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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1905

Page

5

Pretty Weddings In Churches And Homes

Miss Anita Byars daughter of Hon Clay Bivana and Lieut David Foote Sellers were married at St Thomas Episcopal Church Dupont Circle in a fashionable ceremony. The bride wore white satin with lace and pearls, escorted by her father, with a large guest list including naval officers and relatives. A second wedding at Christ Church Georgetown united Miss Marthe Louise Laub and Mr Harry Middleton with a choral service and white green decorations. The newlyweds planned long wedding journeys and future Georgetown households.

Anita Byars Clay Bivana London Evans David Foote Sellers U. BN Thoma Episcopal Church Dupont Circle Gibbens Roscoe Spear Willam Clarence England Harry Lay Marine Ups Archibald W Butt Amy Powera Symington Smalt Ernest Stith Col W T Hasta Wee Misa Ponte Chicago Mora Tuulding Walter Edwin Selr Mass Hoon Club Baltimore Cloud Offandon Benedict Nun York McNeely George W Bs Paradelphi Alexandie Sharp Anvspolis Fairbanks Hitchcock Mra George Walliams Vira Sellers Virginia Browngon Sullara Chattanooga Evang seVorg Jordon Marthe Louise Laub William B Laub Harry Middleton W. B. Middleton Georgetown Christ Church James W .H. Blake Mise Neenah Laub Mata William ‘Whitwell Middleton William P McKee William K. Davidson William H. Watera H. Irving Loving Falls Church

Elliott Mason Nuptials at St Margaret's Church

A detailed wedding report for Miss Nothe Cecit Elliott of Alexandria and Mr Wallam Mason, held at St Margaret's Church with a full choral service. Includes bridal party, gown descriptions, music, ceremony, benediction, and reception at the bride's mother's home with guests from Philadelphia New York and local society.

Nothe Cecit Fillote Lhonvis Muore Elliott Wallam Madnon Milan Helen Munroe Eliott Julia Rendall Eliott Mary Hunter Elliott Mary Virginia Elliott Emily Elliott Alexandria Minna Ward Hissle McCook Pittsburg Robert H Patchin Philip H Patchin Henry B Elliott Charles G Allen Jackson Elliott Teonard N Nicholson Charles Alexander Mason Berther Vr Munroe Eldridge Wyoming Paerd Mia Eliott Walter P Jones Laura Oftott Willian B Philadelphia Pauline Pepin New York Victor L. Mason Miss Eliott Samuel R. Pale Ty & N Thomas Munroe

Pretty Morning Wedding at St Patrick's Church

The marriage of Miss Mary Stuart Polk of his city to Mrs E Sullivan formerly of Boston now residing in Washington took place yesterday at 8 o'clock at St Patrick's Church in the presence of many friends. Rev DJ Stafford officiated. The bride wore wine colored broadcloth with matching hat and gloves and carried a prayer book. Attendant was Miss Annie Laurie Russell, daughter of Representative Gordon Russell of Texas. Mr John Burg acted as best man. The couple left for a trip to Canada and New England.

Mary Stuart Polk E Gullivan Boston Washington St Patrick's Church DJ Stafford D. D Asme Annie Laurie Russell Gordon Russell Texas John Burg Sullivan Canada New England

Capitol Hill nuptials unite Inez Howard and Dr Joseph Wood

A quiet Capitol Hill wedding joined Miss Inez May Howard and Dr Joseph Henry Wood at 8 pm in the home of Mr and Mrs Henry J M Howard. Rev Frank M Bristol officiated with no attendants. Guests included Mrs Sarah F Wood and Mrs Jennie Howard. After a one month out-of-town trip, the couple will inhabit a furnished home at 29 Twelfth Street NE.

Henry J M M Howard Capitol Hill Inez May Howard Joseph Henry Wood Frank M Bristol, DD Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church Sarah F Wood Jennie Howard Robert T. Howard James H Enenbrook W O Garner Mabel Myrtle Garner Charles Garner Frank Mc- Dermot Mises Nelly Louige Mc- Dermot Dora Boettcher George T Kelsey Cranston Howard Wood Twelfth Street

Josiah Quincy Married Ex-Secretary of State Joins Mary Honey

Josiah Quincy former Boston mayor and assistant secretary of state married Mary Honey this afternoon at Grace Church. The bride’s father Col Samuel B. Honey gave her away. Reception followed at the Metropolitan Club annex. The couple will split time between Boston and New York.

Mary Honey Washington Post New York Josiah Quincy Boston Cleveland Grace Church Rushton Church of St. Zion Timothy Samuel B. Honey Col William A. Gaston Robertson Honey Frederic Allen Col Honey Metropolitan Club Mrs. Quincey

Warner backs federal cap on railroad freight rates

Senator William Warner declared at a Candle Light Club event in Kansas City that he will back Roosevelt's plan to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to fix a maximum railroad freight rate and enforce it. He praised the president and criticized trusts for arbitrarily setting rates and prices while urging wealth formation through lawful means.

Warner Kansas City Interstate Commerce Commission Willam Warner Congress Roosevelt Warnier Candle Light Club Senate

Growth of Receipts Testifies to Catholic University Confidence

Cardinal Gibbons notes annual collection for the Catholic University of America shows growing trust. Receipts rose from 105051.58 in 1903 to 116299.82 in 1904, with April 1905 to Oct 1 totaling 676585, including endowments and bequests. Debt reduced to 60000. 335000 invested in first class securities funding current expenses. financial security safeguards the church's foundings.

Cardinal Gibbons Catholi University of America Cath- Hc United States

Newberry In Harness As Acting Secretary Of The Navy

Trueman H. Newberry of Detroit takes the oath and serves as acting Secretary of the Navy after Secretary Bonaparte leaves for Cumberland. Darling’s farewell and a warm welcome accompany the transition as floral tributes and staff introductions unfold at the Navy Department. Bonaparte will be away on speeches while Newberry assumes duties for the day and likely in the coming days. Fourth-class postmasters are named in Maine New York and Pennsylvania with several appointments listed.

Navy Trueman H. Newberry Detroit Bonaparte Mr Newberry Mr Darling Cumberland Navy Department Mr. Newberry Mr. Darling Darling Dering Newberry Hike’ Lodge Michigan Metropolia Maryland Willard Col Hoff Sixteenth Street Cles Sue Darling McKinney Long Moody Morton Vermont Customs Maine James A. Freeman Bonth West Herbor New York Harts East Windsor Pennsylvania Smith M. Carew Cella John Henry Little, Jr. Defance Jacob ¥. Harchey Lumor Charles Lehang Morgan Roberta Krewses Waldom John &. Berger Wingerton Mass Ave

Tribute to Ricketts Plans No Radical Change

Public Printer Stillings declares no party or policy attacks on the Government Printing Office and backs Oscar J. Ricketts as competent foreman. He promises open shop principles, fair treatment, and no mass layoffs, while pledging to assess conditions and curb costs without targeting individuals.

Oscar J. Ricketts Ricketts Government Printing Office Charles A. Stillinga Washington Stillings Stirlings

Meat Scarce in Germany Report on Meat Price Push

Berlin reports a conference of Berlin Dresden Strasbourg Munich Stuttgart and Karlsruhe burgomasters with Prince von Buelow on October 31 about Germany meat scarcity and high prices. They urged immediate import measures from Russia Austria and Alsace Lorraine with Bavarian needs and a French frontier opening. The chancellor pledged serious attention to the issue and agriculture’s welfare.

Mgomastera Prince von Buelow Berlin Herr Kirschner Ruslasia Dresden Austria Munich Bavaria Strassburg Algace- Lorraine France von Buelow

Norway Recognized as Independent Government by U S

The United States recognizes the new independent Norwegian government. Secretary Root confirms Mr. Hauge as chargé d affaires in the United States, with plans for him to become the first fully accredited minister. Until Congress acts, C. H. Groves will serve in a dual capacity for both Norway and Sweden from Stockholm.

C. H. Groves United States Norway Sweden Stockholm Congress

Sweden Flies New Flag as Union Ends

Sweden celebrates the dissolution of the union with Norway as the new flag is hoisted across Stockholm and cities nationwide. King Oscar watches from the palace as troops parade and bells ring, with ships in harbor saluting the change and children greeting the flag at schools.

Stockholm Sweden Norway Oscar

Repairs completed on Rhode Island condenser test day

Rockland Me Nov 1 Repairs to the leaking condenser of the battle ship Rhode Island were completed late today and naval board members were informed by the builders that everything is ready for the standardization test tomorrow. The battleship will start over the Mon roa Island measured mile course at 9 o'clock and make nine trips. It is planned to send the ship for a four hour run straight out to sea on Friday.

Rockland Rhode Island Naval Tral Board Batce Monroa Island

German forces clash with rebels at Orange River

Berlin reports Lieutenant General von Trotha led a detachment against entrenched rebels on the Orange river east of Hartebeeset-Munde. The fight lasted hours until nightfall with three German officers and thirteen men killed and three officers plus thirty-one men wounded. Five soldiers are missing. Rebels retreated after heavy losses.

Berlin Africa von Trotha Orange River Hartebeeset- Munde Morengo Morris Christian

Deaths in the Philippines Drowning Reported for Two Soldiers

A war department cable from the Philippines reports the drowning deaths of Norman Gerhart of Bovanets Cavalry and Paul E Selonkin of the Seventh Infantry on October 16 both with body not recovered. Also noted are other brief items about naval movements and a fraternity dinner postponement.

War Department Philippines Norman Gerhart Axon Bovanets Cavalry Paul ‘E Selonkin Company 7A Seventh Infantry Carl Dexter Pany 5 Faelity Infantry Prientery Ik R Grover Troy Bevanth Cav

Ito to Korea and Japan's Ambassadors Soon Named

Tokyo reports Marquis Ito will depart for Korea on November 6 as Japanese ambassador. Candidates for postings to European courts and Washington include Viscount Aoki, Viscount Hamashi, M Chinda, M Kuano, Suemetsu, and Kon Kaneko, with various diplomatic roles noted.

Japan Washington Tokyo Marquis Ito Korea Viscount Aoki Viscount Hamashi Great Britain M Chinda M-Kuano Mip Russia Suemetsu Kon Kaneko Ger

Alfonso Goes to Berlin Incognito King of Spain Travels

Madrid reports King Alfonso will depart for Berlin tomorrow via France in disguise. Cabinet prepared for precautionary measures amid unfolding events while details of an alleged plague case aboard a British steamer Ashmore surface in Hamburg, with port authorities asserting a thorough inspection and vermin eradication. A new Belgian North Pole expedition is planned, funded by a national lottery, with a three year timeline. Henrik Ibsen is reportedly ill in Copenhagen, while President Loubet's Spain visit drew a cordial reception in Paris. Japan’s public reaction to women’s public role is noted in Tokyo as authorities prepare for a formal welcome.

King Spain France Madrid Alfonso Starta Berlin Hamburg la Plata North Pole Brussels Navy Patromaga Organi Aed

Sunday School Chief Re-elected as District Association President

The twelfth annual convention of the Sunday School Association of the District of Columbia closed with W W Millan reelected president and Commissioner Macfarlane as first vice president. Officers elected included P A Bristow as second vice president John S Alleman secretary and J W Lichister treasurer. The gathering drew 665 delegates from over 100 Sunday schools plus 61 superintendents and 26 pastors.

Macfarlant Maite District Association Sunday School Association of District of Columbia New York Avenue Presbyterian Church W. W. Millan Mactarland P. A Bristow John S Alleman J. W. Lichister D Alden J &. Barker W. Bohannon W. J. Bowman H. L Buell C H Butler John E. Dawson A L Detrich W. C. Eldridge Col Weston Flint H A Congwer R. E Harvey Karl Holer Richard Jones T. C Newton Nichol J. W. Reisner Rev D . Montgomery E. Hilton Jackson J. H Cooper Percy S. Foster J . Klein J. Compton Bail Metropolitan Baptist Church Bessie Harrison Robert M Moore Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church H M. Hamill Methodist Episcopal Church South New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Wic T U

Escapes While Being Taken to Penitentiary

Special to The Washington Fest Raleigh NC Nov 1 The Cabarrus County sheriff moved a handcuffed young man sentenced to ten years for attempted felonious assault toward the penitentiary He bolted from a vacant lot near the railway station dashing away like a deer while a companion in an overcoat carried no pistol Deputies were not alerted and no trace of the escapee was found Nearby Raleigh ex convicts allegedly aid fugitives Maggie Olsen Granted Divorce Justice Anderson issues a decree of divorce to Maggie Olsen from Oscar Olsen on statutory grounds

Washington Raleigh

Hyattsville Democrats Gather in Masonic Hall Meeting

Hyattsville November 1 a large audience greeted Democratic ticket candidates in Masonic Hall Dr James A Owens called the meeting to order Mayor Charles A Wells chosen chairman and the event framed as for white supremacy in Maryland Speakers included Jonos Ray Dr Richard Hill Capt Miler William B Clagett William Casey Raymond and Rob A Heighett George M Henault and Joe W Wells Also a church music note Dailey Quartet from Philadelphia with chorus will lead West Washington Baptist Church services begin at 7 3 pm Rev C F Stealey pastor preaching facility set

Wells Masonic Hall Weebingion Hyattsville James A Owens Charles A. Wells Maryland Jonos Ray Richard 3 Hill Miler William B Clagett William Casey Raymond Rob A Heighett George M Henault Jore W. Wells West Washington Baptist Church Dailey Philadelphia C F Stealey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cupid England Admiral Boneman Royal Navy of St. Margaret's Church Elliott-Mason ST Margaret's Church ST. Patrick's Church Catholic University Gain Frosperbus Secretary of Navy Post Amve ‘Bean White House Mr Stillings Germany Root Mr. Hauge South Africa Phi Psi Washington, Alumni Association Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity Ito Alfonso Copenhager Nev Henrik Ibsen Loubet Paris Port 1 Molle W. Millan Hamill Wiliam Henry White First Presbyterian Sunday School James E. West Mount Pleasant West Christian Associaton P_H Bristow Calvary Baptist Charles Alvin Smith Peck H D Tracy Arnist Walter F Smith J. S. B. Hodges Mad Hodges Old St Paul's Episcopal Church Knabe Piano Knave Knabe Angelus Meron Omerson Angelus Angelus Ch & Barnes Mazhushek Lattargue Heller WM. Knabeg CO F Street Massachusetts Avenue Maggie Olsen Justice Anderson Oscar Olsen the Sunday Post Maul Aes Pith Ava
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