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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1909
Page
31
A fragmented clipping notes discussion of styles described as some of the smartest and compares them to others. The readable portion mentions fashion emphasis and measurements, suggesting a column on style quality and likely trends without concrete identifiers.
Attorney General Wickersham will speak at a Washington Red Cross Society meeting at the First Congregational Church Tenth and G streets northwest tomorrow evening. Shown will be a hundred lantern slides. The event also features talks on tuberculosis work and relief efforts in Turkey Mexico and earthquake regions. Admission is by ticket from the national society headquarters at the War Department.
A former Hawley household servant, Fannie Fields, is jailed after a police court found her guilty of stealing lingerie from Dr and Mrs Charles A Hawley. Detective Burlingame led the investigation, finding part of a near pearl necklace in her room. She receives six months at District Work House, while Broadus faces a $20 fine for assault. Additional courtroom scenes depict a multilingual gambling case near the courthouse with Greeks charged for permitting gambling and fined 25.
Col Charles S Wilder exposes reasons behind Barry Garrison 46 Army and Navy Union charter surrender. He cites a sharp drop from 225 to 42 members, unpaid dues, and financial strain, denying illegal actions by Edwin Browne and arguing against an elective national department as contrary to current law.
The Georgetown WCTU has started a campaign against liquor sales by sending letters to grocers with Federal licenses. About 50 responses show mixed views from approval to objections based on profits and staple goods, while reformers push saloon regulation to protect homes and schools.
A jury in Criminal Court No 1 found Thomas B Daley guilty of manslaughter for the death of James D Moore after a deadly assault with an ice pick on April 2. The trial featured a police arraignment and cross examination of Walter Rollins, a former second precinct patrolman, who admitted disposing of a pocketknife found on a body. The defendant’s motion for a new trial was noted and sentencing was postponed for argument.
The cornerstone ceremony for the new science hall at Howard University will occur this afternoon at 1 o clock in Rantin Memorial Chapel. Secretary Ballinger will deliver the principal address, with remarks by Dr Robert Woolward of the Carnegie Institution and Dr Charles Wardell Stiles of the Rockefeller foundation. The university chair and the University Glee Club will perform several selections.
Dominico Falasco faced a police court hearing on charges of obstructing tracks at Union Station tunnel. Bail set at 1500, with grand jury action pending. Two informations allege attempts on October 10 and November 7, including bolts and a brake shoe hidden on the rail. Washington Terminal engineer Spencer testified a wreck would have been likely. Detectives said Falasco was sole entrant to the tunnel that night.
James B Archer Jr and John Lewis Smyth sue for Raymond L Hibbs estate administrator Thomas M Hindle. They seek 51000 in a suit filed yesterday against Thomas M W Pickford alleging unsafe materials caused Raymond Hibbs to be killed November 3 when a warehouse under construction at First and EL streets northeast collapsed.
Fire Chief Wagner urges commissioners to study Georgetown University fire lessons. He recommends enhancements to water supply with new hydrants and water mains and other protections to guard university buildings.
A suit filed by Selma I Benton and attorney Passis or Peysor Taylor seeks 35000 against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad after alleged injuries while alighting from a train at Beltsville Maryland on June. The case names attorney Rosenfeld and others in the filing and notes a jury assessed land value in a separate parcel matter.
Florida Avenue resident Henry T Houck urges the Commissioners to clear a vacant lot between Hurst and North Capitol Streets after claiming snakes infest the site. He argues the Department of Highways leaves torn concrete and debris, creating a disgraceful condition for the city. A second note reports the death of the father of Henry and Les Lauman of the Fashion Shop in Attica, with store closure announced.
An advertising notice extols Duffy's Malt Whiskey as a tonic to keep users young and strong with the glow of health. It recommends a teaspoonful in milk or water three times daily along with other medicine and claims the product is pure and medicinal. A free medical booklet and testimonials are offered by the Duffy Malt Whiskey Company of Rochester.
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