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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1920

Page

7

GPIUM SMUGGLER GETS PRISON TERM

Lee Jen pleaded guilty in the criminal court and was sentenced to eighteen months in the Federal penitentiary for a violation of interstate narcotic laws. Jen was arrested at Union Station with cans of opium and powdered opium. Sir E Afiss Woechatase, former bookkeeper at American National Bank, received sentence of twenty six months with probation. Paul Moore, dealer in automobile accessories, got two years in prison or probation for theft of a car. John J Harris, a colored man, pleaded guilty to stealing a sample case from a salesman. Perry A Smith was given eleven months for theft from the Washington Terminal Company.

Lee Jen Jen Union Station Sir E Afiss American National Bank Wits Rouet Kansas Paul Moore Walter #. Smith Moore John J Harris Tealing Perry A Smith Washington Terminal Company Sas

Babies Win Prizes at Pols Theater Baby Show

Ralph Matera won first prize in the 6 to 12 month class at the baby show held at Pols Theater. Announcements were made at 2:30 p.m. yesterday. Prizes included farm certificates to ninety entries and awards to other toddlers, with further prizes to be announced later.

Ralph Matera F Matera Pols Theater Puti Trorothy Second Street Northwest Hedams Theodoo Dinenthy McCarthy Petos Tedas

Mrs Martha Wilder Dead Sister of Justice Stafford

Mrs Martha Wilder dies after a paralytic stroke at age 4 in Chicago. Sister of Justice Stafford, she had been hospitalized since May. Survived by a son, Wooder, and a sister, Met, with services to be announced. A member of Masonic lodge No 17.

Witter Stafford Coboaneb Wooder Um Esimoner Ordee Chicago Rts Tedge No Masons Cain

Buses Must Pay Tax in Federal Ruling

A garbled notice from officials states that buses operating around Washington and Moa Veenon face taxes. The bureau directs compliance with federal tax rules, imposing fees on vehicle operators.

Washington Bureau of Tyosen

Young actors debut at Central High Kool in three one act plays

Washington Players presented three one act pieces led by W O Conner last night at Central High Kool. Alice Robinson starred as Alice in Alice Goes West with strong promise shown by Michael Richdorf Clara Drake and Cosma Tangora. Clara Drake shone in Rosa aided by Richdorf and Alma Burwig. A Turkish Trophy drew laughs with Cornelia T Black Alice Robinson Richdorf Irving Jincklin and Ella Short. Amelie Hargrove sang One Fine Day and Habenera with Julia Huggins at piano. Esther Cloyd danced. Trial postponement for John McHenry murder case until Justice Gould returns from vacation in September.

Washington Players W. O'Conner Central High Kool Alice Robinson Alice Michael Richdorf Clara Drake Cosma Tangora Rosa Micheal Richdorf Alma Burwig Cornelia T Black Irving Jincklin Ella Short Mme Amelie Hargrove Habenera Cornelia Black Julia Huggins Esther Cloyd

Divorce Granted to Mrs Rose A Alexander from James V Alexander

Justice Ould of the District Supreme Court yesterday granted Mrs Rose A Alexander a decree of absolute divorce from her husband James V Alexander. The Alexanders were married in Middletown Ohio in November 1901. The wife alleged her husband was guilty of misconduct.

Justice Ould District Supreme Court Rose A. Alexander James V. Alexander Alexanders Middletown Ohio

Sun and Tide Table and Weather Forecast

Today’s sun and tide table notes sun rises at 4:48 AM high tide at 7:57 AM low tide at 0:87 AM. Weather forecast for District of Columbia Maryland and Virginia calls for thundershowers tonight with warm periods. Wednesday mixed sun and clouds then fair Thursday with moderate temperatures.

Weather forecast for Great Lakes and southern Atlantic regions

The forecast notes generally fair weather across the Great Lakes region and the southern Atlantic and inland States for Wednesday and Thursday with no material change in temperature.

Great Lakes South Atlantic Out Gnd

Auction Features Fete At Chevy Chase Circle

An old fashioned auction led by W Bennett highlighted a lawn fete at Miss Helen Childs Chevy Chase Circle home to raise funds for the Business Womans Council. Miss Ethel Bagley presided as council president. the lawn was lit with colored electric lights and decorated tables. Edna Fitzhugh chaired arrangements with Helen Child Anna Anderson Anna Bowman and Ora Williams as committee members.

W. Bennett Helen Child Chevy Chase Circle Business Woman's Council Ethel Bagley Miss Child Edna Fitzhugh Anna Anderson Anna Bowman Ora Williams

Births Reported In Local Notices

Herbert Graf and Laura A. Graf welcome a girl. George H. Sweet and Laura E. Sweet announce a boy. John J. Richardson and Daesy E. Richardson have a boy. Carlisle Brown and Flossie K. Brown greet a girl. Mason Guithauly and Elaine M. Guithauly announce a girl. Aubrey Bond and Fay Bond welcome a girl. Earle E. and Magultivan report a boy. Jesse A. and Maud Carson celebrate a girl. Edgar Barber and Mamie M. Barber greet a boy.

Herbert 2 Laura A. Graf George H Laura E. Sweet John J Daesy E. Richardson Carlisle Flossie KE. Brown Mason FE Elaine M. Guithauly Aubrey H Fay Bond Earle E Magultivan Jesse A Maud Carson Edgar Mamie M. Barber

Deaths Reported In City List

A list of deceased individuals including Walter Webb age 30 at 4424 Lith Street Northwest and Joan Roller infant eight months at 51 Chestnut Street Southeast. Other names include Arthur John 19 of 1542 Gales Street Northeast Mary Ingel 610 8th Street Northeast William Haner unknown age at 327 10th Street Northeast Jennings Phillips 36 Emergency Texpt James Tufts 2 years 3220 Macomp Street Northwest Otto Koch 46 at St Elizabeth’s Hospital Jannie Harris 88 at Pressmen’s Hospital Jennie Williams 60 at Washington Asylum Hospital James Clark four months 1628 Street Southeast Lucina Lofty 28 days 144 Lawrence Street Northeast Minnie Lofty 28 days 144 Lawrence Street Northeast.

Walter Webb Arthur W. John Gales St Mary A. Ingel 8Th St William Haner 10Th St Jennings W. Phillips James F. Tufts Macomp Otto Koch St. Elizabeth’s Joan R. Th. Roller Jannie Harris Pressmen's Jennie Willams Washington Asylum James F. Clark St. Se Lucina Lofty Laserence St Minnie Lofty Lawrence St. Ne

LICENSED TO MARRY INQUIRY LIST OF NAMES

A clipped record lists numerous marriage licenses with a mix of names ages and towns including Arthur W. Rison 26 and Elsie May Morris. Milton D. Grimsley 26 and Harrie L. Bradley. James F Anderson 2 and Elele Kinsinger 2. Blair Webster 21 of Wellsboro Pa and Anne Jenkins 21 San Antonio Tex. and other pairs with reverends noted. The fragmentary entry shows several couples from Pittsburgh Pa and other locales awaiting license details.

Arhur W. Rison Elsie May Morris P. B. McAlister Milton D. Grimsley Harrie L. Bradley John A. Cowan Lewis Serra Annie Ritta N. M. DeCarto W. H. Wakefield Hazel Stoddard A. G. B. Pierce James F Anderson Elele Kin John W. Trusheim Emma L. Rock C. Stetson Jean Russell Fates Isabel R. Diffenderfer G. M. Diffenderfer BP. Flinn Janet MacDonald Pittsburgh J.T. Hadidle Virgil C. Kee Edith K. Jephoon

Marital Notices From Terre Haute and Nearby Areas

A list details multiple marriage notices with ages and locations including Terre Haute Ind. Rev. D. R. Covel and Rev. Thomas, plus couples such as Mark L. Cunningham and Bila Zere, Walter F. Dooley and Mary Lani gan, Otto B. Olsen and Dorothy Caswell, and others across Maryland and Brooklyn.

Terre Haute Ind D. R. Covel. Thomas McNamara Catherine G. Fallon Thomas Kerujek Mark L. Cunningham Bila Zere B. A. Hannan Walter F. Dooley Mary Lanigan J. F. Eckenrode Karl A. Younz Mount Rainier Nellie €. Laurenson Ea. Hannan Garnet M. Mattingls Mt. Rainier Esther W. Haettner John Wenldrey Otto B. Olsen Brooklyn Dorothy S. Caswell Indian Head Harry D. Mitchell Francis J. Randle Baltimore Catherine M. Sweeney William Gahill Carl E. Schaefer, Jr Virginia Whiams Edward B. Bagby

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