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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1921

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2

Policeman Shot by Girl's Slayer in New Jersey

Louis Lively, a Black man, confessed to killing seven-year-old Matilda Russo in East Moorestown last June. He was captured in Vineland after shooting a policeman Asa Wilson, and implicated his wife in the case while awaiting grand jury action.

Mount Holly N. J Associated Press Louis Lively Matilda Russo East Moorestown Bridgetown Burlington County Vineland Lively Kelsay Asa Wilson Perro East Moores New England Canada Bridgeton James Florentina Wilson Florentina Matilda Robert Snowball

Guard for Unknown Hero to Miss Arlington Ceremony

The guard of honor for the American unknown soldier will depart from Cobbentz for Chalon sur Marne next Sunday. They aim to arrive for the selection ceremony and Havre trip on the 24th. Guards include Sergeants Noble, McGuire, Harris, Block, Collins, Sheehan, Gushard, Priestley, Rafter, Lucas, Friel, Carter, Oberkirk, Abner, Vrooman, Anderson, Mossander, Sawyer, Thorne, Camp, Strong, Menge, Stinnett, Hawkstey.

Coblentz Associated Press Guard of Honor America Arlington Cemetery Chalons-sur-Marne Havre Sergts William Noble Anniston Ala Hugh McGuire Johnstown N.Y John Harris Lincoln Nebr John Block Roxbury Mass Daniel Collins Springfield Thomas Sheehan Lemuel Gushard James Priestley Gulfport John Rafter Joseph Lucas Columbus Ohio Augustus Friel Houstons Maine Edward Carter Cumberland Gap Tenn Robert Oberkirk Corona N. Y Brack Abner Ellis Vrooman Oscar Anderson Charles Mossander Archie Sawyer Clarence Thorne Hartland Philip Camp George Strong Milwaukee Frederick Menge Summerville Nu Y Jesse Stinnett Monroe Herbert Hawkstey Stockton Calit

Pershing Honored as a Paris Citizen in Glowing Ceremony

Gen. Pershing was named citizen of Paris with a ceremony at the Salle des Fetes in City Hall. He spoke in French after a brief English start, signed the Gold Book, and received a special medal. Ambassadors and French officials attended as toastings by Pershing and Ambassador Herrick echoed in champagne.

Cabie Paris Pershing Salle Des Fetes Gen. Pershing Ambassador Herrick Franchet D’esperey M. Barthou Interior M. Marraud Marine M. Guisthau Garde Republicaine Band America France Polla Opera Comique Ballet Grand Opera Society of Old Instruments Herrick General Pershing the Public Ledger Co

Congresswoman to Speak Tomor row Saunders Hopkins Wedding

A conservative Alexandria notice covers a Congresswoman slated to speak tomorrow, plus a detailed account of the Saunders Hopkins wedding in Alexandria. It notes the ceremony, attendees, and reception details, with additional items on lodge visits, city events, and local social notices.

Saunders-Hopkins

Pastor admits killing priest who struck him in porch shooting

In Birmingham a trial record shows Rev. Edwin R. Stephenson recounting events on the Catholic factory porch when he killed Father James H. Coyle. He asserts he owned the pistol since 1917, had searched for his daughter Ruth, and claimed no knowledge of her marriage to Pedro Gussman before the fatal incident.

Birmingham Ala Associated Press Edwin R. Stephenson James H. Coyle Pedro Gunsman Hugo Black Gussman Ruth Stephenson Father Coyle Stephenson Methodist Church Ruth Pedro Gussman

District measures seek powers during conference

A district committee advances two bills to regulate traffic and public spaces during a conference. One bill asks for 50000 dollars to maintain order and protect life and property, granting the district commissioners traffic and parking control. Another bill lets the War Department delegate space oversight to the citizens committee. Also, fireworks and displays would require approval by multiple officials. The committee plans to study a Woods bill to merge local streetcar lines.

Tee Citizens O’brien Secretary of War Citizens’ Committee War Department Bhi Secretaries of War and Navy

Becks statue of Stonewall Jackson unveiled in Charlottesville

Special to The Washington Post. Charlottesville Va Oct 19 The Confederate reunion center piece the unveiling today of Becks equestrian statue of Stonewall Jackson in Jackson Park. A parade with over 5000 preceded the ceremony. Judge R T W Muke presided with prayers by Rev Dr George L Petree and remarks by Senator Pat Harrison who praised Jackson’s life. The gift donor Paul Goodlie McIntire presented the monument. Grandchildren unveiled the statue Anna Jackson Preston and Thomas J Jackson Christian Jr. A concert by the Stonewall band followed and a reception for veterans delegates and guests concludes the day.

Washington Post Charlottesville Beck Stonewall" Jackson Jackson Park Jefferson R. T. W. Muke George L. Petrie Presbyterian Church Richard Heath Dabney University of Virginia Pat Harrison Mississippi Harrison Jackson Hannibal Napoleon Lee Edwin A. Alderman Paul Goodlie McIntire Stonewall Jackson Anna Jackson Preston Julia Jackson Preston Charlotte N. C Thomas J. Jackson Christian, Jr Maj. T. J. J. Christian Ithaca N. Y Virginia Military Institute Lexington Moses Ezekiel Richmond Stonewall Band Staunton Armory

Everest Explorers Halted by Bitter Cold Weather

The expedition reports relentless snow and rain at Everest base camps above 17 000 feet. They describe alpine gardens beside tents, vivid birds, and wildlife including hares, wolves, and foxes amid worsening storms. Messrs Bullock and Mallory push to 20 000 feet before retreating as snow deepens.

Everest Climb Log Describes High Altitude Sunrise View

A mountaineering account recounts leaving camp at 2 a.m. in 12 degree frost to reach 20,000 feet, with a full moon and clear air revealing Makalu Everest Kanchenjunga Janna. Sunrise over the Himalayan sea of clouds and the west face of Everest are described as peaks emerge like living beings. The party reaches Windy Pass at about 22,000 feet. Mallory and Morshead proceed with plans for a final ascent.

Messrs Bullock Mallory Arun Valley Nepal Kanchenjunga Jannu Mount Everest Makalu Atong Janna Sikkim Maktala trans-Humalayan Range Brahamaputra At &Relock Aul Lock Wheeley Morshead Greenland Sea Mt. Everest Mt Everest Windy Pass Tabout Sfitountain

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