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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1907
Page
8
Stock reduction to clear room for spring garments. All sizes and make-fit guaranteed. Prices cut from 2.50 to 6.00 dollars with numerous tiers: 2.50 now 1.67, 3.00 now 2.00, 3.50 now 2.35, 4.00 now 2.67, 4.50 now 3.00, 5.00 now 3.35, 6.00 now 4.00, 6.50 now 4.35, 7.50 now 5.00, 9.00 now 6.00. Limited stock. act fast.
The senate continued debate on the rate bill with amendments about military transport and officer pay. Senators Warren Aldrich Tillman and McCumber sparred over reduced rates for government use and the principle of equal treatment. Burkett pressed on rifle reserves while Warren denied current government stock beyond state militia arms. The session adjourned amid remarks honoring late Representative Marsh.
The column compiles guest names from hotels in Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Richmond California Connecticut Illinois Indiana Kentucky Massachusetts Michigan Missouri New Jersey New York state North Carolina Ohio Rhode Island South Carolina Virginia with many guests listed by full names and spouses including several well-known hotels such as Willard St James Metropolitan Riggs and New Willard. Competitors in the Educational Contest may secure back numbers from any newspaper or at the office of The Feet.
The Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh will be dedicated April 11 to 13 1907 with a three day program. Andrew Carnegie will speak and Sir Edward Elgar is invited to conduct. Notable Europeans including Baron des Campes Leonce Benedete and Marconi will attend along with leaders from Europe Asia Canada and the United States.
The Rt Rev. James A. McFaul of Trenton issues a Lent pastoral urging state support for Catholic parochial schools. He cites that parochial schooling saves about 20 million yearly in tuition and 150 million for schoolhouses, arguing religion teaching is essential to Christianity and urging secular education to meet state standards.
Trials named Scheller Burns Schaffy Duggan Simon Smith Montgomery Gochran Danahy as starters for Georgetown University indoor baseball. A game with the local YMCA is set for Wednesday evening. Majority of players come from last year’s varsity nine.
In New York on February 9 Thomas Bus ton of Scranton Pennsylvania beat Edwin Dawson of St Louis over three nights to retain the national professional pools championship with a total score of 358 to 23. Lehigh University defeated Rutgers College Bethlehem Pennsylvania 88 to 23. Credentials of Senators Dolliver and Borah for re election and succession were presented to the Senate.
Juliet McD Mads of this city and Pemmie Tim Cross of Manassas Virginia wed at Rockville Maryland but faced a missed pastoral letter of identification required by the Catholic rite. After postponement they chose Rev. J R White a Protestant minister to solemnize the marriage and then returned home to ig. la. city.
Three hundred members of the Capital's younger social set gathered Friday night at the Athlétic Association of the Catholic University of America for a reception and dance in Reuscher's ballroom. Flags and emblems from major educational institutions adorned the room, with the American flag and Catholic University colors over the seal. A lavish supper followed intermission in the lower room, and the event was organized by a dance committee led by Robert J. Kennedy and officers Peter M. Nicrosi, Thomas C. Quinn, George A. Canale, Joseph A. Merva, John Moran, Benjamin J. Semmes, and Henry G. Walsh.
Lieut John Hamilton's clemency request rests with the President after army experts found him irresponsible in 1906 and during examinations in November and January. Doctors Evans Mallon Bieling concur he was unbalanced due to five years in the tropics. His brave service included Santiago and Peking campaigns and Samar duties. Funeral notices report St George Smith, a local tailor, died Saturday. services Monday at 2 pm at Shippert undertaking, with burial at Glenwood Cemetery.
Clarence Jarret a 37 year old Brookland resident arrived at the geney Hospital with a fractured left cheek bone and a severe scalp gash after an altercation on Pennsylvania avenue. He said he was struck by an empty beer bottle by an unidentified assailant.
Superintendent Sylvester orders bicycle detail to use discretion with minor traffic infractions. Officers may warn or advise against repetition rather than arrest first-time offenders. Women and children may receive firm guidance to avoid repeated violations, with court notification if needed. Safety and civility emphasized in enforcing regulations.
The funeral of Carl Gutherz was held at 2 p m yesterday in his studio at 1777 Church Street Northwest among his paintings. Rev. Dr. C Ernest Smith of St Thomas Episcopal Church officiated. The casket wore flowers. Pallbearers included Commander F C Bieg, Charles Francis Crocker, Charles F Draper, Capt A F Lucas, and George I Maynard. Burial followed at Hock Creek Cemetery.
Dr M B Leatherman died of Brights disease at his father’s Frederick County home. He was fifty seven, survived by his wife and two children, Mrs C A Procter of Detroit and R E Leatherman of this city. Frederick Conrad, died Thursday morning at his daughter’s home and was buried in Glenwood Cemetery. Madison Davis will speak on early gun factory history at Columbia Historical Society meeting Monday at Shoreham. The society will address Miss Elizabeth Bryant Johnston’s death and hold officer elections.
Three sizes offered are 10c 25c and 50c with a promotion of four free Omega Oi Loap samples in every bottle. The ad emphasizes value and sampler access to the product.
Inspector Boardman received word that Patrolman K G Monroe arrested a colored man named Frank Smith for beating his way onto a fast passenger train. A Wyomat pocketbook with $35 was found. Also, Miss Johanna Barry of 124 F Street NW died at Providence Hospital from injuries year-old streetcar accident. Funeral at St. Aloysius with burial at Mount Olivet. Thief enters home on Fourth Street NE while family away. clothing and money stolen. entry via kitchen window pane.
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