Plan Strike Campaign Declares Favorable Outlook
Vice President Beattie of the International Union says appearances indicate companies will grant men’s demands as telegraphers prepare for a general strike. The union plans to seek a reciprocal agreement with the Electrical Workers' Union, with a June 10 executive board meeting in New York City. A key grievance is only thirteen minutes for lunch at noon, forcing workers to eat in lavatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
International Union
United States
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Electrical Workers’ Union
General Executive Board
New York City
International Organization
Mr. Beattie
Washington
Western Union
Samuel J. Small
Whilectrical Workers’ Union
Nally
Clarence H. Mackay
Postal
Small
Rochester
New York
Chicago
Assaulted schoolgirls in juvenile court case
Walter Boyce aged seventeen living at 608 F street northeast was found guilty by Judge De Lacy in the Juvenile Court and sentenced to the Reform School for two years for assaulting two schoolgirls. Prosecutors were Margaret Lewis fourteen, and Caroline Leavell twelve. Sergt. Duvall arrested Boyce after a chase. Leavell identified him and he confessed to the second charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Boyce
F Street
de Lacy
Reform School
Margaret Lewis
Second Street
Caroline Leavell
Lewis
Margaret
Third
Sergt. Duvall
Boyce
Galloway Sues Brothers Over Mother's Estate Plan
Miss Mary M. Galloway executrix of Mrs Elizabeth M Galloways estate filed a District Supreme Court petition seeking construction of the will and a decree directing all estate funds to her The suit names brothers Thomas F and Adbert Galloway The petition states funds from a sale of 3011 Sherman Avenue were deposited in Union Trust and should go to the executrix as indicated
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Galloway
Mary M. Galloway
Elizabeth M. Galloway
District Supreme Court
Thomas F
Adbert Galloway
Sherman Avenue
Union Trust Company
Inquest Finds Hopkins Death Natural. Police Cleared
Coroner Nevitt presided over the inquest into the death of F. H. Hopkins of 24 G street NW who died in a First precinct cell after arrest for intoxication. Jury of Reeside, Albers, Stone, Rex, Gallagher, Horton determined death due to natural causes but urged greater care for prisoners under substance influence. Funeral forthcoming Saturday at Glenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Hopkins
G Street
First Precinct
Nevitt
Francis Reeside
J. H. Albers
George Stone
Frederick Rex
James Gallagher
R. &. Horton
Glazebrook
Hopkins
G. H. Willams
Washington Sanford
McDonald and
Hickson
Emmert
Xhileindienst
Tayman
Wiliam Brown
John J. Healey
Robert G. Tegier
Glenwood Cemetery
District Acts to License Unlicensed Halls
District Commissioners move to force owners of unlicensed halls to comply with fire escape laws. Police have compiled a list of twenty three such halls across the District. Building Inspector Ashford proposes radical modifications, while Commissioner West says halls must either conform and obtain licenses or be closed to entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halle
Ashford
West
Altman to Face Jury Over Fatal Langley Affray
District Attorney to present grand jury facts next week in the case of Raphael Altman charged in the fatal stabbing of Ernest Langley. Police cite new witnesses Estelle Hockenheimer and William Batley as key to a fuller view of events, while Langley relatives push for clarification from the prior inquest. Altman remains free as defense counsel denies motive and awaits formal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starvey Given
Raphael Altman
Ernest Langley
Langley
Altman
Newark
Hartigan
Central Office
Estelle Hockenheimer
William Batley
Bailey
Ajtman
Campbell Rington
Thousand Colored Children to Sing in Convention Hall
A chorus of 1000 voices from Washington colored schools will perform at Convention Hall on May 28 under John T. Layton. The Marine Band will join, and proceeds go to the Children's Playgrounds Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Convention Hall
John T. Layton
Marine Band
Childrens’ Playgrounds Association
North Randle Highlands
Randle Highlands
Highlands
Busily Watched Exposition Vote Contest Grows Hot
The Jamestown Exposition editor at 17 T Street Northeast reports a heated race for first place with a $100 cash prize and a free trip to the exposition. Hundreds of ballots pour in daily as leaders mount a tough finish. Sunday Post will publish contestant standings and extras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Elmer
T Street
Carrier
Jtown
Sunday Post
Edith Way
G. F. Pollock
Stony Man Camp
Luray
Father Boone
Holy Comforter Catholic Church
A. G. Ewing
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Oxford
the Delta
Chevy Chase, D. C
Chevy Chase
D. C
Thos. J. Fisher & Co
I. Grosner
Pa. Ave. N.W
Mayer & CO
7Th St
Shedd & Bro. CO
Ninth Street
John B. Espey
R. M. Brown
Sts
N. W
Twohey
Commissioner West
Acton
Southern Bay
Bluemont
Harrisonburg
Warrenton
Somerset
Altman Gase
Young Langley
Chesapeake Seache
Ingleside Dairy Co, Inc
Schneider
Lawrence Barnum & Co
Pittsburg City
Shaffer, Mth &I
C. A. Muddiman & Co
Mount Vernon
O'Dea & Co
C. Mar
Ehdne A. Dulin
Thirteenth Street
Hotel Johnson
BE. P, Hinkel & Co
Thorp Carpet Cleaning Co
Maine Ave
C. A Muddiman & Co
Jamestown
the Post
Joseph B. Glover
Mason Clark
Silver Spring, Md
Mary C. Hood
Muirkirk
H. E. Gutermuth
Charlottesville, Va
G. L. Austin
C Street Northwest
Hamberger, Bros. & Co
Baltimore
Kaufman
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Schloss Bros. & Go
Messrs. Schloss Bros. & Co
Hecht
Health Department
Chestnut Farms
Herrmann
Herrmanan
7Th & I
Eye
Sts. N. W
Horn
Raitor
Wwe
Evans’ Drug Store
Fallington
Prudent
Exchange
U.S. Ae
U. S. Realty CO
Firemen’s Insurance Building
M.ean
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