Burglary suspect Hobby held on high bail in jewel plot
Allen Joseph Hobby 24 of Brooklyn was held for the grand jury in $20,000 bonds on two housebreaking and larceny charges and sentenced to six months for carrying a revolver. He confessed to ten burglaries, claimed plans for a $160,000 jewel heist, and said he intended to flee to South America after knocking off a business man. Police noted a cake revolver and kit of tools found on him.
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Allen Joseph Hobby
Brooklyn
Mattingly
United States
Ralph Given
Hobby
Awr
Martin Dress
Elmer HE. Curry
Helier
Charles H. Bratley
New York
Hia
South America
Master criminal Hobby jailed after jewel theft boasts
The article describes Hobby, a thief likened to Lauzen and contrasted with Washington's Raffles, now confined in the District jail. Police say he talks too much and did not work alone, taking pride in his exploits. He allegedly explained a Baltimore burglary funding his revolver purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobby
Lauzen
Washington
Bradley
Baltimore
Veterans cleared in coat theft case at Stepping Stone Home
Gerald Adams and Joseph Heideck, disabled former service men, were arrested for stealing a $5 overcoat from Eddie A. Martin at the Stepping Stone Home for Disabled and Unemployed War Veterans on Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Martin, who testified, said he lent the coat to the men to sell but recalled the lending after taking the stand. Judge Mattingly dismissed the cases, calling it a result of a forgetful error and a dubious scheme.
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Gerald Adams
Joseph Heidecker
Kelly and
King
Eddie A. Martin
Pennsylvania Avenue
Martin
Mattingly
Robbery by bandits stops motorist on Maryland pike
A daylight robbery halted J. C. Duvall of 933 Fourteenth Street NW yesterday afternoon near Sliver Hill Maryland. Two armed bandits in a high powered car blocked the road and forced him to surrender a wallet containing 94 dollars. The men fled the scene with cloth covering their license plate.
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Sliver Hill
Maryland
J. C. Duvall
Duval
Brandywine
Local Stock Exchange Report Highlights Regular Call Notes
Market activity shows Potomac Electric up to 106½ with $1,000 blocks at 106. Potomac Electric debentures traded at 100 with $2,000 total at that price. Washington Gas, Baltimore and Ohio related listings mix with several issues quoted around 70 to 77 in various lots. Real estate, insurance and other local securities appear with mixed bids and small volumes after the 11:15 am call.
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Total Bistrot of
Columbia
Caty
Washington
Broward
Tiventors
Merchants Bank and Trust CO
District of Columbia
United States
U. S
Potomac Eiectric G. m
Capital Traction
Washington Gas Eaghe
Real Hatate Tithe Insurance Company
Lahston Monotype
Washington Railway & Electric Com
Potomac Electric
Chesapeake & Potomac of Virginia
Washington Railway, & Electric Ofd
Potomac Electric G. m
Washington Railway & Electric Fd
Wee
Sagitat Traction R .R. Aes
City & Suburban Bs
Geo’town Gas
Metropolitan R. R
Pot
Potomac Hlec
Potomac el
Wash al
Alto
Lw. G
Wash Gas Ltds
Wash
Lt. Coid
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Riggs Realty
American Tel
Teleg
Washington Gas A
WN & Ww
Bae
Farmers
Federate
Liberty Lincoln
Metropolitan
Igge
Second
Trust Companies
American Sec. & Trust
Continental Trust
Nat. Savings & Tr
Union Trust
Wash, Loan & Trust Savings Banks
Commerce & Savings
Seventh Street
Washington M Fire Insurance
American
Wee Corcoran
National Union Titl Insurance
Col
Grapho. Mfg
Grapho
D.C. Paper Mf. Co
UT Lanston Mongo Lipe
Merchants
Tfr
Mergenthaler Linotype
Old D
Washington Market
Tee
Foreign trade shows slight reduction in April
The Commerce Department reports April exports at 321 million dollars, down from 330 million in March, while imports fell to 217 million from 256 million. Ten months to April show exports at 4.131 billion and imports at 2.095 billion, with gold and silver trade and farm product listings also noted in the period.
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Commerce Department
Aliver
How to Reduce Varicose Veins
Advice urges immediate treatment for swollen veins with Moone's Emerald Oil. A two ounce bottle promises gradual vein reduction and relief from soreness, claiming abdominal support and rupture stabilization. Available at Peoples Drug Stores for $1.15 or by mail from International Laboratory Rochester NY.
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Moone
Peoples Drug Stores
International Laboratory
Rochester
N. Y
New York Produce Prices and Trade Notes May 15
New York reports steady butter demand with high creamery prices and strong receipts. Eggs show firm market with varied classes and regional grades. Cheese and poultry prices move within narrow ranges as sugar flour and lard hold steady. Chinese ambassador cancels address for American Association of University Women event in Washington.
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New York
Sera Ennery
State
Earby
Hennery
Porto Rico
Middle West
Ria
Santos
American Association of University Woman
New Headache Remedy Promises Fast Relief
An advertisement touts Adams Wonder Capsules as a safe cure for various pains including headaches. It claims quick results within minutes, offers a money back guarantee, and features Mrs Gene Case giving free demonstrations at People s Drug Store near 7th and Sts in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Case
7Th and & Sts
Washington, D. C
Six Injured In Canal Road Rear End Collision
A rear end crash on Canal Road north of wear yesterday afternoon injured six people. Robert Liggett 1246 Congress Court NW collided with Stoney Moore 4626 Canal Road NW, causing Liggett to flip. Moore suffered knee injury. Victims include Arthur Moten internal injuries serious and Sarah Crockett 27 Sallie Lane 27 and Daniel Grey 46 all treated. Moten and Lane remained in Georgetown Hospital. All injured were black.
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Canal Road Northwear
Robert Liggett
Congréas ‘Court Northwest
Stoney Moore
Canal, Road Northwest
Liggett
Moore
Arthur Moten
Sarah Crockett
Sulla Lane
Third Street
Daniel Grey
Halls Hill
$100,000 Sought to Attract Shriners Convention
Merchants and Manufacturers association approved a $160,000 fund to bring the 1923 Shriners' convention to Washington. The money will cover entertainment costs for anticipated crowds, with no expenditures unless the convention comes. Delegates of Alma Ample prepare to depart for the Imperial councils in San Francisco seeking the $100,000 guarantee to argue Washington as a convention venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants and Manufacturers Association
Shriners
Washington
Almas
Imperial Counirls
San Francisco
Realtors Will Adjust Controversies on Rent in Washington
The Washington real estate board moves to ease rent disputes after the Ball law lapse. A new fair rentals committee of experts will assist landlords and tenants, free of charge, with disputes, backed by the board’s influence. A special committee led by B F Saul organizes the effort and meets to finalize plans with wide board support.
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Washington Real Estate Board
Harry K. Ross
John A. Petty
Rent Commission
Boas
B. F. Saul
Thomas Bradley
William E. Shannon
J. C. Weedon
H. I. Rust
Harry K. Boss
William J. Beale
NM. L. Lansbury
H. L. Rust
Lee D. Latiimer
J. Dallas Grady
Thomas B. Petty
Clarence F. Donohoe
J. Weedon
H. Latane Lewis
John B. Weaver
David E. Barty
A. C. Houzh~ton
Jesse Hedges
Pércy H. Russell
William H. Saunders
William Bhannon
Bates Warren
LIQUOR IN TRANSIT SEIZED BY SUPREME COURT RULING
The Supreme Court ruled that liquor in transit within the United States en route between foreign countries is seizable under the national prohibition act. The decision settled conflicts after two federal courts had differing views on treaty and statute validity for shipments such as Hiram Walker Lone from Canada to Mexico via Detroit and Anche Ling from Scotland to Bermuda.
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Supreme Court
United States
United Stat District Court
Michigan
Hiram Walker ’ Lone
Canada
Mexico
Detroit
Anche Ling
Scotland
Bermuda
United States District Court At
New York
Supreme Court Refuses McGovern Liquor Contempt Appeal
The Supreme Court today refused to hear John McGovern's appeal in a Chicago case over Violation of the Volstead act. McGovern and his brother operated the Liberty Inn on North Clark street and were held guilty of contempt of court for violating an injunction against selling intoxicating liquor. The district court imposed the maximum penalty of fine and imprisonment. The appeal argued lack of jury trial and confrontations, but the circuit court of appeals affirmed. Also mentioned: James E Webb, 36, ex army major, to be tried for forgery and uttering in a separate matter stemming from alleged bank check schemes.
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Supreme Court
John McGovern
Chicago
McGovern
North
Clark Street
United States District Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Seventh Circuit
District Court
James E. Webb
United States Army
Webb
South Carolina
Cadet battalions begin prize drills at Central High
Arrangements for the first annual battalion drill of the High Sichcot Cadet corps were announced by Lieut. Col. Wallace M. Craigie. Eight battalions compete for awards including a gold medal for the winning major and the Craigie cup for the unit after three wins. Bands from the Second and First regiments will perform, with judges named from the adjutant general’s department and infantry.
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Sichcot
Central High School
Wallace M. Craigie
Fitself. Co. Craigie
McKinley
Central
Business
Columbia Junior High School
Demand for Haynes removal over lynch law bulletin
Representative Hill urged Secretary Mellon to remove Prohibition Commissioner Haynes or accountable officials after circulating bulletins deemed official approval of lynch law in liquor-law enforcement. The bulletins cited Judge Curran allegedly telling a violator he would burn the house for further violations, illustrating a harsh push to stamp out bootlegging.
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Mellon
Repubean
Maryland
Haynes
Hill
A. J. Curran
Pittsburg
Kana
Prohibition Bureau
Dies at Union Station in Two Sudden Passings
Police reported two sudden deaths yesterday. Henny Haywood Isham, 75, of 256 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey, died at Union Station while traveling from Miami to home. Roge Christopher, 22, was found dead at 638 New York Avenue Northwest. Coroner Nevitt ruled natural causes.
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Henny Haywood Isham
Broad Gtest
Elizabeth
N. J
Union Station
Miami
Fla
Roge Christopher
New York Avenue
J. Ram‘aey Nevitt
American Crews Best Fed Senators Are Told
Senator hearing features Andrew Furuseth of the Seamen Union and R T Merrill of the Shipping Board research bureau. Merrill presents statistics on wages subsistence and crew sizes on American and foreign ships, warning wages must protect and retain American citizens as crews remain undermanned and underpaid. He notes American crews are better fed than sailors of other nationalities and cites legal authority for crew size under the Department of Commerce.
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Andrew Furuseth
International Seamen's Union
R. T. Merrill
Shipping Board
Research Bureau
Senate
Mr. Merrill
Merrill
Department of Commerce
Executrix sues over medical bills from McGrath estate
Mrs Louise Darby executrix of Dr John J Darby’s estate filed suit in the District Supreme Court against McGrath estate collectors Henry Sohon and Frederick Stoehlman to recover 12210 for medical care from March 1897 to August 1923. McGrath died recently leaving about 55900 in property. Mrs Deborah Biggina, sister.
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Louise . Darby
John J. Darby
District Supreme Court
Dennis W. McGrath
McGrath
Henry W. Sohon
Frederick Stoehlman
Deborah Biggina
Caveat Filed Over Will Probate Amid Claims of Mental Incompetence
A caveat to an estate plan has been filed contesting the will’s admission to probate on grounds that the testator’s brother was of unsound mind when the document was signed. The estate remains under probate court supervision as proceedings continue.
Foley Kidney Pills Help Back Pain and Kidney Trouble
Stephen Lewis of Eldridge Kentucky reports Foley Kidney Pills did him more good than any other medicine after ten years of kidney trouble. The pills aid kidneys to remove poisonous waste and relieve pain and misery from backache rheumatic pains stiff joints and sore muscles.
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Foley
Stephen Lewis
Eldridge
Adv
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Dr. Ballou
Superintendent of Schools
Liberty National Bank
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Eek Bees Bee
Jess
Vuaetewe
Seadele
Bankers and Trust Co
Foreign Department
Frank P. Harman, Jr
Harry J. Donoghue
Feter Drury
Ezra Gould
Ernest KB. Herreli
Frank. O'Hara
H. Keane
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Henry White
Local Stock Exchange
Local Produce Market
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United States bureau_of markets
Ben Davis
North Carolina
Virginia
Norfolk
Texas
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Peoples Commercial and Savings Bank
District of Selven
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Youse
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Gaus
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R. B. Whiteburst
J. D. Rathbone
Notary Public
B. C. Rob. Whitehurst
Julius Eploff
Paul L. Jotchim
M. C. Lipscomb
John T. Clancey
A. Denekae
Merchants and Manufacturers Committee
Representative Hill Sigs Prohibition Bulletin
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Las Vegas
New Mexico
Fred Harvey
Colorado
Grand Canyon
BR. C. Smith
G. C. Dillard
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Grand Canyon Line
Atlanta
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Asia
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Candler Warehouse
Atlanta, Ga
Darby Estate
Dennis McGrath
Eters
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