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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1907

Page

4

Bride Rockefeller’s gown a costly work of art

Miss Ethel Rockefeller and Marcellus Hartley Dodge wed at the Rockefeller home on April 18. The ceremony in the drawing room was conducted by Rev. Dr. Ernest M. Stires at 3:30 p.m. The bride wore a white satin gown with extensive point lace and a long train. her trousseau included about fifty gowns from Paris workshops and Fifth Avenue modistes. Surrounded by relatives and close friends, the ceremony blended wealth and fashion as guests praised the elaborate wardrobe and lace detailing.

Washington New York Ethel Geraldine Rockefeller Marcellus Hartley Dodge Wiliam Rockefeller Firth Avenue Ernest M. Stires St. Thomas’ Church Anna Lush Tarrytown Basent Lefferts William G. Rockefeller Percy A. Rockefeller Join ID. Rockefeller John D Rockefeller, Jr Spellman Sears Stillman Marcellus Hartley D. Hunter McAlpin Miss Rockefeller Judea Paquin Worth Callot Dencet Drecoll Beer Paris America Fifth Avenue Forty-fifth Street Trousseau Ler Forty-eixth Street Thirtieth Street Dodge Dreas Bellevue-Stratford Orpheus Club Robert Massey Preyton Clarence Gardner Edward Shipper van Leer J. Kaatroven Horace Jayne la Dame Eux Camillas Bliss Helen Ware Helen Voorhees Martha Groomé Emien Hare James Gamble Jayne Martha Groome Misa Jufe Phillips Agnes Groome Misa Wleanor ¥Elton Rachel Tatnall Emily St. Patrick's Ua Tiral Madison Avenue Fifty-first Street Marjory Turnb‘bol Lata Cleut Frank Turnbull Tuesday Yefternoon Charles de Loosey Oelrichs Charles May Oelrichs Monsignor Lavelle Archibald Turnbull J. Appleton Hopkins Mr. Gelrich Blanche M. Gelrichs Harry Qelrichs Grace Chapin Chapin Albert Gray

Bride’s trousseau dazzles with Fremish laces and rings

A bride’s attire features costly Fremish fabrics with translucent faces, contrasting laces, and real point lace. Devonshire point, a royal wedding staple, anchors the gown’s tresseau as rare Oriental cut stones from a Broadway importer add jeweled sparkle to this elaborate display.

Devonshire Point England Broadway

Governors Decline Joint Drill With Coast Artillery

Gov. Preston Lea of Delaware declines joining the joint coast artillery drill citing militia encampment at Jamestown. Gov. Swanson of Virginia plans to deploy Virginia militia to Jamestown training with units including the Richmond Light Infantry Blues. Acting Sec. Oliver approves four Alabama National Guard companies for joint drills at Fort Moultrie, South Carolina after last year’s cyclone.

Preston Lea Delaware Oliver Coast Artillery Gov Swanson Virginia Jamestown Organized Militia of Co. C. Vaughan Richmond Light Infantry Blues Murray Alabama National Guard Fort Moultrie South Carolina Alabama Coast Defenses

Remission of Navy Court-Martial Reprimand

Capt Theodore H. Low of the Marine Corps was court-martialed in New York on charges of inefficient performance of duty related to funds. He was convicted but exonerated of criminal intent, suspended for three months and publicly reprimanded. Navy Department reduced the punishment to no suspension and no harsh reprimand.

Navy Department Secretary of the Navy

General Markley Retires From Army After Long Service

Brig Gen Alfred Barkley, recently promoted from colonel of the Thirteenth Infantry, retired on age grounds. Civil War veteran served with 197th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Col Earl G Thomas of the Eleventh Infantry promoted to brigadier general, serving in Cuba and from Illinois. former Blenth Winola Cavalry member.

Alfred Wu. Barkley Thirteenth Infantry 197Th Pennsylvania Volunteers Earl G. Thomas Eleventh Infantry Cuba Wee Markley Thomas Blenth Iwinola Cavalry

Navy Accepts Kansas Battle Ship at League Island Yard

The battleship Kan aps was placed in commission at League Island Navy Yard Philadelphia today in a ceremony on the Kansas quarterdeck witnessed by officers crew and officiating yard officials. Capt Charles Vreeland Read orders from Navy Department appointing him commander and received a receipt for the ship in good order and condition.

League Island Yard Philadelphia Kanaps League Island Navy Yard Kansas Navy Yard Navy Department Washington Charles Vreeland

Army Orders and Naval Movements 1907

Leaves of absence and transfers for army officers including First Lieut James Abbott Lieutenant Allen and Ephraim Peyton with postings to Eighteenth Infantry and Wilmington Delaware. Movements add retirement notices for Captain Steward and Captain Knowlton. Naval orders assign Capt C E Wrostead to command Kannan, With sick leave for Surgeon R Spear and staff duties for Lieut Tompkins and Parker.Vessels arrive and depart including Chattanooga Arethusa Aberdenns Onces Lebanon Morris Hannibal Dixie and Minnesota sailing to Havana and New York Navy Yard.

James B. Abbott Bixnal Corps Charles O Allen Thirtieth Infantry Ephraim G Teyton Eighteenth Infarirs Ephraim G Peyton Seventeenth Infantry Eighteenth Infantry Charles L. McKain Baventeanth Trantey Charles Allen Teach Littell Wilmington Del Quartermaster’s Department Theophilus G. Steward Liser Charles C Todd Pascock Military School San Antonio Tex Joseph 2 Knowlton Artillery Corps Fortayer C. E. Wrostead Kannan R. Spear J. H. Dayton United States Pacific Olopgipe F. L Lieat J. T. Tompkins Ensim Parker West Virgins H. H. Maxson Homs Chattanooga Chinkiaagi Arethusa Norfolk Newport News Hampton Roads Lebanon Lamberta Point Minnesota Morris Port Royal New York Navy Yard Hannibal Philadelphia Hampton Road Dixie Clentuegos Havana

A Soldier's Return Home Told by Edward Carroll

Edward Carroll, Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant of Engineers, U S Army retired, recounts his health collapse after bronchitis while serving with the troops in China. He credits Father John’s Medicine with a rapid recovery and longevity in his kit, claiming it cleared his lung trouble and improved his strength.

Father John Peking Carroll Father John Edward Carroll U. S. Army Father Joan

Nixon Buys Beauvoir Tract For About Eighty Thousand

Nevada Senator Nixon buys ten acre Beauvoir estate near Washington’s Cathedral grounds from Senator Newlands for about 80000 dollars. The deal via Fisher Co. torn down to build a modern residence with prime city views. Nixon’s wealth grew from Nevada gold mining, real estate, banking, farming and stock raising.

Banster George 8. Nixon Nevada Banstor Francis G. Newlands Beauvoir Woodley Road Episcopal Cathedral Thomas J. Fisher & Co Senator Newlands Washington Cathedral Grounds Wisconsin Avenue Oak View Cleveland Heights John W. Thompson Twin Oaks Gardiner G. Hubbard Charles J. Bell American Security and Trust Company Charles C. Glover Riggs National Bank Admiral Dewey Nixon Fawant J. Stellwagen Fisher Company

Women blamed by coachmen for horse cruelty fad

New York coachmen at a Colonial Hall meeting attacked women of high society for promoting curb bits high rein and docked tails. David Belals of the New York Humane Society and his wife spoke as coachmen denounced cruel equipment. They cited employer pressure and hunger as reasons to comply.

Washington Post New York Buch Colonial Hall Fitty Fourth Street David Belals New York Humane Society

Plans for two 20000 ton U S battle ships

Secretary Metcalf yesterday signed plans and specifications for two 20000 ton battleships to be built for the United States Navy. They will follow the Dreadnought type, sent to two navy yards and private shipbuilders for bids. Plans go out April 20 with bids opened June 20.

Metcalf United States Navy

Social Gossip and society intrigue ripple through New York

The column surveys fashion, diplomacy, and scandal from Limoges ware tariffs to a libel clash involving Mrs. Frederick Guest. It notes West Point social tensions, a sharp rise in Limoges ware prices, a diplomat’s wife missteps, theater and poster artistry, a secret wedding in Somerset, and a New York society wedding at St Patrick’s parish house.

Johns Hopkins Biologist Dr Wall Elected Above 100 Members

National Academy of Sciences elected four new members Joseph P Iddinga Harmon Northrup Morse Franklin Paine Wall and Elihu Thomson. Wall became the first to be elected beyond the historic 100 member cap. Open session featured papers by Simon Newcomb and W W Campbell with remarks from Yale’s L Day and Carnegie’s Bailey Willis. Dr Remsen led as president and the session closed at the National Museum with thanks to Dr Whicott and Dr Hague. Next meeting set for November at the American Museum of History New York City.

National Academy ,of Science Joseph P. Iddinga Chicago University Harmon Northrup Morse Fiead Chemical Laboratory Johns Hopkins University Franklin Paine Wall Johns Hopkins Elihu Thomson Massachusetts Institute of Teranology General Electric Company Themson Schenectady Boston Academy Wall Simon Newcomb W. W. Campbell Lick Observatory Cal L. Day Yale Ka- Remsen Naonal Museum Washington Assembly Remsen Charles D. Whicott National Museum Arnold Hague American Museum of History New York City

Celebrate Lexington Night at First Congregational Church

Tonight's observance marks the battle anniversary at First Congregational Church in Washington. William Marsh presides with Rev J Nevett Stesle officiating, featuring organ recitals, color presentation, addresses by John Goode, and choral performances, with reserved seats until 8 15 p m for invited patriotic societies before public access.

Lexington First Congregational Church Tenth G Streets William Marsh District of Columbia Society B.A Re J Nevett Stesle Trinity Church New York J. W. Bischoff District of Columbia Sword of Bunker HM Gale J. Walter Humphrey John Goode Columbia Afdresa Yonrid McLean D.4 J. J Muir Sfty Wolves Br. Percy

Munyon’s Cure Catalog Claims Wide Range of Remedies

An OCR listing of Munyon’s cures claims to treat colds headaches dyspepsia kidney and liver troubles indigestion and other ailments. It advertises numerous remedies with prices and statements of quick relief and disease cures aimed at a broad audience.

Manyou Price Prid Munyon Frice Prine Biaa- Lyon

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