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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1916
Page
9
Special correspondence from London notes a wartime fashion awakening with veiled gowns and diamond veils. Empire and Directoire influences appear in hats, coats move to shorter lengths, and fur usage shifts toward musquash and ponyskin. Designers emphasize heighted collars, varied headgear, and practical warmth amid fashion notes.
Gasoline moved up one cent to 21 2 cents per gallon by Texan Company reaching wholesalers in Washington and Maryland Delaware New Jersey. Similar increases reported coast to coast as DoJ and FTC Monitor rising fuel costs and possible investigations in Chicago and House actions urge inquiries into gasoline pricing and Standard Oil ties.
The Pope congratulates Cardinal Fualconio, former apostolic delegate to the United States, as he marks the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination in Buffalo New York tomorrow. He received a gold croster and papal blessing authorized for the jubilee celebration.
Frederick Fenning from the Monday Evening Club urged establishing an adequate institution for the feeble minded in the District of Columbia. The Columbia Heights Citizens Association adopted resolutions in favor of such a facility and discussed site plans, governance, and access considerations.
Baltimore January 4 The heavy guard over the British steamer Gordon Castle from Bombay and Cape Town revealed that 2650 cases of gold and bullion were shipped today to a Canadian city by an express company. Diamonds and jewels were aboard the ship per an authoritative statement.
Special to The Washington Post reports jury selection began in Judge Daniel Fish's district court division to try Frederick T. Price for the murder of his wife Mary Fridley Price on November 28, 1914. By adjournment eight jurors had qualified as Price appeared in custody showing jail confinement.
George Lauder Jr aged 37 died in Greenwich Connecticut from pneumonia. He was nephew of Andrew Carnegie and a prominent yachtsman, owner of the Endymion which finished fourth in the 1906 transatlantic race, and he was a member of the Defiance syndicate that aimed to defend the America's Cup in 1924.
New York on January 4 reports the marriage of Miss Mary Meller Provost Grayson, cousin of Dr Cary T. Grayson, physician to President Wilson, to Dr Arthur Guy Trotter of Greenwood Missouri. Dr J M Smith officiated. Mina Gertrude Phillips served as maid of honor, Esther L Seyfert as matron of honor, and Captain Alden Trotter, U S A, as best man.
Dispatches report a broad resumption of mining in Mexico as the American Smelting and Refining Company of Mexico buys ten engines and 165 railroad cars plus equipment to operate its plant near full capacity once conditions allow. The move signals expanded operations by a major American company in Mexican mining.
Police and health officials in the District vow a crusade against indiscriminate spitting on sidewalks and transit. Health officials link rising death rates to spitting and say penalties from one to three hundred forty dollars may be strictly enforced.
The Undertakers Association of the District elected Charles Zurhorst president for a fourth year. Other officers include P A Taltavall as first VP T A Conteno as second VP Alfred Gawler as secretary and Charles Gawler as treasurer. They discussed congressional legislation to regulate undertaking and embalming and recommended an examining board to test skill amid disease concerns, health officer Dr W C Woodward approved.
At the University Club last night a joint Washington alumni gathering heard Prof. Ira N. Hollis of Worcester Polytechnic Institute discuss army and naval unpreparedness at the onset of the Spanish American War. Harvard Club officers for the coming year were elected: President George N. Henning. vice presidents Samuel E. Winslow, Daniel W. Shea, Walter H. Tuckerman, Story B. Ladd. secretary John W. Davidge. treasurer Pickering Dodge.
Former President Taft and Attorney General Wick ersham argued that the New York New Haven and Hartford Rail road violated no Sherman law. In bidding for acquittal the defense cited Taft’s 1909 withdrawal of dissolution actions after absorbing the Boston and Maine. The jury heard the plea that continued operation with approval should not incur conspiracy charges.
William Jennings Bryan testified in a New York libel case denying any knowledge of gunfire control secrets or involvement with Greece over battleship sales. He said he appeared under duress to avoid contempt and that naval matters rest with the Navy Department, not him. The suit stems from a Greek newspaper claim a letter was written to influence Bryan against former Greek minister Schliemann.
On the eighth anniversary of Rev. D. J. Stafford death a high requiem mass was celebrated at St Patrick’s Church for his repose. A Pocahontan Memorials Association meeting is set for Hotel Belvedere tomorrow at 4:80 pm. Various license transfers and education board meetings are noted, along with revival meetings at Douglas Memorial Church and charitable conference plans at Grover Cleveland School. Other items include a memorial for Mrs. Hodges, a Congress delegate briefing, and a poetry appreciation talk at All Souls Church with music by Atwater and Green.
The National Theater hosted the Boston Symphony Orchestra with composer Ernest Schelling as soloist in the Washington debut of Impressions From an Artist's Life in Form of Variations on an Original Theme for Orchestra and Piano. The piece impressed with its lively, elegant character, while reflections on war and musical tributes marked the performance alongside Mozart in EB flat major and Rachmaninoff The Island of the Dead with Berlioz Le Carnaval Romain closing the program.
A heavy auto truck and a car collided during rush hour at Fourteenth and F streets northwest. The wreck damaged hoods, blocked tracks, and stalled traffic as the emergency wagon pulled the vehicles apart. The truck carried two tons of coal. no injuries were reported.
Police records list robberies including rings, a safe with cash, and a handbag with checks across multiple addresses in the northwest and northeast. Numerous traffic and pedestrian incidents are noted, with injuries reported for several individuals including George N. Blair and Theodore Mueller, plus a fire and a vehicle collision near Sixteenth Street and Massachusetts Avenue.
The administration seeks a fully developed fact base before any move, aiming to uphold international law and humanity. The Persia incident, plus risk to Teuton powers and potential impact on relations with Austria and all central powers, may shape the next step, with gun use aboard the Persia potentially influencing US response.
Dr Edward E Prattheadlines the first annual report of the foreign and domestic commerce bureau urging extended financing and skilled training to expand U S foreign trade. He notes London’s historic lead in international finance fading as U S banks grow foreign facilities and dollar exchange gains prominence. He cites two key needs finance and training and urges loaning capital to foreign nations to capture large public and private trade prizes.
West Liberty January 4 Miss Wilma Whitcare, fiancée of Robert M Neely United States consul to Aden, waits for news from Persia after a torpedoed shiping incident. Officials say no longer hopeful of alive, but she remains hopeful. The wedding was postponed from winter to next June due to his appointment.
Annie E B Jamison 89 widow of Alexander F Jamison died yesterday morning at her residence TL Street Northwest Barnesville Md of heart disease Four children Hoger E Lillian Leo and Dorothy survive along with brothers James E Knott Mary J Knott Zach M Knott of old home stem Maryland Funeral from St Marys Church Barnesville Md tomorrow with services by Rev Father Harrington
The Aero Club of America led by Alan R Hawley offers a 10000 prize for an aerial contest among North and South American flyers to be held at Rio de Janeiro The plan supports expanding air transportation and a war emergency reserve of aircraft as proposed at the second Pan American conference.
New York shipping shows a rise in volume this year with higher imports and exports. Foreign ports see growth while domestic trade also increases, signaling stronger overall maritime commerce.
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