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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1921
Page
11
Fragmented report details a raid capturing seven illicit stills and arresting individuals including Frank Musolo and Samuel Mee. Mentions a counterfeit cash ring, a Dunnington or Arlington area, and a suspect named James Haskins linked to a road robbery case in Washington. Interment and estate notes also referenced.
A dense OCR fragment lists numerous obituaries and memorials with names such as Mae Lewis, Gray, Miller, Norton, Phelps, Restorff, Struck, and Venable. It mentions services at various churches and cemeteries, burial locations like Mount Olivet, Rose Hill, Glenwood, and Brookeville, and events across February and March 1921. The item preserves a chaotic mix of individual notices, funeral times, and thanks in a single column.
A 15 minute schedule between Alexandria and Washington will start today on the Washington Virginia Railway, aiming for a 30 minute trip instead of 35. Trailers will be removed except during the parade, and smoking on cars will be prohibited. A prior trial failed and the change follows long-delayed rail efficiency experiments.
A wedding was held at seven o'clock last night in the rectory of Christ Protestant Church. Rev Do W J Morton officiated. The bride was escorted by her sister Miss Agnes Hebecce Trenjamin and the bridegroom was joined by his best man William Denjamin Goodwin.
Edwin Denby, newly appointed Secretary of the Navy, outlined a strong first line of defense including an expanded navy. He stressed the importance of a robust building program and that the U S must defend its Atlantic and Pacific interests, Caribbean holdings, Havana group, and Philippines at whatever cost. He also noted he did not fear war but urged readiness and a capable fleet.
Ethel Allen, a colored domestic worker, was sentenced by Police Judge McMahon to 60 days in jail after being charged with stealing two lace collared pieces valued at 70 dollars from Milton Hoffmeyer’s home, which she had access to as an employee. The defendant denied theft, claiming the items were given to her as dust pans.
Arthur Willer 34, of Winston autom XC, was arrested this afternoon on charges of murdering and robbing his father, John W Willer, Saturday night near Friedberg. The son confessed killing his father after a loan refusal and claimed self defense, with money found in his possession.
The Senate paused business yesterday as Vice President Marshall, nearing eight years as presiding officer, received a silver loving cup with speeches of esteem from Senators Lodge and Underwood. Marshall praised the Senate as a school of age and noted both brains and hearts in its members, while some might view the gift as a memorial to the eighteenth amendment. He also received a gold eyeglass case holder and a box of cigars.
A fragment from a 1914 Alaska contest notes George B Grigsby as delegate, with James Wickersham opposing seating. Debate followed a committee’s report, and a spectral election was ordered after Sulzer’s 1914 election. Wickersham didn’t run. The outcome hinged on contested ballots and a special election.
The Government sues National City Bank and assignee of the All Russian Central Union of Consumers for about 2081. The case involves deposits alleged to have been made by a Russian organization two years ago. The Moscow Union at Consumers pledges deposits paid to the government in November 1920. The Supreme Court recently released opinions including Newberry's conviction in conspiracy to violate the federal corrupt practices act.
Grain and live stock prices show mixed movement across categories from poultry to dairy and grains. No. 2 red wheat and corn track yellow prices vary with regional quotes. Cattle and hogs display firming trends with calves, stockers, and feeders steady to higher. Lambs and yearlings remain strong, while butter and dairy prints edge higher in nearby creamery markets.
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