davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-10-24
AIUHTrES VEVVUR % S ~
 SAM AlL,

Regret Maud was a maiden, fresh from
 school,
 Whose lover was a Quaker, Since every lover is a fool, This one thought he could break
 her. So when they married, he applied To Maud, his wife, his rule; But now he wishes he had wed Instead of Maud. a mule! Observations of Oldest Inhabitant l kin remember when front gate was the favorite sparkling place Of bashful lovers.
 Gives Police Food For Thought "Yeggs should never be hungry "Why?"
 ''They are crackers and always have soup" Why Wives Do Not Let Their Illus
 bands Go Shopping
 Ladies StOcklngS
 One Half Off. We've Sent In s. o. s. For This
 Bird The man who made a silk purse out of 8 sow's ear might try his hand at showing us how to get next winters coal. s-a Then he might, if he has any spare time, show us how to construct a pair of trousers with burglar-proof and wife4proof pockets. After that, with his ingenuity, he might find a way to increase the size of the dollar, with few direc- tions on how to acquire the dollar in the first place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-10-24

to know if it wouldn't be proper to fefer to Stanley as man of letters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
Automobile License
Clerk Experiences
Last Minute Rush

The office of the automobile license
clerh was a busy place today when
Washington motorists who waited I'M
til the last minute flocked into the
district building to obtain their 1872
tags. Every available clerk in the
BUILDING VINO was familiar with the
sisst,i;ix OF motto, tags was pressed into
service in order to accommodate the
vas, TIN ong.
+ UP 20 the close of business yester-
day $4,000 tags had been issued. ac-
co. ding to Wade II. Coombs, super
iintsndent of licenses, and he expected
that today's business will increase
this number by $500. The revenue
collected Il ON this course so far has
been about S143, 200, it was estimated.
! On January / last year about $50
persons were arrested for not having
their new tags on automobiles while
driving through the city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
DISTRICT LAWYER SUES
FOR FEE OF $47,1O4.5O

Jesse C. Adkins, a lawyer of this
city today filed suit in the District
Supreme Court against Frederick H.
Bugher for $47,104.5o alleged to be due
the former for professional services.
Plaintiff, represented by attorney
Frank j. Hogan alleges that Deem
Der 8, 1916, defendant engaged his pro-
fcssional services in connection with
proceedings to establish the latter's
ownership of one-third interest in GER
tain real estate property located In
Hardin county, Ill; the Rosiclare Lead
and Flourspar Mines and properties
IN Crittenden county, KY, known as
the Pigmy Mining Company.
The other part owners of these prop
critics were the late Mrs. Mildred Nc
Lean Dewey, the widow of Admiral
Dewey, and the late John r. Mclean.
Plaintiff declares that the fee agreed
upon was $4,000 but the defendant
had only paid $4,000 on account and
refused to pay the balance.
Interest from August 9, 1919, is
also claimed. The case. according to
Mr.. Adkins, was finally completed
June q. 1919.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
GRAND JURY WINDS UP
WORK; NINE INDICTMENTS

The grand jury today finished up
it's business for the year by return
ing nine indictments. A new grand
jury will be empaneled next week
to serve for one month.
c. K. Rullman was indicted for
violation of the Federal penal code
In connection with using for his own
purposes an automobile belonging
to the Post Office Department
Maurice Milstone was charged with
violation of the income tax law. II
is alleged that he reported his annual
income to be $4,000 when IL Is said
to be over $4,000. Milestone runs a
news stand in front of the Star
buildingg. Philip Milestone, the form.
er's brother, was also indicted in con-
nection with the charges.
Other indictments include: Louise
Bradley, forgery; F. l.. Pratt; false
pretenses; John G.. F'aircloth, embez-
element: Alfred Barbagallo, desertion
and non-support; Thomas B. Mack,
violation of section 225 Of the Federal
penal code; James Crawford, false
pretense in connection with imper-
sonating a police officer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
|MOTHERSH0[D
C0NGRESSANO
APPOINT HEADS
Nineteen Women From Ten
National Organizations
Answer to Roll.

Mrs. Florence Kelley, of New York,
general secretary of the National Con-
sumers' League, and Mrs. William
Tilton Of Boston. legislative chairman
of the National Congress Of Mothers
and Parent Teacher Associations,
are in Washington today TO attend the
regular monthly meeting OF the
women's joint Congressional commit
tee, held at 1880 this morning at the
national offices of the National Con-
gress Of Mothers and Parent Teachers
Association. 1901 Sixteenth street
northwest.
Nineteen women representing ten
national organizations were present.
Mrs. Maud Wood Park, who was re-
elected president at the annual meet
ing, presided.
Appointments to two standing COM
mittees were announced as follows
Committee on admissions - Mrs.
Florence Kelley. chairman: Mrs. Kate
Trenholm Abrams, representing the
General Federation Of Women's Clubs.
and Mrs. Alexander Wolf, represent
ing the National Council Of Jewish
Women.
Publicity Committee-Mrs. Edward
p. Costigan, chairman: Mrs. Samuel
MacClintock. representing the Ma
tional Board of the Young Women's
Christian Association. and Mrs. Ray
mond Morgan, representing the
American Association Of University
Women.
Reports Of legislative work were
made by the chairmen of the re-
spective subcommittee.
The women's Joint Congressional
committee accepted the invitation Of
DR.. Valera Parker, executive secre-
tary of the interdepartmental social
hygiene board, to visit the offices Of
the board and to inspect the work
being done this year. This work was
mede possible through the efforts Of
several Of the great national women's
organizations represented on the Joint
Congressional committee in securing
the continuance Of the board.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
MRS. CRA|G|E' s
DAUGHTER GUT
OFF BY WILL
"She Failed Me-" Document
Says-Only Son Is Left
Big Estate.

She failed me when living. When
dead / bequeath to her only IS and
a brooch pin"
With these words Mrs. Florence M.
Craigie. wealthy Washington woman,
whose will was filed for probate yes
terday, cut off her only daughter,
Carroll l.. Arrowsmith.
Il am constrained to leave her but
this as she has failed me when /
needed her most and has had more
than her share during the lifetime OF
my husband, her father" the will
states.
Under the terms of the will the
grandchildren of Mrs. Craigie werc
also omitted.
ITO my grandchildren, having
grown neglectful and indifferent when
they used to be SO dear. loving and
considerable. of 'gran-mama,' i leaving
nothing-only well wishes for their
future" the will states.
The entire estate. consisting OF real
and personal property, moneys and
bonds, with the exception OF the 80
bequest to the daughter, were LETT To
Major Wallace NJ. Craigle, only son
Of Mrs. Craigie.
The will requested that the deceased
be buried in Arlington, eighteen inches
from her husband and left directions
that the body be draped in white AMI
that a single American beauty rose ne
placed in the coffin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
Kisses, they say, are intoxicating,
but
Little drops Of water and a little
rye
Make q darn good hiGh-ball
When . fellow Is dry.
K. OF c. HISTORY BOARD
TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING

The knights Of Columbus American
History Commission will hold its
annual meeting today at the New
Willard Hotel for the purpose Of
prescribing the work Of the commits.
sion for 1922 The commission has
announced prizes totaling $500 for
the best monographs on the subject
Of American history.
Those in attendance will include
President Supreme Knight James A.
Flaherty; Edward +. McSweeny,
chairman. Of Boston; Admiral William
F. Benson; Prof. Henry Jones Ford.
Of Princeton; Maurice Francis Egan;
Hannis Taylor, former minister to
Spain; Prof. Charles H. Mccarthy, of
Catholic University; George Herman
Derry, OF Union College; Supreme
Secretary William J. Mckinley, and
Supreme Treasurer d. ]. Callahan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
POLICE ANDF|RE
HEROES To GET
MEDALS JAN. 8
AuIt, of Harbor Precinct, and
Altman, Of No. 10 Engine,
Win Times Awards.

Policeman r. c. Ault, of the Harbor
precinct, and Private j. e. Altman, OF
No. 10 Engine Company, District Fire
Department, will be decorated with
gold medals on January as q token OF
the city's appreciation OF their valor.
The medals will be provided by The
Washington Times. which last year
inaugurated the plan to annually
award gold medals to the members OF
the fire and police departments who
performed the most heroic act In the
line of duty during the year.
Ault and Altman were awarded the
medals yesterday by q COMMITTEES Of
judges consisting of Miss Mabel
Boardman, District Commissioners
Cuno Rudolph. Thomas Bradley.
president Of the Board Of Trade;
Albert Scbulteis, president Of the
Chamber Of Commerce. and Charles
Baker, president of the Federation OF
Citizens Associations.
Ault was declared to be the most
heroic man in the police department
because he jumped into the Potomac
river on June IL and rescued former
Detective Sergeant Frank Baur, q
man several times his weight.
Altman was awarded the fireman's
medal for rescuing Mrs. Rosie Haw-
kins from the second floor Of a burn.
ing building at 236 Four-and-a-half
street southwest, on February b, 1871.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
0WNERSF|GHT
MOVE FOR CUT
IN HOTEL RENT
Attack Lessee's Charge ct
$50, 900 a Year as Salary for
Running Apartments.

Declaring that tenants of tho Had
leigh Apartment Hotel were less In
terested In rental reduction than IN
obtaining better service, w. v. Boyle,
e. r. Boyle and J. G. Robertson.
owners. today charged that Miss
Nina c. Fritz ,proprietress, who has
complained of the annual rental she
must pay the owners. had in state
ments rendered attempted to charge
100000 year as her personal salary.
Miss Fritz. who has submitted to
the rent commission that $215,000
annual rental, IN addition to $4,000
for taxes and insurance, Is exorbitant.
says she thinks 100000 a year rea-
sonable recompense for managing the
apartment.
Because the lessee Is not renting
the property by yearly lease for per-
sonal occupancy but for business
purposes to make a profit. the own
ers do not believe the controversy 10
one to be settled by the rent COM
mission. The owners claim they do
not feel the present lessee has per-
formed the particular requirement OF
the lease which provides for manage
ment to meet demands Of hish-clas0
tenants, for whom the apartment was
purposely built. The owners char
acterized the proceedings brought by
Miss Fritz as "unwarranted," and
said they would meet the situation"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
VET SUED FOR TAKING NEW
WIFE WITHOUT DIVORCE

Believing that his wife was trans
ferring her attentions to another man
while he was at war, Arden F. Wood,
former Walter Reed soldier, married
another without this formality of get
ting a divorce, 1t was revealed today
in papers filed in the District Supreme
Court.
Wood said his wife was in North
Carolina when he enlisted. Upon his
return from service he found out that
she developed an affinity with q
family friend the answer of the de-
PENDANT soldier stated This, he
thought, automatically dissolved the
marital bonds and made him free
to do what he pleased. Justice Bailey
appointed Attorney Raymond Neu-
decker to defend the suit brought
against Wood by his second wife, Mrs.
Helen Wood.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
DJuC IN
.l0E LD7l
l.OVL G0AE i
EDCV7E GVI~
ALFT

You will notice that this particu-
lar message contains, through
signs, certain letters of the alpha
bet. When you have decided the
message forward the answer to
H and 8.
THE NEW YEAR-HIS NAME
is HOPE.
By JOE CONKLIN.
Welcome, Little Stranger! Wei
come Boy!
We're glad to see you, Kid, and
welcome You with Joy!
The Old Codger you arc crowdin'
Cut some wicked didoes while
stickin' round,
But In the end he proved . good old
scout,
And we're kinda sorry to put him
under ground.
At first he caused us lots Of trouble,
Maxim times hard, back-csppin',
and playin' double;
But at last he had . change Of
heart,
And did his best to rid tho world
of woe
Restore good times-end hate-give
peace . start
So we are sorry Old Twenty Ono
had to 20.
Welcome, Kid! But take this tin
from me
You tackle SOME JOB when you
take the Old Towns key!
Old Twenty One has bequeathed to
you
A string O. tasks you'll find It
hard to dope,
And your front mOnicker, Young
Twenty Two,
VIII make you hump yourself,
Kid!
Your first name is HOPE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
ICOLORED BANDIT MAKES
MISTAKE ABOUT CHINESE

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 31.-A pistol
battle between a colored bandit and
a Chinese laundryman resulted In
victory for the Celestial here last
night.
Frank Lee, the laundryman, was
busy ironing collars at his establish
ment in the East End when the
negro with a mask covering the upper
part Of his face, entered and covered
Lee with a pistol. The Chinese
looked up, calmly laid aside his iron,
walked into another room. secured a
pistol, and then the fight opened.
Lee fired first, but missed, and the
negro fired as he backed out OF the
shop. Finally Lee vaulted the coun.
ter, firing as he came. This was
too much for the would-be robber.
who fled.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
lASKER SUMMONED IN
WOODEN SHIP SUIT

Chairman Albert d. Lasker, of the
United States Shipping Board and
Emergency Fleet Corporation, was
ordered today by Justice Bailey In
Circuit Court to show cause on Jan
uary next why he should not execute
a contract with the Ship Construction
and Trading Company, of New York,
for the sale of 2S5 wooden ships now
lying idle in Hampton Roads.
The ship firm claims to have sent in
a bid amounting to S602,7SO for the
ships and alleges that 1t was the only
bidder for the vessels. 1t Is alleged
that the bid was accepted by the Ship
ping Board. but Mr.. Lasker, 1t is
claimed, refused to execute a contract
of sale.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
HONOR
bOYSPLAN FOR
1ST EXPOSITION
Report on Interview With Presi-
dent Heard at Mass Meet
ing in Keith's.

Eighteen hundred Washington
achievement boys" pupils in the
local public schools who have done
worthwhile things in their spare
time. met in b. F. Keith's Theater
this morning to plan for the First
American Boys Exposition, to be held
in Convention Hall, January IL to
IA, and to hear Robert Lewis Sayles,
fourteen years old, secretary of the
organization, report on his interview
with President Harding.
II explained to the President" said
young Sayles, who headed a delega-
ton Of forty achievement boys, that
we represented not merely boys, but
citizens in the making-boys who
were doing things. He said that he
had heard Of our work and that he
was proud America had such boys.
He promised to come to our EXPOSE
ton II he was in the city, and said
he would like to bring Laddie Boy"
At the meeting this morning the
boys saw a motion picture OF boy
life, The Law That Loves" written
by Judge Willis Brown, one of the
leading figures in the organization
of the First American Boys. The
picture, pre-released especially for
the occasion, will be shown at the
exposition and will later be shown in
local theaters.
Members reported that exposition
tickets had been sold to Admiral
Kato, Premier BRAND, Secretary
Hughes, and Secretary DENLY.
A number of the boys enrolled for
circus which is to be given as a
part Of the exposition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
MAN RESCUES
CHILDREN AND
W|FEFR0MF|RE
coIIapses While Taking Mother
Out of Burning House. But
Is Saved by Fireman.

After he had rescued his wife,
three children and his mother from
an upper floor at 110S II street north
west, where fire started last night,
Fred c. Parker became almost un.
conscious from the effects OF smoke
and vapors. He was carrying his
mother when he almost fell into the
arms Of Fireman N. o. Anderson,
of Engine Company No. 2.
When smoke began to pour into
the sleeping quarters Of the family
shortly before midnight, Parker
rushed to the children's rooms and
carried them to safety. He then
CROPPED his way to the bedroom Of hts
wife and led her to the street. As
he was leading his mother down the
stairs ne was met by the firemen.
The origin Of the fire has not yet
been determined nor has the damage
been estimated.
1t is said that a tenant OF the
building received threatening letters
recently, but at fire and police head
quarters this could not be verified.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
DR.. RUSSELL CONWELL TO
DELIVER FAMOUS LECTURE

DR.. Russell Conwell will give his
world famous address, Acres Of Dia-
monds," at the First Congregational
Church, Tenth and G streets north
west, Monday evening, January ..
Tickets may be obtained through II.
j. Councillor, 2012 First street north
west.
With the proceeds from this single
lecture, already delivered by DIR. Con-
we'll more than 5000 times. the lee.
turer has established Temp College,
where more than 1900 Students are
annually aided in pursuing col ege
courses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
BULK OF MOUDY ESTATE
GOES TO THREE CHILDREN

John l.. Moudy, whose will, dated
March IA, 1919, was filed today for
probate, leaves $50 to his son, Will
liam Charles Moudy, and a similar
amount t. his daughter, Mercer
Pauline McCrea. The rest of the
estate Is to be divided into three
equal parts between his son, Samuel
Martin Moudy; his daughter, Stella
+. Shreve, and Lille May Middleton,
another daughter, who is also named
executrix. Testator died October 20
last.
Mrs. Emma Bowling was named
sole beneficiary under the will Of her
husband, e. B. Bowling, dated No
vember last. Testator died De-
cember 10 last.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
indianapolis
MAN WILL Be
DC. RECORDER
J. n. Lott Backed by Senator
New-Dr. Mckinley Is Local
Candidate.

j. III. Lott, negro lawyer of Indian
apolis. Ind, will be named by President
Harding to be recorder of deeds of the
District of Columbia, II was reported
at the White House today.
Senator Harry s. New Is espousing
the cause Of Lott and. II is stated, has
occurred the Endorsement Of numerous
negro factions in various parts of the
country.
The District of Columbia Republican
Committee Is supporting DR.. White
field Mckinley. local physician, for the
office.
President Harding some time ago
sent the name Of Henry Lincoln John.
son. negro Republican committeeman
from Georgia to be recorder of deeds.
but tho Senate failed to confirm the
nomination.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
U. S. ASKS WHO OWNS
AUSTRIAN PRE-WAR BONDS

At the request of the Allied Rep
crations Commission, the State De-
partment today undertook to ascer-
tain the amount of bonds held by
American investors In the pre-war.
unsecured national debt of the old
Austro-H hungarian Empire.
Formal announcement was made
by the department that 1t 10 ready
to receive these bonds from Amer
lean investors II was emphasized
that the announcement does not APP
ply to war loan bonds. municipal
bonds or private Industrial securi-
ties but solely to the old pre-war
unsecured debt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
DRAFT PLANS FOR MEETING
OF AMERICAS FARMERS

Officials of the Department Of Agri-
culture were engaged today in pre-
pairing a program and drafting plans
for the national conference on agri-
culture which President Harding has
called to meet in Washington immedi-
ately.
The date of the conference together
with the names Of those will be In.
vited will be announced early next
week, It was stated at the department.
In addition to heads Of farmers or
CARNATIONS, the confcrees Will in
clude railroad executive, economists,
farm implement manufacturers and
OF all industries which
are in any way related to agriculture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
DEFUNcT LIQUOR SOCIETY
GIVES FUNDS TO CHARITY

Dissolution Of the Washington Mer-
camille Association. formerly composed
Of local liquor dealers, has brought
with 1t the distribution Of the organ
ization's funds among charitable or
CARNATIONS caring for children and
aged people. The Juvenile Protective
Association has received $275 by the
action.
The association has been character
lied by William Muehleisen, president
Of the Mercantile ssociation, as a par
ticularly worth while institution. The
work is Under the direction of Mrs.
Edna Bushee, executive secretary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
WOMAN FOILS FOOTPAD,
BUT SECOND LOSES PURSE

While crossing M street bridge about
$50 o'clock last evening, Miss Blanche
Rateman, 1904 Twenty-fou street
northwest, was approached by a negro
who attempted to take her pocketbook
She tussled with him, and when he
saw another pedestrian approaching he
ran.
Mrs. J. L. Holson, 7o9 Harvard street
northwest, complained to the police Of
the Tenth precinct that while she was
at Georgia avenue and Harvard street
northwest last night a negro snatched
her pocketbook, which contained SIT.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
TIMERS YOUTHFUL HELPER
DISAPPEARS FROM HOME

Police of the Fourth precinct have
been asked to locate Frank T. New
ton, twenty-year-old timers helper,
who left his home. rs @ street south
west, at 1880 o'clock Tuesday morn
ing, and has not been seen since.
Young Newton. according to his
sister, Mrs. II. w. Nichols, with
whom he had been living, was attired
in army shirt. trousers, and wrapped
legeings, with a gray cap and navy
peacoat. Mrs. Nichols fears her
brother has suffered an accident.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31
A. A. A. To
FAVOR GAS
TAX DEAL
Officials Talk t. Commissioners
About Ma.yla' d Ofter-Reci-
p-ocit. Plan Apt eals.

Official. Of the American Automo-
bile ASS ciatiet today conferred
WITH Tn. Dirt~ict Commissioners on
the plan proposed by the Maryland
State officials to put tax on gaso-
line. 1t is understood that they ex.
pressed themselves as in favor OF
any agreement between the District
and Maryland which would result In
complete reciprocity, but they be-
lieved that the present plan was TOO
indefinite to warrant any decided
step by the District officials.
Favor Gasoline Tax.
The officials expressed themselves
az being against any additional tax
on automobiles, but said that tney
would favor q gasoline tax In lieu OF
n horsepower tax, IL Maryland would
agree to grant complete reciprocity
to District motorists.
William Ullman, secretary or the
Washington Branch, A. A. A, told
the Commissioners the motorists sloe
of the reciprocity question and COM
missioner Rudolph told him that ne
was TO. IN favor of putting an extra
tax o., motorists If it could be avoid
ed. n. o. Eldridge, director OF high
ways, ;! the American Automobile
Associa, ION, who accompanied Mr..
.Ullmnn to the District Building, told
lthc Commissioners of the hard fight
whici the American Automobile AS
vociation had waged to have Mary
land grant complete reciprocity TO
District motorists, and agreed with
Mr.. Uliman that the Maryland plan
coutnI. cd too many ifs" to be a
soutc D, OPPOSITION at this time.
4, A Meeting of the board OF gov
ernorH Tor the Washington District,
American Automobile. Association. will
be old early next week, according to
Mr.. Ulinian, to take action on the
Maryland proposition.