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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1911
Page
16
A garbled game report shows Princeton facing Navy in a roughFreshmen row. The piece notes Navy competition, Harvard and Villanova as possible later opponents, with reference to a trip and war context and uncertain scores.
Schedule for the basketball season at Frimttsburg Maryland announces Mount St Marys will host Penn State Forestry College this Saturday the only home game before holidays. Manager Keehan arranged the largest slate yet with top teams. Captain Malloy Engel Quigley and Costello return with new players Sheridan Martin Phillips McGory McMannus and McHale showing speed as Coach Thompson seeks a strong squad for four games in New York during Christmas.
Kiln, Wratern capital representative, claims best chance to secure ownership stake as legal actions edge toward a Saturday disposition. Kiln may take control if Kling buys, while Tenney’s contract for next season is discussed. Furey reports for basketball, scoring four baskets in scrimmage. Wolgast expected to miss a week with hospitalization. Penn defeats St John’s 9 to 28 in Philadelphia.
Miss Coral Shreve's pupils staged The Dancing Princess, an operetta in two acts, at the Columbia Theater to a packed audience. Adrienne Shreve led performances as the dancing princess with a large cast ofresses, featuring songs, dances, and elaborate costumes praised by attendees.
Special report notes Edward De Reszke of the Metropolitan is near death from heart disease. His brother Jean de Reszke is said to be dying of the same ailment. The Washington Post dispatch adds that Mary E Jeffries of Indianapolis, studying in Paris with Br Jean de Reszke, arrived in New York on the Olympic and will return to France in January for the holidays.
Commissioners heard from Crossing Police officers Patchey Lamb and Daris seeking their aid to place crossing policemen on the same footing as regular officers. Pettus, a Virginian, was declared feane and faces trial for threatening Postmaster Morgan’s life over a $20 ransom by mail. Faulkner and Paulkner were noted in bank and political appointments.
Indicted Chicago meat packers face Sherman antitrust charges with rapid jury selection under way. By today six jurors approved by both sides, four more found satisfactory to defense. A short session is planned tomorrow as U S Senator Kenyon and government counsel prepare to make first appearance. Opening statements expected within two days.
Representatives Moore of Pennsylvania and Small of North Carolina questioned army engineers about rumors that the Atlantic coast survey report could be delayed by an order to obtain an estimate for a 12 foot canal for the Chesapeake and Delaware Company. After talks with Gen Bixby and the review board, Small and Were assured the original report remains with the board and no delay is likely. if needed a one foot estimate could be added as a supplementary report.
The Wallington Post reports Judge Warner of the insolvency court dismissed the divorce petition filed by Michael A Bowen against Cora M Bowen. The ruling held Bowen was not a bona fide Ohio resident and thus could not legally pursue a divorce. Bowen, once a Cincinnati resident, had run a Washington business. his 1917 petition was set aside for fraud and a new hearing scheduled.
Mr and Mrs Thomas W Wilby left New York August 31 and after traveling over 8500 miles reached Washington late yesterday. Wilby, a special agent for the department of public roads, mapped the proposed national highway and reported on road conditions nationwide. Their westward route started from New York following the emigrants of 49 and went via Omaha Cheyenne Ogden and Reno to Rancho Piamisio.
A long list of guests and visitors appears under hotel and city headings including Raleigh Sham, Marlek, Heller Jacob, Burke, Fleming, Willard, and many others across Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York and other locations. The compiled roster shows patrons from diverse states and foreign travel with several family groups and couples.
The tug Eugenia owned by Louis E Smoot narrowly avoided a spill into the Potomac when a swift current drove a scowload of sand against her causing partial capsizing. Crew including Captain George Laycock Engineer James Wilkins Fireman Robert Clark and Joseph Lee escaped aboard the scow. Harlan, Smoot dredging manager, expected immediate float and repair. Funeral services held for Malcolm Harrington killed while hunting. Property sales confirmed in Alexandria court including Burke substitution and sale of lot on Alfed and Princess streets. Elizabeth Grayson, 65, dies. burial at Manassas. Mrs Wyatt obtains absolute divorce from Charles M Watt.
The Commerce Court temporarily enjoined the Interstate Commerce Commission from enforcing long and short haul orders in intermountain rate cases docketed in the Supreme Court. The government plans to seek an early hearing, advancing the cases for prompt consideration.
Funeral services for Attorney Horace Stewart Cummings who died at his residence on I Street NW will be held at his residence at 2 oclock this afternoon with Rev Dr Wallac Radcliffe officiating. The body will be placed in a vault at Rock Creek Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers include Stanford Drallingeant Burnham Hilary Heberk Justin Charles 27 Howry Gearke Stetson Capt Nelson Lucius Tilton Henry P Blair and Heacket.
Attorney General Wickersham remains weak and confined after an attack at a cabinet meeting Tuesday. Doctors report he has immune poisoning and will not resume duties for several days as he undergoes treatment.
In a series of changes at the Pope Auto Company Marathon era figures shift as Won Be Witt steps up to general manager replacing E C Bull who resigns to join the New York Logler branch. O H Colburn joins Earle & Allen sales force, while RC il and Hupp Ycates agents expand. An auto pathfinding party led by Capt St Juden Wilson Virginia State highway commissioner A I L Westpard and Preston Kelvin plans to depart Richmond for Washington, arriving tonight. J J Tompkins, Swinehart Tire and Rubber Company Eastern rep, was in Washington yesterday.
Pure silk stockings in black with lisle garter tops and spliced heel and toe. The Kayser Ri L 3 1 Ber Gtteren brand priced at $1.25. Also offered are black silk tights with pink blue red and lavender embroidery. Regular 6 wave 50c.
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