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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1905
Page
11
A full stock of outer garments for women, misses, and children is ready for display. Elegant evening waists, silk waists, furs, and ready-to-wear gowns are featured with varied trims, lace, and silk details. Coat and dress styles include elaborate velvet and plume combinations, plaid fabrics, and Persian trims.
Washington shoppers are drawn to a display of dress goods featuring Broadcloth praised as the finest gown material. The collection includes bronocloth and chiffon broadcloth from Belgium and Austria, in colors from burgundy to Alice blue, with spot-proof finishes and wide widths. Limited exclusive pieces for Washington and rich wools, silks, and plaids from Germany, Belgium, and Austria showcase soft finishes, overwoven silks, and varied textures.
An engagement from New York announces Josiah Quincy former Boston mayor and Assistant Secretary of State to Miss Mary Honey of New York. They plan a November 1 wedding at Grace Church New York. The piece also notes social moves of the Harlan family and other prominent figures returning to Washington Chicago and abroad, with various society events and visits recounted.
Mrs Joseph Schultz told Judge Rochford she could only obtain money from her husband by going through his pockets while he slept. The judge dismissed the intoxicated husband after learning the wife had a habit of rifling pockets. The Sona of Jonadab held an open meeting in Pioneer Council Hall with H. Wiley, Wayne W. Cordell and others speaking. Cosmopolitan Church Rally featured Rev John Gordon at 708 O Street NW. A bid report contains a correction for brick delivery pricing to Senate and House buildings.
Columbus Ohio October fifteenth. Rev C H Rath missionary representative reports Filipinos were surprised by Miss Alice Roosevelt on her Philippines visit not wearing royal robes or a crown. They saw a plain white dress and sailor hat, some did not recognize her as the President's daughter, highlighting America's democratic spirit.
An American flag presented by Armenian orphans from Harpool Syria has arrived at the appraiser's office in New York. The inscription credits the orphans for weaving the flag, which weighs twenty five pounds and measures seven feet eight inches by three feet eleven inches. Though too heavy to fly, its rich appearance stands as a tribute and will be sent to the State Department in Washington.
Boston heiress Ruth Whitney, eldest daughter of Henry M. Whitney, announces her engagement to Herbert Lyman son of cotton magnate Arthur Lyman. Lyman, Harvard graduate of 1886, is involved in family business. Preparations for engagements festivities are under way at the Whitney home in Brookline as the back bay social set notes the union of two wealthy New England families.
New York Oct 15 The German Emperor will be presented with a silver punch bowl by North American German warrior and veteran societies for his silver wedding on February 27 next The bowl designed partly with Indian motifs will cost 5000 dollars.
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