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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1907

Page

18

Vanderbilt Daughter Gladys Engaged To Count Szechenyi

Mrs. Vanderbilt announces the engagement of Gladys Vanderbilt to Count Szechenyi of Budapest. The Breakers at Newport hosts bouquets and telegraphs as the couple plans a December wedding at Trinity Church.

Vangerbill New York Alfred G. van Mise Glauys Vanderbit Nim Fredy Mise Vaniarbit Szechmy Portsmouth Atteed Gene Vanderbilt Bince Clenitie Pallseeuts Newport Bliss Vanderbilt Miss Gladts Vanderbilt Count Szechenyk

Smith Nichols Nuptials Shown in New Jersey Ceremony

The wedding of Miss Henrietta Nichols to Mr. Charles Exmary Smith occurred in New Jersey this morning. Attended by prominent political and social figures from Philadelphia and New York, the ceremony featured a formal reception. Nichols, sister of Mrs. Sullivan of Philadelphia and Mr. Living of New York, was feted with congratulatory messages from national figures and guests including Gen Stewart Valtart and Gen Jaches Wilson.

Stewart Valtart Spat and Woodford Chaunecy Jaches &. Wilson Bekert Mes. Plusanter Newport Szechery Austria Hungary Misa Gladyg Moore Vanderbilt New York Aurel Betonyl Szetheny Batonyl Miss Vanderbilt Jims Harry Bayne Whit Fer ara‘Cornelius Alfred E Reginald Vanderbilt William E. Vanderbilt Frederick and George Vanderbilt Jean de Resske

Citizens Elect Officers at Texas Wana Meeting

The Washington Citizens Association elected officers at PA Avenue South. Thomas W. Sevith was named president, T Weller vice president, W Williams treasurer, and Williams, Potter, Hob and A J Albert joined the executive board. Williams reported the group is in better financial shape than last year, after 39 new members joined and 71 withdrew.

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Confederate Gathering Names Delegates to Norfolk

A largely attended meeting of the Garry Heth Camp No. 8 Virginia Confederate Veterans Association selected delegates to represent the camp at the grand encampment of Virginia Confederate Veterans in Norfolk on October 33 23. Capt H B Littlepage John T Callaghan Maj R O Hunter J H Reed John H Walsh Gen L Lomax Leigh Nownson Lucius B Durrington Capt Wichu P Jones and Mal Holmes Conrad were named as delegates.

Harry Heth Virginia Norfolk kGarry Heth Confederate Veterans’ Association Les F Virginia Confederate Veterans Capt H. &. Littlepage Joh T. Callaghan Maj Row. Hunter J. H. Reed Joha H. Walsh Gen. L

Laboratory for Philippines station set at Cavite

A chemical laboratory for testing powders aboard ships of an Asiatic station is planned in the Philippines likely at Cavite with Livat Com M McCormick in charge. Unimpeachable testimony in favor of Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised as a tonic and curative for humors and skin conditions.

Philippines Cavite Livat Com M. McCormick Hood

Gossip from Washington society and Newport notes

The article recounts social doleful chatter from Washington and Newport. It mentions Mrs. Whitman and Miss Gladys Vanderbilt amid aristocratic circles, Count Szecseny arriving with status and a rumored dower, and Adele gossip about marriage ties and health ideas from the famed soprano Marcella Sembrich.

Annual City Skating Carnival For Public School Children

Regine monagy announces a week of skating events at the rink open to all public school children. Opening night features 8 straightaway races for boys and girls followed by fancy skaters on Tuesday. Wednesday hosts an ice dance, with relay races on Thursday Friday and Saturday. Saturday tops with a fancy dress carnival awarding prizes for most beautiful grotesque and best historical costumes.

Regine Monagy

Two Atlantic Battleships Accepted by Navy Department

The Navy Department daily accepts two battleships, the Rhode Island and New Jersey, built by the Far River Shipbuilding Company. They are sister ships and already in commission.

Navy Department Fora River Shipbullaing Company Era Elruady Sorommlarion

Famous Connecticut militia to visit Washington for Connecticut Day

The Governor's Guard of Hartford will visit Washington after a Jamestown Exposition trip, arriving early Saturday morning and staying until midnight. The First Company will quarter at the Arlington Hotel and be part of Connecticut Day events with the Putnam Phalanx, marching in a 30 piece band and wearing historic uniforms.

Mme Marcella Sembrich Hotel Savoy New York Aime Sembrich Tyrol Ep'cigek Central Park Tam Governor's Font Guard Connecticut Jamestown Governor's Pont Guard Hartford Conn Whl Washington United States Connécticut New England Gettysburg Luray Roanoke Richmond Arineton Hotel Cooncedent Hereford Samuel ‘Wyilys Bovatnor

Emperors to Hear Eames in Vienna performances

Emma Eamen, a celebrated singer, is set to perform for Emperor Francis Joseph and Emperor William in Vienna in early October. Manager Conried of the New York Metropolitan Opera is arranging the two imperial appearances amid hopes the emperor recovers soon. The diva’s Vienna debut comes as part of a larger opera program including Alan’s works.

Francis Joseph William Vienna Emma Eamen Alan Conried New York Metropolitan Opera Hoa Hee Francis I Joseph

Gibbons thanked by pope for defense of French Catholics

Cardinal Gibbons receives praise from Pope Pius for opposing agitation against the Roman Catholic Church. A letter from Cardinal Merry del Val is noted, acknowledging Gibbons for defense of French Catholics and his stand amid unrest in Paris.

Jardinal Baltimore Cardinal Gibbona Papa Pius Carapa Mery

Navy Board Denies Friction Over Maneuvers

Secretary Metcalf and Admiral Brownson refute claims that Admiral Evans ignored the general board. They state Evans approved oral views and incorporated minor suggestions into the fleet maneuvers before the summer cruise, while praising the board’s experienced officers and the department’s confidence in Evans.

Navy Department Aaniral Evans General Naval Board Fighting Bob General Board Meecalf Brownson Bureau of Navigation Pacific Chacwes Evans Bvana Hyana Oficers Navdd Amiga Evana Fcales Dewey Boant Jovans Sung Cantala Indiana Manila Olympic Cominand Quadron Waieh Naval Academy Healug Ali Lama Detroit Tin Mérrell Oregon The War College Kearsarge Raymond P Rodgers Paris Fetersburg Nathan Sargent Baltimore Australia New Zealand Old Fogles Aordes Admiral Beans

Army Orders and Promotions from the Five Departments

Army orders detail promotions retirements and assignments across infantry cavalry and artillery units. Major General McCaster retires effective October 2 1907 while officers such as Walter Bowton Gustave Wieser and Ike B Petz receive posted changes and lengthened tours. Naval movements report arrivals and sailings including units at Newport and Washington with officers reassigned and cargo and hospital positions noted.

Walter Bowtun Stent Infantry Brat Livi Bustave A. Wieser Eos Mouth James Locteett Ike B. Petz Pirot James Loughrad Thinteerth Cavalry Hlrbert J. Brom Mbeya Winlem McCaser Peart BC Shafer Karuna State John H. Page Oilbert Bridesberg Queen & Co, Jr Philadetznte Pan Thapret Ordance Breond Iota Hodges Corps of Nal Beeemy Washington Barreets Amy Siehug Enca Earee Pont Commency Bila Janes Pomere Bort Adaua Percy S Gutler Pere Raga Okie Jean. Stubter Fort Onuerle N.Y Bary AL Is Fort Wails Walla, Wash

Warships to sail for Pacific coast duty in fall

The fleet plans to move four battle ships Fiat Georgia Kansas and Hearsings to the Pacific coast for duty. Georgia and Kansas have arrived at the gang while the other two are due October 4. Colliers bring coal from here to Pensacola then to St Thomas where the government maintains a coaling station.

Sfa Deven Georgia Mane Kansas Pensacola Fis St. .Thomas

Navy coal facility chartering foreign ships debated

Secretary Metcalf received from the Attorney General an opinion on whether the Navy Department can charter foreign steamers to carry coal. The opinion, reported months ago, suggested the department may act under a law Congress passed. Metcalf declined to publish the opinion but said awards for supplying coal might be made today.

Metcalf Anestigh Navy Department Congress Secretary of the Navy Flo Moteal Department

Navy invites bids for vast fleet food provisions

Advertisements for naval food contracts detail a vast list of supplies for Admiral Ivanys fleet bound for the Pacific coast. Proposals cover thousands of pounds of fruit, vegetables, meats, dairy, cereals, and condiments with dozens of itemized products and dates for opening bids.

Naval Vessels Safe As Lebanon Arrives At Portsmouth

The collier Lebanon with Gloucester in tow reached Portsmouth from Pensacola overnight and anchored at the Navy Yard. Both vessels reported in good condition after a tense period when the Lebanon carried coal and wireless gear. The Gloucester had been turned over to Massachusetts naval units and the tow began from Key West toward Boston. a Norfolk commandant had previously refused transit to Kempton Roads due to coal limits.

Lebanon Gloucester Portsmouth Naval Pensacola Navy Yard Navy Department Massachusetts Naval Miits Key ‘West Boston Rawus Norfolk Navy Ford Chesapeaks Chesapeake Capes

Navy Wage Scales Set by Boards for 190s

Wage boards at navy yards and stations are directed to prepare mechanics schedules for the year 190s. The Secretary of the Navy notes foremen and master mechanics have seen wage scales unchanged for a decade and will assess wages for specialized workers and laborers to recommend general wage adjustments.

Meebellen Navy Meechanies Adele

Yacht voyage for Thompson party to circumnavigate world

Col Thompson plans a nine month voyage around the world aboard the Mineola with guests including Lord Brassey and Admiral Beresford. The yacht will be refitted with a hundred foot ballroom and fifteen Louis XVI style state apartments. The trip proceeds via the Suez Canal to Japan and New Caledonia, with Baltic return.

New York Robert M. ‘Thompson Tewyer Col. Thompson J Ake Lord Brassey Bir Charles Beresford Beresforé Hee Mediterraneat Mineola Louis George III Gloralter Japan Vis Suez Canal New Caledonia Col. "Thompson Everglade Breland White Star Baltic Col Thompson New Jersey Kavel Academy Wil University Players Century Metropolian Lawyers Eaba

Balloon Captain Chandler Qualifies for Aero Club License

Capt Chandler of the Army Aero Club completed a nine mile southeastward ascent from Washington to near Baltimore in a 15 000 cubic foot balloon. The flight ended on the Patapsco River shore near Marley post office. If weather holds, a tenth ascent today may earn him a license, an honor held by only six others nationwide.

Chandler Aero Chi Charla de F. Chandler Stenar Corps A. & A. Omde Washington Baltimore Patapsco Ear’ Marley Chandier Sero Club Americs Wernes Laurel B. E. Hennersy Third Field Artillery Howard Ward Hignel Corp Army Washiszton

Death of Dr. James M. King

The Rev. James M. King LL D longtime Methodist leader and secretary of home missions and church extension died at his Philadelphia home after brief illness from acute peritonitis. Born in Girard, Pa in 1839 he pastored St John s New York and other churches and held leadership roles including general secretary of the National League for the Protection of American Institutions.

Philadelphia Jemea M. King Board of Home Missions and Church Extension The Methodist Episcopal Church Home Alliesions and Chirch Extension King Wee Erie Girard Erie County King

Farewell Reception for British Ambassador Bryce in North Conway

Hundreds of North Conway residents and summer visitors attended a farewell reception for British Ambassador Bryce at the Kearsarge House. The informal event featured autumn decor, flags, and a presentation of a painting by Benjamin Chevanney to the ambassador on behalf of local residents.

North Conway Bryce Worth Conway N. FL Tsihes Bryce Washington Kearsarge House Mra. Bryce Benjamin Chevanney

City and National Names in A Largely Fragmented Listing

An extensive OCR readout lists numerous people and places across cities like Chicago New York Philadelphia and Richmond. It includes varied names of individuals couples and families alongside dozens of organizations and venues with scattered references to hotels metropolitan clubs and rail terms. The text resembles a passenger or membership ledger or an advertisement index with mixed punctuation and many unreadable portions.

Mrs Minor Morris III Relocated After White House Ejection

Mrs Minor Morris III, once prominent after claiming access to the White House, has been moved from hospital care to a private sanatorium in Sackeouville. The report notes her removal from public controversy into private confinement.

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Medical Society elects Wade Atkinson president at winter meeting

The Medical and Surgical Society of the District of Columbia elected Dr Wade Atkinson as president at its first meeting of the year held at Dr and Mrs residence on Sixteenth Street. William C Wean was named vice president and other officers were listed though unreadable.

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Notable District Surgery Debate And Society Members

The District discusses surgery led by Dr EL Moran and presents an essay on influenza shaping human character. The society’s constitution is amended with active members listed including Bishop, Cars, Moran, Morgan, Nevitt, and Fremont among others.

EL Moran Apeiety Dir Bishop de. Cars J. "Emot L. Ellot Er. Hickling Bunt B. Dehneon Nekimmate Mayael Br. Macate Moran

Care of the Gas Range Cleaning Guide

Daily care for a gas range requires washing burners broiler pan oven racks and drip pan when warm to dry quickly and absorb grease. Wipe all parts with a greased cloth or suet in cheesecloth and clean clogged burner holes with wire. Do not apply blacking to the burners.

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