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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1906
Page
27
A museum-like tale unfolds at the zoo with talking bears and a dramatic death. The story recounts a man describing a bear attack in Arizona where the bear killed him, while other anecdotes feature playful bears and a calflike scare. Superintendent Blackburn notes bears endure winter well.
At the Washington home of Representative Binger Hermann of Oregon it was stated he had not yet returned from Oregon and no word had been received on his return. He is under indictment in land fraud cases. Interior Department officials expect his trial the latter part of this month and his arrival has been awaited for several days. Brotherhood of Painters Elects Officers. Local Union No. 368 elected officers including President William H. Lestrange and Vice President John Scott with several re-elected posts. William M. Lewis is business agent. Two Trainmen Hurt in Wreck. In Williamsport a Buffalo Flyer wreck occurred after colliding with a landslide. fireman John Eberhart and engineer James Bird were injured, cars toppled toward the Susquehanna River.
A veteran writer argues against reducing veteran salaries and challenges claims of government overextension. He recalls Civil War hardships, cites Roosevelt's extended work hours, and urges focusing on tariff and industry issues while warning of a looming financial panic and bank failures.
Major Richard Sylvester will test Harry Houdini's claim that no jail cell can contain him. The demonstration uses steel barred, triple-locked cells at the Tenth precinct with Houdini unclothed to prevent use of tools. Officials from various cities back his claims and a district commissioner approves the test.
A deceased Black infant was found lying 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 where an investigation will be held today.
Jerry A. Mathews, noted newspaper correspondent and attorney, has traveled to Indianapolis to pursue a law case involving the Indianapolis street railways. He plans to return within the week.
John R. Mott spoke at a Belasco Theater YMCA meeting on China Japan and India. He warned of opium gambling and temple indecencies and urged more workers and funds for Christian relief efforts. A Lyric Quartet entertained and subscriptions reached 3500 dollars.
Evangelist Rev. Simon P. W. Drew led a large Cos mopolitan Baptist Church audience as revival series started. National Negro Baptist Evangelistic Convention of America backs the events with prominent black evangelists expected to participate. The text Prayer Meeting In Hell was used to stir interest, with helpers including Rev. W. W. Wines Jr. of Richmond.
An expansive claim explains digestion as a complex system requiring proper absorption and repair. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are marketed as a universal cure that penetrates bodily channels, restores health, and extends life, with notices to consult a physician and request a free dyspepsia book.
The January publication by R L Polk Co lists a total population of 328000 and 68 new apartment houses, with 700 to 900 vacant houses fewer than last year. Andrew W Boyd leads the firm guiding canvassers, with the directory expanding to include many new streets, names and offices while noting Smiths lead among surnames and a broader reach of spelling accuracy.
A special order limits mail delivery today. Postmaster Mer t announces altered hours with carriers delivering at 7:30 a.m. and windows opening 9 to 10:30 a.m. for clerks and 6 to 7 p.m. for the public. Collections occur at various stations with specified times. Several stations will remain open for public business with set hours. a Busy Day for the Postal Service and a note on a local club program follows.
At a recent Employers' Association of the Building Trades meeting, affilated branches were represented as memberships were favorably acted upon for John Mitchell Jr plumbers supplies W H Marriott slate and tile roofer J Murphy paints oils and glass Harry E Rupprecht stone merchant William H McCuen heating and tinning Iarh Reilly paints and oils Thomas Landon employing plasterer the C J McCubbin Company plumbers and steam supplies Bealer Schmidt ornamental iron workers W T Galiher Brt lumber dealers Fred S Gichner Ironworker William H Dyer plane contractors supplies Ex J Hulse sheet metal work Barber Ross building materials T E Fitzpatrick contracting plasterer John B Espey hardware merchant William Bayly Upton reinforced concrete and steel construction Thomas R Riley lumber dealer the R J Bell Construction Company cement contractor Warren M Whyte cornice and sheet metal worker National Fireproofing Company fireproofing Andrew Lanxman stone dealer Charles Hodgkin dealer in paints and oils George M Barker doors sash and binds J Weishmeyer Sons stoneworks Fred J White foundryman G W Fors berg elevators and machine supplies the Standard Brick Company brick commission house
City bulletins list tempting offerings for New Year greetings including Bon-Bons, caramels, candied fruits in fancy gift boxes from Velati's at 620 9th Street NW, and seafood specials at Phila Oyster & Chow House on 513 11th Ave NW. Also promotions for laundry service, wares from Doody for receptions, tuxedo hire, and gas repairs from A Muddiman & Co with new Welsbach mantles and portable lights.
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