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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1913
Page
3
Herbert E. Flint, a famed hypnotist, announces a free copy of his new book on fism, personal magnetism, and magnetic healing. The work is billed as an extensive, practical treatise based on years of experience and claims to unveil secrets of hypnotism for home study.
An advertisement claims hypnotism strengthens memory and confidence, overcoming bashfulness and enabling control of thoughts and actions. It promises cures for habits insomnia and nervousness, telepathic and clairvoyant powers, and dramatic talent enhancement. The free book offer directs readers to send name and address to Herbert I. in Cleveland, Ohio.
An offer claims a physician created a potent cure for nervous debility and weakened manhood. It promises a free copy of a “recipe” to any man who writes, inviting readers to stop patent medicines and use the home remedy sent in a plain envelope from Dr AEF Robinson, 344 Luck Building, Detroit, Michigan.
Washington society circles buzz as Mrs Woodrow Wilson plans a breakfast at Rauscher's for April 5 with 250 guests including Mrs William Jennings Bryan and Mrs Thomas R Marshall. Rivalry over 30 coveted society seats grows amid Democratic and Republican tensions and objections to cross party appearances.
Mrs Claude Swanson and Mrs Henry Douer announce a breakfast at 12 30 pm Monday followed by a lantern slide on the White House history by Mrs Abble Gunn Baker and a reception to follow.
Florence W Ward an English suffragette who served four months in a London jail was stopped from landing in Boston. She arrived as a Cunard Tyernila second cabin passenger and faced a special inquiry board today after being placed in immigration custody.
Mrs H R Emerson of Detroit aided by Miss Scott-Troy of San Francisco seeks influence of Duchess of Marlborough and other titled Englishwomen to win release of Zele Emerson from Holloway Jail for window breaking. Prisoners treated like English inmates. health concerns and forced feeding noted amid cross Atlantic diplomacy.
Mrs Virginia Yeets was acquitted by a Cumberland jury on the murder charge of William clubby. Justifiable homicide was claimed, arguing the man attacked her daughter Mis leets. Yeets, long jailed in Clarksburg for safe keeping, was transported from Preston county. Dr Clarence Smith Rether of Rigerville died, leaving a wife and three children.
Nine state women vow to urge President to back a constitutional amendment giving women the vote. Abbe Annie Ho Piter, sister-in-law of Speaker Clark, leads delegates with Mrs Charlies Morton and others to press Congress. A May 7 march with 531 delegates will present petitions at the Capitol.
A group of five-year federal prisoners at Fort Leavenworth attempted to escape by crawling through a sewer. One inmate, Stratton, and others were captured or recaptured as guards used gas to aid evacuations. The affair involved at least two escape attempts and linked the fugitives to a diamond merchant who is described as a college graduate.
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