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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1905
Page
127
An extensive display leans on a year of silks with 25 pieces New Fall Fancy Silks at 49c, Black Satin Pallette de Soie 59c, Black Peau de Soie 48c, and all silk taffetas from 40c to 69c. Incentives stress no imitation and durable, rustle fabrics suitable for court gowns, dresses, and kimona silks, urging shoppers to visit tomorrow.
A fragmented product list shows 18 inch pillows 20 inch plows 22 inch pillows 24 inch pilows and 26 inch pillows suggesting mixed inventory measurements. The entry uses inconsistent spelling and sizes indicating a catalog or pricing note from an era with varied terminology.
Supt Stuart explains delay in September salaries due to preparing payrolls after open of schools on September 18 and numerous changes in staffing. He defends clerical effort, notes checks align with new appropriation, and emphasizes urgency to hasten first pay day despite financial strains on teachers.
Former detective Henry Lacy faced a police trial board over conduct unbecoming an officer. Heated exchanges with attorney Chase erupted outside the testimony, while letters between Lacy and Lena Hewlett revealed loans, meetings, and over 1800 dollars of support. Faulkner testified Lacy paid about 100 on a loan to Hewlett.
Col Charles F Lincoln of El Reno Oklahoma, formerly Deputy Commissioner of Pensions, visited the White House yesterday where he discussed territorial matters with the President. A report notes James O Hudson of Philadelphia, 42, is accused of attempting to pass a worthless check after arriving in Washington to sell gold mine stock. detectives Parham and Elk Grove arrested him.
Members of the Boys' Department gather for the first Yoke Fellows tea of the season at the YMCA this afternoon at 5. Rev T B Bagby and W H H Smith speak with Lyman S Pierce giving the closing summary. The group later recalls a Saturday woods outing with chestnut hunting and a camp lunch. A new bureau of information will host eight city locations offering printed information and personal guidance from committee members all next week.
The first fall meeting of the Maine State Association was held at 2 Sixth Street Northwest with a brief business session followed by social time. President C. H. Bizes led the gathering. A committee was named to draft resolutions mourning the death of Mrs. Mitchell wife of Judge J. W. Mitchell. Musical numbers included piano and violin selections by local performers and a recitation. Pitman Pulsifer told stories and Dr Oy K. P. Harvey read a paper on Why I Go Fishing.
George H Repple alias Banks a former butler at Miss Minette Thompson 1363 Yale street northwest is accused of stealing jewelry from Miss Thompson about a week ago. He was caught by New York police yesterday and held for Washington authorities under $1 000 bond. Look for the Rik Head.
We present a sales pitch for a seasonal blanket sale aimed at housewives, boasting a strong reputation and large stock. Highlights include full size white wool blankets with silk binding priced to clear, four to five dollar ranges on wool options, California made all wool blankets with blue pink and red borders, and notes on quality, finish, and value intended to attract immediate customer attention.
Columbia Heights citizens push a plan for a new high school in the northwest suburb but district commissioners and the board oppose it. They argue current funding is insufficient for additional students and show little appetite to expand this year.
An 1890s style testimonial claims Pyramid Pile Cure cures piles with free trial mail offer, urging readers to try mailed treatment in a sealed wrapper. The piece shifts to a local school planning debate on a new high school, weighing site options in Columbia Heights and central locations, with officials noting population growth and district needs.
William M White a twenty four year old Marine Corps recruit from Baltimore tried to cut an artery in his left wrist Friday night or Saturday morning at the Marine Barracks. He bound a towel around the wound and later told nurses he was sorry for his act. He gave no reason and is recovering at the Naval Hospital where he was admitted. White had been in the Marine Corps about two weeks.
City night schools will open tomorrow at 7 80 o clock with unusually heavy registration. Ten public night schools will operate, three more than last year, and Director Murch believes all pupils can be accommodated despite the surge in enrollment. A separate note reports a 43 year old man from Liberty Street northwest despondent over health and attempting suicide by ingesting opium, admitted to Garfield Hospital.
The Central and Technical high schools face increasing overcrowding as Central hosts over a thousand pupils and a Technical section plus Manual Training share space. Competition for room grows with Manual and Business High School crowds. supporters push for Congress to fund a new Seventh Street Rhode Island Avenue building. The Business High School will move to its new First Street facility in January to gain space.
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