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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1921

Page

7

Army of 150000 Is Limit By House Amid War Bill Debate

The House passed an army appropriation bill carrying about 320 million dollars to support an army of 150000 enlisted men. The vote was 243 to 23 with Byrnes and Mondell sparring over reducing the force from 168000 to 150000. Debate centered on discharge rules and timing, while the final figure adjusts from prior sessions and a pocket veto by President Wilson.

Peras House Senate War Department Herrick Oklahoma Tibe Mondell Byrnes South Carolina Weeks Anthony Garrett Tennessee Wilson

Educators Form District Educational Association

A subcommittee of educators completed a constitution for a new District Educational association. The group, meeting yesterday, will include in its membership individuals interested in education. officers named Superintendent Frank W Balton, Arthur Ramsay, Harry English, Dr. Carl Ruediger, Miss L Meak, and Selden M. Ely.

Frank W Balton Arthur Ramsay Harry English Carl Ruediger Misa L . Meak Selden M. Ely

Jury awards Berry & Whitmore $2042 to estate case

A jury before Justice Siddons yesterday awarded Berry and Whitmore jewelers a verdict of 2042 60 against the estate of Stilson Hutchins for repair work on jewelry owned by Mrs Hutchins during her husband life. Suit was Ased against William J Dante and Mrs Rose Keeling Hutchins the widow. The verdict applies to the estate only.

Emerson seeks absolute divorce from Clarence W Emerson

Theda M Emerson filed yesterday in District Supreme Court for an absolute divorce citing misconduct and nonsupport. She alleges Clarence returned from France and failed to support her and their child. Corsage Bouquets advertised with fresh cut lasting flow. Gude 1214.

Theda M. Emerson District Supreme Court Clarence W. Emerson France

Police raid at 1402 J Street NW prompts replevin suit

Assistant U S Attorney Paul E B Cromelin replies to a replevin suit by officials of the police department over papers seized by Detective Messer during a raid on 1402 I Street NW. Officers say information indicated a dice game was in progress and wagers on horse races were found. defense argues lack of a proper search warrant.

United States District Paul EB. Cromelin Replevin Police Department Messer First Precinct I Street Pirat Precinct Miemoravida T. Morris Wampler Thomas Goldsmith

Stubby the World War Hero Leads Parade Float Today

Stubby the World War I hero dog will ride a special float as guard of honor for Miss Louise Johnson in the Humane Education Society parade at 4 15 this afternoon. Laddie Boy, President Harding's dog, will appear on a blue ribbon horse drawn float with Isley Randall. Sonia Shearer Queen of Beauty heads a decorated float with a six woman court. Floats from Philadelphia Navy Yard and others join the procession from Maryland Avenue to Scott Circle. Cavalry and Interior bands will lead and support the event.

Mr. Harding’s.Laddy Boy Stubby Humane Education Society Robert A. Cowdray Louise Johnson Maryland Avenue First Street Pennsylvania Avenue Jackson Place H Street Sixteenth Scott Circle Harding Laddie Boy Miss Isley Randal Cavalry Fort Myer Department of the Interior

Civil War Veteran Ite E Cole Dies at 91

Civil War veteran Ite E Cole aged 91 died Monday at his home 723 Wighth Street Northeast. He served with Company G Highly-first New York Volunteers. Cole entered government printing office in 1876 as a pressman and continued until retirement. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Ite E. Cole Wighth Street Company G New York Volunteers Cole Government Printing Office

Weather Forecast and Sun Tide Summary

Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau forecast for the District of Columbia Maryland and Virginia predicts cloudy conditions with showers Wednesday and Thursday and changing temperatures. Temperature records show highs around 78 with lows near 62 to 68 and a plentiful sunshine ratio. precipitation deficits and surpluses are noted since January 1 1821 with regional variations.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington District of Columbia Maryland Virginia Great Lakes Pacific Coast Missouri North Dakota Alberta Innida Great Central Gulf States Yale Middle Atlantic New England Ohio Valley Texas Rocky Mountain United States New York Middle Atlantic States South Atlantic East Gulf States Carolinas Aince

Superintendent Ballou Seeks $2 Million Emergency School Build

Conference with House District subcommittee yields support for the $2,000,000 emergency building program. Walters chairing notes no plan to deny need, while Focht hints more funds would help. Ballou cites rising enrollments due to war workers leaving Washington, with about 2400 suburban children attending local schools tuition-free.

Ballou Walters Fokke Focht Foeht Washington Bailey

Will Lecture on France by French Lieut at Central High

Lieut Vincent de Wierzbicki of the French high commission will speak on France in Its Relations to Other Countries at Central High auditorium at 4 pm tomorrow. He served with the 45th Infantry of France during the war and was French interpreter to the British army for two years. University club tonight will host the lecture with guests from the French embassy Army and Navy Metropolitan and Cosmos clubs.

Lieut Vincent de Wierzbicki French High Commission United States France Central High School 45Th Infantry Lieut Wierzbicki Army Navy Metropolitan Cosmos

Getts Years In Gem Theft Guilty Plea of Moss

E L Moss a Colored man pleaded guilty to robbing L S Callisher's store at 933 Pennsylvania Ave NW of jewelry worth 950 dollars on November 9 1920. He assaulted clerk Charles S Frantz and was sentenced yesterday by Justice Ashley M Gould to years in the penitentiary. Witnesses said he entered the shop asked to see diamond rings and struck Frantz with a tree then fled with rings.

L. & Callisher Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Jrewelry Charles S Frantz Elbert Les Moss Ashley M Gould Os8 Frantz

Suit for injuries from auto collision filed in district court

Emeline Maloof by next friend George Maloof sues Isabel H Lamb in district supreme court for 45000 damages claiming she was struck by Lamb's auto on Twelfth Street Northwest on May 16 1920 while walking.

Emeline Maloof George Maloof District Supreme Court Isabel H Lamb Twelfth Street

Walker couple sued for auto injuries in district supreme court

John J O Neill and his wife sued Harold and Alendta Walker in the District Supreme Court yesterday seeking 6500 damages for alleged personal injuries to Mrs O Neill. The plaintiffs allege their vehicle was struck by a machine operated by the defendants.

Harold Alendta Walker District Supreme Court John J O'Neill Hns

Births Reported for Numerous Families Across Area

Barry and Mabel B Estop welcome a girl. John H and Eile White have a boy. Ernest R and Leola A Beavers greet a boy. Samuel and Julia Rouff announce a girl. Benjamin H and Mabel G Beait have a boy. Hugh and Ethel M Spindle welcome a girl. Frank B and Grace W Davis have twins Brevard and Bethy Strehecker, girls. John J and Marjorie Broderick welcome a girl. Oliver P and Loyola Blanton greet a girl. Frederick and Harriett Bammon have a boy. Clyde D and Lois Asher welcome a boy. Robert and Mamie B Lyon greet a boy. William M and Hite K. Tummond a.

Barry Mabel B Estop John H and Eile White Ernest R Leola A Beavers Samuel Julia Rouff Benjamin H Mabel G. Beait Hugh and Ethel M Spindle Frank B Grace W Davis Brevard Bethy Strehecker John J Marjorie Broderick Oliver P Loyola Blanton Frederick Harriett Bammon Clyde

Licensed Weddings Across Regions Include Numerous Couples

A fragmented notice lists multiple couples from Virginia Maryland and New York with wedding plans and officiants. Names such as Whitfield Williamson and Ida Gryant appear alongside other pairs including Rosa Wayman and Nagla Bucher, all tied to various Rev. ministers.

Whitfield BH Williamson Ida W Gryant Alexandra Dugene Mery V. Hennage John E Briggs Andrew F Gasch Grace T Hackley Hindensburg George ¥. Dudley

Deaths Reported in Local Hospitals and Streets

A list of recent deaths and ages from St Mirgbeth and Providence hospitals includes Clara N Olivet 85 William N Croggon 21 Kate Hoyberger 80 and many others. Long entries note addresses such as 1920 6th St Katherine BH Alley 23 and 2286 Shannon Pl with multiple households and infants among the decedents.

Clara N. Olivet St. Mirgbeth Willam N. Croggon Kate Hoyberger Katherine BH. Alley Adah M. Walde Providence William Sheck Carrie R. Chapman Naome Atnog Shannon Xeta D. Godfroy Iargaret Barwick St. Nw Catherine H McGonigie Edna Dolores Burke St. Ne Daniel &. Scofield St Nw Roger L Huntt Capitol St Margeret M. Hotep Katie Bell Golden St Elizabeth Brown Sylvester Baker George W. Thomas Linden St. Infant George W Henrietta Henson Bill

Band Concert Today at Potomac Park

Potomac Park hosts a band concert this afternoon featuring the Marine Band. Selections include Excerpts from Musis de Sallet Astorge and Abert The Star-Spangled Banner performed by Isadex Rogeram and Welmann.

Potomac Park At & Bien U. & Marine Band 4Elmann Isadex Rogeam Musis de Sallet Astorge

Near East Relief Plans Tag Day Drive

The Near East relief committee meets today at 10 20 in the Y W C A building 1333 F street north west to finalize Buy 2 Loaf of Bread Tag Day plans. Members include Mrs Ma nor R Sullivan Mrs William Chamberlin Mrs Frank Goden heimer Mrs John Reed Mrs Frank L Towner Mrs Francis A St Clair Mrs J W Frizzell Mrs Emma Shelton Mrs Cora P Mayberry Mrs Louis Abbott Miss Ebien A Vinton and Miss H Wu Cunningham Also to be set for nationwide Bundle day on June 1.

Near East Relief Committee F Street North West Manor R. Sullivan William Chamberlin Frank Godenheimer John Reed Frank L. Towner Francis. A St Clair J. W Frizzell Emma Shelton Cora P Mayberry Louis Abbott Ebien A Vinton H WU Cunningham

St Johns ROTC Holds Third Competitive Drill June 4

Rev D Edward, president, announced that the third competitive drill of St Johns college reserve officers training corps will be held June 4. A silver loving cup will be awarded to the winner. Two drills have been held this winter, with companies A and C noted as winners. The March drill results determine the final victor among competitors.

St John’s College Reserve Officers’ Training Corps D Edward Esas

A Woman's Way Mayr Remedy Promises Quick Relief

A reader recounts persuading his wife to try Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after months of urging. Early results include improved complexion and appetite. The ad claims the simple preparation removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and calms inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. Money refunded if unsatisfied. Available at People's 10 Drug Stores O'Donnell's 2 Drug Stores and other druggists.

Mayr O'Donnell Ady

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