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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1905
Page
7
A sale offers one quarter to one third discounts on trunks and suitcases. Selected one of a kind trunks and cases from Equitable Building stock are reduced by at least a third, featuring leather bindings, riveted construction, and various sizes from 24 to 40 inches. Real cowhide leather cases included.
Readable linen goods offered at low prices with free stamping in any design. Sizes 18x18 to 18x84 inches include lunch cloths tea cloths and bureau scarfs. Main floor display shows numerous hemstitched pieces priced from 50c to 75c.
Many mothers take advantage of the cool mornings and evenings while in the country or mountains to do the early fall sewing. We recommend our Hand Machine to them also to families of army and navy officers, as it can easily be packed on a trunk or grip and conveniently moved from place to place. S10 50 to $13.50 complete. Second floor-G s1
A dealer offers about 40 dozen women's Swiss ribbed vests, combination suits, umbrella drawers, and corset covers from a sample line. It states a single manufacturer supplied the samples at a special price and that they have just secured them.
Local shop advertises a wide range of cameras and accessories including Kodaks Brownie tanks printing outfits and developing supplies. Listings cover plates films developing trays albums and lamps with prices and item specifics.
A vivid social log recalls Mrs Stuyvesant Fish hosting a Newport luncheon. Secretary Bonaparte sails to Berkshire and Bolton for meetings, with plans to return to Washington. Russian Baroness de Rosen and Elizebeth enjoy a tennis court at their Coolidge Point estate, while Phya Akhara aradhara expands his London summer yacht life.
Miss Louise Suit of Anacostia and Miss Margaret Smith of Capitol Hill depart Sunday for a visit to Berkeley Springs West Virginia. The ongoing illness of Mrs Kimmell wife of Commander Kimmels is noted. Walter W Scott of the Interstate Commerce Commission is called to Upperville Virginia due to a seriously ill mother.
Miss Amelia Egan died yesterday in probate proceedings. her will dated 1909 and reexecuted 1963 leaves $500 each to St Ann's Infant Asylum and St Vincent's Female Orphan Asylum, $1000 to Church of the Sacred Heart, and $500 to several others. The remainder is to be divided between a Home for the Aged and St Joseph's Male Orphan Asylum with executors named.
Chairman Shonts Chief Engineer Stevens and Cal 0 H Ernat of the Panama Canal Commission plus engineering committee members sail for Panama next Thursday aboard the steamer Mexico to begin a first inspection. Harrod Gen Hains remain on the Isthmus. Gov Magoon departs Marchants will not return to Washington. Stevens plans to stay several months to finish matters.
A telegram from Jackson Smith, ex general passenger agent of the National Railroad of Mexico, states Stevens has appointed as assistant to Chief Engineer Stevens of the Panama canal project. The note mentions various naval and customs appointments and a Dolphin deployment to Gloucester for target practice and peace envoy transport.
In Plymouth on July 17 the Kaiser Wilhelm II arrived from New York reporting the American squadron under Rear Admiral Sigsbee bearing the body of Admiral Paul Jones from France to the United States. The count says the fleet will off the Virginia Capes on July 22 as Jarlem de la Graviere cruiser remains for expected rendezvous in Baltimore.
The US gunboat Dubuque went aground in Horseshoe near Spermaceti Cove in lower New York Bay early today. Tugs Pontiac Choctaw and Narkecta assisted from the navy yard, with Ordnance coming from on with physicians. Major William Borten and Capt George W Burr were noted in related naval movements and inspections.
A reminiscence on John Hay, his humor and integrity as Secretary of State. The narrative recalls Hay’s jokes about diplomacy, his careful judgment, and his steady, principled approach to leadership. It notes his preparation, patience, and the respect he earned from peers like Dr Philip Schaff and Maj John Hay.
A New York Press feature highlights Mrs. Drexel's pendant collection including jade and ivory carvings. It notes greenish glints in eye regions from enameling and gold works with jeweled centers and petals, plus a carved scene of a figure with a wheelbarrow.
A Brooklyn mother credits Cuticura Remedies with curing her two year old son’s chrome eczema after hospital doctors said a cure was unlikely. She used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, noting complete and permanent recovery within weeks and reporting continued success over two years.
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