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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1913
Page
2
Berlin reports show American automobiles abroad rising with nearly 300 imported in eight months versus 9 in 1912. Kaiser's son buys an American touring car. Berlin haberdasher signs German Spoken Here. Non German residents increase in Berlin as American firms attract businessmen.
Attorney General McReynolds studies a Justice Department report on conditions at the U S penitentiary in Leavenworth Kansas. The inquiry, led by Maj Henry King of the Marine Corps, followed former Attorney General Wickersham's tenure and contemplates a full reorganization and a new warden after RW McClaughry retired.
Berlin May 24 One of the striking costumes at the Princess Victoria Louise wedding was Countess Harrach in a gown of gold embroidered tulle with maize satin underdress and panne velvet train with sable trimmings The dress featured Brussells lace and a train aided by Mrs A V F Russell Mrs Hugh Watson wore blue brocade and old brocade Baroness von Gontard Miss Busch of St Louis wore white satin heavily embroidered with pearls and pierres de soie Fran von Blow daughter of Col Campbell Bryce wore white satin and gold with a sable border and train of gold and white brocade Miss Ivette Borup of New York mourns for her brother.
A vast Berlin society page describes royal and diplomatic circles at a gala for the Kaiser's daughter wedding. Brides wear intricate lace and satin trains, with outfits from Alsatian lace schools and Court dressmakers. The event features royal hostesses, American diplomats, and a grand opera performance, signaling national pride and lavish gifts, including the chance of the Kaiser bestowing throne gifts.
Berlin reports detail the Kaiser's wish for simplicity at today's ceremony. Princess Victoria Luise's trousseau cost modest sums by royal standards, with a wedding gown under 800 dollars and a four yard long train designed by Frau von Wedel. An antique lace veil inspired the wedding motif.
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