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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1904

Page

3

Famous Liberal Gladiator Sir William Vernon Harcourt Dies

Sir William Vernon Harcourt renowned Liberal leader dies suddenly at Nuneham Park near Oxford. Wife Lady Harcourt, daughter of Joan Tothrop Motley, American minister to Britain, remains with him. His death follows his announced retirement from public life last fall and ends a long parliamentary career dating to Gladstone era. Lewis Vernon Harcourt, MP for Rosaendale, rushed from London after the news.

London William Vernon- Hircourt Manehim Park Oxford Joan Tothrop Motley Great Britain Wilham Willam Lewis Vernon-Harcourt Rosaendale Lancashire Will Flerea Peter House of Communa Gladstone Dial yoStehay Bota Borne Hiv Satmral Giberd Club Harcourt Vt Kwott Harcourt Pytes Garcer William Voero Lunger Joseph Cham Jalas Beech Generis Wiamorn Ugboil Rosebery Tle Aonama Archit Eyowertal William Voron Hincourt Nuneham

Socialists Push Franco German Rapprochement Backed by Leaders

Socialist leaders met and drafted resolutions urging early Franco German rapprochement to balance power in Parliament. The movement, led by Mooriv rey, seeks strengthened socialist influence to advance European peace, disarmament, science, and art while reducing military budgets.

Oma Morqhe Mooriv Rey Aed

Children’s coats and lace trimmed wool garments sale

One lot of all wool alarm serge coats with deep round collars trimmed in lace and velvet medallions priced at 3.98. Another lot of plain all wool coats with velvet capes, lace medallions, and brass buttons priced at 3.75. Nottingham lace curtains offered in ne brupeele effects, 31 inches wide, 80 inches long, price 0.98.

Nottingham

Frustrated prospects for Franco-German entente

Amid the Hogering animosities of the Franco German war, observers warn it will take another decade before any government can craft a strong Franco German entente. The remark reflects ongoing distrust and diplomatic fatigue affecting postwar reconciliation efforts.

Truce Holds Between Uruguayan Authorities and Revolutionists

Reports from Buenos Ayres describe a negotiated truce area between Uruguayan authorities and revolutionists awaiting new peace proposals. Paraguayans note small engagements but reports conflict about accuracy. John X Ruffin, American consul at Asuncion, acts for Excurra and seeks a warship through Finch in Montevideo to aid the government.

Buenos Ayres Revolutionista Asuncion Paraguay Excurra Washington Finch Montevideo

Named as under-secretary in Russian telegraph control

Gen Ridsevsky who resigned as chief secretary of the imperial household has been appointed under-secretary of the interior and is likely to replace M Durnovo as head of the telegraphs department rather than lead the gendarmerie. Gen Zouleff, formerly chief of staff of the gendarmerie under Siplequine, is considered.

Ridzevsky St Petersburg Ridsevsky Imperial Household M Durnovo Ministry of the Interior Zouleff Saff Siplequine Consid

Uruguayan Leader Munoz Reported Dead Amid Shifting Alliances

In Buenos Ayres on October 1 rumors spread that Gen Basilio Munoz, Uruguayan revolutionary head, was shot by former followers. Munoz had succeeded Gen Aparicio Saraiva, made peace with the government, but eight leaders including Saraiva’s family rejected the action and vowed continued hostilities under Gen Pampillon.

Buenos Ayres Basilio Munoz Munoz Aparicio Saraiva Baraiva Pampillon

Licensed to Marry Between Baltimore and Philadelphia Couples

William H Norra and Anna L Goetz of Baltimore Md plan marriage. Williams J Parker and Rosa B Gibson of Philadelphia Pa, along with Emma J Wentz, Willie Prentice Pizley, Mary Louisz Acton, Martin Rager and Anne Popp, all of Baltimore Md, are named in the notice.

William H Norra Anna L Goetz Baltimore Willams J Parker Rosa B Gibson Wilson C Guest Philadelphia, Pa Emma J Wentz Willie Prentice Pizley Mary Louisz Acton Martin Rager Anne Popp

Marriages and Obituaries Notice Listings From October 1894 to 1901

Mixed marriages and obituaries appear across dated notices. Names include Mabel Stebbins and Capt James Hlody Mitchell in North Halley Canada with October 1894 details. Hungerford family events note Carrie Lee Hungerford on September 30 1901. Additional entries record Alexander Lawson and Harriet Hunt McHarg death notices plus funeral arrangements for Gertrude Ruppert and Isabel Robertson with church services and residence details.

Mitchell Stebbins North Halley Canada Tombs Mabel Charles H Stebbins James Hlody Mitchell United States Artillery Corps Mary Ellen Long James Benniy Donoghue Parmente Virginia Avenue Mount Olivet McHarg New York City Harriet Hunt Rufus K. McHarg Charles K Shipman New Haven L Kendall Garfield Memorial Hospital Carrie Smith Keodell George E Kendal James E Gates Virginia Lee Yarra Avenue Nordwest Glenwood Richmond Esther Hathaway

Health Office Record Deaths and Ages

Health office records list several deaths with ages and locations. Entries include Frank B Cooper age 128 at nw B2, George K A Dorgete 002 K at ae, James Ro Lindsay 26 years in hospital insane, Harrison 89, Naom Perry Brookland Co one month, Edith Serpson insane 14, George Smith Wash Aayium 27, Elizabeth Walling 1063 Slat xton UT, Verna L Watkins Takoma Park DC yearn Levis Zalesak 1003 19th mt nw days.

Frank B Cooper George K Dorgete James Ro Lindsay James Moreland Harrison Perry Brookland Co Edith Serpson George Smith Elizabeth Walling Verna Watkins Takoma Park Levis Zalesak Mt. Nw

Skirts in Black and Blue Offered at Opening Price

Lot of black and blue walking skirts with trim and buttons for Misses sizes. Med fit with strap and tailoring details. Available in gray black blue and novelty colors, opening price quoted as 1.95 dollars per skirt.

Opening Souvenirs in Drees Goods for Fall Fabrics

The description lists three stirring souvenirs in Drees Goods, stylish Scotch mixtures in plain ground effects with small dashes of white in garnet, blue and brown. Fabrics measure about four inches wide and are highlighted as illuminated Briantine in blue brown green. Dots and figured effects also four inches wide with high luster suit shirt-waist styles, including striped woolen blends in blue and pink as a leading fall fabric with high grade quality.

Canseour Reneda Greang Castors Belges Champagne Goldheim & Sone Goldheam & Sons Seventh Street Pennsylvania Avenue Washington Ofe

Opening specials on domestic fabrics and plaids

Advertisement items include 1000 yards of outing flannel in stripes and checks with opening prices, 20 weeks of fine cambric soft finished wide at reduced rate, Canton flannels in good grade, and children’s school plaids in assorted commemoration colors. Prices are shown as opening or sale figures.

Worth &Cage S&c Childrens School

Three Bedwear Souvenirs Offer Low Prices

A damaged listing advertises bedwear souvenirs including bleached muslin pillows and hand sewn items. It notes a large lot of doubled gpreta patterns, Marseilles designs, and sheets with wide hems. Special sales show prices like 39c and 8c, with tax and standard grades mentioned.

Hosiery Souvenirs Opening Special Items

Opening sale at Art Goods features children ribbed hose and vests with fleece scarves and shams. Includes black ribbed hose double knee spliced and toe work, women’s and children’s garments, spachtel shams and embroidered scarves, pillows and frosty pillows. Prices marked as opening specials with various low rates.

Silk Skirts Offer Deep Discounts in Opening Sale

Silk skirts offered at 4.50 and 2.98, including black silk taffeta designs with umbrella ruffles and fine corded trim. Opening prices highlight strong value for stylish silhouettes and finishes.

Silk Umbrellas at Opening Special Prices

Silk umbrellas offered at 2.98 dollars each in princess style with sterling and mother of pearl handles. Includes silk covers and tassels in fall colors. Deals feature Pure Sik Ladies 2inch umbrellas and other silk covered models. Limited time opening sale price 2.98.

Sik Mother Pearl

Tapestry Portieres and Table Covers Opening Special

Heavy tapestry portieres in Bagdad and Oriental colors with heavy cord fringe offered at an opening discount. Tapestry table covers in Oriental and plain colors, 44 size, priced at QR 102 with opening specials available.

Jewelry Sale Ad Promotes Varied Accessories

A cluttered early 20th century ad lists 49¢ sewery items and 2c enamel brooches in violet, sunburst, and leaf designs, along with J-piece shirts, pearl and emerald settings, gilt necklaces, various beads, ribbons, and watches. It touts new fall shades and neck ruche prices from 5c to 26c with opening prices.

Lace Department Opening Specials in Venice Store

Lace department announces new fall insertings and designs including appliques medallions and net toppers in cream arab butter and white lace. Opening bargains feature Torchon laces inserts veils drawers vests and ribbed garments with pearl buttons at special prices.

Lace Dept Venice A Yard Opening & Co Torchon

Verls unveils new fall chifton display and prices

Zoe Verls advertises ready made soft and finished chiffin in fall shades with bordered ribbons. Opening price is four cents, with details on sales terms and finishes implied in the listing.

Zoe Verls Ug Bs

Belts Offered In Variety Of Styles At Low Opening Price

A catalog note lists belts priced at 49¢ and 25¢ with new styles including crushed velvet and girdle belts. Several colors such as green brown burnt orange and red are advertised along with various sizes and exire sizes.

Linen and sewing supplies buy for dressmakers catalog

A list of sewing and craft items is described including linen tape measuring tools bobbin thread brushes and enamel backed accessories. The note mentions prices and quantities such as 11k for calors plece and Turkish wash raga with items like needles needles and hooks for dressmaking.

Papera Pina Bobola

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