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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1904
Page
33
The August sales series starts and will run through the month with daily offerings across classes of goods. In addition to specials, complete assortments of staple merchandise and summer helps and necessities will be available in all departments.
Hundreds of new ladies patent leather Oxfords offered at almost half price. Bright, unworn pairs from recent stock in sizes 4 to 6 and widths AA to D. Made for a firm that could not accept delivery, the shoes are advertised as up-to-date and stylish with Cuban heels.
A sale item priced at 2.50 a pair, discounted from 4.00, is shown on the center counter in the Shye Department on the third floor at Rath Street.
Our August Sale of Household Linens offers 235 to 334 percent savings on seconds from a leading manufacturer. Imperfections include oil spots and coarse threads but do not affect wear or appearance. Includes table cloths in various sizes.
A newspaper advertisement lists linen pillow cases in multiple sizes from 40x36 to 54x26 inches and linen bolster cases in 42x54 to 45x72 inches, with price ranges. It also notes hand embroidered centerpieces, Huck towels at 12.4 cents each or $1.35 per dozen, and Turkish bath towels described as soft and absorbent.
The battleship Ohio completed a speed trial in Santa Barbara channel and returned to port at 1 pm. Start from Santa Barbara at 6 35 am, ran 36 miles to a stakeboat off Point Conception, briefly beating 18 knots before tide and wind slowed the ship. Officials expect a final 18 knot result after deductions and plan a second trial within a week or ten days.
Assistant Adjutant General Fowler, a former Treasury clerk, is appointed by the President to return to the city after about thirty years. A Columbus University Law School graduate in 1873, he practiced law in New York, served briefly as customs service assistant appraiser, and was a Spanish-American War paymaster. He is a Loyal Legion member, son of Col. David Fowler of Newburg.
Commander N E Mason named chief of the Bureau of Ordnance, Navy Department, succeeding Rear Admiral Converse who becomes chief of the Bureau of Navigation. Mason founded the Indian Head proving grounds and commanded the Cincinnati at the Russo Japanese War outbreak. Also notes on typhus fever cases in Trieste, naval vessel movements, ships placed out of commission, and various army and naval orders.
William W. Bradfield, chief Marconi expert, arrives at Siasconset Massachusetts to test long distance wireless communication from the village station after government abolition of the Nantucket south shoals lightship. Signals intermittently record ocean liners fifty to sixty miles south, raising hope of establishing two way wireless links.
A presidential action follows a board’s unanimous report awarding control of coastwise wireless telegraph stations to the Navy as part of national defense. Army exceptions cover key inland and coastal army posts and Alaska stations. Private stations would be regulated to avoid interference with military control.
War Department reports casualties in the Philippine Islands for July 12 to 31. Names include Charles F. Bugacker of Troop D Second Cavalry drowned July 19, Charles Hart of Troop KE Twelfth Cavalry death by own action July 21, Albert Collmen Twenty Second Infantry dysentery July 12, Albert J. Devine Twelfth Cavalry nephritis July 14, Henry Brett Fourth Infantry pneumonia July 12, Eldridge Y. Hall Hospital Corps heart disease July 15, John Brejskal Seventeenth Infantry deep gluteal abscess July 2, Forrest R. Ayres Seventeenth Battery Field Artillery July 19, Lewis M. Paxton Fourth Infantry tuberculosis July 8.
Postmaster General Payne rejected the application to name a Mississippi post office in honor of the state governor. The decision was communicated through the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General.
Acting Prosecuting Attorney A Leftwich Sinclair signals a new drive against speeding motorists after Henry Johnson missing a court appearance led to a grim note on collateral. Johnson faces charges for racing across car tracks at Connecticut Avenue and M Street, with a prior $5 deposit now insufficient as Sinclair vows to curb leniency. Edward Orrison and Claude Snyder also faced speeding charges and were released on personal bonds.
United States Minister to Turkey Mr Leishman cabled from Peru that Consul Norton of Erzerum has reached Moush and is beginning careful study of local conditions. The dispatch notes Norton’s assignment and aims to assess civil and military factors affecting the region. The message reflects ongoing American diplomacy in the Ottoman domains and proximity to the Turkish theater.
Miss Ruth Snyder Reilly of Philadelphia to Count Camille de Borchgrave d Altena announced. Engagements, weddings, and social events stretch from Bar Harbor to Atlantic City with Ambassadors, diplomats, and naval figures noted among attendees and hosts.
Mrs Ame lia Burgadine a fifty year old German woman told Secret Service she had visions of grave danger to President Roosevelt and warned he would be poisoned in Chicago. She spoke at the White House then accompanied to Treasury building, claimed a prior telegram from Mariposa Illinois was ignored, and said she is mother of thirteen living with husband Fred Burgadine. She was released to Baltimore then permitted to return.
Costello Bell and Sherman launch the twin screw Pokanoket on August 3 offering regular trips to Colonial Beach, daily through the season. Br Sherman promises safe, orderly voyages with seafood dinners, a lunch counter, and personal attention for families aboard.
Justice Barnard refused to halt the fraud order against Dr Stevens Co of Columbus Ohio while an equity suit challenges it. The suit was filed July 28 after a rule to show cause was issued to the Postmaster General. Yesterday the enforcement of the fraud order was suspended pending further determination.
Testimony from numerous patients claims Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder cures catarrh after years of suffering. Advertises relief in ten minutes and lists P. G. Affleck and Kloczewski's Pharmacy as sellers with address details.
The World’s Fair calendar for August details numerous observances from August 2 to August 31. Highlights include Bohemian Day, St. Louis Day, Cuba and Philippine Day, meetings of many associations, a grand automobile parade, and the first Olympic games at the Stadium. Notable participants and groups include Kappa Sigma, International Typographical Union, National Window Trimmers Association, National Harness Manufacturers,opticians, Catholic Total Abstinence Union, and various regional societies. Washington guests at St Louis hotels are listed among attendees.
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