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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1923
Page
15
Leesburg buzzes over June elections with two mayoral hopefuls and nine for town council. Col E B White enters Virginia Senate race as banker and farmer, while Col HB White seeks Dem primary win. Also notes deaths of Edward W Wardway Sr and Mrs Sarah Elizabeth White, and a Purcellville funeral for G Ernest Leith.
A 68 year old man from Berkeley Springs recently died by suicide at his home. Police and local officials investigated the scene after concerns were raised about his welfare. No further details were immediately released.
The Washington & St Peterburg reports a tablet dedicated May 18 at City Point on the James River to Rev Patrick Copsland who founded America's first free school there in 1861. Principal Hope opened exercises. Rev F G Ribbie offered prayer. an American flag was raised as "The Star Spangled Banner" sang. Prof Arthur Kyle Davis of Southern Female College spoke on the memorial’s community honor and its role in American education. the Mothers' club funded the tablet and handed it to the school board.
Special to The Washington Post from Hagerstown Maryland May 18 promotion officers raided sections of Washington county arresting many and seizing stills and liquor Premises raided included Josephus Gross Sharpsburg EF Cordell Spielman's Station John Saddler near Antietam Samuel Shepard Security and David H Vine Bagtown A 30 gallon still was found in Vine's home and two more were seized on Saddler's property Mrs Gross allegedly directed officers in Gross' home
More than 1 000 Shriners from Virginia and nearby states gathered in Harrisonburg on May 18 for the Acca temple ceremonial parade. About 10 600 spectators watched 105 candidates cross the burning sands before a court square crowd. John W Morrison spoke as George H Keese welcomed guests. a patrol drill and concert closed the program.
Anna Allen sues Harry M Swain for 10000 dollars alleging assault by her stepfather. The circuit court jury trial covers claims of being grabbed and choked amid a domestic quarrel over removing household effects in the same house.
A Alexandria council considers arming a volunteer Shrine police force of 250 men with police powers and funding through a $35 000 temporary loan. Other items include a state school for the blind feasibility, fire limit changes, and street widening near King and Russell roads amid Shrine convention preparations. Coroner’s jury rules Claude Waddell death a locomotive brakeman due to a defective brake on a lumber car. Mrs Mary A Muir, 79, dies after brief illness. services set at Christ Episcopal Church and burial in Presbyterian cemetery.
A Lutheran vesper service will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 oclock in Luther Place Memorial Church on Fourteenth Street and Thomas Circle. Homer J Councilor will speak on The Full Measure of Sacrifice as part of a 30 day district effort where Christian Endeavor groups contributed funds to extend the work of the Listetet union.
Baltimore May 19 The arrival of thousands of dollars worth of whisky in barrels feared to contain something illicit sparked a government warehouse storage inquiry. Unloading revealed at least one barrel smelled strongly of alcohol while others appeared ordinary raising questions about origin and ownership. Distillers reportedly pondered if shipment was seized or diverted en route.
Officials and citizens of Arlington and Fairfax counties attended the Vienna town hall dedication and a fire department banquet in the new building. Speakers included Representative Walton Moore and Mayor John Rust with praise for Vienna’s progress and Fairfax County’s leadership. A Ballston Association meeting featuring Harry K Green is planned for Tuesday evening. A Knights of Columbus dance at St Charles hall drew over 200 attendees.
Baltimore Maryland May 1 The Baltimore and Ohio railroad reached a wage settlement with members of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks union granting a flat 3 cent hourly increase. Wages will rise from 45 to 78 cents with no change in rules or working conditions, affecting 25000 workers including machinists car men sheet metal workers boilermakers electricians and apprentices.
The Potomac Campers association plans to employ special officers paid by the camp group to patrol the Virginia shore above Georgetown. Arlington police have cooperated and made one arrest, 18 year old Eugene Rose of Leesburg, charged with theft of clothing and other camp articles.
Society gathers for the Monticello breakfast hosted by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation. Dignitaries and descendants of Jefferson era families attend tables honoring Madison, Mason, Lee, and Washington, with letters from President Wilson read and historic silverware showcased.
Arrangements are under way for a clothing and bedding drive on Wednesday dubbed pundle day. Fire stations and about 60 city churches serve as receiving points from 8:30 to 2, after which trucks collect gifts for centralized warehousing and immediate shipment. Miss Marie Orvis notes stark Near East misery from last winter’s flight, urging consignments to this mercy effort.
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