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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1905
Page
49
A descriptive advertisement touting a new silk display with many all-silk fabrics. Highlights include 25 pieces of New Fall Fancy Silks at 49c, Black Satin Pallette de Soie at 59c, Black Peau de Soie 48c, 20 inch white and cream taffeta at 40c, and 19 inch all-silk black taffeta at 39c. Emphasizes quality, variety, and value for future and present needs with limited week-long pricing.
An OCR fragment lists pillow and plow sizes: 18 inch pillows, 20 inch plows, 22 inch pillows, 24 inch Pilows, and 26 inch pillows. The text mixes pillow and plow terms, with a misspelling Pilows.
Supt Stuart explains the September salaries are delayed due to necessary checks on promotions and payroll changes after schools opened September 18. He defends the process, praises clerical efforts, and expresses regret that teachers wait for pay after a draining summer.
Former detective Henry Lacy faced a police trial board over conduct unbecoming an officer. Testimony covered loans and support to Lena Hewlett, with Lacy admitting spending about 1800 and proposing repayment, while denying extortion or coercion as questions grew heated between Lacy and attorney Chase.
Col Charles F Lincoln of El Reno Oklahoma, ex Deputy Commissioner of Pensions, visited the White House yesterday and discussed territorial affairs with the President. Separately, James O Hudson of Philadelphia, age 42, was arrested by detectives for attempting to pass a worthless gold mine stock check after arriving in Washington.
Members of the Boys' Department attend the first Yoke Fellows tea at the YMCA this afternoon at 5. Rev T B Bagby and W H H Smith speak with Lyman S Pierce summarizing. A prior Saturday outing by thirty boys featured chestnut hunting, a campfire lunch, corn roast, and a pool swim. Bureaus will be set up at eight points next week for printed information and personal explanations by committee members.
The first fall meeting of the Maine State Association was held at 2 Sixth Street Northwest with a business session and social evening. President C H Bizes presided. A committee was named to draft resolutions mourning the death of Mrs. Mitchell wife of Judge J W Mitchell second vice president. Local entertainment included piano by Louis Potter Donald Rich and violin by Miss Gertrude Murphy and Miss Katharine Hick with a recitation by Miss Blanche McCreery. Pitman Pulsifer told stories and Dr Oy K Harvey read a paper Why I Go Fishing.
George H. Repple alias Banks, formerly a butler at Miss Minette Thompson of 1363 Yale Street NW, is charged with stealing about $00 worth of jewelry from Miss Thompson about a week ago. He was captured by New York police yesterday morning and is held under $1,000 by a Washington court. Look for the Rik Head.
Lay in blankets and comfortables as store touts a strong reputation for affordable quality. Highlights include full size wool blankets with silk binding in multiple colors at 2.98 and 3.75 value, all wool Lansburgh blanket praised for superior finish, and California all wool blankets touted for durability and moderate pricing at 7.50.
Columbia Heights citizens push for a northwest suburb high school but district officials dismiss the plan as impractical. They cite insufficient funds and a lack of readiness to fund new facilities this year, keeping the idea on ice.
An unsolicited letter promotes the Pyramid Pile Cure promising free trials and home delivery in sealed wrappers. The ad claims immediate relief from piles and urges readers to mail responses to receive treatment at no cost. The broader text shifts to a discussion of school funding and site planning in Washington area neighborhoods.
Baltimore born Marine recruit William M White, 24, attempted suicide Friday night by cutting his left wrist at the Marine Barracks. He bound a towel around the wound and, after the act, expressed remorse. He was treated at the Naval Hospital and is expected to recover. White had only two weeks in the Marine Corps.
City will open ten public night schools tomorrow at 7:80 PM with registration after two busy nights. Director Murch expects larger enrollment this year, aided by three more schools than last year, and says accommodations can be made for all pupils. A man of 33 from 17 Liberty Street Northwest attempted suicide by opium, was taken to Garfield Hospital, and is believed to be recovering.
The Central and Technical high schools face worsening crowding with about 1 02 0 students at Central and overflow from Manual Training and Business High School. Officials hope for congressional funds to enlarge the Seventh Street Rhode Island avenue building and ease space constraints as the district plans moves to a new Business High School building in January.
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