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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1909
Page
11
During August the store emphasizes careful business management and constant adjustments for mutual benefit. New prices and methods are introduced to sustain and enhance counter service and increase savings for customers through daily opportunities.
Our sale offers exceptionally low prices on a full assortment of fur garments. A fourth to nearly half savings on regular prices, with a small deposit to reserve any piece and the balance due before delivery.
Out-of-town patrons are assured prompt and careful attention for orders sent to Wood and Lothrop. Address orders to the Mail Order Department and guard against errors in processing.
The Union Veteran Legion will hold its annual convention in this city September 7 to 9 at the Arlington Hotel with 4,000 to 5,000 attendees including delegates and visitors. Washington names Mrs Weiss of 1218 North Capitol as a probable presidential candidate alongside Mrs H J Stafford of Jamestown NY. Baron Rosen, the U S ambassador, was received by the czar in St Petersburg yesterday.
Dr Paul Ritter returns to lead Jars Senet McMillan after a recital at Switt to Gen Haeren in Moor Bevery Mace. He plans to remain in Washington for a week then travel west to Geattta to meet Mrs Ritter and their son who will retire from Japan on September 2. The Secretary of the Navy and Mr George von L Meyer join at Hampton after a Canadian fishing trip. Brig Gen WL Marshall and Mrs Marshall tour the West, guests of Col and Mrs G N W Whistler at Fort Worden. Mrs Connard hosts her house guests Mrs Alten and Mrs William Connard.
The report lists multiple diplomats, social leaders, and families touring Europe and returning to the United States. It notes Ambassador White in Paris visiting his son-in-law at a Siberian estate, Mrs White remaining in France, Mrs Chauncy M Depew departing to Aix, and the U.S. minister to Peru arriving in New York en route to Washington. It also covers Gen Maus and relatives, Mrs Dilworth’s diamond theft incident at a ball, and many society gatherings in Newport and surrounding resorts with prominent guests and fashion observations.
Marebloncas of Donegail seeks Dublin horse show attention to enter London smart set while Lady Naylor Leyland and Viscount Newark navigate charity invitations and royal requests. Queen Victoria of Spain plans a restrained Isle of Wight visit as King Alfonso weighs duty and family pressures amid recent turmoil.
Autonourishment begins about twelve hours after a meal and may extend from ten to forty nine percent of intake depending on condition. Proper guidance is advised for fasts of four to five days. The text argues fasting can aid healing when used correctly and emphasizes balanced intake and efficient digestion to support bodily restoration.
Elaborate plans outline participation of about 1.6 million Greater New York children in the Hudson Fulton celebration through memorial exercises parades and carnivals. The children's committee backs forward with anticipation as Saturday October 9 is set for the children's parades and play carnivals with park authorities opening smaller and larger grounds under restrictions.
The obituary notes Father Ducey rector of St Leo’s in New York and a well known figure in the hotel district. It also mentions the engagement of Boyd Reinhardt of Tanger Reinhardt to Miss Ettchen Wellington daughter of a U S senator. Reinhardt’s background includes a move from Sheppilata to Cumberland and a stock farm in West Virginia.
Alfred Farlow of the Christian Science publicity bureau says Edward A Kimball of Chicago left to John Carroll Lathrop of New York copyrights and rights to Mrs Eddy works that Kimball did not own when he died. Farlow notes the copyrights were transferred to Mrs Eddy years earlier, making the bequest of no value and implying no likely controversy or notice.
Washington patrons packed the Columbia Theatre Sunday night to see Howes moving pictures. The program featured talking pictures, travel films, industrial scenes, and comic subjects including the dangers of ski jumping. Notable sequences showed big gun strests, Algiers, Canadian snow scenes, the Rockies, and a Brush Columbia industry segment, driving strong audience enthusiasm.
Washington Herd No 3 yesterday elected J H McGilton Kramer B Gardner Joseph J Crown Harry Hayden and Joh J Connor as representatives to the Supreme Herd of the Local Order of the Moose. More than 100 delegates are expected with mayors of Dewolt and Toledo among attendees. The event will be at the Nea Masonic Temple with a ball banquet and national officer elections on closing day.
Saengerbund will halt its regular election on September 5 as officers prepare to vote on starting a German language and song school. About 700 members, strong finances, and a need to develop singers are cited. If the school is created, Prof Henry Xander and Adolph Brauner would lead the program.
George Cabot Lodge 35 son of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and private secretary died suddenly at Tuckernuck Island Massachusetts from a heart attack induced by indigestion. He was a Harvard graduate and left a widow and three children.
Open air Sunday morning service at Fort Myer drew a large crowd with Washingtonians traveling by trolley and car. Chaplain W W Brander and J A delivered the sermon as the Fitteantt Cavalry band performed sacred music.
The piece argues that the United States must actively defend its Pacific interests in China, highlighting America’s fair diplomacy, open door stance, and past treaties. It notes American restraint, indemnity reforms, and ongoing Chinese trust, framing a leading U S role in settling future regional questions and preserving Pacific stability.
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