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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1911
Page
7
Capital boomers back an ambitious campaign with civic bodies railways and steamship companies rallying in support. Several leading businessmen would tour Dixie cities to lure firms to Washington markets before moving farther north. Commercial Center of South is the slogan with ample shipping facilities cited.
Representative business leaders plan a campaign to lure Southern buyers to Washington each spring and winter. They would send delegates to Southern cities to promote Washington’s bargains and position the capital as a gateway for Southern tours, conventions, and trade, backed by the Chamber of Commerce and rail/steamship firms. Sixteen Southern states are cited as backing this push to shift Northern commerce toward Washington.
Washington business leaders and civic groups plan a campaign to make the capital the commercial hub of the South. Chamber of Commerce officials, steamboat executives, and district commissioners back extended southern trade outreach, with railways offering facilities and a campaign to lure Southern merchants and tourists to Washington for conventions and purchases.
The Rev Dr T Willis president of Virginia Christian College in Lynchburg warned at the Christian Missionary Society convention that republics die when college professors teach little morality. He urged more Christian instruction and cited examples of professors leading students away from upright life. The convention in Lynchburg included devotions, addresses, and committee appointments as delegates arrived from Maryland Delaware the District of Columbia and other states.
Weather conditions report clearing eastern states after a New England disturbance with rains across the Ohio valley and Gulf region. A separate item notes a failed robbery at 1001 U Street Northwest as a negro attempted to steal from a grocery cash drawer, knocking clerk Benjamin Jewler down before escaping.
Benjamin Hubbard's past marriage to a Tennessee bride is recounted amid family tension with his father Col. James L. Hubbard of a Lovingston area plantation. Meanwhile Dr. Pettit’s funeral is planned at Roselana near Arrington with Fleetwood Lodge in charge and Gov. Mann’s staff expected to attend. The service will be led by local ministers and burial will follow in the family plot.
Raymond J. Trumbo the driver of the store manager eloped with Nellie Malsberger head fitter in the women dress department. They married in Rockville using the employer's auto and returned to 441 O street Washington. Both resume duties today.
Policeman R L May of the Tenth precinct was attacked by three men while breaking up a saloon disturbance on New Jersey avenue. He subdued the suspects John Fitzpatrick 23 Daniel Kelly 36 and John Broderick 24 who live on 3 street northwest and took them to the Eighth precinct station where assault charges were filed. May, off duty in plain clothes, remained unharmed aside from facial injuries. The suspects allegedly attacked him as he waited for the wagon after detaining a fourth man.
Lansburghs Bros advertises a large sale at 420-426 7th St and 417-425 8th St featuring two toned and all wool fabrics. Shoppers are urged to attend without fail and enjoy first time shows of many styles including storm serges cheviots stripes and mohair. Limited quantities on some items.
The grand lodge of the Independent Order of the Daughters of St George met in session with Mrs. Elizabeth Jones welcoming attendees. The event, at Princesa of Wales Chapter lodge rooms, 516 Ninth Street NW, will conclude tomorrow afternoon with an evening social and today’s officer elections. Delegates including Mrs. Ellen Burley and Mrs. Mary Heywood joined initiates from several states.
Secretary Wilson returned from a Western trip with no comment on President Taft's handling of the Harvey W. Wiley case. He had not discussed the matter with the President nor read the full letter exonerating Wiley. A conference on Agriculture Department efficiency is anticipated after the President's Washington return. Governor Hoard was invited to Milwaukee's international daily show October 7 17, with date to be fixed.
The Rev G S Wingert a venerable minister of the Brethren of Christ died today at the home of his daughter in law Mrs Abram B Wingert near Chambersburg Md He was 81 years old.
Attorneys for the receiver petition again to enforce a one fare rate between Takoma Park and the Capital Traction line. The ICC ruled it had no jurisdiction, but lawyers differ on the outcome. An interchange of transfers at Kennedy and Fourteenth streets would be required, and Capital Traction has not agreed. A District Supreme Court suit seeks to force compliance, with a hearing expected in October.
Information from Washington states Carl J. Brock died in San Francisco late yesterday. He was 33, unmarried, son of Henry Brock former Congress Hotel proprietor. A former civil engineer, he lived in Washington until four years ago, later moving to the Pacific coast. Survived by five siblings, cremation planned and ashes to be brought to Washington for interment.
In the third precinct three youths Leroy Lenpen 18 of 2108 I street NW Roger Lansdale 17 of 1128 25th street NW and James Parrot 16 of 1914 22nd street NW were arrested on a charge of unlawful assembly on the highways. They face a police court hearing this morning to determine the legality of their arrest and whether skating in pairs or threes on public streets violates the old law.
Edward W. Thornburg of 608 Maryland Avenue Northeast was fined in police court for stealing cones of the Transcript, the local legal paper. The case followed months of nondelivery complaints blamed on carriers. Thornburg was arrested by Police Officer Terry after being caught taking a paper from a door step, with Thomas McKnew appearing as the Transcript’s complainant.
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