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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1910
Page
8
A Philadelphia era advertisement touts Wintergreen Compound alongside DDD Lab testimonies claiming a skin cure via a penetrating liquid. It markets a 1 cent trial bottle to prove effectiveness against itching and skin diseases, asserting rapid relief after application.
Ishur C Moses argues high pressure water systems offer absolute protection and rapid firefighting. Business leaders support early installation, asserting the plan is a sound economic move and should engage Congress.
Kismet Council and Royal Arcanum members plan a season of entertainments in Kismet. The first event is a dance tonight at the council hall on Third Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast. A. H. Cook is chairing the entertainment committee and a monthly re council night is set for the fourth Thursday. Regent C I Moberly boosts enthusiasm among members.
Edward J Cantwell was declared duly elected secretary of the U S Civil Service Retirement Association by Attorney General Wickersham after a postoffice protest from Llewellyn Jordan. The decision upheld Cantwell amid amendments allowing representation from outside the city. Jordan seeks an injunction but the legal matter was settled in Cantwell's favor.
President Tinley announced a renewed push to enlarge publicity and promotion across the Southern system. The effort aims to boost industry rotation, attract settlers, and foster regional development, with broader newspaper and pamphlet campaigns in North, West, and Northern Europe while aligning with immigration laws.
Members of the Women's Interdenominational Missionary Union met at Luther Memorial Church on Fourteenth Street and Vermont Avenue to plan the next day of prayer for home missions. The meeting, led by president John Newton Culbertson, included clerical chairs and delegates from Baptist, Congregational, Christian, Lutheran, and Methodist bodies.
January building activity in the District surpasses December by 14 percent despite data gaps. Fewer permits were issued in January than in December by 55. Washington builders expect a strong year ahead. A House bill introduced by Representative Smith would relax rules for commercial structures in the business district, extending their footprints by 2 feet in length along the street, with current rules tying building height to street width.
A large batch of indictments was returned after a Criminal Court session led by Assistant U S Attorney Mangan and Judge Ashley Gould. Names include multiple counts of murder, manslaughter, robbery, forgery, burglary and larceny against individuals such as Rosa Barnes Lilian Robinson and James Fairfax, with charges ranging from first degree murder to larceny and assault.
Provisionally approve linking Chevy Chase water system to District of Columbia with condition that township pays $4 yearly rental per fire hydrant and covers mains connection costs. Commissioners forward approval to Congress for use of water by fire extinguishing purposes only.
The Interdenominational Evangelial Alliance of the colored clergy of the District of Columbia held its first meeting yesterday afternoon at Galbraith A Me Z Church. Secretary of the Interior R A Ballinger spoke praising no plans for a colored exposition to commemorate emancipation. Capt JF Oyster, president of the Board of Education, spoke on Our Public Schools.
Spike Payne of Government alley hosted a costly one night outing on Saturday for Rastus and Ebenezer Poindexter outside of Squid refreshment. The mule wagon, not owned by Payne, led to a charge that Payne employed by the outfit owner could not be held liable. Payne defended himself claiming no felonious act since he returned the rig after use and denounced the police for arrest. Junge Mullany fined them.
William Shannon announced yesterday that he will again propose to the Washington Chamber of Commerce a plan to create a citizens organization. It would be convened on short notice to voice public welfare concerns. He will introduce a resolution at the chamber meeting tomorrow, seeking the body to act as a parent organization once its rules allow it to stand on its own.
The Coltimable Histories Society will hold its fifth meeting in the Shoreham banquet hall with Vice President Allen C Clark speaking on Capt. William Warne Duncanson. The public is invited to attend and participate in open discussion.
Probate executors for Joseph Waters seek estate settlement as Mrs Emily Kessler dies at home. The Potomac Savings Bank leader’s heirs include William, John, Claude, and a daughter. A Friendship House branch library opens on Gina Avenue SE, with evening hours. Butter sales and heat equipment offer neighborhood commerce and services.
A brief notice notes scheduling conflicts for a theater function and related events. It mentions rushing factors for performance, business calls, and a reference to a federal tax rate per hour under a code number. The exact entities and context are unclear in the fragment.
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