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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1917
Page
5
In Alexandria, Soldier Briggs refused to apologize after being confronted by Louis Hirshfield for a picture of President Wilson. Briggs was arrested on disorderly conduct and assault charges, fined $50 plus 60 days or jailed, and $25 for disorderly conduct with 30 days if unpaid.
An old advertisement promotes Stuart's Calcium Wafers to restore color to cheeks and remove pimples and blackheads. It promises healthier faces by cleansing impurities and improving complexion.
Treasury officials in Spokane declined to authorize using the Federal building roof for a scaffold to execute Edward Mayberry, sentenced to die March 20. Since capital punishment is forbidden in Washington, a Federal reservation is the only option. Acting Secretary Newton declined on humanitarian grounds after the request was referred to the Attorney General.
Abraham Hammitt, 25, Bristol native and son of the late George W. Hammitt, died by self-inflicted gunshot in his Knoxville home. His body was found in the bathroom. Survived by wife and two children, plus brother Harry Hammitt, Southern Railway train auditor. Father recently deceased left estate to charities, disappointing the children.
Dr Joseph G McFerrin educator and Presbyterian minister died suddenly of heart failure at 70. A native of East Tennessee, he led Tusculum College as graduate and former president of Washington College, taught at King College, and served as evangelist in Sherman Texas and Dallas Presbytery. Survived by wife and children Marvine McFerrin Augusta, John McFerrin Texas, Mrs J S Livesay Chattanooga.
Mme de Wilhorst will deliver four lectures on France at the Washington Club on March 18 19 and 21 and April 2. Lectures start at 4 30 PM with tickets available at the club. The series aims to attract large society audiences during Lent.
The Daily Legal Record outlines assignment schedules for Monday March 12 1917 across the Court of Appeals and Circuit Divisions in the District of Columbia. It lists patent appeals equity matters and criminal divisions with numerous case numbers attorneys and involved parties as well as probate and public works referents. Names include Mr Justice Hirz Mr Justice Stafford Chief Justice Covington and Mr Justice Gould with cases such as Jackson v District of Columbia and Montgomery v Capital Traction Company along with numerous estate and public utility matters.
Real estate transfers listed across Brightwood Park through Petworth and Ellenton areas show multiple parcels changing hands. Buyers include Maury A. Stein, Franklin E. Fletcher, Waldo M. Ward, and US entities. transactions include lots, blocks, and squares with prices ranging up to 5,000 dollars and monthly or annual payments in various securing arrangements.
A proposed law to curb junk theft advances to Congress for enactment. It tightens investigations before buying property from questionable sellers, raises dealer license fees from 40 to 100, and requires accurate property descriptions to police. Hearings by commissioners would occur if dealers buy stolen goods without proper inquiry.
Dr George Henry Howard, a well known figure in local music, has died in Boston with burial in Oswego. He lived in the city from 1911 to 1965, was an author and composer, and in 1907 founded a school of music for conceptive methods. He lectured and gave recitals before the American Guild of Organists, the Congressional Club, the Piano Teachers Association and kin broad groups. He was invited in 1893 to join Royal Normal Colleges in London but declined for patriotism.
Mrs Wilmer Branch aged 18 of Richmond died after jumping from the state room window aboard the Old Dominion Steamer Brandon en route to Norfolk. Her husband, held for mental condition evaluation, says they drank bay rum and that she was suffering from hysteria. They were married January 22.
Martinsburg suffers a costly early morning blaze in the Homrich building downtown. The fire destroys portions housing A. J. Hammann’s lace works and the Charles B. Thompson shoe shop with stock losses estimated at eight thousand dollars for Thompson and two thousand for the building. Insurance is expected to cover the damage. In Ducat Virginia a March 10 wedding unites Elizabeth Wirt Washington and Charles W. Bowie at the Mason home with Rev Romill officiating and Miss Elizabeth Mason as matron of honor.
Miss Nancy K. Blake 19 from Brandy Va wed Alexander A. Campbell 21 of Remington Va in Rockville Md today. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Millard F Minnick rector of Christ Episcopal Church at the rectory.
Goodyear Service Station Dealers in Washington promote policy to save time and money for tire use. Dealers help ensure proper tire size and inflation, and advertise Goodyear Tires, Heavy Tourist Tubes and Tire Saver Accessories as readily available through local outlets in rural to urban areas.
The bulletin lists events from a Truth About Mexico talk by Washington correspondent David Lawrence at Town House to a social service conference led by church officials in St. John's parish hall. It notes meetings of local associations, a Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund program March 26, a Red Cross address, and a Georgian Society gathering at the Ebbitt.
Special to The Washington Post from Hagerstown Maryland reports that the middle portion of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal stone aqueduct over Antietam Creek, near Antietam Iron Works, collapsed today after years of leaks. The rise in the Potomac River backed creek waters against the structure, likely requiring a full rebuild and potentially delaying navigation resumption planned in about two weeks.
The Federal land bank at Baltimore announced officers and directors. President George H. Stevens on of Ben Alton Maryland. vice president D Fred Shamberger of Baltimore. secretary J B Finley of Parkersburg West Virginia. treasurer J H Hossinger of Newark Delaware. John H Murray of Waverly Pennsylvania joins the directorate along with registrar and attorney Robert Catlett of Lexington Virginia.
An advertisement claims instant relief from nasal blockage due to cold or catarrh. A small bottle of Fly's Cream Baim from the druggist is applied into the nostrils to soothe inflamed mucous membranes and reopen air passages, promising immediate relief.
This evening at 6 30 in Stanley Hall the United States Soldiers Home Band Orchestra conducted by M Zimmermann presents a program featuring Loyal Comrades Overture The Bohemian Girl Evolution of Dixie Lake Selection So Long ee Dance Admiration Patrol Cupid Waltz suite Wiener Burger Zieber Finale Aunt Patsy Richardson The Star Spangled Banner Garrott Tyers Maret, with selections including The Star Spangled Banner and a finale.
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