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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1921

Page

12

Citizens Federation urges 20 000 members to recruit

William B Westlake president calls on 20 000 federation members to recruit at least one new member each during registration week. District building committees report 3 000 to 4 000 new members so far as drives continue through Monday. Local booths set up at Columbia road sites and Y M C A building as officials and registrants are named.

Federation of Citizens Association William B.westlake Federation wenith #3 Citizens’ Associations Westlake Citizens’ Association District Building Weil. Y Enrellment Bates M. Stovall Walter Ivey Takoma Park M. CG. A

McCormack Sways Washington Fans With Versatile Recital

John McCormack, hailed as the greatest living ballad singer, dazzled a packed National theater audience in Washington in his season debut. He opened with Mozart tenor rondo and followed with Corelli variations on violin. After intermission he delivered Irish folk songs and a final encore, with praise for accompanist Edwin Schneider and violinist McBeath.

John McCormack National Theater Washington Wilson-Greene Mozart McCormack McBeath Corelli MecCormack Prince Mr. McCormack Micligan-Fox Dmccrée Hell and Mafia Dawes Mr. MacBeath Acore Gen. Dawes Edwin Schneider

Drunk Driving Fines Reported At Bolling Field

Elmar Boydler aged 41 at Bolling Field is fined 100 for driving a car while intoxicated and jailed 48 hours on a separate drunk horse and wagon case. Albert Maxwell of Anacostia Road Northeast fined 50 for similar charges.

Elmar Boydler Naval Air Station Bollingfield Joégga Hardison Washington Albert Maxwell Anacostia Road

Census Report on U S Voters and Citizenship Totals

The census bureau reports the United States has 54 421 832 potential voters with 27 601 890 men and 28 760 252 women aged 21 years and over classed as citizens. It details male divisions including 2 792 006 and lists Native, Indian, Japanese, Chinese, and other groups.

Associated Press United States Census Bureau

Senate debate over soldiers bonus amendment stalls

Senator Reed of Missouri proposed an amendment to the tax revision bill to fund the soldiers bonus by extending 1921 corporate taxes. Republicans labeled it a political stunt and planned to table it, while President Harding urged delaying action on the bonus until the nation's finances improve.

Associated Press Senate Reed Missouri Finance Committee Harding Treasury Department Soo

Baton recall ends career of Capitol Heights fighting cop

Henry M. Darneille known as the fighting cop is dismissed from the Metropolitan Police. The District Commissioners accepted the police trial board findings after an incident on July 4 in Capitol Heights. He previously attracted attention in New York and later ran afoul of police in the District, leading to a fine and termination for conduct prejudicial to good order.

Henry M. Darneille Capitol Heights Police Trial Board Henry Darneille New York Allléports Manhattan Bluecoats Metropolitan Police Force

Two Men Plead Guilty to Break-in Attempt

Alfred Little and David W. Edwards, both colored, were ordered to post $500 bonds each for good behavior and faced 90 days in jail if they fail to find work after yesterday’s conviction before Police Judge Hardison. Police report they were found in an alley behind a poolroom at 1226 Seventh Street Northwest attempting to break in. the men deny intent to commit a crime and say they sought shelter for the night.

Alfred Little David W. Edwards Hardison Cox Seventh Street

City Briefs and Community Events Highlight Local Happenings

Bishop William Anderson to lecture at Wesley Chapel on Building a New World. Halloween tents and parties planned at local centers and schools. A masquerade dance and various club meetings are set for Monday night and the week ahead, featuring community leaders and youth groups.

William ©. Anderson Wesley Chapel Fifth Aba

Robberies Straddle District as Thieves Hit Ships and Homes

Reported thefts span the District from a schooner near the eleventh street wharf where a safe with 100 dollars and jewels was moved to a boat, to a shop at Pievenka street and homes on Blevehth street and Connecticut Avenue Northwest. Jewelry, watches, clothing, and an anvil were stolen, with values ranging from 20 to 75 dollars. Police investigate multiple break ins and suspect street crime tied to the midstream ship thefts.

D. P. Mulford Eleventh Street Iit Battedau Ana Potomac Alton Hayden C. F. Bennett Pievenka Street Eva Squire Blevehth Street Squire B. B. Pemberton Corcoran School Connecticut, Avenue Howard Wander

Prayers for Arms Sessions Planned in Washington

A program of prayer during armament conferences is outlined by the Pastors' Federation of Washington. A united service is set for Sunday afternoon November 6 at Calvary Baptist with Bishop McDowell giving the address. Daily intercession hours are 12:15 at Calvary Baptist Epiphany and New York Avenue Presbyterian from November 7 to 18, with churches urged to open daily from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Pastors’ Federation of Washington United Prayer Calvary ‘Baptist Church Pbeyer Bishep McDowell Calvary Baptist Epipheny New York Avenue Presbyterian Vatidus Federation Charles F. Steck Harry D

Simon Wolf Honored by 500 at Meeting

Five hundred members of the Washington Hebrew congregation gathered at the High Street temple to honor Simon Wolf on his eighty fifth birthday. Rabbi Abram Simon praised his patriotism and public service to Jewish Americans while R B H Lyon voiced the congregation’s esteem. a Harding letter was read in response to the invitation.

Washington Simon Wolf Highthatreét Temple Rabbie Abram Simon Wolf United States R. B. H. Lyon Harding

Pioneer of Mount Rainier J H Hanback Dies at 61

James H Hanback longtime Mount Rainier resident and early town builder died at his home aged 61 from suspected gas fumes. He moved from Baltimore sixteen years ago and served as councilman, bank director and founder. Survived by widow two sisters Dr Clifford Hanback and Dr Irvin Hanback and two brothers Charles and Barnie Hanback. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

James H. Hanback Centrallor Mount Rainier Thirty-fourth Street Ms. Hachback Charles A. Donohue Hanpack Hanbark Baltimore Mount Rainier Bank Hanback Ta Siie Clifford Hanback St. Helena Irvin Henback Mount Imier Charles Hanback Washington Barnie Hanback

Women Presbyterial Mission Advances Youth Work in Washington Presbytery

At a meeting the Washington five presbytery reports a notable advance in youth work. Miss Jante Patterson of Cuba described Presbyterian invasion work, with sessions highlighting progress and ongoing outreach activities.

Women's ‘Presbyterial Washington Five Presbytery IHS Jante Patterson Cuba Ji .Guba Hos Lepoke

Traffic Court Plan Urged by Washington Chamber of Commerce

The Washington Chamber of Commerce urges District commissioners to appoint at least 100 trained traffic officers and establish a traffic court for hearing traffic cases. The proposal includes alternate traffic flow, designated loading zones, curb access rules, and limited parking near key buildings.

Washington Chamber of Commerce Albért Schulters Chamber Postoffice Department Pol’s Munticipall Unlimited

Prays for Agreement on Arms Limitations

A Christian Endeavor Alumni meeting at Calvary Baptist church adopted resolutions urging agreement on arms limitations. The group commended Attorney General Daugherty for his firm stand enforcing alcohol laws and pledged support for law officers. Percy roster resigned as president. Owen Kellar elected successor as William Knowles Cooper, Rev. Harle Wilfley, and Rev. Charles Wood spoke.

Harding Christian Endeavor Alumni Association Calvary Baptist Church Daugherty Percy Owen Kellar William Knowles Cooper Harle Wilfley Charles Wood Munster Miss Smith Jobin R. Thomas

Thieves Loot Home Stealing Whiskey and Cash

Thieves broke into Thomas R. Shipp at 3733 Oliver Street Northwest and stole $20, an automatic gun, and all but one quart each of Scotch and rye. The break in occurred about 6 PM while the house was empty.

Thomas R. Shipp Oliver Street

New Women's Styles Lauded By Osteopaths At Convention

The Mid Atlantic Osteopathic Association session at Hotel Lafayette hailed evolving women’s fashion and tech for health. Officers elected include President A R Tucker of Richmond and Vice President Harry Semones of Roanoke. Dr F R Heine of Greensboro as secretary treasurer. Dr Fenwick Shugrue and Dr Norman Glover as sergeant at arms. Dr Glover noted fewer drugs due to natural healing methods and praised longer skirts and improved shoe lasts for posture and influenza prevention. Dr Harry Vastine of Harrisboro predicted osteopathic cures for cancer and other incurable diseases at the evening Wilson Notional School session.

Mid- Atlantic Osteopathic Association Hotel Lafayette A. R. Tucker Richmond Harry Semones Roanoke Greenaboro N. C Fenwick. Shugrue Washington Norman ©. Glover Glover Harry Vastine Harrisboro Wilson , Notinal School

Health official seeks lower milk prices in District bill

Dr William C Fowler, health officer, met with the House District subcommittee to push a milk bill for the District of Columbia. The bill would require annual permits and cattle testing and allow seizure of unlicensed milk, with hearings starting Monday and possible substitute proposals amid producer distributor tensions.

William. C Fowler Ne Capitol House Pennsylvania Biatetet Noministtes Congress Shdimad Lampert Distriet of Columbia Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers’ Association Producers’ Association Health Department

Save the Meat and Stop Bullfighting Voices at Shoreham

At the Shoreham hotel a gathering led by Mrs. Minnie Maddern Fiske as president of the National League to Conserve Food Animals warned that 2,000,000,000 pounds of meat are wasted annually in the United States. She urged reducing waste and protecting food-bearing animals. Speakers condemned bullfighting and prizefighting while Charles Russell compared baseball’s rise to America’s role in world sport.

Flaké United States Ficke Ira Béinatt Spain Charles Howard Russell Mr. Russell Philippines

Dead Man Identified as Policeman's Father in Georgia Street Death

A white man found unconscious on Georgia Avenue near W Street Northwest yesterday morning died at Freedsman Hospital. He was identified last night as Thomas Poland, 72, of 113 A Fifteenth Street Northeast, by his son Thomas M. Poland, a police officer of the Third Precinct.

Georgia Avénué W Street Thomas Poland Thomas M. Poland Brecinet

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