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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
25
Woodward & Lothrop announce the Washington Paris MOVNE store will remain closed today and, thereafter, close daily at 1:15 with Saturday closings at 1. A semiannual inventory completed June 30 shows stocks strong and in best shape, enabling purchase of desirable machines to supply patrons in July and August, as long as demand endures, with continued news and opportunities offered at reduced prices.
Funeral services for S E Johnson veteran Tourralis were held at the Church of the Acers on the dated 7. Details mention family, friends, and a final tribute, with local attendees and the routine eulogies. The obituary notes connections to the Mosier winds and Joann es XE Hern, reflecting scattered fragments from the event.
Fragmentary copy notes an earthquake in California and a Christie's London sale listing paintings sold. Items include portraits by Huovin and others with prices and borrower notes, plus a reference to a 1900s era event sequence and uncertain times and names.
Social notes recount Mrs. Bradford departing Washington for Portland Maine with her husband Rear Admiral Bradford and friends, while Countess de Buisseret sails from New York with her three children to Tangier to join her Belgian husband. The piece catalogs a flurry of society guests at the Chase Club and Ritz gatherings, visits by Gen Wright and other dignitaries, and mentions upcoming weddings, society marriages, and a portrait of prominent figures including Vanderbilt, Innes Ker, and Steuben.
In a crowded fashion scene two women drew attention by parading along a bathhouse promenade wearing striking outfits and bathing accessories. Onlookers and officials debated duties as surgeons and police prepared actions while the crowd watched the spectacle with mixed concern and curiosity.
A demand for 125000 in reparations is presented by Henry Vo We ker amid a plan to provide coal shipments from the anthracite region of Pennsylvania to New Jersey and western markets. The request seeks a fixed salrt rate for coal transport controlled by the defendant orders.
Incidental to Capt John K Barton’s appointment as chief of the bureau of steam engineering several changes in personnel are announced. Capt Albert F Dickson will be assistant chief succeeding Rear Admiral J A B Smith. Commander Ro Griffin becomes assistant chief. Commander G Koemplerlit to Washington. Barton’s replacement at League Island will be Commander BC Bryan. Standish and Manly Ships to Annapolis operations noted. Artillery units ordered to Fort Totten NY on August 1.
Maj J Morrison leads a party of 3 army officers 22 students and 2 Mexican officers from the United States service school to study Bull Run and Antietam maneuvers. They travel from Manassas to Gainesville Gettysburg and Antietam via Strasburg and Winchester, ending with a return to Leavenworth on a projected schedule.
Orders from the Navy Department direct Prairie to move military forces to Morehead City North Carolina and embark the naval militia for a Chesapeake Bay cruise from June 16. The cruiser will proceed to New York and take onboard the naval militia of that state for a second cruise on Gardiners Bay from August 5 to 18.
The canal commission purchased a tug for Isthmus use at a cost of $64. The vessel will sail for the Isthmus in mid July towing two barges under construction at Newport. The dispatch includes a long list of personnel movements and shipyard assignments across various Navy stations and navy yards.
Naval vessels arrive at Provincetown and at yards in New York North Carolina Cape Lookout Mississippi Bradford Wisconsin California. Ships Whipple Hull and Kearsarge sail from Mare Island to California City. Standish leaves Annapolis for New London. Sylph sails from Oyster Bay to New York Wisconsin for Mare Island.
At sea two miles from the Carolina shore the battleship North Carolina commanded by Capt Marshall was formally presented with an elaborate silver service by the citizens of North Carolina. Gov Winston gave the presentation speech, introduced by Rep Chiles Harris. Capt Marshall spoke briefly, and Minston with guests numbered several hundred, who dined at luncheon aboard. The officers later hosted a ball and reception, as two flags were presented by the Daughters of the Revolution.
Acting Secretary Newherrs ordered transfers to the navy ward for thorough disinfection and extra medical care after three real or suspected diphtheria cases at the naval prison in Heston. Mr Rowlery departed for New Panl on Navy Department business and will return next week before selecting a site for a new naval hospital at the naval training station on Gat Island near Newport.
The Atlantic Fleet battleships will depart San Francisco on July 7 in the afternoon bound for Honolulu en route around the world. Announcement was made at the Navy Department yesterday. After completing the current Pacific Fleet cruise from Port Cleo to San Diego, the Cationia of South Dakota will move to the navy yard area for repairs, expected to finish by August 15.
A set of military orders details leave and reassignment for several officers across units. Capt Edward F Nenes and others are released from duty for Philippines assignments, temporary duties in Manila and San Francisco area, and reporting to post commanders. Names include H Hopwood, I Reed, R Brodie Jr, P Jervey, J Goethals, with duties spanning engineers, artillery, medical, quartermaster, and cavalry commissions.
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