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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1902
Page
10
The store touts a toboggan month with deep discounts across sections. Men’s suits see cuts of 2 to 5 dollars on seasonable Morse-made tradesuits. Boys’ suits priced 5, 6 and 7 drop to 3.75, with sizes 3 to 16 years. Shoes fall from 2.50 or 3.00 to 2.15. Evening entertainment features marches and waltzes while a prince departs for New York amid police escort.
At the White House East Room a lavish Prince Henry dinner featured electric light decorations, pink primroses, and a crescent table. President Roosevelt chaired with Lord Pauncefote and Count Cassini among many dignitaries. A long guest list included diplomats, generals, and notable officials as the German and American hosts exchanged toasts amid Marine Band selections.
Prince Henry of Prussia arrived in Washington at 10 20 am with a welcoming German embassy delegation. Secretary Hay Long and Pearce greeted him at the depot while a cavalry bugle signal announced the arrival. The cortege moved toward the White House under a formal yet simple greeting from officials.
The February White House reception for Prince Henry of Prussia featured a lavish floral decor in the Blue Room and Red Parlor. President Roosevelt greeted the prince privately before introducing him to Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Alice Roosevelt, and Cabinet members, as Marine guards and bands lined the entrance in formal ceremony.
After a White House reception, President makes a return call on Prince Henry at the German embassy. The prince arrives as cavalry bugles announce the approaching party and trooper escort clatters down Massachusetts avenue toward the intersection.
Spitz Bros and Mork announce they have not sold out and continue business in the old building at 69 Summer Street. They invite customers to view stock of men and boys black suits in the latest spring shapes, including items in process of manufacture and heavy and medium weights from late deliveries. Until repairs on street floors are finished, customers may find them on the Third Floor.
A description notes the prince in a carriage with Admiral Evans as they ride near Thomas Circle. They are followed by carriages carrying distinguished naval and military officers from the prince's suite and German embassy staff. A battalion of engineers is present.
Prince Henry and his suite visited both houses of Congress in Washington briefing leaders from the House and Senate. Police escorted the royal party through crowded rotunda and statuary hall as adoring members, including ex-Speaker Grow, met the prince for brief formalities and cordial handshakes before a Senate reception.
General Henderson and Mr Hitt welcomed Prince Henry as he entered the U S House gallery. The prince, amid a tense Philippine debate, sat in the front row and attracted enthusiastic applause from lawmakers and spectators as he departed with his escort.
Prince Henry visited the German embassy in Washington, greeted by a guardsmen group, with the imperial flag on display and a German welcome. President Roosevelt arrived to return the call, sharing brief, cordial exchanges. DC commissioners then presented a welcome, with Prince Henry praising longstanding U S German ties dating to 1787.
Prince Henry hosted a grand reception for the diplomatic corps in Washington at 8:00 p.m. with ambassadors and ministers in attendance along with their staffs, marking one of the day’s most brilliant functions.
A grand New Year’s Day scene at the White House featured naval and civil attaches in full uniform, with Prince Henry in the drawing room. Ambassadors from France, Susser, Italy, and Mexico were ushered in after private conferences, followed by ministers and staffs amid a glittering display of European regiments and decorations.
Prince Henry, escorted by German envoy, began calls on Washington’s foreign ambassadors, leaving cards at the British, French, Russian, Italian, and Mexican embassies. He did not visit foreign ministers due to their rank.
The President received a pastel portrait of Prince Henry in naval dress and a bust of the Emperor before a White House dinner. An autograph naval scale prepared by the Emperor accompanied the gifts, with the bust showing the Emperor in Corps Guard uniform and an eagle-tipped helmet.
On returning to the German embassy at 1 o'clock the prince and his party dined with the German ambassador and staff. The table for 22 included Prince Henry in the seat of honor with Dr. Von Holleben opposite. No American guests were present beyond the honorary escort officers.
Berlin reports in today’s German newspapers detail the New York reception for Prince Henry the brother of the Emperor. Coverage spans one to two pages, noting spontaneous goodwill and large organized demonstrations. Court circles are gratified by the hospitality and by editorial praise across periodicals.
Paris commentary notes irony in Prince Henry of Prussia’s U S reception. Temps laments the shift from hard power to silk and velvet diplomacy as Washington fetes contrast with Europe’s monarchies. Observers say the republic’s focus on history slows for a prince’s arrival.
Mayor Seth Low proclaims February 2 a gala day in New York City. The emperor of Germany's yacht Meteor is to be launched at Shooter's Island, and Prince Henry of Prussia will receive the Freedom of the City at City Hall. Citizens urged to display national flags.
Seaver said he had heard nothing of the matter but stated any contemplated action would be raised at tonight's School Board meeting. The remark appears in the column detailing ongoing school district discussions and upcoming agenda items.
Prince Henry expressed appreciation for the welcome at the national capital through an official close to him. He praised President Roosevelt and the American public for their sincere hospitality during his White House, embassy, and Capitol visits, and said he reciprocates the goodwill fully.
Prince Henry's arrival escort faced a dramatic episode as Herbert D. A. Pierce leaped into his carriage to speed to the White House. Horses ran wild through crowded streets, police and militia cleared the way, a spectator was knocked down, a mounted officer fell, and two men finally steadied the horses at the White House gate. Pierce remained unshaken, learning no serious injuries occurred.
President Roosevelt and party depart Washington just before midnight for New York to witness the launch of the Meteor, a yacht built for the German Emperor. Accommodation includes Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Alice Roosevelt to christen, Cabinet members Hitch cock and Root, Senator Lodge, Spooner, Representative Rittauer, Dr. Pickerall, and others. The train leaves amid ceremonial crowds, following Prince Henry's earlier departure.
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