Bearable bear tales ends in fatal embrace at zoo
A newspaper feature recounts a chilling tale of a bear attack at a zoo where a storyteller narrates an incident of a bear killing a man. The piece blends mock bear antics with eerie recollections and includes a jokey exchange about a calf mistaken for a bear. Superintendent Blackburn notes bears endure winter well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Black
Edwin
Bluemont
Scott
Angelina
Wood and Field
Seven Devils
Arizona
Ananias Club
Blackburn
Hermann Not at Home In Washington D C
Congressman Binger Hermann of Oregon is missing from his Washington home as trial in land fraud cases looms the Interior Department expects his return late this month. Brotherhood of Painters elect officers for Local Union No. 368 and two trainmen hurt in a Buffalo flyer wreck near Lock Haven after a landslide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Binger Hermann
Oregon
Roanoke Street
Hermann
Interior Department
Brotherhood of Painters
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America
Willam H. Lestrange
John Scott
Harry W. Botter
Hugh D. Digney
Walter F. Macmenol
Ed. Dement
Louis H. Leachmann
Joan Robinson
Wilam Frazier
Wiliam Reed
W. Calvin Whipp
William M. Lewis
Williamsport
Buffalo Flyer
Philadelphia and Erie
Lock Haven
Pasengers
John Eberhart
James Bird
Susquehanna
Veterans Need Protection Not Pension Cuts Say Letter Writer
A reader in The Post laments plans to cut veterans’ pensions and relocate positions. The letter recalls Civil War era shortages, criticizes "Mr Youngblood" and allies, argues Roosevelt’s extended hours reflect clerical limits, and warns of looming financial panic while urging focus on tariffs and industry issues.
Houdini To Try Breakout From Modern Police Cells
Maj. Richard Sylvester will test Harry Houdini in a Tenth precinct cell to prove or disprove his claim that no lock can restrain him. Houdini, naked to deny use of tools, carries documents from city officials and has a record of sixty one tests in major cities worldwide with no successful confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sylvester
Polce
Houdini
Tenth Precinct
Europe
Mr. West
Maj. Sylvester
Infant Body Found On Connecticut Avenue
A deceased infant was found in a gutter at Connecticut Avenue and Grant Road early yesterday by Policeman Blake of the Tennallytown precinct and sent to the District morgue for an investigation today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Avenue
Grant Road
Blake
Tennallytown
Mathews Goes to Indianapolis for Railways Case
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Indianapolis
Jerry A. Mathews
Indianapolis Street Railways
Christians Need Help in China Japan and India
John R. Mott spoke at a Belasco Theater Young Men's Christian Association meeting on social conditions in China Japan and India observed on a recent trip He urged more Christian workers and funds saying the 20th century field for relief lies in those nations subscriptions totaling 3500 were raised and the event included music by the Lyric Quartet and audience singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John BR. Mott
Students’ League of the World
Young Men's Christian Association
Belasco Theater
Mr. Mott
China
Japan
India
Mott
Revival Meeting Opens At Cosmopolitan Baptist Church
Evangelistic service began last evening at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church with Rev. Simon P. W. Drew addressing a large Negro congregation. The National Negro Baptist Evangelistic Convention of America sponsors the series, featuring leading Negro evangelists. The text Prayer Meeting In Well stirred the audience as ministers from other cities, including Rev. W. W. Wines Jr of Richmond, assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Baptist Church
Simon P. W. Drew
National Negro Baptist Evangelistic Convention of America
W. W. Wines, Jr
Richmond
Digestive Marvels and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
An extended advertisement extols digestion, absorption and bodily repair as a marvel of the body. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a guaranteed cure based on scientific research, claiming deep action in arteries and nerves. Readers are urged to consult a physician and to try the product with a free booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Washington City Directory To Publish January 18
R L Polk Co will issue a new Washington city directory around January 18 reporting a total population of 328000 and 6800 new apartment houses. It notes fewer vacant houses, Andrew W Boyd as manager, and adds 94000 blacks to the city population with all names to be published. The edition, compiled with orthography experts, expands to include notes on street name changes and a more complete canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tone
Washington
R. L. Polk & Co
Andrew W. Boyd
New York
Pittsburg
Baltimore
St. Loui
Salt Lake City
Portland
Los Angeles
Jones
Johnsons
Boyd
Biltmore Street
Tu Inal
Directory
Rome
Post Office
Brien
Brian
Bryan
Connelly
Conley
Ferguson
Fergusson
Fargurgan
Flanagan
Flannagan
Flannigan
Gaddes
Gadd Gaddiss
Jameson
Jamieson
Jamison
Jimmerson
Maher
Meagher
Mayer
Maier
Meyer
Myer
Dstrict
Nell Boyd Howell
Bessie Boyd
Somerville
N. J
Postal Delivery Adjustments For One Day Only
A special one day order by Postmaster Mer t closes cashier, money order and registry divisions. Main office deliveries start 7:30 am with carrier windows for clerks 9 to 10:30 am and public 6 to 7 pm. Multiple station collection times and open hours listed for public business. Also notes a Short Story Club meeting featuring Hawxhurst, Jack, Smith, and readings plus various musical selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mert
Ga. In
Lam
Takoma Park
Brookland
Benning
Sam
Georgetown
Fourth
Capitol Streets
Fifteenth
Mount Pleasant
Sixth Streets
Tolla m
Anacostia
H A
Langdon
Lla. m
Tom Brookland
Ila. m
Tacoma Park
Wilbur Hawxhurst
W. A. Jack
Mary B. Smith
H. W. Selah
Shakespeare
Thomas Robinson
Susie Duffy
D. 8. Corser
C. L. Macauley
New Members Join Employers' Association of Building Trades
At a recent meeting of the Employers' Association of the Building Trades the affiliated branches represented approved memberships for many applicants. Names include John Mitchell Jr, W H Marriott, J Murphy, Harry E Rupprecht, William H McCuen, Iarh Reilly, Thomas Landon, C J McCubbin Co, 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, Standard Brick Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Employers’ Association of the Building Trades
John Mitchell, Jr
W. H. Marriott
J. Murphy
Harry E. Rupprecht
Wiliam H. McCuen
Iarh Reilly
Thomas Landon
C J
C J. McCubbin Company
Bealer & Schmidt
W. T. Galiher & Brt
Fred S. Gichner
William H. Dyer
Supples
J. Hulse
Barber & Ross
T. E. Fitzpatrick
John B. Espey
William Bayly Upton
Thomas R. Riley
R. J. Bell Construction Company
Warren M Whyte
National Fireproofing Company
Andrew Lanxman
Charles #. Hodgkin
George M. Barker
J Weishmeyer & Sons
Fred J
New Year's Gift guide from city merchants
A bustling list of promotions and offerings from local shops dated for New Year gift giving. Bon Bons candies, candied fruits, fancy gift boxes from Velati’s, seafood dining at Phila Oyster & Chop House, laundry rates at West End Laundry, broiled lobsters and oysters at Pp.T Moran, Doody Wines for receptions, and dress and engraving services. Also featured are gas repairs by A Muddiman & Co and Welsbach mantles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velati’s
9Th St. Nw
Sc. Phila
Oyster & Chow House
Atkinson
Oyster & Chop House
11Th Nw
Cap
M. T. Pimes
7Th St
Joyce Engraving Company
Star Bldg
Co. A. Muddiman & Co
Welsbach
Jace
C. A. Muddiman & Co
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Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
C.&p.telephone Co
Uncle Sam
Rye Dore
Federal Sealy
J. Chas. McGuire
Chas. McGuire
Ninth St. Telephone
J. Maury Dove Go. Incorporated
FN. W
N. W
Wzet
Burchell
F Street
Ninth St
Brain
Sweet Angelina
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
PML
the Columbus
Ohi
Dispatch
Subway
American Republic
Balaam
Mr. Youngblood
United States Treasury
Panera
Arlington
Roosevelt
Harry Houdini
John R. Mott
Young Men’s Christian Association
Belasco
Negro Revival Meeting
Smiths
Heurich Brewing CO
Heurich
Phone West
Herrmann
Seventh
Sts
Pel
Teorser
THORN
Massachusetts Avenue
Employers’ Association
City Bulletins
West End Laundry
Ave. Nw
Callaghnan’s
Cor
Sts. N. W
Pp.t, Moran
M St
Nareiasaus
Kramer's
Phila
Oyster & Chep House
Keens's Shoe Store
THE
Sunday Post
Herman’s
7Th Street
Seeat
Atlantic & Pacific Tes
Ceres
Aekes
Fiake
Washington Post
Valentine’s
Ave
ADLER
Mass. Ave. N. W
Little Priess
Victor E.adler
Carbon Papers
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
la. Ave
N.W
D St
Washington Gas Light
10Th St. N. W
la Eh
Abden
Hubbard Heating
HN. W
A. Eberly
Tobias Bush
E St. NW
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