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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1911
Page
8
Advertising blurb touts Kardene as a blood purifier to cure spring sickness and fatigue. It claims warm weather worsens impurities and promises energy restoration with a tonic mixed from Kardene, alcohol, and water. See a drug store for the ounce of Kardene and bottle of alcohol.
The Supreme Court adjourned to May 15 without ruling on Standard Oil or tobacco antitrust suits. Mary Virginia Miller loses her bid to break her uncle Frederick Fickey Sr s will benefiting Baltimore s First Spiritual Church with about 500000 at stake. New York photograph law upholding a citizen s action against unauthorized use for ads was affirmed by the court. Alda T Rhodes won a verdict against a New York firm in a case reaching the Supreme Court. The court also denied advancing the Nash et al. naval stores trust case and hears a motion linked to Spooner for its Sherman act interpretation.
Harding Hallett E a 21 year old man from this city shot himself in the temple with a rifle early yesterday in his home at 1325 N Street NW. Dr Lawrence M Hynson declared death. coroner Nevitt cited suicide. Harding had recently returned from Laurel Maryland sanitarium and showed low spirits without announcing clear intent.
Five thousand people queued at the civil service commission seeking eligibility blanks for unskilled labor under Uncle Sam. About two people for every blank were issued, with 250 blanks available. Lines extended from the E street entrance to Eighth street, then toward Seven, as crowds of mainly men formed. Positions include laborer and charwoman with annual pay from 286 to 600 dollars, all requiring a physical, with about eight applicants per job. Returns on eligibility expected by July 1, list valid for one year, with openings at Fort Myer Arlington Bethesda and nearby sites. May Day line tradition noted.
Citizens groups across the city press for the creation of an Inebriate asylum. District commissioners advocated action, with a committee appointed last year to draft a bill. The measure was presented in both houses of Congress following its preparation.
Washington plans to cut dust this summer with a new method by J W Paxton street cleaning superintendent. Brushes replaced by small hand pushed tools to extract dirt in business and residential areas at least twice weekly, aiming for cleaner streets and improved timeliness.
A Western representative at a police trial board session condemned current captains, urging rapid removals. Witnesses described a congressman involved in a reprimand over a missing coat button and a captain’s handling of an uncut shoe. Private J Watts and Private J Sullivan faced charges, while a teamster arrested for cruelty to animals saw the case dismissed as Nicholson filed false arrest claims.
Representatives Sheppard and Cantrill call for a competitive test of wooden shelves and filing cases against fireproof steel devices for record keeping. After inspecting the Commerce and Labor Building, the committee seeks fire safety improvements and urges compulsory fire drills in rented federal offices. The test includes a local firm’s file case and a Senate office yard demonstration scheduled for tomorrow morning.
Cow milk cannot perfectly mimic an infant’s natural food. The main challenge is forming digestible large curds as a calf’s stomach develops. Buttermilk tablets lessen curd length in the stomach and aid intestinal digestion, addressing cow’s milk drawbacks while tests show buttermilk satisfactory despite it not being natural.
A notice promotes keeping Heurichs Maerten Beer on hand for casual visitors with orders from grocers or by telephone. It lists Arlington Bottling Co and Lyon Haven, Jay Hard Craba, and mentions Schneider's Crab Feasts at Navy Yard Exchange as served each night.
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