Distinctive Garment Line Elevates Style and Grace
The keynote to the line’s popularity lies in the designers’ cut which gives the garments a unique style and greater grace and character than prior offerings.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
23
The keynote to the line’s popularity lies in the designers’ cut which gives the garments a unique style and greater grace and character than prior offerings.
The district faced calls for the resignation of Assistant Engineer Charles Fernald after Major Morrow found the charges of accepting gifts from contractors groundless yet urged appropriate caution. Fernald’s 1000 gift from Wainright and a later 200 loan from Brennan were cited as errors in judgment, but his overall service on grade crossing work was praised.
The South Washington Citizens Association asks the Commissioners to fix Seventh Street SW between B Street and Maryland Avenue, Twelfth Street NW to SW between B Street, and B Street. Engineering reports repairs done on Seventh and Twelfth Streets, but C Street remains unrepaired as it is to be resurfaced soon.
A petition signed by Charles C. Glover and about one hundred residents near Connecti cut avenue northwest protests the proposed Seventeenth street northwest to A street then Connecticut avenue extension. The Commissioners will notify petitioners of an unfavourable report on the extension bill in Congress.
A district hearing yesterday heard protests from representatives of several loan companies against proposed suppression legislation. Proponents argued the bill unnecessary as lenders already benefit borrowers, while supporters urged a three person commission to mediate disputes. The bill would cap interest at 10 percent per year, though it differs from the congressional plan under consideration.
Washington ministers union objects to Jim Crow signs on street and steam railway cars entering the District and asks commissioners to act. Railways including C O R, Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon, and Washington Arlington and Falls Church say they will comply by removing or covering the signs while in the District. The commissioners had already requested removal or covering of the signs.
J A Harley sells a brick window dwelling at 1534 Q street NW with 20 by 100 feet and eight rooms. Purchasers view property as an investment and Moore and Hill sell 1115 EF street NE for Noble J Thomas, a two story brick dwelling for residential use. SL Lansbury sells Lot at 15th and Delafield to C B Walt, plan a ten room house, price around 2500. Shannon and Luchs report sale of a two story brick dwelling on 040 street NW for James Maddux, eight rooms, home occupancy, price about 460.
The 400 Club finance committee learned that Columbia Typographical Union No 101 voted Sunday to join the effort to reduce the Associated Charities deficit. Woodward & Lothrop sent a $110 check for ten memberships to support the fund. Miss Green, secretary of the charities, enrolled Phips Born & Co. as a member.
Washington T Nailor funeral held at his late residence then Rock Creek Cemetery with Episcopal service by Rev Dr Snyder of Church of the Incarnation. Large turnout of friends and residents attended amid floral tributes, pallbearers listed including Albert Grimes P De Graw Daniel Loughran and others.
Senator William J. Stone of Missouri and Representative Henry T. Rainey of Illinois will headline a mass meeting by the District of Columbia Democratic Association in the Munsey building hall tomorrow night. Other likely speakers include Jesse B. Wilson, Frederick L. Siddens, and T. F. Monahan with primary discussions set for May 19.
Col Simon Chamberlain veteran of the Civil War died at his Waterford home from rheumatic complications contracted in the army. Born in North Gelde Vermont in 1834 he served in the 118th New York Infantry and the 25th New York Cavalry earning a colonel brevet. He later served in the regular army and was connected with the Treasury and Loyal Legion. Survived by wife and six children. Funeral set for Arlington at 3:45 PM.
The Washington Young Men’s Christian Association will host a Monday evening reception inviting visitors to tour the buildings and see the organization’s activities. A musical program accompanies the event as guests inspect facilities and equipment.
A historical tour praises a 125 mile stretch along New Jersey coast from Long Branch to Cape May. It highlights forty resorts including Long Branch West End Elberon Asbury Park Ocean Grove Avon Belmar Belme Spring Lake Sea Girt Atlantic City and Cape May with rail access via the Pennsylvania Railroad linking all destinations.
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