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The Washington times., 1929-11-05
DC. HEADS SOON
To RULE ON
TAX|S

The Public Utilities Commission
plans to proceed in line with the
opinion of William w. Bride,
Corporation Counsel, that the
commission has authority to i'm.
pose regulations on taxicabs. &C.
cording to Col. william B. Ladue,
Engineer Commissioner.
Colonel Ladue said he felt the
commission was obligated to fol-
low this opinion, in view of cur
rent agitation in favor of secur-
ing financial responsibility of
taxicab owners.
The Federation of Citizens
Associations Saturday went on
record as favoring compulsory
insurance for cab owners.
The Washington Board of
Trade has appointed a commit
tee to investigate and report on
such laws in other states.
viii Bring It Up Soon
Colonel Ladue expects to bring
the matter before his fellow COM
miSsioners, he said. as soon as
bus regulations are disposed Of.
The commission also expects TO
consider testing taxicab meters.
Many complaints have been re-
ceived that different prices can
be had for the same ride.
At present, it was pointed out,
taxicab companies are notified in
advance that the meters of their
cabs are to be tested on a certain
day. An impromptu test without
notice would obviate any posi-
bility of hasty adjustment OF
faulty meters.
Too Many, Says Official
Sergt. Joseph .. Harrington
hack inspector, said that taxicat
difficulties in Washington center
around one thing; there are toe
many cabs.
They crowd the streets, battle
over business and practice cut
throat tactics against each other,
he said. "A rainy day is the only
day when there is enough bust
ness for all of them"
| Sergeant Harrington said i
would aid in remedying traffic
difficulties If some Of the cab.
could be kept in their garage.
on the slow days, and only
brought out in cases of emergency
The Washington times., 1929-11-05

Lanor was arraigned before
Judge Isaac r. Hit at Police Court
today, charged with assault with
intent to kill. He was held on
$4,000 bond for the Grand Jury.
Price testified the defendant,
after washing the dishes, had
made sarcastic remarks, asking
him if he had any more odd jobs
around the house to da.
Words flew back and forth and
finally Price went to call for the
police.
Lanor pulled out his gun and
fired and the next thing Price
knew his alleged assailant was
wiping his brow with a damp swab,
he told the judge.
Policeman H. B. Gilbert and w.
s. Smoot, of the Tenth precinct,
arrived at this point and put
Lanor under arrest.
The Washington times., 1929-11-05
FREES LAWYERS
BECAUSE OF
EXPENSE

Feeling certain that he will be
dismissed from the police force,
Robert J. Allen, suspended police
man, has released his lawyers
because he is unable TO pay them
for what looks to him like a
vain fight. There will be no
impartial trial, Allen says.
In a letter to his counsel, he
stated:
II have taken a great deal of
pleasure in my work as a police
man. dislike the thought of
losing my position intensely.
Nothing gives me more satisfac-
ton than playing a personal part
in the apprehending Of major
criminals. In spite of this, how
ever, in view of the apparent
determination Of District officials
not to grant me aE impartial
trial, I feel it useless for you 70
make q defense in my behalf"
Free AkO 1OCIuSEu
Aliens attorneys made the let
ter public last night and said
they felt there was nothing they
could do except accede to Aliens
request. The attorneys offered
to proceed with the case without
fee, but Allen refused.
He said he will conduct his
own. defense when his case is
called before the police trial
board tomorrow. .-
Allen reached his decision to
proceed without counsel after
Inspector Louis J. Stoll, chairman
of the trial board. earlier in the
day denied the request Of the
attorneys to examine members
of the board as to their imparti-
ality and fitness to try the case.
This was the second move
counsel made to avoid having
Allen appear before trial board
of police officials. The District
Commissioners checkmated the
first move by turning down a
request that a. board composed Of
civilians be appointed.
Quiz Is Denied
Then the lawyers exercised the
privilege granted under police
regulations of filing challenges
of all members with the beard
chairman, before the hearing.
Charging that the trial board
members are both judges and
jurors, they asked to examine
them as to fitness in the same
manner in which lawyers pass
on prospective jurors.
Inspector Stoll replied to this:
You are advised that your de
mand that each member of the
trial board submit to an examina-
tion on a voir dire is hereby de-
MED.
Section 21,. of Chapter II.
provides that challenge to any
member of the trial board shall
be made to the chairman at least
48 hours in advance Of, the date
set for the hearing, and, in my
opinion, this obviously gives the
chairman the right to determine
whether a member so challenged
shall be removed or not"
There is no chance for a fair
hearing for him if police officers
are the judges, Allen said in his
letter.
Allen has secured a temporary
position as helper at the Mid
City Gas Station, but felt his in
come from that did not warrant
a heavy outlay for a losing fight.
The Washington times., 1929-11-05
B D c j S CHECK
FOR $4,000
PASSED

wilen William Easterday, 80,
a figure In the notorious S.
100000 bond robbery with Nicky
ArnStein in New York several
years ago. was arrested last night
at the ChastIeton apartments,
Sixteenth and r Streets North
west, for an alleged $4,000
forgery in New York.
Private detectives and police
Of the country have been on the
lookout for the man for more
than six months.
Easterday was taken into GUS
tody by Detective Sergeants L. M.
Wilson and Carleton TaIley, in
company with an operative Of the
Burns Detective Agency, which
protected the Melrose National
Bank in New York city, where 1t
is charged EaSterday had passed
bogus $4,000 check.
Shortly after he had been
booked at headquarters on
charges Of investigation, Lieut..
w. O. Embrey, night head of
detectives, received word from
New York police authorities to
hold EaSterday and he was
lodged in the First precinct for
the night. Officers from New
York are expected to arrive here
some time today to file extradition
papers.
Easterday came into promi-
nence when he was starred as the
alleged master mind" in the
Arnstein bond conspiracy case.
He has already served four years
| in IoriSOa
The Washington times., 1929-11-05
Vice Squad Finds Bed
Full Of Whisky,
Is Claim

Joseph Towles, colored. 2300
block H. st. N. W., was ar
rested by Sergt. Oscar J. Let
terman's vice squad late yester-
day afternoon. The result Of
a three weeks search to find
the leak brought more than
266 quarts of alleged whisky
into the hands of police and
lodged Towles in Jail.
The liquor squad was planted
in a car outside the house and
entered a few minutes after
Towles had admitted a visitor.
They claim they found his brief
case filled with whisky and
more hidden under the covers
of a bed.
The Washington times., 1929-11-05
Army Ordered to Help
With Christmas Mail

The Army will aid the Post
office in handling Christmas
mail, according to an announce
ment made today.
The commanding officers Of all
corps areas, which cover the en-
tire country, have been ordered
by the Secretary Of War to place
all available motor vehicles ex-
cept those in dead storage, not
needed for strictly military pur-
poses at the disposal of postal
authorities during the Christmas
holidays. for the handling OF
Christmas mali, it was announced
today.
The Washington times., 1929-11-05
Attorneys Uncertain
What Defense They'll
Set Up for Can't. DOYLE

Attorneys for Capt. Robert E.
Doyle have not finally decided
upon what line Of defense they
will adopt tomorrow when the
veteran officer is haled before
the police trial board.
The attorneys, T. Morris Wan1-
pier. and Chapman w. Fowler,
said their final plans were to
be formulated at a conference
this afternoon.
Wampler and Fowler today
called on Major Henry g. Pratt,
superintendent of police, and,
after an interview with him,
waited in Pratt's office while the
police chief went to the office Of
Corporation Counsel William w.
Bride.
Subsequently, Bride and Pratt
went into conference with the
District Commissioners. The ut
most secrecy wcs maintained as
to the outcome Of ali ol,ese con
ferenceS.
Later, Bride and Pratt returned
to the police chiefs office and
held a brief parlay with the &C
cuSed captains council.
Wampler denied to reporters,
as he and Fowler left the Dis.
trict Building shortly afterward,
that any effort to patch up diff.
ficulties between Doyle and Pratt
had been made,
That's news to me- he said
when asked about a report pub
lished in a morning newspaper
hat previous attempts to make
CAGE, which we're futile, had
been revived.
The Washington times., 1929-11-05
Agriculture in Stronger
Position Than Last Year

Agriculture, due to lower pro
duction and higher prices is in
a stronger position this year than
last. according to announcement
in the November report Of the
Bureau of Agricultural Econo-
mics, Department of Agriculture.
Total production of principal
food and feed crops will be some.
what below that of last year, al
though the acreage harvested
will be about the same size.
Grains, potatoes, sweet potatoes
and tree fruits are expected to be
smaller crops than last season.
The Washington times., 1929-11-05
yesterday Arrested Charged With Alleged Forgery
SLANTSON
CAPITAL
PEOPLE

MEYER DAVIS, the ehai"
orehestra nasnGts, has whGt
is said TO Be the most hot'y'
totsy business office in tOwn:
Music implies the artistic and
there is plenty Of artistry IN
the office where WGshinstons
lass expert does his work.
A big grand piano fills the
center of the picture, Uhite
orientol rugs, hGngings Of an
tique VeIUet and T'odernistie
paintings contribute OLoT.
Some Of the furniture Is in a
futurist combination Of Wrought
iron and gold.
The Board Of Education
changes its personnel every
year or 90, but HARRY o.
Kline, secretary Of the organiEa-
ton, runs on much like Tenny-
sens brook-that is, eontinu-
ousIy and "forever. Mr.. Hine
has been looking after the 'in-
aide work" of the public schools
for more years, probably, than
he would care to tell about.
Hine Is one of the oldest
inhabitants" Of the Franklin
School Building, which is a dis
tinction in itself.
In the crowded little office
oUer the Lion House at the Zoo,
you're likely to find almost any
body except w. c. BLACK
BURN, head keeper, to Whom
the office belongs.
Hes to busy TO stay in. Mr..
Blackburn takes his job seri-
ousIy, and nos for the past 30
years or 80. All day long he
goea from cage to cage to see
that the undevkeepers feed the
tenants regularly and TO toke
care of any details they may
overlook.
The youngest of those i'm
portant men at the Franklin
Administration Building, who
see that District school affairs
60 along smoothly is GEORGE
STRAYER, 23-year-Old stats
ticiAn.
Strayer, who has held this
position since last spring, had
had n year of experience as as.
sistant superintendent of schools
further North before his impor-
tation here.
The youthful official spends
his days in his office, adding
and multiplying and dividing,
and being of serious mind, de.
votes the rest of his time to his
books.
Maybe the prosecutors Of
CAPT. ROBERT E. DOYLE,
suspended commander Of the
Eighth precinct, wiH introduce
his record against him. He Uaa
found guilty 3S years ago and
fined IS for eating sandwich
and drinking a cup of coffee
UhiLe on duty. And thot DoI
before prohibition, too!
The Washington times., 1929-11-05
American Diplomatic Jobs
Thought to BE in Danger

The resignation of John Van
Antwerp MacMurray as Minister
to China started r1rnors yester-
day at the State Department Of
a number of changes in the
American Diplomatic Corps.
Discussion also was revived re-
garding appointment of an am,
bassador to Japan to succeed
Charles MacVeagh, of Washing
ton, who returned from Tokyo
several months ago.
The Washington times., 1929-11-05
Sports to Be Promoted
By Burroughs Citizen

An extensive sports program
for Northeast Washington is
being planned by the Burroughs
Citizens Association. Tentative
plans call for teams in various
branches of sports for both com.
munity and city-wide competition.
A meeting of citizens interested
will be held Friday night at the
residence of the president Of the
association. w. E. EabenherSt, in
the 1900 block Of Kearney ST.,
has been announced by William
A. Horn. athletic chairman Of
the association.
The Washington times., 1929-11-05

This painting depicting the
visit Of Nicodemus to Christ, I"
executed by John La Fargo, is
in the EYans collection Of the
National Gallery of Art.
La Fargo was born in New
York. in 1885 and died in Provi
dence. r. l.. in 1910. He special
lied in mural decorations and
stained glass. He also attained
fame as a writer on art. He was
The Washington times., 1929-11-05
Cop Who Took Poison
Still in Bad Condition

Lyman L. LEIGH, suspended
policeman Of the Fifth precinct,
who took poison yesterday after
noon shortly after he had been
marked off the rolls is still in a
serious condition at Casualty
Hospital.
LEIGH took four poison tablets
within half hour after he had
been suspended on charges OF
intoxication.
The Washington times., 1929-11-05
Times staff Photo.

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LIVES IN FAMOUS HOME
MRS. CHARLES EDWARD RUSSELL 2011 st.
IN w. with her common variety cat Alexander, which
she has entered in the Washington Cat Clubs show, to
be held November 1919 at LAiglon Eighteenth Street
and Columbia Road Northwest Alexander has literary
surroundings in which to romp for Charles Edward Rus
sell is internationally known writer, his biography
sof Theodore Thomas the creator of the Chicago SYM
$phony Orchestra, having won Pulitzer prize.
The Washington times., 1929-11-05
BulletinHeadD0esn t
Do Much Harm

steel acketed bullet fired by Charles Lanor coored Of
The 1000 block Lamont ST. n w. struck Walter Price, also
coored in the middle Of his forehead and about three inches
above the eyes, but just rccocheed off The bullet pierced
the sweatband of the hat Price wearing and out
IA sida
The Washington times., 1929-11-05
CLUB WOMEN TO MEET

The semi-annual meeting of the
Prince Georges County Federation
of Women's Clubs will be held to-
morrow in Emmanuel M. e.
Church, at Beltsville, with the
Woman's Community Club of
Beltsville as hostess to the feder-
alton. Mrs. r. s. Allen will pre-
side.
The Washington times., 1929-11-05
RIALTO--STH AT G SITS. NV.

-BIG NEWS" with Robert Armstrong
q Carol Lombard. Special Added Fea-
ture--(Srantland Rice's Latest sport
tight. ''DuffePa and Champs" with Will
He MacFaPlane. Univeraal-Star News
reel. short Subjects. RiaitO Orchestra.
The Washington times., 1929-11-05
VISIT OF NICODEMUs TO CHRIST

a pupil Of Couture in Paris and
william M. Hunt in Boston. He
achieved numerous honors and
distinctions including the award
of chevalier Of the Legion of
Honor in 1889.
The collection of which this
painting is a part was presented
to the gallery in 1907 by William
T. Evans, of Montclair. N. j.
The collection includes more
than 200 pieces.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

Herbert H. Kimball who has been spending the week in town with Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Kimball returned yesterday to his home in Chicago. i'll.
 Howard Humphrey of Shuttle Meadow avenue was in New York City this week.
 Robert Hart, son of Mr. and Mrs Maxwell Hart of Lincoln Road, re- gently piloted his fathers yacht. 'Winona" down from the waters around Morthas Vineyard. The boat is now at Mystic and is to be in the Connecticut river for the rest of the season.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28
WEDDINGS
Nuptial Affairs Show Marked Increase As Octo- Der Draws Near.

The marriage of Miss Sylvia Pen ta, daughter of MT. Rose Penta of Concord street and George Baker, son of MT. and Mrs. Michael Baker of Lynn, Massachusetts, took place Monday morning at o'clock at St. Mary's church.
 Mrs. Louis Penta, sister of the bride was matron of honor and Paul Baker, brother of the bridegroom was best man.
 Continued On Page 16)
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

Miss Sigrid Seaberg gave a mis- Cellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. Clarence Lodin on Pleasant street extension Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Mabel Bloomquist, whose marriage to Harry Carlson of Cromwell will take place October 12.
 Mr. and Mrs. Shcrrod T.. Skinner of Hart street entertained eight at cards Wednesday evening for MT. and Mrs William Willoughby of Baltimore, Maryland. MT. and Mrs. James Baldwin also entertained eight at cards on Thursday evening for Mir. and Mrs. Willoughby.
 Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Porter gave a dinner party for eight Wednesday evening at their home on Lincoln road.
 Mrs. Kenneth Searle Of Adams street gave a small luncheon Tues
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

Helen DoNnes of this city at her home in New York at a lingerie shower Mrs. Redmond and Miss DoWnos were classmates at New Rochelle college.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

bra, Miss Anna Traut Miss Doris McrWn and Miss Virginia Hum Ehrey.
 Last Saturday. Mrs. Thomas For gus Redmond entertained for Miss
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor Of Mason Drive will entertain two ta- bles at dinner and bridge this eve ming at their home.
 Mrs. William Judd of Murray street was in charge of a benefit bridge given at the Y. w. C. A. on Wednesday afternoon at the club house. TWenty-one tables were sold. Prizes were awarded to each table.
 Monday evening small social was held at '. ". C. A. for the new secretaries. Members of the board were present 10 meet Miss Ruth Seymour the general secretary, Miss Mary Howey. girls reserve secre- tary, and Miss Mona Yochen, record- ing secretary.
 Miss Flora Hino, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Albert C. P.~ne of Clayton road and Miss Carolyn Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Radcliffe Smith of Clayton road will entertain Ill IlOIlbl bI iSS ' bItitlld hlIDOllll llt on Tuesday. Miss Kilbournc is 10 marry Charles Johnson on October 5th.
 One of the most fctcd of brides is Miss Helen pOWnes, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. John r.. Downcs Of Camp street Among those who have recently entertained for her are Miss Katherine Brennan. who gave charming bridge aluminium show CT. Many classmates from New RO- chelle were present. Miss Ann Bar deck of Shuttle Meadow avenue gave a shower bridge on Tuesday evening. Miss DoWnes received a fireplace set of andirons and accessories. On Thursday evening. Mrs. Michael Downes of Wallingford entertained for Miss DoWncs at a dinner bridge. Sterling silver was presented to Miss DoWnes. Today Miss Eileen Iitzger- aId of Meriden is entertaining four tables of bridge at the Craig LOch for Miss Downes. Miss Downcs is 10 marry Attorney Cyril Gaffney in Oc-. tObCr.
 Mrs. Charles Norris of Ten Acre road entertained her bridge club Monday afternoon at her home.
 Mrs. Wells Foster of Russell street gave a family dinner party Thursday evening in honor of Mir. Fosters birthday,
 Miss Justine Traut Of South High street gave a bridge and stocking shower Thursday evening in honor Of Miss Cordclia Kilbourne. The guests included: Mrs. Henry Crist. Mrs. Everett NJ. Smith, Miss Mar jore Norris, Miss Emily Mott, Miss Eunicc Johnson. Miss Dorothy Lom- bra, Miss Muriel Lombra, Miss Caro- line Smith, Miss Flora Hine Miss Doris Williams, Miss Ouida Carson of Hartford. Miss Virginia Tallard. Miss Cordclia Kilbourne, Miss Ruth Stevens of Meridcn, Miss Anna Traut and Miss Clara Traut. The prizes were given to Miss kilbourne and Miss Anna Traut,
 Mrs. Sherwood Berger Of Lincoln street entertained twelve at cards Wednesday afternoon at her home in honor of Mrs. A. E. ShepardsOr of Harrison street. Mrs. Bennett Hibbard Miss Ruth Bas3cttc. Mrs. Theodore Hart and Mrs. Roswell Moore were given the prizes. The other guests included: Mrs. Edward Christ, Mrs. A. Stanley Duncan, Mrs. Clarence Manning. Mrs. George Boil, Miss Katherine Swift and Miss Mir jam MOuat.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

day at the Frederick Searle cottage in Madison.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

Miss Flora Hino, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Albert C. F/ne of Clayton road and Miss Carolyn Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Radcliffe Smith of Clayton road will entertain in honor of Miss Cordelia KiIbourne on Tuesday. Miss Kilbournc is 10 marry Charles Johnson on October Lt
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

Monday evening small social was held at '. ". C. A. for the new secretaries. Members of the boarG were present to meet Miss Ruth Seymour, the general secretary, Miss Mary Howey. girls reserve secre- tary. and Miss Mona Yochcn, recOrd- ing secretary
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

Mrs. William Bunting of Vance street entertained about 40 guests in honor of Miss Rose Mary Wood at her home Monday evening.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

Mrs. Kenneth Searle Of Adams street gave a small luncheon Tues
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

Miss Carolyn ConIin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. r. Conlin Of Strat- ford road entertained in honor of Miss Rose Mary Wood, at a bridge shower Wednesday evening. The
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

Miss Mary BcrnadO of Berlin was shower given by Miss Mary D'Avan- 20 at the home of Mrs. A. (. Sund- berg of Mill street Thursday eve ming. There were about so guests present. Miss Bernardo will marry Frank Riccio of Kensington We'd NoSdaN morning.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

Miss Anne WclCh of North street entertained for Miss Carmela Galati on Monday evening in form Of a miscellaneous shower and bridge. Prizes were awarded 10 Miss Sophie Scheyd, Miss Mary .IoInerny and Miss CarmeIa Galati. Miss Galati will become the bride of Joseph Venture on Monday, October l4th at St, Mary's church.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

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New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

Mrs. Charles Norris of Ten Acre road entertained her bridge club Monday afternoon at her home.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

Mr. and Mrs. Luther Parker of Forest street are entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Johnson, Mir. and Mrs, Gardner Weld and Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Wilson at their sum- mer home at Crescent Beach over the Wcck-cnd
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

Miss Barbara Roche entertained Mrs. Frederick Mordocai, Mrs. Will liam McMahon Mrs. Thomas Hogan, Mrs. Francis McDonough. Mrs. Will liam La Sallc. Miss Helen LoEcry and Miss Mabel Burton at bridge at her home on Maple street Thursday evening.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

Miss Mary Jane Hart, daughter of Mir and Mrs. Donald Hart, en- tcrtained at her home on Hart street Friday afternoon in honor of her Sth birthday. About 19 young people were present. 4 magician and a girl toe dancer entertained the party on the spacious lawn Of the Hart home. A picnic basket supper vas served and many small boys were also invited to join the group
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

Miss Sally Croll and Miss Eunicc z. Komiss were hostesscS at a bridge party Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Anna B. Kennedy whose marriage to Henry Shapiro will take place on Sunday, Sept. goth. Priz3H were given to sophia Ginsberg, Anna Gourson and Betty Rubin.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

The Nu chapter of Alpha Alpha sorority gave bridge last night at the home of Miss Ruth Ramsey of Garden street. There were nine ta- bles made up of the A. A. girls and their friends and acquaintancos in the high school Miss McAulcy, assistant of Mir. Sladc. Miss ioar. Mrs. Guilford and Mrs. Depot. teachers in the high school mad" up one table. Each tabl" was awarded a prize for the highest score.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

Mrs. Wells Foster of Russell street gave a family dinner party Thursday evening in honor of Mir. Fosters birthday,
New Britain herald., 1929-09-28

Miss Ruby Andrews of Lincoln street will entertain the members of her bridge club Monday afternoon.
 Mir. and Mrs. Lauren Banford of Maple Hill are entertaining at din- ncr tonight.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-20
Life Term Probable

BIZ Times SnccinL
MUNCIE, Ind, Dec. 20.-John
Jackson, 10, Negro, may face a life
term in prison for stealing a
woman's purse. An indictment re-
turned against him charges he
struck the woman over the head
with deadly weapon while COM
uniting robbery for which life i'm
prisonment is the penalty.