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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1911
Page
4
A man dies as authorities report a fatal incident linked to the Rayes case. Investigators probe the circumstances surrounding the death and its relation to ongoing matters involving the Rayes matter, with officials stating no further details available at this time.
Washington Rubbing, 60, of Glenarlyn, Virginia, died at Emergency Hospital from hydrophobia after a dog bite two months earlier. He was moved from Georgetown University Hospital where restraints were lacking. Doctors described his last hours as horrific with wild yells and convulsions. Postmortem samples were sent to the Marine Hospital Service. The dog was killed and burial will occur in Virginia. Health officials note hydrophobia is rare in humans but feared, with few past local deaths.
More than 400 members of the Hessen Darmstaedter German Society attended an old fashioned oyster roast at N Auths farm on Bladensburg road. Fifty barrels of oysters were consumed. A bowling contest yielded a 15 strike win for Herman J Hell, to claim the high score prize of 10 dollars by Frank Ruthavis Dauer. Officials in charge were Amos Spahn Tommy Auth Chiia Bellstein Henry Weber Gowts Bauer Hessen Darmstaedter president John Meininger secretary Frank Auth. Hessen Darmstaedter ball set for January 1 at the old Masonic Temple Ninth and F streets northwest.
A reader learns the language of flowers through a guide that explains blossoms meanings and appropriate sentiments for celebrations. The article promotes a preceptive dictionary coupon scheme from The Post, tied to an offer with an expense bonus.
An older boys crusade opened yesterday at the Young Men’s Christian Association Hall to rally youths toward religious work. Speakers Merk Aflen Watson and Stephen E B Kramer led the event as Albert M Cheslay presided. A training class for teachers of older boys will be organized next Saturday at the YMCA Agraviation building. Four cent pins will be awarded to each boy who brings two companions to Bungay school.
Woman named EL Hemilton of Eckington was knocked down by a street car at Fifth and Stream North West yesterday. She was bruised but refused transport to hospital and continued home. Train schedule details follow about weekday service and connections with specified departure and arrival times.
Five hundred members attended a Carroll Institute Hall ceremony by the Ancient Order of Hibernians marking 75 years since the order's establishment in the United States. Rev John R Meagher spoke on 300 years of Irish struggle, with remarks by Dr Kurt Voelkner and Judge William DeLacy among others.
A reported theft at 513 Second Street Southeast saw two men steal clothing from Mrs. Nellie Smith. Elmer Smith, age 1, pursued the pair, demanded the return, and the thieves relinquished the loot, which the boy then carried home. Mrs. Smith informed Fifth precinct of the incident.
Rev Dr Alexander P Doyle announces 24 Holy Name societies at U S army posts to curb profanity. Doyle, Catholic army chaplain for about a decade, says these groups aim to improve soldiers’ conduct and spiritual life nationwide.
The Post lists amusement shows including The Witness for Lilia Ferguson and The First Lady of the Land at Columbia theaters, vaudeville acts at several venues, and dancing bowling and pictures at Grand Street. Also advertised are laundry services, apparel, personal ads, betting firms, wines and spirits, a dictation class, and free want ads in the classified section.
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