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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1904
Page
11
The Series of August Sales just begun will continue through the month. Daily offerings cover several classes of goods. In addition to specials, complete assortments of staple merchandise and summer helps and necessities are available in all departments.
Hundreds of fine women’s Oxfords offered at nearly half price. New patent colt shoes with Cuban heels and turn soles, in sizes 24 to 6 AA to D. All pairs are new, up to date, and from a firm unable to accept delivery on time.
A sale note shows prices of two fifty a pair, down from four dollars. The display is on the center counter of Shye Department third floor near Rath Street.
Our August Sale of Household Linens offers "seconds" from a leading manufacturer at 23 to 34 percent under typical prices. Imperfections like oil spots or coarse thread lightly affect wear and appearance. Included are table cloths in several sizes such as 2x34 and 2x24 yards.
A listing advertising linen items including pillow cases in several sizes from 40x36 to 54x26 inches, bolster cases in multiple dimensions, hand embroidered centerpieces, Huck towels 18x36 inches priced at 12 4c each or $1.35 per dozen, and Turkish bath towels 24x45 inches. Prices range from $1.25 to $7.50 per item with discounts offered.
Santa Barbara Cal Aug 1 The battleship Ohio completed a speed trial in Santa Barbara channel returning to port at 1 pm A small fraction below 18 knots is indicated after accounting for tidal allowances A second trial will be held within a week or ten days to determine if she exceeded 18 knots and to confirm the gov ernment required speed.
Edward Fowler of New York, a former Treasury clerk, appointed by the president to the War Department brings him back to this city after about thirty years away. A Columbian University law graduate in 1873, he has practiced law in New York City aside from brief stints as customs assistant appraiser and Spanish-American War paymaster. He belongs to the Loyal Legion through his father, Col. David Fowler of Newburg, a Civil War officer. Maj. Fowler has received warm congratulations from friends locally and beyond.
Commander N E Mason named chief of the Bureau of Ordnance to replace Rear Admiral Converse who moved to head the Bureau of Navigation. Mason, founder of the Indian Head proving grounds, previously commanded the Cincinnati and played a role in the Russo Japanese War era evacuations in Chemulpo. Mason is a Pennsylvania native who entered Annapolis in July 1865.
William W. Bradfield arriving to conduct long distance wireless tests at Siasconset station after the Nantucket Shoals lightship system was abolished. Messages have been received, sometimes distorted, from ocean liners fifty to sixty miles south. Experts believe two way communication with approaching and departing ships can be established.
The President approved a board’s recommendation placing coastwise wireless telegraph stations under Navy control as part of national defense. Army exemptions allow essential coastal links and inland frontier stations, with private stations barred from interference. The board’s unanimous report notes Navy held no legal rights previously despite controlling most stations.
War Department receives cable from Maj. Gen. Wade listing casualties in the Philippine Islands for July 12 to 31. Drowned Charles F. Bugacker. suicide Charles Hart. dysentery Albert Col l men. nephritis Albert J. Devine. pneumonia Henry Brett. heart disease Eldridge Y. Hall. deep gluteal abscess John Brejskal. typhoid Forrest R. Ayres. tuberculosis Lewis M. Paxton. Includes units Second Cavalry Twelfth Cavalry Twenty Second Infantry Fourth Infantry Hospital Corps Seventeenth Infantry Seventeenth Battery Field Artillery.
Postmaster General Payne announced yesterday that an application to name a Mississippi post office in honor of the state governor was received through the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General and refused. Also noted are Library of Congress dome pigeons removal by J Eakin Gadsby and a evening band concert at Iowa Circle with program details. Memorial services planned for Judge Weed at Jonadale Hall and a sale of National College of Orator assets to International Correspondence University for $100,000. Postmaster appointments listed for Maryland New York Pennsylvania.
Acting Prosecutor A Leftwich Sinclair signals a new policing push against speeding automobilists after a Johnson case where only five dollars collateral was set aside. He vows to curb reduced collateral practices and release on appearance promises, with Orrison and Snyder also charged and released on bonds.
United States Minister to Turkey Mr. Leishman cabled from Peru that Consul Norton of Erzerum has reached Moush. Norton will conduct careful study of local conditions and report findings to the State Department.
Engagement of Miss Ruth Snyder Reilly of Philadelphia to Count Camille de Borchgrave d Altena announced. Many social items follow including weddings, dinners, and moves of prominent figures with Ambassadors Tower and Dewey among those noted, plus bar harbor social season updates and movements of naval and political elites.
Mrs Ame lia Burgadine a 50 year old German woman visited the White House to warn President Roosevelt she claimed a dream vision warned of poisoning in Chicago She was intercepted by Secret Service Agent Frank Tyree and taken to the Treasury building police sanitary officers handled her after questioning she said she is mother of thirteen and lived with husband Fred Burgadine in Mariposa Illinois She had been visiting in Baltimore and returned there on a suggested return ticket
Costello Bell and Sherman launch regular trips to Colonial Beach Virginia aboard the Pokanoket the new twin screw propeller. Trips start Wednesday August 3 and run daily until season end. The boat lands at Sherman pavilion offers cool shade seafood dinners lunch counter and safe orderly travel with Mr Sherman in charge. Bring the children for personal attention and a pleasant voyage.
Justice Barnard declined to require the Postmaster General to suspend the fraud order against Dr. Stevens & Co. of Columbus Ohio while an equity suit seeks to enjoin the order. The suit filed July 28 prompted a show cause rule, and yesterday’s action suspended enforcement of the fraud order issued July 27.
A catalog of testimonial quotes proclaims Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder cures catarrh claiming relief in ten minutes. Advertised by P G Affleck at 1429 Pa ave and Kloczewski's Pharmacy at 600 9th st 20.
The calendar lists August events at the World's Fair including August 2 Alabama Day August 3 Apple shippers Kappa Sigma and Home Guards of America Day August 4 Bohemian Day and settlers reunion August 6 three conventions start August 8 International Typographical Union National Window Trimmers Association and National Harness Manufacturers Association August 9 opticians August 11 St Louis Day August 12 Cuba Day August 13 Philippine Day and Army of the Philippines reunion August 15 Society of American Florists and M L C A athletics August 16 Newboys Day August 17 music dealers August 18 Stenographers Day August 19 Swiss and New Mexico Day August 20 Pennsylvania Day August 22 Pythian Day National Firemen Association session August 28 Rathbone Sisters Pythian Sisterhood National Master Bakers National Association August 24 Deutcher Kreiger Bund Day August 25 Dental Examiners National Association and American Institute of Bank Clerks August 26 Ramsey family reunion August 27 Western Commercial Travelers August 29 Olympic games August 31 Eagle Day and Tyler family reunion Also lists Washington hotel visitors and notable figures.
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