Court fights plan to admit nonbelievers at Hebrew cemetery
Injunction sought in District Supreme Court to bar burials of non Hebrews in the National Capital Hebrew Cemetery. Plaintiffs accuse Workmen's Circle branches and secretaries of pushing to inter Christians Muslims and others, risking denial of Hebrew rites and possible removal of existing Hebrew remains. Justice urged prompt answer by June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Capital
Max Smelansky
Isidora Kilnd
Isidore Trishoff
Stafford
Public Baths in Washington Debate Faces Congress
Washington struggles to obtain funds for a public bathing system as Congress blocks District spending. Chicago showcases 22 free pools and 10 beaches, highlighting Washington's lag in municipal cleanliness. Proponents urge a fact-finding tour and local agitation to advance bath facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Matsters
Qublle
Chicago
Potomac
Lake Michigan
Lake Shore
the Tribune
Lake Front
Graeme Stewart
Board of Education
Willneses
Citiens
Senate
House
Con- Breas
Seals Wanted for Museum Expansion Plan
The House Fisheries Committee approved Dr. Watrotts recommendation to authorize collecting Pribilof Island fur seals for the National Museum. Chairman Alexander presented the report as the resolution moves through Congress this session. Dr. Charles D. Welcott of the Smithsonian urged about 40 specimens, noting the museum already has a leading mammal collection but lacks good Pribilof seal representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Fisheries Committee
Watrott
National Museum
House
Merchant Marine and ‘Fisheries
Alexander
Charles D. Welcott
The
Smithsonian Instituion
Walcott
Police News Notes From District Streets Yesterday
Multiple minor injuries and incidents across the city include Dennis Driscoll eight struck by a wagon at Eighth and Pennsylvania with a severe knee injury. Mrs Rosalie Staples forty eight fractured skull after a fall at her home. Marian Henriquez five hit by a streetcar at Wisconsin avenue and Grant road and treated at Georgetown University Hospital. Effie Ware reports a gold watch stolen from her Plymouth apartment. a prowler attempted to enter the Ivanhoe flat on Ninth Street. Sarah Robey fell from a streetcar at Eighth Street Northeast with slight head injuries. Christopher Bartelomes a truck company fireman colliding with Alphonse Dlegs on Seventh and Pennsylvania leaving both lightly hurt. Dale Young two treated for painful foot bruises after a heavy packing case fell on him while unloading a wagon.
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Dennis Driscoll
Eighth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Marian Henriquez
Sturdock Mill
Wisconsin Avenue
Grant Road
Georgetown University Hospital
Sarah Robey
Ephsom Avenue
Capitol Heights
Eighth
Atree
Christopher D. Bartelomes
Seventh Street
Pennsylvania
Alphonse Dlegs
North Carolina Ave
Nua
Dale E. Young
Himereeney Hospital
Young
Merchants' Transfer Company
Fire on Thirteenth Street Damages Auto Truck
Day's fire record notes a 6:09 a.m. blaze on Thirteenth Street rear northwest in an auto truck owned by Somerville Company causing damage from sparks from a muffler. A 9:00 a.m. stove flare at Tenth Street northwest damages woodwork in Mrs Martha Hims home. At 3:30 p.m. a bed clothing fire at 109 Tenth Street northwest damages property of Mrs Henry Grehe with about $100 loss.
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Thirteenth Street
Sorthwest
Thomas
Somerville Company
Tenth Street
Martha Him
Henry Grehe
Local Notes from Virginia and Nearby Areas
A fragmented notice page lists Chev y Chase Lake events with band music and dancing, film showings at The Secret Vault Va Theater, Mary Pickford in Hearts Adrift, and a new flower store. Mentions life insurance, fishing around Covington Millboro New Castle and Eagle Mountain VA, and Warvey's Noontime Dir. presented with evening entertainments.
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Pasa
Chevy Chase Lake
Secret Vault
Tom'row
Mary Pickford
Miss Westcott Denies Plans to Leave Public Schools
Miss Edith Westcott principal of Western High School denied rumors she would resign from the District school service. Superintendent Thurston dismissed the gossip as unfounded while noting Miss Westcott has been visiting nearby schools to gain ideas for a new high school to replace the one destroyed by fire.
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Edith
Taxes invalidated over board quorum in Kalbfus case
Attorney Daniel W. O Donoghue protests an increased triennial assessment against district property, alleging improper procedure due to FE Oyster not being a qualified member. Assessor Richards defends the process, claiming a required quorum was kept. Party officials expect few protests and note nearly a million dollars paid at the tax collector’s office yesterday with late filings possible by mail to avoid penalties.
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Aeseesora
Richards
O'Donoghue
Oyster
Esgesgor
Mark Jacksons Grave Ceremonies at Congressional Cemetery
Mrs Cora Bacon Poster and Claude N Bennett led speakers at Congressional Cemetery honoring Major General James Jackson on his grave marker placed by the D A R State Historical Committee Washington He was a Revolutionary War soldier and twice US senator from Georgia The ceremonies were led by Mrs H F McIntosh state historian and Maj H A Brown US A chaplain who gave the invocation.
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Cora Bacon-Poster
Claude N. Bennett
The
Southern Society
Congressional Cemetery
D. A
Fragmented wedding index with scattered names and places
A garbled listing shows numerous names, ages, and locations such as Washington D C and Richmond Va. The block includes references to reverends and multiple couples or individuals, but the details are incomplete and unclear. The text appears to be a damaged social register or marriage notice with inconsistent punctuation and mixed regions.
Kenyon red light law amend seeks tenant diligence safeguard
Real estate interests urge Kenyon to introduce an amendment to the red light law to shield owners and agents of rental properties from liability when tenants run immoral businesses, unless proper diligence in tenant screening is shown. Edward B. Dean contends the act is harsh in one clause, while Sarah Crowther denies US prosecutor claims. Police pursue two men and five awnings stolen during a repair visit at 2140 Wyoming Ave NW.
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Kenyon
Senator Kenyon
Newman
Edward B. Dean
Deans
District Supreme Court
Sarah Crowther
United States
Deaths Reported in Local Notices
Death notices list James Brel 44 at W108 J5i st ne Samuel B NeBride 72 9 Ti al as Bridget Kane 70 422 Jd st aw Mary Re Ragedele 45 616 Bist ny Arthur Fraser 43 Covernment Hugnital for the Insane Seii 8 Holmes 0 1102 3 st aw Karl Hessom 4 Weorgetown University Hospital Rebecca W Robinson 79 18% Monroe st ww John G Witwes 3 months SOLA Bates st nee Susan Kennedy 7 1336 Pst uw John H Broom 9 1809 12th Bt ow Samuel Quines 2 Freedmen's Hospital
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James Brel
Samuel B. NeBride
Bridget Kane
Jd St
Mary Re Ragedele
Arthur Fraser
Seii
Holmes
St. Aw
Karl Hessom
Weorgetown University Hospital
Rebecca W. "Robinson
Births Reported In Local Notices
Wilson and Trene Swan announce a boy born to Walter H. and Catherine White. George A. and Mary Wintermeyer welcome a boy. Ernest M. and Julia Vogel have a boy. Harry and Bernice Stevens report a girl. Jean M. and Helen Sweat welcome a boy. Raphael and Aut Sawaya share a son. David C. and Benya Fore announce a girl. John W. and Surat Marsh report a boy. Hugo and Lydia Menke have a boy. Adolah and Annie Lute announce a boy. Morte V. and Myrtle Crima report a toy. Michael and Julia Cavaliere have a boy. James E. and Edith Armstrong record a girl. Lea Sing and Lesny Shee Now welcome a girl. Daniel and Hertetee Washington report a boy. Frederick D. and Pearl McIntosh have a girl. William and Janie Hayden announce a boy. Jerome and Mery Dunmore report a girl. Oita N. and Oberta Butler welcome a boy. Banry and Mary Bakzou report a boy.
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Adolah
Annie Lute
Morte V
Myrtle B. Crima
Michael
Julia
Cavaliere
James E
Edith
Armstrong
Lea Sing
Lesny Shee
Danial
Hertetee Washington
Frederick D
Pearl McIntosh
William
End Janie Hayden
Jerome
Mery Dunmore
Oita N
Oberta Butler
Banry
Mary W. Bakzou
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Saks & Company
Noalco
TEL
Lincoln
District of Columbia
U. S
Jesse L. Heiskell
H Street
N. W
Potomac Electric Power Company
Cor
14Th and C Sts. N. W
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Ai Grpsers
Heurich Brewing Ca
Tharp
Berkeley
Melee
9Th
D Ste
Hous
H. N. D. Packer
the Sunday Post
Nt Coats
Westinghouse
Carroll. Electric Co
New York
Chesley and Harveycutter Kelly Springfield
Pirome
Abner-Daury Brewing Company
Judd & Detweiler, Inc
Great West Side
Health Department
Avid
Oxfords
Florsheims
Police
F Street
Rosalie Staples
Effie Ware
Palicn
Plymouth
Eleventh Street
Herbert Clark
Ivanhoe’ Apartments
Ninth Street
City Bulletins
Warvey
Miss Westcott
Western High School
Pamor
Gyster
D. W. O'Donaghue
Richard
Mark Jackson
MAREY
Cudworth Bere
Clilings, T
Maude Baker
Washington, D. C
Stetton
Fred. M. Letthelser
Innie I. Rowe
J. E. Briggs
Warren W. Lowsian
Nannie B. Lamb
Urrisburg
Hov
Earle Wilfey
Reginald P. Williamson
Agtes A. Mall
C. E. Sigil
William A. Guckeyson
Aion
Ohio
Mary G. Cesga
W. 5. Carroll
Laster R. Wietline
Richmond
Stella Schwartebere
H.C. Mer
Harold E. Dunn
Congress Heights
D. C
Olive T. King
Takoma Park
F. X. Biscnnit
Lawrence Avery
Louise M. Drury
W. J. Brooks
Charles N. Wells
Ruby P. la Belle
Montgoimery
Wilitara Lam
Wna Hirs
Kenyon Law
G. G. Cornwell
Wyoming Avenue Northwest
Auths
N. Auth
Daily Post
Holy Land
Sunday Post
Department of Foreign Exchange
Canada
Europe
American Security and Trust Co
15Th St
Penna. Ave
United States Treasury
Corby’s Graham Bread
A. Maddimaw
Irig Fath
G Street
Adam
Tree
Byron
Adams
Riterion
Quart
John T. Crowley
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