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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
21
Woodward and Lothrop announces temporary business hours during the busy season with daily closing at 5 pm. Saturdays see an early close at 1 pm. The notice cites the store’s locations in New York Washington and Paris and notes the change applies to the heated term.
Clearance sale of imported French lace curtains features patterns Arabian Renaissance Marie Antoinette and Brussels in a one third to one half price event. Prices shown for each pattern indicate deep discounts from original tag, with pairs advertised at substantial savings for future use.
Stock clearout offers seasoned hardwood screen doors complete with hinges knob and hook. Waitnut-finish sizes 3x7 at 69c each down from 1.00. Natural-finish sizes 26x6 28x68 and 3x7 feet priced 1.25 down from 1.25?. Extra Heavy doors braced sizes 25x68 and 210x610 feet at 2.23 each, reduced from 3.00. Fourth four-Gst.
HIS is preserving time the season when house keepers lay up a store of sweetmeats for winter. The work may be greatly lightened by new improvements in our Housefurnishing Department. Fruit Jars Jelly Glasses Preserving Kettles Paring Knives Fruit Labels and more.
Clear white jelly glasses with Hn tops in one third pint and half pint sizes priced per dozen. Including one third quart glasses per dozen. Regular size table tumblers for jelly packing priced per dozen. All items priced around twenty cents per dozen.
A fragment listing various preserving kettles and ware with prices from 220 to 1.25 and 900 Stransky enameled items. Includes aluminum preserving kettles, blue and white wrought steel enameled kettles, gray enameled ware, preserving spoons, jar fillers, jelly strainers, glass measuring cups, feast presses, rotary peach parers, and peach stoning knives priced on the Fifth floor.
Social and personal notices recount a summer rush to shore and mountains as residents return. The section details a Wyoming wedding in Evanston for Laura Clark and Charles Blythe, with frock descriptions, attendants, and gifts, followed by a long parade of Washington residents traveling to Atlantic City, Lake George, and other resorts, plus a roundup of social engagements and movements.
Mrs Deborah Rafferty daughter in law of Gilbert Rafferty the Pittsburg millionaire filed suit in Kings County Supreme Court seeking 500000 for alienation of her husband George Rafferty's affections. The case traces back to romance with Deborah in Alexandria Bay and marriage in 1901 while George was a minor dependent on his father. Gilbert T Rafferty known as the Gore King is described as wealthy, living in exile at times, with a fortune estimated at 18 to 20 million dollars after selling most interests to Henry Clay Frick five years prior.
London Aug 7 the will of Lady Curzon of Kedleston who died July 18 was filed for probate. dated December 19 1893 aboard the Arabia the estate is valued at 69315 dollars. jewels go to her husband in trust for their eldest son to pass as heirlooms, with the Kedleston title if a son exists. diamonds from Lord Scarsdale go to the husband for life then to Kedleston heir, a painting by Miller and books to her father, furs to her mother, residue to the husband. Lady Curzon left three daughters Mary Irene Cynthia Blanche and Alexandre Naldera born 1896 1898 1904 respectively.
Judge E Torrance and Wallace G Nye announced all preparations for the Grand Army of the Republic fortieth national encampment in Minneapolis from August 13 to 18 are complete. Soldiers' quarters are ready in school buildings and the parade is nearly set. Indications point to many veterans attending as downtown streets have been repaved.
Matthew Blacklock a former bootblack now billionaire broker aims to crack the Rosbuck Langton Melville circle and marry Anita Evlersty. His rise follows a crash engineered by Zanaton and Ror wack, while he confronts public suspicions as he pools funds, exposes stock manipulation, and navigates press and mob attention amid a high stake financial feud.
A narrator details pressure from underwriters of the National Coal Company and the purchase of poor stock by Roebuck Langdon and Melville to prop up prices. He vows to reveal a scheme of greed, poison profits, and dividends, exposing frauds that harm workers while financiers profit.
The narrator describes obtaining an honest judge and an injunction that forced companies to transmit under contracts, suspending History for one day and replacing it with an account of the attempt to shut him off. He vows to end each day's chapter with a forecast of the next, warning that coercion by Roebuck, Melville & Co. will be exposed.
Staunton Va August 7 The annual horse show opened under fair skies with large attendance. Robin Adair owned by Mrs Blair Johnson won the saddle horses class while other events featured multiple horses and stakes, with judges from New York and Virginia.
William L. Herron of Washington captured the first prize at the Rockville event benefiting John’s Catholic Church Forest Glen Maryland August 7. Riders competed for $20 $15 $10 and $5 with Herron riding as Knight of Washington Bay and securing fifteen straight rings amid a field of Knights from Maryland Virginia and Washington.
Chicago Aug 7 The Mayflower and Plight cups event begins tomorrow at Oriestera Lake Forest with a 36 hole qualifying round. Entries total 130 players from 25 clubs East and West, including former national champion Honan er gan and notable players Gorey Wallace ton Merrit Boston and Laird Princeton.
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria hosted King Edward and Queen Alexandra aboard the Spanish royal yacht Giralda at dinner near Cowes August 7. The guests, twenty six in number, enjoyed bright electric illumination as they toured the Isle of Wight aboard King Edward's Britannia the following day.
Secretary Bonaparte names seven members led by Assistant Secretary Newserry to draft changes to the navy personnel act. The panel will advise Congress next December after possible minor revisions. Critics say the act spread officers too thin across many fields and contributed to accidents.
The Alabama, recently damaged off Brentons Reef, will be sent to New York for repairs including replacing a 6 inch gun and mount. The Illinois will go to Boston for work. Both ships will be laid up for a period yet expected to rejoin in time for the September naval maneuver.
Military notices listing Capt Othol Hosenblam and others of the 26th Infantry moving to Camp Maes near Austin Texas. Officers and cadets directed to West Point for temporary duty, exams at the Army Model Museum Building Washington, and exams administered by Maj William Arthur. Leave of absence granted to several officers, with statuses and durations. Naval orders include duty moves in Washington and maritime movements with vessels and ports listed.
A terse shipping note lists Gardiners Bay and Severn routes from napolis to Sclanens, with Saturn sailing from Bremerton to Maré Inland. The fragment implies a network of commerce and port calls without detailed dates or vessel names.
The President will choose between the Connecticut and the Louisiana for a Canal Zone visit this fall. Officers favor the Connecticut, built by the government, while supporters of the Louisiana point to its commission status. Connecticut faces trials after September 15 if selected.
Philadelphia August 7 The armored cruiser Washington was commissioned at League Island Navy Yard in impressive ceremonies. The ship’s complement includes 365 enlisted of 769, plus 20 officers, with yard officers and guests in attendance. Capt J D Adams addressed the crew as the commission pennant rose and the Union Jack was unfurled. A Tennessee crew nearby cheered, white uniforms at the rails, then a luncheon.
Secretary Bona parte decides that 1.0h used to store unfinished machinery on the Connecticut will not be charged to its cost but paid from the contingent fund. Debates arise over charging contingencies to the government-built battleship.
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