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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
9
Woodward Lothrop announces Saturday store closing at 5 and 1 on Saturdays. Women's shirtwaist suits in white lawn with polka dots and lace trims offered at special prices from $3.30 to $5.75, with several lots marked for quick clearance on the third floor G street location.
Underwear department showcases a range of washable summer petticoats in gingham and percale with ruffles, priced from 50 cents to 2.75 dollars. Infants slips caps sun bonnets and muslin garments also offered, with sizes for children from infancy to 12 years. Located on the third floor Eleventh Street.
Remaining stock of Boys and Girls Straw Hats offered at half or less of original prices. Styles include broad-brim Sailors and Milan straws with discounts from 73c to $1.00. White pique and linen hats 23 30c, and other dress hats on sale. Located on third floor Tenth Street with additional sale items in High-grade Toilet Articles on the main floor.
Miss Annie P Winn of Burkeville Va wed Dr Joseph L Smith of Philadelphia at her brother Hilary F Winns residence East Capitol Street Washington. Rev Winn and Rev Winn brothers of the bride officiated with delicate ferns hydrangea and roses in decor. The bride wore Brussels net on taffeta with lace and a Brugsels lace veil. A supper followed and the newlyweds planned a Germantown homecoming trip. Relatives from Philadelphia and Kentucky attended along with local guests. The social column lists other visitors and travels around the capital region.
Germany hosts Mr. Southard P. Warner and other officials while Reginald Pollock sails for Panama to pursue business interests. Many friends and relatives travel from New York to Baltimore Boston Portland and Atlantic City for visits vacations and society events. A wedding in New York between Frederick A. Collins and Margaret Callanan draws attention amid a season of parties and coastal getaways.
In a lawyer filed answer the Catholic University of America contends the 1901 bill of sale from late banker Thomas B E Waggaman was a good faith mortgage securing $875,000 owed to the university. The suit by trustee Dulany on behalf of Waggaman’s general creditors seeks to set aside the sale of the art collection and recover proceeds. The university asserts proper delivery via Waggaman as custodian, denies fraudulent intent, and notes creditors relied on List No 3 real estate notes valued at about $2,200,000.
Matthew Blacklock, once a bootblock and now a wealthy broker, aims to break into the Roebuck Laggton Melville circle while courting Anita Eversly. A web of family intrigue, marriage pressure, and corporate deceptions unfolds as Blacklock battles rivals, forgives betrayals, and schemes to topple the National Coat clique, amid personal reckonings and a tense alliance with Anita’s circle.
A man recounts a tangled affair with Anita and Mrs Langdon whose jealousy widens a volatile rift. Anita asserts autonomy as a defiant, emotionally charged confrontation unfolds revealing past engagements, marital strain, and a plan toward separation. The narrator contemplates forgiveness while planning to live apart and awaits Anita’s next move.
The Convent of the Visitation reports its third death in days with Sister Gonzaga passing at 6 45 PM Tuesday. Sister Gonzaga, a Maryland native brought to the city as a child, devoted 42 years to the convent as teacher of languages and literature. Her funeral was held at the convent with Father Buckey officiating and burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
In Rome on August 8 a report says Cardinal Rampolla, former Papal secretary of state, has suffered a breakdown in health with little hope of recovery.
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