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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
6
Discriminating buyers discover Saks $20 Bull offers finer design, craftsmanship, and accuracy. Fifteen distinct models at $20 include soft wall and body-fitting styles in striped, blue gray and brown fabrics. Demand drives supply. assortment remains large.
State Department shows reluctance to engage in scholarly talk with Mexico as rebels seize two towns and fire up anti American sentiment. Rebels capture Culiacan and Sierra Mojada while American railroad workers strike over policy of Mexico for Mexicans, prompting calls for U.S. action and cabinet review.
A large crowd attended the Elks Spring festival last night, largest of the week, with J C Balderson headlining an all local and professional talent lineup. Knights of Columbus Odd Fellows Red Men and Maccabees were well represented, "The Merry Whirl" centered attention, and a unique horse race scene plus cabaret style entertainment in the Rathakeller featured Charles McGuire’s program.
Abdul Baha Abbas, world leader of the Bahai movement, is due in Washington and expected to address the Persian Society here tonight or tomorrow. The Pératan American Educational Society opened its second annual conference in the District Public Library with many prominent attendees. William Moor, society president, and others spoke as trade between America and Persia was cited as increasingly stimulated. The conference runs through tomorrow, with only evening sessions scheduled.
Charles Edward Russell the socialist writer denounced Congress as "cave dwellers" at a rally in Odd Fellows Hall 421 Seventh Street NW. He claimed senators and House members are below average in intelligence and mocked their Capitol Hill status. Representative Berger also spoke to attendees.
The May 9 1910 will of Charles B Postley filed for probate excludes any son in law as beneficiary. Widow receives life use or widowhood then the estate passes to daughters Oliver Peatley Ruth E Poeting and Marie Ida Tucker. Hobbs and Sentt wills also filed for probate yesterday.
In a report to the Secretary of Commerce and Labor Census Director Durand urges funding for 73 permanent census clerks for 1918 at grades from 1.40 to 1.80. He notes a 3 percent increase over the decennial period and outlines salaries and staffing If Congress authorizes the posts the bureau would still have a substantial number earning over 1 300 yearly with a large permanent staff overall.
The Washington Heights W C T U met yesterday and endorsed Harvey Given Set for Judge of the juvenile court. They elected officers including Mr. E Olney as president Mrs M Simpson as vice president Mrs B M Truby as grand secretary Mrs Ida M Morton as secretary and Mrs E S Wewson as treasurer.
A concise feature highlights tools and approaches designed to aid businessmen in daily operations. The article emphasizes practical methods, efficiency gains, and reliable routines to improve productivity and decision making. It contrasts theory with hands on strategies for real world commerce.
The new Britannica edition introduces India paper volumes, each about one inch thick, with 1,000 pages of large type. The 29-volume set occupies 29 inches of shelf space, far less than previous shock-paper editions, signaling a revolution in encyclopaedia production and presentation.
Mrs Mary E Gage was released on parole by Justice Barnard from the Government Hospital for the Insane after over a month in custody and will remain under supervision until next Monday at 10 o clock. Witnesses described her as excited and suspicious and doctors diagnosed a form of paranoia.
The Mississippi River break four miles below Rosedale Mississippi and an Arkansas River breach add 25 000 flood victims across southern Arkansas northeastern Louisiana and northwestern Mississippi The yellow flood swath covers vast cotton country leaving thousands homeless many marooned without food for days and in need of clothing Officials with federal and state agencies mobilize boats and skiffs to rescue people from trees and rooftops as relief efforts accelerate New Orleans April 18 the only change in Mississippi levee status is a break at Angola Louisiana inundating 6000 acres otherwise no material shift in the levee situation
George F Huff aged 69 died at his home 10 New Hampshire Avenue after a long illness. Born in Norristown he served in multiple Congress terms for Pennsylvania and led Keystone Coal and Coke Co. He leaves a wife three sons and four daughters. Funeral will be held Saturday in Greensburg PA.
The private funeral for Edward Lee Plumb occurred yesterday at the Hotel Normandle. Pallbearers included Admiral Dewey and former Secretary of State John W Foster, along with Wayne MacVeagh and Henry F Blount of the American Security and Trust Company. Plumb long served in diplomacy and later pursued Mexican ventures with Phelps and Huntington. he was a longtime advocate of woman suffrage.
Lutherans of Washington send a petition to President Taft protesting the use of any religious word or insignia in government supported or controlled schools. Secretary of the Interior and the Indian Bureau receive copies of the resolutions.
Boston April 18. Commander Frank Sawyer United States Navy died at his Newton home last night. He served during the Spanish War aboard the gunboat Fern and was on duty there. The Navy veteran was announced by Gay.
A fragmented city bulletin lists various notices and ads including prices for rhubarb, bottled tea, and stoves, plus bakery items and local services. The garbled text names multiple names and places suggesting a busy local market and vendor announcements.
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