This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1907
Page
15
The city launches its opera season with Caruso drawing packed audiences for Adrienne Lecouvreur. Duchess of Marlborough among the boxes, while society watches, applauds, and savors an evening of elite attendance and critical chatter.
Meeker named to succeed the late J N Seale as general manager of the Southern Railway system. The appointment follows the retirement of Seale, with Meeker quoted on duties and city connections.
The United States Treasury page reports several figures including totals like 340,781.60 and 452,813.00 in a list of recent financial amounts. It appears as a scanned fragment with illegible lines and inconsistent typography.
Trial centers on Blanche Bytenbenz seeking 28 635 from Maud Kimball as administrator of Wallace Stewart estate for nursing services at 33 weekly for 18 weeks. Stewart, a wealthy bachelor, died in 1904 after boarding with Mrs Almes Capontilies, whose daughter is plaintiff. Kimball, administrator, disputes verbal contract claims and notes plaintiff was engaged in other business during the period.
Columbia branch of the American Red Cross Society urged broadening membership beyond upper-class lines to improve effectiveness. Medical Director John Wine and Miss Mabel Boardman pushed home nursing, first aid, and school programs, with officers elected and committees formed to study feasibility. General George M. Sternberg spoke on tuberculosis prevention and care, noting high Washington deaths and urging public health integration.
Social notes describe New York visits and hotel stays including Waldorf Astoria and National Hotel. European travelers Frances Warner and Nettle Lovica White plan a December sail from Marseilles to Bombay, then onward to the Orient, with more guests attending a Rodcher’s reception and a Confederate Daughters of the Confederacy event.
Social gossip notes that top dressmakers, milliners, and turriers face a heavy season as New York women demand ensemble dressing. Tailored gowns emphasize long lines, tight backs, and minimal shoulder seams, while fabrics include light cloths, chiffons, and satin flowered linens. Notable clients like the horsey set including the Whitneys and Astors adopt checked, bold coats with red or blue accents and Greek-inspired trims.
A Chicago fraud case unfolds as Charles B. Marshall vanished after two weeks selling "380.00 worth of bankrupt jewelry" at 5 each, netting an estimated 15 000 to 20 000 from buyers. Inspector Stuart stopped the mail order operation and efforts continue to recover funds. In Greenwich Amelia Gonzales announces engagement to James R. Gaskill Jr of Tarboro North Carolina with a December wedding planned.
The Columbian Women of George Washington University met at Mrs. Charles W. Richarden's home at 17 Connecticut Avenue to organize a charity performance of Lala from Berlin at the National Theater next Monday night.
Miss Laurence Alma Tadema daughter of the painter Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema arrived aboard the Measla to read from The Meaning of Happiness at the Colonial Club. She explained happiness requires self management and effort, noting it transcends class or marital status and that she herself is a happy example.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.