Summer Sale Offers Half-Price Outing Trousers
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
2
Timely August Vest Sale Cuts Prices in Half
August nights bring a vest push with deep cuts. Prices drop from 3.50 to 3.50, 3.00, 2.50, 2.60, and 1.75 on white duck, pique, mercerized duck and fancy flannels. Sizes 30 to 41 inch chest.
Soldier Boys Return From Mount Gretna
Washington troops arrive home from Mount Gretna with rapid rail transit, noting drill benefits and novelty of the week’s outing. Train crews boast speed as ambulances, artillery, and bands travel together. men enjoy bayonet drills and a Turkish bath in Baltimore tunnel before rejoining civilians.
Portable wireless telegraph outlet tested at Mount Gretna
Under Capt. George Gibbs signal work at the Mount Gretna maneuver camp a portable wireless telegraph outlet for field use will be thoroughly tested. Each station's equipment weighs a little over 300 pounds and the 60 foot high sectional mast weighs about 50 pounds. Two mules can carry the complete station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 3. Gibbs
Mount Gretna
Donation Letter From Chandler to Republican Committee
Former Senator Chandler of New Hampshire sends a one dollar contribution to the Republican Congressional Committee. The letter advises on campaign funds and warns against corporate gifts, noting how funds helped organize the Fremont Club in New Hampshire and urging support for reform and Republican victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
New Hampshire
Republican Congressional Committee
Fremont Club
Republican Party
Waterloo
N.H
WM. BE. Chandler
Cable capacity doubled for Alaska link project
The Signal Corps reports success with duplexing gear sent to Seattle for use on the Alaska cable system. After the Burnside lays cables between forts guarding Puget Sound, the system will move to Alaska to install the first made in the United States duplexing equipment, boosting capacity twice and saving costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signal Corps
Big City
Seattle
Burnside
Puget Sound
Alaska
Washington
ManWrong Medicine Fatal Misadventure in Virginia
John Wise, 45, of Cattletts station, Va, swallowed carbolic acid mistaking a carpoite dilution for medicine. He felt chills after 8 PM and became critically ill. Laborers heard his cries, and he was rushed to Emergency Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Wise
Cattletts Station
OFFICERS NOMINATED BY THE WASHINGTON SAENGERBUND
The Washington Saengerbund nominated officers for the next year at its club house. Frank Cloudy declined the presidency due to ill health after fifteen years in that role. Louis Faber was unanimously nominated for treasurer, a position he has held for twenty years. The ticket: President George W. Spier. vice president A Lepper. financial and corresponding secretary Peterick Carl. recording secretary P Werres and R Brauner. treasurer Paul Hagenstein, A Jorss, W Berens, Idr. Abrahah, William Hannemand, musical director Henry Xander. The six directors will be elected from Hugo Schulze, A Levi, HE Scheureman, HG Minster, Fred Dietrich, Nar Xander, R Schneiders, A Jorss, John Waldman, Paul Brandstedt, Charles H Bauman, Anton Lerch, William Feldhaus, Otto Horeharding. Election on the first Sunday in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Constitutional Reform
President Reyes calls a national convention in Colombia to discuss financing reforms and industrial improvement. Governors and mayors are urged to convene merchants and farmers to select delegates for Bogota assembling. The plan includes currency reform, a constitutional assembly, new money system, and banking measures to aid the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombia
Reyes
John Barrett
Bogota
Barrett
Erohanen
Central Labor Union Petitions Gov Idaho for Bail in Idaho Conspiracy Case
Central Labor Union mass meeting at Typographical Temple adopted resolutions petition ing governor of Idaho for speedy trial or bail for Moyer Hayward and Pettibone, Idaho Federation of Labor officials accused in Steunenberg assassination. They allegedly were kidnapped in Colorado. Speakers included Powderly Roier McHugh Jordan and De Nedrey. fundraising planned to aid defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 horse trade remains active despite automontics. In 1905 breeders saw high prices for four and five year olds, draft geldings fetch 1800 to 2500 francs, full grown animals scarce, breeding stock rising in value, colt prices around 1500 francs, and farm and stallion prices climbing to 20 000 francs to 10 000 francs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
George W. Roosevalt
Brussels
Fron
Laventry
Ccdd Peaieree
Alcohol as Fuel Studied by Professor Locke Inquiry
Patentees of vaporizers carburetors or complete engines designed to use alcohol as motive power may have their inventions tested by Prof Charles Locke of Columbia University New York. The Agriculture Department funds this research to gauge alcohol as fuel following recent federal changes. Treasury investigators review denaturing methods in foreign countries to shape U S regulations for denatured alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles FE. Locke
Columopia
Versity
New York
Agricultural Department
Congress
Lucké
Agricultural “Department
Treasury’ Department
Funeral for Hugh Kress After Connecticut Avenue Bridge Death
The funeral of Hugh Kress of 9061 street southwest followed his death Saturday when he fell from the new Connecticut avenue bridge while at work. Services were at Ryland M E Church with Rev B L Wright. The body was later shipped to Williamsport Pa for burial. Kress, born in Pennsylvania, had lived here for years and is survived by his mother Mrs J H Dorey of Williamsport. Also reported, Charles Wehausen, 52, of 810 Fourteenth Street NW, a motorman for Washington Railway and Electric, was overcome by heat at Benning Road and Sixteenth Street NE. He was taken to Casualty Hospital in not serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mount Grenta
Mount Gretna
Conécigo
Cornwall and
Lebanon Road
Pennsylva
Pennsylvania Road
Mount Greta
Harrisburg
Vermont
Baltimore
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 and Lockout Sparks Strike Tension
A long disputed labor conflict unfolds as master plumbers maintain an open shop stance while locking out journeymen. Joint committee reports blame appears divided with bricklayers considering sympathy action. The situation prompts concerns over arbitration and potential wider labor unrest in Washington's building trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deladng
Jour
Careemonia
Arp
Psbinaton
Diamond ring theft arrests in Delaware Ave area
Magsie Brown colored thirty three of 41 Parearts Avenue Southwest was arrested by Detectives Plather and Horn after Curtis Ing reported a ring and a man were left in a dresser in his room at 401 Delaware Avenue Southwest. Brown confessed and will face a hearing in Police Court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magsie
Brown
Parearts ‘Avenue
Plather
Curtis
Delaware Avenue
Bouthwes
Yndtter
Thor
Elié
A. Hétring
Ieee
Soldiers Attend Service at Fort Benjamin Harrison
Soldiers at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana observed Sabbath quietness with regular religious services as part of military instruction. Michigan route personnel joined in, and the program emphasized daily duties. The schedule noted forthcoming relgious instruction work and preparation for ongoing service.
Large assortment of handsome 2 and 3 piece suits
A vivid catalog style note lists a large assortment of handsome two and three piece suits for the season. Sizes range from 33 to 48, with prices from 12.85 up to 35.00, highlighting options for large and middle-sized men seeking quality tailoring.
Bitten by a Stray Animal Prompted Panic Incident
A garbled OCR fragment describes a stray animal incident causing panic. It mentions a policeman named Morris, an attempt to evade the animal, and an injury or death implied by the sinking base. The text is unclear and partially unreadable.
Chicago teachers discuss visiting schedule and anniversary
A fragmented notice mentions a Chicago school and visiting events with references to old friends and a superintendent. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR, but the item signals a school related visit or reunion motif within the local paper.
Physician Report Warns of Rapidly Growing Disease Spread
A shorthand-styled note reports physicians sounding alarms about a rapidly growing outbreak. It cites disease proliferation, concerns from medical officials, and calls for heightened surveillance and action amid unsettled public health conditions.
Fragmented OCR note from a busy ad page
Fragmented text fragment mentions a church and weather, with scattered phrases about samples, luncheon, signage, and a shop at 24 Seventeenth Street Northwest. It reads like an unclear display ad with branding and product terms, including mentions of water and lighting rods amid garbled sentences.
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Perolin
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la. Ave
D St
Heurish Brewing Co
Maerzen
Senate
Liege
Phone West
Keeley Institute
Morth Capitol
Grrest
Washington, BD. c
Gotambla
Marrlané
Kuppen~heimer
I. Grosner
Horn
R St. Nw
Potomac Electric Power Co
SM. W
Capt. Gibbs
Camp Roosevelt
Saengerbund
Sun“Gay
Ita
wiMaws
Central“Labor Union
Lakes Action Garding Idaho
Miers
Fine Horses
United States
Caverly
Dobt
Mater Builders’ Association
Master Bricklayers’ Association
Quiginat Master Builders’ Association
Jouy
Anaings Joint Committee
H.M. Shook
Master, Builders’ Association
Joiint
Pelgey Méasiér
Robert B. Carsarlus
Association I Plumbers
Shook
Millard Spohn
Briedelay Rs Union
Plumbe
Boarder
Rais
Fort Harrison
The
Man’s.Store
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Headquarters
Indmentte
Ovecholt
Wilson, Sherwood
Elk’ Hall
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Whisky Prez
John Wedderburn Co
Vasile
Morris
Unc
Chicaga
Selentiats
Tured
Ds. Excelsior
H.ruehli
Amleasant
Iain
the Sign of the Fox
Seventeenth’ St. Nw
Bond
Home Savings Bank
7Th and Mass. Aves NW
LENOX
Bowen
Siz-Progress
Mayer&co
7Th St
Columbia
Washington Gaslight
ST. N,w
Burchell’s
F Street
Adler
Victor E, Adler
H.W
Sadrorime Praves
Washington Store
Penn.Ave
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Bette
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Dos. Schlitz Brewing Co
St. S W
Chad Neee
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