Norfolk bids $5,000,000 for army base site
Norfolk submits the sole bid for the entire army base project, offering five million dollars with various proposal options. Other bids include separate figures for Barrett tract and ground, plus an alternative flat bid and payment terms over 25 to 30 years. The Quartermaster General will review and forward to Secretary Davis for final action.
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Ashberner City
Ians Bee
Norfolk
Barrett Tract
Millard P Bove
Matthawn & Butler
Frank C Lewis
F Barrett
Altate
Cartain
Quartermaster General
Davis
Former agents avoid trial in extortion case
District Attorney Peyton Gordon pressed charges in Crim- Ings court No 1 against Richard Burlasque Otis Angevine and Richard Lipscomb former prohibition agents accused of attempting to extort hush money from John Godfrey by threats of arrest as a bootlegger The indictment alleges the trio met Godfrey on May 9 at 5218 Thirteenth Street NW and demanded 76 Burlasque and Angevine have prior Baltimore sentences on related charges and are involved in local divorce proceedings
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Richard J Burlasque
Eighth Street
Otis Angevine
Richard ¥ Lipscomb
Prohibition
Wee Nollie
Peyton Gordon
John Godfrey
Thirteenth Street
Burlasque
Augevine
Baltimore
Ifegar
Swindler's Sentence Commuted by President Harding
Newport man William Silver of Newport had a five year term for a swindle with two others. The sentence was commuted to expire July 6 or 7 by action announced at the White House, with officials noting Silver was less culpable and that trial evidence may have been obtained by questionable methods.
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William Silver
Newport
Harding
White House
Silver
Buses to golf course in Rock Creek Park approved
The Capitol Traction Company won permission from the public utilities commission to run buses from Sixteenth Street on Van Buren Street into Rock Creek Park for the new public golf course. Walter C. Allen announced the commission’s decision in a letter to the company. The move covers the Sixteenth Street line into the park and its facilities.
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Sixteenth Street
Rock Creek Park
Golf Sonraé
Capitol Traction Company
Public Utilities Commission
van Buren Street
Park
Walter C. Allen
Federal-aid highway system expands to 179000 miles by summer
Secretary Wallace told AAA members that by summer end about 179000 miles will be designated on the Federal-aid highway system. He said travel between towns of 5089 population or more will be on improved roads. As of March 31, 1929, 21888 miles were completed at 273087845 dollars.
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New York
Wallace
American Automobile Association
Lubrication and traffic rules shape early auto industry and streets
The article examines engineering lessons from automobiles and racing, lubrication needs, and regulatory efforts. It notes lubrication balance, brake developments, and four wheel brakes under study. It discusses Maryland and District license tag display rules, one way street tests for a Shrine convention, and Washington traffic congestion driving calls for reforms.
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Breet Museard
HHI
Washington
Comm
Gompers Scores in Ryan Libel Action in Court Defeat
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor and associates of the International Steel and Printéria Union defeated P J Ryan in circuit court No 1. Ryan had sought a retrial after a $28,000 verdict against them for reputational damages from remarks tied to Jebor Cox’s Democratic candidacy. The court denied Ryan’s motion and noted an appeal.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Willem D. Clark
Chris Lehmiah
James A. Barry
Effeirs
International Steel and Co. Printéra’ Union
P. J. Ryan
Juaticn
William Hits
Ryan
Tris
Lattes
Gompers
Trigt
Gort | Pers
Fels | Tive
Jebor
Cox
Socal Harding Democratic Club
Daoerahamnaenen
Mt Fights
Borland Act Levy
District Supreme Court case involves $500 assessment
Allen C. Clark, owner on Sixteenth Street NW, faced a $500-assessment for tar road paving via Borland bond. Attorneys Nogard Sullivan told court the Court of Appeals ruled assessments for suburban roads cannot compel suburban residents to contribute. The district suit proceeds at the Dipist commissioners.
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Granl
Lee
Borland
Heault
Quarter a Day to Feed Four Wife Complains
Mrs Eva Birch petitions for an absolute divorce from Birch in District Supreme Court. She alleges an allowance of 33 cents daily for herself and three children, while Birch eats at his mother's home. Landlord threatens eviction for nonpayment of rent, forcing the family to move to Eva Birch's mother's house.
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Birch
Eva Birch
Mra Birch
District Supreme Court
Nathan Cayton
Salvation Army charges for services explained
The Salvation Army faces questions over a 250 dollar weekly charge for meals and 15 cent mail fees, explaining the small fees remove charity stigma while funding district work. Over the last year the Army provided Christmas dinners to 3,006 people, gifts for 900 children, two weekend outings, meals and lodgings for the unemployed, and clothing and transportation to those in need as part of a 39,000 dollar annual budget sought by the Citizens Committee. Contributions should be sent to 607 Estrest northwest.
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Salvation \rmus
Relanca
Salvation Army
Tresh Air Camp
Citizens Committee
Estrest
Doctors claim new anthetic cures pneumonia danger
Professors A B Leckhart and J P Carter of the University of Chicago announce a discovery of a new anesthetic that eliminates pneumonia danger from nitrous oxide gas. The preparation reportedly does not affect the heart and removes the pneumonia threat.
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A B Leckhart
J P. Carter
University of Chicago
Feriuey Charger Dropped in Horse Race Perjury Case
Indictees Charles Swann and five witnesses faced perjury charges as Charles Swann, jailed after a March trial, saw his sentence of two years. The district attorney’s office called attention to alleged bets on horse racing and inconsistent testimony from Verne Hartman Roy B. Johquert, John T. Ryan, Clarence B. Porter, and Robert Lee Pitts.
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Weok
Prince
Agathat Rlvert
Lee Pitts
Verne Mo Hartman
Roy B. Johquert
John T. Ryan
Clarence B. Porter
Aussutant Digtriet
Justice Siddons
Fe Swann
Liberty
Pittd
Swenn
Relt
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