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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1906
Page
11
Maurice Smith and friend Willis Johnson run away with Maurice's terrier Mike after a bank robbery. The trio endure hunger and cold while hiding in parks and doorways. A dog theft and a city shelter chase end with Maurice turning himself in, awaiting parents.
William I. Wood, national committee member from New York, and J M. Wainwright visited the President. Asked if he told the President Hughes would be elected, Wood replied that he did not. He said they planned to work until the polls opened and came to discuss New York policies directly with the President.
Building permits reported by Inspector Ashford include a two story brick dwelling at 2408 Holmes Avenue Northwest for Bathing HL Kayhos and a brick church on street between Thirty First Street and another cross street for Holocopal Church. War Department order clarifies state fish and game laws do not apply on reservations under U S exclusive jurisdiction and warns wardens to desist.
An elderly woman was struck on Twelfth Street near the New Willard Hotel by an omnibus. She was assisted into a cab and taken to John Marshall Place. She showed no serious injuries but was in shock. Transit police were notified. New Orleans Unveils Modern Sewerage System. New Orleans launches underground sewer, drainage and water network, part of a 24 million system begun eight years ago and now in operation.
Memories services for Commander Haslam, recently sited, will be held at Homeward Burke Mivvion, 119 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Sunday at 1 pm. Commissioner Frank Peargent of the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization spoke in Rock Island, Illinois on the Farmers National Congress. Car collision near Seventh and D Streets Thursday night caused a derailment but no injuries. St Pauls BV BM Sodality to hold solemn larium Wednesday Thursday at St Paul’s Church with preachers from Apostolic Mission House Row. The Womans Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbytery of Washington meets Tuesday at 10 am at Western Church to hear Amos G Draper on missions. The Trunk Line Association offers a reduced rate for Washington voters traveling to vote in New England states from Oct 10 to Nov 6. Clara Lockhead charged with larceny from two stores. observed taking a 25 dollar collatera from a counter.
Gov Claude A Swanson of Virginia says federal and state authorities will cooperate on a boulevard from Norfolk to the Jamestown Exposition site on Hampton Road. He seeks aid for a six mile road from Worthamonburg to Jamestown Island as well. Norfolk city and county have raised 160000 by subscription and appropriation for the project.
Alvin J. Tanner accuses Barry Ashton acting foreman of violating bindery obligations at the Government Printing Office. Tanner was suspended August 18. Public Printer SHu Inge sustained the suspension for thirty days. Union meeting appointed a committee to investigate and report at the next regular session.
Just twelve days after the President ordered an expedition of 6000 to Cuba, the first transport departed Newport News on Thursday for Havana. The swift embarkation, with only one transport available and troops scattered to Vancouver Barracks, Washington, marks a major triumph for Gen. Humphrey and his assistants. If transports had been ready, the full force could have sailed within a week of the order.
In Washington, Maj. James L Stine dies after an appendicitis operation declined by George H Wright, 50, a carriage driver at 187 Carroll Street Southeast. Wright died just before funeral services for Stine began. He left a wife. A Presbyterian missionary address on Sunday school work is planned Monday Oct 15 at 8 pm at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church with Rev. James A. Gale from Korea to speak. notable attendees expected.
From the New York World the Old man phrase marked a senior golfers event on the Apa wamia Club links in Rye N F where about twenty players aged over sixty pursued a two round medal play handicap. The aim was to prove endurance to Dr Osler as they walked roughly ten miles per round around six thousand yards of the eigh teenth hole course while their wives joined at the club for a social observance.
In Denton court Holmes faces trial delay as government prosecutors Morgan H. Mead and Baser press ahead after Justice Stafford grants the motion to withdraw the demurrer. Holmes will plead not guilty with trial likely postponed until co-defendants Frederick A. Peckham and Moses Haas are brought to Washington.
Fred G Coldren and Miss Helen Nicolay were elected Thursday to the board of managers of the Associated Charities relief funds. Coldren filled the vacancy from Thomas W Smiths resignation, Nicolay replaced Miss Lucy Solger who resigned. The secretary conveyed regrets to Solger for withdrawal and praised her service. Treasurer John Joy Holson reported funds will cover operations until about November 1. The board discussed fundraising plans and approved renting the 1722 G Street NW building for the West End division office, vacating 1710 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Annual meeting plans included Edward T Irving as a potential speaker. he is presently engaged with the National Red Cross Association in Washington.
The colored men's branch of the Young Men's Christian Association begins its fall opening Sunday at 3:00 p m in the True Reformers Building at Twelfth and U streets. Board of managers led by chairman B E J Morton and vice chairman B T L Baker includes E Rouser recording secretary William H. Davis W L Pollard G T Benson GC F Mi Browne BR Hosa Burs H Gonner J A Bostle W R Griffith DU W il Wo W Johnson James Langhorn J A a ford F D Lee Samuel W. Middleton G Robinson O T Fanfore Benjamin Washington and O A Williams. The group campaigns for a new building.
Spanish War Veterans and others may take a side trip to Virginia Tidewater historic sites via Norfolk and Washington boats. Steamers leave daily at 6:30 pm, looping past Potomac sites reachable from Fort Eustis and Norfolk. Boats connect railroad routes to Southern points and to New York and Boston. city offices are at Seventh Street Wharf and 705 Fourteenth Street.
A lengthy travel log lists numerous guests staying at major hotels in cities such as Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and others. The entries name many individuals and couples, with affiliations to residences and hotels including the Metropolilan Willard St James and Shoreham. The compiled roster includes travelers from Alabama California Georgia Massachusetts New York state North Carolina Texas Virginia Rhode Island Tennessee and beyond.
Ten indictments are returned by the grand jury. Names and charges include Arthur Tabba Lemuel Petralle alias Petretto for assault. William Bronaugh, Fosque, Leffingwell, and Georgina Harty for grand larceny. Robert Greenwall for embezzlement. James Freow for bakery theft. Robert Brooky for housebreak and other offenses. and additional entries referencing a stern Oct… as described in the fragment.
The Sunday Post promises wide coverage of Washington news and global events from North and South America to Europe Asia Africa and Australia with rare bits from distant regions. The description frames the paper as a comprehensive source for unexpected developments around the world.
The Washington Post reports an unexpected mountain peak rising from the Bering Sea in the Pribilof group. A trained scientist details the sudden island's appearance in a vivid, engaging article, with The Sunday Post as the first to print the story.
In The Sunday Post a column surveys queer buildings in Washington and the clash with sturdy modern structures. A note also reports the railway information bureau staff facing forty seven distinct questions in one think, revealing mental gymnastics behind station inquiries.
The page notes that the region grows larger yet the Sunday Post carries a large portion of it with fashion influence shaping women's minds. It promises additional pieces on fashion and related topics as well as non fashion items to interest family gentlemen.
The second installment of Anna Katherine Green's detective tale deepens the plot with startling surprises and mystifying developments that enthrall, surpassing the opening chapters in pace and intrigue.
The Illustrated Supplement promises reproductions of photographs featuring Washingtonians including government officials, athletes, Radnor College girls, and local firefighters. Do not miss this featured section in the Sunday issue.
The Sunday Post presents an interview with the junior Senator from Pennsylvania Senator Knox James B Morrow. It offers a valuable human document and a remarkable word etching.
The piece reports Alaska sending two delegates to Congress named Cale and Waskey who are preparing for their maiden bows to the House. The Sunday Post promises more details about these figures and the political move.
A brief society roundup highlights weddings engagements and receptions among familiar names in the community with notes on upcoming plans and social events.
In The Sunday Post coach Brooke urges players to thoroughly grasp the fundamentals of football before any progress. The message stresses basics, discipline, and steady skill-building as the path to improvement.
The Sunday Post financial pages will publish full market reports and comments for men of affairs. John Moody authors a piece on Bonds and What They Represent, examining the Art of Wall Street investing.
Real estate and housing items preview offers for property owners and homeseekers. The column lists various topics, developments, and notices related to property markets, building trends, and listings, indicating a broad range of items present in The Sunday Ps1.
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