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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1905
Page
11
Under the Eastern High School Alumnal Association an alumni supper and dance will be held at the school on Wednesday evening December 27. Early signups suggest the largest attendance since these annual gatherings began in 1896. All former students are invited, not just association members.
Retailers report a thronging crowd of last minute buyers, with advertisements prompting late purchases. Shoppers seek quality over price as express services warn of delivery delays while city post offices mobilize extra wagons for holiday parcels.
Commissioner West calls a Columbia Theater gathering at 3 pm Friday to push a Washington Auditorium project. He aims to charter the Washington Auditorium Association to organize subcommittees, attract conventions, and finance the $135,000 pledged, boosting the city’s development and prestige.
Caesar Enoor aged 63 of 24 Willow Alley attempted death by self harm saying he preferred death to destitution. He slashed his throat with a razor, was treated at Freedman’s Hospital with several stitches and is expected to recover.
A Washington charity appeal reports Florence Crittenton Home funds nearly depleted and seeks Christmas contributions. Mrs Kate W Barrett, national superintendent, cites need to fund training for 14 to 18 year old girls, offer domestic science, nursing, typing, and crafts, and place graduates in new surroundings to rebuild lives.
In Washington a charity describes expanding to 307 C Street NW for first class housing and 218 Third Street NW for deserted wives and children, with a training school for women. They report over 0 women and children aided last year and note $25,000 in buildings, $30,000 gifted by Mr. Crittenton, asking citizens to fund winter needs. Also notes a drop in pickpocket incidents this Christmas, crediting strict laws and hard labor enforcement since May Sylvester’s tenure.
A subcommittee on improving housing conditions met to discuss demolishing dilapidated and unsafe structures. The group backs introducing a housing bill this Congress. Members named include F L Suidene and Gen. Joh W Foster. Donations listed from multiple individuals and groups, with several monetary gifts noted. Floral decorations and a closing line reference Gude of 1214 F as a consulted contact.
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