davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27
COUNCIL PLANS
D. c. BILL

The District legislative program
in the Forthcoming session Of Con.
gress will be considered at a meet
ing OF the Citizens Advisory Coun-
ell in the District Building tonight.
The council will discuss the SEIZED
ule drawn up by the Commissioners
in which less than a half-dozen
measures are chosen for action at
the coming session.
The Commissioners have referred
the problem to the council, point
ing out that with such a naze of
District legislation left over from
the last session, the District will
fare badly in the short session I'M
less local interests can concentrate
on few important measures.
The Commissioners are understood
to have tentatively selected four
measures for urgent backing. They
include the bill to establish per.
nlanent and equitable fiscal rela-
tions between the District and Fed.
eral governments; the bill to force
a merger of local traction COM
panies. the merger OF the Borland
amendment and an appropriation to
eliminate all remaining grade cross
ings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27
ENROLL 10000
IN CIVIC DRIVE

When the membership drive of
the Federation OF Citizens Associa-
tons closes tonight more than 10
per cent of Washington popula.
ton will have been enrolled as mem
bers of the 40 individual associations
in the District, according to an es-
innate today by Jesse c. Suter,
chairman of the campaign.
Highly encouraged by the results
of the campaign. leaders declare
that in addition to bringing about
substantial increase in the men,
bership in the District, it has served
as an incentive to outlying civic as
sociations in nearby Maryland and
Virginia, which also report big
gains.
While it is impossible at this time
to determine how many new mem
bers were obtained, Mr. Suter be.
lieves that conservative figure
would be 10000. With the 10000
members on the records of the va
rious bodies at the beginning of the
drive, campaign officials are conf
dent that the total will be at least
5000.
Campaign headquarters at 1886
New, York Ave. n. w. will be closed
today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27
ARE INJURED.
IN TRAFFIC

Rain.drenched streets considerably
increased the number of traffic ac-
cidents last night and today Ten
persons were treated for injuries
two Of whom are believed critically
hurt.I
Attempting sharp turn in the
road near Waldorf. Nd, YESTERDAY.
an automobile driven BY Joseph
Rhodes. So, 408 Shepherd st. II. W.,
capsized. His companion, Harry
Cook. As, of Camp Springs. Nd, re.
ceived fractured skull Rhodes
suffered from a broken back BoEh
are in Providence Hospital
While crossing Pennsylvania Ave
nue. Northwest, near Third Street,
Moy Don. a Chinese, 20 years old,
OF 3l2 Pa. Ave. M. w. was knocked
to the pavement late yesterday
when struck by an automobile
owned and operated by the Rev,
William Brown, coiored. 1927 G
st. S. u.
AT Emergency Hospital today
Don's condition was said to be less
serious than at first believed. An
x-ray will be made 70 determine
whether he has fractured skull.
His leg was fractured and face
badly Iacerated.
Arms OF two persons were broken
when their automobile collided with
machine driven by Dr.. George w.
Mccoy, 1918 Garfield st. n. w, at
Twenty-fourth and Streets North.
west
Those hurt and taken to George
town Hospital following the accident
were Reid Richmond, 2G, 1904 As.
bury PI. II. w. and Miss Virginia
Schultz. 35, 1912 Asbury ri. N. W
Both were said to have received
fractured arms.
Knocked down when two automo-
biles collided near s Street and Con-
necticut Avenue Northwest, Mrs
Rosa Hankers, colored, 38, of 1900
Fourth St. n W.. Apt. No. 2. was
treated by DR.. Hamilton Morten for
slight injuries.
Little damage was done to the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27
Strategy of Defense
In Oil Case Subtle
By w. o. KEY

Aside from the concerted activities of the defense the
spacy of Albert b. Fall and Edward Doheny there is
subtle strategy being individually exercised by the respective
attorneys for each which, pushed successful conclusion
would result in the aeouitta, Of both.
From time to time since the trial has begun Frank Hogan
Doheny, Wilton Falls
legal representative have from Government counsel
defendant and against them jointly.
When Edward B. Mclean the the
vigorously objected certain question to the witness
Owen Roberts, of the prosecutions the ground that such
evidence would be unfair "the defendant Doheny"
At other times for the Cabinet member have
ceeded blocking testimony relating Dohenys activities and
forcing the Government that should not be used against
Fal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27
XMAS SHOPPING.
UNDER WAY

Christmas shopping today was
getting into full swing in Wash
ington. A checl1-up of downtown
stores, by Edward D. Shaw. secre-
tary for the Merchants and Manu-.
facturers, Association, indicates that
the early shopping movement
sweeping the country, has hit this
city.
The movement initiated by club
women to place holiday gift-buying
on a common sense basis and elm
mate eleventh-hour hysteria, ap-
parently is gaining a firm foot
hold. 1t is responsible for the de-
cision of local merchants to display
their complete stocks Immediately.
City Postmaster W.. M. Mooney
has circulated $4,000 copies OF in
istructions for early mailing to resi-
dents throughout the city. Public
schools were the main. source Of dis
.tribution. The. instructions include
copies of mail schedules for the
whole country.
Inc QepdFtllleHl SUITES dEe IS pan.
ming to take on extra clerks, to-
handle the larger buying crowds
early next week
The shopping is expected to. be
accelerated Wednesday, when 36
banks will distribute $5,544, 900 in.
Christmas savings deposits to
70 900 depositors. Pay day for the
government employees, also. falls on
Tuesday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27

two persons party to the alleged
conspiracy. the defense has an edge
of advantage over the prosecution
in that while the Government must
prove that both men are guilty.
the defense, if it succeeds in show.
ing that one OF them had no in
tention of defrauding the Govern.
ment, automatically absolves the
other for the simple reason that, by
sheer syllogism. if it takes two to
form a conspiracy and one is
proved to have had no part in it,,
no conspiracy existed
Probably one of the most out
standing instances of the defense's
desire to separate and segregate
particular evidence was during its
vigorous fight to prevent the prose
cution offering as evidence the adj
mission Doheny made before The
Senate Public Lands Committee
that he furnished the 100000 Fall
needed for the purchase of his
ranch.
Arguments By Defense
Defense argument against the in
PRODUCTION of this evidence centered
mainly around the contention that,
even though it were admissible as
against 1.-The defendant Doheny," it
would prove prejudicial to the de-
PENDANT FALL" who. the defense
claimed, had had no part in Do
heny's appearance before the com.
mittee.
And, on the other hand, defense
attorneys argued, the letter writ
ten by Fall to the Senate commit
tee containing what the prosecu-
ton declares is discriminating state
ments with regard to the charges,
even if admittedly detrimental to
the former secretary's case, should
not be used against The oil mag
nate.
All of which, from legal per-
spective, presents a two headed
menace % the prosecution which.
armed as it is with but a single
sword, must lop off both heads at
blow
For, If through this clever &c.
Tense the jury is made to. see one
defendant in one light and the
other in a different. the Govern
ment, with its single bladed indict-
ment. can only take betty swing
and lie down with the knowledge
that it has served to its best ability
under the accolade which armed it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27
HIGH WAGE SPOlLS PLEA
FOR REMISSION OF. FINE

acknowledgements Charles E.
Rowan, a bricklayer, almost sue
ceeded in getting the judge in
Police Court TO reduce his fine
today for being drunk, but spoiled
his plea by admitting he was
making $13 a day.
You should be ashamed TO ask
me for leniency," said Judge Nc
Mahon, and let the SIS fine stand.
Rowan was committed, but is ex.
peeted to pay his way cut .....ls'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27

LADY Pagent, London, is
agitating for the remodeling Of
children's faces when they are.
born, so that we will all be
beautiful people, free from.
facial blemishes).
Some peoples faces are their fore
tunes,
10 q truth and full Of sense;
But I've got one I'D like to have re-
modelled,
Because 1t never brought me two
cents.
when 1 peep into my looking glass
I have no cOntentnent that 10 SNUG.
For know that next day some fellow
VIII ask me, "Whereja get that
mug?"
hear talk about love and soul kisses,
which 20 with faces called divine:
But when try to love tho little
flappers
They say, go put that face IN brine:''
CHICOTEAGUE CHARLIE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27
WI.F { ANSWERS
j VO|GT SUIT

Mrs. Hilda Voigt, wife of Edward
Weight. jr.. who filed cross-blil
against her for absolute divorce, in
response to her petition for main.
tenance, today filed her answer in
the District Supreme Court denying
charges Of misconduct. as alleged
by her husband, who also named
q correspondent.
Represented by Attorney T. Nor
ris Wampler. Mrs. Voigt denies that
she deserted her husband, and
claims that his conduct was re.
sponsible for the separation.
A jury in the District Supreme
Court recently awarded Mrs. Voigt
500, 600 damages against her hus-
bands parents for the alleged alien.
alton Of his. affections, but Justice
Hitz who heard the case set the
verdict aside and granted new
trial.
Voigt was formerly president OF
the Commercial Savings Bank.
which was taken over by the Sc
curity Savings and Commercial
Mrs. Voigt says that he is the
owner Of one-half interest in
the Octavia apartments. 1869 Col
umbia Rd. n. w, which produces
an income of $500 a month. They
were married August 10, 1917 and
have two children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27
$4,000, 900 FIRE RAZEs
200 HOMES IN NEAR EAST

LONDON, Nov. 27.--A devastat-
ing fire has swept Broussa, burn
ing 200 houses to the ground, ac-
cording to Central News dispatch
from ConstantinopIe.
Many persons were injured and
the damage is estimated at $10,-
QUO 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27
Cargle Aspirin
for TOnsilitis
or Sore Throat

A harmless and effective gargle is
to dissolve two "Bayer Tablets of
Aspirin" in four tablespoonfuls of
water, and gargle throat thoroughly.
Repeat in two hours if necessary.
Be sure you use only the genuine
Bayer Aspirin, marked with the
Bayer Cross, which can be had IN
cents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27
Dying

REPORTS FILTERING from
Bucharest. the RuInaRian CAPITA,
state that King Ferdidand n
dying; that the country n on verge
Of civil war and that Prince Carol
plans to return and execute n coup
that would put him on the throne.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27
Watch That Wand!

THIS POWERFUL Indian chief,
with the linattractive name Of
Yellow Kidney. lives and works
wonders on the Glacier National
Park reservation. The wand is
used by him i'm his incantatiOns
to drive out evil spirits.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27
FREDDIE,s SENTENCE

The teacher asked Freddie If
he could compose a sentence end.
ing with the word "notWithstand.
ing"
He wrote this on his slate:
'sAIy father wears the posterior
portion of his pantaloons out, but
not with standing"
HI. SMITH.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27
MAYOR WALKER NEUTRAL
ON ARMY-NAVY GAME

CHICAGO, Nov. 27.-Mayor Jim
ME" Walker, Of New York, said
today he was neutral when asked
which team he favored in the
Army-Navy football classic.
Walker will return to New York
tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27
NOTICE TO DIVORCES,
WIDOWS and SPINSTERS

am lonely qcidoUer Uitb a
steady job aud fgith heart as
big as ia barrel Have ereeilent
habits aud confine myself strictly
TO mon-Glcoholic beverages. 1 am
out to get all that 1 can out OF
the fruits OF life. seek the con-
slant contpanionship Of one 1eho1t
can tightly embrace aud squeeze
to apy hearts desire.
So any Que having a second
hand lemon sqaee=er for sale,
please communicate 40itH
SILICUS, Care Heard; aud Seen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27

ternatio
THOMAS ("Red") MORGAN, held by Brooklyn al-
thorities charge of killing two policemen there told
his captors he afraid he would commit suicide which
he alleges he can accomplish by pushing silver plate
in his skull. His hands manacled so that he is
unable to raise them above his chest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27
Language Of statutes

Language of Statutes
BY the very language of the
statutes governing conspiracy two
or more persons are prerequisite
to a condition of corrupt agree
ment.
In this case, where there are only
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27

iSenator-elect Ware aVtH
doubtless demonstrate to the
Senate that Pennsylvania has
the Uery best politicians
money can bug.
G.. II. d.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27

cars They were being operated by
s. Washer Marsters, %, stopping at
George Washington University, and
Frederick Settlers, Of 1349 Otis st.
~. w.
Thrown from the truck in which
he was riding when it collided with
a touring car operated by Alton Al.
Clements. 1912 Shepherd ST. N. W.,
Henderson Cooke, colored, Az. OF 100
Canal st. $. w. was treated for a
sprained knee cap by DR.. Al. p. Bur-
ton late yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27

"AII the Funny Folks" is first
a first aid to tired mothers. The
greatest book i'm the world for
children. See advertisement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27

The bowl OF an English inventors
tobacco pipe is mounted midway OF
the stem. the outer end OF the latter
being intended to catch and retain
nicotine and moisture until it Is re.
moved.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27

Spend this Christmas in your own
home-buy it today from the many
selections offered in Times and Herald
Classified Ads Homes for Sale.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27

/ II see. that the astronomers
have discovered new spots on the
sum-
Eyes; asked one of them the
other day to see IL he could find
a $40 spot he owes me from
the last poker game. That's more
important 10 me than sun spots"
MAsHIE MIKE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27

Dear Bill: I see that the
Bank of Washington team is
leading the duckpin league
of Washington. If yoW tried
to bo1yoaO some money from
these boys, without plenty of
security, they wOuld hand yoM
plenty Of duck soup, too. Yom
lnog0, of course, that duck
soup has no substance.
JUMBO JAKE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27
"A DERN GOOD IDEA

ri do it TOMORROW"
Is a dangerous Whecze,
For If it describes doing,
Why do ii today, please
If gou must put off till te1s0rroaC,
This 0dOice II giVe G10Gy::
Let it be- some of the things
YOU SHOULDN'T DO, TODAY.
AUNT DEDA.
Milford chronicle., 1926-06-18
SUMMER SCHOOL WILL
I OPEN MONDAY, JUNE Fl
The School Will Continue For Six
Weeks Ending July 30

Professor w. A. Wilkinson, head
of the Department Of Education az
the University of Delaware and di-
rector of the annual Summer School
is completing plans this week for
the opening of the summer school
next Monday. AS has been the GUS
tom the school will continue for six
weeks ending on July 80. Monday
will be devoted to registration and
classes will be organized and starr-
ed on Tuesday. 1t is expected there
will be an enrolment of about 400,
the great majority of which will be
public school teachers of the state.
Professor Wilkinson has secured
an exceptionally strong staff of tea
chers and the school this year
should be one of the most successful
since it was started some years ago.
A special entertainment program for
the benefit of the students will
again be provided by the Service
Citizens.
Under the Foreign Study Plan in
augurated by the University of Del
aware three years ago a group Of
CONTINUED on page five)
Milford chronicle., 1926-06-18
fine CROP OF APPLES
in STATE ORCHARDS
FOR THIS SEASON
Growers Have Learned From Last
Years Experience That 1t Pays
Best To Have
GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
Apples Must Be Graded As To
Size And Quality To Bring
Up Prices.

Apple growers of Delaware, par
ticularly those who go in heavily for
early varieties, are completing their
plans for the inspection and ship
ment of Delaware apples which will
start about July 1st. At this time and
from inspections of orchards made
by state authorities, apple growers
expect both the quantity and quality
of fruit this summer to be the best
the trees have ever produced.
Three years ago when apple in
spection was started in Delaware, it
was received with much skepticism.
There were some who had faith in
the representations of w. T. Derrick
son, Chief of the Bureau of Markets,
that it would pay them to pay the
government $4 car to have their
apples inspected. The plan succeeded
as it had in other states, and now
the only difficulty Director Derrick
son is confronted with is obtaining
enough inspectors to do the work.
Last year 80 per cent of the big
apple growers of Delaware had their
output government inspected. This
year all Of the old ones and about rs
per cent more, which includes many
small growers, have applied for in
spectiOn.
A week ago Director Derickson
sent letters to ia apple growers
asking them to reply at once if they
wanted their apples inspected. Some
idea of how this modern way of
Handling fruit has grown may be
gained from the statement that in
the first twelve letters received by
Mr.. Derickson were orders from
growers for the inspection of $50
carloads of apples.
Last year apple growers profted
anywhere from 20 cents to so cents
bushel more for the fruit that was
inspected than did those who didn't
CONTINUED on page tWo)
Milford chronicle., 1926-06-18
BABY SERED in A BAG
IN>CREEK NEAR FREDERICK
Officers Arrested Woman Awaiting
Result OF Further Investigation

After chase covering about 180
miles, first in Delaware and then in
Maryland, which was continued from
Monday night until late Tuesday
night, State Highway officers Powell
and Conrad with Sheriff Temple of
Caroline county, Md, believe they
have located the mother of the six
weeks-old baby, the body of which,
seWed in bag, was found in a creek
near Carpenters bridge, near Fred
erica, Sunday by Roy Kemp.
Edna Edwards, alias Edna Reed,
white, aged about 80 years, said to be
hOusekeeper for Walter McGinnes,
formerly of Dover, now of Marydel,
Md, was placed in the Denton, Nd,
Jail and the police say they believe
her to be the mother of the baby.
When she was accused of the in
fant's death she denied being respon-
sible, saying she gave it to u colored
man who was to have delivered it to
white woman named Wicketts at
Wyoming.
A note was found under a plate on
the table in her home, apparently for
her husband, and in which it was
stated she was going to give the baby
to Herman Scott at Ruthsburg, Md.
The body is said to have been in the
water since last Thursday week.
Milford chronicle., 1926-06-18
MILFORD SCHOOLS CLOSE
UNTIL SEPTEMBER 9TH
Commencement Program Witnessed
By Nine Hundred People

With Monday night the school year
of 1926 ended for the Milford Spe-
cial School District. The late un-
pleasantness of the referendum, dld
not prevent the people, especlally
the parents, from filling the Piazza
Theatre with closely attentive aud
ience. to witness the commencement
ceremonies and listen to a brilliant
address by DR.. Frank Boynton' VI
Ithaca, New York.
The program announced IN the last
issue of the Chronicle, was carried
out and just before the close, an
nouncement of the prizes which go
each wear for the various attain
ments bv both class and individuals
were made by Professor Shilling.
The scholarship given by the
Alumni Association was awarded TO
William B. Simpson, Of Houston tor
the college term. H..
The State Bar Association, through
the courtesy of Mr.. Joh hn' T. Nlelos'
of Wilmington, again presented the
graduates of the Milford High SchooI
with comics of the Declaration OF IN
dependence and the Constitution OF
the United States bound in one at
tractive volume at Kells in Newark
Delaware.
The State Bar Association, through
the courtesy of the Hon. David /.
Marvel, of Wilmington, and formerly
of Milford, awarded to three OF tne
Milford High School pupils goid
continued on page y
Milford chronicle., 1926-06-18
STATES CHAMPION SPELLER
I NOW In WASHINGTON
Mary Flood Of Sussex County In Ma
tiOnaI Contest Last Night

Miss Mary Flood, of Selbyville,
spelling champion of Delaware and
her chaperone, Miss Helen Baker, al
SO of Selbyville, left on Monday
morning for Washington, where, the
Delaware champion took part in the
National Spelling Bee, which was
held last night (Thursday).
The Delaware champion was Sc
lected at statewide bee held in
Wilmington. She has been working
hard on spelling since winning the
championship and the 26 other COM
petitors who are in this bee will
know that Delaware is well repre-
sented before the match is over.
A first prize of $1,000 is to be
awarded with a second prize Of $500.
There will be other prizes amounting
to about $500. A week Of sightseeing
is planned for the various contest
ants and their chaperones. This
sightseeing trip will be one of the
most thorough available in Washing
ton.
The statewide spelling bee in
Delaware was staged by the Every
Evening of Wilmington. All expenses
of the Delaware champion and her
chaperone are paid by Every Even
ing. In addition to the sightseeing
trips about Washington, there were
several dinners as well as theatre
parties. The entire spelling bee par
ty stopped at the Hamilton Park
Hotel.