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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1908

Page

45

French Voile Suits at Low Prices

The advertisement highlights voile suits in rich rusling taffetas with fancy vests and braids. It lists colors such as black, Copenhagen, and navy blue and promotes low pricing for the limited stock.

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Black Lace Braid Coats and Silk Materials

Selections describe new m def mele over taffeta silk likely featuring black lace braid coats. Text notes very fine medd with a princess cut and thin summer style details.

Special Sale of Odd Pieces of Furniture

A local sale advertises deep discounts on many furniture items including desks, bookcases, couches, and chests. Prices range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars with significant reductions to clear stock before summer dust and wear. Names of specific pieces and prices are listed, targeting newly married buyers and households upgrading furnishings.

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Belmont Dinner Honors Japanese Ambassador Here

The Belmont residence hosted a dinner in honor of the Japanese Ambassador recognizing the Emperor of Japan conferring the Order of the Mirror on Mr Belmont. Guests included Mr and Mrs Andrew Carnegie, Secretary of State Elihu Root, Cardinal departs, and Admiral Dewey among others. the event underscored US Japan friendship with cordial toasts and speeches.

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Society Notes From Washington Attracts Newport Tales

Washington society pages recount a string of arrivals and visits as families like the Wood, Baker, Webster, and Vanderbilt clans mingle in the capital and at Newport. Details note engagements with Mrs Worthington, Count von Beroldingen, and plans around the Beatrice Mills circle, with chatter about yacht and travel to Jamestown and the Philippines. The piece highlights social life, fashion talk, and a stalled Vanderbilt divorce proceeding with Mrs Vanderbilt seeking reconciliation through her mother in law, now dragging through press and court channels.

Social Gossip on Women's Roles and Pensions Debate

Olga Nethersole speaks at Peoples Institute urging compulsory old age pensions and worker insurance under the industrial system. She advocates limited marriage for women, higher social welfare, and government aid, while addressing audience questions about marrying for humanity and the value of labor versus domestic life.

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Mrs Van Cruger Weds Wade Chance in Washington Drawing Room

Mrs Van Rensselaer Cruger and Mr Wade Chance of London England were married in a Washington drawing room ceremony performed by Rev Dr Alfred Harding. The bride, daughter of the late Thomas Wentworth Storrow, wore a cream voile gown and roses. Guests included household attendants and society figures as the couple plans to depart for England soon.

Alfred Haring St. Paul’s Church Atlantic van Rensselaer Cruger Wade Chance London England Canton Ohio K Street Alfred Harding St Pauls Church Margaret Sherwood Clara S Waters G Lloyd Magruder Willard Hotel Mr. Chance Bede Thomas Wentworth Storrow Paris Jule Grinnell Storrow New York Col . van Rensselaer Cruger Washington Lrving Pars Julien Gordon Europe Washington Mrs Cruger

Will Play Metropolitans In Afternoon League Clash

The Metropolitan Club, recent victors over a Chevy Chase amateurs squad, face the Century Club at Union League Park. Scheduled for 4:00 PM, both sides boast strengthened lineups as they aim for a decisive afternoon showdown.

Tasbhall Chevy Chase Century Club Clive Freston Fred Bab Browk Snith Vite Icker Feld Wii Meredith Cener Feld John B

Capt Butt and Capt Smiley Assume New Military Roles

Capt Samuel D Cosmi ley of the Fifteenth Infantry and Capt Archibald W Butt of the quartermasters department take new duties. Smiley becomes adjutant general of the District militia and opens headquarters at the National Guard Armory. Butt serves as military aide to the President in the War Department quartermasters division. Major T los McBrett shifts to the Philippines but likely remains in Washington on detached duty. Cane Burt succeeds Capt Sitzhugh Tee and departs for a training course at Sammur.

Samuel Dcosmiley Fifteenth Infantry Archibald W. Butt Quartermasters Department Smiley Ue National Guard Butt Miliayan Hi Ofice Quartermaster Generals Division War Department Lapl T Los McBrett Philippines Washington Cane Burt Sitzhugh Tee Liance Sammur

Bishop Brent Await Letter On New Philippine Appointment

Unclear report notes Bishop Charles Brent of the Philippines was elected Bishop of Arlington. He would not be known to accept until he receives official notification from the Washington diocese. Formal approval by all American bishops and diocesan committees is required before he can assume the post.

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Vanderbilt Auto Held Up For Speed Law Violation

Mrs Vanderbilt and party traveling to Mount Kisco were stopped by a constable for speeding. The car owned by Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt, with her chauffeur arrested, was paroled in her custody by Judge Glover on promise to produce the driver in court on Thursday for a hearing.

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Death of Mrs Sarah Penn at 54 in Laurel Maryland

Special to The Washington Post reports the death of Mrs Sarah Penn aged fifty four wife of Henry Penn who passed away last night after a long illness of paralysis. She is survived by her husband a daughter and three sons. The notice notes gardening and plants services by local firms Shaffer florist and Growing Plants for Window Boren And garden.

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