Ships Board to Scan Lines Reputation Rate Preference Urged
The Shipping Board hearing on ship leasing stressed door to door impact by home port on vessel allocation. Members heard requests from Munson lines for three 85 foot ships, Pacific Steamship urged enforcement of section 28 to aid American lines, and cities from San Francisco to Los Angeles sought new tonnage for Orient service and tourist trade to Honolulu.
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Associated Press
Shipping Board
Lasker
Présant
F.C. Mudison
Munson Steamship Lines
Munson
W. L. Clark
Pacific Steamship Company
Canada
W. D. B. Dobson
Portland
Astoria
Columbia Pacific Steamship Company
San Francisco
Seth Mann
Japan
Alpha Phi Alpha Plan Pilgrimage for Baltimore Convention
In connection with the fourteenth annual convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity to be held in Baltimore December 27 to 31, national president Simeon Booker of Baltimore and national secretary Normah L. McGhee of Washington lead preparations.
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Baltimore
Simeon §. Booker
Normah L. McGhee
Washington
Vim-O-Gen Yeast Vitamine Tablets Boost Vitality
Advertising copy urges taking two Vim-O-Gen Yeast Vitamine Tablets three times daily to improve nourishment energy and nerve strength. It claims concentrated vitamins enhance digestion appetite and flesh, leading to a healthier color and stronger physique as shown by a vigorous pictured man.
Vim-O-Gen Yeast Vitam ines Promised Health Boost
Advertisements claim Vim-O-Gen Yeast Vitamine Tablets greatly improve vigor and appearance. Three daily tablets with meals supposedly deliver vitamins A and B, plus iron, with quick, lasting results and a money back refund after ten days.
Frederick Douglass Memorial Association Plans Pilgrimage
Mrs Mary Talbert president of the Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical association sought permission for a delegation pilgrimage to the Frederick Douglass home in Anacostia. Talbert consented and named Miss Nannie H Burroughs and Miss Lesle Pendleton as hostesses. Over five hundred college men are expected to participate. Dean George Willard Cook of Howard University will give a short address.
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Mary
Man Held for Grand Jury in Drug Store Break-In
James E. Jones was held for the grand jury under an 8000 bond on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal in connection with an alleged entry of a drug store at Fourteenth street and Rhode Island avenue northwest. Patrolman Young testified he fired at Jones as he attempted to pry the register. Dr Frank B Tipton testified the intruder left a tap and tools on a ledge inside the store.
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James E. Jones
Pace
McMahon
Lardeny
Fourteenth Street
Fthode Island Avenue
I. Young
Down & Task Register
Frank B. Tipton
Attacks Qualifications of Rejected Bidder for High School
The District commissioners say George Hyman lacks qualifications for the Eastern High School superstructure job due to ground work focus. They file an injunction answer noting Wyne’s bid was $9,700 lower than Hyman’s, and cite past extensions and insufficient equipment for building construction.
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George Hyman
Eastern High School
Hyman
Gebtes E. Wyne
Dbn
Firth
Byres
Haster
Held on Girls Charge in Alexandria Court
William A. Smith of 111 Duke Street Alexandria was held for the grand jury under $10,000 by Police Judge McMahon on a charge filed by 16 year old Thelma Hewlett of 616 1st Street Northeast. The girl testified Smith asked her to marry him and induced her to ride in his automobile. Vernon Posteh, a public chauffeur, said Smith hired his car and directed him to drive to the city’s deserted districts. Smith was arrested by Detective C. C. Wise and Sergeant C. Z. Davis of the Fifth precinct station.
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Wiliam A. Smith
Duke Street
Alexandria
McMahon
Thelma Hewlett
Smiith
Vernon Posteh
Smith
C. C. Wise
C. Z. Davis
Fifth Precinct
Hired Nov 11 Stole Nov 12 Local Theft Conviction
James Lewis was convicted by Police Judge McMahon on a theft charge for taking a pint bottle of peach and a five pound box of candy valued at 2.50 from his workplace at 606 Pennsylvania Ave. He admitted stealing after starting work November 11 and taking items on November 12. He said the peach was for himself and chocolates for his girl.
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James Lewis
McMahon
Pennsylvania Avenue
Forthwest
Lewis
Snider Miller
Judge Peter Delivers Grand Jury Charge in Rockville
Judge Edward G C Peter told the grand jury at the November term that constitutions and laws must be observed whether approved or not and no law should be repealed for nonenforcement. He urged focus on liquor law violations in the county. Marriage notices include Emily Edna Briggs of Washington weds Henry Wade Seaford of Granite Quarry New York at the minister’s home with a Washington friend present. Other couples: Mary L Gregg with Russell L Ransbottom of Purcellville Virginia Mary J Carney with John H Rose of Washington Bertha V Wy Song of Washington with Joseph M Mortis of Alexandria County Virginia and Mistracy James with Howata Harding of Washington.
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Rockville
Edward GC
Peter
Emily Edna Briggs
Washington
Henry Wade Seaford
Granite Quarry
N. Y
O. C. Barnes
The
Christian Church
Washinton
Mary L. Gregg
Russell L. Ransbottom
Purcellville
Mary J. Carney
John H. Rose
Bertha V. Wysong
Joseph M. Mortis
Alexandria County
Virginia
James
Howata ¥. Harding
Five Days to Decide The Post Prize Auto Winners
As The Post campaign nears its close on November 19 at 9 PM the final vote scale determines who wins fifteen automobiles and many prizes. Candidates push for new subscriptions with renewed effort while observers note several dark horses and last minute boosts.
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Post
Btute
Cole—de Chandler
Washington
Post-cavera
Astralogidta
Ekponéita
Otdhst Sciences Fava Bedn
Duplicate Extra Vote Ballots Mailed For Verification
Duplicates of the extra vote ballots were mailed Monday night to candidates to verify extra votes from the last $30 club offer. If a candidate does not receive notification by Wednesday, they should contact the campaign department. Do not return duplicates. original ballots go to the sealed ballot box and any miscredited votes must be reported immediately by phone or telegraph. All other ballots held by candle dates must be returned before November 19 at 9 am for counting by official judges.
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Campaign Department
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