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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-17
BANDIT GANG IS
ROUNDED UP
IN \. !.
Ten Men and One Woman Are
Blamed for Murder and
Many HoId-ups
By international News Service

NEW YORK, Oct. 17.-Ten men
and one young woman, said to be
members Of the most highly or
anized band OF criminals that has
ever been shared by the police OF
New York city, are in custody as a
result of months of painstaking ef-
forts, it was announced today by
Inspector John D. Coughlin.
One murder, several shootings
and sixteen hold-ups which resulted
in the loss OF haR.million dollars
worth OF property are laid at the
door of this band
The crooks had a floor In loft
building in Fourth avenue, where
they practiced Workmanship, using
maxim silencers to avoid detection.
Each Had Speciality
They divided themselves into
groups, each group specializing in
q particular type Of robbery.
One division Of the band, for
instance, devoted It's activities to
sticking up the Sobel gas filling
stations and the Brooklyn.M anhat-
tan Transit Companies subway sta
ton agents in Queens. Another
concentrated upon chain stores, an
other on fur shops and 50 on.
So carefully did the alleged cul-
>prits arrange for a ''job" and 50
widespread have been their depneda-
tons, that the story told by the
police, even in this day OF sensa-
tionaI crimes OF violence. seemed
ike a tale of fiction.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-17
RAIL STRIKERS
LOSING, SAY
OFFICIALS
Freight and Passenger Trains
Reported on Schedule on the
Western Maryland

HAGERSToWN, Nd, Oct. IT,
Freight and passenger trains are
being moved on the Western Mary
land Railway, it was announced
from Hagerstown division head
quarters of the railway company,
despite the strike Of engineers and
firemen and a threatened tieup in
both branches of service on the Err
tire system.
Leaders at strike headquarters
admitted that freight is being
moved and passenger trains are
operating on near schedule time,
nor was it denied there that freight
is being delivered to the Western
Maryland at Cherry Run, w. Va,
by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
Strike leaders had stated that the
Baltimore and Ohio had decided to
route freight over the Pennsyi-
vania railroad at Cumbo, near Mar
tinsburg, w. Va, during the strike.
An official Of the Western Mary
land Railway made a blanket de-
NAL of statements accredited to
brotherhood leaders concerning the
number of men ON strike
He said for every engineer and
firemen who have quit work the
railway has had two applications
for each position and already a
majority of the places of the 127
engineers and 125 firemen out On
the Hagerstown system have been
filled.
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reached among the allies as con-
cession to Germany. The German
statesmen declared that Germany
alone is disarmed and that she
could not enjoy equal privileges un-
der the League Of Nations COW
enant unless other nations are SINH
larly disarmed. To offset this the
allies have promised to lead their
support to a disarmament confer
ence. It is understood that refer
ence to this promise is made in the
general protocol signed yesterday.
British Hail Pact
LONDON. Oct. 17.-'Peace at
lastF'
This was the gist Of Londoh's
newspaper comment today on the
accomplishments at Locarno. The
western security pact was hailed
as a Landmark in European his
tory" ga milestone In the recovery
of Great Britain" and ''the restora-
ton Of British prestige" by The
Times.
1.-The pact carries out the policy
which always has been Ehe aim OF
British diplomacy" said The Daily
Mail.
"Lecarno's great achievements
firstly, brought France and Ger
many into an agreement sincerely
accepted on both sides, and second
ly. brought Germany into the
league" said The Daily News.
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German Newspapers
Comment GlOOnily
On Security Treaty
international News Service

BERLIN, Oct. 17.-Initialing OF
the western security pact, hailed as
a cause of general rejoicing in
other European countries and as
a historic step toward peace and
moral stability, aroused only lugu.
brious comment in Germany's ma
tionalist newspapers today. -
The fact that the approval Of
the Locarno delegates was not bind
ing until their respective parlia-
ments had approved, and that the
contents Of the pact have not been
made public, were pointed out in
these pessimistic comments. which
warned that the rejoicing might
prove premature. The results must
be considered with suspicion as vet,
the press said.
With the exception Of Vorwaerts.
the social democratic organ, the
enthusiasm of even the Democratic
newspapers was dampened by the
fact that Germany had secured no
concessions as to the status Of the
Rhineland.
IF Germany passes up her
chance this time said LokaI
Anzeiger, "She should realize she is
no longer needed for any political
bargaining in Europe"
Tageblatt recalls the late Presi-
dent Wilson's fourteen points, on
which the paper claimed Germany
was duped
Kreuz Zeitung pointed out again
that the pacts would require rat!-
fication of all the parliaments and
that the last word was not yet
spoken, while Boersen Zeitung in
dictated there might be the pos
sibility of an internal crisis as the
result of the Locarno agreement.
According to Tageblatt, Great
Britain becomes the arbitrator of
Europe" Vossiche took some com
fort from a belief that the era
of sanctions was ended" while
Vorwaerts exclaimed that peace
had triumphed over bankruptcy.
Rote Fahne, the Communist or.
gan, sounded the direst interpre-
tation.
Germany surrenders uncondi
tionally to British and French i'm
perialism. The pact signalizes a
new war menace" was it's groan.
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mate AID s
GIRL To WE'D
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shaking with sobs. He was heart
broken.
Nicolai and his former wife have
been married and divorced twice.
They were first married in Seattle,
Wash, several years ago, after she
had come from MOSCOW RUSSIA,
where she was born. She was then
seventeen years old. They lived
together for three years and were
divorced in Chicago. She went to
Europe as a dancer for about
wear. and on her return they were
remarked in the Little Churcn
Around the Corner in New York.
Divorced in Alexandra
A year ago they were divorced
In Alexandra, Va, since which time
she has travelled all over the world
into Europe, South America, ana
al Through this country.
Taylor was born in GREENSBORO
N. c., where his father was presl'
dent of the Jefferson Standard Llle
Insurance Company. Hens now as
ISOLATED with his father in the
Southern States Life Insurance
Company of Atlanta and the Sc.
curity Life and Trust Company, OF
Winston Salem, /. G. His mother
was a sister of Asa Gambler, the
Atlanta millionaire.
A graduate in 1921 of the Naval
Academy, where he was cham.
pion high jumper, Taylor is well
known in Washington. He Is also
a graduate of the University OF
North Carolina.
Taylor won the high jump in the
Philadelphia Olympic tryout in 1870
with a jump of feet Ia inches.
He won many other athletic honors
during his college career.
The couple were extremely happy
when awakened early today for an
interview by a Washington Times
reporter. Their only worry seemed
to be that the story might be pup-
lished before the groom had inform
ed his father Of his marriage.
Asks Husband His Name
When the reporter asked Mrs.
Taylor for her husbands full name,
she paused and then called to
him in another room to make GER
tain of it. On several other points
regarding his life she was rather
uncertain and had to consult him.
They seemed particularly amused
at the unusual angle lent to the
story by the part played by her
former husband in the marriage,
and good naturedly posed together
for q photograph.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-17
N WILL WEI COME COOLIDGE CALL FOR NEW ARMS FARLEY
What's Doing Today
: and Tomorrow
Today

The Georgia state Society viii givs
its first reception and dance OF the
season tonight at o'clock At the
washington Club, 1901 * street north north,
cal program will precede the reception.
The Travellers Aid Society Will open
Its campaign for funds with dinner
at the Burlington Hotel at o'clock.
Miriam Chapter No. 3d., Order OF
the Eastern Star, will hold bazaar
at Joppa Temple. 1903 Ninth street,
from $50 to midnight. -,
hold dance in the rose room OF the
washington Hotel at o'clock.
The rFoIic Club will hold an informal
dance at the Cairo at $50.
The sTivoli Pastime Club viii meet
tonight at o'clock at the Deniee'
1873 r street northwest.
! The Nibby Nobby Club will hold 2
The Soldiers Home Band will present
concert at 5:45 o'clock in Stanley
Hall.
The League Of American Pen Women
will hold q book review from 4:S0 70
$50 o'clock this afternoon At the
Shoreham Hotel. Miss G. r. Thompson
and Lyman Beecher stowe will speak.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-17
u. S. Invitation to Arms
Farley to Be Welcome,
Say British Officials
By HARRY FLORY

LONDON, Oct. 17.-Great Britain
would welcome an invitation from
the United States to a disarmament
conference, now that the European
security pacts have been concluded
at Locarno, it was stated in Of
fetal circles today.
Whitehall officials said that they
realized that it was q little early to
discuss disarmament conferences
until the Locarno pacts have actual
'ly been signed and their effective
ness has been noted. but they
pointed out that while European ma
tons may be inclined to delay ac-
ton themselves they could not well
afford to ignore any invitation COM
ing from the United States.
Premier Baldwin and his cabinet
have always been favorably in
clined towards a disarmament con.
ference summoned by President
Coolidge, and their position is now
strengthened by The success of the
Lccarno conference. Official spokes-
men said today that inasmuch as
President Coolidge has said he
would await European settlement
before sumInoninR q disarmament
conference they hope that he viii
see in the Locarno pact an evil
QS1C6 Oh european eSuJuSIluSuIs
Though the League Of Nations al
ready has steps underway for a
possible disarmament conference
there Is no denying that Great
Britain is of the opinion that a
conference in Washington under
the auspices OF President Coolidge
would have greater chances of sue.
cess than a league conference. A
conference in Washington, it is
pointed out, would be freer from
the influences of European political
influence and would have the guild
ance OF the United States whereas
Q league conference probably would
not have even the official support
Of the United States which Is most
desirable.
Premier Baldwin today sent a
personal telegram to Austen Cham
berlain, British foreign minister.
congratulating him on his personal
success at Locarno.
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HOTEL WILL INVADE
"MILLIONAIRES' ROW"

NEW YORK, Oct. IA fifteen
story hotel, the first to invade
"Millionaires' Row." upper Fifth
avenues residential section, is to
he erected at the south corner of
the avenue and Eighty-first street.
The site is opposite the Metropoli-
tan Museum of Art and was pur-
chased by Morris II. Rothschild, a
builder.
The buyer obtains possession next
week, when he will begin work on
the new building representing an
investment of 100000.
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D. {. NAN HELD
IN ALEXANDRIA
LOOKUP
Arrested With Two Others
When Car Overturns
on Highway

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Oct. H.
J. l.. Stidham, of Washington, a
railroad engineer, and HI. M. Cres-
well, of this city, a brakeman, are
lodged in the local station house~as
a result of an automobile upset
near Cameron Run, four miles from
here. They were arrested by Traf-
fic Officer Durrer, of the Fairfax
county police, and are charged
with being drunk. Three bottles Of
liquor were said to have been
thrown from the overturned car.
Glenn Burke, a special officer Of the
r. r. & p. r.. r. Company, who
was also in the car, has had no
charges preferred against him. The
men told Durrer that the driver Of
the car jumped into passing auto
and disappeared. They will be
given a hearing before a Fairfax
county justice some time today.
Captain w. w. Campbell, of the
local police force, has gone to
York, Pa, after the new patrol
wagon, which will take the place
of the old Black Maria which,. after
ten years use, went to pieces six
weeks ago. Prisoners since have
had to walk to and from Jail.
Two hundred and fifty delegates
attended the meeting of the lip
worth League Union last night in
the Methodist Episcopal Church
South. A banquet was served in
the young peoples building prior
to the meeting. John 8. Bennett
delivered the principal address at
the business meeting.
The State has granted charter
to the Alexandria Realty Invest
ment Corporation. The officers are
Henry p. Thomas, president; III.
M. Smith, secretary, and j. w.
McDonough, treasurer.
A cornorer's jury yesterday after
noon rendered a verdict that Eugene
Ashton, colored, who fell beneath q
truck driven by Jack Watson,
colored, yesterday morning. dying
scon afterwards, came to his death
by accident. Watson was freed by
Judge Nicol in police court this
morning.
Miss Hermine Schwed, OF New
York, delivered the first Of a series
Of educational lectures before the
Cameron Club yesterday in the
rooms of the chamber of commerce.
A meeting will be held Monday
night in the Westminster Building
in the interest OF the Shenandoah
National Park. Motion Pictures Of
the proposed site will be shown and
nationally known speakers will tell
Of the benefits which will accrue to
Alexandria II the park Is located
in Virginia. Claude W. Fletcher,
president of the chamber of COM
merce has issued the call for the
meeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-17
Good Will Pervades
LOcarnO Delegates
At Departure Time
By s. DUNBAR WEYER
International News Service

LOCARNO, Switzerland, Oct. II.
After a night of celebration over
the completion of the European
security pact, this tiny Swiss town
settled down today prepared to take
its place in history as the spot
where European peace received it's
greatest impetus.
AS the various delegates to the
security pact conference prepared
to leave for their homes, there was
a greater evidence of international
good feeling than has been seen
since the world war. Representa-
tives of former enemy countries ac-
tually babe each other farewell with
sincerity.
May Be Made Public
The documents concluded here
probably will be made public on
Tuesday Of next week, If arrange
ments to this end can be made.
Germany's delegation returns
home to set its house in order and
make every effort to meet the
conditions which the allies have
laid down to be fulfilled before
there. can be a relaxation of the
terms >Uf the treaty of Versailles.
The allies Interpretation Of article
IS is said to meet the demands
OF the Germans and, it is under
stood, that once Germany has con-
WINGED the allies Of her intent to
carry out the Versailles treaty,
Great Britain has agreed to evacu.
ate Cologne, and France has prom.
ised that the conditions of occupa-
ton in the Rhineland will be re-
.axed.
Doctor Luther and Herr Stresse-
mS-n realize that they will face
some difficulties when they bring
their program before the Reichstag.
but they are confident they can
overcome these obstacles.
Present plans are for a special
meeting Of the League Of Nations
in December to admit Germany to
membership.
1t is expected that the pacts
initiated = here will be formally
signed in London on December 1.
Arms Farley Planned
Once the security pact is actually
in operation, it is understood that
the signatory powers will then lend
their support to a disarmament con-
ference. probably under the aus.
pices of the League of Nations.
This understanding has been
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-17
INVITATION
LIKELY
SOON
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Gals here today-the bearing that
the French debt bears to a second
conference.
Can Reduce Expenses
II France demurs to the reduc-
tons that other nations favor, it
will be pointed out to her that by
decreasing her expenditures for mill
tary arrnament-which she can now
do without fear of attack-it will
increase Frances ability to pay her
obligations to the United States and
Great Britain.
French military expenditures are
now greater than any other
nations. She is maintaining the
greatest standing army in the
world. Her statesmen will be told
by the powers, chiefly the United
States and Great Britain, that she
now has an opportunity to reduce
these, in perfect safety to herself
and use the savings effected to
reh bilitate herself financially
throughout the world.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-17
7 M|LL|ONA|RES
TORACE 1T
LAUREL
Rich Physician and Boston
Youth Among Those to
Show at Speedway

The lure OF the roaring road. ever
reckoning to the intrepid aces Of
the speedways. offers to them as
it's greatest reward the thrill of
doing the next stretch in the fast
est speed OF all time.
1t il not monetary compensation
that dazzIes the disciples Of speed
who will compete for fresh 1aurels
at the BaltinoreayVashin Speed
way. October "a. II It were, there
would be several who never would
have been attracted by this most
Fascinating sport.
Doctor william e. Shattuc. mil.
lionaire physician, not only gave up
his practice but disregarded the
ease that goes with wealth when
he took his place IN a speedster a
year ago. The thrill-loving doctor
drives a hard race and Is looked
to for some new achievements in
the next Laurel feature.
The excitement of the pasttme of
speed record setting has drawn an
other young millionaire into the
motor racing garle. Vic SpOoner,
enty-three-year-old youngster Of
Boston, 1s the controlling stock
holder Of the Boston Electric Heat.
ing Corporation. He is married
and has a two-year-old daughter.
Spooner entered automobile racing
by first becoming intensely inter
ested in the mechanical equipment
OF car. Then followed long and
continued practice with fast and
powerful motors. It was at the last
indianapolis race that Spooner made
his final decision to take the wheel
in the contests Of speed. He soon
became the owner of a $4,000
Duesenberg with which he tried the
Laurel oval on the occasion of its
inauguration last July.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-17
WoMAN'S AUTO LANDS
VISITOR IN HOSPITAL

Henley st. John Henley. fifty-one.
of Blue Fields, w. Va, was treated
at Emergency Hospital today for
shock as the result of being struck
by an automobile.
Henley is stopping at the Wash
ington Hotel and was struck by an
automobile driven by DaiseS L..
Freeman of 1918 III street north
west. at Vermont avenue and L
streets northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-17
SKULL POSSIBLY BROKEN,
BUT He QUITS HOSPITAL

Despite the advice OF the ply
sicians at Emergency Hospital,
where he was taken after he fell
from his motorcycle today, Samuel
West. thirty-six. OF 1902 Seventh
street northwest returned to his
nome. Vests machine had skidded
at Fifth and E streets northwest,
and he suffered several bruises and
possible fracture Of the skull.
At the hospital 1t was said, West
did not give the physicians time to
make thorough examination be-
fore he left.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-17
SEVENTH RACE
HAGERsToWN HOTEL
FIRE SCAREs GUESTS

HAGERSTOWN, Nd, Oct. t.
Fire starting in the cellar Of the
Colonial Hotel in Hagerstown' 3.
downtown business section late at
night created a near panic among
the guests, many Of whom are here
t. attend the Hagerstowh Fair.
The fire, supposed to have been
caused by a cigarette, started In
bales of paper and was discovered
by r. L. Hamilton, the proprietor,
after. the flames had burned through
the floor into the dining room:
Smoke filled the first and second
floors and guests fled from their
rooms to the fire escapes. F1remer
extinguished the blaze with chem
icals. The damage was slight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-17
DRIVER THREATENED
BY CROWD AFTER CRASH

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. IT, An
automobile driven by Fred Smell,
negro, knocked down two men and
Smell was rescued by Patrolman
Smith from threatening crowd in
Richmond street.
After hearing before Magistrate
Dougherty, Smell was held in $4OO
bail for a further hearing on DC.
tober z. John WHEELER and Steven
Rose. who were treated for bruises
at, the Northeastern Hospital after
being bowled over by SHELLS ma
chine, testified at the hearing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-17
MAN WHO SLEW U. s.
AGENT STILL AT LARGE

CHICAGO, Oct. 17.-Detecttves
searching in Indiana for Martin
Durkin, alleged slayer Of Edward
United States Govern
ment operative, returned here to-
day with two automobiles said to
have been stolen by Durkin.
All Efforts to find the fugitive
have proved of no avail, although
both Federal and county officials
have conducted a careful search.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-17
VICTIMS BODY
COMING FROM LOUISIANA

The body of John E. Morrow, who
was killed in an automobile accident
at Covington, La, Wednesday Is
expected to arrive here tomorrow.
Mrs. Morrow arrived in Washing
ton Thursday night from Pittsburgh,
where she has been staying. She
had the body sent to Washington.
Interment will be made on Monday
morning.
Mrs. Morrow desired today to
correct a statement made by the
papers following the accident. She
has been staying in Pittsburgh with
ker mother for some time. but had
not separated from her husband
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-17
MonopIane Succeeds

= PREAKNESS. N. j., Oct. 17.-An
experimental flight with a new five.
passenger Wright-Bellanca cabin
monoplane was carried out success
fully at the Wright flying field by
Pilot Fred H. Becker. The new
plane is equipped with a 200-horse.
power motor and embodies many
new ideas In aviation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-17

Enjoy all OF Beautiful Washington
and nearby suburbs. Get the Car you
fication in today.s Classified Ad
section
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FOR MONDAY

xApprentice allowance claimed.
Weather. cloudy; track, muddy.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-01-21
Social and Personal
Prominent Couple
Take Wedding Vows,
Leave on Trip East

The wedding of Mrs. Violet Bowes
Altman and G. A. Osmundson, was
solemnized on Saturday at St.
Georges church with Reverand d. A.
Davenport, officiating. Mr.. and Mrs
: J. l.. Bankston, acted as witnesses
/ and DR.. j. b. Hollenbeck gave the
bride away.
The bride was gowned in rust
colOled ensemble suit with appoint
, ments to correspond and carried u
beautiful corsage boquet of brides
roses and maidenhair fern.
After the ceremony. the bridal
couple and their intimate friends
were entertained at the home of DR..
and Mrs. Hollenbeck, where the nup-
tial dinner was served. Plates were
laid for fourteen and the prevailing
colors, of white and red, were car
ried out throughout the five course
dinner. Clever toasts were used as
place cards, originated by the host.
| Mrs. c. s. Fossum assisted the hos
| tess.
An extended trip to the east, was
taken by the young couple, after be-
ing duly showered with rice by their
hosts Of friends at the train
Mr.. and Mrs. Osmundson are a
popular couple among the younger
set in Bismarck. Mrs. Osmundson
has lived in Bismarck for the past
six years during which time she has
made many friends. Mr. Osmund-
| son is prominent member of the
Elk and u. c. T. lodges.
Many prenuptial affairs were given
in honor of the bride. Among them
a delightful dinner party AT the
Grand Pacific hotel, given by Mrs.
Thos. Meade, and beautifully APP
pointed shower, given by Miss Kath-
| Urn Morris.
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in music" with Mrs. J. l.. Hughes as
leader.