D A R Divisions Yell Hodgkins Regent Narrow Victory
District Daughters of the American Revolution face shifts as Mrs Hodgkins wins plate regent by two votes over Mrs Lockwood who joined as a late candidate. Mrs Smallwood elected state vice regent. Nominations, chapter house plan, and bylaw changes provoke debate during a district conference with pledges of support for national officers.
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Mary S. Lockwood
George T. Smallwood
Daughters of the American Revolution
Donald McLean
Howard J. Hodgkins
Mary S Lockwood
Congress
Massey
Mac-Lean
Mary Fi 'Brown
Mabel G Swarmstedt
Geveral
J Fakin Gadsby
Alicia Tulloch
Denry S. Bowron
New York
GC W Richardson
Thomas Noble
William Smoot
J P Earnest
Virginia Miler
Henry Boynton
Aline Solomons
Ballinger
Davis
Muesey
Sperry
Roome
Mra Merwin
Mra Beach
Mra Munsey
Death recalls divorces in Brooklyn society lore
Special to The Washington Fuse details the death of Mrs Henretta Frances Hanan, who earlier obtained a divorce from John H Hanan, a wealthy shoe magnate. The piece traces the couple’s long quarrel sparked by Hanan’s relationship with Mrs Charles Talbot Smith, and subsequent lawsuits over gifts, remarriages, and settlements tied to the high profile Hanover family.
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Washington
New York
Henretta Frances Hanan
John H Hanan
Gutter
Park Slope
Brooklyn
Me Hanan
Dutton
Chicago
F Hanan
Hanan
Smith Thompson
Shore Acres
Narragansett Pieta Ano
Procter's Will Probated in Westerly Rhode Island
William E Procter a soap manufacturer who died by his own hand in Cincinnati has his will probated in Westerly Rhode Island. The document directs a $10,000,000 estate to be divided equally among his age children with no public bequests.
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Cincinnati
Westerly
R I
William E Procter
Turkish Minister to Speak at Epiphany Club Event
The Men's Club of Epiphany Church will host a Thursday evening address on April 11. The principal speaker is Bryce, the Turkish Minister, who travels from Ottawa to Toronto for the engagement. James Bryce, Britain’s ambassador to the United States, departed today for Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryce
Toronto
Ottawa
James Bryce
United States
Church Heads to Confer in Washington for Catholic Meetings
A distinguished group of Roman Catholic prelates will meet in Washington for the Merarchy annual gathering and the semi annual conference of Catholic University directors. Sessions run Tuesday through Saturday in the Senate Room. Topics include the French question and possible Catholic support for the papal government. The Peter's Pence discussion may propose raising annual collections from about 300000 to 1000000 with two parish collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Merarchy
Catholic University
Senate
France
Rome
Cardinal Merry, del Val
Merry del Val
Finesa
Wis
Vatican
Plan for Poor and Needy Highlight Charity Budget
A division conference of the Associated Charities discusses numerous cases of distress and outlines plans for relief and long term improvement. Secretary Charles F Weller notes the eight divisions meet biweekly and that the charity seeks 1797 dollars to finish this season’s budget by November 1. Contributions listed include Mrs Minna Schafer and others totaling modest cash gifts.
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Associated Charities
Charles F Weller
Weller
Associated Charites
G Street
John Joy Edson
Minna Schafer
Harry C Sheridan
A & Gilbert
Mra EC
Frederick W Swanton
Isabel Hxslop Lamb
Mary
Dandel Schitler
Miss H Lindsly
Institute Meets Today First Congregational Church Program
The Primary Sunday school Teachers' Union of the District holds its annual institute today at the First Congregational Church corner Tenth and streets northwest. Afternoon sessions feature talks on missions and Children of Mission Lands Cradle Roll with teachers D H E Wiber Hooke Gray Gilbert. Evening session at 620 led by Miss Elbertine Robertson with April 7 lesson by Beatrice Kramer. Ladies of the church serve dinner at six.
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First Congregational Church
Ald
D HE Wiber
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Hooke
Calvary Baptist Sunday
Mission Lands
H Gray
J B Gilbert
Elbertine Robertson
Peck Memorial
Beatrice Kramer
Austrian Singers to Perform in Washington White House
The Vienna male chorus of 300 voices, drawn from prominent Austrian families, will visit Washington under the Washington Saengerbund in May. The charitable group will tour major cities, covering own expenses with profits donated to charities. The ensemble has performed across Europe and for King Edward, with proceeds reported at £26,000 last year. The Austrian Ambassador inquires with the Saengerbund to coordinate receptions.
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Vienna
Washington
Edward of
England
Baron Hensgelmuller
Saengerbund
Furthe Mgs
Mental Mechanism Paper Read At Philosophic Inquiry
The Society for Philosophic Inquiry heard Dr Hyland H Kirk discuss Mental Mechanism at George Washington University yesterday afternoon. A panel including Prof G I Raymond Rev T A Johnstone and Dr Laws joined the post reading discussion. The Descartes commemorative program on April 16 will feature E I Devitt Georgetown, William M Coleman, Rev Johnstone, and C A Du Bray Catholic University of America.
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Society For Philosophic Inquiry
Hyland H Kirk
George Washington University
G I. Raymond
T. A. Johnstone
Laws
Rene Descartes
Descartes
E I Devitt
Georgetown University
Descartés
William M Coleman
Johnstone
C. A du Bray
Cathol University of America
Calcium cyanide lecture at George Washington University
Dr A Frank Jr of Berlin spoke to the Chemical Society of Washington about calcium cyanide or lime nitrogen including its uses, qualities, and production methods. The talk covered nitrogen fertilizer production from atmospheric nitrogen and referenced the Frank family and Dr Kikodem Caro. The meeting was in George Washington University's assembly hall.
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A. Frank, Jr
Berlin
Chemical Society of Washington
National Chemical Society
Frank
Kikodem Caro
Assembly Hall
George Washington University
Washington Delta Chi convention visits White House for alumni chapter charter
More than 100 Delta Chi delegates from across universities attended the thirteenth annual convention in Washington. They met at Georgetown and the Treasury steps for a group photograph with President and Secretary Cortelyou. A Yale Georgetown game followed, ending with a smoker and late-night songs at the Georgetown chapter house.
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Washington
Treasury
Delta Chilaw Fraternity
White House
Dominion
Georgetown
D W Baker
Stuart McNamare
Joseph T Dyer
W W McBrida
McCundush
Charles Auth
Robert J Kennedy
Thomas Kirby
Harry Hahn
Robert A. Maurer
R 4
Simmons
C R
Capt McCoy
Cortelyou
Delta Chi
49 Barnes
Binghamton, NY
Cornell
Senor Quesada
United States
New York University
Fraternity House
Raleigh
Eretary Cartalyou
Women named by Eames in divorce suit shock rumors
Gossip from New York dated April 2 reports Mme Emma Hames Story mentioned two women as co respondents in her divorce suit against artist Julian Story. Names were reportedly disclosed at the offices of Bowers and Sands, with reactions indicating the information was news to the women.
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Washington Post
New York
Mme Emma Hames Story
Julian Story
Bowers & Sands
Mr Story
A Friendly Grocer Hints Postum Help for Nervous Ailment
A testimonial describes a woman suffering nervousness and bilious attacks who improved after quitting coffee for Postum. She credits the drink and the book The Road to Wellville for restored health, sleep, appetite, and ability to work without medicines, urged by a friend in Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Wellville
Postum Company
Battle ‘Creek
Mich
Weilville
Humphrey Keeps Post as Quartermaster General Appointments
The President reappoints Brigadier General Charles F Humphrey as quartermaster general to begin a new term April 12. New brigadier generals named include Col Charles B Wall to take effect April 1, succeeding Brig Gen Walter T Duggan, and Col Earl D Thomas to assume April 18, succeeding Brig Gen Alfred C Markley. Col Wall has Maine service in the Twenty fifth and Twenty eighth Infantry and currently commands at Fort Leavenworth. Col Thomas, born in New York, rose from private to major in the Eighth Cavalry and has served in Cuba, moving through the Fifth and Seventh Cavalry theaters and Inspector General duties.
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Charles F Humphrey
Charles B Wall
Lighteentt
Infantry
Brg
Walter T Duggan
Satters
Cat Hall
Maine
Thirtieth Maine Infantry
Twenty-eighth Infantry
Staff College
Infantry and Cavalry School
Fort Leavenworth
Kana
Earl D Thomas
Eleventh Cavalry
Joffect
Alfred C . Markley
Agg
Col Thoman
Miliary Academy
Winefe Frier
Thimolg Caulry
Military Academy
Fink Cavabs
Fifth Cavalry
Bevanth Cavairy
Seventh Cavalry
Agi
Cuba
Swift Guilty Of Neglect In Grounding Near Culebra
Captain Swift found guilty of inattention and neglect of duty by a Norfolk court martial for the Connecticut grounding near Culebra on January 13. He will be suspended nine months and lose three numbers, relieved of command, and return to Connecticut as repairs begin for the battleship. Ensign Barnwell was acquitted and restored to duty, with clemency cited for Swift due to his long record and service. The Connecticut remains in Hampton Roads for naval ceremonies before yard repairs.
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William Swift
Connecticut
Culebra
Norfolk
Navy Department
Newberry
Suite
Capt Swift
Harry Bmarnell
Itz
Pis
Hampton Roads
Navy Yard
Oregon to Join Mimic War with Coast Artillery
Oregon Governor informs Acting Secretary that Oregon National Guard will join Coast Artillery in summer joint drills. He proposes to conduct the regular annual encampment concurrently and to station non invited militiamen near Fort Stevens for participation in maneuvers.
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Oregon
Oliver
War Department
Oregon National Guard
Coast Artillery
Department
Fort Stevens
Army Orders and Naval OfficerTransfers List
Navy and Army orders detail leaves, duties, and transfers for April 1997. Notable items include Maj William Pierce and Capt Mason Maxon on assignments and travel, lectures planned at Engineer School, and several officers to attend Navy Medical School courses or return home on leave. Also lists ships and arrivals at various ports and stations.
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Francie M Wally
William 8
Péirce
Ordnance Department
Lowell
Wiliam J Glasgow
Thirteenth Cavalry
Department of the Zaat Wal
Richmond P Davis
Artillery Corps
Washington Barracks
District of Columbia
Engineer School
Edward P Rockhill
Fort Bayard
N Mex
Willidd C Borden
Margeon
San Francisco
Cal
Philippi Ye Islands
Mason M Maxon
Cincinnatt Ohio
Dayton
Ohio
Piqua Ohio
John 8 Murphy
Corpa
Fort Myer
Ferdinand Rohde
Corvoremary
Mibennia Bank
New Orleans
Jackson Barracks
la Mar
Edward J. Munson
Fort Sheridan
E Capehert
Gallega Newport RZ
H Powell
HE Owell
Naval Hospital
Washington D.C
Oval
Garton
Moore
Navy
Minneapolis
Minn
HW Plummer
Navy Medical School
Washington
MW. Haher
Natal
Portsmouth
F Freeman
Washington, DC
NT McLean
Chicago
JT Miller
Naval Medical School
Woabington DC
J G Ammon
Fort Lyon
Cola
Sattla
Reser
W H Brownson
USN
United States
Aniatic Feet
Kobe
Japan
Social and Personal News From Denvon and Troy
Social and personal items from Denvon and Troy list attendees at an Easter dance hosted by Mr and Mrs Andrew B Graham for their sons Bir Larimer and Jerome Graham with guest Marsten. Engagement announced in New York: Amy Richardson Thurston to Chauncey Hackett. Various visits and greetings noted including Miss Curtis and Miss Paymelin ly with Miss Htta Mertiat visiting Miss Marie Proygon. Senor de Obaldia, Panamanian minister's wife, will not receive due to a death on the 5th.
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Andrew B Graham
Bir Larimer
Jerome Graham
Marsten
Thair
Sixteenth Street
Larimer Graham
Mersten
New York
Amy Richardson Thurston
William R. Thurston
Chauncey Hackett
Daiby Curtis
Senator Curtis
Kansas
South
Htta Mertiat
Bridgeport
Conn
Marie Proygon
Senard de Obaldia
Pittsburgh
Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Institute
Institute
William N Frew
Four Hundred
H C Frick
Frick
Mr Frick
Mr Frew
Festivities and Fashion Herald In New York Social Scene
Social gossip notes from Boston and New York detail a women’s athletic club event at George Junior Republic benefit with contests judged by men and women, a lively auction, and a navy of fancy hats and dances. Upcoming international visitors for Carnegie Institute events draw crowds, with plans for a grand Pittsburgh banquet and exclusive invitations amid celebrity and industry figures.
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Woman's Athletic Club
St Botolph Street
Boston
George Junior Republic Society
Gabe
EH Bradtorg
R Cabot
Mias
Amy Lowell
Jarrett Wendell
Lorn F Deland
George F Tyson
Roger Walcott
Lorin ' Deland
Deland
Dorothy Forbes
Emily Bacon
Barbara Hig~cinson
Katherine Roosevelt
Amethysts and diamonds shine in late royal fashion
The piece highlights Achill amethysts and Kerry diamonds as favored jewelry, then shifts to New York society with EB Harriman buying a Langham-era plot for about 700000, the Vanderbilts’ prior interest, and a chain of transfers. It also covers Miss Sears’s athletic season, a Park Avenue wedding of Louise Lockwood to Francis Thurber, and a Vienna toboggan wedding trend with Elizabeth Stevens engagement news.
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EB H Barmman
Pitta Avenue
Fifty-second Street
New York
Shananon
Lensham
Vanderbilts
Waltham Douglas Slogne
Langham
Fifth Avenue
James Henry Smith
Wandervilla
Smith
William C Whitney
Whitney
Sixty-eighth Street
Lim
Bourne
Vander‘arts
Harriman
Sixty-second Street
Ernesto G Fabbri
Muss Blanor Sears
Philip Sears
Boston
Aiken
Misa Sears
Miss Sears
Aikin
C Oliver Iselin
Mra Girsaud Foster
Louise Lockowood
le Grand Lockwood
Park Avenue
Francis B Thurber
Mafigon Avenue Presbyterian Church
le Grand Lockwooda
Miss Lockwood
Barnard College
Mary Harriman
Nathalie Henderson
Tisa
Shane
Trances
Alice Cramp
Philsdelolyn
Cramp
Dominican Minister in ill health travels for treatments
Emilian Joubert, the Dominican Minister, who has been in ill health for several months, has left Washington for Hot Springs Ark, where he will remain for two months under treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domincan Miniater
Emilian Joubert
Washington
Hot Springs Ark
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