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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1921

Page

6

New American Citizens Honored at Columbia High School

A large crowd attended Columbia High School for a ceremony awarding certificates to new American citizens. Justice McCoy spoke on allegiance, EH J Henning compared new citizens to bridegrooms, and Mrs. Minor welcomed guests. The Americanization orchestra played, and the audience sang America.

U. S E. J. Henning Columbia High School Justice McCoy KE. C. Graham Edward C Graham Board of Education America Marguerite Spalding Gerry Laureb Hanessian Armenia Gregory .Lex Sophie Schultz Rashid Ackad Stein Salvatore Deslo Theodore Theos M. Tisgiotta Gebler W. Harrison Labor EH. J. Henning United States Henning Minor Francis St. Clair George Maynard Minor The Daughters of the American Revolution Raymond Grist Naturalzation Bureau Maude Arton David D. Caldwell QT. Moore Naturalization Bureau

Star Mile Amazar Drops Part of Mann Act Charges

Mile. Amazar former member of Chicago and Reston Opera groups withdraws part of her charges against star baritone Cjecermes Baklanoff. She alleges he brought her to the United States under promise of marriage and later refused to marry. Deportation orders existed for both, Baklanoff later readmitted to fulfill his opera engagement. Affidavit from Paris where Amazar resides cites a third party who brought her to America and says she sang with the Boston company before Chicago. The immigration department will review the new evidence.

wChicago Lucille Amazar Chicago Reston Opera Cjecermes Kaklanoff Chicago Opera Company Mile. Amazar Baklanoff United States Marrage

Gas Price Rise by One Cent Across Regions

The Standard Oil Company announced a one cent increase in the wholesale price of gasoline. New York price rises to 27 cents per gallon, with the New Jersey company covering New Jersey, the Carolinas, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. Prices now stand at 25 cents in New Jersey and 24 cents in Baltimore and Washington.

New York Standard Oil Company New Jersey New Jersey’ Company South and North Carolina Virgina West Virginia Maryland District of Columbia Baltimore Washington

All Maryland Hails Foch Honor And Gold Medal

After a day of tributes in three cities Marshal Ferdinand Foch received two honorary degrees and four speeches before departing Washington for a 20 day U S and Canada tour. He landed a gold medal from 1 600 Washington pupils and met Gov Ritchie and Admiral Wilson before visiting Annapolis and the Navy Yard.

Ferdinand Foch Washington United States Canada Baltimore Naval Academy The American Legion Col D. John Markey Ritchie Annapolis Marshal Foch America Lafayette Monument Gen. Pershing Ambassador Jusserand Hugh Co. Wallace Admiral Debon Buat

Baltimore Honors Foch With City Welcome and Degrees

Baltimore crowds acclaim Marshal Foch in a lengthy visit that included honorary doctor of laws degrees from Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland. A ground breaking for Maryland’s World War dead memorial and a French flag gift to the Service Star Legion mark the ceremonies.

Baltimore Associated Press Marshal Foch Johns Hopkins Maryland Loyola College City Hall Broening Cty City Hall Plaza Service Star Legion France Frank J. Goodnow Marshal Fech Homewood

Stinnes Invests Millions Abroad Across Continents

Paris dispatch reports Hugo Stinnes’s foreign investments totaling many millions in marks and foreign currencies. The French list includes stakes in Italian AlpIn Montan, Swedish shipbuilding, Prague gas works, Austrian Metallurgical, Swiss Pro Montana, German-Austrian dye works, and ventures in South America and Mexico oil. The note suggests Germans seek profits abroad to evade domestic taxes while the UK tour seeks new exchange gains as the mark declines.

Wythe Williams Cabre Paris Hugo Stinnes London Stinnes Germany Alpin Montan Gesellschaft Italy Oresundsvarvet Prague Ang Geinitz Pro Montana Zug Switzerland Chile South America Herr Stinnes Spain Portugal Scandinavia Baltic States Austria Otto Wolf Hag Essen and Stahl Electrical Works Cap Polonia Holland Far East Dutch Indies

Americans Held by Mexican Bandits Near Santa Valalie

Four Americans captured by Mexican bandits at Santa Valalie, 22 miles from Chihuahua, were held for four hours and released when no ransom arrived. Victims included Edgar Butts and wife, Willard Benham, and Mary Long, daughter of a former consulate agent. Soon after, Mexican mine owner Oscar Trevino was seized and freed on a $5,000 ransom. The revolt in Lowe, California, appears nearly over.

Santa Valalie Chihuahua State Department Wea Adyiséed Edgar Butts American Smelting and Refining Company Willard Benham Misa Mary Long Parall Oscar ‘Trevino Lowe California

Federal Judge rejects arrest demand for press union chief

Knoxville Tenn November 22 Federal Judge EE Sanford refused to order the arrest of Maj George Berry president of the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union upon a petition by Chicago union No 3 alleging criminal contempt The attorneys said Judge Sanford would hold the warrant and let the original contempt case proceed The case involving misappropriation of funds and removal from office is set for December in Federal court in Knoxville.

Knoxville Tenn EE. T. Sanford Maj George Berry International Printing Pressmen and Assistants’ Union Chicago Union Maj. Berry A. T. Bowen Frank I. Bowen the International Sanford Berry

One SLAIN IN MILK STRIKE IN CLEVELAND

In Cleveland on November 22 a man was killed and two others injured amid clashes between striking milk wagon drivers of the Telling Belle Vernon Company and strikebreakers. Police and guards exchanged shots. four guards were arrested for carrying concealed weapons. The fatality occurred when a man was crushed beneath the wheels of a grocery truck during an attack on its driver.

Cleveland Tell-ing Belle Vernon Company

Recall Vote Upheld by North Dakota High Court

North Dakota supreme court denied five taxpayers writ prohibiting canvassing board from canvassing October 28 recall vote. Inauguration of Hestes as thirteenth governor set for 3 p m. canvassing board to meet 10 a m tomorrow. Officials’ departure marked by excitement as justices rejected injunction and fraud affidavits were not considered true.

Bismarck N. Cal Associated Press North Dakota Supreme Court KR. 4 Nestas Swain Bjorn Johnson John A. Kitchin Agriculture and Labor Lenn J. Frazier William Lemire John N. Hagan Justice Robinson Erect Hestes

Stillman divorce hearings to be moved to Canada

Guardian John B. Mack said a motion will seek Canadian testimony for the Stillman divorce case. Anne A. Stillman and Guy Stillman are central parties as James A. Stillman questions paternity. Proceedings remain in flux with Montreal and Three Rivers witnesses to be examined and hearings in Poughkeepsie continuing next week.

Associated Press Stillman Poughkeepsie John B. Mack Guy Stillman James A. Stillman New York Anne A. Stillman

Dante Statue to Be Unveiled in Meridian Hill Park

The Fine Arts Commission aims for December 1 to unveil a Dante memorial statue in Meridian Hill Park with President Harding possibly attending. A New York Dante commission decision, Gen Dragoni’s presence, and a temporary pedestal mark preparations as Italian societies plan official attendance.

The Fine Arts Commission Darte Meridian Hill Park Harding Dante Commission New- York Drag Italy Bine Arts Commission Washington New York Dante Memorial Commission of C. B. Corrigan Archdiocese of Baltimore Thomas J. Sha~han Cathalics University

Golden wedding joy for Waters in Olney celebration

In Olney near Olney on Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Waters celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at Belmont their home. About 100 relatives and friends attended including all their children and grandchildren. The couple, ages 71 and slightly older, received many presents and remain in excellent health.

Maurice F. Stup Derwood Henry €. Ritchie Wag Stup Ritchie Thomas W. Waters

Swedish opera star Christine Nilsson dies

Copenhagen mourns Christina Nilsson a famed operatic soprano once called the second Swedish nightingale She risen to prominence in Paris and New York from 1864 1870s and 1880s with farewell concerts beginning 1888 and retirement in 1891 Born 1843 in Stockholm she debuted as Violetta in Traviata in Paris 1864 Her marriages to Auguste Bourgeaud 1872 and Count Casa di Miranda 1887 are noted.

Christine Nilsson Jenny Lind Europe America Stockholm Paris Violetta Mme. Nilsson Strakosen Russia Austria Spain Scandinavia Auguste Bourgeaud Count Casa di Miranda

Seven Women and One Man Chosen as Jury in Burch Case

In Los Angeles on November 22, seven women and one man were passed as jurors in the Arthur Burch trial, paired with co defendant Mrs Madalynne Obenharn for the murder of J Belton Kennedy. A prospective juror remained under examination as court adjourned, with peremptory challenges to begin tomorrow. defense and prosecution hold twenty and ten challenges respectively.

Los Angeles Associated Press Arthur Church Madalynne Obenharn J. Belton Kennedy Paul W. Schenk Burch John J. Sullivan Seattle Wash W. A Burch Evanston Obenchain

Bates College Alumus Association Dinner Speakers

President Clifton D. Gray of Bates College gave the main address at a Washington Bates College Alumus Association dinner at the Richmond hotel last night. Other speakers included Merrill, Ham, Durkee of Howard University, with Frank H. Briggs of the Washington alumni organization presiding.

Clifton D. Gray Bates’ College Washington Bates College Alumus Richmond Hotel Cc. Merrill William F. Ham J. Stanley Durkee Howard University Frank H. Briggs Washington Alumni Organization

Lashanska Charms Washington in Debut at National Theater

Hulda Lashanska, a gifted young soprano, delighted a Washington audience in her National Theater debut under Mrs. Wilson-Greene. She offered three classical arias, followed by Schubert and Grieg selections, with strong enunciation and a wide vocal range, earning praise for artistry and poised accompaniment by Florence Harvey.

Hulda Lashanska Ea E Adiant Washington Natonal Theater Capital Gluck Haldenroslein Schumann Ernst Richard Strauss Liszt Lorelei Mme. Lashanska Steppe Gretchaninoff Ischaikowsky Grieg Dvorak MacDowell Werner Josten Misa Florence Harvey

Mrs James J Hill Dies at 73 in St Paul

J Paul Minn Nov 22 Mrs James J Hill widow of James J Hill president of the Great Northern railway died at her home after a long illness She was 73 and had been ill since her husband died in May 1916 She will be buried beside him on the Hill estate North Oaks farm near St Paul Born in New York City in 1846 she came to St Paul in 1854 and married after convent education in Milwaukee

S J. Paul Minn James J. Hill Great Northern Railway Hall Hill North Oaks Farm St. Paul New York City Bill Milwaukee

Obituary notes for Mrs Hill and family in 1867

Mrs Hill, widow of a local attorney, died. she had driven daily to his office. Survived by six daughters and three sons living in Washington DC Seattle New York St Paul Rio de Janeiro. Also mentions Sir Ernest Shackleton arriving with the Antarctic expedition aboard the Quest expecting to stay about two weeks.

Hall Rio de Janeiro Ernest Shackleton Quest

Restaurant man explains relief from indigestion with Phos-Pho Vitamine

A Washington restaurant owner describes severe indigestion and constipation until he tried Phos-Pho Vitamine at meals. He reports rapid improvement, with digestion normalizing, appetite returning, and increased energy after a week. The ad promotes the Irving Laboratory product sold in Washington and nationwide, with postage-paid bottle offers.

Coast Bakaris Washington Mr Bakarts Furst St. N . Tie Irving Laboratory Wheeling W Va Washington, D. C Ady

Also Mentioned on This Page

Americanization School SROP STAR Singer Kaklanoff Standard Oil Liccerr & Myers Yosacco Co Foch Marshal John Paul Jones Joven Academy Henry B. Wilson Fech Admiral Wilson Washington Railway and Electric Company Tor Frelinghuysen Senator Glass Gen. Dawes Secretary of the Navy Mr. Roosevelt Bliss Harbord Admiral Grayson Conner de Mierry Count de Chambrun Cornelius Vanderbilt Col House McAdoo Leland Harrison Autehins Union Station Marshals Boutroux Dées Etienne Emile Marie Boutroux Teady Sorbonne Legion of Honor Berlin Mexico Aegia Krupp, Stinnes, Thiessey Sthers Argentine Brazil Haiti Reparations Commission Guatemala Fatima Fatima Cigarettes Union Dakota High Court Dante Fine Arts‘Commission Copenhagen Christina Nilsson Burch Jury Bates Mme Lashanska Charms Shackleton Edmonston’s Edmonston& CO Andrew Betz Washington Post
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