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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1912
Page
2
A fragmented notice urges prolonged stay of a renowned expert. It highlights demand for his skill and methods, noting his visit will continue Monday and Tuesday. The text references logistics, possible city engagement, and ongoing work, with several garbled names and places.
A long-form account describes a Virginia reader named Farnell who regains vision after a health trial and a prescribed treatment. The piece notes emotional relief for the patient and mentions a community of friends and supporters who witness the recovery.
Democratic leaders push for compromise as investigation into the money trust brews. Chairman Henry and Representative Underwood clash over timing while factions align for or against a broader inquiry. A peaceful settlement is sought to avert a rupture in the House amid divisions and pressure from supporters of various regional factions.
A garbled 19th century style report centers on a missing goat allegedly linked to Mrs Savage and a local mystery. Citizens and officers debate the owner and the circumstances while a stationkeeper seeks a warrant to pursue the case in the district.
Burglaries struck the residence of Representative Martin in St Martin, stealing silverware and valuables. Authorities report the break in was discovered today as the congressman and his family face an ongoing graft case in Washington.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a fast remedy for sour stomach, heartburn, nausea, and indigestion. It claims they cleanse the stomach, remove foul gases and undigested food, reduce bile, and relieve intestinal pain, promising a morning straighten. A 30 cent box is advertised for family use.
The House met at noon to consider tariff revisions and a pending antitrust bill. The literary committee pressed for continued inquiry into the mommy trust while the Tales committee urged a calm, non sensational probe. House adjourned at 95 gm until noon tomorrow with iron and steel tariff on the order of business.
An astronomer in Lyons warns a crustal shift could trigger a Vesuvian quake. In Paris a property dispute over Muette fortifications sparks law extensions. Mourning actress Mme Tantereime’s dogs mourn her death and fear heartbreak. Ex premier Combes faces sister’s expulsion clash with Peitiers convent.
Bishop Is Informed Chicago Jan 27 The Alaska bishop arrived in Chicago after Seward telegram noting Bazaar receipts totaling 1782. He explained to officials the event raised funds for church work while wandering through a cloudy, difficult recall of events and a Telegram awaited his reply.
WinnipessManitoba reports a mass meeting of gold prospectors after sample tests found no gold of sufficient value to justify development. Officials concluded that many of the 18,000 claims may be unfounded, ending the two week mining boom.
Nine year old Maxene Hicks on Park Road Northwest fell two feet from a front porch while chasing sparrows. An ambulance to Garfield Hospital was summoned. the child was unconscious on arrival but regained consciousness en route and asked what happened to the bird he had been pursuing.
London dispatch reports Scotland Yard arrested Julia Pant de Bosick, alias Charles Cailesworth, amid claims of a global jewel theft ring centered on the Queen’s diamonds. Police reveal a pearl necklace, a diamond chair, and five diamond swallows were stolen, valued around 1,000,000 pounds, with suspects tying into East Asia and social leadership circles. The case ties to high society rumors about leadership succession and aristocratic gatherings in London and beyond.
An American promoter Miss Floyd Ariston plans a Parisian Le Chat Noir style cabaret in London at Hanover Square. The venue will debut September 9 offering nightly shows if popular, featuring singing acts inspired by Aubrey Beardsley and Montmartre tastes. The project enjoys support from the Arts and Dramatic Club with 1,000 members, aiming to wake up London society.
War correspondent James F J Archibald and Miss Kathryn Carrington wed at Christ Episcopal Church Houston on December 2 in a small family ceremony. The couple plans a yearlong trip to Lower California and China after a brief stay at the Wyoming. Archibald, renowned for service in multiple wars, has ties to the Chevy Chase Press Army and Navy Club and the Royal Geographical Society.
Chicago witnesses testified that retailers bore most responsibility for high dressed beef prices. Companies like National Packing Co and GTE Hanmond Co cited shipments from Chicago, Kansas City, St Louis, Omaha, and Joseph Mo to show prices faced by retailers in 1909. Packers argued consumer prices averaged 14 to 28 cents while packers profited over a cent a pound. government noted cases of beef sold at 147 cents per pound.
Englishman William Mudd, known as Huddlestone, was deported from New York aboard the Cunard liner Carmania after an earlier hold up of the Great Northern Express office at Overett Washington. He fled by car but was captured by state authorities with help from a conspirator woman, and given an undetermined term before release prior to deportation. He carried 70 dollars in a cache and planned to return for the stolen gold.
The Washington Gas Light Company announces its annual meeting of stockholders for the current year and related business matters. The meeting will be held at the company's office on 16th Street on Monday February 1912 at 12 oclock noon. The secretary William Browns invites participation and outlines the agenda and procedural details.
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