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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1911
Page
34
Eiseman Bros. announces a dissolution sale with the entire stock of men’s, young men’s and children’s high grade clothing offered at deep discounts. Shoppers urged to come Tuesday for winter wardrobe needs as the stock must be cleared for a cash settlement with retiring partners.
Police pursue two more arrests as trial details emerge in a Manchester case. Dr Ferguson, linked by friends to a blameless stance, faces serious inquiry alongside a magnetic healer. A girl’s body and a suitcase mystery echo past crimes, while mourners and an anxious public await clarity.
A historical note explains Inthicase deriving its name from seventeenth century Italian astrology. The text lists symptoms such as anxiety, feverishness, headaches, back pain, cough, nausea, eye pain, sneezing, and extreme fatigue. A small vial of pleasant pellets is pitched for 25 cents, offered by Huphyera Homeo Medicine Co of New York.
Jefferson City Mo December 2 The supreme court issued a writ of prohibition in favor of Richard B Stack against the circuit court of St Louis Prohibiting a writ of habeas corpus against Stack for taking his son John King Stack from the custody of his mother Orsen Allen Stack Burbank The court held the Washington court which granted a divorce had no custody of the boy and the father had a right Stack was acquitted in St Louis on a charge of kidnapping the boy He is a member of a wealthy family of Eocanaba Mich Mrs Burbank formerly lived in Nashville Tenn
Police say a wagonload of boots shoes fireworks oranges and other items was recovered at the country home of a relative of Samuel Sorrel a young white man in Alexandria county near Washington. Suspects Jim Mason Wash Mines Jim Minor and Samuel Sorrel are held in Alexandria police custody and to be arraigned Tuesday.
Timbermen in Bristol report terms for the federal purchase of 48 000 acres in Washington and Grayson counties for a forest reserve have been agreed. Titles are under investigation and completion is expected soon.
Special to The Washington Fest reports United States District Attorney John Philips Hull sustained a badly lacerated jaw and chin after an assault by street car conductor James B. Hood. Hull said Hood attacked him after boarding Hood’s car and speaking about starting the car before passengers boarded. Hull required medical attention from a physician.
Maryland obituary notes Richard A Clagett of Rockville dies at age 15 after long illness. Survived by wife and four children Rose Chariss Joseph and Mrs. Carey Kingdon, all of Rockville. Funeral at St Marys Catholic Church Hagerstown Tuesday at 9. Norman Spigler, Washington County farmer, dies near Funkstown at 75. Survived by wife and two children. Brother of Almer Spigler, Hagerstown fair superintendent. John G Garver, aged 68, longtime Maryland Odd Fellow, dies near Smithsburg after paralysis. Widow died 16 years ago. Garver was a former farmer and Leitersburg Lathern Church member. Tyng children survive.
The Wheeling West Virginia Daily Post reports Prosecuting Attorney Handlan pushing for another trial of Laursworth Schenk charged with poisoning her husband John A Schenk. The case involves a lawsuit by Stoops & Nichols restaurateurs seeking $142 for meals served to Mrs Schenk while jailed. Judge Nesmith will rule on whether Schenk is liable for debts contracted by his wife after her arrest in a $45 000 fee dispute for Mrs Schenk’s counsel.
Hundreds witnessed the deadly accident as Georine Wells, once wealthy owner of Wells refiners, was struck down in front of Sixth Street station while crossing to meet his grandson Wells Crawford of Duluth. The incident occurred in Parkersburg, highlighting a dramatic city tragedy.
Holiday began for midshipmen after dinner and will run until Monday roll call. Unusual privileges granted with all studies and recitations stopping. No drills or practice during the period. Proms and concerts planned in officers quarters and Annapolis area. Judges and legal notices follow in separate briefs.
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