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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
21
Silk Petticoats offered for travel and seashore wear at 3.95 and 7.50 each. Light in weight, finished with dust ruffle for durability. Taffeta silk petticoats in black and fashion colors trimmed with ruffle and dust ruffle, special prices 3.95 and 7.50. Located at Third four-eleventh st.
Clearance sale offers a range of season's mattings and matting rugs at substantial discounts. Heaviest China mattings at 205 a yard, warp China at 40c, fine Japanese at 20c, rice straw at 40c. Finer rugs priced at 9.00 each, China matting rugs 6.00, printed China mat rugs 1.00, Japanese matting bugs 0.50. Fourteenth Street address referenced.
A newspaper notice promotes affordable summer jewelry for frocks, stressing simple belts collars and keepsakes. It advertises a superb collection including gold novelties, single pieces and two or three piece sets with jeweled touches and adjustable clasps.
A new invoice lists popular priced Porch Rockers and Settees as last available this season. The items include Naturabbnish Sewing Rockers with heavy hardwood frames and reed sealing at 79 each, Hugh Back Sewing Rockers at 1.95 each, Lawn Settees in finished wood at 79c each, and a 95c back design. Sixth floor six-st
Guaranteed sewing machines promise refunds if not up to intended use. The seller emphasizes reliability and offers brands such as Eldredge Automatic, Eldredge Rotary, Imperial, Vindex, and Capital, with prices about half of typical asks.
The note lists prices for hand machines at 5.00 8.50 10.50 and 13.50 dollars and states either 38.00 to 40.00 for some items. It refers to per floor rates on G Street with minor unclear context.
Social and personal items recount weddings and engagements including Miss Mary Brewster marrying Percival H. Marshall at St. John’s in Georgetown. Baron Basil Kroupensky arrives as counselor to the Russian embassy aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm, with others like Mr Gregory Witenkin and Miss Annie Cole and John W. Manakes noted. Travels, visits, and society events fill the column, with cruises, removals, and forthcoming gatherings across Washington and beyond.
The body of Francis H. Smith, who died suddenly in Washington Conn, is brought to the city. Funeral arrangements are not fixed but services are expected Friday at 2 oclock at the Church of the Covenant Connecticut Ave and 18th St. Rev B F Bittinger or Rev Joseph P Kelly may officiate. Mrs A K Holden and Quincy Smith with family arrived from Massachusetts.
The Interstate Commerce Commission moved to enforce the air brake provision of the safety appliance law by ordering all interstate railroads to report by September 1 the number of freight cars owned as of August 1 and how many were equipped. The 1905 goal of 7 percent progress last year aims to reach full compliance as soon as possible, with major lines like the Pennsylvania Railroads signaling readiness to withhold interchanges for unbraked cars.
Mrs. Clarence H Mackay of the Roslyn school board wins approval to end corporal punishment in two Roslyn schools. Teachers and two principals instructed that no whipping will occur when school opens in September. The vote was unanimous after her persistent opposition to beating students.
United States firms and individuals face penalties under an international convention to stop commercial use of the Red Cross emblem. US law in 185 Congress did not bar business uses. fines range from 1 to 500 dollars, plus up to a year in jail, with fines payable to the Red Cross Society. Also noted: Captain R C E Prager awarded by Canada for saving seven men from the Kipling wreck in mid ocean.
Australian government aims to replicate Washington as a national capital within a year. J Davis, NSW public works undersecretary, gathers plans and meets Commissioner West to study Washington’s layout from center to Mall and key landmarks. He plans to base a planned federal capital for six states within New South Wales near Melbourne, after discussions on federal property and district acquisition.
A Dayton man Ivan Nelson Kemp aged over six feet tall and Lila Virginia Milter of Harrisonburg Va were married in Washington after a Virginia marriage permit filing failed. The wedding moved to the capital where Kemp claimed age twenty one and the bride is seventeen. A reception followed. Separately Congress appropriated funds for Jamestown Exposition activities including a 70,000 square foot exhibition space and 200,000 total allotment. a Negro Development and Exposition Company delegation urged a 30,000 building for colored exhibits and 70,000 for exhibits and musical features. a 60,000 monument plan for Jamestown was approved with bids to be invited.
Department Commander J Walter Mitchell visited Col John Jacob Astor Camp No 6 at the Soldiers Home the first official visit to United Spanish War Veterans camps in his jurisdiction The all veteran camp is made of inmates former regular army troops now disabled A reception followed with short addresses and Col Astor invited to the October national encampment in Washington as guest of Astor Camp Detachments of officers remained in hospital while Sullivan was elected Astor Camp delegate with Powers as alternate
Bad weather aside Luna Park reports a strong season with bookings into October. Next week Philippini's Spanish Band returns for a two week stand, joined by Bar lows trained elephants. August events include Skidoo Dang day and Tournament Day, plus Alexandria County Day aiding local school libraries.
Chase's announces a strong next week vaudeville bill led by Pauline Hall the queen of comic opera on a limited tour. The eight feature lineup includes Byron and Louise Langdon, Sam Elton and the Meinotie La Nole trio with European comedians, Robalré the magic expert, and the Arthur and Mildred Boylan juveniles. Special acts travel from New Orleans to showcase dazzling scenes beginning with a Mardi Gras tableau and ending with a New York City finale.
London August 16 The inquest into the death of Mrs Craigie concluded today with a verdict attributing the death to natural causes. The surgeon found evidence of heart muscle weakness as the primary factor and noted no foul play or external influences.
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