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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
13
Bargain notice describes boys and girls blouses with lace and plaited bosoms in sizes up to large, priced at five units of value, originally one dollar. Local shop promotes value and special price appeal for spring wardrobe.
Mrs D B Marshall wife of G Marshall former Washington manager of an association died from paralysis. She passed away yesterday at Car Hl Hospital after an illness and was shipped to Columbus, accompanied by her husband and son.
The article reviews Catholic missionary efforts among Lakota and Gros Ventre in the region. It praises Father Leon Favreau and Bishop Shestley for establishing schools and churches, noting rapid church growth in North Dakota. It highlights enduring commitment to educating Indigenous catechists and priests and the broad impact of the Gallio Sioux mission efforts.
Six year old Gul Camed was found walking toward home in the street at 10 this morning after being abducted from her home. A party of ten searched the streets for three hours before locating her. The child described a disjointed incident, with the belief she was taken by kidnappers who fled when an alarm was raised. Her nightgown was dry, suggesting she was not drenched during the incident.
Catholic societies select 11 West delegates to the American Federation of Catholic Societies convention. Edward G Reeney of Brooklyn is named president. vice presidents include Celkera Newark Tlynn Chicago Strenger St Pir Henry Dessling Boston Hynes Buffalo and Conroy Cincinnati. National secretary is Matre of St. Louis and national treasurer Mrs Elizabeth Redgers of Chicago New Orleans will host the event in 1410.
Dr Paul Ritter of Switzerland travels with a militia unit to Boston for army maneuvers and plans brief visits to Beverly and Bar Harbor. Meanwhile high society happenings include diplomats, officials, and social hostesses in Newport and Bar Harbor as the season continues with travel, engagements, and genteel intrigue.
Miss Ethel Beatrice Brown daughter of Mrs Virgie Q Brown and Mr John Hobertson Dowling of Ichmand Virginia were married yesterday morning at the bride’s home on Seventh Street Northeast. Rev Dr James Ruhicer of the German Reformed Church officiated. The house was decorated with pink and white roses. The bride wore a French blue broadcloth gown with matching trim and carried American Beauty roses. Her sister wore old rose poplin with a large black hat and also carried American Beauty roses. Best man was Mr Mary Scheid. After a breakfast the couple left for a wedding trip and will reside at 1 East Grace Street Wedmond Virginia. Robert Tee Vackney of Ytoning Street has gone to Moorefield West Virginia for the summer.
Social sidelines show Mrs John Astor hosting at Welbeck Abbey with the Port lands and Marlboroughs in attendance while plans swirl round her North Berwick hotel stay and a trip to Germany for son Vincent. Meanwhile Miss Tirana Sears, a Harmsworth contestant, will join American pageantry in Crescent Beach amid gymkhana and horse events as Willard Vanderbilt advances aeroplane water-landing ideas on lakes near Great Neck.
Formal charges of violation of neutrality laws filed against Col Jose Rangel and Tomas Sárabia, accused Mexican revolutionaries arrested yesterday. Arms and papers seized point to a junta planning action in Mexico. Rangel admits summer battle participation but denies ongoing involvement. Tomas Saravia, editor of a Mexican liberal paper in Austin, linked to the case.
Columbia theater opens its season Monday with Edward Thomson in Roan Vale and Helen Brown returning as a child actress. Fred G Berger supervises rehearsals as new shows and novelty acts head to the front, including the New York typewritten travel review and the Queen of the Secret Seven melodrama at Academy. Luna Park features, free pictures, and a regimental band concert Sunday.
The engagement of Miss Marie McNeal of WedV Maryland to Lieut Robert Renato Tittoni USMC is announced. Tittoni, a native of Rome, Italy, whose family is prominent, has become an American citizen. The marriage is planned for October. Visitors to Atlantic City can obtain The Washington Post daily at The Washington Post stand on Springs Ocean Pier.
Treasury officials consider cutting note size to save paper and costs. A chemical cleansing method would restore worn notes for re circulation, while reducing note production and redemption expenses. The proposal mirrors Bank of England practice and aims to curb disease transmission and improve currency appearance.
King Edward arrived at Marienbad and exchanged cordial telegrams of greeting with Emperor Francis Joseph. The spa town is crowded with visitors, many Americans. Dr Ott assessed the king’s condition as satisfactory, and his majesty will begin the cure of sorrow.
Daily hints from Dr T Allen food specialist discuss nutrition mental and physical health heredity and elimination. The article warns about constipation and auto intoxication and the impact of poor waste elimination on vitality and general well being.
The piece argues war and pestilence crippled the Philippine economy more than tariff shifts. It credits American rule with rebuilding via subsidies, railways, and telegraph services while noting agriculture remains hard hit by war, storms, and locusts. It foresees slow, capital‑driven growth and a cautious but hopeful outlook for trade, hemp, sugar, and tobacco under continued U.S. policy support.
In New York Aug 11 Roy E. Pardee son of Dwight Pardee, head of several railroads, must pay his wife alimony of 1 week rather than 102, following a separation suit. Justice Brady states the plaintiff married the defendant, not his father, so alimony should come from him, not from wealth. He is not 21, earns about 15 weekly and owns no property.
Funeral services for William Henry Ostrander who drowned at Colonial Beach Sunday were held at his home 217 West Street Southeast yesterday afternoon. The Rev J B McLaughlin of the North Carolina Avenue Methodist Church officiated. Pallbearers were Henry Hellmuller Gordon Barley Weaver Hanger Hal Kinsey Albert Foater and FOS Saxty. Burial took place in Rock Creek Cemetery.
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