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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1911
Page
8
Saks presents a bold offer on suits and topcoats priced from ten to forty five dollars, highlighting high grade weaves, linings, and tailoring. The 20 grade stands out with exclusive shades and English models crafted by Saks artisans, emphasizing conservative yet characterful designs.
Wo Haskell, superintendent of weights and measures, urges uniform national laws to require net weight labeling on packages, noting widespread short measurements that raise costs. He calls for barrel and crate standards and licensing for sellers. District officials report improvements in coal weights and dairy inspections, though 1 percent of 500,000 milk bottles were short.
Two 15 year old boys, Paul Sampson and Stephen Lascota, were given months' probation in juvenile court after scolding lectures on theft. They were charged with stealing a fountain pen from Miss Burton at 1744 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, smashing a window and fence to enter the home. Witness George Lawrence saw them flee. one judge warned of reform school if caught again and their fathers promised reform measures.
George Langley was charged in juvenile court with failing to support his two children and wife, who live at 612 Fourteenth Street Northeast. He claimed his wife had an affinity and wished to reconcile, but she refused to return. Judge Callan ordered Langley to pay $3 weekly for child support.
Pauline Wayne the White House cow was placed in a crate and shipped to Milwaukee to appear at the International Dairy Show in October. Loaned by the President at Senator Stephenson's urging, the cow will travel in a private stock car with an experienced keeper in charge for the trip to and from Milwaukee.
Demonstrations were held at College Park to test an automatic balancing device for aircraft invented by John Pearbox of Georgetown. Josef Richter conducted the trials with two flights. The stabilizer weighs two pounds and is powered by a small pendulum, proving effective in light winds but not yet tested above two miles per hour.
Judge DeLacy departed Washington yesterday on a speaking tour promoting juvenile courts. The first address was given last night in Wilsington, with plans to establish a local juvenile court similar to the one here. On Tuesday he will speak in Newport. During his absence Judge Callan of the municipal court will sit on the bench.
Baptists of the district plan a Baptist training school for Sunday school workers, opening tomorrow at Fifth Baptist Church. About 12 students are enrolled from regional congregations. courses cover organization pedagogy psychology architecture and evangelism. Instructors include Rev B W Spillman Rev Joseph T Watts Prof L F Leavell Rev J M Frost and Miss A L Williams.
A large Benning Citizens Association gathering at the Benning Hotel discussed widening Minnesota avenue and removing the grade crossing at Benning Avenue. Water mains are planned on Minnesota avenue and Benning road to the District line. Discussed need for fire engines instead of chemicals. Several new members joined. addresses by President Richardson Dr Sasage and Mr Siutler.
Board of Charities figures placed with District commissioners to trim the entire budget. Officials aim for a final appropriation just over 126000 dollars, about 590000 less than requested, with no specific function spared. Commissioners expect to finish estimates by mid next week.
National University Law School plans to open its forty third academic year with an assembly at 6 30 pm on October 2 at the law school building 818 820 Thirteenth Street Northwest The dean will outline course improvements new ratings and study arrangements and discuss the patent law course The faculty numbers 38 instructors and includes leading bench and bar figures in the District
A compact list of entertainment venues and ads includes vaudeville acts at Folies Bergere and Corinon Vaudeville, amid casino attractions and the Star and Garter Show. Also noted are beverage ads for ginger ale and port Sherry, plus local vendors offering oysters, cameras, and photographic services.
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