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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1909
Page
21
Clearance sale offers marked down wash dresses and coat suits in fine lawns percales gimghams chambrays and linens. Some items cut to half price or less with three lots created. Withdrawn from regular stock are summer wash dresses in chambrays lawns and ginghams, many with inch neck and sleeves and neat trims.
A Flower collection on view in Washington features rare items from avica including Liberian artifacts, native jewelry, canes, gold ornament, photographs, and material from Cape Verde Modena and the Canary stands. The exhibit, described as one of the most interesting in years, includes African types and colonial-era objects, with emphasis on national establishment photographs and curiosities.
Reports from Media Pennsylvania note the wedding of Edith G Keating daughter of Mrs J M Keating to William F Lanes United States minister to Guatemala. The ceremony at St Thomas Church will be private with immediate family present. Lanes a Washington resident previously joined the embassy staff in Mexico and will proceed to his new post after the nuptials.
Secretary Nagel of the Department of Commerce and Lebar returned to Washington yesterday from Beverly. Admiral Eugene Leutze and Mrs Leutze left Washington for Stockbridge Mass for the remainder of the season. Miss Marion Lentz left the city for the Thousand Islands to be guest of Alice Vanderauist. Various Washingtonians and guests are noted in social rounds including horse show preparations, travels to Atlantic City and New England, and engagements.
A sweep of social figures and arrangements shows Mrs Roosevelt steering her children through London and Paris society while avoiding crowds. An American wife of a senator devised a desk for letters in her husband’s office, and Helen Frick manages a riverborne farm outing for Pittsburgh families. Washingtonians Esther Eigay and William Wallace Wood wed at Rockville, Maryland.
Retired General Edam Townsend USA died at Walter Reed Hospital. Funeral from Kalorama Road home at 4 PM, burial at Arlington or Arlington National Cemetery. Chaplain WOW Brander will attend with Loyal Legion members and four Army officers as honorary pallbearers. Participants include Gen Dr Craigie, Gen Leon A Matile, Col Lehs fed eting Master France P B Sands, Maj Julius Venn, Lt PD Lochinger, Capt JC Haraail.
Funeral services for Townsend B. Southard who died Saturday were held at the family home 1610 Q Street Northwest conducted by Rev Clarence Wise assistant pastor of Foundry Street Episcopal Church. The body was moved to the Long Island homestead for interment. Survived by wife Fannie B Southard and daughter Louise. Southard born in Brooklyn in 1828 and came to Washington eight years ago as chief draftsman in Navy Department construction and repair.
A Baltimore couple wed in Easton Maryland last week. Ida E Conley of Sharpstown Maryland and James M Bozeman, son of the Rev J S Bozeman of Hoopera Island, arrived from Salisbury and married at the Episcopal chapel by the Rev Frank Balch.
A rare chance to secure the most popular refrigerator with substantial savings. The complete line covers various styles and sizes, including special compact models for limited floor space. Exclusive D C agents offer this opportunity.
The Naval Academy will not alter its physical training hours. Captain Charles J. Badger opposed a plan to devote more time to athletics, arguing it would reduce time for mental training. Captain John M. Bowyer, the new superintendent, is expected to continue Badger's policy.
Rear Admiral BK Moore, retired, will leave command at Portsmouth New Hampshire on September 1. He is the last rear admiral on active duty to be relieved under President Taft's program, leaving only officers on the active list remaining in service.
Atlantic battleship fleet concentrates off the Virginia capes with Kansas in Hampton Roads adjusting gun sights ahead of record target work due Wednesday. Tornado boats Nicholaga and O Brien ready to tow as real targets. Louisiana Minnesota One and Georgia maneuver near coast while wireless ships stay tight lipped on the day’s schedule. Baseball results trickle via wireless to the ships and are posted aboard.
Capt G Soulnrd Turner and others proceed to Philippines related postings. Maj Frederick F Russet medical corps accompanies. several lieutenants assigned to recruiting, naval, and medical duties. Retirement notices and transfers to duty locations including Fort St Okla, Platteburg, Columbus barracks, and various city assignments noted.
Special to The Washington Post Petersburg August 16 Mrs Maree ret Frady died at her home on Adame street yesterday aged 67. She was the widow of Representative James D Brady of Virginia and leaves four children: Jonenh P Brady of Richmond clerk at the United States client court and Mrs Leroy Garwin, at Washington Du Misses Milgaret Brady Katherrine McCourt Brady and Lannia Brady of Petersburg.
The article notes a common stomach malady linked to excess hydrochloric acid and irregular eating. It cites Russian chemist Pavlov and recommends a nonirritating diet with rice, cabbage or lettuce in the morning, bran biscuits, buttermilk, and charcoal tablets for relief.
The piece reports that China expects Theodore Roosevelt to visit China next year. It traces the idea to the Dowager Empress and Alice Roosevelt during Taft’s East trip. Tang Shao Yi and other officials conveyed optimism to the White House, and U S China ties have grown closer.
Mystic, Conn. Aug 14. An Educational Peace address opened the Universal Peace Union with Di Jesse Holmes of Ssarthmare College praising peace work in colleges nationwide. Read letters included Taft and Ambassador Bryce. Taft accepted the honorary vice presidency, conveyed in a reply to President Love affirming readiness if it aids the movement.
A Washington Post notice notes Sidney Tove, once a standout Chicagan, plans to reopen brokerage offices in weeks. The Barnes estate distribution last days spurred his return, with his wife Mire Marjorie Barnes receiving about 100000 and a custodian role for 31000 GN. Support from former Judge William H Boore and friend Love4 lifelong ally cited. partners urge him to invest wisely.
A new Venezuelan cabinet was announced with Tanares Lara as interior minister and Juan Prerlt as foreign minister. Gen Reguis Glivares is minister of war with reappointment noted. Includes Di Abel Santos finance minister and others, with Tamon Ayala president and Nicholas Rolanda as second vice president of the republic.
The Danish crisis closes as parliament supports a new cabinet after the Danteh government resigns. Conn Holstes leads as premier with Ledrebord JC Chasstensen as minister of war and a reshuffled team assigning posts to Neergard, Tunster, Feidt Tanti Sorensen, Hoegs bro, Mielen o, and Hansen while retaining key portfolios in foreign affairs education justice agriculture interior and commerce.
The report blends several brief items: a reference to a land prize draw near Spokane with 980 applications and remarks on water rights. a note on Ttahan Crater and visits by Italian residents to welcome officers. and news that Straus will sail to Turkey aboard the Prince Frederick Wilhelm, heading to Constantinople with expectations of arrival in September.
The document argues that American governance transformed Philippine law and rights, introducing habeas corpus, jury trial limits, and free press while advancing education and legal procedures. It contends the Filipino populace must learn their new rights and duties as U.S. influence shapes constitutional development and self government.
Mrs John R Ramsey arrives back in Hackensack from San Francisco recounting a long road trip of over 400 miles. She cites heavy storms and rough roads as the main challenges, noting some tire wear from rocky terrain but calling the journey largely successful.
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