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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1921

Page

4

Effort Fails to Make Heirs Codefendants in Divorce Action

In White Plains New Jersey on October 25, Supreme Court Justice Morschauser denied a motion to make heirs of the late James Stillman codefendants in the divorce action brought by his son James A. Stillman against Anne D. Stillman and Guy Stillman. The guardian sought to establish paternity and rights to a $10 million trust and other funds for the child Guy. The court ruled the infant’s rights will be safeguarded through future proceedings if necessary and rejected adding more parties. counsel warned it would complicate the case with unrelated relatives and trustees.

White Plains N. J Associated Press Supreme Court Marschauser James Stillman James A. Stilman Anne’ D Stillman Guy Stillman Percy A. Rockefeller William Rockefeller James A. Stillmar Guy John J. Mack Morschauser Mack Mr. Stillman Houston A. E. Hester Charleston W. Va Hester Belcher

Baby pinned under auto in Baltimore accident

Dorothy Roman a one year old and her father G Frederick Roman of Playwood Street Baltimore narrowly escaped serious injury when a machine driven by the father overturned on G Street between Fourth and Fifth Northwest. A sharp turn to avoid a woman caused the crash. Passersby freed the infant and father from beneath the vehicle and rushed them to Emergency hospital. A small cut on Dorothy’s face was the only injury found. the father was uninjured.

Dorothy Roman Ather G. Frederick Roman Playwood Street Baltimore Fourth Fifth Beipsersby Emergency Dorothy

Two Men Arrested in Alleged Attack Attempt

Two white men identified as Edward Fanning and George R Curren were arrested by Bicycle Policeman Dalgish at the Seventh precinct on an alleged attempt to attack two women Jennie Manny and May Howard of 2124 Pennsylvania avenue northwest. They were released on bonds of 500 dollars for a hearing today.

Edward Fanning Prospect Avenue George R. Curren Volta Place Northwest Dalgish Seventh Precinct Jennie Manny May Howard Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

Thief Steals Park Police Tags From Motorcycle

Park Police Sergeant H F P Mishel found his motorcycle tags missing after theft at Washington Circle. A thief removed the tags using a screwdriver from the tool box, prompting a lookout for the tag numbers.

Washington Circle Park H. FP. Mishel

May Make Camp Prison at Camp Grant Rockford IL

Senator McCormick announced that a Department of Justice plan to convert Camp Grant into a penal institution for minor offenders is under review. The proposal aims to separate youths from hardened criminals and possibly use nearby camps for veteran training centers and vocational programs.

Camp Grant Rockford Department of Justice McCormick Illnois Forbes Veterans Bureau Atlanta Leavenworth Camp Great Camp Sherman Onis

Don’t Neglect Your Eyes What You Do

Public notice warns against neglecting eyes and links neglect to vision problems. It touts a system of care called Bon-Opto already used by a million people, urging readers to protect sight and overall health.

Sailor Sidney Bearne Jutland Hero Sentenced in 1921

London dispatch reports Sidney Bearne, naval stoker famed for saving the Hogue’s ensign at Jutland by biting and swimming with it, was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for theft while employed as a cleaner. His mercy appeal failed. He was later decorated.

London Sidney _ Bearne Jutland Bearne New York Herald

Identity of Girl Found in Pond Revealed in Jersey City

Mrs. Elizabeth Richard identified the legless body found in a Long Island City pool as Bertha Baker Becker from Cologne who had lived with her two years earlier. Detectives will compare fingerprints with Hoboken records to confirm the identification.

New York Associated Press Elizabeth Richard Jersey City Long Island City Bertha Baker Becker America Cologne Germany Richard Hoboken

Americans seek ancestral roots at British Museum library

Special Correspondence from London notes many Americans visit the British Museum library to trace family trees and prove lineage to figures like William the Conqueror. Japanese readers seek military texts while French readers request literature. The piece also mentions library system praise in the Library Association conference and a planned test for the Italian Roma dirigible at Newport News, with completion uncertain.

London British Museum Library Hingeum British Museum Library Association Great Britain United States The Public Ledger Co

Miners Uprising Probed in West Virginia Senate Session

West Virginia Senate committee explored alleged use of a telegram from President Harding to halt the Logan county miners march. Testimony showed union leaders denied authenticity, while H. W. Houston and A. M. Belcher disputed key points and a plan for federal labor laws was discussed.

Associated Press Harding Logan County West Virginia Senate A. M. Belcher H. W. Houston Jones Kenney Mooney West Virginia Miners’ Union United Mine Workers Samuel Untermyer New York England Mine Workers Union Sid Hatfheld Ed Chambers Untermyer

Court dismisses case amid contested trials in Felts shooting

The court dismissed the case after secured interest links and contested trials over the shooting of Albert Felts, a detective. Reece Chambers and Fred Barcraft faced trial for the J. W. Ferguson shooting but jurors disagreed. Sid Hatfield and Ed Chambers remained at liberty on bail as defendants were Ned at the courthouse in Welch, West Virginia, last August 4.

Quoise Bailey Wawés Pen Ie Times Albert Felts Reece Chambers Fred ‘Barcraft J. W. Ferguson Sid Hatfield Ed. Chambers sWeilch W. .Va

Conviction Of Mine Union Organizer Upheld

Charleston W Va October 25 The supreme court sustained the conviction of Tony Stafford organizer for the United Mine Workers of America in connection with disorders at Glen White coal mines in October 191% The appeal argued a juror had disparaged labor unions but the court ruled the remark did not disqualify the juror.

Charleston W. Va Tony Stafford United Mine Workers, of America Glen White Coalt Supreme Court Counsal

Gary Denies Steel Trust Had Part in Mingo Strike

Wibert H. Gary, chairman of United Steel and Steel Corp, denies charges that the steel trust aided the Mingo West Virginia coal strike. He asserts none of the company’s mines or employees were involved and condemns any breach of law. He expects the Senate inquiry to uncover the truth.

Gary Steel Trust Mingo New York Wibert H. Gary United Stee En Steel Corporation F. P. Waleh United States W. Va Steel Corporation Senate Committee

London Pedestrians Shown Move Left on Sidewalk

Special Correspondent reports London may be urged by the Safety First council to require pedestrians to walk on the left side of sidewalks. The council warns current habits vary with right and left usage and mid-walk conversations slow traffic. An extensive propaganda drive is planned to change behavior.

London Safety First” Council Fef Ministry ‘of Transport Hhe Ministry of Transport New York Hera

DIVA WANTS FURS BACK IN NY COURT DRAMA

Lydia Lipkowska, star of the Merry show revival, sues Samuel Schepps Inc for the return of furs and jewels valued at 127000 presented by the late Czar Nicholas of Russia. The case hinges on a supposed one year option to repurchase which turns out to be a misunderstanding.

New York Nicholas Russia Lydia Lipkowska Samuel Schepps, Inc

Budapest Confronts Suicide Crisis With Personal Crisis Institute

European psychologists and health workers plan a December convention to curb rising suicide rates tied to poverty and fear. Budapest inspires a bold solution through Feinsilberts private personal crisis institute, offering asylum and care while mobilizing collaborators to aid those in need.

Paris Europe Seine Vienna Budapest Hurepe Hubert Feinsilber Leo Tolstoi

Cleaning cloths and tools for home housekeeping

The article reviews varieties of cleaning cloths and accessories for housework. It covers floor cloths and mops, broom slip covers, woolen and woven fabrics, polishing methods for wood furniture, cloths for dusting and glass, and tips for avoiding streaks and moisture damage. It notes uses for chamois, silk, and flannel, along with protective aprons and glove tools.

Rome

Three Minute Journeys Where Men Ride And Women Walk Humble

A 1921 excerpt contrasts Arab customs with Western norms highlighting gender roles and daily life. It notes differences in dress, footwear, seating, writing directions, meal etiquette, housing, transportation, and social behavior through a dated cultural lens.

Fox Hunt Opens Week in West Virginia Meet

The West Virginia Fox Hunters association opened a week long meet at Jane Lew, sixteen miles from Clarksburg. About 250 hunters and spectators attended a dog show this afternoon and a free for all fox hunt is set for daybreak tomorrow. The opening chase lasted over an hour and a half, ending at a fox burrow near Lightburn cliff. Twenty five pups were entered, five finishing. A second chase continued today with dogs owned by Dr Norman Goad of Strange Creek and Guy Bell of Kincheloe shining early.

Washington Post Clarksburg W. Va West, Virginia Fox Hunters Association Janelew Lightburn Cliff Norman Goad Strange Creek Guy Bell Kinceloe

Health official seeks truce in milk dispute amid war

Dr William C Fowler district health officer held a lengthy conference with sixteen milk distributors and their lawyers to broker a truce between Maryland and Wirini Milk Producers association and local dealers. He planned further talks at 11 o'clock yesterday with producers and urged concessions from both sides to ensure steady supply and compliance with milk laws.

Fowler Deater Washington Health Department

Father’s stomach trouble improved with Mayr’s remedy

A father debilitated by severe stomach and intestinal ailments regained weight and strength after using Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy per a friend’s advice. The ad claims the product clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation, promising a refund after one dose, with availability at People's and O'Donnell drug stores.

Father Mayr People’s O’donels Adv

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