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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
13
Fragmentary item lists lace curtains with assorted figures including 13,506 and 16.50 amounts, mentioning ordinary merit and tabian lace curtains amid unclear pricing and product notes. The readable fragment hints at a catalog or advertisement detailing price points and curtain types.
Continuation of August Sale item listings show bed blankets marked as seconds with steep discounts and tiered prices from 2.50 to 8.30 per pair. The sale also lists summer needlework items such as stumped iridescent linens and linen centerpieces with reduced prices, plus stationery sets and washable calendars advertised for travelers and home use.
A new six story hotel, to cost about 200000, is projected for Bennsylvania avenue at eighteenth street. Architect Stanley Simmon previews plans to ready within a week, with occupancy expected early in spring. The building faces Pennylvania avenue and H street, with ground floor offices and dining facilities, a barber shop, and a basement engine room, designed in Spanish Renaissance style using terra cotta and Indiana limestone finishes.
John D and JH will visit Senator Aldrich and his father in law in Providence. The trip includes stops in Pocantico, Seals Harbor, and a brief sit with Senator and Mrs Nelson Aldrich, interrupted by a school election.
Manning Palmer, former president of the American Exchange National Bank of Syracuse, was pardoned and discharged from Auburn prison by President Tat Palmer. He had been convicted of misapplication of bank funds. On January 1, 1996, Judge George Ray sentenced nim to five years, with a term ending September 7, in Auburn.
Japanese ambassador Baroness Takahira and their daughter departed the capital yesterday with plans to sail for Japan in late August after a Seattle stop. The embassy staffer Br Yoshida remains, and Mme Mateut will summer at Spring Lake. The Mexican ambassador Don Francisco Leon de la Barra leaves Monday for the Adirondacks. The Secretary of the Navy and son George von L Meyers Jr join a fishing trip on the Restigouche River in Quebec next week, then to Beverly Mans for a late summer retreat.
The note lists Col Dorst and Mrs Dorst visiting here and preparing for a European voyage. It mentions Mrs Sanderson formerly Misa Mabel Smith and Mrs Alexander of New York sailing for Europe to spend the season. Also referenced are Mrs Frederick Barbour at Occoquan Virginia and returning parties from Atlantic City to Washington with various family members and trips to Frederick Emrattsburg Monterey Pen Mar Highrock and other localities.
The piece surveys Philippine forestry under U S influence, noting government officials like Major George Pothern and visitors such as Mr and Mrs Dye and Mr and Mrs Strauss. It discusses forest taxation, timber reserves, flood protection, and the need to balance exploitation with conservation while highlighting ports, markets, and the role of the forest service in Manila and northern Luzon.
The Earl of Lonsdale and the Dukes of Westminster and Roxburghe discussed plans to send a strong polo team to America next season to challenge the Meadowbrook club for the polo cup. American players praised, while England faces calls for substantial backing and travel to mount a competitive squad.
Archbishop Joan J. Keane denies rumors of retirement and states he has called a meeting of diocese officials for August 8 in Dubuque to petition the Holy See for a coadjutor to aid his duties. He notes the announced retirement is misleading and that any decision will take months.
A Gloucester summer party hosts the children of presidents and a former aspirant for the presidency. Charley Taft Marion Cleveland and Cather Cleveland rub shoulders with the Hammond children as they enjoy yachting golf and outings at Lookout Hill. The week features a grand Cantermirs Pilgrima pageant and a yacht trip along the coast.
Dr T J Allen extols the banana as a near complete diet, noting ripeness for best digestion, cautions against green or deep yellow fruit, and compares its yield to wheat. He suggests banana flour from green fruit is inferior to ripe fruit eaten fresh and argues for broader banana cultivation in the Southern States.
Washingtonians protest a permit to allow sightseeing autos in Stock Creek park citing danger to roadways and nervous horses. County roads chief Grabill建议 restricting to smaller heavy cars due to road damage and noisy, unsightly touring cars frightening to horses and riders.
The height of the season brings Chevy Chase Lake to life with the Marine Bandsmen at the band stand as the crowd gathers in the early evening. Concerts run 7 to 9 with a brief intermission before dancing begins. The large pavilion hosts popular attractions while the illuminated riding track draws adults and youths to goat carts, barr o teams, and pony rides. New motion pictures premiere weekly in the open air theater.
A Washington report notes fundraising by Zionist leaders to acquire land in Palestine. The movement seeks capital to support limited stock settlements through a new organization described as modest in scope.
A fragmented note discusses delays and cost overruns in a mail service contract. It mentions backlogs, pricing concerns, and expectations for service under the agreement, plus notes on delays spanning days and weeks and the impact on operations at a Detrow location.
Harry Lee Sing, an American citizen from Philadelphia, was stopped by Malone N Y immigration authorities while returning from the Far East with a Chinese bride. State Senator Triest 1 of Tustin wrote urging intervention. McHarg deferred action awaiting complete documents. Sing, born to Chinese parents in the United States, faced a unique predicament as a citizen with contested national status.
A reader urges strict enforcement of a muzzling law to protect children from dogs at large. Roosevelt era notes recount dog bite cases and support for mandatory muzzles during the heated term. The call comes as North Carolina Odd Fellows prepare for their Salisbury encampment.
Fragmented OCR passage references a conflict between Partan Treditom and a New Civilization Matis movement. Mentions vague terms like Ameriga and Dame era, with numerous garbled phrases and names, lacking readable events or dates to form a concrete summary.
Fragmented notes recount Castro's appeal being ignored during a parliamentary session. References to voting, reference to a committee, and mentions of legal steps and officials are present, with unclear dates and names due to OCR issues. The piece hints at broader political processes and stalled actions within a derailed hearing.
Italian Duke of Abruzzi ascends Mount Godwin Austen marking a world height record noted by observers. The expedition party celebrates the ascent amid acclaim and healthful condition of the climbers. The ascent is described as a landmark in Himalayan exploration and bears the name tied to the Everest region.
The Pandora arrives in Durban with reports of an eight class duration search for the British steamer Waratah missing since July 26. Pandora covers five square miles, its commander hoping sighting would occur if Waratah remained afloat. Waratah carried 31 crew and 4 passengers, with most aboard from Australia and Durban.
The Belgian steamer Palomares struck the Kiel Canal retaining wall and sank amid no loss of life. Traffic will be interrupted until the vessel is removed. In Hartford a public utilities bill stalled as the Aug 10 session adjourned with a motion to reconsider defeated.
The Persian claimant to the throne, described as a former shah, has been fined 3.5 million in state money and expelled from the country. He left Teheran by route under military escort, with the decision issued as law.
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