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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1911
Page
5
A post news item promotional piece announces Webster's New Standard Dictionary described as the most complete English language reference. It claims Noah Webster roots, modern updates, phonetic spellings, and comprehensive entries with color illustrations and educational features. Subscribers can obtain it via The Post with minor packing and shipping costs.
Scientists and societies press a final effort to locate a remaining wild pigeon nest on the North American continent. Ornithologists report possible sightings to the Department of Agriculture, with one bird said to survive in Cincinnati's geological gardens. Prof C F Hodge at Clark College oversees rewards reaching thousands of dollars for a finding pair.
The Knights of Columbus seek to make October 12 a legal holiday nationwide and in the District of Columbia. Cardinal Gibbons started the campaign, with support from District Commissioners and state campaigns planned to urge Congress. Stanton C. Peelle named Special Aid to assist in the Capitol Grounds condemnation case extending to Union Station.
District excise board members press for removing the word knowingly from liquor-sale laws to shift proof of illegal sales onto licensees and employees. Widespread support cited by Trade Richards who notes current wording fails to convict sellers who do not prove intent. Also reports John F. McCarron elected senior class president at Georgetown Law School and notes upcoming Doomsday Book editor election.
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