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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1911
Page
6
Saks & Company promotes designers who fuse human interest with common sense fashion. Clothes are proportioned for physique and consistently fit, reflecting workroom craftsmanship and controlled tailoring that gives each garment its distinctive personality. We are the local agents for Hanan Shoes.
Archie B R Thompson, charged with killing Joseph H Pope in front of the Thompson home at Laytonsville Maryland, awaits bail while attorney Kilgour presses self defense and habeas corpus. Pope’s funeral planned for Goshen Methodist Church this afternoon. witnesses to be questioned to determine degree.
Herman Gasch longtime president of the German American Insurance Company died at his home 817 Fourteenth Street NW after months of paralysis aged 60. Born in Saxony he arrived in Washington in 18 and built a tobacco wholesale business before entering insurance thirty years ago. Survived by four children and one son in Fairfax Funeral held at 2 PM today with Rev A R Hussey presiding Interment in Glenwood Cemetery private
George Johnson aged 18 of 5 Florida avenue faced juvenile court on a charge of obstructing traffic. Police officer William Napier testified he found Johnson asleep inside a wagon as cars were held on Florida avenue. Judge De Lacey released him with a smile after warning of the violation.
Frank Gass, 13, of 74 Park Road Northwest, was severely injured on his right foot when he slipped under a northbound Capital Traction Company streetcar near Fourteenth Street and Florida Avenue Northwest. He was taken to Emergency Hospital in the car of K B Ketcher, 621 Quincy Street Northwest, who was nearby. The boy, on roller skates, grabbed the car to be pulled up, slipped, and was run over. Injuries are cuts and bruises. amputation is not required.
The State Department disclosed that Peru ordered seven submarine boats from an American shipyard as part of dollar diplomacy. Argentina also leads in building two of the world's largest battleships in American yards, following the same policy.
Ro Kann, Sons & Co. unveiled Parisian, London, and American millinery and fashion at its fall opening to packed crowds in the city. Hats featured wide brims, high crowns, and velvet trims from Paris and London, with tailored London walking styles and American models echoing both. Coats include reversible two faced pieces. dresses, waists, and skirts showcase lace, fringe, and metallics. The display runs through today and tomorrow with special prices. the two remaining days promise strong sales as shoppers flock to the fashion hall.
Engineer Commissioner Judson outlined city improvements aimed at cutting costs in asphalt street repairs street lighting and street cleaning while shifting water toward a businesslike administration. He said asphalt maintenance will drop 35000 from last year and lighting and cleaning budgets will fall about ten thousand dollars, as the McMillan park priorities guide land purchases and park acquisitions over several years.
President Taft commuted the sentence of Margaret Blevins of Big Stone Gap Virginia from one month in jail and a $100 fine for evading whisky taxes to a $100 fine due to her age and frailty. This marks the first clemency for a woman applicant during his administration. A separate item reports the Juliet Quality Shop opening at 915 G Street showcasing a Parisian ostrich tower hat and other feather millinery, with noted Grand Prix quill and marabout fashion items.
Parents of six year old Lawrason Perry plan Pasteur treatment after a stray cat at 1117 Sixth Street Southwest bit the boy six times. The cat tested rabid by the Bureau of Animal Industry and was killed by Robert Campbell Club. Two dogs taken to the pound died Sunday. one fox terrier scratched Robert Brown and another dog also had rabies.
Excursions today include Chevy Chase cars from New York avenue and Fifteenth street at short intervals, and Mount Vernon steamer Charles Macalester departures at 10 am and 2 20 pm. Marine Band plays every evening. Glen Echo service from Fourteenth and F streets NW. Quick notes on local ads for beverages, Kodak services, and classified Post Want Ads free.
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton recounts a humorous stage story about a woman of uncertain age finally breaking behind the scenes. The piece opens a September Family Magazine feature, part of the Washington Post’s upcoming Sunday edition.
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