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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1909
Page
39
A partial clipping notes that the smartest styles measure up to expectations with emphasis on quality and fit. It mentions fashion leads and designers seeking to set standards, highlighting style credibility and market appeal without detailed figures or dates.
Washington residents will attend a First Congregational Church event tomorrow where Attorney General Wickersham is to address the Red Cross on its mission. The gathering also features Cherry Mine disaster relief chair and a lantern slide presentation with more than a hundred slides.
Fannie Fields a former Hawley servant is accused of stealing lingerie and a near pearl necklace. She is found guilty by police court, sentenced to six months at District work house, while unrelated court scenes involve Broadus fined $20 and gambling cases among Greek and Chinese defendants.
Col Charles S Wilder explains why Barry Garrison No 46 Army and Navy Union surrendered its charter amid membership decline and dues refusals. He cites legal quorum rules and disputes with National Commander J Edwin Browne, noting bankruptcy as the real motive. He mentions a suggested elective department proposal defeated at the Erle Fa convention.
Georgetown WCTU launches a campaign against liquor sales by contacting grocers holding federal licenses. About 50 responses vary from approval to opposition citing lost profits and staple goods. Mrs Zed Ho Copp says progress will enable broader reform, while officials consider saloon regulation near public buildings.
A jury in Criminal Court No 1 found Thomas B Daley guilty of manslaughter after a fatal April incident involving James D Moore a Black man. Daley moved for a new trial and sentencing was postponed as defense argued.
The cornerstone ceremony for the new science hall at Howard University is set for this afternoon at 1 o clock in Rantin Memorial Chapel. Secretary Ballinger will deliver an address, with prayers by Prof William H Tennell and remarks from Dr Robert Woolward and Dr Charles Wardell Stiles. The university choir and the Carnegie Institution will present musical selections.
Dominico Falasco was committed in default of 1500 bail after a preliminary police court hearing on charges of obstructing Washington Terminal Company tracks to Union Station tunnel. Two informations allege attempts to wreck trains on October 10 and November 7 with iron bolts and a brake shoe placed on the rail. Witnesses testified Falasco confessed and that he was the only man seen entering the tunnel on the night of the November incident.
James B Archer Jr and John Lewis Smyth sue for their client Thomas M Hindle administrator of Raymond L Hibbs estate. Hibbs died November 3 when a warehouse under construction at First and EL streets northeast collapsed. Suit names Thomas MW Pickford and seeks 51000 claiming unsafe materials were used.
Fire Chief Wagner urges commissioners to apply lessons from Georgetown Library fire to protect university buildings. He calls for improved water supply including new hydrants and water mains and related safety measures.
Selma Benton, through attorneys Carr Peysor and Taylor, filed a suit against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for injuries alleged while alighting a Beltsville Maryland train. Damages sought amount to 35000. Case details indicate jury involvement and district court proceedings following the opening of an alley condemnation.
Florida Avenue resident Henry T Houck called on the city commissioners to remove snakes from a vacant lot between Hurst and North Capitol Streets describing the area as a disgrace. He blames torn up concrete and debris from the highway department dump ground for the infestation. Father of local merchants Lauman dies. Fashion Shop to close today and reopen Wednesday morning.
To keep youth and vigor the ad touts Duffys Malt Whiskey as a remedy. It recommends a teaspoonful in half a glass of water or milk three times daily and promises medicinal benefits, noting purity and testimonials. It invites readers to request a medical booklet and address Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey Company in Rochester.
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