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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1905
Page
11
Local retailer advertises sack suits priced at 18 dollars, 15 dollars, and 12 dollars in a clear tiered display. Inventory emphasizes affordable options for casual wear. Regular shoppers are urged to compare sizes and fabrics across the three price points.
Washington postmen delivered thousands of red enveloped Chinese New Year greetings to Chinatown residents. Chinese residents dressed in formal attire, posted red slips on doors, and displayed idols and offerings. A Chinese girl in purple velvet joined an American girl in front of Four-and-a-half Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, speaking English with her friend. The New Year marks debt settlement and credit status, with celebrations beginning at the Chinese Legation due to time difference with Beijing.
Contempt of court charges against attorney Walter F. Plumley were settled in Police Court yesterday as Judge Kimball imposed the minimum fine after the attorney convinced the judge there was no intent to violate court rules.
Race card from New Orleans lists six races with favorites and long shots, results for the day include Tootsie Mack, Death, Long and Wine, Ano dayne, Exclamation, and more. Weather cloudy and track fast as horses compete across six races with several winners and multiple runners.
Gentle Harry takes a one to two favorite win in Oakland and Los Angeles recaps. The long page lists multiple races with winners like Doctor Holils Rabador School mats Antrad West Brookfield Azelina and Gentle Harry in the top Tokyo style odds and results across six races plus tomorrow entries and stakes notes.
Inclement weather and poor track conditions forced postponement of racing at Essex Park Hot Springs Ark to tomorrow. Snow coats the ground and the thermometer reads zero as officials cancel today’s events. Convalescence is discussed with Hood’s Sarsaparilla promoted as a tonic to cleanse the blood and restore health.
The Boston Herald names Garland Stehl as first baseman on an all American baseball team. The notes discuss Matty McIntyre in peak form and Al Seibach leading a Columbus bowling squad for a Milwaukee tournament. Minor leagues trim schedules, aging Boston players, contract tensions, and manager rotations populate the season chatter with transfers, signings, and strategic shifts across teams.
The Washington Jockey Club issued stakes for the spring meeting. A new Jesse Brown Cup for two year olds bred in the District of Columbia Virginia and Maryland honors Jesse Brown a former steward and vice president. A second two year old stake carries $1,000 added. Also listed are Benning Spring handicaps for three year olds and up Fourth Chevy Chase Hunt Handicap for four year olds and up a Spring Handicap Steeplechase with $1,000 added and a Spring Hunters Steeplechase for $600 in purses and plates.
Morris Spiegel of 101 Broad Street, tied to A Blum Jr Sons, was convicted in Brooklyn Court of Special Sessions for selling whiskey under a counterfeit Wilson Distilling Company label. Witnesses testified Spiegel offered bulk Wilson Whiskey, a half barrel marked Wilson and Wilson Club was delivered, and the jury fined him 100 with reprimand. The case, prosecuted by White, involved Wilson Distilling Company counsel Battle Marshall.
The Commissioners bowling team defeated the champion Bureaus in every game in the Departmental League, narrowing the title race to four clubs. Scores show Bureaus 41 13 and Commissioners 38 19, with Charley Lord the sole 200, and Barr Parker Meyers leading several 200-plus efforts. Other league results include the Jolly Fat Men beating the Florists, the Fisher & Co. quint defeating the Surveyors, and the Orientals closing within three games of first in the Royal Arcanum. The weekly big-league action includes Rail Roadway and General Office matches and a strong M. C. A. and Toledos set.
William Burge, a Black man who killed his wife Daisy Burge and shot his mother in law Mary Jordan, escaped from Homeopathic Hospital at 2:30 am. He hid under a bed at 68 Pierce Street NW before being found and returned to custody. Police described his escape as planned and risky in zero temperatures.
Andrew E Davidson 30 a United States Marine Corps member on short leave from the Marine Corps killed himself with a revolver in a hotel room. He wrote letters to family and friends, left instructions and a photograph, and requested that his body and effects be handled by the Marine Corps. Coroner confirmed death by self-inflicted gunshot. authorities movable to Baltimore for burial.
After blood stains led Detective Parham to the Bradley law building scene, Leonard Gibbs was stabbed near John Marshall Place. Lewis York admitted the assault, claiming self defense. Gibbs likely to recover at Emergency Hospital, while York and Gibbs faced a related unlicensed entertainment arrest of building janitor Randolph Howards, his wife, and another woman.
Excursions note that river and Chesapeake Bay steamship service is largely crippled by ice and winter weather. Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co maintains schedules with large steamers to Fortress Monroe and Norfolk, about twelve hours travel, daily at 30 pm. Tickets at the wharf foot of Seventh street or 75 Fourteenth street. Police Desk Sergeant Hurt by Fall. Frank Wirnstein, desk sergeant at Anacostia police station, slipped on a icy sidewalk on M street and suffered a fracture of two ribs on his right side. Dr. R H Pyles treated him and he was sent home.
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