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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1912
Page
6
A local business appeals to Washington smokers to choose La Anita and Ofty cigars, arguing the 10 cent La Anita equals higher priced imports, with varieties up to 25 cents. The campaign ties cigar sales to keeping money at home, employing locals, and supporting a "Greater Washington" with trusted tobacco blends praised by notable American smokers.
Snow blankets the streets and roads raising hopes for sleighing and skating. Weather officials report freezing temperatures making the frozen surfaces safe in parts of the city with long-standing snow cover improving outdoor recreation prospects today.
Sleighs moved smoothly as bell adorned horses cut through deep snow on the Tidal basin and Soldiers' Home area. If continuing cold snaps persist a skating space will be cleared on the basin, with ice judged in good condition for today.
A Humane Society proposal to bar horses from second floor stalls in buildings faced opposition from district leaders, who warned a court challenge could void such rules. The society's president disagreed, insisting the regulation might be justified after December fires that trapped several hounds on upper floors.
A pianist known as the "Tin Pan" tuner laments financial hardship while critics recall his skilled craft. He notes fondness for both classic and new tunes as he seeks support and steady work from patrons and venues.
Justice Schmidt told the Heard of Charities he is a widow twice by death and plans a trip to Baltimore. He discussed a United States travel scheme with limited Texas towns, noting Americans favor harmony and some concern over plane tuner usage, while a three day ticket to a montpsi lodging is mentioned amidst unrelated details.
Oily bulleting fragment mentions an athletic instructor suing Dr Harrizon Cook in district court for injuries claimed by Lieut. Rose and the Royal Visit. Details are unclear, but the action seeks ten thousand dollars in damages. Other pieces reference Georgetown University and a Senate day event.
Joyes sues alleging an automobile struck his motorcycle on October 3 injuring his left knee and shocking his nervous system. Attorney Michael J. Colbert represents the plaintiff and asserts the driver was on the wrong side.
Major Sylvester details 21 Metropolitan police taken from the Executive Mansion to patrol duties around Washington. Seven inner guards remain with three Secret Service men near the executive office. Ushers express doubt the force tests late in tourist season will meet needs as delegations of two to three hundred visit the President. Posts created at Woodley Park and precincts 1 8 with several officers assigned to reduce long beats, residents praising the change as earlier petitions yield to thanks.
Four men named Walter Johnson Lewis Johnson William Mitchell and William Walter Mitchell are jailed after a 10 pound iron safe was stolen from Alexander Satterwhite’s pool hall on North Fourteenth Street. The safe was found in Mitchells Covington Street cellar and may be used as courtroom evidence. Police fear the judge will require production despite doors and windows being measured as a containment issue.
Stephen Colling a former hotel proprietor was sentenced to ten months and 29 days in the workhouse for beating his wife Nellie Collins on November 2 at 6 Eighth street northwest. He was fined 500 for a similar assault on his daughter Roy Chodeldine and faces 11 months 2 days more if unpaid.
Detective Howes of the First precinct arrested a young dentist named K Leon, aged two years, on a charge of practicing dentistry without a license. The complaint followed Weeks of inquiry by Pharmacy Officer Saunders. Leon, employed by his brother Benjamin Leon at 9 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, declined to discuss the matter last night.
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