Calls Beach Illicit Burial Ground For Illegitimate Babies
A jury verdict found no crime in the discovery of infant remains buried near a lonely stretch of Beach near Alexairia. Sheriff Clement testified the infant was found with a neck wound and reportedly buried in a nearby grounds area, while locals pressed for a full investigation into the alleged criminal operation.
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Beach
Fare Beach
Alexsairia
Arington Counts
West St
Virginia
Bataty
T Clements
Aherif
Bo Oh Swain
Alcarte Carter
Bern
Washington Cadets Win Range Honors
The Washington Cadets took first prize in range honors with a top score in a competition. The event was judged by War Department officials and involved multiple brigades and schools. Details of the scores and participants are partially readable, with references to a total score and medals awarded.
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Washington
Schoola
Command ZR-1 and ZR-3 Dirigibles Guided by U S Officers
Capt George W Steele named commander of the ZA-3 giant German built airship under construction at the Zeppelin plant. He will travel to Germany this summer, then accompany the crew to Lakehurst this fall. Capt W I Leahy to replace him at the Bureau of Navigation. Nearing completion, the ZR-1 American ship will be second in size to the ZA-3 with 680 feet length and 2115200 cubic feet capacity. The ZR-3 will be the largest dirigible in the world, 360 feet long with 2400000 cubic feet capacity.
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George W Steele
Zeppelin
Germany
United States
Steele
Lakehurst
Bureau of Navigation
W 1 Leahy
Humber
Council of Ambassadors
America
Fulton
Inermany
Comdr
Kraus
Bravery at Fires Brings Promotions
Fire Chief George S Watson recommended promotions for three men, two commended for bravery. Charles Staples of Truck Company No 3 on Lanier Place Northwest rose from sergeant to lieutenant, active July 1. Joseph Swann of Truck Company No 7, Eighth Street Southeast, became sergeant. John Allman, noted for rescue work February 17, 1922, also promoted to sergeant. Alimith of Truck No 1, New Jersey Avenue Northwest, saved a woman on the top floor and was made acting sergeant February 1, 1923.
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George S Watson
Charles W Staples
Lanier Place
Staples
Fire Department
New York
Joseph Herbert Swann
Eighth Street
D Streets
John E Allman
Giles Griffin
Hiss
Sergi Alimith
New Jersey Avenue
Police Employee Arrested for Auto Theft in Anacostia
John F Mater of 476 Maryland Avenue SW, a police department employee, was arrested by Motor Cycle Officer EP Meyers of the Anacostia precinct and charged with taking property of the district. He was released on $600 bond for a police court hearing today. The auto vanished from the house of detention and was found near Alabama Avenue and Stanton Road with Mater asleep. Mexico City dispatch notes Gen. Plutarco Elias Calles will seek the presidency in 1924 if a majority desires him, en route to Tampico.
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John F Mater
Maryland Avenue
EP Meyers
Anacostia
Mstrict
Mater
House of Detention
Alabama Avenue
Stanton
Mexico City
Plutarn Elias Calles
Interior
Torrean
Monterey
Con Calles
Tampico
Yachtman Here Sued for Divorce Cruelty Charged
A sprawling District Supreme Court divorce case roundup shows Adele Norman suing Norman W for limited divorce amid cruelty neglect and alleged public misconduct. Esther Thomas seeks reopening of a prior ruling claiming injustice by Chief Justice Walter McCoy. other petitions include Goddard and Jones cases with varied grounds and arrangements.
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District Aivorce
Walter [I McCoy
Esther L Thomas
Albert M Thomas
District Supreme Court
Thomas
William Goddard
Lena M Goddard
Goddard
J S$ G Gallagher
Charlotte Louise Ryan Jones
Johnny Jones
Wen
Richard E. Merrick
Jones
Margaret Brenz
Man N Stenz
McCoy
Tuiinoia
Mra
Mascot Henry Dunigan Sails Back From Paris in Quest to Tell His Mother
Henry Bezinian like many Paris Street urchins became the Yank Army mascot in France. Brought to America by Captain George A Dunigan in 1931 to work on a Mississippi farm, he ended in New York then Washington. Stranded by the lure of city life, he seeks work on a U S ship to return to Paris and his mother’s tile shop while remaining tied to the captain who helped him.
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Henry
France
America
George A Duniggan
Washington
New York
Miastesippi
Dunigan
Metropolis
Mississippi
Senator Glass
Virginia
United States Inc
Paris
Henry Dunigan
Henri Bezinian
Sam
AG F
Manhattan
Mississmpi
Capt Dunigan
Rauscher
Bag
United States
Veterans Bureau
Keating to Leave Bed After Self Inflicted Shootout
Thomas J Keating a 30 year old former clerk in the Commerce Department is expected to leave Mercy Hospital today. He shot himself while in police custody at the Rennett hotel Baltimore as officers sought him on a charge of passing worthless checks. Doctors report the wound was not fatal and say he will be jailed for extradition to the city.
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Thomas J Keating
Kennedy Street
Rennett
Baltimore
Mercy Hospital
Keating
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Appeal Not Expected In Pothier Dismissal
Department of Justice officials indicated the government probably would not appeal the Rhode Island federal court decision dismissing the indictment against Holand R Pothier. The Cronkhite murder case involves Lewis, Wash. The Rhodestand court ruled no federal jurisdiction since the murder’s alleged place was not government territory. In a separate fire tragedy in Dedds, Pa, three children died and four were injured when Truman C Wall’s home burned.
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Department of Justice
Rhode Inland
Holand R Pothier
Cronkhite
Caup Lewis
Wash
Rhodestand
Government Territory
Dedds
Truman C Wall
De Brodes Adjudged Insane After Trial
George Victor De Brodes a New York veteran bureau employee was found insane by a jury in Criminal Court No 2 and ordered sent to the government hospital for the insane after being indicted for first degree murder in the killing of his mother Bre Frances G De Brodes. Relatives testified he suffered epilepsy and showed an unbalanced mind, making him not legally responsible for the crime. his attorneys noted he could not discuss the defense intelligently.
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George Victor de Brodes
New York City
The
Veterans Bureau
Bre
Frances G de Brodes
Government Hospital
Brodes
Street
New York
de Brodes
Lambert
Scott
Detectives to Present Watch to Cornwell
Members of the detective bureau will present Detective Sergeant Fred Cornwell a gold watch at roll call as a token of 23 years service. Cornwell is transferred from night chief at the detective bureau to a night inspector role effective at midnight Sunday. Sergeant Patrick O'Brien will make the presentation.
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Detective Bureau
Fred Cornwell
Central Office
Police Department
Sergt Cornwell
Sergt Patrick O'Brien
Autopsy in Maryland casts doubt on Reed death
Two witnesses in Rockville jail describe Reed being rowed toward Virginia shore when he allegedly stepped from the boat. Doctors say no water in lungs and uncertain cause of death, suggesting possible foul play. Authorities plan further questioning and investigation. Healing service announced by Washington New Thought Choral Society for Sunday morning at the Willard.
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Eppa G Reed
Carpenter
Potomac River
William T Pratt
Montgomery
Prince Georges
Maryland
William I Robey
Alexandria
Thomas L Dawson
J Stanley Gingell
Rockville
Virginia
Reeds
Reid
Forestville
Salem Church
Great Falls
Dawson
Gingell
Rebey
Forcheda
Dawhon J
Sukpicone
Reed
Twoowen
James Rollins
Trammel’s Landing
Harry Houchens
Rollins
Trammel's Landing
Houchens
Slidk
Mr Dawson
It Am
Fwillard
Washington New Thought Choral Society
Gordon Cameron
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Poston
J. H. Swann
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Callies
Clubman Ia
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Europe
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Marshall
Norman Loula W Hoffman
Victor Building
Helen B Hoffman
Dintrict Supreme Court
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Wright
Marlboro
Hoffman
Snes
Metropolitan Warehouse CO
Florida Ave. N.E
Potomac
Shipping Board
Bright Lights
Broadway
Yanks
McAlpin
Stenz
Harry C Blackman
Elizabeth Oldfield Blackman
Justi Siddons
Blackman
Alimors
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Raymond Moudecker
Newton Donaldson
Merryman
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Twelfth Street Northwest
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George C Gertman
Henri Edzinian
Washingtonian
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Virginia Shore
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13Th St. N. W
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Fawn
Oxford
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Carey
Ainet
National Union Insurance Company of Washington
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Philip F Larner
Washington DC
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Ehvary
Jean Serenty
Trost
Athoet
St. N. W
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18Th
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McPherson
Corcoran Gallery of Art
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