Body Found in Creek Near Alexandria Raises Kill-Foul Play Hints
The body of Private James F. Walsh of Company A, Engineer Corps, was found in Hunting Creek near the southern outskirts of Alexandria. An autopsy and army board investigation are planned to determine if Walsh was murdered and thrown into the creek. Walsh had a sterling service record and left Washington Barracks in his best dress to visit friends.
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Washington Port Bureau
Tei King Street
Aletanaris
James F. Walsh
Engineer Corps
Washington Barracks
Washington-Virginia
Greater Hunting Creek
Thomas H Travers
N. B. Williamson
Percy HB. Clift
Arthur Kirby
Fairfax County
Fort Hunt
Fort Washington
King
Walsh
Alexandria
Hunting Creek
Welsh
Army
Board of Army Physicians
The Big Print Shop Ad Seeks New Clients
An advertisement for Judd & Detwailer Inc announces attractive printing services to win new business. The copy urges potential customers to discuss printing needs and notes a street address 620 472 with st. in the contact line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd & Detwailer, Inc
Judge urges tighter liquor laws after theft case
Chief Justice Covington urged stricter District controls on selling alcohol to intoxicated persons after Joseph Burch and Henry Barber, both white, were convicted of petty larceny for stealing a watch from Otto Haube. They received four months in Occoquan. their wives attended with children.
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Parsons
Covington
Criminal Court No
Joseph Burch
Henry Barbee
Otto Haube
Hauer
Burch
Barhes
Thomgan
Taylor
United States
McComas Hawken
Bo- Te J. Laws
New Takoma Park Line Schedule Changes Late Night Runs
Washington Railway and Electric Company updates Takoma Park line operations last night. Cars now depart Takoma Park at 12:47 a m and 1:17 a m and run through to Soldier Home junction, linking with city and wharf cars. Last suburban car to city times was 12:15 a m, causing inconvenience to visitors along Brightwood lings.
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Takoma Park
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Cara
Brightwood Barn
Soldiera’ Home
Brightwood
Supreme Court hears Maryland District auto tax challenge
Attorney Ralston for machine owners argues the Maryland tax on District of Columbia automobiles uses funds to pay high salaries of the Maryland automobile commission. He says the law imposes heavy fees beyond mere identification, discriminates against District residents, and interferes with interstate commerce. Maryland and District lawyers debate classification and state authority with a decision expected in two months.
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Ralston
Maryland
Auto Commission
D. I
District of Columbia
Fta Automobile Porirantealin
Jackson HO Ralston
United States Supreme Court
John T. Hendrick
Maryland Automobile Commission
Edgar A. Poe
District 13
Alaska
Poe
Iits
Supreme Court
F. 8. Stockbridge
Osborne L Yelfott
The
United States
Clement L’bouve
Wilmoth to address DC federation of women's clubs
James L. Wilmoth, chief clerk of the Treasury, will speak tomorrow morning at the Public Library assembly room. Disbursing officer of the gold fund on the battleship Tennessee, he discusses My Experiences With the American Relief Expedition. His first public appearance since returning from Europe, the talk is open to the public.
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James L. Wilmoth
Treasury Department
District of Columbia Federation of Women's Clubs
Wilnoth
United States
Tennessee
Mr. Wilmeth
Plaza Board Chosen Quick Relief For Plaza Awards
The commission consists of Guy Mason A C Wells and W W Spaulding chosen to organize this morning and begin undisputed award cases. They will be paid $20 daily while the inquiry into Union Station plaza property commences at 11 in the Department of Justice. Mason from New York World Spaulding clerk to House District committees and Wells West Virginia lawyer. The aim is to relieve those financially distressed by the failed previous awards and take up undisputed cases first.
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Washington
Berberich's
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Guy Mason
A. C. Welle
W. W. Spaulding
Union Station Plaza
Department of Justice
Coulter Wells
White House
Jong
Mason
New York World Bureau
Elizabeth
N. J
Spaulding
Johnson
Kentucky
Wells
West Virginia
Welle
Plaza
Boxer War Hero Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Col Randolph Dickins United States Marine Corps died Monday at Naval Hospital Philadelphia and was buried with military honors at Arlington. Born 1863 in Alexandria he joined in 1876 after graduating Virginia and was promoted through ranks to colonel in 1905. Decorated for bravery in the Spanish American War and Boxer Rebellion he is survived by his wife and sister.
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Randolph Dickins
Marine Corps
United States Marine Corpsa
Naval Hospital
Philadelphia
Arlington National Cemetery
Clark, Adams, Asterhaus
Dickins
Alexandria
Universalty of Virginia
Grant
Bickins
Births Reported In Local Family Notices
Cherie B and Irene No Woot welcome a girl Cyrus T and Edith Bright have a girl Oliver MW and Helen Gray bear a boy Robert T and Cathryn M Campbell announce a boy Thomas F and Helen H Tippett greet a girl Albert D and Grace B Gardner have a boy Sherry and Sophia A Stein reveal a girl William BR and Adam Gollan gift Thames J and Katherine H Mards have a girl Kapoiran and Elizabeth Maletti welcome a boy Edward L and Catherine C Anderson have a girl Charles J and Gladsonete announce a girl Augustus Brand and Josephine M Balderson a girl Arthur and Fannie Luckett welcome a boy Welter and Florence Johmean have a boy
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Cherie B
Irene No Woot
Cyrus T
Edith Bright
Oliver MW
Helen Gray
Robert T
Cathryn M' Campbell
Thomas F
Helen H. Tippett
Imy Albert D
Grace B. Gardner
Sherry
Sophia A. Stein
William BR
Adam Gollan
Thames J
Katherine H.mards
Kapoiran
Elizabeth Maletti
Edward L
LICENSED TO MARRY IN A LOCAL WEDDING NOTICE
The notice lists Derry M. Berry age 27 and Margaret A. Rup pest age 28, and Sudge Milton Strawburger with the officiating Rev. G. Ailgeratone. Harry N. Sher age 24 and Rosie Dann age 18 also set to wed with the same clergyman.
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Derry M. Berry
Margaret A. Ruppest
Sudge Milton Strawburger
Harry N. Sher
Rosie Dann
Rev. G. Ailgeratone
Deaths Reported In Local Notices From Providence
Death notices list Mary F Weadon 73, Gladys Sperle 23, infant child of John and Bonnie Chronis, Josiah T Miller 2 months, Anne E Johnson 74, Daniel W Reach 70, Daniel J Waters 3, Mary W Warner 39, Katherine Reed 47, Marguerite E 19, Josephine Cousing Shore, and others including addresses and hospital references. Names appear with ages and partial addresses in a cluttered death listing.
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Mary F. Weadon
Sears
Providence Hoag
John Browers
Gladys Sperle
Providence Hanital
John
Bonnie Chronis
Columbia Hospital
Josiah TL
Miller
Anna M. Downa
Stafford
Anne E_ Johnson
Daniel W. Reach
Daniel J. Waters
Mary W. Warner
Katherine P. Reed
Marguerite Eee
Eimer Grant
Cullinans
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Denmark
Germany
Los Serpt of Agriculture
Health Department
Department of Agriculture
Chestnut Farms Sanitary Dairy
Geo. M. Oyster, Jr
Conn. Ave
Sherbe
Ich
Seventh St
Thompson’s
Thompson Dairy
Eleventh St. N. W
Royal Pilsen
Abner-Drury Brewing Company
Masbioguos, DE
Warer
C. A. Muddiman & CO
Byron S. Adams
Peene
J. F. Walsh
U. 8
Engineer
Mary Fuller
Caldwell
Ohio
L. F. Cain
Nora M. Waller
Br. Cain
Marry Fuller
C. H. Darley
Charles H. Darley
Washington and Old Dominion Railway
Julia Nalis
South Alfred Street
Datley
Lynchburg Lodge of Masons
oMcers
Alexandria-Washington
Seminary
Episcopal Theological Seminary of
Virginia
Lon
R.A. Gibson
W. Ll. Cravatt
Beverly D Tucker
Southern
Veterkin
Randolph
C. B. Snowden
Clarence Brent Snowden
Arthur Snowden
King Street
W. F. Morton
Christ Episcopal Church
A. Walls
Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia
Thomas W. Robinson
Thomas Gibson
Edgar Snowden
Laurence Stabler
Samuel G. Brent
Henry 8. Wattien
Charles Kings& Son Company
BR. E. Gronau
Alexandria, Fre
A. D. Davis
Upton BD. Davis
Washington Southern Railway
Frebebt
Prince Street
Capital Traction Company
District Supremes Court
Joseph Hilug
Elia & Donaldson
Klug
City Bulletins
Norway
P Street
J. TD. Pyles
Shaffer, Florist
Harvey's
Assail
D. C
Warares
Bebnyy
Aukam
Beatty
Occonuan
Washington Fabliie
M. Goldsmith & Son Chas. A. Goldsmith Jewelers
F St. NW
Columbia School of Dancing
Harvard
Columbia
Pakistan
de Danse Studio
Atlantic City
Wyndham Brob
Naval Lodge Yellith and Peara
Mule J
Mabel Fairfax
Chevy Chass Lake
MC. Shane
C.K. Holgrems
W. WB. Woses & Sons ” and
Eleventh Streets
Brussels
Loeffler
A. Loeffler Sausage & Provision Co
Georgia Ave
IGLAS
W. L. Douglas
W.l.douglas
W.L. Douglas
Thia
W. L. Douglas BO
W. J. Douglas
WE. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Pennsyvania Ave
J. W
Home Ice CO
Sts. N. W
Wohen
F Street
N. W
Deniers
Wike
Phome West
Heurich Brewing Co
Bright
H. MN
D. Parkes
Igza Hih
Ars
Guamlity
Vree City
D. J. O Connell
John P. Agnew & Co
Woodward Building
National Electrical Supply Co
S. A. Ave
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