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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1910
Page
11
Winston Salem tobacco man M D Bailey Jr tries to corner central Virginia mistletoe for Washington market but two carloads disappeared en route causing fears of a kissless Christmas. Railroad search continues with no trace yet, leaving local florists to rely on scarce forest stock.
Territorial governor Richard E. Sloan reports the Arizona constitution vote likely by January 15, 1911 with final approval possible before Congress. If approved, a new state government could start by the end of the current fiscal year. Sloan also urges Congress to authorize taxes for territorial government expenses for 1912 and 1913.
A subscription fund was started yesterday afternoon by the Ancient Order of Hibernians to aid St. Ann's Infant Asylum at 200 K Street northwest. Division 2 made a liberal donation and more contributions are planned from other Washington divisions. Yesterday’s meeting at Hagles Hall elected P. J. Hartigan president and listed officers including J. DB. Flynn vice president Charles J. Columbus recording secretary W. J. McEvoy financial secretary George A. Malone treasurer Mark A. Tolan chairman standing committee Michael Keehan sergeant-at-arms M. W. Doyle sentinel and Dr E. J. Collins physician.
A collection of small notices and ads from a Washington area page. Mentions riding a federal taxicab, a donation by ex US minister Squiers to Catholic University funding two ten year endowments for lay students with recipients Edward Dannaher of Nashville and Vincent Scully of Albany. Also items about The Most Approved Modern Carriages, a reincarnation lecture by Mrs. Florence Duffie, heating stores sale by John Moran Co, and various local business promotions and holiday offerings from Gould’s, Eckstein's, Arnold's Ogdensburg Ale, and John Crowley. Mentions spring water from Altamont Spring with 3,000 acres and 31 million gallons yearly.
War Department advices say ten First Cavalry New Jersey horses, at Gettysburg during the district campaign, are unfitted for service after forage poisoning. The horses, worth over $500 each, must be killed. Experts report hay not properly cured before baling caused the poisoning across the campaign in Gettysburg and Fort Myer.
Catholic authorities in the United States will erect a fireproof normal college near Catholic University and Trinity College to train sisters who teach in Catholic schools. Cardinal Giobons and the hierarchy approve the project, aiming for a formal opening next fall with a large, diverse enrollment. The school will operate within its own building under Catholic University guidance and feature professors from the university on its staff.
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