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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1907
Page
4
The merchant tailoring department unveils a larger spring stock with latest import novelties in serges, steel grays, fancy worsteds and rich woolens. Cutter Foster, with years of experience, promises snappy, well fitting garments and a $25 suit to order. Inspect the superb new spring woolens now.
A seller touts a new spring hat block designed in house using premium felt and silk bands with leather hat bands. The item is priced at $2, claimed to match quality of hats typically selling for $3.00.
In Raleigh the North Carolina Senate passes a freight rate bill to lower state rates to Virginia levels amid claims of discriminatory practices costing NC millions. The House approves a Democratic plan to seize Sampson County from Republicans. A separate measure to charter and guarantee interest on $11.5 million in Transcontinental bonds fails.
John F Gallagher released on 500 bond after shooting his wife January 29. Judge Loden warned against visits as wife recovers from chest wound and open surgery. Mrs Gallagher forgives yet intends to make him "court me all over again" to face consequences.
William T Malster former Baltimore mayor from 1897 to 1899 died at his home this morning. Death followed a gradual stoppage of blood circulation due to paralysis. Family members were with him at the time of death. Malster helped craft the city charter during his tenure.
Allied Building Trades declare support for the plumbers arbitration award issued weeks ago to settle a conflict between the Masters Plumbers Association and Journeymen Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union. The award was made public Wednesday and the union objects to the so called Idymon clause reinstating certain journeymen.
The Masonic fair of 3907 expects strong donations from local business leaders aiming to boost the new temple fund. A house and lot at 1008 Irving Street Northwest, valued at $5,000 and newly built, stands at the top of the donation list. The board of control will begin distributing season tickets this week.
A board of control fair committee met at the White House to secure President Roosevelt's attendance at opening night. Members B F Smith Frank Thomas and Harry Standiford urged that the fair funds aid in building a temple with national and local significance. The President’s decision is expected later.
The Norfolk Navy Yard’s million dollar dry dock is finished but unusable for foreign naval visits during Jamestown Exposition. Pumps and electric power are absent, no mouth caisson exists, and it will take months or a year to install the missing equipment, leaving the yard idle for routine repair work.
Special to The Washington Post Philadelphia March 2 George Canby died at his home in Mount Airy at seventy eight. He contributed to identifying and preserving the Old Flag House at Arch Street as Betsy Ross’s flag birthplace and provided genealogical data tying the Ross family to Betsy Ross. He organized the Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association and left an unfinished history of the American flag. The funeral was held at his home.
Willam H Russell of Riverdale Massachusetts sues City and Suburban Railway Company in the District Supreme Court for 500 damages alleging unlawful ejectment from a car on November 23 at Riverdale. He was removed at Woodridge then walked to another station, paid fare, and endured humiliation and inconvenience.
A joint Installation of the Department of the Potomac G A R and the Woman's Relief Corps will be held tomorrow at 7 o'clock at GAR Hall 1412 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. The session will be open and a large attendance is expected.
Alan Gilmour a retired Scottish merchant died last Tuesday leaving an estate valued over 150000. His will dated February 8, 1966 provides each son 10000 and bequests to daughters Virginia, Minnie, Marjorie, Octavia, Robert, N Maxwell and Hugh. Residue placed in trust to Virginia Peegram Gilmour and the sons with James Hamilton and John Comree Pegram as trustees. funds to be divided among children at widow's death.
The Georgetown University School of Law junior debating society debated the resolution that an educational qualification be required for suffrage in the United States. The affirmative won by a majority vote as the largely attended meeting concluded. No meeting will be held next Saturday due to the university athletic meet.
An advertisement promises rapid cure for pimples and skin eruptions using Stuart's Calcium Wafers. It claims faster results, nonpoisonous ingredients, and a blood cleanse effect, urging readers to request a free sample before purchasing a full box. The copy emphasizes improved appearance and social ease, aiming to persuade purchase through testimonials and guaranteed benefits.
Mrs Schreiner prominent philanthropic worker dies after a surgical operation at George Washington University Hospital. She served on the executive committee of the Woman's Army and Navy League and was active in many charitable causes. Wife of Maj Herman Schreiner, she was the daughter of Mrs M and Pountaines of 175 Church Street.
A long OCR list catalogs guests staying at major hotels in Baltimore Boston Chicago New York City Philadelphia Rich mond and more. Names include Dr A Hothman George Mead Henry Levy Edward Scribner J C Harris Mra Harrison Mra Esn erman and many others with affiliations to St James New Willard Metropo litan and other properties. The document reads as a registry of visitors by state city hotel and surname. The passage lists guests by hotel and location from California to New Hampshire with numerous individuals and couples, showing the extensive guest registers of urban hotels.
A small cyclone from Hampton Roads struck the James Town Exposition grounds this morning. Buildings trembled and workmen fled as boards and materials were hurled about. Two unfinished hotels and a dwelling outside the grounds collapsed. No injuries reported.
Ten thousand dollars is wagered as Dr J W Kime and Dr T H Lindley clash over the best treatment for consumption. Kime favors open air therapy while Lindley advocates combining fresh air with other measures. A Philadelphia specialist cites pine forest camps and home care with firm breathing exercises, warning against certain dubious remedies and stressing outdoor activity.
In Fayetteville North Carolina March 2 a posse hunted murderer Tom Walker after he shot and killed Policeman Owen Lockamy and wounded Chief A Ghagon and another officer. Walker, believed to be liquor offender, fled as authorities formed a city posse guarded by the Fayetteville Light Infantry. Brood hounds were sent from Wilmington to the scene.
A Baltimore dispatch claimed Southern roads demanded a ten percent advance in freight rates at a New York meeting of the Trunk Line Association. Southern official L Green denied any such meeting or pact and said Southern was not represented.
Salsbury North Carolina March 2 An investigator of the books of Ticket Agent Hugh A Leonard of the Southern Railway at Ballsbury who disappeared suddenly two months after he began work has found no trace. Leonard has been missing since.
The train moved slowly and no one was seriously injured. Officials say a broken rail caused the incident near Newberry as the Navy Yard inspection concluded with a voyage to pay respects in Washington aboard the Mayflower.
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