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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1906
Page
7
Readable catalog style announces a variety of summer fashion goods with prices. Items include chiffon cloth veils at 89 cents per yard, silk evening fans, jewel combs, plain and satin ribbons, leather items, and linen hand embroidered robes. Names and prices indicate a mixed sale spread for summer attire and accessories.
An exaggerated plea urges aid for Dowma Ex and Ruse victims, predicting horror across months. It denounces civilization’s indifference, calls for action, and warns of brutal reprisals while urging world sympathy and public meetings to condemn czarist violence.
A speaker denounces "crying horrors" and the blood soaked world around, calling people to action. He pleads for aid to Russia and asks whether there are men in the country who will listen and respond to the appeal.
EBC Harpster files in the United States Circuit Court seeking one hundred thousand dollars as damages from Pennsylvania Railroad Company alleging infringement of a patent for an improvement in eccentric and strap devices used on locomotives. The patent rights were transferred from James Fainin of Altoona to Harpster. The suit cites thirty six locomotives at Juniata shops, twenty two at Baldwin Philadelphia, sixteen at Richmond Baltimore, and eight at American Locomotive Works.
Special dispatch reports Queen Alexandra and the Dowager Empress purchasing a villa near Copenhagen for the Czars use and a tunnel claimed to run under the main road to connect park sides. Construction aims for August arrival of Queen Alexandra.
Housekeepers want stove kettles nickel plated English china green transfer ware nursery refrigerators garbage pail and cover folding wash bench curtain stretchers over plated forks silver plated table service berry spoons baby feeding spoons claret bass silver bowls butter dish silver coins washington souvenir cups silver plates gold plate mirrors florentine styles and discounts on all gold clocks in stock
The Privy Council of England has upheld a Canadian High Court order deporting American Pere Marquette officials from St Thomas Ontario under the Canadian alien labor act. The decision does not affect Pere Marquette operations now based in Detroit, but confirms Canada may bar U S citizens from Dominion jobs along the border. Officials expect no coordinated enforcement at this time.
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports Surrogate Thomas signed citations to Sage heirs at law and next of kin for probate of Russell Sage’s will. The September 21 hearing will occur before the surrogate. Charles T Adams filed the supporting affidavit naming heirs including Ellen Sage and William Gardner.
In Albany on July 9 the International policy holders committee sought to strike four names from the Mutual Life Insurance Company administration ticket. The effort aimed at removing Judge Gray Col Shook Gen Tracy and Harlow M Higginbotham from nominations, with the State Insurance Department's Superintendent Kelsey named as respondent. Justice Howard noted no law compels a person to serve as trustee and reserved further action, with Mutual’s Samuel Untermeyer and solicitor McKean involved.
The protected cruiser Milwaukee met all government requirements in a four hour straight 100 mile run in the Santa Barbara channel. Engine revolutions averaged 140.28 per minute, above the required 138.4, with a four hour speed of 22.216 knots. The highest 15 minute cadence reached 25 knots as inspectors and builders found all tests satisfactory. A long list of officers and commissioned personnel were noted in the official transmission from the Warden to the Town and Bureau of Supplies, confirming completion and certified readiness.
Military notices list Captains and Lieutenants assigned or detached, including Capt William H. Wilson at Fort Jay and Capt George L. Goodale relieving Capt Ira L. Fredewall. Also shown are assignments to Fort Moultrie, the Virginia Military Institute, Altoona for evidence, and various dental and medical staff moves amid a broad set of 1906 postings and leaves.
General of the Army travels to Fort Riles Kansas to locate site for forthcoming post buildings. He will return August 6 with General Barry serving as chief of staff and Col. Pond as quartermaster general. Appointment for Lee's grandnephew Sidney Smith Lee Jr, a grandnephew of General Robert E Lee, noted as grandson of ...
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