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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1907
Page
3
George T Hylands and bride Mire in Troy wed yesterday as they fled by train to Washington DC seeking honeymoon. Onlookers say a dramatic chase ensued at Fourth Avenue station with a crowd, a gun, and a hastily abandoned plan. Police noted no injuries beyond a scare as the couple eluded pursuit.
The obituary notes Commander Vail arriving last week and the service schedule. It states he served active duty until his death and had been in good health prior to leaving.
An advertisement urges readers to use Stuart Dyspepsia Tablets to cure indigestion and related ailments. It claims quick relief for stomach, brain and liver discomfort, and invites readers to send their name and address to receive a free sample by mail. The copy emphasizes everyday battle with digestion and promises improved health and confidence.
The United States Potters Association held its twenty ninth annual convention in Washington with nearly a hundred industry reps. George C Thompson urged Congress to increase protective duties, criticizing current rates as insufficient against Japan and Germany. Officers to be elected today, with a Raleigh banquet tonight featuring Speaker Dannon.
Edith K McCreer daughter of the late Lawrence Kip and former wife of Richard M Creery of San Francisco married the Hon Henry Coventry at St James Church Placcadily. She was given away by Admiral sailor Renl. The bride wore a gown of blue and gold with an angelic velvet hat adorned with blue feathers.
A Washington Post report details Mia Wilcox and attorney firm appealing Governor Campbell of Texas for a pardon for a nameless ex-convict now prosperous in New York. Campbell declined without the convict’s name. Wilcox defends the man’s innocence and vows no further action.
Leonard Homan was not chosen private secretary to Admiral Dewey. Mc Hoffman was recommended by Dewey and to begin duties as private secretary in two weeks. The post, previously held at 1200 a year, rises to 3300 a year with lieutenant rank. Hartman, from Washington, D C, resides at 20 Q Street Northwest.
War Department presents Congress a proposal from New York donors to gift 2.5 acres overlooking the Hudson at West Point area for a wireless telegraph station or monument placement near Revolutionary fortifications. Acting Secretary urges acceptance of land for the station, with another note proposing land within Plattsburg Barracks for the Delaware and Hudson Railway.
The University Club plans to purchase a large northeast corner gothic building at Seventeenth and 1 streets NW opposite the Arm and Wavy Club. The hullway will be remodeled into a modern home for the eight movement, with a goal to raise $40 000 for payments and renovations. The house faces Farragut Square and is described as a suitable club house, owned by the Myara estate.
Officers directed to appear before the Davis retiring board for examination on December 20 in the uty. Names include Lieut Cal John Muhlenerg Pay Corps Lieut Cal Dan Kingman Corps at Engineers and War Francis J Ives surgeon Patrick J Hart chaplain Hiram W Chittenden Corps of Engineers. The board reviews cases of nearly twenty officers who failed the horsemanship efficacy test ordered by President Roosevelt.
An archival notice outlines personnel transfers including Captain John A Caranetet and Surgeon two, and Major General Frederick Von Hochrader with a board of officers to decide the custody and location of a wharf at Boston. The text notes December pay and duty details for several officers and the appointment of a quartermaster general staff.
Announcement that Capt Daniel Delzhanty retired after ten years as governor of Sailors Snug Harbor Staten Island due to ill health. Capt A J Newberry appointed president of the Marine Society to succeed Delehanty. Navy movements include Louisiana arriving Hampton Roads awaiting Rear Admiral Evann Reetwhlel and officer transfers from various ships to Minnesota and Norfolk. Holiday bazaar planned by Advent parish teachers and scholars in the new parish hall.
A list records various donors and amounts received by the Associated Charities in a special appeal. Names include John Joy Edson, Calvary Baptist Church through Mia Salle, Orrin Company, Justice Deel T Drewer, and others with contributions ranging from one to twenty dollars. The document notes that association funds are exhausted.
Mrs Clinton B Fisk, national president of the Home Missionary Society, condemns women smoking in public as unhealthful and unAmerican. In New York, hotels resist shift toward public female smoking, while society events feature marriages and weddings of prominent figures, including plans for Gov Patterson’s third marriage and Baron von Graffenried nuptials.
Mrs William J Bryan leaves for New York with daughter Ruth Bryan Weavit aboard the Lincon Netz on December 3. They plan to travel to Colne Egypt then Palestine and return next spring. Meanwhile Mr Vanderbilt and Mrs Vanderbilt host a large house party at Biltmore House, with Vanderbilt staying through Christmas.
Mina Laurence Tadema reveals a talk titled The Makers and The Destroyers of happiness at the Colony Club. Audience filings show mixed reactions as she reads from a volume, delivering two parts with attendees leaving before the second. Strong quotes praise the talk's clarity and sweetness whereas some readers long for the Destroyers portion.
A New York auction sale of William H Buckler’s library from the American Legation in Madrid fetched strong prices for rare books. Highlights included Audubon Birds of America at the top price, along with Homer and Browning works, with many manuscripts and first editions selling at high value to collectors and institutions.
Gov Warfield of Baltimore spoke at Continental Hall yesterday praising Maryland workers and Daughters of the Revolution for patriotism. Admiral Schley and James Randall noted Maryland contributions, as the clock was unveiled by Alexander McConachie amid remarks by Max McLean and thanks from Mrs Potts. Bishop Satterlee delivered the benediction.
The central union urges district residents to express views on a plea to the President and Congress. It backs Reynolds proposals for a citizen committee to decide minor local matters and favors a governor chosen by the people. It supports seven city departments, advocates a housing and labor department, and calls for shorter police shifts with worker protections.
Lord Chancellor Baron Corehun married Miss Violet Leks Beach at the Parliament precinct chapel in London Believed to be first such wedding during his term and first held within Parliament buildings The Bishop of London officiated with most Cabinet members present except Premier Campbell Bannerman who was abroad Also notes Kohlsaat Palmer engagement in Chicago to Potter Palmer Jr with Mr Palmer as best man at a recent wedding.
Mary A Ellis widow of John J Ellis longtime owner of one of the Souths largest piano and music stores died yesterday morning about 600 o clock at her residence on K Street Northwest aged about seventy five after a yearlong illness. She was born in Washington and lived on F Street between Thirteenth and Fourteenth for years. Since her husband’s death she was sole proprietor of John F Ellis & Co on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. A devout Catholic and donor to local churches she will lie in state at the Roman Catholic Court Frida at 10 o clock with services conducted by Father Stafford and Father McGuigan, assisted by a delegation from local churches and Balti more. Interment will be Mount Olivet. Mrs Ellis is survived by a daughter Raphael Eis of this day.
Samuel J Brown died last Thursday at age Hétyning and was buried yesterday in Arlington Cemetery after a low Mass at Patricks Church. A drummer boy at age fifteen, he earned a Gettysburg bravery medal. He is survived by his wife and two sons Samuel J Brown Jr and Pred Brown.
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