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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1910
Page
6
A small group of caddies at the Columbia Golf Club went on strike over wage demands and vandalized the course at night. After protests and a ruined window the club posted two policemen on guard. Despite threats, management refused concessions and the substitute caddies stood in, with players blaming the strikers and vowing not to hire them again.
An and the passage notes that tooth powder neutralizes cement acids of preserves and beauties sca the teeth while imparting purity and fragrance to the breath.
Commissioner Johnston ordered Maj. Richard Sylvester to receive a detailed report on a recent surge in robberies. Inspector Boardman is compiling the data under Maj. Sylvester for delivery today or tomorrow. The force has pressed every precinct on high alert, with six robberies reported at headquarters Wednesday night and multiple other break-ins citywide.
John A. Gross longtime Associated Press staffer was buried at Rock Creek Cemetery after brief services at his Brookland home 1039 Kearney Street. Rev J M Long officiated with Harmony Lodge No 17 FA AM assisting. Pallbearers included AP colleagues E B Payne C D Sheppard and R S Sherwood. Navy Secretary Meyer sent condolences as did the Washington AP staff. National Press Club board of governors expressed regret.
Forty caddies employed by the Newport Golf Club, an exclusive society, walked out demanding wages rise from one to three dollars a week. The strike reduced golf activity at the club.
The Chamber of Commerce board adopted a resolution to form a seven member committee to confer with the Retail Merchants Association. They aim to devise a plan for the greatest good for both groups and report soon. D. J. Kaufman was named chairman with James F. Oyster A. J. Sinclair Joseph I. Weller Harry King and Chapin Brown on the panel. The chair expects a meeting with the joint committee within a day or two.
Health department inspectors report the meat fish butter and other perishable foods in markets are generally screened as required by law. Many stalls now use glass front cases with ice to protect items from flies and dust. Previously foods were displayed openly with only a boy using a fly brush at times.
The administrator of Louisa Young's estate files in the District Supreme Court a $5,000 damages claim against T Francis Schneider, owner of Florence Court, alleging a rotted trap door fell from the roof on May 24 striking Young and causing her death. Attorneys Kappler and Merillat represent the administrator.
William M. Roberts, alleged swindler, was brought to this city from Baltimore after recent release from Maryland penitentiary. Police say he runs the envelop trick on merchants here. He faces multiple charges and will have a police court hearing this morning.
Information filed yesterday in the police court by Assistant District Attorney Given names Peter Shore Patrick Malone John C Martin and Joseph E Downing on charges tied to handbook raids. Shore allegedly bet against Joshua C Jubb on horse races in July with amounts of 2 dollars each time. Downing allegedly accepted bets from Jubb on July 13 14 and 15 of 3 dollars each. Jubbargo allegedly induced Malone to take 2 bets of 2 dollars on a horse race. Martin arrested July 15 16 after accepting wagers of 2 and 1 dollars from Joseph Daniels and a 7 dollar bet from Charles L Gamore on July 16.
Public watering troughs in the city number about 12 maintained by district governments and 9600 3 year is set aside for cleaning, paid to one man. McFarland invites complainants to name unreadily cleaned troughs for prompt action. Also notes on pomace wine enforcement and staff vacations at Emergency Hospital.
Joseph Carr age 26 died from laudanum in his parents home on North Washington Street Alexandria. Police report he took the drug during a personal crisis and three men claim to have forced him to walk to prevent a fall. Medical attempts failed and he was pronounced dead at his residence. Carr had worked at Armour King station and left a wife one child and several stepchildren.
Funeral services for Lieut. James Smith of the Alexandria police department were held at six o'clock at the residence on North Fairfax Street. City officials attended along with friends, and pallbearers included Dr. Gibson, Dr. Snowden, Lieut Bettis, Private Ferguson, Samuel Lunt, and W. A. Maddox. Burial followed at Bethel Cemetery with a police escort.
Emerson Company of Alexandria sent a compact aeroplane engine weighing 273 pounds with 6 to 30 horsepower and an 18 inch gyroscope to Mineola Long Island. The unit, built for an unnamed client, will be tested under Victor Emerson Jr. in the coming days and is praised for its light weight and high speed potential. Also in Alexandria news, Alfred S. Mason wins 3500 damages in a collision suit against the Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway. Wallace Wanzer, noted local blacksmith, dies near the Episcopal Seminary. Civic Improvement League installs waste paper and fruit skin receptacles citywide.
Napoleon Hill sues Clarence J. Warnick in district supreme court for false arrest after being charged with larceny of an automobile following a July 14 warrant. He was declared innocent by Judge James L. Pugh on July 19. The report also notes Liberia clashes near Cape Thomas and a naval update from Commander John Luby of the Des Moines, plus Lutherans’ Pen-Mar reunion and nearby Christian Endeavor gatherings.
The article lists a U. S. Engineers band concert in March featuring the overture Fra Diavolo, selections from Trovatore, Tales from the Vienna Woods, Les Millions d Arlequin, The Mill in the Forest, Gems from The Dollar Princess, and The Star Spangled Banner, with solos and serenades noted amid names such as Robert Poee and Rollinson.
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