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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1911
Page
3
The advertisement offers full dress and evening attire for New Year events. It lists prices for Full Dress Suits 27.50 to 45.00, Tuxedo 19.50 to 45.00, Cutaway Frock, Vests, trousers, fur coats, shirts, collars, cravats, gloves, jewelry sets, silk hats, opera hats, and full dress shoes, with ranges for each item.
Mrs Ryan and Miss Reed, two elegantly dressed women, were taken to police court after allegedly obtaining $600 in clothing from an F Street store by posing as members of a prominent Washington family. A United States attorney delayed proceedings for further inquiry into their origins while relatives and store representatives appeared. Bail set at 2500 for Reed and 1000 for the other. Authorities doubt any real kinship to a titled family and seek to identify them through photos and descriptions broadcast yesterday.
Edmund K Fox a prominent real estate dealer of 1411 H Street Northwest was badly cut and bruised when he lost balance on a crowded street car at Seventeenth and K Streets Northwest. He remained at home after seeking Dr Louis Mackall who stitched a head wound and treated severe bruising.
Mrs Lucistia Minear long resident of Washington died suddenly in Los Angeles at the home of her daughter Mrs Winchell wife of Commander Werd Winchell U N retired on December 13 Word of her death reached here yesterday She had been a devoted member of St Patrick Church during her long Washington residence She left for Fort Smith Ark years ago to be with her invalid daughter Mrs Boudinot widow of Col HC Boudinot After Mrs Boudinot’s death she went to Los Angeles to spend winter with Mrs Winchell Though nearly 71 she was in good health Her death was due to angina pectoris She was the wife of A P Minear a pioneer in the 1849 California gold rush
An air stove exploded in the kitchen of G Frederick Hughes at 1903 Randolph Street northeast during a Christmas night gathering. The resulting blaze was put out by chemical extinguishers after Hughes alerted the fire department. the loss was limited to the kitchen and furniture, with panic among family and guests.
Roy Edwards of Merrill Wisconsin reports being attacked by a pack of timber wolves. He fought off four to five wolves for about four minutes, choking one to death, escaping after sustaining injuries. he then claimed the bounty on the slain beast.
Mrs Kate McGill aged 63 widow of James McGill died at her daughter's home in Chevy Chase. She was born in Valparaiso Indiana and is survived by three children Mrs Ralph Barnard Flora McGill and Ruel McGill. Burial will be in Valparaiso.
The National Republican Club at Fourteenth and E streets NW marked its first anniversary with a week long open house from Saturday night to New Year’s Eve. The club, now listing 298 members, aims to reach 314 as a new membership drive proceeds. Several hundred Eagles members gathered at the Eagles Club on Sixth and E streets NW for a smoker event yesterday.
The Post promotes Webster's New Illustrated Dictionary as a modern, authoritative reference. It claims the volume includes new words from recent events, with old and new terms, and promises ease of purchase via six coupons and a small price. Readers are urged to act quickly as stock is limited.
A compact, period style listing notes vaudeville shows and venues such as Imperial and Lyceum with showtimes from 1 to 11 pm, alongside spoilers of other entertainments. Also promotes a Yuletide beverage from Arlington Jotting Co and menu items from Phiia Quater & Chon House. Includes ads for coal and local merchants Maran & Co and Page Phox. The item reads like a crowded newspaper notices page with multiple venues and product promotions.
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