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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1911
Page
4
A fragmentary society item notes Miss Helen Taft among postmaster general Hitchcock and others at a social set event. It hints at plans amid a crowded scene and references prominent families and decorators shaping New York society life.
A wartime appeal urges women to support the nation’s effort and honor those who served. The piece calls for education and civic action, honoring contributions of mothers and volunteers while envisioning a future where women sustain national resolve.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe, refreshing laxative for ladies and children. It claims to ease indigestion and constipation, dispel headaches, and be a trusted family remedy, though warns against counterfeit imitations and urges buyers to look for California Fig Syrup Co on the package.
Mrs Rooney departed Washington for a wedding, planning to be at home after December 3 at 162 Clarkson Court. Florence F Butler, wife of former Senator Mariun Butler, elected president of the United Daughters GE the Confederacy at Confederate Memorial Hall. A slate of officers followed, with Mrs Marcus Vo Wendit as city president and several others in senior roles. The ceremony featured a chorus, announcing a 65 year old groom and 19 year old bride. Announcement also notes the marriage of Mira Cantula McVesx, 19, to Thomas Nag, 46, in Harford County after a weeklong courtship.
The court heard arguments on whether New York transfer taxes on life estates and similar devices infringe the U S Constitution. Advocates argued that owners can dodge inheritance taxes by transferring estates while retaining a life estate, challenging state rulings that upheld such taxes.
The Pranen Vegetarian Society nears 1400 members as vegetarian advocacy grows. Noting historic vegetarian societies, experts like Viroton advocate vegetables as future, while Dr Alexander Bryce lauds those who live on a vegetable diet.
The county pauper Alexander Hamilton who died at the Canadian County poor farm was found to have hidden $10,000 in the stock of his wooden leg. The leg was given to another pauper who discovered the money. Hamilton was picked up on a street corner in Reno and had no identified relatives.
Special Cable reports running fights between American troops and Moros near Jaz. z Twenty Moros killed in recent battles and many firearms captured. Casualties brief among U S troops with no fatalities.
A veteran office holder, once a drunkard, praises his wife who reformed him and raised seven children. He argues a husband would vote wiser, but the piece urges enlightenment and that in voting, the woman would be the better citizen for the community.
The annual report of Captain Robert L. Russell shows 1,943 naval courts-martial last year, desertion being the most common offense. The document lists numerous leave approvals and transfers of officers across artillery and infantry units, including First Lieut. Samuel M Parker in the Twentieth Infantry and Major Daniel H Devore’s reassignment to Chicago for staff duties, with several retirements and naval duties noted.
A list of ships and their routes is reported, detailing movements between naval yards and ports. Vessels include Solace after Washington, Salem toward Tangier Sound, Saratoga from Shanghai, and Vepugius from Newport bound for Boston, with other ships sailing to and from Guan tanamo and Nagasaki.
A Denver Advocate article by Mrs Mae Martyn argues cleansing baths should be alkali free to avoid damaging the scalp and hair. It promotes a canthrax shampoo mixed with hot water that removes dust and rust, energizes hair roots, and leaves hair glossy and easy to style.
Florence Lev fering Jenking a Reno divorcee and Dr Dudley Williams of Johns Hopkins Hospital were married in Baltimore after learning the divorcees were free during the ceremony. Rev J E Cook performed the wedding at Mrs Davies home in Ellicott City with a quick honeymoon to the South. Williams learned of the divorce during the service and said, too late to stop. Jenking had stirred Maryland society after her Reno decree last September.
The will dated November 1 1889 leaves the late Bishop Augustine Van de Vyver’s estate valued at 15000 to Cardinal James Gibbons of Baltimore. If he predeceases the bishop, the property goes to Bishop John Joseph Kain and then to Rev. John J. Keane. The three reverend executors are named without security. Cardinal Gibbons travels from Richmond to Baltimore after arranging transfer details and is honored at a Richmond banquet hosted by acting bishop Fr. J. J. Bowler.
The National Association for Preventing the Pollution of Rivers and Waterways will hold its annual meeting December 1% at Johns Hopkins Metiny Hall Baltimore. Eminent speakers include Dr. William H. Welch and John D. Watson and Prof. Winslow. The group seeks national and state sewage purification laws and a federal board to aid interstate sanitary matters. District of Columbia members listed include Brig. Gen. Torney and Maj. Russell among others.
The Daily Post announces the Christmas Number for December will be issued next Sunday. It is the holiday edition and will carry a host of good things, conveying in the keenest sense the good cheer of the season.
A long list of guests and residents is recorded across major hotels in Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and other cities. Names include Emile Wellen Andrew OBrien Charles Conant Saul Tabbs Harold Hathaway and many others, with many Shoreham and Arlington mentions and regional ties.
Paris reports a Caillaux led bid to pressure Spain over Morocco claims. The premier allegedly warned King Alfonso via an intermediary that decisive action could endanger the Spanish dynasty, prompting Britain to be alerted and triggering diplomatic friction.
In Rockville Maryland December 6 1924 the Allnutt murder trial nears a jury verdict after a long selection process. The jury foreman is Ernest M Holland and other members include William B Fawthorn Boyer Leonidas Ricketts W Linwood Purvis Francis Snowden Gustave A Bulwer Henry H Ward James C Ward George Mills Charles Rabbit and Christian Hurlebans. Prosecution opened and witnesses described wounds attributed to a fork handle found at the home.
Washington Post reports Maryland Republican leaders met at headquarters to plan opposition to Democratic bills at the opening of the legislative session that could affect the incoming Republican governor’s appointments. Participants included former Attorney General Honaparte and others. Goldsborough and Stone invited but absent. The group discussed a public statement portraying the move as revolutionary and vowed to fight the bills, with some Democratic senators reportedly opposing the scheme.
Baltimore received twelve men rescued from the derelict five masted schooner Nathaniel T. Palmer. Capt. W. H. Haskell and eleven sailors were taken off the vessel, which was bound from Portland, Maine to Norfolk, Virginia, after storms since November 16. The Lord Ormonde picked them up about 10 miles east of Bermuda.
Embrey Abel, 20, telegraph operator for the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad at Quantico, was found dead of a gunshot wound in Chappawamsie Creek. He went hunting Tuesday, search failed to find him, and his body rested partly in a boat and water. Authorities say suicide by accident while leaving the boat is suspected.
Women touring cosmetics and comfort use a facial rinse from the Feminine World describing a quick wrinkle dispersal. A mixture of Saxolite powder in witch hazel is claimed to soften skin, reduce pores, and make the face appear younger with a rapid effect. The preparation is said to be readily available at drug stores and very effective.
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