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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1904
Page
33
Large lot of domestic rugs and patterns being discontinued offered at about a third below regular prices. Hel2 ft Bigelow Witten and other rug lines with marked savings. Imperial and Smyrna rugs listed with sale prices and former prices. Also odd rolls and large remnants of China and Japanese platting at 1% off regular prices.
Continuation of August Sale blankets features Nutty Wool models praised for near perfect quality with minimal imperfections. Mill improvements reduce flaws, ensuring high wear when offered in sizes for single to king beds and cribs. Prices range from 2.73 to 12.00 per pair across several weights and colors.
Secretary Morton and party sail from Washington Thursday morning and head to Newport to attend Naval War College event with Moody and Wetmore hosting dinner. Bar Harbor echoes with Miss Alice Roosevelt amid social duties. Bar Harbor guests include Mrs Townsend and a wide circle of diplomats, officials, and relatives enjoying cottages and outings near Newport and Atlantic City through September.
Mr and Mrs John Glick of 218 G Street Northwest celebrated their golden wedding last Saturday evening with relatives and friends. Both natives of Germany, they met in Washington in the early 1850s and were married in 184. They have long lived here, with Mr Glick a successful businessman enjoying a comfortable fortune and wide esteem. Guests included Mrs Anschutz and Miss Marie Anschutz of Saginaw Michigan, Rev Schroeder, and many local friends. The bride’s sister presented an old family Bible rebound in gold with a clasp, and attendees enjoyed refreshments as tributes poured in.
W W Russell, named to Colombia, held talks with Secretary Hay on restoring the American Legation in Colombia. The State Department reports no confirmation of Panama Canal dispute, and no cable interruptions. The Colombian Congress has adjourned without Reyes being declared elected, delaying Russell’s departure for Bogota.
The Slocum commission investigating the General Slocum disaster met in New York with all members except Commander Winslow. It has heard about 340000 words of testimony and expects to await 600 vessel reinspections before final reports. Future sessions will be executive and focused on exhibits for findings.
Assistant Postmaster General Shallenberger announced that railway postal clerks may be bonded with either personal bonds or bonds from surety companies. No preference will be shown between bond types or issuing companies. Any duly qualified surety company will be accepted, with advisories on ready firms and rates to be circulated. Low rates are anticipated due to the large number of affected clerks.
Frank Mason consul general at Berlin declares Germany yields first place in beer production to the United States in a report to the Department of Commerce and Labor. German Brewers' Association records show last year’s output was 132 085 230 gallons less than American breweries due to cold wet weather temperance trends middle class thrift and end of the beer pause with tea and coffee replacing beer. Naval orders note Commander R M Doste to Philadelphia and Medical Director R C Dean retired from duty on the naval retiring board. Milly Building Washington DC assigned home duties.
Army maneuvers to be held September 6 to 10 on Virginia battlefields. Twenty five thousand soldiers to participate, including 4,000 regulars and state troops. Government ready to spend up to a million dollars. Southern Railway allocates 25,000 for tracks. Three camps planned with water supplies from artesian wells and reservoirs. Roosevelt to review with Gen. Corbin on gala day September 10. 100 square miles of maneuver area leased at 20 cents per acre. potential crop and property damages to be adjudicated by a three-member board. Forty to fifty newspaper men to be credentialed and quartered nearby.
The Knights of Columbus annual River View excursion drew a large crowd despite threatened weather. Proceeds aid the debt on the home at 68 HE Street NW. Orphans attended in force. clergy and Sisters joined in the event with athletic contests, a baseball game, and a gala program.
Secretary Morton reports a letter from Rear Admiral Charles Rae inviting Admiral Converse to serve as an additional board member of construction. The note says Converse need not attend routine meetings but should join discussions on general ship types, linking multiple bureaus. The admission is a rare courtesy, and Converse is asked to consider acceptance.
Commander Gleaves reports Pendleton and Tressler among listed men dangerously ill while Hudgins King and Foley convalesce. Bancroft sails to Monte Cristi per Dawson’s Santo Domingo cable. Newark and Newport move toward Culebra as precaution. Caribbean squadron cruises depart New London with Texas Massachusetts and others. Treasury awards property contracts. Grand Forks Butler Brothers for 112 550. Hutchinson George B Hopper 44 800. Wade denies massacres of Filipinos near ad bang in May.
Orders show Second Lieut Henry Q Stahl granted two months leave to August 31. Brig Gen Funston to Chicago to head the Department of the Lakes, relieving Brig Gen Frederick D Grant, who goes to Governors Island and then heads the Department of the East. Promotions list includes Elis, Otta, Smith, Jennings, Westmoreland, Culver with new first lieutenants ranks. Navy movements report arrivals at several ports and ships assigned to various routes. Dixie movement correction from Camden to Canton noted.
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