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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1911
Page
17
A note suggests checking wardrobe items for today or tonight and to consider the Overcoat question. It notes a leisurely morning is a good time to look into this, as there are 120 styles to review.
Democratic Leader will not be announced and will refuse to accept second place on the presidential ticket Phones to Speaker Clark say the District of Columbia will be treated fairly in the upcoming session of Congress and ample opportunity will be afforded for the passage of all commendable and meritorious legislation Representative Oscar Underwood leader of the House
Mr Underwood arrived in Washington and discussed district matters and duties of the House to the city. He noted no announced presidential run and said he would consider honor if Alabama friends propose him, but would not permit his name for second place. Speaker Clark and Underwood anticipate separate bills revising Payne Allrich schedules and plan a conference.
Mary E B Bowles sues K L Bowles for divorce alleging desertion on September 16 and a note about self harm. She seeks alimony and custody of their 8 year old daughter James B Green. Anne H Forrest sues for limited divorce from husband W Forrest alleging desertion and unlawful separation. She seeks child custody. Emma Myers sues for limited divorce from husband John W Myers alleging abuse and abandonment. She seeks alimony and custody of three children aged 3, 6 and 8.
A grand jury indicted William Nixon for first degree murder in the August 13 shooting of William Stewgart. James B. Thomas faces first degree murder charges for October 6 shooting of Robert H. Chesley. Homicide charges against John Clarke and wife Lillian Clarke were ignored along with cases of Alphonso Johnson and Isabelle Baker. Other indictments include Walter Smith housebreaking larceny Erneatt Johnson Frank Taylor assault Hezekiah Barnes robbery and William Graham grand larceny.
Thomas Jefferson appears in juvenile court and volunteers to join his wife in the Occoquan Workhouse for six months after she begins a similar term for disorderly conduct. Judge DeLacy questions him as he explains the plan to serve together with his spouse.
Twenty baskets, each with chickens or turkeys and staples, were handed out yesterday by the Southern Relief Society at the Confederate Memorial Home on Vermont Avenue NW. Mrs. George Covington led the relief committee. Nannie Heath presided. Recipients were wives and daughters of Confederate soldiers in need.
An old advertisement promotes the California Fig Syrup Company laxative as a pleasant prompt remedy for liver stomach and bowel conditions. It claims wide use by families and notes the product name printed on every package with a price reference and a suggestive endorsement for cleansing and strengthening the system.
The National theatre launches the musical comedy The Pink Lady with 9 o'clock seating and runs an eight to ten week engagement next Monday. Blessrs Klaw & Erlanger back the production with 115-strong company. big advance sale expected and matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Funeral services for Mrs Nancy Paul Kendrick who died Monday at her daughter’s home in Prince George county Maryland were held at Metropolitan Baytat Church. Two daughters Mrs William Schofield and Mrs William Jeffers took the body to Natchez Mississippi for interment. She was eighty eight and widow of Capt Ansel H Kendrick of Natchez. Survived by five daughters and one son Henry M Kendrick.
Measrs wooawara and Lothrep distribute about 900 market quality turkeys to married employees in Washington marking 30 years of annual Thanksgiving practice. The gesture honors staff with personal supervision by owners from New England. Also Sacred Heart Academy pupils stage Thanksgiving program at 16 Park Road Northwest with speakers Misses Slaughter Shinn Smith Daly and Hartigan. A play Unexpected Company features Margare t Braitmayer Agnes Daly Helen Wrenn Margaret Callahan Katherine West and Marton Johnson.
A jumble of theater listings, vaudeville acts, and local advertisements. Mentions Barrimere, The Witness for Sini Hiren, The Fire at Dy, Castao-Hlite vaudeville, Mujartic-Dante, The Trai Clels, skating, dancing, and film showtimes. Also promotes Holmes Homemade Milk Bread, Arnold’s ALA, California wine, Whitney’s cider, and Legion dictation classes with contact details and locations across Washington area venues.
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