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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1911
Page
3
The notice explains rules for two puzzle contests in The Post. Old contest requires no payment for tie breakers while the new contest enforces subscription payments. Submission limits, memo handling, and prize values are outlined with emphasis on when entries may overlap and how many word lists may be submitted per paid unit.
In Gamaliel Monroe County Mrs Jane Pitcock an octogenarian startled mourners by awakening as pallbearers prepared the coffin. After a funeral sermon the coffin lid was removed for a final view and she regained consciousness reportedly living several hours after being pronounced dead by physicians.
Charles G Baston, a former policeman, faces murder charges for the October shooting death of his wife Catherine Baston. Justice Wright will seek a jury in Criminal Court No 1. Defense led by Walton J Lambert EHQ Alward and D W Baker. prosecution by District Attorney Clarence R Wilson and Charles H Turner.
Four men died and seven were seriously injured when a work train collided with a string of dump cars at Miraflores in the Canal Zone. The incident occurred in the classified columns of The Post with no charge for advertising.
Col. R. Holz of the Atlantic Coast Salvation Army outlines a self supporting hotel project in Washington to house disciplined, sanitary lodging for men at 50 cents a night. The building would feature hot water, electric lights, baths, reading rooms, a piano lounge, and a chapel with nightly services. Local headquarters would be housed within the hotel to economize operations.
A two piece pantaloon gown in heavy black satin headlines a fashion window, priced under 200 dollars, with a riding style skirt and tuxedo coat. Mrs Charles W. Fairbanks criticizes American women marrying foreigners, praising American marriages and education while noting Europe lags in social fabric.
The Congressional Club held its annual meeting for officer elections with 60 of 240 members present. Despite Mrs Samuel W McCall's withdrawal, 20 of the voters backed her. officers elected included Mrs Ernest W Roberts president and several vice presidents, treasurer, and secretaries from named states and individuals.
William F Baker of Baker Watts & Co Baltimore married Maury Drake Sawyer at the Christian Church in Des Moines Iowa on February 1. Maury is the eldest daughter of Dr and Mrs J L Sawyer of Centerville Iowa and granddaughter of the late Gov F M Drake. Guests included Mr and Mrs Shonts and Mr and Mrs John A Drake of New York.
Levi P Morton former Vice President of the United States and Mrs Morton departed Biarritz for Paris today after a four months visit. They will stay in Paris for several months and Mr Morton is in excellent health. In Charlottesville Virginia the body of Dr James A Harrison was taken to Lexington for funeral services tomorrow. Prof Charles A Graves and a Washington and Lee and University of Virginia colleague accompanied the casket as faculty representatives. Pallbearers were Phi Kappa Sigma brothers from the University of Surging.
Sothern and Miss Marlowe return to the Belasco next week for seven performances in a five play repertoire. Macbeth Tuesday Thursday and Saturday matinee cover most, with Taming of the Shrew Hamlet Merchant of Venice and Romeo and Juliet filling the schedule.
June notes present a fragmented listing featuring The Unhealthy Arianes, The Foe from Within, Yaly 1, Faly & The New Era, and Faly-St. The V cico of a Generatio. The text suggests a lineup or program with dated references but unreadable details.
Mrs Bethel Frederick, wife of Albert Frederick, was discharged from Emergency Hospital after a botched carbolic acid attempt tied to a believed marriage annulment. Attorney William Eerl Ambroge said divorce actions were delayed and the wife would be provided for while the suit is held.
Julius Selinger a jeweler at 82 F street northwest and 112 Fifth street northwest filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition yesterday in the District Supreme Court through his attorney Leon Tobriner. He values liabilities at 38650 88 and assets at 1844. Selinger says he seeks to pay creditors 30 cents on the dollar with the compromise accepted by a majority and asks not to be adjudged bankrupt until the compromise is settled.
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