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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-03
SMITH LEADS IN
STRAW POLL

The Presidential poll-which here
after is to be conducted exclusively
by The Washington Herald-is
rapidly becoming a real forerunner
OF political sentiment as it exists
in the Capital just now.
Ballots are being returned in such
volume that there is no longer any
doubt of a genuine public interest
in this informal test of strength be-
tween the two candidates of the
Republican and Democratic parties.
Gov. Alfred +. Smith remains 70,
day in the lead by a comfortable
margin over Herbert Hoover. but
The gap is narrowing and the Re
publicans of the city are beginnin:
to show their strength.
Those who desire to register Their
choice in this paper election" Will
find the ballots printed daily IN
The Washington Herald.
With this issue The Washington
Times retires from further share In
the management of the poll, but re.
tains an active interest in all IT'S
developments and urges its readers
to watch it closely If they desire to
study the political strength of the
two candidates in this most inter-
esting of all Presidential campaigns
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-03
BRITISH ship
CRASHES on
ROCKS

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia. July S.
The British cruiser Dauntless,
which struck ON Thrump Cap shoals.
eight miles east or Halifax late yes
terday. probably will be a total loss,
according to crews of 1ifeboats re-
turning early today from the shoals.
The ship struck in a dense fog
and was held fast anlidships, with
rocks piercing her huh. Her COM
partnaents soon filled with water
The combined efforts OF five tugs
and the rising tide failed to float
the ship. Ii storm comes up.
mariners fear she will be swept off
into deep water, as she is exposed
to the open sea.
Just as darkness was setting in,
lifeboat crews from shore were
called and all the ships boats were
launched. The crew was ordered
to leave the ship. Over 400 men
are being brought to Halifax dock
yard. Fifty men were still standing
by the ship early today.
The Dauntless. IS commanded by
Capt. IL. ID. Mcpherson. She II
attached to the British North At
lantic squadron and is registered at
over 5000 tons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-03
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Walter Hagen Nabbed
In Detroit For
Speeding

DETROIT. July 3. - Walter
Hagen, winner of the recent Brit
ish open golf championship, was
to appear in recorders court to.
day to answer to charge of
speeding SIS miles an hour on Jel-
ferson Avenue last night.
Hagen came to Detroit to take
part in several exhibition golf
matches. Patrulman Peter Batcnc.
of the motorcycle division, gave
him a speeding ticket after re-
porting he had paced him at SIS
miles an hour on jefferson
Avenue from Hastings street To
Russell Street
Hagen was accompanied ~ two
young women. Batche took all
three to the municipal garage
where Hagen proved his identity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-03
NY. GANGSTER5
RIDE new
VICTIM


NEW YORK, July S.-The gang
war which has hit New York
claimed another victim today. The
bosv of a well-dressed man, about
2S wears of age. was found N
vacant lot in Brooklyn.
The mans head had been nearly
blown off by a shotgun charge and
the chest was riddled with bullets. j
1t was apparent police said, that
the man had been taken for q
ride by one of the guerilla hands
that has begun the present reign
OF terror. A
Five bullet wounds were found in
the back of the neck and three in
the front and chest.
The man was clad in a dark suit.
from which the manufacturer s
labels had been ripped. He wore
d silk shirt, silk hose, and silk
underwear.
NEW YORK. July 3.-FranFie
Yale, the gangster, who was shot
and killed Sunday afternoon lay in
SIS 900 casket at Brooklyn
funeral par1or today while 300 men,
women and children of the under
world and hordes OF the curious
came to pay their last respects.
The body was dressed in din
ner suit. a rosary was entwined
among the fingers of the right hand.
A cross lighted with electric lights
was at the feet.
The silver. casket is lined with
copper and white satin
Friends said 1t had long been
YaIe's desire to have grand fun.
eral and that he wanted 1t to out
shine that of the late Dion O'Ban-
Mon. his enemy, whose funeral still
is remembered as one of the greatest
events of its sort in Chicago.
The mourners at the undertaking
parlors were quiet. Near rhe door
of the chapel was box in which
friends of the gangster deposited
coins for the purchase of flowers.
Mrs. Maria Yale and Mrs. Luceida
Yale each claims to have been the
gangster's legal wife and said they
would claim the body.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-03
Body Found on Tracks
Had Been Hit BY Train

The body of a man found yester-
day on the tracks Of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad near Bladensburg,
Nd, remains unidentified at the
District Morgue. The man was
ABOUT so years old, with gray hair
and was coatless. To avoid strik.
ing the body. which was between
the rails, the engineer OF a fast
train was compelled to bring his
locomotive to a sudden stop.
The body, believed to have been
struck by another train, was evil
IDENTIFY dragged some distance,
Morgue officials say The right
leg, right arm and several ribs on
the right side were broken.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-03
MORAN PROBING
BLANK DAYS

Los ANGELES. Cal, July s.
Alfred Wills Moran. son OF Howar.'
Moran, Washington banker, and
nephew Of w. Fl. Moran. y. =.
Secret Service chief, was back
tracking" today. in an effort to dis
cover where he has been and wha~
lie has been doing for the past 'ar.
After having memory lapse Tor
more than a year, Moran suddenly
remember ed who he was last week.
Moran believes his lapse of memory
was caused when he was slug Sed by
a bandit in New York City.
He says he has not the slightest
remembrance of coming to Los
Angeles. His hands are calloussd,
indicating he has worked at man
;.aI labor for many months.
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He was assisted by Walter F.
Brown of Toledo, assistant COM
merce secretary, who, according TO
persistent reports, will succeed
Hoover in the Cabinet.
Hoover's acceptance speech has
been completed in rough draft. He
still wants to consult with num-
Der of political advisers before he
completes it.
The Republican rational head
quarters in Barr Building, from
which the Hoover Curtis campaign
will be conducted, are the most
elaborate ever set UP for presi-
dental campaign. There are 40
rooms and offices which occupy the
entire fourth floor. Woik of NOV
ing into the new offices is practi
cally completed:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-03
BOOKS PASSAGE FOR EPIC FLIGHT HALF WAY THE WORLD

of more than 5000 miles to Angeles Lady Drummond
Hay the right above English gained the honor
larger than the great silver bird of the United States Navy
Angeles Dr. Hugo Eckener left above who plotted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-03
BAIL FUGITIVE CAUGHT

WILMINGTON. July 3.-Anthony
McGarvey was taken from this city
to Pottsville, Pa. by police officers
from that city. He was arrested
here on information furnished by
the Pottsville police. charged with
having jumped a bail bond OF $1,000.
Police say McGarvey is involved in
a $4,000 land fraud case.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-03

"A good place at which to meet
your friends i'm Parasitic new
Hearst Press Information Bureau,
Rue de Ia Paix. Use it tor your
mailing address while you are
abroad. Planned for your COM
Tort and convenience. Home
newspapers. magazines. travel
information. etc. No fees-nO
charge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-03
PLANES HEAD FOR TEXAS

WICHITA, Kan, July Sine
25 planes of the national air tour
were to take off from here today
for San Antonio. Tex. the next
leg of their tour over the SOUTH
west. Led by Robert Cantwells
the planes landed here late yester-
day.
The Washington times., 1928-10-27

Building permits issued for ths'
week ending today amounted to.
$525, So and Include $sS,ss2 worth
of repair work. The total amount
Of money to be spent Is ahead Of
last week but the number of new
structures are far below those of
last week.
The outstanding permit Tor the
week was that issued ID Charles
ID. Sarer FOR the erection of five
story apartment building ait 12O E8
ST. M. E., lot $3.50 sos; square 724
THE cost. OF the new project is
placed at approxima S25O;0O0.
Additional permits for the week
are as follows:
Ir and Mrs. Camp Staniev S9O.00N
TO erect one three-st0ry brick dWeIting
at 2a72 Massachnsetts Ave. N w.
.ot 4O-sIA: square. 25oI. II, !.
four two-story brick and tile store
buildings iii 2l03-09 Benning I'd. III
H., lot. $3.50; square, 45lT.
WI C and a. NJ Miller. &23.25e to
erect one tlree-story stone dwelling ~
1901 indiana Lane N W. lot ~;
4. Grady. sis.6oo 10 erect three
twp-stcry dwellings "a so0-0z-0A tlnln-
tana ri. n. W. lot bs-bs-so; SQUARE.
N. walter Vaughn. sIs,5oo d build
one fwo-stOry cinder block dwelling IA
a01B-17-l9 Tanzaig ri. IN. E.. lot Ill
13; square, ssa0
The Washington times., 1928-10-27
.H0NE: TIPS WILL
Be SUPPLIED

After months Of preparation and
planning the Ideal Home Exposition
will open under the auspices OF the
washington Real Estate Board II
the washington Auditorium. Mon
day evening. October %, at p. M.
and continue daily from 2 to 1880
D. M. For the first time IN the
history Of such expositiors the
public will be offered the opportn-
nifty Of acquiring from leaders u
the realty. building and financial
fields, professional advice concern
ing advantages and problems Of
home ownership.
Officials Of the Real Estate Board,
the Cooperative Builders Association,
Building and Loan Association
League. Better Business Bureau as
well as bankers and title and 1nslIr.
ance experts will be on duty each
evening in their respctiy booths to
discuss problems OF financing. in-
s4lrance, appraisals and similar
phases OF home ownership. This
feature OF the exposition was de-
signed by the Real Estate Board 70
carry out the primary purpose OF
the exposition, namely an educa.
tional demonstration Of home own
ersliY,
The Washington times., 1928-10-27
Arkansas Realtors
Urge CITY Planning

Pointing out that men Ia tAi6 rNe1
estate business are the only group
whose purely selfish interestss II no
higher motive exists demand that
study or the subject of city plan
ming or land planning be Il NaFk of
their daily office routine, the Ars
kansas Real Estate Association is
asking for the initiation III evsES
community In the State oE y pFc.
gram pf public education Az ~ fhS
need for proper planning and execu
tior of civic Improvement pro MS
Effective land or city planning
must come as 4 demand from i pub.
lilo better informed as to the need
o development Of land resources so
THERE highest use and the preNsrvas
tlun Sc land values. the ASSOCIATION
lholds II resolutions passed at lts
annual invention just closed
Tl1e assoc Ion asks that parttcsls
lar attention N xiven To three mat
| ters of imp0rtsnce IN city growth
The location of 2aeuuafe sites o{a
school, county, Stat1 nunicipag and
other large public ana 4ni.public
1 buildings. the installation 81 nfility.
street and sewer distflet Nth
proper regard for the anticip VI
needs of the community ana the e
cation Of utility lines III alleys e.
behind the curbs - as to give tns
greatest service To the ildiviaua /
users through longer periods ana tp
minimize damage that might otnar.
wise Be done To paveII1ents.
The Washington times., 1928-10-27
Tt AN HAS
PIN LEAD

Although losing two games to
Wardman~No. l. last Wednesday
night, the team Of Boss 4 Phelps
still retains first place In the Real.
tors Bowling League. However
they have 4 lead Of only one game,
the Associates having taken three
games from Hedges 4 Middleton.
District fitle Company took two
games from Shannon & Luchs, the
shapiro team took three from Column
bia Title, IWardman No. 2 took two
games from McKeever q GOss. and
Sansbury took two from Cafritz.
High individual game was rolled
by Mr.. wedding. OF Boss & Phelps,
with d score Of 137. Mr.. Wells. of
Hedges ii Middleton, rolled high in
lividual set with a score of $50.
High team game was rolled by the
Associates, with 561. and they also
rolled high team set. with a score
OF 1913.
Due to the number of festivities
planned for Halloween, the bowling
league will roll their games next
wednesday night at $50. instead Of
the usual time Of 500 o'clock 8
The standing OF the teams II ~
falInug.
The Washington times., 1928-10-27
Building Permits


Arthur SIS. 900 10 build three
story brtck aaastion over existing ons-
story building Il zaa seventeenth ST.
N. vi Iot, 81 apa&ss. 1so.
Albert N Greyer. $4,000 Il bul:d
one two-story brick aAa tlle dwelling
Ut 1877 Tuckerman st. WI
Il. III Rhodes. $500 u snars one
two-ssory brick dwelling N s4zS Sewn
st. n. vi, lot. f22.zss sauare.
Joanna Jeffery. 81. 500 ~ erect ens
.two-story frame dws:ing at 1850 0tlA
st, III. III, iot. ls. square. 1908
Zoe Abraharh, 500 % build oils q.
ones story brick store at 1925 II ST. NJ.
hi: lot. I'M: square, $50.
Joseph shapiro co.. $500 10 erect
ia sturro On metal siath garases Az
1T04-s2 and ig0N-g4 LIVING ST. M. W.
FEastIalid Gardens, Inc, $1,000 e
erect two one-story frame dwellings, at
5I3o4-0s Fs0urty- second ri. ~. E., iot.
54-Ss~a1-12; square 51nH
East.and Gardens. Jnc.s one ~
erect two one-story frame dwellings as
s2iD-f8 Meade sit. IN. E., lot. 26-21-30-
al square 500,
The Washington times., 1928-10-27
REAL TY index.
COMPILE

The revised monthly index of real
estate market activity, complied bg
tho National. Association OF Real
Estate Boards and which is based
upon the NUMBER of deeds recorded
each month during the year 1926,
has just been computed from Jan
nary. 1924. to date. The percentage
Tor each month Is obtained BY
uividing the total number OF deeds
recorded each month iii all cities
reporting by the number OF deeds
recorded in the same cities for the
corresponding month of 1926.
The former series index number,
based upon monthly reports re.
Ceived from Al cities. was compiled
from the total number Of transfers
and conveyances reported for each
city The revised index is based
solely upon the number of deeds
recorded. and Is compiled from
official reports from 81 cities.
The Washington times., 1928-10-27
Business Men Laud
Home ShoU

Home ownership should receive a
stimulus in Washington during the
next week by reason Of the Ideal
Home Exposition which will be held
iii the washington Auditorium ur.
der the auspices OF the Washington
Real Estate Board, according 70
John al. Petty, executive secretary.
Prominent organizations and leaders
in the various fields connected with
home ownership are cooperating 70
make the exposition q success, in
the belief that this constructive and
educational demonstration will not
only be of benefit to hLme owners,
but will vividly bring to the atten-
tion OF the people Of Washington
the advantages OF home ownership.
Comment on the Ideal Home Ex-
position was forthcoming from civic
and business leaders today. w. w.
Everett. president OF the Board of
Trade. said, Home ownership is a
recognized factor in good citizen
ship and any constructive effort TO
educate the public in the advantages
OF home ownership is good thing
for the community. The plan Of
the realtors with the cooperation
of other organizations to furnish
visitors at the Ideal Home ExpOsi-
.tion with unbiased advice in re-
lspect to home problems should ap-
peal to home owners and prospec-
tive home owners"
Influence Is Good
"The increase OF home ownership
is a skahiIizing influence in every
Commissioner Proctor
T.. Dougherty said today. 'and the
Ideal Home Exposition planned py
the realtors of the city in which
they have the cooperation Of other
and institutions in an
effort to present to the people a
constructive, educational demonstra-
lion of the advantages and prob
lens of home ownership should
stimulate interest in this important
matter.
'aThe home owner makes the best
Charles r.. Bell, chairman OF
the board of the American Security
and Trust Company, said today in
on the Ideal Home Ex-
position. He expressed the hope
that the citizens of Washington
would take advantage of the oppor-
tunity offered to obtain information
and knowledge available on the sub
iect Of home ownership"
In the opinion of Robert v. Flem.
ing, president of the District Bankers
the Ideal Home Exposi-
ton will afford an opportunity to
bring clearly to our citizens the ad-
of home ownership. Home
ownership cannot help but be one of
the fundamental principles which
lead to happy successful life"
Value to City Great
Gen Anton Stephan. president of
the Merchants and Manufacturers
stated: Nothing, per-
haps, offers greater security to the
The Washington times., 1928-10-27

social and economic life OF city
than home ownership. The Ideal
Home Exposition seems to offer an
unusual opportunity TO the residents
OF Washington not only to see the
demonstration OF the physical advan-
tages of home ownership, but to re-
ceiye practical information relative
to the problem involves.
In discussing the exposition, James
Morris woodward, president Of the
Building and Loan Association
League Of the District Of Columbia,
stated that 'tthe Building and Loan
Association would be represented In
the exposition and would be prepared
to discuss with the public the func-
tions OF building and loan associa-
tions In connection with home owner
ship.
For several generations. Mr.. Wood.
ward pointed out, the building and
loan associations Of the city have
been training and educating the
public in systematic saving and
assisting them in the purchase Of
homes through utilization OF the
monthly payment mortgage loan
plans.
$1,000 In Associations
The Importance of the building
and loan association to home own
ership is indicated by the growth
OF members, numbering $4,000 who
have been saving on this mutual
basis and gradually accumulated
an aggregate of $57. 900 in
assets. "a per cent OF which is
invested In mortgage loans on
homes in the District OF Columbia.
George O'C0nnor. vice president
OF the District, Washington and
Lawyers Title Insurance Company,
said he saw in the Ideal Home Ex+
position an opportunity to bring
forcibly to the attention OF the home
owners and prospective home own.
ers, the importance Of using caution
in the purchase of home in
respect to the legal aspects involved
in titles to real estate:
As the exposition Is devoting a
part of its educational program
to the dissemination OF informa-
tion regarding this technical phase
Of home ownership, the citizens OF
Washington will have an opportunity
of obtaining information to guide
them in connection with nrotect-
ing their homes with the safeguards.
OF modern title practices.
The Washington times., 1928-10-27
CASUAL TY WILL
BUILD

Plans were filed with the Distric:
Building inspectors office late yes
terday for the erection Of q four
story addition to Casualty Hospital
at 7Os Massachusetts Ave. ~ 3.
The building which will be Of brick
construction will cost approximately
$16O,00O. Hollister Al. McQuary is
the designer OF the new structure
which is to be built by the ward
man Construction Company.
The Washington times., 1928-10-27
Things to Recall When
Ruying Home Hardware

In selecting hardware for your.
new home there are four very i'm
portant points to hear in mind. First.
are the fixtures thoroughly adapted
to their purpose2 Second. are they
efficiently well constructed. and built
to give many years of troubIe-free
service7 Third, are they pleasing in
design and Of pattern that will be
practical in years to come? Fourth,
Is the hardware harmonious with the
other furnishings Of the home?
The Washington times., 1928-10-27
Ethical Responsibility
Drafted for Realtors

Specific application Of the Real
tors code of ethics to farm brok-
erage and colonization movements
will be made by the Farm Lands Sec
ton of the National Association OF
Real Estate Boards.
The Washington times., 1928-10-27
TRlES HANGING III STREET

Cornelius Crowley, of Monroe, at.
tempted suicide Oh Broadway here.
hundreds of Others saw him. Whit
taker cut the tie Crowley had fas.
tened to i lanppost arm.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-17
Mae1a \! '? n; !!!.!! AGar.h 4 i!:!. Lees !!9 !.e:'

70 settle he replied, instantly or guard
 'No7' she asked on 2 singing ,n- tlecton That's unfortunate. for both ot us Frederick for q scandal would not be any more to my taste than to yours. ! cant afford one"
 Scandal" Dean fairly exploded the word
 "'pr proper balm tor 2 wounded heart Mrs Farley announced de cIsively.
 "Helen, Good heavens are you blackmaillng me?'
 What an ugly word, Frederick! Don't you think t would he nicer to consider that Miss Brewster is worth what il rlll cost 10 wipe the slate clean 2"
 "There's nothing on the slate 10 wipe off! I'm not d fool Helen. ! didr', expect anything like this, but I've always been careful about wo- men You are no e&ception,'
 "Th"re aren't any love letters, that's true, Frederick. But there are witnesses at my apartment. And you know, even it l failed 10 win breach Of promise suit, he mere fact that l filed one would be ruin ous 10 you, You must remember, dear heart breaker, that I am a woman of your own social set, and q little smoke from my tiny blazy would mean more than q bonfire that any outsider might ignite. In
New Britain herald., 1928-05-17

other words, I am above suspicion. :"
 But you haven't q reason for do- ing anything Of that nature" Dean protested hcatcdly. "I never spoke to you of marriage, Helen" "lll admit that. Frederick, as We have no witnesses, but you know l expected you to. You'd have done it. too, if you hadn't seen a chance to buy a new model' T don't understand you" he re turned stitfly.
 "Oh, yes you do. Frederick You understand me perfectly, even if | was common. Miss Brewster has lost her fortune and you believe that she won't be goose enough to marry a poor, struggling artist if you offer your hand and fortune
 "N ou must be out of your mind, Helen, to say such things You must be out of yours If you think I'm blind. And don't you sup pose Clarssa knows what you're up to? That's why she tilted at me al dinner. She thought she had me down, else she wouldn't have given me this opportunity with you. But she underrated me, Frederick. ' know when I've lost I'm ready 10 settle the score and call it 9 day"
 And if there is no settle ment
 Scandal! Or perha ps just word or two to Miss Brewster about cer- tain occasions i'll the past that might suffice to salve my feelings and spare me the publicity I don't want any more than you do.'
 ou win" he said sharply. That IS, ,f you intend to be reasona ble. For it's b!ackma!l whatever you may call 1t. You haven't shred ct evidence and ' doubt Y Miss Brew ster would listen to your condolences. but ] realize as well as you do that it isn't necessary to be proved guilty 10 be condemned"
 That's sensible. Frederick. My sdering what ' have to suffer. for you know, dear, I really was quite fond Of you in spite of your wealth"
 Like hell you were" Dean resped "YouM have to pardon that Helen. but since you're acting like crook you must be prepared to listen to plain truths" he added bluntly. | Plain figures on your check will do the trick daring" White with anger. Frederick Dean went to desk and got out Q checkbook 4 moment later Mrs ! Farley was calmly tearing 2 slip ot paper to bits.
 1 Double" she said firmly, and you'll win"
 Trem bling. but forcing hlm sel! l to silence. Dean wrote out new l check. Mrs Farley folded 1t into a tiny jeNeled vanity case she was carrying
 I'm truly sorry 't turned out ! this way. Frederick. was thrilled