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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1909
Page
6
Odd Beard owner calls to the President amid school intrigue at Forest Glen. Cigarettes found among daughters of prominent families spark rumors. officials report minor discipline and no expulsions as Whiskers story unfolds on camera.
A shopping list outlines formal wear requisites for Inauguration events. Items include full dress suits priced from 27.50 to 50.00, tuxedo suits 23.00 to 45.00, silk hats 5.00, opera hats 3.50, white gloves 1.50 to 2.00, shirt options 1.00 to 2.50, cuff buttons 0.23 to 5.00, shirt studs 0.25 to 1.00, dancing pumps 2.50 to 5.00, full dress shoes 4.00 to 7.00, woolery 0.25 to 2.50 per pair, and dress shirt shields 1.00 to 5.00.
A Massachusetts born man living in Colorado traveled to the White House seeking a government medal or decoration for his famed “vanishing beard.” He hoped for admittance and plans to press President for recognition while officials prepare a declaration of principles on resource preservation at a North American conservation conference. Heddi/shedd and other delegates discuss forest, water, and minerals work with the United States Mexico and Canada representatives. Secretary Bacon is expected to sign the declarations upon returning to Washington.
A Washington Post letter writer corrects historic site notes by stating Millard Fillmore was a Unitarian, not Presbyterian or Episcopalian, and attended the Unitarian Church at Sixth and D streets. He recalls seeing Fillmore walk to church from near the National Intelligence office during his presidency.
The Catholic University of America plans a series of Lenten lectures beginning next Friday at 11 am in the Shorenam Hotel ball room. Rev. Howard A. Pace will discuss Tae Ming and Brain, followed by talks on The Psychology of Suggestion and Christ's Method of Teaching by Rev. Thomas E. Shields.
Miss Katle Boethiing of 25 years at 1631 Kramer Street Northeast suffers a badly injured right arm after it is caught in a belt and wheel at Yale Steam Laundry. Capt J Harry Bean of Company G First Infantry District National Guard, 457 New York Avenue Northwest, was stricken by the incident. Doctors say Boethiing may need amputation. Bean expects to leave Providence Hospital by March 4 and miss the parade.
Renowned ethnologist Edward Curtis presents Indian portraits and volumes, including The North American Indian, at the Shoreham Hotel today through Thursday from 10:20 to 6. The exhibition, under high-profile patronage including President Roosevelt and Ambassador Bryce, features hundreds of quarto prints never before shown in Washington. Curtis plans two more years of study after this tour. the work aims for broad public appeal and scholarly value alike.
James Padgett, 48, attempted to flee juvenile court yesterday morning by leaping from a second story window and fracturing his left leg. His wife, who had pressed the arrest for nonsupport, reached him first as he cried in pain. He resided at 18 Minnesota Avenue, Anacostia, and had allegedly failed to pay weekly support.
William H Sardy undertaker and two others narrowly escaped serious harm when a wagon overturned at Calhill Cemetery Sunday morning. Superintendent Summerville witnessed the accident and assisted victims. All three men were bruised with Sardy suffering injuries to the left hip right leg and wrist.
Edward Moore was elected president of the District of Columbia Society of the American Revolution at the annual meeting. Officers named included vice presidents and a registrar, with Thomas S. Chilton delivering the invocation. Delegates to the Baltimore convention on April 30 and May 1 were announced, alongside new members and recent resignations.
A solemn requiem for departed Knights of Columbus was held at 10 o'clock yesterday in St Patrick's Church. The service drew a large attendance from city councils with Rev Dr William T Russell and two other clergy guiding the rites. The sermon by Rev Dr John Creagh urged resistance to materialism and called on the knights to play a decisive role in the struggle.
John Wilkes, a 19 year old labeled negro, faced a hearing before U S Commissioner Anaon Taylor and was held in 1000 for grand jury action after a late Saturday arrest by Policeman Carson at Fifth precinct. A letter to William Fisher of 38 I Street Northwest was found in his home. Augustus Wright, a negro, pleaded guilty before Commissioner Taylor to a charge of misleading advertisements to defraud land buyers. He had been released from the Atlanta penitentiary last year after a prior term.
City bullets report officers seeking a man who poses as a District water department inspector. He has entered several homes but reportedly took nothing of value. Police urge residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious behavior promptly.
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