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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1911
Page
14
A historical column contrasts Chinese industry and prudence with Western views, noting Chinese self-control, commercial skill, and social networks. It highlights guilds, frugality, inventive living, charitable acts, and a curious mix of superstition and wit, ending with examples of public charity and communal organization.
Army orders list leaves of absence and detachments for officers including Capt Thomas M Moody Lt Lincoln G Andrews Lt Harry Better Lt Scott Baker Lt Thomas D W Milling Lt Robert Rodgers Col Charles H Clark and others. Names several Forts and commands and directs reporting for duty or retirement with dates and destinations such as Fort St Okta Fort Lawton Vancouver Barracks and Walter Reed Hospital.
Navy dispatch lists promotions and duties for officers including Freeman to first lieutenant, Tompkins to fret lieutenant, Johnson to navigator, McNair to Naval Academy, Howe to ordnance officer, Burg, Gill, Smith to hospital roles, Pollard to Naval Hospital New York, and Jenking to ant y Nash as part of January postings.
Old Dominion masons of Temple Lodge No 33 F A A M held an election of officers then a possum dinner at the New Ebbitt House. Carter B Keene presided as toastmaster as an impromptu program followed. Guests included C B Hanford Edgar Snyder Theodore Le Wood and others. The dinner featured sweet potatoes possum ham lamb corn bread and pumpkin pie in Virginia style and ran past midnight.
Hariie B Littienaga Littlepage, former Confederate navy officer and data gatherer for Civil War records, died Friday at 1437 EB Street Northeast. Born in Virginia in 1941, he resigned US Naval Academy at outbreak of war and served on the Merrimack during its clash with the Monitor.
A Supreme Court appeal questions whether an electric light company can be liable for a death when a patron adjusts an incandescent bulb at home. Belén Requena of San Juan Puerto Rico recovered 317.00 from the company for her husband’s death. Justice Holmes asked if ordinary house current could kill a man. counsel Hugo Kohlmann replied that the person’s heart must be weak.
In a letter from Maj Gen Leonard Wood chief of staff to Maj Colin G Ross secretary of the Coronado County Club four cavalry polo teams from Fort Riley Russell Sam Tongton and the Fre sidict will report to San Diego to enter the polo tournament starting mid January. Teams then travel to Riverside Pasadena and Burlingame for further competition under the new arrangement.
Bloodhounds trail 6 miles from Morner farm to Wade Band Lake then to trolley tracks, leading to Edward Donate also called Hidden nis, a 26 year old Italian farmer. Police say the youngest Morner girl Blanche was assaulted, aiding motive for the murder of Mrs Morner and her three children Arthur Ruth and Hianche in De Freestville.
Briceville Tennessee December 14 no additional bodies or survivors recovered at Cross Mountain mine today. Five rescuers saved, fifty six dead as fire burned through two cross entries all day. Bristol Tennessee December 14 relief committee of the grand lodge of Elks contributed $1000 to Briceville mine sufferers.
The article notes strong holiday shopping and festive spirit in the community. It promotes The Post dictionary offer as an emergency gift solution, describing a four volume set, coupon plan, and home delivery costs. The promotion highlights a modern dictionary bound like a Bible with gold stamping and new words.
Thoughtful guidance on building physical habits with strong initiative and public accountability. It urges visible effort, consistent training, and gradual return to normal through daily activity, breathing work, and persistent practice.
A waitress speaks of long hours and modest pay while chasing clothes and status. The piece urges readers to examine the standards they set in daily life and how those norms influence others, from coworkers to children, especially during the Christmas season.
Judge DeLacy sends Georgia Reed, a one year old colored girl, to reform school after she attempted to illustrate the latest South Washington dance for him in juvenile court. The case began with flirting charges and involved enticement into a saloon by policemen. The girl described a crabs purchase and a vow to “get even” as she demonstrated the Chop Suey Rag, leading to commitment.
The January 16 trial date for Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson on the Avis Linnell killing remains fixed after court, prosecution, and defense reach an understanding. Chief Justice Aiken designates Judge Banderson to preside. Movements of ships listed include arrivals at Yokohama and ports such as Norfolk Annapolis and San Francisco.
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