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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1910
Page
13
Interviews reveal general sentiment opposing government meddling in women’s attire. Chicago already enforces a hatpin length limit. observers warn of protest and legal consequences if a federal act passes. Readers discuss whether self restraint or regulation should govern hatpin lengths and public safety.
Georgetown University Law School hosts a debate in Gaston Hall next Friday evening on whether women should have equal rights with men under same conditions to vote on public or political questions. Senior representatives include John J. Litel, Michael F. Drocoll, and James M. Graham. juniors Kell Pte and Donald B. Crecey will argue for the negative as three debates this year select the final two speakers and award the $1 faculty prize to the best speaker.
Thomas Burns of 231 New Jersey Avenue Southwest was robbed early Sunday near the Capitol grounds. Two masked men demanded money after jumping from behind a shrub. one took Burns's wallet containing a dollar. He reported the incident to the Fourth Precinct detectives.
George W Chandler a 54 year old train dispatcher at Union Station died at Casualty Hospital after a bullet wound. He was found in his room on the second floor after a pistol shot preceding his death. Coroner Novitt to investigate.
The body of Silas White, a 94 year old Black man from Hughes Alley NW, was found in Rock Creek at the foot of No Street NW yesterday afternoon. No violence signs noted. investigators believe he fell overboard and drowned. The body is at the morgue.
Attorney General ruling confirms 2 percent tax on net corporate income as a lien in internal revenue collections. The Treasury notes many mining firms dispute assessment dates. MacVeagh seeks clarified guidance on lien timing and enforcement for corporations located in this district.
The Aloysius Glub led by Rev Eugene C L McDonnell moves to build a parish clubhouse with gymnasium for St Oy Stius Church youths. Dante Doody initiated fundraising. plans approved by members. project aims to finish before year’s end.
Washingtonians travel to Charleston to present a silver service to the South Carolina battleship as its home port ceremony unfolds. Mayor Rhett and city leaders welcome the ship with a dignified program of dances, dinners, and tours, while a large delegation from Washington accompanies the voyage.
Central office detectives and the birth precinct have so far failed to locate the man and woman who abandoned a baby in the Joward House Sirth Street and Pennslvania Avenue northwest Saturday. The infant is at St Annes Orphan Asylum. Police across many cities have been furnished a description of the couple but no word has been received. They are believed to have taken the 1 3 train on the Pennsylvania Railroad yesterday morning and bought tickets for New York, with local officials noting the man registered at the Monard House Gutardat afternoon as Ho John sion and wife Harrisburg Pa.
A boy sliding on a banister at his home on Twelfth Street and Maryland Avenue Southwest fell yesterday afternoon. He suffered a fractured skull and was moved to Emergency Hospital for treatment.
Mrs Lillard of Ayatsuila Md was riding a horse when a car frightened the animal near Thirteenth Street in Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest yesterday afternoon. She was thrown to the street but sustained only slight injuries and re mounted. Anto Club, Kenilworth, D. Hot bisent chicken dinner 75 cents.
A House debate centers on naval trousers with Hobson claiming Noah's ark origins while insisting the practical reason is to roll up pants for wading and deck swabbing. The exchange cites naval fashion history, theater wear, and ark voyage lore, highlighting a clash over authority and maritime attire.
Indiana Acutery members plan a spring play The Deestrict Skule at Pythian Temple on April 14 with prominent Tachanians among the performers School board members and other local figures including Martin Morrison Lincoln Vixen and many listed participants are set to take part The Soldiers Union of the First Congregational Church will meet tonight to mark the forty month anniversary of Fort Sumter with speeches by listed comrades and a final note on taxicab and machine prices at the end
The Rev Thomas Gibbons Smyth celebrated his first mass yesterday at Chevy Chase, Tennallytown, as part of a new parish linked to St Anns Church. Father Handy officiated at St Ann, Luther Smyth preached on the vesner service with the sermon titled Why Confess Your Tins to a Priest.
Lieut George Gosthelk tied in the 1818 era report was unseated when his horse shied in Rock Creek Park near Broad Branch and Pierce streets yesterday afternoon. He received a slight cut on the chin, remounted, and continued his ride with companions.
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