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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1923

Page

12

Britain cites ship liquor ruling in protest to U S

Britain requests reconsideration of Volstead enforcement on foreign ships in American waters. London argues U S port authorities lack jurisdiction over cargo and stores. Treasury may classify wine rations as medicinal to fit existing law. Diplomatic exchanges begin as other powers observe, signaling broader concern.

Associated Press Great Britain State Department Ex- Honda United States Supreme Court Treasury Department Treasury Foralen van Karnebeek Hughes Beara Sir Auckland Meddes Seftiah Moss The J. J. Britt Mellon Jince Treasury of Fleigh

America to Be Engulfed in Ice Cream and Sodas

A brief, period voice item notes statisticians predict the United States will consume about 350 billion gallons of ice cream in 1923, equating to 3 percent per person. It urges children to prompt extra orders of American Ice for home freezing and even to request deliveries to the chauffeur.

America Washington United States Ood

Damages Awarded to Seaman in Vaunted Court Verdict

Seaman Jotynie Murphy awarded 40000 by jury in circuit court for injuries on the Shipping Board freighter Cong Batia during a 1991 summer voyage. He sustained multiple injuries to feet and legs after a fall into the hold. alleged delayed medical care and hospitalization after docking at Baltimore. Attorneys Trica and Dulaney represented Murphy. McKennes and Flannery for Shipping Board.

Jotynie Murphy Shipping Board Cong Batia Alamstrounty Cfreult Murphy frei@ntec Haltimore Trica & Dulaney McKennes & Flannery Boaré

Ticket Demand Soars for President and Mrs Harding Serenade

About 5 000 tickets sold for the children's serenade to the President and Mrs Harding at American League Park Thursday at 4 PM. Army navy and marines allotments exceed 2 000. The honorary committee includes cabinet members and senior officers. Community Market association sells a small block of seats at 25 to 50 cents. Four thousand children performed yesterday at Central High School Stadium under E R N C Barnes. The Army Music School band will also play at the serenade.

Harding American League Park Army Navy Marines Gen. Pership Admiral Coonts Lejeune Community Mark Association Homer L. Kitt Company G Street Sant Central High School RE. N. C. Barnes Army Music School

May Fete Presented By School Children

Music and dancing highlighted the third annual May fete by Jonason-Powell rhythm classes at Johnson Powell School last night and repeated tonight. Features included Queen of Hearts and A May Morning with a May day theme from dawn to sunset ending in a May pole dance supervised by director Miss Florence J. Fenton. Music was by violinist Mrs Margery Ansiter and pianist Mrs Gold Winter, with numerous student performers listed in full.

Jonason-Powell Johnson- Powell Florence J. Fenton Margery Ansiter Gold Winter Planiat Edith Davis Alice Loulae Hunter Gna Hermine Wittgenstein Mary Fornes T Me Bahiaris Marthe Skidmore Frances Sto Helen Sharfey Jorshy Krigga M. Jorle Brumenferd Jew Fi. Seyirat Smith Atbroise Thins Selva Malemon Priscilla Theeninie Lente Yauehe Hirws Pigry Sach Louise Mussel Phzabeth Maophias Adele Balderston Jo Elsettudntic Grace Bits Denniston Wosea Pate Joyce End Polly Anechaum

Arts group seeks members for Monday meeting drive

The International Association of Sand Letters will hold a membership drive at 1treet north west. An entertainment program will include a menologus dancing cards and music by WA Sweet Gertrude Mc Ree Week Warren Gibbs the Rev George Dudiay Watter Nash and Maj Ferris.

Carde WA Sweet Gertrude McRee Warren Gibbs George Dudiay Watter Nash Maj. Ferris

Downtown plans for a million-dollar automobile hotel

Washington to host a new automobile hotel on New York Avenue built by J Hayes and associates. The 8 story brick concrete structure will offer bonded uniformed attendants in every department and a rest room for women motorists. Ground improvements total 1 519 000 dollars with 1045 foot frontage on New York Avenue and 2 200 foot depth. Separate driveways and passenger elevators included. Downtown car hotels have seen success in other cities.

Washington J Mr. Hayes New York Avenue Fourteanhatraeta Hetela Thayasaure

Naming of Hardison's Successor Deferred

President Yarding will likely wait weeks to appoint a new Police Court Judge for Robert N. Hardison whose term expired last month. The Attorney General's recommendation will guide the choice and the Justice Department has limited activity due to illness. Speculation centers on Gus Shuldt and James B. Pugh as prominent candidates with party backing noted.

Yarding Robert N. Hardison Alaska Department of Justice Oliie James Judge Hardison Gus Shuldt Republican Committee Shuldt Jude James B. Pugh Alabama Judge Pugh

World Court debate favors affirmative at Washington College of Law

Freshman class at Washington College of Law debated the motion that the United States should enter the world court. The affirmative won with Mary Linking Grace Whelan and Charles Peckham receiving individual honors. Negative team members were Clark Bettinger Kath yon Behlenkhert and Susan Campbell. Judges were Justice William Hitt Mrs Lyman and Pearl McCall. Elizabeth Hyde presided and Eilen Spencer Massey introduced the event.

Washington College of Law United States Mary Linking Grace , Whelan Charles Peckham Clark Bettinger Kathyon Behlenkhert Susan Campbell William Hitt District Supreme Court

Spanish War Veterans Observe Anniversary

The Nelson A. Miles Camp of the United Veterans of the Spanish War marked its twenty fourth anniversary with an open meeting at the G A R hall. Delegates to department and national conventions were elected including Robert Culln Frank F Fowler Patrick Leahy Charles Tea Maf and A E Davis for the department in June and Clarence Delknap Clairhorn S Close and Fredarick Zulch for Chattanooga in September. The program featured performances by Mira Anna Patterson Jeannette McCaffrey Chance Gentalu Virginia Cook Samuel H Jacobson Kathryn McCaffrey Huhn Neadler Helen Perry and Daniel Leahy with music and a signed photo of Nelson A Miles presented to the camp.

Nelson A. Miles United Veterans of the Huhn Mr. Neadler Helen Perry Jillian Carhaugh Daniel Leahy Wan Rhatren Entertainment Committee Rauch Rharr Rormanders Korelge Warg Legion

Bachrach Arrested in Office in Chicago Case

The report outlines the chase of fugitives led by government agents and city police. Bachrach, 37 years old, a Washington attorney active in public Car and Gas association cases, is named among the trio arrested in New York and linked to earlier conspiracies. Feldman, also arrested, is said to be the same man who faced federal conspiracy charges six months prior at the Racquet Club.

Chicago Jtonament Tomer Flore Bachrach Washington District Commission Georgetown University Law School Supreme Court of the District Walter L Mer ' Cay Georgetown Wen Argonne Feldman New York Ahea Brightwood Citlegns’ Association Brightwood Masonic Temple W. L. Evans Brightwood Public School Association of the District of Columbia Board of Education District Commissioners Bureau of the Budget Glenwood Commiery Offle Board OF Trustees Carrico Columbia Bond BL Adams Hoston New York City Ruffalo Pittaburgh 14Th ST. Main Ae Tex Gas Light Company Washington Gas Light Company Sta Aire Arriete Amer Pena Preston Aes

Lawyer Sent to Jail Month in Cult Case

Detroit attorney Walter M. Nelson was jailed 40 days by Judge Dingeman after appearing before a one man grand jury in St. Joseph Michigan investigating the House of Davia colony. Nelson, counsel for two young women suing Benjamin Purnell, told officers he had disclosed all he knew. The judge cited falsifying and conduct unbecoming in court as the reasons for confinement.

St. Joseph Mich Walter M. Nelson Detroit Dingeman Nelson House of Davia Colony Nelaga Siertt Bridgeman Neilson Benjamin Pur Nell Colony Dingemen Seta Nelseo

Man shoots woman in southeast city. suspect flees

Edgar Colling, 27, and Eliot Ada Bell, 27, both identified as colored, were shot in the back of the head late last night at Eleventh and K streets southeast. Bell was taken to Casualty hospital in serious condition. The shooter, Edgar Colling, fled on Eleventh Street with police from the Fifth precinct in pursuit but lost.

Edgar Colling Fifth Precinct Eliot Ada Bell Casualty Hospital Eleventh Collins Eleventh Street

Policemen Face Suspension After Vice Squad Arrest

Officers W. M. Adfain and A. J. Hull face suspension and trial before the police trial board after their arrest by the vice squad early yesterday. Lieut. Davis Sergt. McQuade and Private Bauer pursued them as they rode in an automobile with a colored woman near Flrat and Entreete northeast. The man claimed he was taking the woman home where his wife is, but his attire contradicted the statement.

W. M. Adfain A. J. Hull Police Trial Board Lieut. Davis Sergt. McQuade Bauer Flrat Entreete Full Ia If

Luncheon for Henry Selgman Draws Bankers in Capital

A lunch yesterday at the Hamilton hotel honored Henry Selgman a New York banker with many leaders in official and business life of the capital in attendance. Host was G. Bryan Pitts vice president of F. I Smith Company. The guest list included top figures such as a reserve board governor and many prominent bankers and officials. The luncheon featured a table adorned with pineapples.

Henry Selgman New York Hamilton Hotel G. Bryan Pitts F. I Smith Company Reserve Board Meter Arynull A. Mitchel Palmar Frank J Wogan Hempsen Gare James Ho Haden Slauna Henry & Fey Fria Bow Ginare Willian Wallies Peta de Harrison Teynelds Elbert Annadale Toon Po Col Tain Clifton Tin BO

Brightwood calls for more schools and safety work

In Brightwood, residents urge a $500000 school-building program for the Third division including eight-room extensions near Brightwood and Rittenhouse, playgrounds, and new facilities. The Brightwood Citizens Association backs expansion while praising plans for junior highs and noting streetcar and trolley safety improvements.

Brightwood School Aire Rittenhouse Fifth Streets Montague Fourteenth

Reputed Grudge Fight: Disorderly Conduct Charge Dismissed

Julian R B Hohenstein of 1441 Irving Street NW faced a disorderly conduct charge over a jet fight with Paul J Huettner of 1689 Irving Street NW near the Treasury Department. Huettner testified the fight started after an old insult to his mother. The charge was nol pressed and the case taken under advisement.

Julian RB Hohenstein Irving Street Northwest Paul J. Huettner Army Treasury Depdaytmane Huettner Hay P. E. Huettner Huhe

Army to Open Track Meet This Afternoon

Army officers, warrant officers, and enlisted men from the regular army National Guard and reserves in the Washington district will compete today at Central High School Stadium starting at 1 PM A post trophy awaits the team with the most points Individual prizes include first and second place awards There will be fourteen track events and nine field events Competitors include Fort Humphreys Fort Myer Washington Barracks Bolling Field Fort Washington Walter Reed Army General Hospital and the District of Columbia National Guard Col Conrad Babcock will oversee the meet Capt Kendall Fielder and others will assist

Regular Army National Guard District of Washington Central High School Priges Swesters Jorsays Prangatad Fort Humphreys Fort Mysr Washington Barracks Bollingfield Fort Washington Walter Reed General Hospital Headquarters Company District of Wallahington District of Columbis National Guard Col Conrad Babcock Kendall J. Fielder Early M. Miner D. H. Torrey W. M. Robertson Albert Y W. Drake Lee Donovan Sumner J. H Hills Welcome P. Walta

Hit by Autos Cyclist and Two Children Hurt

Two children and a cyclist were struck by autos yesterday. Edith Flint, 13, of 447 H Street SW, was hit crossing Maryland Avenue near Sixth Street SW and treated at home. William Myers, 16, of 213 Seventh Street SW, was struck at D Street and 13th Street NW and treated by his family doctor. William Slyke, 15, of 1112 Fifth Street SE, was hit while riding a bicycle and taken to Emergency Hospital in non serious condition.

Edith Flint H Street Maryland Avenue Sirth Street Ben A. Julian D Street Thirteenth Street William ©. Myers Seventh Street William Slyke Pifth Seriou

Arrests mark first day of new Shrine traffic rules

On the first day the new Shrine convention traffic rules took effect, 94 arrests were recorded for traffic violations. About half the total arrests occurred in the first precinct, as parking bans and restricted bus lanes dominated the downtown area.

Women’s Council Plans for World Gathering in Scotland

The National Council of Women of the United States outlines representation for the International Council of Women meeting in Cromer Scotland in July. President Mrs Philip North Moore and other leaders report on member activities as six organizations gain admission to the council for future collaboration.

National Council of Women of the United States International Council of Women In Scotland Cromer Aberdeenshire Scot Ienf Marchioness of Aberdeen Temair International Council Anch Phillp North Moore General Federation of Women’s Clubs Ptina Washington American “Largian Autiliary Southern Women's Educational Alliance Osteopathic, Womens' National Gasociation American Lovers of Music Service Star Region Daughters of Veterans

Shrine Guests Prompt Trainmen To Do Their Best

Trainmen of the Washington Railway and Dispatch Company were dismissed from duties last night by William F. Ham, the president, to present a banner for the best showing in the first quarter of the trainmen safety contest. Edward F. Calladay urged high efficiency as a service factor, noting safety campaign results with accident reductions. H. L. Jenking accepted the banner, and I. M. Keyser spoke as secretary of the company.

Washington Railway and Bisctric Company William F. Ham Washington Ram H. L. Jenking Pepeo Edward F. Calladay Board of Trade I. M. Keyser R. Bowda

Former County Commissioner Honored by Friends

Former County official J. Bunt of Menten sunty was honored last Thursday night with a purse and a tending ear. Attendees included Lawrence A. Kiswel, James Christopher, Andrew J. Cummings, and many others from Rockville, Clarksburg, Damascus, Gaithersburg, and surrounding areas.

J. Bunt Menten Sunty Lawrence A.kiswel Crekeraen James Christopher Brooke Lee Silver Spring A. A. Moxley Damascus Benjamin C Perry Bethesda Thomas W. Ferry Chevy Chal H. Clery Plummer Gaithersburg Samuel Riera Borkville Lacey Shaw Colesville W. E. Viett Rockville Essioner Harry

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