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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
21
Irregular OCR fragment describes boys and girls blouses in Madras fabric with plaited bosoms and varied sizes up to large. Special price offered, likely at a local shop, promotion aimed at wartime shoppers.
Mrs D B Marshall wife of G Marshall of Chevy Chase Maryland died yesterday from paralysis after an extended illness. She and her husband and son accompanied the casket to Columbus as the former home.
Letters from le Rey William Wo Ketcham describe Catholic missions among Lakota and Gros Ventre in North Dakota. Bishops and priests are praised for expanding churches and schooling, with focus on training catechists and converting Indigenous communities amid frontier challenges.
Six year old Gul was taken from home last night by kidnapers who fled when an alarm sounded. A search of the streets by a party of ten lasted three hours before she was found walking toward home at ten o clock this morning. The girl, who was in distress, could not clearly recount the events. Police believe she was abducted and then released.
Catholic societies elected Pittsburg August West of the delegates to the American Federation of Catholic Societies convention. The following offers were elected President Edward G Reeney of Brooklyn vice presidents Celkera Newark etc. National secretary and treasurer named with Elizabeth Redgers of Chicago New Orleans. Concluding note in 1410.
Dr Paul Ritter travels with a militia unit to Boston for army maneuvers before visiting Beverly and Bar Harbor. Secretary Winthrop tours navy yards in Boston and Portsmouth while Mrs Beekman Winthrop returns to Washington. Various diplomats, envoys, and their hosts frequent Newport and Bar Harbor as summer watches unfold, with marital disputes and social intrigues echoing through the season.
Miss Ethel Beatrice Brown daughter of Mrs Virgie Q Brown married John Hobertson Dowling at the bride’s home on Seventh Street Northeast. Rev Dr James Ruhcer of the German Reformed Church officiated. The house was decorated with pink and white roses. The bride wore a French blue broadcloth gown trimmed with roses and forget me nots, carried American Beauty roses. Matron of honor Mrs Harry Schmidt wore old Tosa poplin and carried roses. Best man was Mary Scheid. After a breakfast the couple left for a wedding trip west and will reside at 21 East Grace Street, Wedmond Va.
The article surveys American society figures in England, including Mrs John Jacob Astor at Welbeck Abbey, later plans for Mrs Astor in North Berwick and Trauby Croft. remarks on English manners vs American society. coverage of Bath pageant costumes. plans for Mrs Waldorf Astor and Mr Vanderbilt’s aviation ventures. mentions presentations and social events in New York and at Cresummit Beach.
Charges of violation of U S neutrality laws were filed today against Col Jose Rangel and Tomas Sarabia, alleged Mexican revolutionists arrested yesterday by federal marshals. Seized stores of arms, ammunition, and papers point to a junta planning an early uprising in Mexico. Rangel admitted participation in battle last summer. Sarabia, editor of a Mexican newspaper in Austin, Tex., is said to work for the liberal party.
Columbia Theater opens its new season Monday with Edward Russell in A Poor Relation under Fred G Berger supervision. Helen Brown returns as a favored child actress, while new acts and the Variegated Luna Park and New York styled acts promise a lively month of entertainment at the Academy and allied venues.
Lieut Robert Renato Tittoni, USMC, of Rome origin, and Miss Marie McNeal, daughter of WedV McNeal, plan an October wedding. Miss McNeal, renowned debutante, admired in Philadelphia society. Tittoni’s father, Carlo Fitton, is active in Philadelphia and both families have become American citizens. Visitors to Atlantic City can enjoy The Washington Fest daily at The Washington Past stand on Ocean Pier, facing the Boardwalk.
Treasury officials outline a program to reduce note sizes for both federal and national bank issues to save paper and costs. A chemical treatment would sanitize worn notes before reentry into circulation, improving appearance and extending life while curbing disease transmission. plan recalls Bank of England practices and faces congressional scrutiny.
King Edward arrived at Marienbad and exchanged cordial telegrams with Emperor Francis Joseph. The resort town is crowded with visitors, many Americans. Dr Ott reports the king's condition satisfactory. He plans to begin the cure of sorrow.
Dr Allen discusses nutrition and heredity shaping health and the mind. The piece emphasizes elimination and constipation as a widespread problem, warning of auto intoxication and vitality loss from improper waste removal.
The article argues that despite tariff adjustments and market openings, the Philippines have suffered long from war and pestilence. It details guerrilla warfare, property destruction, and agricultural devastation that hinder recovery. It notes exports rebound modestly under American oversight, yet sugar, tobacco, and rice lag. Foreign capital and stable policy are needed for sustained growth. optimism exists among Manila retailers about rising consumer demand and industrial activity.
New York August 11. Roy E B Pardee, son of Dwight Pardee, secretary of major railroads, must pay his wife weekly alimony of a week instead of 102, after a suit for separation and a $5 counsel fee. Justice Brady rulings state the husband, not the father, is liable. Pardee is not 21, earns about 15 per week, owns no property, and his father's wealth is irrelevant.
Funeral services for William Henry Ostrander who drowned at Colonial Beach Sunday afternoon were held at his home 217 Wright Street southeast yesterday. The Rev J B McLaughlin of the North Caroling Avenue Methodist Church officiated. Pallbearers included Henry Hellmuller, Gordon Barley, Weaver Hanger, Hat Kinsey, Albert Foater, and FOS Saxty. Burial was in Rock Creek Cemetery.
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