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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
33
Two days remain to buy red and elegant fur pieces at a third to nearly half off regular prices. The catalog features Russian sable and mink among others with prices ranging from 7.50 to 25.00, promising exclusivity and value for the discerning buyer.
UR stock of Women s Shirt Waists is complete and showcases newest season ideas. Featured are Madras tucked tiers long sleeves $2.95. Batiste tailor made plain and striped $2.95 to $4.00. Tonen shirt frame tailored $3.50 to $7.50. Women s Batiste with hand embroidery lace $5.75. Yemen s fine Batiste with Valenciennes lace $7.50. third floor goods priced to attract shoppers.
Washington social scene flows with engagements weddings and travel plans. Mrs. Walton prepares to join her husband in September while Miss Sue Turner announces an October wedding to Mr. Robert H Toombs. Miss Florence Knade weds Richard W Webster in Fairmont Minn and the couple set home at the Revere after a Minn trip.
Reports from Newport recount multiple jewel losses at a Ber wind ball and a Tennis players charity event, including Mrs John Gatland’s $5,000 diamond butterfly and Mrs Craig Biddle’s two large pearls worth $5,000. Police were alerted after a purse with a $10,000 necklace vanished and was later found on a residence driveway. The piece also notes high society gossip about Count Adolph von Goetzen's potential ambassadorship and Churchill engagement rumors, with related family histories and social ties.
The article recounts a bridge and poker night among New York businesswomen that escalated from penny-ante games to large stakes, causing debts of honor and a potential probe by District Attorney Franklin Aj Coles. Husbands urged caution while women sought intercession to avoid exposure, amid society’s shock and amused reaction. It notes later remarks on education for Princess Mary and a revived jewelry trade as prosperity returns.
Newport society notes from August detail villa residents and visitors at Bellevue court, the Casino and local clubs. Among events are a practical joke over a polo pony sale, purse findings and a sequence of dinners, dances, weddings, and arrivals including Post, Jones, Gambrill, Gerry, Lydig, Goetz, Clews, Biddle, Stewart, Uarviman, and Wentworth.
Narragansett Pier hosts a society gathering after the Point Judith Country Club horse show. A minstrel entertainment for St. Philomena's Church filled the Casino ballroom with Catholic summer residents dancing afterward. Notable attendees included Mrs. John H. Hanan and guests from Newport, Providence, and Watch Hill, with social boxes filled by prominent families and visitors from Villa Valmas and Mathewson.
Large number of slaves vacation period extended for William F. Reed in Europe by 41 days without pay. J Wilson Townsend sworn in as Treasury disbursing clerk, promoted by Secretary Connelyou to replace L H Mattingly, salary 2000 annually. Townsend began in 1889, later moved to the Treasury disbursing office. Also notes Bessie Crone, Deli J. Creamer, Maggie Bateman, Mary E. Mangan, and E P A Rickenbacher receiving varying leaves from the government press division and Treasury branches.
Washington diary notes multiple federal employees taking extended leaves and vacations from August through September. Numerous divisions including press, sanitary, agricultural, and finishing and forwarding report leave durations from five to thirty-one days. Public printer staff receive extended unpaid leave. several arrivals and private gatherings are listed at Aspinwall and Marlborough hotels in New York.
West Had Long Branch NM August cover notes indicate summer residents unite for a Deal society circus next Saturday. 160 advance tickets sold, reserved blocks claimed, dinners planned at Deal Golf and Country clubs and other venues. Notable gatherings include Mrs Frederick Gerken and Mrs Edward Burghard hosting dinners, Mrs Judge Gerry Snow arranging a grand after party, and several families hosting youngsters with games, music, and refreshments. Mrs Louis Runkel entertains relatives at Gascon Lodge with a donkey party and multiple young guests. Charles Wallace Irving Shuman plans wedding, and Molly Speyer departs with Gus Sidengelg on the Therese. Mgr Daniel Guggenheim family to close Firenze villa and camp in Adirondacks.
Bar Harbor Maine August 25 There was no sign of a waiting season yesterday with brilliant social conditions. Luncheons were hosted by Mr. and Mrs John I Kane at their villa on the shore. A long list of guests included Ernesto G Fabbri Walter Shepard and many others.
Walter RO Humphries a bureau of plant industry clerk in the Agricultural Department and Amanda May Huntress of Washington were married in Philadelphia after difficulty securing a license. An official balked until a wedding ring with both initials proved the couple's identity. Humphries 22 Huntress 21.
The report lists multiple federal employees on duty changes and annual or unpaid leave. Transfers include a son to Del Rio Texas for border duty and Lorne B Walker detailed to Fort Drent Maine. Immigrant inspectors Yom V Walters to Winnipeg Manitoba and Ernest N Cullin on leave. Several clerks and messengers, including Miss Florence Cassell, Miss Maude Durfee, Miss Teresa Gorman, Charles Plug, Lewis Pinner, Emil Weise, J J Wolleran, Miss Savie Zummerman, Henry Taeker, Clarence Derr, Miss Sarah Cushing, Matties Haralson, Miss Anna McCormick, Roy Wiseman, are on various leave statuses with dates and durations, plus resignations noted.
The page previews next weeks film and stage offerings led by Chase's Ralph C Herz at the New Academy with Everett Scott in a burlesque lineup, plus the Lig Littbesd and Lyceum shows featuring The Ducklings and Mire Toute Dacre. Also noted are The Burlesque Queen, Slop Suey, and a Wall Street melodrama Lucky Jim with Joseph Santley.
The Sundsy ost reports Luna Park will host a Free Day with the same conditions as last week and extra attractions. Cut-out coupons appear in the amusement column for September 3 with free vaudeville and a sketch titled The Mameure Gil. The American Regimental Band will perform in the auditorium next Sunday afternoon with special soloists expected.
The General Land Office reports July 1 1908 figures show 4 395 205 acres of public lands undisturbed nationwide with Alabama 329 718 Alaska 368 021 908 Arizona 2 709 202 Arkansas 1 080 183 California 29 817 e3 Colorado 23 696 687 Florida 414 943 Idaho 26 7Re 002 Kansas 171 446 Louisiana 116 249 Michigan 125 69 Minnesota 2 788 705 Mississippi 42 71s Missouri 27 480 Montana 44 532 440 Nebraska 3 0T4.Ge2 174800 Mexico 44777 905 North Dakota 3 293 150 South Dakota 316 957 9 Wyoming 4 635 001 Fort
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