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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1921

Page

6

Ten Women Among 157 New District Attorneys

A DC Bar examining committee presented ten women and 157 men as successful in the June bar examinations for admission to practice. Chief Justice Walter McCoy administered oath. recipients include Edith Archey, Frances Park, Glenn Eno and many others from Washington and other states.

John Paul Earnest District of Columbia Bar Association Yestern Day District Supreme’ Court Morgan H Beach Walter McCoy Washington Cones of Law George Washington University Frances E Park Edith M. Archey Glenn Eno Laura E Halsey Maud E. Felheimer Grace McVey Annabel Matthews Mabel Owen Henrietta H. Epstein Sarah Creedon Washington College Harnest Edwin S Booth Towa Kate Knight Briggs Massachusetts Herbert Clarence Fooks Idaho Cornelius H. Fonville North Carolina Lyttleton Fox New York B Kirke Hamilton Kentucky Henry T Hunt Ohio Ernest W. Leary Virginia John Stevens Maxwell Florida Elmer C. Smith Maryland Francis H Templeton North Dakota Walter W.W Warwick Alfred 8. Weill John Edward Walis Washington States Edith Marshall Archey Dean G Acheson Connecticut Max H. Aronson Stanley B Anderson Washington State Walter M. Berry Oregon Cameron Burton District of Columbia Albert Vickers Bryan Francis’ Robert Bell George de Brodes Eugene F Boyer FV. Brennan West Virginia C M Barnes Ernest M. Biron Frank Buckley E K_ Burlew Pennsylvania Thomas Y Clark Indiana John J Cooney J F Carter Sara A. Creeden Harry J Campaign Wisconsin Alfred Cerceo Clarence M. Crews Francis E. Carney William J Crane Rhode Island Charles J Diller M. M Duffy James E Dwyer Vermont Joseph Wilford Davis Matthew Dorsey Ernest R. Decker William A D Duke New York Newell Windom Ellison Tennessee Henrietta Helen Epstein John O'C FitzGerald Joseph Conrad Fehr Utah Michael A Fredo Maud Fellheimer AH Farr Louis Fried MM. Flannery Wilburn. Finch Norman B Frost Harry J Flanders Illinois John Thomas Fowler Robert L Glass Walter R Gould John E Clancy Abraham Goldstein Joseph HL Hazen E. J Hanson Albert H. Heiby South Dakota J_ S Hawley Massachusets Philip Herman Laura H Halsey Ralph E. Heitmalier Christ Holm Lhoyd W Holmes Missouri JF Hassin Ronald M Holmes Henry Guy Hunt S Hirshman Daniel J Heffernan Albert Allen Jones Kansas Herbert H. Johnson Minnesota Monroe Jonson Robert W Johnston John C Kramer Iowa Harold T Kay Ogden G J Keassenrcth Daniel W. Kearney Vincent J. Kenny New Jersey Maurice Kay Patrick F Kirby William Katz Norman B. Kane Arthur C Keefer John M Karns Samuel Winston Lacy Henry L. Lymn Nathan Levin Onnecticut Robert &. Lynch R J Lehman William 48 Lyons Maurice FE Lanman Whitley FP McCoy Francis C. McCoy John R. McGrory Timothy J Mahoney Essie Cleveland McNemar Yinots T A Moore Frederick G. Macdonald Georgia Mary Grace McVey James R Morford Delaware Charles L Mullen Maurice D. Malone Joseph C. McGarraghy W Moxley Clifford C. McCormick Charlies F Miller, Jr Albert Miller Bartram J. Murphy Chester J. McGuire W. H Moore Edward T. Noe, Jr I. L. Nickerson Preston M. Nash Mabel M Owen R. Mon. O'Hara John J. O’brien Luke C. O’brien Frances Elizabeth Park New_York Georges W Parsons Michigan Franklin GC Parks Aksel M. Pedersen Julian D Simpson Briges George Simpich Harry F Sokolov Philip E Siggers Samuel Garrett Swain John F Wallace James B. Wagstaff Raymond T. Ying- Ying Leslie B. Young New Or

Grotto Band Concert For Joppa Lodge Building Fund

The Kahnpelis Grotto band will give a concert Thursday night at Quincy Retreat and Georgia Avenue Northwest in connection with the Joppa Lodge celebration. The event aims to raise funds for a new lodge building.

Kahnpelis Grotto Quincy Retreet Georgia Avenue Northwest

Swarm TQ New Golf Course Opens at Potomac Park

The new nine hole golf course at Potomac Park opened yesterday morning attracting a large crowd despite chilly weather. Col Clarence Sherrill notes golfers prefer cool conditions and the eighth and ninth holes offer driving power. The course, formerly a three hole practice area, now welcomes players with no charge for use.

Potomac Park Clarence Sherrill

City Manager Plan Wins in Alexandria Historic Vote

The Alexandria election approved a city manager form by 1480 to 318, with 1622 majority. Five councilmen will be elected next June to select a mayor and hire a city manager, who will oversee city operations under council supervision. A Knights of Pythias convention opened in Alexandria with public ceremonies. Visitors may tour the old Friendship engine house next week, guided by veteran William H. Humphries. Prohibition fines were imposed in a corporate court case, including $100 to Peyton Ballenger and $250 to J. C. Lucy, with others jailed or fined for violations.

Washington Post Bureau Patrick 'T Alexandria James M. Duncan George C. Cabell Order Virginia Theodore Harris B. Hammer Julian ¥. Williams R. B. Bell, Jr B. A. Ruffin Margaret Sacrey Pythian Sisters Elsie E .Vandervort Washington The Elks’ Home Oriental Lodge Young Peoples Friendship Engine House South Alfred Street William H. Humphries Humphries Company of Friendship Company George Washington Robinson Moncure Peyton Ballenger Ballenger J. C. Lucy William Jones

Midvale Steel Chief Says Loss at Present. Dividends Not Feasible

New York Oct 4 W E Corey chairman of Midvale Steel and Ordnance told stockholders at the annual meeting that high freight rates and coal costs make it impossible to resume dividends. He said the company is operating at a loss.

New York W E. Corey Midvale Steel and Ordnnance Company

B. and O. to Buy 2000 New Freight Cars

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad awards contracts for 2,000 new freight cars. Senior VP George M. Shriver announced the purchase, totaling 2,200,090 dollars.

Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company George M. Shriver

Police Head Attacks Help for Tammany Leader in 1920s NYC

Inspector Dwyer testified that former Governor Whitman urged him to “get” a Tammany leader to improve Whitman’s political standing. He recounted a night at Whitman’s home where a whisky drink led to a plan to move two plainclothes officers to the Tenderloin to raid gambling and “get” the leader.

John F Dwyer Whitman New York County Dwyer

Navy Assignments Lead To Wide-Scale Fleet Reassignments

Navy announces a broad shuffle of officers across the Atlantic and Pacific fleets. Rear Admiral Frederic B. Bassett Jr takes command of base detachment destroyer squadrons Niantic, with Lieut Comdr Andrew C. Bennett moving to U S S 8-16 and Lieut Comdr Franklin B. Conger detached to U S Delaware. Numerous other line officers, medical and supply corps detachments, and engineers shift between ships, yards, and training stations, including transfers to the Kansas, Delaware, and Connecticut groups as of October and November 1921.

Frederic B. Bassett, Jr Niantic Fleet Andrew C. Bennett U. 8 Coma Franklin B. Conger U. S. Delaware Destroyer Force Atlantic Lyaut. Comiar Richard Pleld Reven’ Servios New York Paul Jones Henry Jeas Eleffer U 58 S Michigan Peary Philip ©. Ransom Walter D Seed Naval Gun Factory Navy Yard Washington, D. C Pacific Fleet George L. Woodruff Datachea Connecticut U.S. S. McCook Walter 8. Carrington Paul Hamilton Texas Liedt, Phaungey Sacramento Atlantic Heat Peut Thomas F. Downey Niagara Ui Aedvead Alphonsus I. Flynn U. S. S. Connecticut Kansas Carl F. Holden U. S. S. Mason U. & S Mahan Ralph U Hyde Special Service Squadron Revenue Service WN. Y Harry K Leventon U. S U. Connecticut Albert K. Rumsey U Sready John S. Cohen, Jr Galveston Stuart K. Fox Naval Training Station Great Lakes Henry Nielson U. S . Connecticut Naval Communications Navy Department Walter W.W. Gokes Newport News Sonsane Maurice 5. Mathis Controy Ey Force Atlantic Fleet Guy, B. Mcarthur Medical Corps Philadelphia Hugh R. Phinney Revenue Mare Island Calif James F. Runner Marine Recruiting Station San Francisco Hill “Warren Naval Hospital New Port Hagle Hiram B. West Horace Hursh Dental Corps U. S. Navy John F Hatch Boston Mags Frank Baldwin Supply Corps First Naval District Maurice M Smith Washington, Dcy Lewis N Moeller Civil Engineer Corps Naval Base San Diego Naval Station Guam Robert BE. Thomas Twelfth Naval District Bower R. Patrick U .S. & Wyoming U. S. S. Great Northern David Tribou Naval Home Eidelphia Pa Joseph H Brooks Chaplain Corps North Dakota

Champion House Cleaner Claim in Slim, Humorous Ad

An old promotional ad extols Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as the champion house cleaner for the body. It claims the medicine clears bloating and stomach pains, restores appetite, and removes mucus from the intestinal tract. The copy promises a money back guarantee and lists local drugstores distributing the product.

Champion Mayr O'P Donnell Adw

Three Days Left In Post Campaign For 100000 Votes

The Post sponsors a $40,000 campaign offering 100,000 extra votes, a $200 merit prize, and one of fifteen cars to be awarded on Novem ber 19. Campaigns race to 3 p.m. October 8 with new subscriptions emphasized to boost standings and potential winners.

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All Candidates to Get Equal Time in Effort for 100000 Votes

All candidates receive equal time for the 100000 vote offer ending Saturday October 8 at 9 p.m. Subscriptions postmarked by then count. Washington and outlying areas may work to the final hour. Campaign office on the fifth floor of The Post building will close promptly. Those in the office at closing will be waited upon. Don’t be too late.

Washington Post Dodge Oakland Chevrolet Maxwell

Prize Contest Attracts Veterans And New Entrants

In a sweepstakes offering cash and special merit prizes, the field grows daily as fifteen prize automobiles draw attention. Most contenders eye the $4,835 Cadillac while the first prize remains within reach for any candidate or fresh entrant, with no winner yet declared.

Campaign Subscriptions and Vote Boost In Local Election

The article explains how candidates gain extra votes through new subscriptions and the importance of clear, complete subscription stubs. It details recording requirements, district and address labeling, and how to correctly mark NW NE SW or 3 E. The campaign office tracks subscriptions and extra votes, with a deadline of October 8 for counting.

New Subscriptions Offer Ends Soon With Extra Votes

An enticing promotion promises two $30 prizes and extra voting rights if subscriptions reach targets. A 100 000 vote ballot is offered for 45 in subscriptions and a 160 000 vote ballot for higher totals. The deal ends at 9 p.m. October 8 with three days left to participate.

Condemns Impure Food Under Pure Food Act Action

Justice Stafford and Assistant United States Attorney Charles W. Arth ordered condemnation of 4447 packages labeled pink pills for pale people blue milla black pills and other colored pills 24 pairs of fat Irish mackerel 32 boxes of noodles and 1% cases of canned corn as violations of the Pure Food Act with the action taken yesterday.

Justice Stafford United States Charles W. Arth

Advertising Club Hears Buyer's Week Plan

Ad clubs luncheon at the Raleigh hotel discussed a buyers' week proposal from the Presidents 5 conference on unemployment. The plan aims to relieve local unemployment and boost business, with a committee chaired by J Cassett to study its approval and implementation cooperation with other groups. New members Henry C Stein and Merton P Jackson were elected. J J Cassett will speak Tuesday on Psychology in Advertising. Lasker of the Shipping Board is slated to address in two weeks.

Washington Advertising Club Raleigh Hotel I J Cassett Hecht Company Lawrence Rubel Henry C. Stein Merton P. Jackson 4E Lasker Shipping Board J. J. Cassett Harry Hahn

Patron Saint Honored by Franciscan Order

Saint Francis services at the Franciscan monastery Brookland marked the anniversary of the saint's death. High mass by Dominican Father Revex Shahan opened, with Rev D Fagan of Columbus preaching on modern ills and the need for cure. Afternoon benediction and a Latin transitus procession drew many attendees from across the city.

Francis of Assisi Foander Brokland Francis Brookland

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Chief Justice Washington Law SWARM Tomeac Park Old Friendship Company Midvale Corey Enright Inspector Dwyer Ellen O'Grady Meyer Legislative Committee Edward P. Hughes NAVY Standard Oil Company Franciscan St. Francis of Assisi Brookland Monastery Dr. Caldwell W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monnecello
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