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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1906
Page
23
An article recounts a zoo bear tale with a man killed by a grizzly in a chilling narrative frame. Other features include a comedic bear and calf encounter, a picnic mishap, and a dramatic bear attack recounted by a club president, with Superintendent Blackburn noting the bears endure winter.
At 1307 Roanoke Street Northwest in Washington, D C, it was stated yesterday that Representative Binger Hermann of Oregon had not returned from Oregon and had not sent word on his return. Hermann is under indictment in land fraud cases and his trial is expected later this month. arrival had been anticipated for several days. Brotherhood of Painters Elects Officers Local Union No 368 elected officers including President William H Lestrange and others. W M Lewis named business agent. Two Trainmen Hurt in Wreck Buffalo flyer train westbound struck a landslide eight miles west of Lock Haven, injuring fireman John Eberhart and engineer James Bird. baggage and express cars derailed toward the Susquehanna River.
A reader letter argues against cutting Civil War veterans pensions and criticizes Mr Youngblood’s plan to lower veteran payments while rewarding others. The piece recalls 1862 shortages and warns of a looming financial panic, urging focus on tariff and coal issues instead.
Maj Richard Sylvester will test the claim that no cell can hold Harry Houdini as he locks him in a modern steel barred cell at the Tenth precinct this morning with triple locks and internal proof of escape denied by lacking clothing. Houdini presents proofs from city and European officials and a 61‑test record.
An infant of Black race was found in a gutter at Connecticut Avenue and Grant Road early yesterday by Policeman Blake of the Tennallytown precinct. The body was sent to the District morgue for a pending investigation today.
Jerry A. Mathews, a newspaper correspondent and attorney, has traveled to Indianapolis to pursue a law case involving the city street railways. He plans to return this week.
John R. Mott spoke at a Belasco Theater Young Men's Christian Association meeting on Christian outreach in China Japan and India. He warned of opium abuse gambling and temple indecencies and urged more workers and funds. subscriptions reached 3500 with varied gifts. selections and singing accompanied the address and benediction.
Evangelistic service began last evening at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church with Rev. Simon P. W. Drew addressing a large congregation. The National Negro Baptist Evangelistic Convention of America will oversee the revival, featuring leading negro evangelists. The text Prayer Meeting In Well stirred listeners as Rev. Drew, aided by ministers including Rev. W. W. Wines Jr of Richmond, led the services.
An elaborate advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a perfect, universal remedy for digestion and absorption issues. It asserts deep scientific foundations, broad bodily reach, and urges consulting a physician while promising relief, longevity, and a free book from F A Stuart Co of Marshall, Michigan.
The R L Polk firm plans a January 18 release listing 328 000 residents and 68 new apartment houses for Washington with 6 700 fewer vacant buildings than last year. Andrew W Boyd now runs the firm after a New York deal, with his daughters aiding a Washington elite directory. The edition, printing in Somerville New Jersey, expands coverage to 94 000 Black residents and includes corrected spellings for many surnames amid a city-wide canvass that reached historical completeness.
A special post office delivery order is issued by Postmaster Mer t. Cashier, money order, and registry divisions close. Main office and stations run early 7:30 am carrier delivery. windows hours 9–10:30 am and 6–7 pm. Public collections and station openings detailed with multiple times and locations. Short Story Club meets with Hawxhurst and Jack readings plus poetry and music segments.
At a recent Employers' Association of the Building Trades meeting, affiliated industry branches represented, and membership applications favorably acted upon including John Mitchell Jr, W H Marriott, J Murphy, Harry E Rupprecht, William H McCuen, Iarh Reilly, Thomas Landon, C J McCubbin Company, Bealer Schmidt, W T Galiher & Brt, Fred S Gichner, William H Dyer, Ex J Hulse, Barber & Ross, T E Fitzpatrick, John B Espey, William Bayly Upton, Thomas R Riley, R J Bell Construction Co, Warren M Whyte, National Fireproofing Co, Andrew Lanxman, Charles Hodgkin, George M Barker, J Weishmeyer & Sons, Fred J White, G W Forsberg, the Standard Brick Company.
City bulletins advertise gift options and festive items including Bon-Bons Caramels and candied fruits from Velati’s 620 9th St NW. Also listed are seafood steakhouses oyster houses laundry services clothing and gas repairs with various merchants and prices noted, all aimed at New Year activities and demonstrations.
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