Surveyed West shows agriculture recovering says Starck
Fred Starck acting head of the War Finance Corporation told President Harding after a SOUTH and WEST survey that farmers show signs of recovery and that the corporation will seek new relief for cattle interests. He said liquidation pressure is not being forced and money available for loans averages about 2 million. Prices are generally fair and confidence rises, though inflation fears persist amid postwar readjustments. The report covered drought, the boll weevil, livestock concerns, and the Southwest grazing outlook.
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War Finance Corporation
Fred Sterck
Harding
Starck
Congress
Mealeo
The
Finance Corporation
South
Ananda
Fresidagt
Tme
Westerr
United State
United States
Old Mexico
Seers- Coapres
Lowe
Hia
Educ
Sinance Corporation
Ita
Corporaton
Walt Hick
Boy Pitcher Blanks Opponents Without Man Reaching First
A local junior team game featured a strong pitching performance as the boy pitcher kept opponents hitless and did not allow a baserunner to reach first. The report notes strategic tensions and financial concerns surrounding related corporate and agricultural markets, including wartime bond policies and export considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
War Bond Corporation
Petty Officer Denies He Mistreated Wife In Divorce Action
Chief Petty Officer Philip H Lee of the Naval Air Station Anacostia denies mistreating his wife Mrs Clare L Les. He questions the jurisdiction of the district court to try the suit filed by his wife. Lee says he lives in Pensacola and admits one minor incident of chastisement but claims his wife provoked him. he denies the assault charge and asserts his arrest stemmed from a dispute over desertion.
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Piatrict Supreme Court
Clare L Les
Philip H Lee
Naval Air Station
Anacostia
Pensasola
Lee
Locked Out of Home Divorce Granted in Desertion Case
Chief Justice McCoy signed a decree granting a limited divorce to Grover Smith, husband of Delia Smith, after Mrs Smith locked him out of their home and refused entry. Mrs Smith had sued for maintenance and countersued, alleging desertion. The couple married July 31, 1921.
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Whfe
Divorce Granted for Agnes W Cornell in Interlocutory Ruling
Agnes W Cornell an employee of the Post Office Department received an interlocutory decree for absolute divorce from Philip M Cornell. Edith Fenno of Berwyn Md was named corespondent but denied misconduct and claimed Cornell was merely a boarder at her home. Fenno admitted Cornell visited 318 North Carolina Avenue SE to eat. lawyers for both sides appeared.
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Agnes W. Cornell
Postoffice Department
Junilee Siddetts
Philip M Cornell
Edith Fenno
Berwyn Md
Cornell
North Carolina Avenue Southeast
Foster Wood
Mra Cornell
Sprain and Stearman
Husband
Health discussion showcased in Seventh Day Adventist church
Miss Myrta Connor dietician of the Washington Sanitarium demonstrated healthy eating in a schoolroom event at the Seventh Day Adventist church at Twelfth and M streets NW. Sanitarium nurses Fruitedjeliies and custards samples were served. Kathryp Jensen spoke on nutrition of children and the value of fruits was discussed.
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Seventh Day Adventist Church
Twelfth and
M Streets
Myrta Connor
Washington
North Carolina Welfare Leader Addresses City Club Luncheon
Mrs Hate eakeon, commissioner of public welfare, declared North Carolina’s welfare work extensive at a Women’s City Club luncheon. Mrs Johnson becomes the first woman to hold state office in the state. Toronto delegates Mrs Sidney Small and Miss Kanice Dykes spoke, with Mrs William B. Chamberlain presiding and Mrs James McNeill organizing the luncheon arrangements.
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North Carolina
Imag
Mra
Eakeon
Som ‘Missioner of Public Welfare
North
Caroling
Women’s City Club
Mra Johnson
North Carolin
Sidney Small Alderman
Toronto
Kanice Dykes
Wiliam B. Chamberlain
James McNeill
Judge Praises School Work at Cadet Banquet
Citizens School hosts a ceremony with cheer cadets, folk dances, and songs by national groups. Justice Waller of the Pow addresses attendees while Cabinet Wives act as hostesses. Students from multiple high schools perform, with cadet drills and awards highlighting the event.
Eastern High Cadet Drill Winners Named in Big Parade
Company D Eastern High topped the cadet drill event with Capt Cheek as first lieutenant and Allison Nailor medal awarded to Cadet Captain Cheek. Second and third place honors went to Western and Central companies amid a large brigade of 1,600 cadets as Lassiter pinned awards and a final parade followed.
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McHooga
Western and Central High School
Alsc
Schoo
Huniness
MeKinley High Achors
Cheek Mecelves
Lassiter
Allison Nailor
Cheok Tha
Chiinera
Central
Lewis
Serge
Millard Lewin
Western High School
Hogor
Eastern
Company L
Western
Company D
Three Mile Liquor Problem Battled By Mellon Officials
Government officials pressed to reconcile the three mile ban with foreign laws under Supreme Court ruling as Secretary Mellon weighs delays. Meanwhile two teen shoplifters, Lillian M Waits and Virginia E Poole, both 18 and 20, were arrested for sixteen thefts totaling over 360 dollars in fur coats and apparel.
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Supreme Court
Mellon
Mellén
Denlel
Treasury
Cox and King
Themanlvey
Lillian M Waits
Virginia E Poole
Itreet
Northwest
Chylatmas
Five Arrests From Liquor Raid In Southwest City
A raid by local and federal officers last night in the southwest city section led to five arrests on prohibition violations. About 60 gallons of hojay? seized. The raid team included Capt Sheetz Lieut Holmes Detectives Nally and Pally and Revenue Officers Rose and Hinag. Suspects named include Thomas Dean Maggie Hall Clarks 1234 Union Avenue Maria Samuels Norman Fergerson Elizabeth Motley Hilda Mathews Fred Mathews Mary Anderson all linked to addresses in the area.
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Clty
Sheetz
Lieut Holmes
Precivet
Union Avenue
Maria Samuels
Norman Fergerson
Street
Hisabeth Motley
Delaware Avenue
Hilda Mathews
Fred Mathews
F Street
Mary Anderson
South Capitol Street
Holland To Protest Mile Dry Rule
The Hague reports Foreign Minister Van Karnebeek has instructed Dr J C A Fiverchin to approach the Washington government about the U S Supreme Court ruling on liquor ships. He warned that possible relief from a special convention is unlikely and said the government is giving full attention to the issue.
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Holland
the Hague
van Karnebeck
J C A Fiverchin
Netherlands
United States
Washington
Supraime Court
Iquor
Utegal
McVan Karnebeek
1924 City Auto Tags To Be Black and White
Washington officials announce next year’s automobile license tags will feature white numerals on a black background. Commissioner Rudolph notes Maryland will use black and orange, Virginia red and white, and the District bought 100000 plates this year with the same quantity planned for next year.
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Washington
Rudolph
The
Board of Commissioners
Maryland
Virginia
Will Severs Home Inheritance On Death Of Mra Crutchet
The will of Mra Marvy F Crutchet, who died recently, leaves her home at 457 Massachusetts Avenue to her niece Mra Mary A Wright if she remains married to her current husband John A Mans. A cousin receives a separate portion, with executor Rev C F Thomaa listed. The will identifies a $1500 bequest to Rev Thomas and a $500 sum to Father Thomas as designated legatees.
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Marvy
Crutchet
Massathunsstta Avenue
Vince
John
Mary
Wright
Thomas
Twenty Fourth School Regiment Seeks Honors Today
The thirty first annual competitive drill of the Twenty fourth regiments colored high school cadets will be held at the American League baseball park at 9 oclock this morning. Eleven companies will compete with the regiments band. Prizes include an honor flag, a teachers diamond medal, gold medal for the major, and lisben prizes for second and third companies. Reviewing officer is Lieut Benjamin O Davis, Tuskegee professor. Judges are Maj John E Green, Maj B L Webster, and First Lieut Benjamin D Boyd. Mrs Coratie Franklin Cooke will present the prizes.
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Twenty-fourth
Feolored
American League
Prisé
Lisbens
Segond
Benjamin O. Davis
Tuskegee
John E Green US
Witherforde
Ohio
Attorney Held As Forger Kennedy Faces Forgery Charge
Attorney 40, brought from Detroit to Washington to face a forgery charge. Det Vermilion says Kennedy forged the name of a client for $900. William Robitson, 37, of Ry Street Southwest, was struck on the head by youths while guarding lumber at Hotel Walker where he works as a watchman and was taken to Emergency Hospital.
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Harry Kennedy
Washington
Detroit
Vermilion
Kennedy
William Robitson
Sted
Ry © Street
Wouthwest
Walker
Robinson
Scarlet Fever Closes Kendall School
Due to several scarlet fever cases in Kendall School, operations were halted for the rest of the year and a postponed exhibition now planned for June 12. Percival West, president of Gallaudet College, announced the decision yesterday. The college’s usual graduation exercises will occur in the chapel on June.
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Kendall Sahen
Percival West
Gallaudet College
Huckster Awarded $16,000 Damages Against Merchant
In circuit court William H Harrison a commission merchant of 07 B street northwest was fined 1000 damages after James alleging a blow on the jaw sued him. Harrison admitted striking the huckster but said provocation came from the huckster’s altered language. Attorneys Leckis Cox and Sherler defended the merchant.
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William H Harrison
James Ag
Efrcuit
Harrison
Leckis Cox
Sherler
Hylan Approves Pay Increase for City Officials
Mayor Hylan announced approval of an executive bill raising his own salary and that of Comptroller Charles L. Craig from 915099 to 1500 a year. The bill also increases the president of the board of aldermen and borough presidents salaries from 800 to 5000, effective upon the governor’s approval.
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New York
Hylan
Charles L. Craig
Fielborough
Gov &mi
Man identified in killing of Wolf remanded to jail
Coronors inquest identified Proctor as the man who fired the fatal shot that killed Florence Wolf, in front of her home at 1809 Nineteenth Street NW. Proctor admitted drinking since Tuesday evening and owning the pistol used. Two witnesses, Edward Thomas Shannon and John Leahy, picked him out as the shooter. The coroner reported the bullet pierced Wolf’s heart, lungs, and stomach.
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Proctor
Wolf
Wolfs
Nineteenth Street
Florence Wolf
Identify Proctor
Hdward Thomas Shannon
Street Northwest
Mr Wolf
John Leahy
Brooklyn Wny
Procter
Herbert
Martin
439 New Measles Cases Across Week End May 18
Measles continued to abate slightly in the week ending May 18 while other illnesses rose. Dr William C Fowler reports 435 new cadet measles cases, total under treatment 2669, with 1 measles death. Diphtheria and scarlet fever caused 1 death. pneumonia caused 17. Weekly deaths totaled 120 and births 180.
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William C Fowler
President to join Lodge in Delaware visit
President Harding plans a Delaware trip on June 9. He will travel by train to Wilmington and attend a luncheon with the Young Men's Republican Club, then motor to Milford for a meeting with Secretary Christian and Assistant Secretary Roosevelt of the Navy and the Lebanon Masonic organization. After initiation he will proceed to Lewes to board the Mayflower for Washington.
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Harding
Delaware
White House
Bail
Wilmington
Young Men's Republican Club
Milford
Christian
Roosevelt
Navy
Gedars of Lebanon Masonic Organization
Lewes
Washington
Chevy Chase Women Elect Mrs Eugene Stevens President
Mrs Eugene Stevens reelected president of the Chevy Chase Women’s Club at a yesterday meeting and officer election held at the Maryland schoolhouse. Mrs Tru man Abbe reelected vice president and Mrs C Nerrill named corresponding secretary. Mrs Von Ammon elected recording secretary and Mrs J H Delime treasurer. Abbe named historian. Next year meetings set for Chevy Chase Md Methodist church auditorium. Mrs Jere Crane hosted.
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Eugene Stevens
Chevy Chage
Memorial Service by Relief Corps under army air service
Memorial services under the auspieces of the National Woman Relief corps will be held at the Key Bridge at 2 30 Sunday afternoon. Poppies will be dropped from planes at the exercises. Capt St Clair Street pilots and Ensign A J Williams of the navy will participate. Brig Gen William Mitchell will deliver an address.
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National Womane Relief Corpa
Key Bridge
St Clair Street
A J Williams
Navy
Wiliam Mitchell
Army Air Service
Abbe Viallet Speaks on Family Social Moral Aspects
Abbe Jean Viallet of Paris spoke at McMahon Hall on The Social and Moral Aspects of the Family. He addressed the Catholic university audience as a guest of the National Conference of Social Work. Viallet, wounded in the war as a chaplain, was decorated with the Legion of Honor and founded the Family Dwelling Association of Paris. He is active in France's Workingmen’s Family Welfare association.
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Abbe
Jean Viallet
Paris
McMahon Hall
Catholic University
Abbe Viallet
National Conference of Social
Worit
Abbe Viollett
Legion of Honor
Family Dwelling Association of
Workingmens Family Welfare Association
France
Burnside Post Honors Dead Memorial Exercises at Grand Army Hall
Burnside post of the Grand Army of the Republic held its annual memorial events at Grand Army hall. The Rev Hary D Mitchell delivered the address and gave the benediction. Musical numbers featured Mrs E M Sosa and F 4 Lang with Mrs Mernor Suten. Lancolns farewell address followed.
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Burnalde Post Grand Armi of the Republic
Grand Army Hall
Hary D Mitchell
Alan
Uechupan
E M Sosa
Lang
Mernor Suten Lancolns
Waeresso
Jemuel Warner Daniel Kreslx
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G.res
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Arthur Manes
Lily Freeman
Mary Zalipsky
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Carlo Jaccarini
Carmen Diaz
Eugeniaé Sellianova
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Denby
Jatnea J_ Davin
Henry C Wallace
Houston
Thompson
Walter
McCoy
Prederick Giddens
W F Finis
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Herdy
David D Caldwell
Grant S
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Edgar Smith
Franklin Gross
Neyle Cotquitt
Thomas W Sidwell
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Stephen DC Kramer
J OD Pickens
D Burnside
Ifkent McKinley
Allan Davis
Behools
Stephen E Kramer
Eastern High
Roater of Fries Company
L Heek Heutenanta
L Bémiston
J Goodman
Davis
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R Cheek
R Lovejoy
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Fate
Scarlet Fever Closea School
Huckster
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Laingeto
Sherman
Dri
Nking
Chevy Chase
Relief Corps Aan
Burnside Post
Memorial
Pecetsky
Mrmms
Tonacco Co
San Diego
Calif
Pacific Coast
Security Storage Company
Fifteenth Street
Aspinwall
Libran Bureau
Shriners
Alpher Jhweler
St. N.W
Eamina
Ferguson
Hoover & Kidwell
H Street
N. W. Main
9Th & G Sts
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