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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1906
Page
7
280 dozen men’s washable stock collars offered with four in hand ties attached for neglige wear. Available in white and assorted colors, presenting a smart and comfortable neck dressing option.
Discounted stock of handmade French lace curtains and bed sets in Arabian Renaissance and Cluny designs. Includes several small lots at reduced prices, with figures for 4 and 3 pair white lace curtains, Renaissance covers, Marie Antoinette patterns, lace bed sets, and porch blinds in green brown and mottled tones. Yardage and widths listed alongside sale prices.
Heavy China Matting Rugs offered in 6x9 and 6x11 sizes priced at $2.00 to $5.00 with substantial reductions from previous prices. Extra heavy 6x8 foot mats available at $2.50 each, briefly noting large original prices.
We offer several styles of Japanese straw dress cases weighing 30 light for travel convenience in hot weather. Priced from 1.75 to 4.50 each. Also two sizes of Japanese straw pore seats or mats for stoop or lawn use at 5c and 6c each.
Massachusetts Senator W Murray Crane and Miss Josephine Boardman wed at Windycliffe Manchester Mass in a simple ceremony. Both attended, guests arrived by wagon train, reception followed then a brief honeymoon before a Europe tour. Boardman family social prominence noted with philanthropic ties and tactful Crane hosting.
The charge d affaires of Mexico Benor Don Balbino Davalos returns from Asbury Park to spend the remainder of summer with family. Other guests and residents announce extended visits and arrivals in Washington including Mrs Watkins from San Antonio, Alma and Hattia Kubler from Doverenworth, and Col Noble joining family at Arundel. The Corinthian Yacht Club hosted a reception and housewarming at its new Water street clubhouse with a committee led by Commodore Welcher and Vice Commodore Durham, featuring festive Japanese lanterns and pennants of local canoe and boat clubs.
Public health notice urges thorough purification of drinking water and cleansing of utensils and teeth with Platt's Chlorides. Recommends disinfectant for waste pipes sinks and cellars, claiming daily use keeps air pure. bottle lasts a month for an average family. Henry B. Platt of New York manufactures the product.
Eleanor Going Walton of Wilmington Delaware married Charles Halstead Yates of Utica New York in Grace Church New York with Rev Bottome officiating. The couple hosted a Sherry's breakfast for ten and plan a honeymoon to Atlantic City and Canada before settling at Huntington Long Island.
Ambassador and Mrs McCormick hosted a Paris reception July 10 at the American Embassy. Mgr and Mrs Longworth earned warm applause from French and American society as King Alsowath and Cambodian dancers entertained two thousand guests amid French ministers and diplomats.
A memorial service for American and Canadian victims of the Balfsbury railroad disaster on July 1 was held at St. Pauls Cathedral London with a large gathering including Ambassador Whitelaw Reid, Miss Reid, Mrs Carter, Lord Strathcona, the Lord Mayor, sheriffs, and officials from the Southwestern Railway and American steamship lines. The service was led by the dean of St. Pauls and Archdeacon Sinclair, with many family and friends in attendance.
Maj John T Bivins chief clerk in the Internal Revenue Bureau married Miss Helen Alen Wheaton of New York, a niece of his first wife, in a quiet ceremony at the Little Church Around the Corner. The couple left for Washington that night and will reside at the Windsor.
Policeman Grimatey of the First Precinct describes Fannie the cat as a diligently busy hall matron. She patrols the avenue and Fourteenth Street returning with a rat in minutes. Her kittens’ location remains hidden while she fights rats and earns cabbie friends around the New Willard Hotel.
George J. Peck and Lawrence B. Nicolas will testify before the Interstate Commerce Commission on the Standard Oil inquiry. Building inspectors visited the new work house and reviewed cell models. St Patrick's parish plans an excursion to River View for Sunday school children and St Joseph and St Vincent de Paul orphans. Washington druggists held a banquet at a three story building, with stockholders touring beforehand. A Blue and Gray order expansion is planned in Washington under Gen Julian F. Durham. The Columbia Lodge excursion featured athletic contests and prizes. Timothy Sullivan wounded at Washington Brewery Hospital holds hope for recovery. Arthur Tubbs, alleged stabber, remains at large. Funeral services for Mrs Susannah Hitz to be held at Lee's establishment chapel. An electric carriage incident at Fifteenth and streets northwest caused a lamp post collision. owner fled. A joke about a good ladies' horse from the Chicago Record-Herald is noted.
Weather Bureau warned of another hot spell in Washington as temperatures neared ninety degrees by 9 am and noon. By evening, rain cooled the thermometers and offered relief to residents who endured a sweltering, palm leaf fan time before the showers arrived.
Commissioners appoint two inspectors from the fire department and building office to apply a new fire escape law. Work starts immediately in the worst congested areas. Buildings three stories or more must add suitable fire escapes within ninety days after notice. The law covers various structures and faces protests from builders and architects. Inspection may span many months due to limited staff.
Representatives of Business High School met at Ninth Street and Rhoda Island avenue to finalize plans for a river trip by the alumni association on the Jamestown steamer next Tuesday night. Officers including W. C. Sullivan and former presidents Charles A. Jones and Paul B. Sleman attended along with committee selections for Revapton Charles Jones, Jones, Mattlessy, Lerbh, Newmoor, Gailiter, Troth, and others to handle arrangements.
Announcement yesterday named N. DB North Director of the Census as representative of the Secretary of Commerce and Labor on the commission to draft rules for enforcing the new pure food law. The act assigns rulemaking to the Treasury, Agriculture, and Commerce and Labor secretaries.
Army orders list several personnel moves and duties including Maj Harcy La Rogers reporting for extended duty, Capt Wilder H. Bertsch revoked from second lieutenant, and various officers ordered to Fort Leavenworth Nashrend Hot Springs and Newport. Naval movements note vessels arriving at Norfolk Solomons and Boston with several ships sailing lanes and station changes.
The board of education signals a likelier local superintendent choice but stresses suitability over factional ties. A special committee reviews over a dozen internal candidates and more than a dozen outside applicants, with no decision yet and more meetings planned this week for a report to the board next Monday.
In the waiting room last night a two-tone booming sound caused alarm, later traced to a sleeping relative of Othello, who dozed through departing trains. An usher finally woke him with a comic command about his horse and dashboard, delivering a punchline in thick dialect.
Hugo Worch music dealer secured a permit for a four story building on Duc Street Northwest with a $20,000 estimated cost for business use. Designed by B Frank Myers, the front will feature plate glass in copper frames. Construction by John H Nolan starts immediately, expected to finish by fall. A serial adaptation of David Graham Philips The Deluge will begin in The Washington Post on Sunday July 15.
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