Washington Notes on Army Spending and Political Shifts
The House votes 750000 for army purposes with 500000 for air ship building. Senator Aldrich presents a re enlistment bill for negro soldiers discharged after the Brownsville affair. Venezuela US arbitration talks stall. Rudowitz freed in Chicago after extradition refusal. House expunges Willetts speech denouncing Roosevelt. Post office appropriation bill passes. Roosevelt asks funds to raise the Maine wreck and names a navy reorganization commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Aldrich
Senate
Brownsville
Venezuela
United States
Christian Rudowitz
Root
Chicago
Willett
New York
Roosevelt
House
Post Office
Congress
Maine
Navy
Notable arrests and political shifts in early 20th century news
A roundup of political and public life events includes M. Lopukine, ex director of police in Russia, jailed on high treason accusations. Fliha Root visiting Hot Springs Arkansas ahead of a New York Senate term. Edward Lauterbach suing New York City for 150000 over a fatal car crash. Warden Armstrong charged with bribery. Mrs. James Harry confessing to murder. Taft at the Gatun dam site. Frank P. Glazier convicted for misusing Michigan funds. George Christie taking a Budapest singing job for ten dollars daily. Malcolm Patterson sworn in for a second Tennessee term. John Sinclair elevated to the peerage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Lopukine
Russia
Fliha Root
Hot Springs
Ark
New York
Edward Lauterbach
Warden Armstrong
Jackson
Mich
James Harry
Sharon
Taft
Gatun Dam
Frank P. Glazier
Michigan
Wiest
George Christie
Milan
Servia
Budapest
Malcolm R. Patterson
Tennessee
John Sinclair
Scotland
National and World News Summary from Indianapolis Dispatch
Delegates at the UMWA convention in Indianapolis approve Thomas B. Lewis leadership by roll call 1627 to 1054. Taft inspects Panama Canal works at Culebra cut and Gatun dam. US Supreme Court rules against wallpaper trust in Lewis Voight case. Jacob F. Gmelich inaugurated Missouri lieutenant governor after recount. Nevada legislature considers anti Japanese immigration. Roosevelt criticized. A fleet fire among Chinese flower boats claims at least 250 lives. Venezuela moves to sue ex President Castro over Gomez plot. Herman Billik becomes convict No 1139 at Joliet Penitentiary. Navy seeks bids for a wireless tower 3000 miles sea link. Milton Florida fire destroys town, $200,000 loss. banks and city hall burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Taft
Culebra
Gatun
Panama Canal
Supreme Court of the United States
Wallpaper Trust
Lewis Voight & Sons
Cincinnati
Jacob F. Gmelich
Missouri
Nevada
Roosevelt
Venezuela
Castro
Gomez
Herman Billik
Joliet
Navy Department
Washington
Milton
Fla
Senate Adopts Admiration for Marconi Clerks on Republic
The New York senate passes a resolution praising the Marconi operator on the Republic and the crews of the Republic Florida Baltic Gresham and Seneca for heroic services during the collision. Lawsuits follow as owners sue for damages. a French medal is planned for Jack Binns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Senate
Marconi
Republic
Florida
Baltic
Gresham
Seneca
Court of Admiralty
New York
White Star Line
Jack Binns
Bulgaria
Russia
F. R. McDonald
Illinois-Indiana Council
International Union of Electrical Workers
Hodgenville
Lincoln
Senate
House
Abraham Lincoln
United States
George Busse
Mayor Busse
Chicago
Lucius Tuckerman
Gust Johnson
Omaha
Nathaniel Workman
Lexington
W. H. Poole
Montevista
Col
Father John of
Kronstadt
St. Petersburg
Supreme Court of the
Consolidated Gas Company of
Immigration
Keefe
Washington
America
C. H. Labodie
South Bend
Ind
Labodie
Walkerville
Canada
C. W. Morse
Jerome
Panama Canal
Douglas Robinson
Fred Peacock
Cathlamet
Wash
Madelaine Longtaine
Gomez
Zayas
Cuba
Secret Police
Rockies
Detroit
Texas
Peking
The
Times
Portal
Kermit
N. D
Fur Turbans Trimmed With Flowers In Evening Style
A description outlines fur turbans trimmed with gardenias roses and orchids. It notes two or three velvet geranium accents tucked into left side fur, plus an ermine French turban with velvet geraniums and a white turban with a purple orchid. It mentions boat shaped turbans and scarf and bow effects with satin or metallic tissue, fringe and pendant ends.
Printed pique fabrics for early spring sewing
Printed white pique fabrics appear on counters for the early spring season. Used in Paris, the pique is soft and covered with stripes, dots and flowers in new colors. Though a bit heavy for shirtwaists, it makes admirable one piece summer gowns. Strips are used for collar cuffs and skirt borders on white linen gowns and suits.
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Paris
New Buckles Dominate Gowns In Empire and Grecian Styles
Fashion notes describe oversized buckles on front or back of gowns, not at the waist. Buckles measure five to six inches, studded with turquoise, pearls, corals and emeralds. Cabochons are cut round or pointed and bedded in metal, often with heavy fringe. Worn with empire or Grecian frocks.
Roses of Satin Ribbon Hat Decoration Trend
Couture note from Vogue describes oversized satin ribbon roses in natural tones with brown natural stems and greenery. A single rose is chosen to adorn a hat, highlighting a restrained millinery accent.
Versatile Work Tray Shown For Nursery Tasks
An illustration features a work tray whose usefulness spans many tasks. Shown as ideal for the nursery it can rest on a side table and hold socks for darning or any small project to be picked up during odd moments.
Craft Box with Pincushion and Ribbon Threads
A box made from cardboard or wood with one side removed is covered in silk or brocade and lined in silk satin. The base is padded to serve as a pincushion, edges bordered with silk cord, and sides feature satin pockets for tools. A ribbon strap holds a thimble and loops hold four reels of cotton, usable without removing reels.
Testimonial Endorsement for Peruna by Joseph H Chase
A letter from Joseph H Chase of 804 Tenth St Washington DC endorses Peruna as a superior tonic and cure for coughs colds and catarrh and authorizes its use in any publication. Peruna Drug Co of Columbus Ohio receives the testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna Drug Co
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna
Joseph H. Chase
Tenth St
Washington, D. C
Peruna touted as cure for colds and grippe in letters
Mr. C Happy of Hardin Missouri and Mr. J Clifford Figg Jr of Richmond Virginia endorse Peruna as effective against catarrhal troubles and colds. They note throat and lung relief after multiple bottles and tablets are available with a free booklet from The Peruna Co Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clifford Figg, Jr
East
Marshall St
Richmond
Peruna
Peruna Co
Columbus
Ohio
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Washington Notes
Ance
Ren
Catarre
Joseph Hall Chase
Pega Ann
Besress
Dr.d.jayne
Bey
Automatic Cash Sales Machine Company
New Street
New York City
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