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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1909
Page
8
A fragment suggests a comparison of fashion styles, noting superior design and measured performance against rivals. It references keen attention to trends and quality cues, with emphasis on style leadership and competitive edge.
Washington officials report the annual Red Cross meeting at First Congregational Church with Attorney General Wickersham to speak on the mission of the Red Cross. Cherry Mine disaster relief official E P Bicknell is expected. Mabel Boardman and Isabel Strong will discuss tuberculous relief and international work. lantern slides will illustrate.
Fannie Fields, employed seven weeks by Dr. and Mrs. Charles A Hawley, is jailed after detectives find Hawley property in her room. She is convicted and sentenced to six months at District Work House. Broadus fined $20 for assault. case to appeal to Supreme Court. The note details courtroom chaos, a gambling-den setup on Pennsylvania Avenue, and a Greek-language testimony issue in two gambling defendants with fines imposed.
Col Charles S Wilder explains why Barry Garrison No 46 Army and Navy Union surrendered its charter amid a shrinking membership from 225 to 42. He cites bankruptcy risks, dues refusals, and disputes with National Commander J Edwin Browne over an elective department, urging a public reply.
The Georgetown WCTU has begun a campaign against minority liquor sellers by sending letters to grocers holding federal licenses. The letters urge home protection from liquor entering households and solicit grocers’ views. About 50 replies range from approval of prohibition to arguments about profits and staple goods. The movement aims at saloon regulation near public buildings, schools, and crowded poorer areas.
Thomas B Daley was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury in Criminal Court No 1 after an April 2 assault on James D Moore. Daley seeks a new trial while sentencing is postponed pending argument. Rollins, a former patrolman, admitted taking a knife from the victim’s body and not reporting the matter, drawing further questions for the defense and prosecutors.
The cornerstone dedication for Howard University’s new science hall occurs this afternoon at 2 o clock in Rantin Memorial Chapel. Secretary Ballinger will speak alongside Dr Robert Woolward Carnegie Institution and Dr Charles Wardell Stiles Rockefeller Foundation. The university choir and chair will perform selections.
Dominico Falesco was committed in default of 1500 bail after a police court hearing on charges of placing obstructions on Washington Terminal Company tracks toward Union Station tunnel. Two informations allege attempts on October 10 and November 7. Engineer Charles H Spencer testified a wreck would have occurred if an obstructed train had entered the tunnel. Detectives said Falesco was the sole person seen in the tunnel that night.
Attorneys James B Archer Jr and John Lewis Smyth sue Thomas M W Pickford on behalf of Thomas M Hindle administrator of Raymond L Hibbs estate for 51000. Hibbs was killed November 3 when a warehouse under construction at First and EL streets northeast collapsed. Plaintiff alleges unsafe materials were used.
Fire Chief Wagner calls commissioners to study Georgetown University fire lessons. He urges upgrades in water supply including hydrants and mains, and other changes to protect university buildings after a recent library fire.
Attorneys for Selma Benton filed a lawsuit against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company claiming injuries from alighting a Beltsville Maryland train. Damages sought amount to 35000. Also notes land value for alley condemnation at East Capitol to Thirteenth and Fourteenth northeast.
Florida Avenue resident Henry T Houck writes to the city commissioners alleging snakes infest a vacant lot between Hurst and North Capitol Streets. He blames torn concrete debris dumped by the highway department for the infestation calling the sight a disgrace to the city. The report notes the lot is a dumping ground. Father of local merchants dead. The Fashion Shop will close today and reopen Wednesday morning after the death of Henry Lauman’s father.
A vintage advertisement touts Duffys Malt Whiskey as a health aid for youth and vigor. It claims a teaspoon in half glass of water or milk, three times daily, plus other medicines, with a promise of a medical booklet and testimonials mailed free from the Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey Company in Rochester.
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