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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1919
Page
13
Western states push for early ratification of the federal suffrage amendment as governors invite special sessions. Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and others move to secure ratification before the next presidential election, with national leaders urging rapid action.
President Wilson through the White House sends greetings to Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt President of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. He rejoices with suffrage supporters over Congress adopting the amendment and asks her to convey his warm congratulations to the association.
Virginia Blair Reeves and Henry H. Warner wed in 1917 after a dispensation from St. Patrick's Cathedral. Alfred Townley reports findings to annul the union claiming lack of marital companionship and financial stability. Warner served at Hog Island shipyard while Reeves, 21 at marriage, later testified she kept the marriage secret from her parents.
Anne Ward Douglas of Newport and New York was granted a divorce from J Gordon Douglas in Superior Court on grounds of extreme cruelty misbehavior and non support. Custody of two minor children Gordon and Barclay Douglas awarded to Mrs Douglas. She is noted as a leading Newport tennis player and formerly Anne W Kountze of New York City.
Sergt Wuppermann of the Third Army of Occupation stationed at Treves Germany since December 1918 died in the line of duty on April 15. He was son of the late George and Josephine Wuppermann, in his thirty second year. He studied at Trinity School New York and Columbia University class of 1904. He published poetry and later acted on stage as Carlyle Morgan with brothers Frank and Ralph Morgan. He enlisted in 1917 and went to France in 1918.
An entertainment and dance event last night at the Hotel des Artistes raised funds for Richmond Hill House of 28 Macdougal Street. The program featured The Story of the Willow Pattern Plate, a pantomime by the MacDougal Players, with solo dances by Miss Lillias McClane and the benefit run by Mrs Amerigo Serrao and Miss Constance M. Hook, the house director.
Dr. M. Edwin Bry formerly a Lieutenant in the Medical Corps 306th Infantry of the 7th Division married Miss Adelaide Rittenberg of New York on Monday evening at the Plaza. The Rev Dr Stearns officiated and the couple will live in Memphis Tennessee, Bry's home city.
Announcement from Hartford couple Miss Frances Brinckerhoff Small is engaged to Earl Warren Goodell son of the Rev Mrs Charles L Goodell. Frances attended Miss Bennetts School Millbrook and Finch School New York. Goodell served as a lieutenant in the 11st Field Artillery and will graduate from Yale University this month.
Mrs Louis Osborne of New York, who owns a country place in Stockbridge, was struck Tuesday while riding in an automobile between Lee and Stockbridge. The steering gear failed, the car crashed into a tree, and her face was injured. She was taken home and a physician was summoned.
Brooklyn board members discussed a proposed memorial hall for the Grand Union Hotel site at Forty second Street and Park Avenue. The plan drew opposition from Controller Craig who urged a prompt decision to avoid delaying subway work and affecting property sales.
Misses Mary and Gertrude Parsons hosted a dinner in Lenox on June 6 for twenty four members of the wedding party for Alma de Gersdorff and D. Percy Morgan Jr. Invitations were issued for a Lenox Club subscription dance tomorrow night for the guests and cottagers. Several prominent locals arrived at country places and weekend plans include a California trip starting Tuesday for summer motoring.
Captain William Barrett and Miss Alice Gordon Drexel wed in New Rochelle without the bride’s parents’ knowledge. They stay at the St. Regis before sailing for Pramod, where his family has ties, denying divorce rumors and claims of a private tutor.
Mr and Mrs Joseph L Buttenwieser of 135 Central Park West announce the engagement of their daughter Florence to Lieutenant Paul H Klingenstein recently returned from overseas. He is a Columbia Law School graduate from 1917 and joined the army. She has been active in Red Cross and war relief work.
Western Hemisphere delegates at the Pan American Commercial Congress attend a formal reception in the Pan American Union Building with dancing and supper. Notables include John Barrett, Mr Yannes, Mme Yannes, and ex envoy Geor Bakhmeteff. Constabulary and social whirl continue with noted figures planning summer stays and travels to Newport, Murray Bay, and Rio de Janeiro.
In a letter to Commissioner of Accounts David Hirschfield, Brooklyn resident Mrs. William P. Earle declares she will not permit officials to deter her criticism of the Police Department or City Government. She offers cooperation with an investigation under public, thorough conditions and urges calling the Police Commissioner as first witness. She vows to continue her constitutional right to critique city affairs.
The Broadway Association, now the world's largest civic street improvement group after a successful membership drive, announced at Churchill's noon closing lunch yesterday plans for immediate street upgrades. Major Henry Opdyke, the association's managing director, outlined goals including better lighting, improved transportation and traffic flow, eliminating dead spots, expanding Broadway's architectural appeal, keeping the street clean, beautifying parks, planting trees, and enhancing Broadway as a home, business, and play street.
Mrs. Ruby Doyle of Brooklyn won $2,000 in county court against George P. Clauss secretary of the Brooklyn Medical and Instruction Company. She alleged a May 23 letter charging she manipulated a line to profit from diverted riders was groundless.
Frederic W. Thompson, noted showman and Luna Park and New York Hippodrome builder, died at St. Vincent's Hospital after years of ill health and multiple operations. He created marquee productions including Brewster's Millions and Via Wireless and faced bankruptcy in 1932 after a career that made him a major figure in American theater.
A New York Grand Jury indicted Arnold Rothstein on two counts of assault in the first and second degrees for shooting Detectives Walsh and McLaughlin during a Jan 19 attempted entry at 301 West Fifty-seventh Street. Rothstein surrendered to General Sessions Judge Wadhams and posted $5,000 bail for a Monday hearing.
Julius Veronach 32 a Hungarian, said by police to lead a ten man ring that swindled foreigners via a fake money making machine from Pittsburgh to this city. Indicted April 8 1918 on six counts three warrants issued. He fled bail of 10000 dollars and has since been in Mexico Cuba Texas California Indiana and Pennsylvania. Detectives McCoy and Gegan brought him to the city from Pittsburgh. He is the remaining unpunished member of the original group.
The House Interstate Commerce Committee favored a bill to repeal the Daylight Saving law. They voted 10 to 8 after adopting an amendment to make the repeal effective on the last Sunday in October. Chairman Bach said the October date would reduce hardships for eastern industrial centers by avoiding midsummer time.
Rehearsals for outdoor pageants begin this afternoon at 3 on the Central Park lawn near West 65th Street. Marius McGuf Fey leads the Volunteer Entertainment Bureau to stage thousands of uniformed and ex service men with girls from the division for a welcome home program from overseas. Broadsword demonstrations and Meow ball contests are planned as city residents gain outdoor recreation and community unity through shared performances.
J L Nicholson of Philadelphia, a Rainbow Division member, donated the battle standard of Company F, 1st Regiment Connecticut National Guard, found near Trugny after heavy fighting by the 26th Division. He sought 26th survivors, then delivered the flag to the Hall of States Newberg Committee for transfer to the Connecticut State House after committee work.
Joseph Alexander Altshéler editor of the Thrice-a-Week World and author of many boys adventure stories died of heart disease at his home 131 Riverside Drive after wartime experiences in Germany. Born April 29 1862 in Three Springs Kentucky he worked for the Louisville Courier Journal and The New York World before composing popular novels and series such as The Sun of Saratoga The Riflemen of the Plains The Forest Runners and The Young Treflers Funeral at his home this afternoon then burial in Kentucky.
Edward Payson Call longtime New York press executive died of double pneumonia at his Larchmont home. A memorial service will be held tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. at the New Church between Lexington and Park Avenues. Rev. Julian K. Smyth will conduct.
Chicago on June 6 reports the death of Alex G Tyng a veteran grain trader from Feoria Hill He was credited as the inventor of clipped oats and once cornered the Chicago and New York oat market His firm Tyng Hall Co was a major operator in coarse grains across central and western Illinois
Carl Remington longtime secretary of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company died yesterday morning at his Mount Vernon home after a lengthy illness. He was about 46 years old, born in Fall River Massachusetts and spent several years in the Philippines.
A local obituary roundup lists Edward Richard Stehl 75 retired fresco painter, Alab Cambridge 60 Bay Ridge cabinet maker, Winfield Scott Gordon 54 longtime NY Electric Light employee, Olivia McDowell Grey activity Summerfield church member, Bertha Eves used to be Brooklyn Botanic Garden secretary, Edith Smith special Sunday World writer, Mary Park Mathews Pasadena resident, Edward R Stehl Sea Cliff apoplexy, Samuel Newton Dantell longtime Claflin & Co. associate, Paul Filipachi 67 rug dealer, Dr Harry Pethic Trinity Baptist pastor, Dr Max Hartingon Bronx veterinary surgeon and Water Dept. inspector, Jack Merritt Broadway actor 25, Emanuel Debarros Moreira Harvard lecturer, Mayhew Wainwright Sheridan 17 wireless operator aboard City of St. Louis. All noted with residence details and ages.
Expected transport arrivals listed include Walter A. Luckenbach diverted to Newport News on June 14 instead of New York. Also noted are Headquarters 1st 2d 34 Battalions Sanitary and Ordnance Detachments Supply and Headquarters Company and Companies A to M 3234 Infantry. Monticello Newport News June 17 two St Nazaire detachments and one casual company.
Born to Mr and Mrs Jack Goldston of 712 West 680th Street New York City a son born June 5 Born to Mr and Mrs Hr adish G Johnson June 5 at 10 East 834 Street New York City a son Ullmann Mr and Mrs Lothar Ullmann of 104 West 70th Street announce the birth of a son Robert William on June 5 Weintraub Mr and Mrs J Weintraub of 981 Simpson Street announce the birth of a son Lawrence Murray on June 5 at Lebanon Hospital
Alma Nilsen wed Adam E Bridge at the bride’s parents home with Rev. Henry A. Stimson officiating. The couple, from Alma and Middletown, Ohio, begin married life after the ceremony on June 3.
The New York South ern Society lists the death of Joseph A Altsheler on June 5 1919 with funeral at 131 Riverside Drive and burial in Kentucky. Notices also report multiple funeral services across Brooklyn and Manhattan for family and society members with dates June 5 to June 9 1919 and addresses in East 129th Street West 68th Street and Riverside Drive, urging flowers and detailing interment locations Bayside Cemetery Calvary and Mount Hope.
A page lists numerous obituaries and funeral notices for June 1919 across Brooklyn, Mount Vernon, Glen Ridge, Chester and nearby locales. It names Ellen Elizabeth Pierson, John F Regan, Grace Werner, Catherine Whitten, and other relatives with service details, church locations, and interment plans for Holy Cross Cemetery, Calvary, Woodlawn, and Salem Fields. Memorials and lodge affiliations appear for Frederick W Thompson and Louis Lee Wolf among others.
Memorial notices list David Goldberg of the U S Marines killed in action June 7 18. Walter C Gutsohn Rourke forward Francis beloved husband died June 7 1915. Bilds Steer cherished brother died June 7 1917. Nina Gustav Stern wife died June 7 1915. Lieutenant Gerald Prevost Thomas of the 11th Aero squadron killed near Cambrai France September 22 1918 with services announced at Flushing Congregational Church and train details for attendees.
Unveiling services announced for Gustav and family monuments. Services set at Washington Cemetery on Sunday at 3 o clock with relatives invited. Another service at Mount Heb Cemetery Flushing New York at 3 30 P M on Sunday June 4 in rain postponed to following Sunday. Lichtenstein and Spevack monuments also scheduled at Woodlawn and Washington City with relatives invited.
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