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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1911
Page
8
Time extended for readers to solve a fresh problem with the outcome to be determined on March 5. The Post notes that contestants who were eliminated or inactive are eager to reassert themselves, while hoping to top those who previously won.
Contestants requested more time for the first elimination series causing a four day extension. Local entrants must submit solutions by midnight February 4 or call to reach The Post by Monday morning. Outside contestants get the same window from receipt of the chart, with a latest entry date of February 18 barring weather. This concerns only the old contest.
Readers anticipate the new Find the Word contest completing a neck to neck race with rivals. The puzzle format appears more appealing than others, likened to nearing the finish. The short race ends with a winner and the open contest remains available to all participants.
The article notes wagers on collaboration for solving the third problem but emphasizes accuracy. It promises no published list of Words until after the new contest closes on March 5. Contestants must sign communications. anonymous letters will not be considered.
The Fairfax Chamber of Commerce allocated 250 dollars to build a macadamized road from Washington to Fairfax Court House Virginia. President Harries of the Board of Trade formed a committee to cooperate with the Fairfax Good Roads Association. The committee includes Arthur C. Moses as chairman D J Callihaw John L Newbold W F Roberts and Samuel Ross.
Report from Washington Post Bureau notes a special grand jury re convenes at 10 am to probe the Virginia Cafe Deposit and Trust Corp now under receivers. Howard W. Smith qualifies as coreceiver joining J K M Norton with a 50 000 bond.
The Chamber of Commerce announces a clearance of delinquent members with sixty in arrears dropped and about forty four more potentially dismissed. The executive committee will push for sick leave for District government employees aligning with federal practice and plans to protest a $15,000 playground payment in the commissioners' estimates before Congress.
In the U S Supreme Court Charles E Hogg Morgantown WV opens defense for West Virginia against Virginia claim for one third of the old state debt. He argues West Virginia is freed from liability by a refinancing agreement and thatVirginia bears two thirds of the debt only to certificate holders. Arguments continued. Then the text shifts to an advertisement urging theater party joy with a Federal Taxi offer.
Dr Wiley and Department of Agriculture experts unveil evidence that copper in oysters from major beds caused illness in the District and beyond. Tests show large copper quantities in many specimens, with beds to be condemned. a Pacific coast case under the pure food act could shape future regulation and possible new legislation.
It was disclosed yesterday that the government plans criminal prosecution in the Duveen art undervaluation cases despite possible civil settlements. Treasury aims to recover up to 2,000,000 in back duties while Duveen Brothers face heavy bail and remain in England by consent of United States Attorney Wise. In the Joseph Brooks Sona woolen cases, civil settlements exceed 500,000 with over 1,000,000 in property seized. The drive to jail all tourist smugglers has curbed fraudulent declarations by about 75 percent at the New York eastern house.
John Tickett a 12 year old Black boy of 222 Georgia avenue northwest was sent to the reform school until age 21 by Judge DeLacy in juvenile court after being found guilty of stealing newspapers from doorways. Policeman Jones testified Tickett and others had stolen papers for months and the judge promised possible early release only on good conduct.
Harrisonburg Virginia reports a population of 4879 after the thirteenth census, up from 2521 in 1900, an increase of 1258 or 385 percent. Nearby ads promote Arnold's Ogdensburg Ale for digestion, MacLennan eating spot, and Eckstein's Business Men's Lunch, while John G. Maynard dies in Florida, shocking local friends and G A R members.
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