Summer Outing Trousers Offered at Half Price
With several weeks yet this summer during which it will be reasonable to wear Outing Trousers, we offer some of our most desirable lines at half price.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1906
Page
11
August sale cuts vest prices by half
The ad urges timely purchase as August nights turn cool. Vests are discounted to half, with original prices listed as 37.00, 6.08, 5.00, 4.00 and 3.50 re reduced to 3.50, 3.00, 2.50, 2.60 and 1.75 respectively. Fabrics include white duck, pique, mercerized duck and fancy flannels. sizes 34 to 40 and 41 inches chest.
Soldier Boys Return From Mount Gretna
Washington troops sprinted home from Mount Gretna in rapid trains as the militia brigades concluded a week of drill and novelty. Officers praised the fast travel, bayonet drills aboard, and the quick arrival aided by good rail service, with men eager to shed war trappings at armories after reporting in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mount Grenta
Mount Gretna
Conécigo
Cornwall and
Lebanon Road
Pennsylva
Pennsylvania Road
Mount Greta
Harrisburg
Vermont
Baltimore
Portable wireless telegraph unit tested at Mount Gretna
Under Capt. George Gibbs signal work at the Mt Gretna maneuver camp in Pennsylvania a portable wireless telegraph outlet for field use will be thoroughly tested. Each station weighs just over 300 pounds with a 60 foot mast weighing about 50 pounds. The complete equipment for a station can be packed by two mules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 3. Gibbs
Mount Gretna
Donation Letter From Former Senator Chandler to GOP Committee
Former Senator Chandler of New Hampshire contributes one dollar to the Republican Congressional Committee. The accompanying letter describes fundraising methods used to organize the Fremont Club and cautions against corporate donations while urging support for reform and Republican victory from Waterloo, New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
New Hampshire
Republican Congressional Committee
Fremont Club
Republican Party
Waterloo
N.H
Reform
BE. Chandler
Cable capacity doubled with new duplexing unit
The Signal Corps reports a Seattle to Alaska cable project using a first ever duplexing device built in Washington. Deployments will follow the Burnside laying cable to Puget Sound forts and then to Alaska, doubling capacity on the overtaxed line.
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Signal Corps
Big City
Seattle
Burnside
Puget Sound
Alaska
Washington
Swallowed Carbolic Acid Fatal Mistake at Night
John Wise forty five of Cattletts station Virginia swallowed a dilution he misidentified as medicine for chills and fever after 8 o clock last night. He was in a critical condition at the Emergency Hospital. Wise had used the solution on a foot wound and mistook a bottle for medicine in the dark. His cries drew workers to aid and he was driven to the hospital in a buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Wise
Cattletts Station
Washington Saengerbund Nominates Office Holders
The Washington Saengerbund nominated officers for next year at its 416 street northwest clubhouse. Frank Cloudy declined the presidency due to health. Louis Faber declined the treasurership for the same reason. The ticket includes George W. Spler president, A Lepper vice president, Peterick Carl financial and corresponding secretary, P Werres recording secretary, R Brauner treasurer, Idr. Abrahah William Hannémand, and Henry Xander musical director. A six member board of directors will be elected from Hugo Schulze A Levi HE Scheureman H Minster Fred Dietrich Nar Xander R Schneiders A Jorss John Waldman Paul Brandstedt Charles H Bauman Anton Lerch William Feldhaus Otto Horeharding. Election is on the first Sunday in September.
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Washington
George W.spler
A. Lepper
Peterick Carl
P. Werres
R. Brauner
Paul
Hagenstein
A. Jorss
W. Berens
Idr
Abrahah
William Hannémand
Hugo Schulze
A. Levi
HE. Scheureman
H.-G. Minster
Fred
Dietrich
Nar] Xander
R. Schneiders A Jorss
John Waldman
Paul Brandstedt
Charles H. Bauman
Anton Lerch
William Feldhaus
Otto Horeharding
Colombia to Seek Foreign Loan and National Convention
President Reyes proposes a national convention in Bogota to discuss financial reform and industrial modernization. Governors mayors merchants and farmers are to select delegates to attend. a foreign loan and constitutional reforms are among the measures to stabilize currency and boost economic conditions.
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Colombia
Reyes
John Barrett
Bogota
Barrett
Erohanen
Central Labor Union approves motions aiding Idaho suspects
A mass meeting of the Central Labor Union adopted resolutions petitioning Idaho Governor to grant a speedy trial or bail for Moyer Hayward and Pettibone, officials of the Idaho Federation of Labor accused in the Steunenberg murder. Local unions may fund their defense. speakers included Powderly Roier McHugh Jordan De Nedrey.
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Idaho
Steunenberg
Colorado
Jennel " Gompers
Tabor
I. V. Powderly
J. L. Roier
James McHugh
E. L. Jordan
Sam ‘de Nedrey
Fine Horses in Belgium Report on Breeding and Prices
Consul General George W Roosevalt reports Belgium has not driven out horse trading nor reduced costs. The 1905 prospects show high demand for breeding four and five year olds with prices from 1500 to 2500 francs for good drafts. Full grown horses are rare and dealers struggle to obtain four and five year olds. Auction prices for breeding stock rise, colt prices around 1500 francs, and farm stallions fetch 20 000 to 30 000 francs, matching or exceeding past highs.
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Belgium
George W. Roosevalt
Brussels
Fron
Laventry
Ccdd Peaieree
Alcohol as fuel tested by professor Locke at Columbia
Patentees of vaporizers and engines designed to run on alcohol may have their devices tested by Prof. Charles F. Locke of Columbia University New York. The Agricultural Department funds the investigation to gauge alcohol as a motor fuel amid pending tax and denaturing policy reforms. Treasury officials survey foreign denaturing methods to prepare domestic regulations.
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Charles FE. Locke
Columopia
Versity
New York
Agricultural Department
Congress
Lucké
Agricultural “Department
Treasury’ Department
Funeral for Hugh Kress Held After Bridge Accident
The funeral for Hugh Kress of 9061 street southwest was held at Ryland M E Church with Rev B L Wright. After services the body was sent to Williamsport Pa for burial. Kress, a Pennsylvanian by birth, had lived here for years and is survived by his mother Mrs J H Dorey of Williamsport. Also note: Charles Wehausen, 52, a Washington Railway and Electric motorman, was overcome by heat at Benning Road and Sixteenth Street NE and taken to Casualty Hospital in non critical condition.
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Hugh Kress
Williams‘nort
Hugh. Kress
New
Connecticut Avenue
Ryland M.E. Church
B.L. Wright
Williamsport
Kress
J. H. Dorey
Charles’ Wehausen
Fourteenth - Street
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Benning Road
Sixteenth Street
Master Plumbers Open Shop Sparks Labor Tension
A joint committee report on Washington area master plumbers and journeymen sparks dispute over open shop policy. Brickyard workers threaten sympathy strike while committees back locking out journeymen, arguing both sides erred in the dispute.
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Deladng
Jour
Careemonia
Arp
Psbinaton
Boarder 18 Held in Diamond Ring Larceny Case
Magsie Brown a 33 year old colored woman of 41 Parearts Avenue Southwest was arrested after detectives Plather and Horn recovered a diamond ring valued at 100 dollars and 26 in currency. Curtis Ing reported the loss from a dresser in his room at 401 Delaware Avenue Southwest. Brown, employed as a servant at the Hour of Detention, admitted guilt when arrested. A hearing was scheduled for this morning in the Police Court.
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Brown
Parearts ‘Avenue
Plather
Curtis
Delaware Avenue
Bouthwes
Yndtter
Thor
Elié
A. Hétring
Ieee
Soldiers Attend Service at Fort Benjamin Harrison
Soldiers and regulars attended religious services at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana on Sabbath day. The event featured quiet observance and a focus on preparation for the routine military instruction ahead. The Michigan route was noted as part of the day’s movements and ongoing religious services were held for attendees.
Large assortment of handsome men’s suits on sale
A broad display offers a splendid selection from the very best suits this season. Sizes range from 33 to 48, with good picking for both large and middle sizes. Prices listed include 12.85, 15.00, 16.50, 18.50, 20.00, 25.00, 30.00, and 35.00 dollars.
Panic and Sinking At Sea Reported Incident
A garbled 19th century clipping recounts a chaotic scene where a policeman confronts an approaching suspect on shore and a stray animal is involved. The fragment mentions a score of unnamed persons, a failed attempt to evade, and an officer attempting control as a tense incident unfolds.
School in Chicaga During Me Was Visit Friends
A fragmentary item notes a visit involving a local school in Chicago area with references to a superintendent and lingering memories of old friends. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear events or dates but hints at a reunion or visiting official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaga
Rapidly Growing Disease Concerns Prompt Medical Review
A fragmented report notes rising disease cases troubling physicians. Names and details are unclear, but the entry highlights rapid spread and urgent medical attention. Further readable context remains limited in the OCR fragment.
Selentiats ae Highining and Local Notices
Fragmented OCR text mentions a church, weather outlook, a luncheon at the Sign of the Fox, and various garbled product mentions. It includes references to Anthony s Church continag and a delayed schedule through Thursday and Saturday with a pleasant week ahead.
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Amleasant
the Sign of the Fox
Seventeenth’ St. Nw
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