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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
21
During the heated term the store will close at 5 o clock on weekdays and 1 o clock Saturdays. Featuring women’s lawn shirt-waist suits in white and polka dot patterns at discount prices. Listings include several styles with lace, Valenciennes trim, and tuck effects, with prices ranging from 3.30 to 5.75 dollars. Third floor G street location.
In the undergarment department a display of colored Petticoats emphasizes summer practicality. Gingham Petticoats with wide ruffles cost 0.50 to 0.69 dollars, while wider Lince Petticoats fetch 2.50 to 2.75 dollars. Also listed are Infants slips and caps, children’s sun bonnets, muslin drawers, and cambric waists, all described with trim details and sizes, located on the third floor.
Remaining stock of Boys' and Girls' Straw Hats offered at half and less than half original prices. Seasonal styles include Broad-brim Sailors at 50c, Milan Straws at 1.00, White Pique and Linen Hats at 23c to 30c, plus various other white and linen selections. Main floor tenth street, Third floor. Also listed are assorted high-grade toilet articles and remedies.
Miss Annie P Winn daughter of Mr and Mrs William Winn of Burkeville Va united with Dr Joseph L Smith of Philadelphia at 1208 East Capitol Street in a ceremony led by Rev J B Winn and Rev James A Winn. Relatives and friends attended a supper then the couple departed for Germantown Pa where they will reside. Local social notes list out of town relatives and multiple attendees at the event and forthcoming visits.
Germany as guest of United States consul at Lesprus. Reginald Pollock sails from New York for Panama to pursue business. Mrs Pollock to join in fall. L Cox and Mary Phelps travel via Baltimore Boston and Portland for weeks. Several families from Washington vacationing at Bretton Woods Atlantic City and Newport. Military officers registered in New York. Wedding news from New York City with Frederick A. Collins and Margaret Callanan tying the knot last Saturday.
In a bankruptcy case against Catholic University of America, the university asserts it is entitled to proceeds from the sale of Thomas B. E. Waggaman’s art collection. The answer contends the bill of sale functioned as a mortgage securing the university against a $875,000 debt, with delivery implied by Waggaman as bank treasurer. The defense maintains the transfer was public, proper, and executed while Waggaman handled campus securities, and creditors did not view the art as sole security.
Matthew Blacklock a former bootblock turned millionaire broker pursues power in a scandal ring led by Roebuck Laggton and Melville. He woos Anita Eversly and marries her after a turbulent romance, while Langdon schemes to control his fate. Blacklock's financial gambles trigger a crisis that shatters old alliances and exposes the inner circle's corruption.
In a strained marriage a man confronts accusations of infidelity as Anita refuses to wait for fate. He concludes their union was a mistake and requests freedom while Anita seeks independence. He plans to live apart, asking Sanders to support her until she decides her path.
A Convent of the Visitation reports its third death in days as Sister Gonzaga, aged long associated with the city, dies at 6 45 PM Tuesday after a two year decline. She entered the order at seventeen and taught languages and literature. Mother superior prayed at her bedside. Funeral held at the convent with Father Buckey officiating. Mount Olivet Cemetery mourners bore the body.
Rome Aug 8 reports say Cardinal Rampolla once papal secretary of state has broken health with little hope of recovery.
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