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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1912
Page
7
In a rugged county town a Ten year old Marguerite and others discuss a man named Allen and a charity home gone wrong. The text depicts suspicion, revenge, and threats as neighbors recall injuries and possible gunfire. The piece cites a Roanoke jail term and mentions Allen’s temper and “heritage of shame.”
A secretary of the president on duty reports a car stolen from in front of the theater. The wrecked vehicle was found on the highway bridge near Joy riders. Injuries, if any, are unclear but treatment was noted. Police were notified and a watchman saw the theft.
Report outlines Monin Spas expansion with plans to open stores in multiple locations. It notes warehouse revitalization and capital actions including dividends and stockholder meetings. Public details refer to a 9 hundred thousand pound investment and a 40 store target in the near term.
Forty Washington stores mark Colonial Week by showcasing colonial products in windows. Merchants offer four thousand dollars in prizes and a unique guarantee plan to attract shoppers while the Best Star and Herald judge displays. Winners announced at week’s end.
The Press Club hosted its annual Ladies Day inviting women guests to a reception from noon to 7 PM. Guests included Mrs Wane Louise Uomer Miss Mabel Boardman and other members wives daughters and friends. An orchestra, flowers, and plants formed a festive backdrop as Miss Boardman spoke on the Red Cross and war relief. James La Gorce presided over entertainment and Mr Bok of the Tables Home Journal discussed manuscript submissions. Metropolitan Opera soprano sang several pieces arranged for her husband.
The Washington Railway and Electric Company ordered 60 Narragansett semi open double truck cars from J C Bri of Philadelphia with unusually low steps. The fleet will seat eight, be painted yellow, and a portion will run on the Georgetown and Mt Pleasant lines after a February to April delivery schedule.
The Her Avram sunon wok new membtra into the fold of the Independent Order of Bnai Brith at the Argo Lodge on Eighth Street Temple Lev 4 xvid ac livere. The Initiatory lecture was given and officers presided by Joseph Greashureer. Attendees included Lee Baumgarten Frederick M. Pelzman Jo seph Tepper and Isaac Heidenheimer. Delegates to the grand lodge were named with plans for Asheville NC on March 4.
In Hampton Roads 47 coffins of Maine victims were transferred from the North Carolina to the cruiser Birmingham. The North Carolina arrived at 4:30 pm and returned before the transfer. The Birmingham sailed for Washington at 7:30 pm, expected to reach by morning. Ships at anchor observed at attention and flags half mast as coffins move toward Arlington with two sailor battalions to escort and fire a salute.
The New Yok Tallwasa Company plans a hobble skirt car to aid women in skirts. Frank Hedley, VP of the railway, unveils a nine to nineteen inch high platform design to ease boarding from street to car. Cars to be fitted with new platforms within months, altering street transit for hobble skirt wearers.
Movements of several ocean liners are noted with departures from New York to destinations including Liverpool Mauretania, Potsdam from Rotterdam, Marsalile from New York, Cherbourg Reauprins, Witham from New York, Antwerp Finland, and Rotterdam. The terse item lists sailing routes and ports with no accompanying outcomes or dates.
Miss Margaret Van Tassell of 19 Myrtle Street Northeast remains with a broken back after an automobile accident with fiancé Dean Jackson. She was moved from Emergency Hospital to the Home for Incurables yesterday, with physicians hopeful yet cautious about recovery as Temple Lodge proceeds to March 3 communications. Also reported is the death of Gen Moore's widow at Walter Reed Hospital following injuries from a fall. she leaves a daughter, a brother, and six grandchildren.
Katharine Letterman social secretary to Mrs Taft is reported recovering at Providence Hospital after an appendectomy. Condition described as improved and stable. It is unclear when she will be released as she recuperates in hospital care.
In Alexandria County Virginia a civil suit against Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad over the June accident that killed Henry Mitchell and Fred Kitchen triggers a clash between civil and military authority. Captain Dean of Fort Myer faces contempt questions as he ordered Army staff to detain McCormick, while State's Attorney Mackey seeks explanation. The judge delays ruling and releases McCormick to avoid interstate friction.
At the annual meeting the club created officers including President Samuel Maddox and Vice President Richard Parra. A board of governors was elected with Th McDowell CS captain and Vernon L Went Charles Tillmann as lieutenants. Finances were reported sound and plans call for increased activity with regattas and social events.
In New York the assets of bankrupt diamond dealer Robert Arker include Evelyn N Thaw and several other outstanding accounts. The filing lists Mrs Evelyn N Thaw with a balance, along with Mrs Norman & Reams, Mrs Robert Heam, Mrs Pinky Dawd, and Mrs A Gallatin, totaling amounts shown in the proceedings.
Public school principals announce a contest for fifth graders and above to chin a bar jump of four feet nine inches and run a sprint under seven and a half seconds to win bronze buttons of the Public School Athletic League. Public tests, watches, and medals will follow at official ceremonies. Girls begin a health culture program with drills and games led by Dr Stoneroad and physical culture teachers.
A string of city robberies was reported to the police yesterday. Items stolen include two buttons from a coach drawer at Mrs Sarah Buromera’s store, two bridges from the stable of Thomas N Monroe, a watch valued at five dollars and nine from Robert Houseiman, two rings worth ninety from Maude Browns room, a Keighter Templars award from Frank A Caste, a watch and fob worth eight from Joseph uber, and brass automobile lights valued at five from Charles L Renner’s basement.
Captain Welliver father of Judson Welliver and a noted city newsman died yesterday at his son’s home near Rockville Ma He was aged years and his death followed age related infirmities Born in Washington County Pa he served in the Civil War from start to close with the Sixteenth Iowa and rose to captain He commanded the foragers supplying the army under Sherman After the war he settled in Iowa in railroading later moving to Washington last fall He is survived by his wife and two sons Judson and James P with James a Minnesota resident.
T K Board a leading business figure in Alexandria and Wake Forest figure dies after plunging from a 100 foot water tower on his brother in law’s farm in Virginia. Found with severe head and neck injuries near the railroad tracks, friends say a temporary mental aberration may have driven him to climb the tower. Funeral services set for Wake Forest. Board formerly heads of Semmes Kelly Company and Board Armstrong Company, later founder of Board Motor Truck Company. He served in multiple Masonic bodies and was a director of Alexandria National Bank.
Real estate leaders and firms met in the Chamber of Commerce to discuss forming a local real estate exchange aligned with the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges. Samuel Thorp of Minneapolis outlined objectives including standardizing commissions and practices to foster fair dealing. William H Saunders chaired the impromptu meeting as a five member committee was named to report on feasibility.
A dapper young man wearing a molded ribboned straw headpiece steps from the elevator at Sew Willard, drawing wonder as the robin adage of spring is noted. The scene shifts to reveal a green Alpine style hat in place of the straw, marking a fashion moment.
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