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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1917
Page
3
A Baltimore visitor nicknamed dumb offered a cigarette on F Street. Police arrested James Nelson, who claimed he was mute. In court he pled not guilty to false pretenses and received nine months in jail for the incident in Washington.
The House welcomed two visually impaired members, including Paul Morkle Democrat of Yorkville, who was sworn in yesterday by Speaker Clark to serve until March 4, succeeding the late Representative Finles. The other blind member is from the Minnesota Progressive party.
A H Frear, newly elected department commander of the Department of the Potomac, formally assumes command by general order. The order names staff officers and schedule details including weekly headquarters nights and committee meetings. It invites department members to join the inaugural parade at 12:30 PM near Four-and-a-Half Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, with an alternate gathering at Fourteenth Street.
A revised press gallery code bans admission to reporters tied to brokerage houses stock exchanges or any entity with stock market interests and bars those employed by foreign governments. The standing committee will inform senators and representatives to halt abuses where reporters solicit favors or payments for articles and require cooperation to stop such practices.
Patrick Harvey, 38, of 470 Pennsylvania Avenue, was arrested yesterday and held at the Sixth precinct station charged with giving liquor to Chief Wahweyea Cunning, allegedly sparking a wild drunken incident. The 60 year old aboriginal Minnesota chief sobered up in custody and was released.
After a two day National American Woman Suffrage Association executive meeting, a mass午後 meeting at Poli's Theater will reveal what the group offers the government in wartime. Secretary of War Newton D Baker will speak on Economic Conservation along with Carrie Chapman Catt Harriet Taylor Upton and Anna Howard Shaw. Wives of top officials and several notable women will attend on platform and in boxes as Meyer Davis directs the music.
The Hirbitt crystal room hosted the ninth annual Trowel Club banquet of Interior Department employees with 800 members attending. Walter T Paine was named president and A A Jones of New Mexican was toastmaster. Patriotic addresses were given by James W Witten district grand master and Rep John A Sterling.
Robert J. Price reports a burglary at his room in which a brass savings bank containing $10 to $12 in dimes and four $3.50 gold pieces was stolen. Also taken were a scarfpin set with rubies and opals a pearl ring and a wooden-handle pocket knife.
Col Spencer Cosby, recently returned from service in Paris, is ordered to assume command of the Milwaukee Engineer District. He formerly served as superintendent of public buildings and grounds and military aid to the President.
Members of the Home Club of the Department of the Interior gathered in Jackson Place to hear an illustrated talk on Santa Fe New Mexico by E J Ward. Ward described the ruins that draw sightseers and discussed Pueblo Indians and their distinctive cliff or apartment dwellings. J Blanchard presided.
A season’s creditable local concert at Masonic Auditorium featured Washington College of Music Orchestra led by a Christian conductor with young violinist Harry Waller, pianist Frank Norris Jones, and soprano Clara Young. Proceeds fund a violin for Walter. The all amateur group performed Schubert Unfinished Symphony movements, selections from Gounod Faust, Luigini Ballet Meyotian, Mendelssohn Fingal’s Cave Overture, and Grieg concerto in A minor Op. 16 along with De Beriot violin concerto. Waller’s violin solo showed strong tone and technique. Kreisler arrangement of Beethoven Rondino drew an encore. Young gave two songs with an encore, while Jones impressed in Grieg Concerto. George Dixon Thompson accompanied.
Three American army officers Lieuts Joseaph H Carberry of the aviation section Millard Harmon Jr and Davenport Johnson infantrymen all on border duty have been ordered to France for instruction at French military aviation schools on the border assignment remains in effect for the officers as they prepare for training in aviation schools in France.
The Ashier Club of Maater Masons held a smoker and musical program at the old Masonic Temple last night. Plans for the third annual banquet on March 1 at the Bpbjtt were discussed.
The board of trustees at George Washington University voted to raise tuition for the medical school from 150 to 176 and the dental school from 126 to 150 per year starting next fall. The increase, due to higher chemical costs and expanded programs, will apply only to new entrants as total enrollment stands at 1,366 this year versus 1,760 last year. The university also announced resignations and several new appointments across faculties.
Washington street railway workers have not received a reply to their wage demands last night. Officials of the Washington Railway and Electric Company call the demands exorbitant and unwarranted and say the company cannot raise wages or alter the schedule. George Wilburt, president of the car men's union, denies seeking friction and says a conference was requested to settle differences amicably.
Washington Biologists Society members gathered at the Cosmos Club for their weekly session. Emerson Stringham spoke on Shad and Its Relatives in the Mississippi River. A Quaintance discussed Some Netea on the Alegrodedae illustrated with lantern sides. T. S. Palmer described Titian Ramney Peale's diary extracts from Florida and Georgia expeditions and Long's 1824-28 Rocky Mountain journey.
The Washington Alumni association of Kappa Sigma held its annual dinner at the University Club last night. George Washington University Alpha Eta chapter delegates and district conclave participants from Maryland Virginia Richmond College William and Mary Randolph-Mason attended. Notables Gold of New York and Treasury Secretary McAdoo spoke along with Cary T. Grayson Chief Justice Coyington and Representative Philip Cinphall.
Nora A. Fennell is reinstated as printers’ assistant and operator in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing by presidential order. She served from March 12, 1800, to April 16, 1903, resigning to marry, now widowed with three dependents. The Treasury Secretary notes her capable service and with original eligibles exhausted, the Civil Service Commission concurs.
Miss Katherine Wrenn presented "Interpretation of the Storm" at the Florida Society monthly meeting. Senator Duncan V. Fletcher presided at the College Woman's Club rooms, 1004 F street northwest, where lantern slides of the Potamag by Commodore Adrian Sizer were shown before dancing followed.
A bold Saturday theft on Four-and-a-half Street near C Street Southwest saw a masked assailant grab a laborer’s basket of pork chops groceries and vegetables. The suspect known as Bitly fled, while Louis Zerega recaptured the basket after Billy the black bear helped in the chase. The incident ended with the bear returning to his stable after a milk reward.
Thieves took ham and other meat from multiple locations including Samuel Frankel’s store at Second and E streets north west where cured shoulders and a can of lard were stolen along with cigarettes and clothing. Alicea Bache reported a ham lifted from a market basket at her residence on 433 Q Street north west. Edward Springer’s market basket stand at Center Market neatened by losses of meats and vegetables.
The Department of the Interior presents a March 1 to 5 program at the Cas ing Theater featuring Carlisle Indian School pupils in revolutionary era costumes. Highlights include the Continental Congress, a 50 piece Carlisle Indian Band sacred concert, and the large Indian drama The Feast of the Red Corn with 200 participants. Prices range from 4 to 1 dollars.
An old advertisement extols Tiz as a remedy for sore burning and tired feet. It claims feet feel rested and shoes fit comfortably after use. The copy promises magical relief, urging readers to buy a 25 cent box from druggists or department stores.
District Supreme Court in criminal division 1 handed 10 year penitentiary terms to Harry Silverman and Samuel Newman for stealing a sealskin coat valued at 245 dollars from Woodward & Lothrop. Justice McCoy warned repeat felons nationwide that thieves planing to visit Washington for the inauguration face a relentless, merciless response. Police expect a large deployment of detectives for the event.
Newspaper publishers and paper makers pressed the Federal Trade Commission with a plan to set newsprint prices. ANPA officers said arbitration would only work if manufacturers with at least 59 percent of output joined and assurances that the plan would not hinder restoring free competition. They emphasized they do not want anyone jailed but want to break any price control combinations.
An executive meeting of the Washington Athletic Club advisory board set the date for a full membership gathering next month to approve completed plans for a 3600,000 home. The charter will be filed soon. A rule excludes married men below 1500 yearly and singles below 1900, aiming to cover membership costs with a 190 invitation fee and 50 annual dues.
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