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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1909
Page
13
A clearance sale offers capes and coats in black white and pastels. Styles cover street carriage and evening wear in velvets broadcloths and silks. Garments are lined with rich silks and satin. Prices marked low to move entire stock of women’s high class coats.
Our remaining stock of women's imported evening gowns offers one of a kind models suitable for church, receptions, and formal functions. An extensive opportunity to secure a charming gown for society events at much less than comparable outfits. Similar garments can be made to order regardless of cost.
A February sale highlights office furniture from top makers with new and regstock pieces at reduced prices. Roll and flat top desks, typewriter desks, revolving chairs, and solid wood designs in mahogany and oak are offered with values listed and discounts emphasized for business buyers.
The February sale features oil paintings, pastels, hand colored photogravures and photographs, with many one of a kind pieces. Prices range from 25 cents to 5 dollars with notable subjects including Gainsborough and Lincoln in heavy frames and large hand colored photogravures.
A long list of dinners teas and receptions in Washington feature Mr and Mrs Roosevelt and many officials and lawmakers hosting and attending events at homes and venues across the capital. Notable names include Secretary of the Navy and Mrs Newberry Secretary of War and Mrs Wright and numerous senators representatives and ambassadors.
Social rounds in Washington feature Lord Clifford hosted at the Capitol by Mr. Joan Barrett and Senator Warren. British ambassador and Mrs. Bryce entertain at luncheon with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Carter and Mr. Dannett spending days in the city. Mrs. Gillespie hosts a luncheon in honor of Mrs. Anthony R. Knser. Mrs. William Darret Ridgely and Miss Ridgely host at Chevy Chase Club for Miss Helen Buchanan. Numerous society figures attend, with table flora of Creesia and maidenhair ferns. Senator and Mrs. Depew announce a Senate reception on February 19 for the Vice President-elect and Mrs. Sherman. Musical evening hosted by Mrs. William Belden Noble features violoneist Miss Larking and mezzo soprano Miss Nettleton, followed by supper. A bridge gathering at Miss Isabel Clarke’s Connecticut Avenue rooms includes guests such as Mrs. Emile Montgomery, Mrs. William Barrett Ridgely, and Mrs. Richard Harlow.
East Yishac Covent Garden hosts a somber premiere as society leaders dress in black. Notables include Countess de Grey, Prince Francis of Teck, Mrs. Winston Churchill, and Mrs. George Cornwallis West. The fashion world notes mourning influences plus evolving styles and perfume trends.
Paris reports the deaths of poet and novelist M. Mendes Me, and famed actor Benoit Constant Coquelin Cadet. Mendes died in a railway tunnel accident after alighting from a moving train. Coquelin Cadet died from news of his brother’s death, with Mendes reportedly melancholy and fatigued.
The American battleship fleet, sailing from Gibraltar, reported all well by wireless at 34 22 N 1651 W, with 4 PM conditions a fresh NW wind and moderate sea. Panther repair ship expected tonight while Yankton near Funchal and 1080 miles westward as of yesterday morning. Crostey named as Des Moines executive officer. Potts assigned to Georgia.
Pau France en Wisybus Wri continued his instruction of French aviators in the use of his aeroplane with passengers Paul Tissandier and Capt Girard Ville. Tissandier piloted for half an hour and acquitted himself well. London report says the Wright brothers accepted an invitation to visit London in March to receive the Aeronautical Society of Great Britain gold medal.
W K Vanderbilt Jr drives a 140 horsepower racing car that collided with another vehicle today, leaving both cars nearly demolished but with no injuries reported among the occupants. Vanderbilt and other drivers were unhurt in the incident.
The ad proclaims a bona fide closing out of all pianos in stock and contracted. It claims unprecedented opportunities to buy high grade instruments at prices below cost, urging fair dealing and urging inspections to confirm the extent and genuineness of the reductions, with convenient terms offered.
Philadelphia clergymen from Presbyterian Baptist Lutheran and Reformed churches join Protestant Episcopal and Congregational leaders in urging Mayor to halt Oscar Hammerstein presented Salome starring Mary Gurden after resolutions denounce immorality. House sold out five hours after box office opened.
Los Angeles editor Mrs A W Rhodes reported that her daughter’s horse was not struck by President Roosevelt. The president sent a letter saying the tale is absurd and usually ignored, to avoid promoting further mischief.
Lexington Kentucky February 8 John B Madden noted turfman was granted a divorce in circuit court from Louise Madden Bell She has been divorced from Madden in another state and married Louis Bell Madden filed a suit against her here the day’s decision relates to that case
In Rome the Pope met fourteen officers and several sailors from the American ship Celtic in a private audience. Mer. Kennedy, rector of the American College, presented them. The Pope expressed thanks to President Roosevelt and the Celtic commander for the vessel's service. Each sailor received a silver medal. Cardinal Merry del Val, the papal secretary of state, later greeted the men.
The Duke of Manchester won a Dublin commission court case over the sale to his tenants of estates at Tanderagee and Portadown. A bonus of nearly $125,000 is payable to the duke as vendor. The Duchess, Miss Helen Zimmerman of Cincinnati, attended a Dublin castle dinner and wore turquoise blue satin with diamonds.
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