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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1911
Page
6
Saks and Campanti present a shifted fashion note contrasting the new season tones with familiar Grays and Browns. The piece highlights soft and rough fabrics, unfinished weaves, and a broader latitude in design, praising English styles for their natural shouldered coats and dignified fit.
Director Alexander T. Stuart proposes a geography method to teach by linking world relations and city locations, avoiding rote learning. Washington High School launches a real bank for students with deposits, checkbooks, an advisory board, student directors, and a steel safe.
Four young offenders faced Judge DeLury in juvenile court after stealing four bottles of soda from Harry Singleman’s store on U Street South. Charles Edward Lincoln, 8, and Nathaniel Tavis, 12, plus Jerome Taylor, Ashbury Taylor, and another 12 year old were ordered to hug their parents and seek forgiveness. Lincoln, who helped unlock the gate, was committed to the board of children’s guardians while the others received six months probation.
Policeman W. H. Bailey of the precinct was commended by the District commissioners for meritorious service in apprehending Emanuel Bell, the suspect in the assault on Mrs. Mazie Domdera on September 18. Capt. Charles T. Peck wrote the commendation, approved by Maj. Richard Sylvester, after Bailey recovered a hat tied to Bell and Bell received an eleven month sentence.
Weekly health department bulletin reports three grocers arrested for uncleanliness as the crusade against tainted foods continues. During the week 3 525 cantaloupes were destroyed for unsoundness along with herring potatoes and other items. The bulletin notes 109 deaths 148 births and 2 new typhoid cases amid ongoing farm inspections in Virginia Maryland and the District of Columbia.
At the annual convention 75 members attended. Lydia Moga from Princess Alice Lodge Worcester was named worthy grand president along with Sarah Berry Lawrence as vice president Elizabeth Tennant Lawrence as secretary and Sophia Whitehead Hartford as treasurer. Past Grand President Annie Parrott Bridgeport will install the officers this morning as delegates spent yesterday sightseeing and today marks the convention's final session.
The annual report of the board for demolition of insanitary buildings outlines proposed conversion of Goat Alley Hughes Court and Navy Place into interior parks. The board, led by Capt Wu M assistant engineer Woodward and health inspector Hacker, notes one insanitary house demolished last year and 213 repaired. Improvements displaced 698 tenants, most moving to the country. among affected residents 53 were white and the rest colored.
District commissioners approved resignations, transfers, and appointments at the tuberculosis hospital and Industrial Home School for Colored and White Children. Notable changes include Charles Gage resigning as pharmacist, M. Maynard filling the vacancy at $720 yearly, Payton Street resigning with James Osborne as laborer, Olivia B. Price resigning and Mary A. Stevens succeeding her at $360, Edna Grown named housemaid, and staff moves in the water department. Dr W W Wilkerson and Dr Frank Leech named to the medical examiners board for three years.
Commissioner Judson charges Corporation Counsel to consider intervening in the dispute between Capital Traction Company and Baltimore and Washington Transit Company. The aim is to brief the court on the constitutionality of universal transfers and safeguards for public rights.
A seven year old boy named George Tyler was committed to the Colored School by Judge Delacy in juvenile court on two theft charges. Witnesses described holding up in Jesse James style while the boy admitted to several thefts including taking a quarter from Wilford Red and eight cents from Miss Willie Brown.
Amusement listings note shows and prices at theaters and venues including Vaudeville acts like Two Orphans and The Star and Garter Show with times such as 2:15 and 8:15 p.m. plus late matinees. Also mentions theatre attractions at The Moulin Henge and other venues with street addresses and ticket prices.
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