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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1922
Page
12
Congress Heights Citizens Association pressed Congress and the District commissioners to replace the old river bridge at Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast with a new structure. They urged a return to a 3 token for 20 cent fare, sought playgrounds and a pool funded by subscriptions if public funds failed, and discussed planning city streets.
The Northeast Washington Citizens association met at the Masonic temple to hear Dr. Starr Parsons outline a report on local schools. Proposals include an assembly hall, a vocational training school, a central- area playground, a new Cook Street building, and repairs to toilets and lighting.
Dr Williams addressed Piney Branch Citizens Association on moral reform and ending immoral literature. The lay and legislative committee reported an astonishing drive for punishment of criminals in the District, criticizing delays in bringing cases to justice and citing the McHenry case as an example. A report on raising funds for tubercular children was tabled after discussion.
Citizens of Takoma Park gathered last night to oppose a proposed sale tied to street car companies and to press civic groups to share the burden, urging a stronger independent stance before the council.
Walter H. Borris, 40, manager of a North Capitol Street auto repair shop, suffered severe burns to arms and face while trying to extinguish a torch-ignited fire. He was hospitalized at Sibley and later sent home. Fire also damaged the basement of Terminal Commercial Bank and a rear shed at 1316 Kalmia Street Northwest. Damages estimated at 200 dollars and 1,000 dollars respectively. A gasoline ignition at 3021 Belt Road Northwest destroyed BE. Gobel’s car.
Dr Thomas W Green of the American Red Cross spoke at the mid day mid Lent service in Keith Theater urging spiritual stock taking. An unusually large audience attended the meeting presided by J L Wilmeth with Rev Charles H Stech giving the invocation. Dr Howard Kelly of Johns Hopkins will speak at today’s meeting with Dr Sinclair Bowen presiding and many prominent local physicians on the platform to honor Kelly.
Dr Louis K Beatty 83 of 610 East Can irol street died Saturday and will be buried at Congressional cemetery this afternoon at 3 o clock. Born in Fairfield Iowa in 1857 he came to Washington in 1864 and graduated from Columbian College now George Washington University in 1881. He helped found the Western dispensary later Casualty hospital and was a member of several societies. Survived by his wife Mrs M J Beatty and two brothers Dr Walter K Beatty of Turlock California and Dr Chester H Beatty of Dayton Ohio.
William H. Gaskins aged 79 died at his son Richards residence 3033 N Street NW Sunday night after two years of illness. Burial will be tomorrow at Oak Hill Cemetery with funeral services at 3 PM at the son's home. He served under the old farm government as flour inspector for Georgetown and was involved in several flour mills, including the Wilking Rogers mill. He entered the cooperage business in 1881.
Funeral services for Robert J. Wynne, former Postmaster General under Roosevelt, set for 10:30 am at Sacred Heart church with interment at Mount Olivet cemetery. Wynne died last Saturday at his home 1517 Park Road NW. Loyal Legion names honorary pallbearers: Gen George Andrews, J F Reynolds Landis, M Co. Chance, and W. Cox.
Meer Strasburger aged 63 and brother of Joseph Strasburger, proprietor of the Fam- Shoe Store, died yesterday after a six month illness at Garfield Hospital. Funeral services are set for 2 pm today at Verer's funeral parlors, 2115 Seventh Street Northwest.
Public Utilities Commission lowers private household gas price from $1.10 to $1.00 per 1 000 cubic feet with Saturday effective date. Wholesale rates scale by monthly usage, and government rates are highlighted as unusually low. Tax allowance adjusted from $260 454 to $109 261.46, with a 10 day grace on bills and a 10.6 cents per 1 000 cubic feet late charge.
Miss J B Craighill told Jackson School Parent Teacher Association members that the Abbot school motto is Smile and make the best of it. She critiqued the building as one of the most inconvenient, with narrow passages and no proper play space, saying it fails modern school standards. The meeting featured remarks by Mrs Jerry South and Mrs L D Smoat, with Miss Elizabeth Gorman leading Jackson pupils in a minuet and recitation. A luncheon for the athletic department was arranged for Thursday at the school.
Three 16 year old boys were taken into custody at Union Station by Detective Thomas Nally and charged with being fugitives from their parents. They stated they came from Philadelphia to see the sights. Names given were William Long of 119 Wolf Street, Alexander Ostberg of 2224 South Lee Street, and Charles Hesher of 2526 South Canal Street. Police notified the parents.
George Davenport aged 32 and Louie Shelton aged 30, both Black, were arrested in Richmond Virginia and are to be brought here today by Detectives Sweeney and Waldron. They are charged with stealing wearing apparel and jewelry from Edwin Newbold of 1853 Newton Street Northwest. The burglary occurred on February 26.
Major Daniel Sullivan, superintendent of police, received a diamond studded gold badge from Potomac Council Knights of Columbus at Carroll Hall. Past State Deputy Michael D. Schafer presented it. Mrs. Sullivan received flowers. Sullivan thanked the council and noted his life’s work catching violators of the law. George O Connor, Matthew Horne, James Young and Ambrose Durkin performed songs.
Senator Ashurst of Arizona mocked the treaty terms for a grammatical error using the word between to refer to the United States Great Britain and France. Lodge countered that between is acceptable with three or more parties, while Ashurst said a schoolboy would be marked down.
Commissioner Rudolph announced a citizens committee to stimulate building in the District and received heavy public support. Scores of letters offering services and suggestions flood the municipal building as the panel plans to include at least 25 members from banking real estate building and labor sectors with several women likely to serve.
The Near East Relief committee reduced its regular appropriation by 25 percent despite earlier estimates for a 60 percent increase. An additional plea for funds was announced, with Washington supporters urged to contact treasurer John B. Layner at 316 Bond Building. A special Lenten season drive for funds will be conducted.
Miss Janet Richards leads a Current Topica session at the Masonic temple auditorium urging support for the Y W C A maintenance campaign next month. Speakers include Miss Gertrude MacArthur at Patriots Memorial chapter this afternoon, Miss Frances B Chickering at Mary Bartlett chapter Friday, Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe at the American Association of University Women Friday evening, and Miss Rachel King at the Political Study club Saturday afternoon.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will host a reception at John Wesley Methodist Church Thursday evening honoring Missouri Representative Dyer. About two hundred Dansbar High School students will sing The National Negro Anthem along with other musical numbers.
A series of apartment break ins last night produced jewelry valued at thousands of dollars. Miss Carrie Hart reported $2,248 in jewelry taken from her Mount Pleasant street NW apartment, including a white gold cluster ring with thirteen diamonds. Several other residents, including Miss Louise Davey and Miss Allie Hathaway, reported rings, jewelry, and cash stolen, with a combined day total of about $4,680. Detectives Investigated, noting multiple “jimmy” entries and a pattern of burglaries across Northwest and Southwest districts.
Leroy Dixon a colored chauffeur faced Judge MceMahon after a dispute near Q street and Thirtieth with officer William T G Mills claiming the force would be minus one cop. Dixon was sentenced to one year in jail. Howard Williams tried to hurry Louis Kaplan on 45 H street northeast with a gun. Kaplan chased the would be attacker with Leo F. Reilly. Williams also poked the officer in the ribs with a gun and received four years. Moses Hassan Egyptian said he carried a gun for protection. case sent to probation officer. James H. Jones arraigned on a similar charge demanded a jury trial.
Eight new members were elected to the Washington Board of Trade by the executive committee. New members are J Harold Morgan P W Caffee Robert H Lambert John C Merkling David Barnet H H Millard J Holt Wright and Frank Leslie Kilsour. Committee meetings are scheduled this week with details given by Assistant Secretary R L Connor. The next board meeting will be at the Willard Hotel on March 21.
Mme Christian Hauge testified before the Federal grand jury after reporting a threatening letter demanding money. Peyton Gordon met with her before she testified as prosecutors pursue charges against George E Long for mail fraud. Hauge recalls a prior dynamiting attempt on former attorney general Palmer’s home. Archbishop Carley of Baltimore to speak at a Carroll Hall mass meeting on Catholic education and scholarships for St John’s and Gonzaga.
Jaent C Plemmens a night detective caught a thief in the act of taking a hat but could not arrest due to surrounding circumstances. He left hatless as a house parrot enjoyed liberty after hiding the stolen crown, the hat later found under a table while the parrot gnawed it. Lieut Plemmens and his wife were visiting friends in the northwest when the hat vanished.
Gen Amos A. Fries, chief of the chemical warfare service, told Augustus P. Gardner post of the American Legion at the University club that gases were not the cause of tuberculosis among soldiers in the recent war. He noted rare cases where extreme gassing weakened the system and allowed tuberculos is to develop, and he outlined the chemical warfare service duties and showed an Alabama bombing experiment. Lynn C. Drake spoke on Boy Scouts' relation to the American Legion.
Justice Hitz ordered John P. Healy to show cause why a mandamus should not issue to compel him to grant James L. Karrick a permit to erect stores at Fourteenth and Fairmont streets NW. Karrick claims the city commissioners created a building line that took 17 feet of land and exceeded their authority, causing the permit denial.
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