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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
4
The advertisement touts a rare instrument offered at 200 dollars, claiming limited supply and that it surpasses competitors in tone and durability. It promises a free demonstration double disc record worth at least four cents of any man’s money and asserts the product will outwear rivals nearly two to one.
Washington women flooded a District Electric Railway Commission hearing protesting high steps on streetcars. Ellen Spencer Massey and Elizabeth Brown led petitions signed by hundreds of women. health advocate Dr A F Foye warned of health harms from the steps. Railway officials noted legal compliance but cited costs, and the issue will be sent to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Application to District Supreme Court sought appointment of a receiver for the New Fredonia Hotel on H street northwest to forestall a sale under a deed of trust. Plaintiffs claim assets valued at 285500 with liabilities 187150 and note first year business of 6000. They state sale of hotel and furnishings is planned for February 19 at 4 p m with Adam A Weschler as auctioneer and trustees William H Sholes and Hayden Johnson authorized to proceed under a 350000 deed of trust.
The annual board meeting reported the institution flourishing with a January 1 bank balance of 278008 dollars, expenditures totaling 31510068 dollars for the year, and 128 boys and girls in attendance. The secretary traced the work since inception in 186. Mrs W Woodward served as treasurer.
William Douglas of New York faced an assault charge against M T Landers a clerk in the War Department. The case was postponed yesterday morning due to absent witnesses as Landers recovers from a scalp wound believed to have been inflicted with a pipe wrapped in glazed paper. Douglas is accused of concealing himself in a lavatory at the Manhattan Hotel to rob occupants.
Mrs M E Goodrich told a Washington audience that Chinese life centers on family and motherhood. She denied negative stories about China and praised Chinese mothers and children for devotion while noting the childless wife is viewed differently. She said China lacks Bible knowledge but has rich literature and home life teachings. Professor R Richmond of Philadelphia spoke on child care with Mrs M N Stevens and Miss Gordon also presenting.
District commissioners rejected Representative Johnson of Kentucky's bills to appoint the auditor and the corporation counsel by the President. They warn the move would disrupt the Districts unity and harm local accountability. Auditor Tweedale argues the change would abolish the municipal office and yield federal oversight of district expenditures.
The bill would place crossing police on the same footing as Metropolitan police. Forty two men would be affected by the law. Current pay is 7 percent monthly with no leave. The proposal offers 9 dollars monthly until eight years of service, then 1208 annually, with annual and sick leave. Increases would take effect upon signing.
Estelle Brady daughter of Mrs Watking, owner of Crosby House, sent a letter from Philadelphia claiming she married Guy Hodgkins last Thursday. Hodgkins worked at a cinema and boarded at the Crosby House where they met. She says they will live in Knoxville Tennessee.
The bulletin lists multiple entertainment options at venues like the College Here 415 pom Telaxco and Lyceum New Century Gira with various showtimes. It also notes Holmes Bakery delivery, Oyster House offerings, and real estate ads, plus plans for a February 12 Lincoln and Douglass anniversary celebration at Cosmopolitan Baptist Church with speeches by notable leaders and a music program.
Plans were set yesterday for a Technical High School Alumni Association dance on April 1 at the Arlington Hotel. Proceeds will defray track team expenses. In charge are Miss Dorothy Whitney and Daniel V Mahoney, Francis A Reilly, and Miss Jessie Weyrich of the alumni association.
After a six month wait the tags for horse-drawn vehicles have arrived at the District building. The August 2 suspension of the regulation requiring number tags has been revoked. During susp ension owners faced no tortage but now must comply or face punishment.
The graduating class of Central High School yesterday elected officers for June 1912. President Ludwig Shaw, vice president Miss Majorie Barnes, treasurer Fritz Augustus Reuter, secretary Miss Van Doren, class post holder Daniel Webster Kelly, and valedictorian Forked.
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