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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1912
Page
4
A 16 year old Polish girl in Erie appeals to President Taft for her mother’s release from jail after a dispute with a neighbor led to detention. The girl notes four siblings and a nursing baby, with no guardian or support, and the case is now with pardon attorney J A Finch and Erie’s mayor.
Trobert O White, aged, was found dead in bed at 402 First Street Northwest yesterday morning. The room was filled with illuminating gas from a heater. Coroner Nevitt issued a death certificate of accidental phthisis asphyxia. Police seek White’s brother and writer in Washington.
Forty four Australian boys left Washington for New York after a three day visit. They were hosted by Chamber of Commerce members and entertained at local homes. The group met President Taft and the British Ambassador Mrs Bryce and carried the Australian flag into the White House.
The revenue cutter service completed arrangements to patrol the Bering Sea during the open season to prevent pelagic sealing and protect near herds under the treaty between the United States Great Britain Russia and Japan. Four cutters will begin cruising about April 1 under government supervision.
Grandnieces and executors challenge a New York will on March 11, seeking to set aside a 1900 will of Lewine Beauchamp Hughes of Washington. The case traces a saga of alleged conspiracy, mansions, art, jewelry gifts, and a life of financial turmoil involving U.S. Trust, Edward Niles, and the Kellogg institution.
The District Society of the Song of the American Revolution elected officers including Provident William Vo Coa viea presignants Sidney Bespalierre Col Trederich C Bryan and Dr Edwin A Hill secretary Paul Brockett treasurer Philip F Lerner registrar Albert D Spangler chaplain Rev Thomas Childs delegates to the nations AR convention led by Admiral George Wo Bollrd Paul Brockstt and Rev Thomas Childe. Washington's farewell read by Barry Buckley. historian Selden Ely paid tribute to two deceased members. registrar Spangler filed his annual report.
A special committee from the George Washington Birthday Celebration Association of Alexandria placed a wreath on George Washington's tomb at Mount Vernon aboard the palace car Mount Vernon. Taft visited Alexandria in the afternoon for Patriotic exercises, while local groups held ceremonies and a schoolchildren’s smoker. Police Commissioners threaten resignations over city council actions, warning the board could be abolished. A police chief suspects a fugitive murderer in a past case.
Over 109 members of the Oldest Inhabitants Association gathered yesterday at the old engine house in northwest Washington. Judge Charles S Bundy presided as officers swapped posts, with Dr B W Summey becoming treasurer and B A Colonna moving to vice president. Anthony Guegler also named vice president. Death notices for T V Noonan J CS Burger J BR Major and R A Phillips were reported. Refreshments were served. entertainment committee named.
The Independent Order prepares its annual B'nai Brith night at the Eighth Street Temple with initiation of about 30 candidates. Speeches by Taft and Ambassador Bryce are promised, with Julius Peyser and Rev Dr Abram Simon Wolf among speakers and Joseph Strasburger leading new officers.
Harry Boyle and Co sold three homes valued around 45000 in the northwest section. The largest transfer was the new three story residence at 124 Wyoming avenue to Justice J A Van Oradel of the District Court of Appeals for 2000. the house has eighteen rooms and three baths. Other sales include Mrs Yeager’s twelve room brick at 96 street northwest for 0, Dr Albert Taylor’s detached at 021 Mazomb street Cleveland Park for 6750, and Pauline Withers buying the three story brick at 421 Fourteenth street northwest for 7500. Sales were made through Shannon and Lachs real estate brokers.
Dr Harvey Wiley, a government food expert, condemned the Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade for urging manufacturers to set up in Washington. In an address on "How Women Can Help" before the Stanton Suffrage Club at the Public Library, he urged keeping the capital clean and free of corrupting influences.
Local notices list theater offerings including Belasco and Primrose attractions with showtimes. Also promotes Holmes Bakery bread delivery daily and Conger’s careful service with reasonable prices, plus a Stag Hotel opening and Criterion Rye at Crowley’s shop.
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