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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1915
Page
11
Miss Mina Pearman of Springfield Ohio advertised worldwide for a husband who resembles her eccentric father Walter Pearman. Jose Hermida of Santa Marta Colombia emerged as sole match among 3,560 replies. Pearman sails to meet him aboard the steamer Za Lip a, hoping for happiness and a share of her father’s estate.
Four new Boy Scout troops were installed this week as the council prepares for Saturday tag day. Troop 27 at 212 B Street NW with Jon Fiske as scoutmaster joins Troop 28 at Friendship House with J OG Graham as leader. A Troop 34 was placed near Tleventh and 1st streets SE under J B Miller, and a Menington Presbyterian Church unit with Kundahl as scoutmaster organized with ten charter members. Albert Walker, son of stock exchange president Allan Walker, helped sell $10 of tags amid market activity.
A civic meeting in Brightwood discussed an assessment tax on full valuation, proposing a fixed annual rate to meet conditions. Wilson urged cleanup and paint up campaigns, Kennedy Street’s poor condition, and rail above ground. Capt Anderton and Maj Katz noted low street use, while a request for summer concerts was considered. Homer Smith presided.
White House officials plan an Easter Monday event for Washington children with grounds south of the executive mansion opening at 9 AM for an Easter egg rolling contest. Each child must bring their own basket and may stay until 3 PM. A Marine Band concert is set for 3 PM on the north side of the ellipse.
An ornate bound copy of Ghent Belgium city resolutions of thanks to the American people, adopted on George Washington's birthday, reached Secretary Bryan via Henry A. Johnson, the American Consul. The note highlights U S aid to Belgium and the gesture reflects strong ties between Ghent and the United States. Also reported is the death of Bishop Rudolph lyubs of the United Missangelial Church in the city, born in Heszen Germany.
A feature on Roumania formed in 19th century unions, highlighting Princes Cuza and Charles of Hohenzollern, Carmen Sylva, and the national costume. Describes peasant life, festive dances after church, and rich folklore including werewolves and vampires shaping Romanian character.
The Women's Tennis League of the District of Columbia announced a new organization led by Miss Eva Baker as president with Miss Arline Dufour as vice president and Miss A. B. Doyle as secretary treasurer. The circuit will have 12 sections covering the district, play will be singles only, teams limited to eight players, four per week. A six member board will manage sections with a directors’ board to follow. play planned for April 15 or later, no prizes, only ranking fun.
Edward Christian, jailed for alimony arrears in Detroit, boasts he is safer inside than outside where many ex wives live. He claims he is too attractive to the ladies yet cannot break hearts, while recounting letters asking friends to send money for his freedom and noting his current wife is alive.
The Rubinstein club presented a well received afternoon concert at the Raleigh yesterday featuring Mrs A M Blair and a varied program. Soloists Frances W Scherger Florence L Kubel and Vera W Budd displayed refined voices while Mildred C Knoth provided pianist accompaniments. The program included Elgar Spanish Serenade Wagner Dreams and a cantata by Sprosa with six violins and additional choruses and solis parts by Alber Roberts and others.
in Newport on March 3 the six year old son of Rear Admiral Cameron McRae Winslow U S N and Mrs Winslow guided the big touring car through Thames Street amid envy of chauffeurs. He sat on the front seat with nurse and never relinquished the wheel showing keen knowledge of the car mechanism.
John Forgott, a fugitive from justice since 1902 indicted for customs frauds, returned from Yarmouth Nova Scotia to New York pleaded guilty and paid a $1000 fine to seek eye treatment. US attorney said he sought relief by paying the penalty then consulting a New York eye expert. Bargett faced charges of defrauding duties on shipments of high grade beans claimed as transit to Cuba.
Arden social circles feature ISS Marguerite Shonts as a rising amateur photographer at Palmette Club and sister to the Duchess de Chaulnes. Daisy H. Andrews faces a voluntary bankruptcy petition with $191,459 in assets and $16,784 in value, naming creditors in London Paris and New York. England forms women volunteer reserves for defense with four companies led by Lady Londonderry as colonel and her husband a House of Lords leader.
Special to The Washington Fest from Boston March percent After eight months visiting her children in Hancock New Hampshire Countess de Pnerre Feu formerly Miss Blea Tudor of Boston will sail from New York on the Rochambeau April 7 to work in a military hospital near the front She appeals to friends saying she has turned beggar to help her soldiers asking for money to be sent to Hancock NH before April 15 and stating she can only take money not packages and will account for funds as closely as possible
The Knights of Momus present an evening at Iks Hall with an oyster roast, entertainment, and dance. Featured acts include Mrs A L Huss, William S Sheby, Miss Myra WigCathran, Mrs Ruth Simpson, Mrs J Kerr, Mrs Waters, Maurice Jarvis, E Albert Long, Charles Myers, Frank Dougherty, and Lucette Keegan. Rebew Orchestra and Knockers Orchestra provide music for dancing. Executive committee led by Edward Burkholder and others arrangers the event.
Marysville Cal March 31 Attorneys who seek to restore a divorced woman’s maiden name face Judge K Mahon in Sutter County during vacation. He rules there is no authority or law allowing the name change and lacks the right to grant such a restoration after the divorce proceedings.
A conference of the advisory council for the Constitutional Union for Woman Suffrage adopted a campaign constitution to back a federal amendment. Speakers included Mrs Gilson Gardner Mrs Jessie Hurdle Stubbs and Mrs Doris Stevens. A San Francisco convention of voting women is planned for September.
Dr Frank B Vrooman urged prepared news and defensive readiness to avert a militaristic Germany era. He warned the “pest of American manhood” as the mollycoddling moth, speaking at the Beta Theta Pi Club dinner at the University Club in Washington alongside figures from Agriculture, New York, Johns Hopkins and other institutions.
Nephewa of Hermen W Walter of New York seeks to force Anna Ruthe Walter to produce 100 love letters written by the millionaire to prove a suspected second marriage while he was paralyzed and dementia ridden. The New York court ordered turnover for examination by a committee aiming to annul the uncle’s marriage. handwriting experts may be used to verify the alleged letters and date.
At Sherwood Presbyterian Church last night the Rhode Island Avenue Suburban Citizens' Association elected officers led by President B. Syniona and Vice President W. Corbet. Committee chairs were named including Dana Vaughan on streets and Chester Ro Smith for schools, with meetings set for the last Monday of each month.
Six year old Lucretia Hanson spoke on temperance at a WCTU event at Hamline M E Church. Her recitation Ma Cant Vote won judges Louis Mattern and Misses Hind and Hildreth plus Superintendent Ely. Other contestants were Emily Turney Phyllis Hirbough Ruth Callaghan and Charles Blefr. Mrs Josin M Clayton earned a gold medal in the matron class for What Matters It to You with rivals Jane Allison Grace Spencer Mertck Montgomery and Mrs Willis.
Coaling under electric arc lamps. ships yard officials barred reporters. I Miles prepared to sail. decisive move expected tomorrow. Thierichens authorized coal after Norfolk conference with Beatty Helm and Hamilton. Rumors and official messages swirl about potential dash or internment as neutralities limit departure until tomorrow.
Army orders list several officers and ships with duties and assignments. Roscoe C. Crawford granted one month leave from corps of engineers. Capt George W. Winterburn detailed for service. T B Kromer relieved from detail to Eleventh Cavalry. Arrivals and movements include vessels arriving at Delaware breakwater and Philadelphia and ships sailing to Mare Island and Manila. The Castine at Boston yard to New York then New Orleans yard for repairs. Fultoe and Caesar assigned or redirected. various steamers and cruisers listed with routes and destinations.
Enlen H. S. Young resigns effective March 31, 1815. Surgeon J. R. B. Dykes detached from navy recruiting station Atlanta to await orders. J. H. Cutting detached to temporary duty receiving ship New York. Chief Gunser William A. Walke died at Las Animas Colorado March 24, 191d.
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