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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1910
Page
6
An old advertisement touts DUKFYS FORE MALL WHISKEY as a cure and youth aid. It urges daily intake of a half glass of water and promotes malt whiskey as pure with health benefits, targeting grocers and consumers with medical claims.
An old idea of blood cures is abandoned. salves fail to reach eczema germs. The DD DP Prescription, with wintergreen thymold glycerine, is praised for penetrating the skin and curing, with a special trial bottle offered through DD Th Laboratories in Chicago at a reduced price.
A delegation from Clarion Ohio arrived as President Taft’s guests and watched a Senate scene with Senator Dolliver and a boy in the gallery. Senator Depew, in the Vice President chair, read George Washington’s farewell speech while a child puzzled over the oration.
The Post invites boys and girls to enter the Browniekar contest with letters and photographs piled in the building. Hundreds of entries arrive daily as clacking clerks process mail and images. A special page will showcase contestants next Sunday while the jaunty Browniekar visits schools each day to spark participation and even offer short rides in the car.
Fred B Smith a well known evangelist addressed a mass meeting of young men at the National Theater yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the Young Men’s Christian Association He called profanity the worst sin and divided profane men into three classes the brainless liar and thoughtless swearer the last reckless of consequences The Nordica Sextet performed selections and a tenor solo by Hobart Smock with HB Hoover on piano accompanied the event which also listed several attendees.
Detectives yesterday recovered several articles of jewelry linked to robbery charges against George Glenn alias Williama alias Smith. Glenn was arrested by Detectives Howlett and Pratt at the central office and booked at the Third precinct station. None of the jewelry is identified yet. police say it came from houses in the northwestern city area where Glenn operated. Jewelry will be shown to women believed to be victims of Glenn.
New district Catholic Home Bureau for Dependent Children organized to supplement local asylums and provide pathways to Catholic homes and employment for children leaving institutions. Board led by DeLacy and Hannan, with aims to place orphans in suitable homes, ensure wages and proper treatment, and report progress to parishes and the Society of St Vincent de Paul. Cardinal Gibbons approves. headquarters at 8 Sixth Street Northwest.
Mrs Stone of Portland head of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union rebutted claims of a clergy press bureau aiding liquor interests. She described false reports alleging Maine’s prohibition failure as organized propaganda and cited investigations into alleged clergy agents. A tribute followed to Frances Willard, founder of the WCTU.
A large congregation attended the high mass at St Pauls Catholic Church. Rev William H Ketcham directed the bureau of Catholic Indian missions. Rt Rev John F Carroll bishop of Helena Mont delivered the sermon based on the day's gospel. Attending were Rt Rev Mgr James F Muckin and Thomas A Walsh.
Collections were taken yesterday after each service at St Matthews Church for the benefit of the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus in Yokohama. The orphan asylum in France had supported the movement, but funds have Diminished. Slater Mary Louise of St Maur Paris began a parish wide wob collection in the vestibule, receiving offerings personally. A prominent young diplomat aided her efforts.
The Catholic Convert League of Washington held its regular meeting at McMahon Hall, Catholic University. The adopted constitution was presented, Joseph E Colton gave the principal address, others spoke briefly, and the meeting closed with benediction by Rev AP Doyle C.P. from the Apostole Mission House.
Witham 24 of Scranton Pa and Beale 3 of North Tarrytown will face a police court hearing this morning on charges of obtaining goods by false pretenses. Detectives Evang and ODea of the central office arrested them. Maudsley was arrested in Annapolis yesterday and Besle was taken into custody last Friday night. They return to plead innocence.
John Walsh 43, a bricklayer of 125 Twelfth Street NW, fell from a chair at dinner yesterday and died shortly after. He had been in good health prior to the incident, with heart trouble cited as the cause. His body remains at the morgue as the coroner is notified. Brother Shex Walsh of Albany Moyuer is informed.
Columbia Turnverein held its monthly vaudeville carnival last night with a large audience watching society artistes perform stunts. Featured acts included George Batt 8 charban A furgesen Pred Bochner, Hoffman Otto John, and EB Wayson. Next Sunday will host a musical entertainment with leading German musicians in the city.
Advertisement style item noting new fabrics from I Hanyder & Go Tailors at Pa, prices, sample colors, and a push for chafing dishes and heating stoves. Mentions Arlington Bottling Co for temporary heat, Muddiman & Co oil stoves and gas equipment, and Cuverlys Plumbing services.
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