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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1921

Page

7

Republicans Call Caucus on Tariff Details

A Republican House meeting set for June 1, led by the party committee, would authorize the Ways and Means Committee to draft import duties under a permanent tariff plan. The move aims to place the issue before seven key members, while others fear delays. Representative Langworth defended the measure, warning of a flood of foreign goods if action drags. Representative Young questioned timing and potential rate impacts.

House Vesterdas Longworth Ways and Means Ateerine Stvan Langworth Kayne-Aldrich Schedtlen Vourg

Regional Political Shuffle Across Prince Georges County

In suburban Itysville and Capitol Heights local officials and bankers shape upcoming elections. News notes Waters resets as bank president, Payne and Ctleht take town posts, while tax rates stay at four cents. In Landover, a civic drive urges air safety and joint county action after two violent crimes prompt calls for police protection. In Rockville, state police and Montgomery County officials are sworn in as deputy sheriffs to bolster local enforcement.

Capitol Meigihes Gounel Capitol Hughty Clinton G. Ctleht George Adams Harry Adams John Tobin Landopr Ayers Stats Prince Georges County Federation of Womens Clubs Christian Church Landover Mtnonth Pimes Georges County Richie Shegugue County Board of Education Rockville Austin Baughman Roger W. Williams Carl Ward Maryland Egterdeay Preston If Ray Montgomery Otis M. Linthicum Edward C Peter George E. Nicholson Thomas L. Dawson

Justice Siddons to lead Criminal Court 1 bench shift

District Supreme Court resumes with Justice Frederick L Siddons taking Criminal Court 1 duties in place of Justice Gould until the summer recess. Circuit Court 2 hearings are postponed until fall. Justice Bailey returns to handle criminal cases in Court 2 after adjournment.

District Supreme Court Frederick L. Siddons Criminal Court Gould Bailey

Masons 10 Play Ball Blue Lodges Meet Grotto in Annual Game

The Blue Lodges led by Si MacDonald will face Andy Walker's Grotts in the eighth annual Masonic and Eastern Star Home baseball clash. Johnson of the anti-saloon movement plans to travel to India in August.

Blue Lodges Grotto Reddy Bre-Parediebs Si MacDonald Blue Lodge Andy Walker Andy

Montgom ery county events mark county luncheon and obituaries

John R Lewis led Montgom ery County board officers and a luncheon reception at the Montgomery County club with a large civic group. Civil War veteran Walter F Appleby died at 76 at his Brookeville home and Eliza N Moore widow of Joseph J Moore died at 78 near Sandy Spring with funeral services planned.

John R. Lewis Board of County Commissioners Montgomery Country Club James H. Jones Wo Linthicum Charles J Liddance Preston B. Ray Theodore S. Mason William T Pratt Ornest L. Bullard Walter A Williams F. Hazel Cashell Hartley Linthicum Dawson Andrew J. Cummings Walter F Appleby Montgomery County Brookeville Washington Arlington Cemetery Eliza N. Moore Joseph J. Moore Sandy Spring The Society of Friends

Drama at Park View Presents The Postoffice Tonight

Park View pupils stage The Postoffice by Rabindranath Tagore tonight at 8 15 in the school auditorium with school orchestra music and a chorus of 146 voices. Cast includes Miriam Cornwell Arthur Ward Eugene Blackwood Edwin Hunter William Egward Leonora Combs Wallace Sinscot Ethel Bonde Francis Thuney and Marjorie Greenwood. Lower grades perform Alice in Wonderland tomorrow.

Park View School Rabindranath Tagore Eelock Miriam Cornwell Arthur Ward Eugene Blackwood Edwin Hunter William Egward Leonora Combs Wallace Sinscot Ethel Bonde Francis Thuney Marjorie Greenwood Alice In Wonderland

Estate of Caroline Matthews Leaves Value Across Property

Probate petition filed by Paul B. Johnson for executor Richard Wainwright notes Caroline Matthews died April 22. The estate totals 9478.41 dollars, with personal property 2481.41 dollars and real property 663, a Southern Society of Washington meeting tonight at 8:15 at the Willard will elect officers. Program will feature music by Mrs David Emrechetoe and John R. D. Bowe, plus a reading by Mrs. Mabel Guens Wilcox.

Caroline Matthews Paul B. Johnson Richard Wainwright Southern Society of Washington Willard David H. Emrechetoe John R. D. Bowe Mabel Guens Wilcox

Bergdoll escape inquiry ends as hearings adjourn

House committee wrapped up the Bergdoll escape investigation with chairman Peters signaling possible reopening later. Key witness Charles Braun, Grover Bergdoll’s brother, testified he changed his name due to the escapade and claimed ignorance of the escape or any burned gold. Braun said his family had limited contact for years and noted a $5,000 payment from his mother as part of a home sale to Mrs Bergdoll Endon. A separate report cited a sharp rise in American exchange linked to German accounts and reparations.

House Committee Grover Cleveland Bergdoll Philadelphia Peters Charles A. Braun Braun Grover Germany Bergdel

City Briefs Show Local Meetings and Events

The Conduit Road Citizens Association plans a 8 PM meeting tomorrow at St David's parish hall. May fete and bazaar postponed to tomorrow afternoon at Friends School Country Club. Barry Farm Citizens Association meets Friday night at Methodist church on Stanton and Pomeroy SE. William Eynon to address Rotary at luncheon today. Mr and Mrs Joseph Pennell to be guests of honor at Arts Club dinner tomorrow night. Chemical Society to meet tonight at 8 in Interior Building auditorium. League of Women Voters organizational meeting tonight at Mrs Gifford Princhot's home. Representative Ward to address Washington Association of Credit Men at their annual dinner tonight at Harvey's. Chamber of Commerce board and referendum committee to meet Friday to consider Referendum No. 35 on government employee reclassification. Lieut Vincent de Wierzbicki of the French high commission to address City Club weekly forum luncheon today at 12:30.

Conduit Ward Washington Association of Credit Men Harvey's Lieut Vincent de Wierzbicki French High Commission

Gov Davis opposes Mount Vernon federal control plan

Richmond May 24 Gov Davis announced he would lead the fight against any congressional move to acquire and place Mount Vernon George Washington home under federal control. He supports abolishing admission charges and would urge Virginia’s General Assembly to abolish fees and grant annual state maintenance funding.

Richmond Davis Congress Mount Vernon George Washington General Assembly of Virginia

Lightning Strikes Hampton Roads Area Causing Destruction

Electrical storms across Newport News Norfolk and nearby areas caused damage totaling over 260000 dollars. St Lukes church in Norfolk burned to the ground, wires and several Newport News structures sustained damage. Empire Day observances resumed in Charlottesville with English residents attending basket picnic featuring speakers urging stronger US Britain ties. Newport News enforces liquor in pockets law under Virginia Prohibition with fines for violators.

Newport News Hampton Roads Norfolk Hampton St Luke‘s Church Wantingtort Charlottesville Albermarle Patriotic League of Britons Overseas Frys String Sneakeras RW. Mackreth Ivy Wilham H. Echols University of Virginia R. JE Pistt Keswick Tudge A. D Dabney America

Hows it possible for the woman of today to meet the home maker role

The Woman Citizen asks how a woman can balance duties as homemaker mother and voter while enduring ailments specific to her sex. It recommends Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to relieve backache and dragging sensations at the first sign of trouble and to start prompt treatment.

Lydia W .Pinkham

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