Catholic Women Endorse National Catholic Convention
Delegates gathered for a Catholic women’s convention with addresses by Dr Hayes and Rev. Thomas Shahan. President Harding’s absence noted as Mrs Harding hosted delegates. officers retained for another year. financial gifts from Catholic groups announced as the convention adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awirich
Rnse
Thomas J. Shahan
Catholic University
Michael J. ‘Slattery
National Conncil
Catholics Mead
Miss, Ish
Catholic ‘Davughters Mirabeth
Omaha
Obituary notices and funeral dates from historic Washington paper
Death notices dated October 12 to 18 1921 list individuals Irma Dunbar David Wright Harriet Hatch Blanche Krauthoff Roscoe Roach Seth Tuley and Seph W Gave with funeral services and interments in Arlington Mount Olivet and local cemeteries. Details include birth ages and addresses in Washington D C Maryland and Kentucky military and family connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
Washington
D. C
IRMAL
St. Georges Church
Glendale
Finch
Garfield Hospital
David Wright
Mraf
Emerson Atreet
Severith
Mount Olivet
Hatch
Réaktence
Kansas Avénue
Harriet
J. F. Hatcb
Fenerel
Krauthoff
Blanche D
C. BR. Krauthoff
Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington National Cemetery
Roach
Roscoe M
Pauline A. Boaeth
Ninth Street
Rwee Suerite Roach
Tuley
Seth Woodrufp
Nathalie P. Tuley
Kentucky
Seph W. Ny. Ac
Halt Home Brew Drive Faces Prohibition Standoff
Prohibition officials spar over continued raids on home brewing as an accused stock of goods valued in the thousands is seized. Some officials believe the issue is minor next to broader enforcement needs while others warn home brew poses sanitary and crime risks, prompting a cautious approach to enforcement priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Unit
Washington
Prohibition Organization
J. M. Doran
Held in Apartment Thefts by 21 Year Old Ernest Johnson
Ernest Johnson, 21, of 559 Florida Avenue NW, was held for the grand jury by Police Judge McMahon on three charges including housebreaking and theft. Authorities say he has committed 33 thefts since December, involving about $50,000 in property from victims including W. J. Hoover, president of the National Surety Bank, G. Durant, and W. Carpenter, with items taken from apartments on Connecticut and Cathedral Avenues. Bonds totaled $16,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Johnson
Florida Avenue Northwest
McMahon
Johnson
W. JD. Hoovers
National Surety Bank
Hughlands
G. Durant
Connecticut
Carpenter, Connecticut
Cathedral Avonues
Slater estate probate petitions filed for administration
Mrs Mattie R Slater who died September 15 leaves an estate valued at 7040 with heirs at law Charles W Slater and Robert Y Slater, sons. Ellen Gordon of Brooklyn who died July 8 left an estate about 40000. ancillary letters testamentary petition filed by Savings National Bank of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie R. Slater
American Security, and
Aaving National Bank of New York
Rent Commission Eyes Seven Beacon Apartments Rent Decision
Crandall owner of seven Beacon apartments at 1303 Calvert Street northwest asks the rent board to set furnished and unfurnished rents. He alleges Mrs Bresee sublets at exorbitant rates, with apartment 35 listed at 125 furnished and potential new rent near 100. The rent commission plans a general rent correction focusing on leases and sublets with daily complaints rising to fifteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry M. Crandall
Rent Commission
Beacon
Calvert Street
Grandal
Commission
Catn- Plainte
SIDDONS SENDS THREE MEN TO PENITENTIARY
David J Branham was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary yesterday by Justice Siddons for housebreaking and grand larceny in connection with jewelry stolen from Mrs Lucy Rose at 2239 Street NW. John Bordes, 28, was sentenced to two years for a deadly weapon case. William Bright alias Sunny received two years for attempting to steal a park gear. Exneagt Bowman, colored, was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon against Kate Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Branham
Siddons
Lucy Rose
Bes ‘Reet
Brathan
John’ A. McDonald
Trinity Community
H. EK. _ Witsany
Brandan
rGonvicted
John Bordes
Gal O
Sweet
Hurde
M. B. Gravecite Avenue
Wasi Nosed
Exneagt.o
Boman
Bowman
Kate Clark
Boarman Aslegedt
Wotgan
Brightwood Civic Meetings Highlight Tonight and Thursday
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a Brightwood Citizens Association gathering at the Brightwood Masonic Temple tonight and a Washington note about a meeting at 13 Ave. It mentions Brigadier General William Mitchell and Interior Department items but content is incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theniversity
William “Mitchell
Gepeak
Ueae
The
Interior Department
Brightwood Citizens! Association
Brightwood Masonic Temple
Washington Note
Freshman Activities and Tests Addressed at College Gate
The article notes officials will announce decisions on freshmen participation at college activities and athletic tests. A presidential call will designate a freshman class officer to report to the sophomore vigilance committee chairman. Gate checks will include an oil call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saphs
Freshmnen
Ant College
Claos
Death of Boy by Auto Declared Accidental
A coroner's jury ruled the death of 9 year old David Wright Fitch an accidental auto accident. The boy died after being struck by a car driven by Major H Robb near 1313 Emerson Street Northwest while flying a kite. Fitch son of George A Finch former Piney Branch Citizens Association president. This marked the week's third traffic fatality after Ralph Scorronto age 9 and Lawrence Madden age 3 were killed by motor vehicles in separate incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wright Fitch
Major H. Robb
Farragut Street
Young Finch
George A. Finch
Piney Branch Citizens Association
Emerson
Tle
War Hero Rites Tuesday For Capt. Pearce
The body of Capt. Willis L. Pearce who fell in action at St. Etienne France arrived home and will be buried in Arlington Cemetery Tuesday at 2:30 pm. He was posthumously awarded the Croix de Guerre with palms. Survived by wife Ada D Pearce mother Mrs Elien J Pearce a son Wilks Jr and sister Miss Julia R Pearce of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis L. Pearce
Arlington Cemetery
Pearce
St. Etienne
France
Ada D.pearce
Elien “J. ‘Pearce
Wilks, Jr
Julia. R. Pearce
Washington
Public schools committee to hear Bawden at 4:30
Bawden assistant commissioner of education will address the Washington Board of Trade public schools committee Tuesday afternoon at 4 30. Announcement by William S. Washburn, chairman. Municipal arts committee meets Monday at 4 30. Aptleton P. Clark Jr. chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Schools Committee
Washington Board of Trade
William 8. Washburn
Municipal Arts
Ap— Pleton P. ‘Clark, Jr
Appointed at 70 Hospital Staff Named in Appointments
Dr W D Tewksbury yesterday was appointed by the commissioners physician in charge of the Tuberculosis hospital for the period ending June 30 1923. Other appointments announced include Dr John Thomas and Dr Thomas A Clayter consulting physicians Dr L E H Reisheldorfer and Dr George Tully Vaughn surgeons Dr Charles W Richardson and Dr Reginald R Walker darkngologiats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.D. Tewksbury
John Thomas
Thomas A. Clayter
L. EH. Reisheldorfer
George Tully Vaughn
Charles W. Richardson
Reginald R. Walker
Razor Figures in Divorce Suit Filed in District Court
Irwin, a navy yard employee, yesterday filed for a limited divorce in the District Supreme Court alleging wrongful conduct. The action cites separation and seeks return of property and support as permitted by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin
Navy Yard
District’ Supreme' Court
March Parade Permission Granted by Missioners
Commissioners yesterday granted permission for a parade to be held tomorrow. Grant Dermia signed to Orient Commandery No. 5 Templar to participate in the parade, with music. The march will proceed southeast on Avenue, then east, then south on G Street, returning to route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Dermia
Orient Commandery
Ia Templar
U 30
G Street
Conference participants shape armament talks and policy aims
Reports from London and Washington outline prime minister Briand's intention to stay in Washington to push French positions at the armament and Eastern questions conference. Delegates include Italy's Signor Tovni Lievo and Count Constantin, Belgium's Felician Cartier and R. Borts, and Britain's Earl Cavan, with Briand seeking active French influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Signor Tovni-Lievo
Chamber of Deputies
Signor Meda
The
Messaggero
Italy
Count Constantin
Wilmerdings
New York
Investigation push to improve District police amid assault case
Reports cite Senator Cameron backing a House led inquiry while favoring existing force sufficiency if morale and efficiency improve. Rep Langley supports the Fitzgerald push, noting police duty to public peace after a Fourteenth street assault and a serious multi-car collision drawing a 200-person crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isor
Huklux
Bian Hanquiry
He Fitzgerald
Sesteeaar
Cameron
Arizona
Senate
House
Peng
Fitzgerald
Mr. Langley
Anf
Gould
Women and Employment Pressed in GrIS Organization
The Li at Christ Church society discussed difficulties in securing work for gifla women involved with the organization. Big Sisters reported many beneficiaries remain unemployed after government work. Hope Chest funds were proposed to raise fur s for cancerization work. Leaders: Monsignor Thomas, Mrs Margaret Stuy, Mrs Sarah Gently, Mrs M C Boland, Rose McAuliffe, Katherine Cay.
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Gifla
Society
Eiris
Aarine
Oterks
Elizabeth Dolan
Monsignor Thomas
Margaret ‘Tsty
Sarah Gently
Brown
West
M.C. Boland
Nees Rose McAuliffe
Mt Sof
Kathérine Cay
St “Teinity College
Ctrl Scout “Movement
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Darman
David W. Finch
W. L. Pearce
Arlington
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Navy
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Ssociatea
Philippe J. L. Berthelot
Foreign Office
M. Briand
Briand
Stréuzer
London
Lloyd George
Chamber‘of Deputies
Tules J. Jusserand
la ‘Lorraing
Marshal Foch
Madame Jusserand
Brussels
Felician Cartier
Baron de Cartier de Marchienne
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R. Borts
Peking
Emil Pranggui
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Fourteenth Army Corps
War Office
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Langley
Gris
Tihis
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Wawer
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