Fake bargain sale scheme charged in Chicago case
Max Rozenson alias Macdonald J Rose, alleged to run Southern Bargain Stores in room 4 Southern building, was arrested on a complaint by Maj Frank E Little and jailed in Precinct No 1 on 5000 bail. He faces US commissioner Richardson hearing. Postoffice officials say he advertised 14 day remnant bundles for 1 dollar each, claiming values of 3 to 4 dollars. Letters notes and sale checks suggest stock was not in hand and actual bundle cost was 247 dollars, passport shows British subject status.
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Max Rozenson
Macdonald J . Rose
Southern
Southern Bargain Stores
Frank E Little
Postoffice Inspection Service
United States
Richardson
Postoffice
Chicago
Estate of William S Mattingly Probate Petition Filed
Arthur S Mattingly, son of the late William S Mattingly, filed a petition with the Registrar of Wills for probate of theSept 12 will. The estate is appraised at 581 262 79 dollars with surviving heirs including Mrs Genevieve M Breckenridge and others in Washington Bealeton and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur S Mattingly
William St Mattingly
Register of Wills
Genevieve M Breckenridge
William
Rose Catherine Schmidtmann Seeks German Name Change
Rose Catherine Schmidtmann petitions equity courts to change her name to Rose Catherine Vann saying she is an American driver and has discussed changing their German names with her late brother to avoid antipathy toward Germans. Attorney Edward Mitchell represents her.
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Rose Catherine Schmidtmann
Rose Catherine Vann
Miss Vann
Edward Mitchell
Weather bureau notes storm risk and heat shift across DC area
The report details unsettled weather from Washington and surrounding districts with cooler overnight temps, rising daytime heat, and a possible rain threat in the east Gulf states and Ohio Valley. High pressure over New England and another moving from Judson Bar influence the pattern, delaying Louisiana disturbances. Rainfall areas stretch east of the Mississippi and into the Georgia region, with warnings for storm activity and variable wind shifts through the midweek. Temperatures show notable daily fluctuation with humidity, sunshine hours, and departures from normal recorded. Data covers multiple cities with temperatures and precipitation totals as of the latest measurements.
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S_Dent
Agr_ulture Weather Bureau
District of Columbia
Maryland
Timaday
Pau
Uriday
New England
Judson Bar
Lousiana
Mississippi
East Gulf States
Georgia
Tennessee
Ohio Salley
Upper Lake Region
Ram
Atlantic
Ais Tilete
Washington
East Gulf
City Briefs: Pianos for Camp Humphreys Mess Halls
Maj George O Totten appeals for pianos to serve entertainments for soldiers at Camp Humphreys Virginia. One piano per mess hall desired. Also notes on New York meetings, a Washington will, and life interests for widows, with distributions to spouses and children.
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Camp Humphreys
George O. Totten
Wiliam Hartiton Bayly
John S. Scully
New York
War Work Council
The
National ¥. W. Cona
First Payment On Loan Today
The fourth Liberty Loan payments pour into the Treasury at about 150 million dollars daily with several hundred million expected today. Banks struggle to complete reports before the deadline, delaying federal reserve tallies. The initial certificates totaling 839 million dollars mature today, issued June 26, and banks will use them for payments. Navy subscriptions in France reach 129.7 million, lifting naval total to 43 million with more reports awaited. War savings stamps push past 980 million dollars in sales.
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Treasury Department
Fede@ral reserve bankas
Treasury
Vice Admira Gims
France
Navy
Linen Shop Blanket Sale Prices Across Sizes and Styles
The Linen Shop advertises a broad blanket lineup with old prices on single and three-quarter size white blankets with colored borders from 5 50 to 6 75 per pair and double bed options from 6 00 to 8 50 per pair. It highlights fancy blocks checks and plaids in multiple colors, extra large blankets up to 24 00 per pair, special two blanket sets at 10 00 and 12 00 per pair and a wide range of comforters and covers in silk and cotton in various full sizes and price points.
Popular Prices in Lambs Wool and Bed Spreads
Advertises Lambs Wool Comforts from 7.50 to 35.00 and warm down filled options at 67.50. Crocheted, Satin, and Embroidered bed spreads offered in multiple sizes with Special prices listed from 3.00 to 12.25 and up for various bed dimensions.
Absolute Divorce Requested in Tauns Court Case
Grace Agnes Herman sues Joseph Francis Herman for absolute divorce alleging he took another woman to Baltimore and registered as husband and wife. They married June 14 1911 in Grand Rapids Michigan and have a daughter seeking custody and $3 per month child support. Numerous names and locations appear in the docket from New York to Virginia. case includes many referenced individuals and places.
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Baltimore Md
Grace Agnes Herman
Joseph Francis Herman
Tauns
Webhster Ballinger
Deaths Reported in City Hospitals and Homes
A list of decedents from multiple city hospitals and homes includes Catherine Thornton aged 9, Susie Austin 33, Minnie Sylegal 11, Leonard Sampson 7, Mary Rinalds 38, Charles Merrill 37, John File 39, Louise Tagemiatn 17, George Bailey 28, Dorothy Harris 24, Walter Reed and other institutions note ages from 2 to 87. The document records addresses, ages, and facilities such as Garfield Hospital, Freedmen's Hospital, and Walter Reed Hospital.
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Alay
Thornren
Laren
Grass
Montana Henrigtta Cole
Rude Camitol
Lanra
Tinily Garner
Yin
Catherine
Thornton
Law
Renee Stone Tilton
Godwin
Willam Cook
Seaton
Sheridan
Mando S Wists
Naylor
Wilf Grigsk
Providener
Susie Austin
Garfield
Fyelvn
Weedon
Minnie Sylegal
Sarah F Porter
Squirey
Leonard W Sampson
Mary Rinls
Charles & Merrill
John F File
UC Os FF
Charles T Denham
Louise Tagemiatn
Treorge L Bailey
Seaton St
Ko Revuo
Cisternas
Annie
Rover
Georg
Theotore Fo Shurre
Joba
Loum
Hespe
Win Warson
Walter Reed
Iarence
F Peters
Marshal
Alogue
Katherine Mo
Garf
Fred N Frev
Wash
Thomas Corolla Vis
Rae
Philip Rubin
Parsons
Hognt Carbeth
Gerries
Naval
James Hubamn
Rega Florinda
William King
John Brown
Patsy Timber
Thomas M May
Fenton
Margaret Cooper
Biltmore
Mary Brown
Marle Franklin
Minnie Perry
Charles Grav
FE Allen
Siat
Win I
Wheller
M_ Ross
Marion St
Harry Smackum
Tomas Watkins
Yra
Antique Lamp Catalog Items and Prices Displayed
A dealer lists numerous lamp styles including lamp bases in solid mahogany with hand carving and 2 or 3 light fixtures, Japanese lacquered lamps, antique gold finishes, and boudoir options. Shades, candle sticks, and shades in silk, parchment, and damask are offered with various sizes and prices ranging from 3.25 to 50 dollars.
Carpets and Rugs Sale Prices From An Early Purchase
Scarcity of rugs increases prices, but this stock was bought before advances. 6x9 to 12x15 sizes priced $8.75 to $42.50 with round and oval designs. Rugs as small as 18x86 inches $2.25 and up. Carpets by yard from $1.85, Velvets to $3.75, Wilton Velvet to $3.75, Axminster up to $5.50. Linoleum stock offered with remnants half regular price.
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Mpiaac
Hail Motorists Urged to Aid War Transit
Government emergency committee urges car owners to display placards and pick up war workers at designated points to reduce congestion. William Uiman of the American Automeoon Association suggests fixed congregation points and a driver passes for workers, stressing it should aid the government, not be a joy ride.
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William Uiman
American Automeootic Association
Army defense bill sent to Senate with $6.345 billion plan
The defense measure approved by the House carries just under 6.345 billion dollars and will be reported to the Senate today with a prediction of passage by Friday. The shipping board's 120 million for ship construction is not in the bill and will be handled as a separate appropriation.
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House
Senate
Shipping Board
Railroad workers may hold municipal and delegate roles
Director General McAdoo announced revised rules allowing railroad employees to hold municipal offices and serve as delegates while prohibiting them from chairing political conventions. The change aligns with navy yard and other agency policies and ensures duties to railroads aren’t impaired. Employees elected before August 31 or already candidates may complete terms or continue campaigns without withdrawal.
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McAdoo
Navy Yard
Travel allowance bill boosts army officer reimbursements
War Department sent a bill to Congress to raise travel pay for on duty officers from 7 cents a mile to up to light cents a mile or actual expenses. The note cites a AEF case in Spain where Marshal Brown spent over 2500 of his own funds on purchasing duty and had to resign from that duty due to exhausted personal funds.
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Congress
War Department
American Expeditionary Forces
Department
Marshal Brown
Spain
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11Th St
Hudson & Dodge Bros
Wilcox & Dodge Bros
Semmes Motor Company
Judd & Detweiler, Inc
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
Henri Krabaud
Paris
National Theater
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Mme
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Arthur Rubinstein
Vrs Greene
Droups
Catholic Mission
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Mgr
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St Patricks Church
Catholic University
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America
Army
National Army
D. J. Kaufman, Inc
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W. F. Mattingly
Vans
Rose Schmidtmann
Mann
Jinny
Atlantic City
Melnes
Mac
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Oa AG
Shoenix
Amz
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St Louis
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Minn
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William E. Bowles
Mra
Eva May Bowles
Kate A. Ellsworth
Housing Committee
National Ywca
Ansmtrabile GiuHani
Achille Giuliani
Lamb’s
Joseph F. Herman
Wiliam 1
Nellie Meree
Arthur
Tise Auerback
Walter Fond
Bas P
Donald
Mame
Tik Bes Wallace
Taura Yyles
Bev George
Anna Hunt
Ber Allen
Maud Wailer
Lara Walker
Harry
Virgie Kester
Albert
Detain
Sununs
Trank
Aid Liberta
Lenny Gird Willams
Sis Tohnson
George and
Alandis Mahoney
Tain Tee Lan Wagener
Grand Rapids
Lana Wi Trown
William A] Haggerty Cartste Vinent Weakier
Lianees
Ile Rey Paul & Menzel
Albertus
Sehraeder
Ada A Worch
Menzel
Euckenhich
Mra Winnley Brower
Ithua NY
Rev Pius 1 Wavis Dock Bates 29 Cond Creek Tonn
Ide MoYrree
Mount Dy Va
Ihe
Jobln Jeffries
Lamp Department
Wilton
Axminster
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