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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1910
Page
8
A sequence of trousers priced at various amounts is listed, ranging from 1.95 to 6.95, with multiple entries showing different tags such as 2 40, 3 40, and 87 50, indicating assorted sizes or catalog codes. The items appear as a brief sale or catalog snippet without additional context.
Enthusiastic Brownie car contest in Washington draws many entrants mostly girls. The Browniekar man reports rising returns as youngsters pledge to earn coupons, with participants noting plans to ride the car and not use street vehicles if they win. Earle to manage coupon cutting and practice in The Post office.
Washington groups including the Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade greet Cortlandt Pietd Bishop president of the Aero Club of America as he plans to visit February 1. They pledge swift steps to press for holding the international aviation meet in the city. Thomas F Walsh, Aero Club president, is lauded for his leadership though he is away.
Charles W Utermehle names Children’s and Casualty hospitals as equal legatees in his probate filing dated August 1909. A memorial tablet is planned for Augusta Louisa Welvenborn, with the rest invested. income from the hospital share funds patient care, and the Casualty share funds lab equipment. Executors named as Crank S. Knights.
Newcomb of Washington appointed chairman of a permanent special committee on postal affairs by the National Board of Trade. The committee includes AT Anderson of Cleveland and WC Reynolds of Scranton. It will study postal service rates, second class mail, parcel post, postal savings banks, and contractor compensation, and report findings and recommendations to the next annual meeting.
The Order of Heptgsophs held an installation at the Pythian Temple last night. Officers installed include A Steler post archon and others with duties such as archon provost and treasurer. After a council program, refreshments were served. A divorce suit was filed in District Supreme Court by Wn George W Madert against Ruby V Madert, seeking custody of their child.
Police report multiple criminal pleas and sentences in the Ninth Precinct. John Regan Alphonso Brick admitted theft and received six months in District jail. John Friggell and others faced fines, bail, or further hearings in a series of false pretenses and burglary cases.
A bill to regulate insurers in the District proposes a four member commission to draft laws. Sen Bulkeley of Canneckcuttas Ien introduced the measure. The President would appoint the chair and fill vacancies. An appropriation of 9000 is set for member pay and 6000 for travel and experts. Thomas Drake, District Superintendent of Insurance, argues current laws are broad and hard to administer.
A jury at probate court yesterday presided by Justice Stafford set aside the will of Mrs Tacnic Corby who died August 70. The verdict held the testator sane but found undue influence by Argus Philip Le works. The estate amounting to 1500 goes to Mira Corby as sister, brother, and nephew receive nothing.
Mabel Taliaferro stars in Yeats one act fantasy The Land of Heart's Desire at a matinee tomorrow at Columbia Theater The play is in blank verse set in Kilmakowen County Sligo late 19th century with strong praise for the lead actress-drawn fairy spell and period mood.
The international association of machinists executive committee members adjourned early to visit James Reynolds at the National Hotel then traveled to Dr Wilson's Takoma Park home as guests at dinner. Officials expect the committee’s work to be finished tomorrow.
Druggist Dr Robert T Petzolt was assaulted by an unidentified man after a dog fight between pets outside his rug store at Eleventh and Harvard streets. Police were alerted nearly an hour after the incident. Petzolt was treated at a nearby office and returned to his store with a bandaged head and swollen jaw. The assailant remained at large.
Dwight Elmendorf, a popular travel lecturer, closed his Washington lecture series with a pictorial account of a spring journey through Dalmatia and Montenegro. The talk featured scenery, mountain towns, markets, costumes, and street scenes, with his motion pictures shown to a packed audience. He was warmly received and announced plans to return to Washington in October.
The will of Mrs Pauline Waldeck er filed for probate on November 1 outlines codicils dated January 7 1907 and February 12 1907. It provides for three priests at her funeral and specific bequests to George Glans Linsette Herring Louis Waldecker Emmanuel Wallecker and Mrs Sohn.
A special agent of the Carnegie hero fund will investigate Miss Mies Man 8 Brown recently shot by broker Martin Stirling while nursing him. The aim is to decide if Braver’s devotion justifies a medal for Miss Brown to be granted to near relatives. Also a notice from LW Whmot manager of the Condh Merchant Bankrupt about a sale and voluntary bankruptcy with assets and liabilities listed.
M MacGregor Campbell, a former civil engineer, faces four indictments for fraudulent schemes involving books, stamps, coins, and merchandise. Authorities allege he ordered items with no intention to pay, with prior whereabouts in the Midwest. Justice Stafford will hear the criminal proceedings.
A concert by the 8 Soldiers' Home Band directed by Wo Immermann features Marek as Musical Director presenting selections including The Marek Kinz Overture and Lucia di Lammermoor, with various operatic and orchestral pieces from Russia Germany and Italy.
An advertisement claims a half glass of Duffy Pure Malt Whiskey three times daily with water or milk supports health and vigor. It asserts purity and medicinal value, offering a free pamphlet on diseases and treatments to readers who request it.
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