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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1906
Page
6
Ads proclaim high grade coats in gray mixtures and plaids at sale prices, plus rainproof suiting and best 49c tatourers. Womens sweaters, petti coats, night gowns, kimonas, and Irish linen table damask highlighted with special values and limited quantities. Many items priced at under one dollar with emphasis on Monday only deals.
Monday values eclipse all records with reduced fabrics and groceries. New imported dress fabrics including Panama and Melton cloth discounted to 29 to 75 cents. $1.25 breads and 98 cent specials highlight a broad assortment of checks, stripes, plaids, and mixtures.
In dense fog on the Hudson near Tivoli the Adirondack and Saratoga collided head on. One Saratoga crewman killed. an Adirondack crewman missing. About 150 passengers transferred to the Onteora, Albany-bound ships damaged and a state of alert.
The Millinery Salon offers trimmed hats from 4.95 to 10.00 with a vast range of headwear in new college and tour hat shapes. Finest materials, fashionable colors, and ready-to-wear hats for ladies and children, trimmed with velvets bows and quills. prices highlighted.
A collision on the Hudson sent wreckage from the Saratoga across the port side. the Adirondack struck with force, ripping the paddlebox and damaging the boiler and smokestack. One man, Offler Clarence Sherman, was killed. The Saratoga’s passengers were evacuated by the City of Troy as salvage efforts began. The Adirondack, launched in 1898, is 412 feet long with five decks and 350 staterooms, cost $1,000,000, and is among Hudson’s fastest boats.
Paris reports say anti monarchist aims surface as German revelations from von Hohenlohe's memoirs stir French opinion on Bismarck and William II. Observers note the centennial of the Battle of Jena frames analysis of German policy toward Austria and Russia.
Washington house reports securing the entire stock of Joseph & Solkow skirts of 61 East 9th Street New York at under 50 cents on the dollar. The sale tomorrow at the Main Store features 6.00 to 12.00 values with high quality broadcloths cheviots and voiles in fashions from box pleats to hip kitted styles in latest fall colors.
The store promotes a larger ribbon selection with two expert salesladies ready to assist. Features include pure silk ribbons in Dreadens Roman Stripes and Scotch Pinidse-meat, last-dyed weaves, 9c or 5c specials for Monday, Dresden neck ribbons, and moire ribbons in watermarked tones, highlighting current fashion trends.
The Commonwealth convict Howard Banks colored of murder in the first degree for killing Thomas Izle colored on October 4. Verdict returned after a jury deliberation around 1 am. Defense seeks a new trial. Judge Bailey set October 29 for arguments. Security warned no demonstrations. court details note varied testimony and Banks’s testimony after drinking. Also reports freight station changes, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce appointment, cocaine and policy cases in Police Court, and special police for Southern Railway protection amid labor tensions.
The Alexandr police yesterday recovered quilts stolen from Max Rosenfeld's art goods store on King Street and a bicycle stolen in front of Lee Lagh's saloon on North Fairfax Street. John Smith was arrested on suspicion of committing both thefts.
An essay extols sunshine as essential to happiness and success, contrasting pessimism with healthful living. It promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for stomach disorders, claiming quick digestion and a healthier, more joyful life, with endorsement from Bok Sceethedy and Taubeert in Ohio.
Readable listing notes a new stock of chiffon veils and laces with fall and winter shades. It highlights low prices for Monday and claims a wide selection of borders, patterns, and colors plus special values on satin edged and Venise styles.
Prices slashed on a wide range of men’s garments. Black hose reinforced at heel and top, socks and undergarments offered at sale prices. Short notices highlight undergarments, shirts with French necks, linen dress shirts, and Madras Negligees in various sizes.
John Geary Williams minority leader in the House spoke to 2500 North Carolinians at Statesville, denouncing government ownership of railroads and opposing trusts and tariff ideas. The visit was campaign work for H N Hackett in the eighth district, with further stops planned in Greensboro and Goldsboro.
Paris reports that Constantinople memos indicate a complete understanding among Grand Vizier Perid Pasha War Minister Riza Pasha and Sheik ul Islam Jemal W-D-Dinifferdi in favor of Prince Mohammed Reshad the sultan’s eldest brother and legitimate successor. The arrangement appears to bar Mohammed Burhan ad-Din Effendi Germany’s candidate.
Infants 15¢ knit Zephyr socks in white pink and blue. Short Bedford Cord coats with capes ribbon lace trimming. Children’s fine cloth reefers double breasted with new shades and braid. Heavy bearskin coats for sizes 2 4 and 6 years lined and trimmed with buttons. Special sale value for Monday service.
Display of five matchless French sateen and chiffon waists with open fronts long sleeves and pleated fronts. Garments include black silk waists in teal, red styles, imitation baby Irish waists with gilded elbow sleeves, and chiffon taffeta waists in white and blue. Prices range from $1.08 to $8.00 with various trimming and collar options.
Advertises women's warm fleece-lined underwear with high neck vests, long sleeves, ankle length, priced 25¢. boys' heavy hygienic undergarments. $1.00 to $1.25 wool pants to clear. 18¢ heavyweight hose with plastic rib and double heel and toe. Monday specials highlight fancy imported hosiery, lace boat effects, seamless and spliced heels.
Frederick Cole Fairbanks, son of the vice president, plans another wedding ceremony after traveling to Europe with his bride Nellie Scott. They recently visited Steubenville and Indianapolis and will soon depart for New York, Washington, and then Europe for the winter. The Scott family and the couple anticipate a second ceremony upon return, with the vice president and Mrs Fairbanks and President Roosevelt to be invited.
The general board of hospitals met at Western State Hospital and appointed Dr. A S Priddy of Bristol as superintendent of the Southwestern Hospital at Marion. The report shows October 1 census with 3065 patients, 129 male and 199 female admitted, 28 male and 20 female readmitted, 49 male and 65 female discharged or recovered, and 7 deaths that year. Total admissions since opening: 1431, with 2162 deaths and 4449 discharged. There were 203 applications for supervision, 28 admitted this year.
A Department of Agriculture bulletin cites Russia’s wheat yield at 400 million bushels annually, far below Germany’s potential. It attributes this to inadequate farming tools and peasant fears over land redistribution, with per bushel costs estimated at 65 to 89 cents given harvest wages and conditions.
Readable sale copy lists suits opal dresser sets patterns silk support garments and Union suits. Mentions all wool embroidered flannel patterns pure silk sleeve supporters and gold plated netherhol braces with rhinestones. Indicates Monday special pricing and broad assortment of fabrics and accessories.
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