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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1909
Page
13
Annual September sale showcases high grade quartered oak and solid mahogany desks and office chairs at deep discounts. Desks include flat top, roll top, bankers, and typewriter models with sanitary styles and nickel mechanisms. chairs feature frame seats and leather options. Deals emphasize value over manufacturer wholesale prices and aim to attract office buyers with durable designs and attractive color harmony.
A Japanese party of business and professional visitors left Tacoma on a special train bound for Mount Rainier National Park. They will ride the Talomi Eastern Railroad to Mount Rainier and Rainier National Park, visit the Electron power plant, tour lumber and jogging industries, and return to Tacoma with events including a Chamber of Commerce meeting and an evening reception.
In Madison County near Luray Virginia a sunset wedding atop Skyland resort on Blue Ridge Summit joined Edward Parka and Miss He Stakving. About 160 guests, mainly from Washington, attended as a secret camp knot tying proceeded with vaudeville acts, music, dancing, and rifle shooting. A collection from roughly 100 attendees yielded a tidy sum of five dollars and cents to present to the bride.
Alfred Vanderbilt led the Newport Casino exhibition winning five first prizes, two seconds, and three thirds as the thirteenth Newport horse show opened. His English pair Queen Favour and Mala, recently imported, helped secure many awards. C We Wilteuti of Baltimore served as judge, with other results noting Vanderbilts’ strong showing across divisions.
The Swedish ship with notable passenger Bhedal docked today at Minnehaha. Officials announced a schedule starting October 1 for the return voyage. The traveler previously studied American customs two years ago and now continues his cultural exchange.
A Washington dinner hosted by Mr Barrett featured Mr Pomponio Guzman and distinguished guests from Guatemala, Mexico, Colombia, and Chile. Attendees included Mme Toledo de Herrarte, Senor Davales, Senor Cortes, and diplomats as the party moved from Woodbury Conn to Washington, with future postings noted for several ministers and envoys.
The Duke and Duchess of Marlborough split remains tense with the duchess avoiding reconciliations. In Russia the czarina battles melancholia while the czar shows a brave public front. A delegation from Alexandra Hussars was not received, and the czarina faces health and mental strain amid court life.
The passage ranks eating faults by harm to health and energy. It highlights overeating, consuming refined foods, hurried meals, indiscriminate mixing, excess condiments, overeating meat, swallowing hot or cold foods, thinking about food constantly, and avoiding foods like fruits.
Mer. Falconio, papal delegate to the United States, says rumors that Pope Pius plans to move the holy sepulcher from Jerusalem to Rome are false. He insists the holy site is a historic sacred relic of Jerusalem and moving it would offend Christian tradition. He warns lay Catholics against pressuring for any such transfer and confirms the Pope will oppose any external efforts backed by governments.
The International Esperanto congress began in Barcelona and will run through September 10. Among the American delegates are Herbert Harris of Portland Maine, representing the government, and Arthur Baker of Chicago editor of the American Wapetanta Magnslns.
James Bellows McGregor of North Newport New Hampshire celebrated his 108th birthday at his home The Maples. A longtime Freemason, he has lived in North Newport since the early days of the town, with family and friends gathering to honor the milestone.
The late Capt Inno A Dougherty of the U S and Rainbow was sent home for interment. His funeral cortege moved from Bubbling Well Cemetery to the Bund, with sailors, marines, and officers in attendance amid flags and ceremonial salutes. Messages of condolence from Vice Admiral Shiro and Admiral Togo were transmitted to the Dougherty family.
The Italian cruiser Eun with about a hundred crew and officers anchored off Annapolis. A visit to the Naval Academy is planned with Capt Du Carne and his officers to be entertained at dinner hosted by Capt Bowter, superintendent of the Naval Academy.
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