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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1912
Page
2
Maj Richard Sylvester, chief of police, urged that modern revolvers be funded for officers citing incidents where armed officers prevented bloodshed. District commissioners expect the Senate to restore the item in the budget, while debate questions which weapons may be purchased and how the funds are allocated.
Deputy Health Officer Dr H Sawtelle and Health Officer Dr W C Woodward denied rumors they urged Sawtelle to resign. Woodward said no one asked Sawtelle to resign and no dismissal was recommended. Sawtelle claimed Woodward had not indicated any desire for his departure and he had no plan to resign.
Morna Bennett, robbed and attacked November by William Smith, suffered four skull fractures and a fractured jaw but shows remarkable recovery. Dr H W Jaeger says he will remain a few more days as Bennetts teeth strengthen, mind unimpaired, and he plans to return to his grocery business after discharge this week.
Catholics observe Epiphany with a solemn high mass at St Patrick’s Church led by Rev William J Carroll. Rev John M McNamara delivered the sermon as the sanctuary choir conducted by R Mills Silby performed a musical program and the mixed choir directed by Miss Jennia Glennon. The Children of Mary received holy communion.
Dr Harvey W Wiley chief of the Bureau of Chemistry at the Department of Agriculture spoke to the Washington Secular League at Pythian Temple on chemistry and hygiene. He demonstrated fresh air benefits by lowering windows to improve comfort and health and urged stricter building laws and early education in hygiene and chemistry over algebra and arithmetic.
Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman Frank Duvall Jr aged 18 from 95 Seventh Street Southeast was run down by a freight car in the New Jersey Avenues yards. His right leg was crushed and later amputated at Providence Hospital.
Chinatown celebrated the choice of Sun Yat Sen as president of the new republic with a banquet. Moy Hong organized the event and over half of Chinatown attended, using tables at 21st Pennsylvania and 318 Pennsylvania avenues due to space limits.
Joan Powers, from a Virginia mountain home, appears today by counsel before the Supreme Court to contest guilt in a moonshining case. He was tried at Fort Stone Gap in 1908 for operating an apple brandy still and claimed constitutional immunity, arguing his confession was coerced by officials threatening jail.
Charles J. Evans, a Cornell University freshman, vanished after inquiring about a Washington, D C travel ticket on January 14. Police are asked to intensify a search with J G Weston of Frederick, Md, aiding. Evans, son of E J Evans of Pittston, Pa, is about 2 years old, an athlete known for long-distance walking and outdoor sports.
At the Columbia Typographical Union No 10 monthly session Washington book and job printers' wages were advanced to 99 dollars per week by agreement with job office proprietors. FC Roberts, union president, was endorsed as agent of the Union Trimmers' Home at Colorado Springs. this office is elective by nationwide referendum.
A boy, William Bridgewell eight years old, was trapped in a burning watch box at First and K streets NW. Policeman Hartman of the Sixth precinct pulled him free before he became unconscious. The blaze began when Bridgewell overturned a lantern and fire crews extinguished it with minor damage to the box.
Rev Randolph H McKim delivered two sermons at the Church of the Epiphany commemorating Robert E Lee the Soldier Friend and Christian The preacher highlighted Lee s posthumous Fame and urged the congregation to imitate his virtues and leadership during the Civil War era
A break in at James W. Goode's grocery on 122 King Street in Alexandria left about $600 cash and cigars taken from an old safe. A small iron bar used to pry a side door was found, and police suspect early morning entry with neighbors aroused. Frank Church and Mrs Hudson were awakened by a noise but not aware.
A Brooklyn woman says she gains energy and appetite on Ozomulsin and has used Osomulsion with her five year old daughter to cure a stubborn cold. The piece touts family tradition of emulsion use, claims strong merit, and offers a free sample bottle by mail to Ozomulsion, Bl Feast St NE 2.
Dudley P Gilbert an 11 year old New York boy who ran away to see the world walked into the home of his uncle Marcus Benjamin editor at 17 Q Street NW Washington and told of adventures since leaving home Saturday He had tried to ship as a sailor and to go abroad but captains deemed him too young for sea travel after wandering through Philadelphia and New York he sought lodging with Senate police officer Captain James Whitehall before being reunited with his relatives.
Forty hours devotion began yesterday at St Mary's German Catholic Church on Fifth Street near atrest with high mass conducted by Rev John R Roth and assisted by Rev Tather Wagner and Rev Dr Weber. A solemn procession followed and vespers were chanted. The devotion continues with high mass of peace and sermons by Rev Wagner and Rev A Garny. An augmented choir under Mr Anton Gumprecht will perform at each service.
Cardinal Gibbons confirmed 222 children at Holy Name Church in Washington in a high Mass ceremony. Fourteen boys and 76 girls made up the class, with clergy from Catholic University assisting. A two sound choir performed and the children processed from the basement after Mass, girls in white and boys in black with white chrysanthemums.
All American fishing vessels except one were imprisoned in ice off Newfoundland but are now sailing the Gulf of St. Lawrence home to Gloucester Massachusetts. The schooner Bohemia departed the fleet after release from ice and returned to Boone Bay Newfoundland. The revenue cutters Androscoggin and Gresham, sent to aid the distressed fishermen, are returning to New England shores.
The notice column lists numerous vaudeville and amusement showtimes including Heinaco, The Bee, Tha Siren, Fiske, Potte Vaudeville, Imperial-Vandeville, Gayety Big Drearoland, and Yankee Doodle Girls with matinees and evening performances. It also advertises beer and bottled goods deliveries and a local phone contact.
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