District Bar Plans to Place Three Washington Lawyers on President’s List
A District Bar Association meeting formed a nine member committee to select three eminent Washington attorneys to recommend to the President for vacancies on the District Supreme Court. The association will actively support its candidates and oppose a salaried auditor plan, urging hearings on bills 147 and 162. Leon Tobriner was elected director to lead the effort.
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Aia
Fedral
MEET ALL CHARITY CLAIMS AND STAFF CHANGES
The first meeting of the charity society for the fiscal year began yesterday at the general office. In attendance were William W Delis John Tosksan and others. committee appointments were made, resignations noted, and staff changes discussed. The group planned the annual meeting around December 1 and reported receipts sufficient to cover expenditures.
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NPR
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John Toskdsan
Hopkins
Benari
Fann
Ty Geors
Helen Nicais
Tochardson
Walhan
Ives
Senae
Insafe
Mire Wilson
Re Tr Sociers
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Mas Ruth
Adama
Turena Bureau
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Hormina
Atv
Mira & Hall
West
Jim Wilder
Anal Voss
Henry Lane Schmeltz Dies A Bank Executive Remembered
Henry Lane Schmeltz, longtime banker and president of the Shinely Brothers Bank in Newport News, died at his home after a lingering illness. He led the Dominion Trust company and was survived by his wife, three children, and several siblings.
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Pehimaly
Shinetle
Woman Eats Hat After Cow Kills Animal Scene
An incident described in a garbled report recounts a woman at a rural setting who fed on a hat after a cow felled a horse. Bystanders intervene as she chews the ornamental headwear while threatening people nearby.
Representative group calls for donations amid famine plea
A fragmented text describes a committee named Perey Regend appealing to the people to donate funds for the county’s work. The effort centers on aiding women and children, highlighting distress among families and urging aid despite difficult conditions.
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Aztec Club Feast Remembers Vera Cruz Captures in 1847
Rear Admiral Badger presided at the Aztec Club banquet marking the seventy seventh anniversary of the organization. Officers and guests toasted the president army navy and marine corps with recollections of the Vera Cruz sieges in 1847. Notable members including Brig Gen Grbson Col Porterfield and Admiral Upshur attended among others.
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Naval Academy
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Urge District Suffrage Committee Named to Gauge Sentiment
The district suffrage committee was formed to ascertain sentiment on granting DC residents the franchise. Members reported indifference in Congress toward the Districts voting rights and urged action during the session. Reports highlighted real estate issues and proposed measures to address property ownership questions tied to federal representation.
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le Chamber
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Wife's Will Ignores Croker in Lark October 13
Elizabeth F Croker's probate filing names four children Richard Jr and Howard Croker Ethel Croker and Florence Massine as heirs and executors without bond The May 27 1914 will and a codicil allocate real and personal property worth over 20000 among the offspring and specific jewelry bequests include diamonds sunburst and turquoise ring plus church legacies Portchester NY and Sandyford residences are noted for Croker and Massine citation.
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Elizabeth F Croker
Ethel J Croker
Howard J. Croker
Florence C Mas- Sime
Florence
Missing girl elopes with local suitor in reported wedding
Report notes a missing girl eloped with a local man. Ambrose, a Dk pire mene official, investigated disappearance rumors. The couple allegedly wed in a private ceremony and a funeral associate offered forgiveness by telephone as authorities tracked the case.
Death and lawsuit shadow 4000 mile race aftermath
A distorted report states a race result and a death following injuries from a fall during a long event. Coroners and officials are probing possible causes while families confront the tragedy.
Motorcycle Crash Injures Local Man in Florida Avenue Incident
Silen Browd suffered multiple injuries after a motorcycle collision on Florida Avenue between Sadah and Seventh Streets. He was knocked down and sustained a fractured rib and three broken ribs, then transported to a local hospital for treatment.
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Sy Rapucyck
Walton Street
Mrs Waterbury A Bride Polo Player's Ex-Wife Weds Author
Mrs Maude Waterbury former wife of Lawrence W Waterbury and member of an all American polo team marries David Gray the author in a civil ceremony officiated by Judge Overocker. Attended by Mrs Roosevelt and Mrs Hackett the wedding occurs in this city with only witnesses present.
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Washington Post
Poughkeepsie
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Waterbury
Portland
Valentine 2 Hall
New York
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Gets-it Corn Cure Promises Quick Corn Vanishing
An old advertisement touts GETS-IT as a simple two drop cure for corns, warts, and bunions. It claims two seconds to shrink the corn and peel away, with no sticking to stockings or irritation, and lists sellers in Chicago and Washington stores.
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Chicago
O'Donnell
Hastings Battle Ends Saxon Rule 848 Years Ago
A fragment recounts William the Conqueror's 1066 Hastings victory over Harold, ending Saxon rule and paving Norman rule in England. It details landing at Bulverhith, the climactic battle, Harold's death, and William's eventual kingship. The account notes night rituals and tactical moves before the decisive day.
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Honeymoon Delayed Forty Years Ends With Westward Move
Syracuse report details Herbert Nelson Smith born in Bertie Ontario and Mary Batley Thornton of Pittsburgh who married in England long ago and renewed vows after a 40 year postponement. The couple now travel west from Syracuse toward Bertie Ontario to start their belated life together.
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Mary Batley
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Thornton
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Mrs Thornton
Village
Lawyers Gather Today Peace and Plowshares
Lawyers from nearly all states, the District of Columbia, Porto Rico and the Philippine Islands, attend the twenty fourth annual conference of the commission on uniform State law at the Willard in Washington. Charles T Terry of New York City opens the session at 10 am. discussions cover labor, eugenics, marriage and divorce, and the uniform act for corporations. Several delegates per state, and the event coincides with the American Bar Association meeting starting October 20.
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New York City
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Edward W Frost
Milwaukee
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President's Cotton for Sale at Red Cross Bazaar
New York officials announce an auction of a presidential bale of cotton to raise funds for European war distress relief. The Red Cross bazaar runs nine days starting October with proceeds including donated cotton gowns from Washington society women and Mrs Martin H Glynn supporting sewing efforts.
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Senator Lewin Abandons Appeal Over Washington Land Case
Senator James Hamilton Lewin through counsel abandoned yesterday the appeal from a Washington Supreme Court ruling requiring recognition of Ndith Phillipe as a co owner of land purchased in 1890. The case centers on whether the father held rights to sell the full title under homestead law during the motherhood claim. Attorney General Chegory ALE was briefed as Muskingon discussed antitrust action with federal officials. trial set for later this month in Philadelphia.
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Newton Adams Sued by Wife in Newport Divorce Action
Mrs Newton Adams formerly Miss Alice Rey Potter begins divorce proceedings in Newport after the writ was served. The filing with the clerk of the superior court had not yet been completed due to offices being closed. The complaint alleges nonsupport and failure to provide.
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Woman from Antwerp Seeks Funds To Reclaim Dog At Ostend
A Antwerp woman claiming American citizenship via her husband says she was hustled onto a channel boat at Ostend before she could retrieve a dog tied to the dock. She asked the American committee for funds to return for the dog, but received little sympathy. Also arriving penniless from Belgium was Mrs Octavia Verschaeren of Pittsburgh, who had not eaten for 36 hours since Taege.
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Woman Annette Adams Takes Oath as U S Prosecutor in California
Mrs Annette Adams became the first woman named as assistant United States district attorney in northern California. She took the oath in San Francisco's Federal court and immediately began duties as fourth assistant to John W Preston.
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