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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
5
Federation president says he used a go to 1 Shakespearean, not a profane sense in writing. He clashes with attorney Darlington over a local law firm blamed for the legal tangle.
A garbled note cites Gompers urging solidarity with labor groups to boycott 444 stores. It says we need not buy there and will persuade fair minded friends to cooperate while leaving the blamed things alone. The text references the American Federation and labor connections.
The document reports on courtroom exchanges involving Justice Gompers and counsel over a contempt case and press rights. It notes verbal clashes, injunctions, and questions about constitutional protections, with references to Darlington and Seaton cases and a focus on the freedom of the press amid judicial proceedings.
A garbled list shows ocean steamer movements toward New York and Antwerp. Items mention Southampton, Wremen, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam routes, with destination details for New York, Sew York, and Antwerp. Readable fragments indicate ships bound for major transatlantic ports in coming days.
John Clancy John Finn and Thomas Robison won 75 golf prizes in the Catholic University debate on tariffs. Judges included Rep David J Lewis and Somer French. Rector Mgr Johnhan congratulated the speakers as Patrick Kirby William Walah and Eugene Dwyer spoke for the affirmative.
Samuel Oppenheimer, aged WW? years, telephoned police to report a man had died by suicide and then locked himself in his room at 1215 Seventh Street Northwest. Officer Bennett found the door locked as an ambulance arrived. Kirby accompanied the crew to the scene and found Oppenheimer lying in the room, with insufficient evidence of self harm.
Public Health Committee of the Chamber of Commerce presented a plan for a new municipal hospital to the Senate District Committee. Physicians and civic leaders urged continued federal support for Columbia Hospital for Women, fearing closure if private hospital funding ends.
Policeman Joseph Heaseuregard of the Sith precinct was forced to strike to restrain William Vogel a 3 year old boy from 214 Maassachusetts avenue northwest Vogel reportedly attacked a relative with a table knife and threatened the officer after a struggle Vogel was knocked senseless placed in a patrol wagon and to be arraigned in the police court this morning
The Navy League is portrayed as a civilian driven, patriotic organization linking citizens with naval affairs. It seeks to educate the public through non governmental channels, expand influence on Congress, and promote military preparedness as a national duty and honor.
Secret service officials report 50 to 160 counterfeit five dollar gold pieces circulated in Tortland in the last 48 hours. The coins are described as double plated with gold on a tested base and deemed splendid specimens by authorities.
Baron Rio Franco, Brazil's foreign minister, died at 6 o'clock this afternoon in Rio de Janeiro after several days of illness. The death was reported from Washington and Accra.
The Franklin School board met to hear Dr Davidson’s soon expected report on the investigation into charges against assistant superintendent Bruce. A renewal of incompetency charges against Bruce’s supervisor sparked calls for an immediate report, though the majority supported the assistant. The board also discussed branch libraries and closer school university cooperation, with committee appointments and numerous personnel changes approved.
Charles Nagel of the Department of Commerce and Labor watches as George F Halsey and Mien Harriet Carroll, newly married in Baltimore, arrive in Washington. The couple, in wedding attire, generate a citywide spectacle at Union Station and on the return train, followed by a cheering crowd and playful mischief at a nearby hotel.
The 30th annual Loyal Legion District Commandery banquet at Rauscher's drew 400 veterans from Washington and nearby areas. Speakers included Gen Miles Harve, Justice Barnard, Gen Cyrus Bussey, and Dr Wiley, urging pure patriotism and noting past presidents who fought in the Civil War. Dr Wiley warned of misbranded patriots and cautioned corporations claiming patriotism for self interest. He joked about proposing a new political party for pure patriotism.
An 1900s style home remedy touts a wash lotion made from an ounce of powdered narolite dissolved in a half pint of witch hazel. The piece claims immediate and noticeable reduction of wrinkles and sagging, presenting it as a simple, inexpensive alternative to costly patent preparations.
Davidson, district school head, urged a central high annex at M Street High, Takoma home, Chev Chase, and Birney School extension. The Chamber committee backed school extensions for the district budget and sought Senate District support to insert the items.
It is expected within ten days the detailed operating cost of the Washington pedsala compared with other cities will be published in an address before the Columbia Heights Citizens Association meeting Tuesday evening. Dr William M Pastonou, superintendent of public schools, stated that the report will enable school authorities to answer charges of extravagance.
President Taft grants a temporary reprieve for Mattie D Lomax, a colored woman condemned to death for murdering her husband, after a Kentucky delegation led by Representative Caleb Powers urged review. The appeal cites her past slavery and lack of influences shaping her character.
Washington will not host the conservation congress next summer under Men and Religion Forward Movement auspices. About 100 delegates will travel to New York. A house to house census is planned to determine what percent of the capital’s residents attend church.
A fragmentary report indicates Matiern faced arrest at Central City. executives Gran and Ter S rankaru provided questionable testimony regarding murder evidence. one suspect denied knowledge of related charges while noting uncertain ties to the case.
A public lecture titled Mad Dog and Bite will be offered tonight at the city library under the auspices of an medical society. Speaker Al Samson is billed to address dangers and preventive measures.
A fragmentary notice hints at a magazine issue with a mix of features. It mentions Bringing Home the Mat and an illustration of Claries Sazha Che gel dings, plus references to Rex Beac and Joseph Medill Patterson among others.
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