Jiltinged wife seeks vengeance by divorce then remarriage
Mrs Alec Minton a fashion show model testified beforeJustice Newburger that she gave her husband Melville Minton a divorce after confessing to dual life with Bert Well a Philadelphia man Letters from Well showed she had been in love with him since 1912 She described a plan to secure her freedom by revealing an affair and securing funds The affidavit also noted reconciliation attempts and renewed conflict leading to divorce proceedings
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New York
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Fiahion
Newburger
Supreme Court
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Euch
Minton
Bert Well
Wotta
Minton Minton
Minhor
Tony Ba
Joya
Weil Ag
Niran
Mira Manton
Ted
M Minton
Tas Newburger
Elsie Janis Engaged to Hallam in New Match
Announcement states actress Elsie Janis is engaged to English actor Fallim Hallam. Hallam, formerly with a touring company, is described as a rising favorite in the stage scene. The couple reportedly became betrothed after meeting in London several months ago.
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Pigland
Services at St Patrick s observed with Lent events
Tomorrow at St Patrick s Church masses will be held at 7 9 10 and 7 31 o'clock with Rev John M McNamara and Holy Cross College priests assisting. The sermon by Rev James A Smyth on The Church of Christ an Unerring Guide opens the Lent course. Mgr Russell leads evening devotions and delivers the final sermon on Marriage. Lenten exercises run Tue Wed Thu at 4 45 pm, Friday holy hour at 4 30 pm, Stations of the Cross at 3 pm and 7 30 pm with benediction.
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Holy Cross College
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St Patrickh’s
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Woman's Interdenominational Missionary Union Forum Opposition
The annual meeting at St Paula Lutheran Church adopted resolutions opposing Sunday use of public school buildings for meetings and against Houge resolution 12046 allowing juvenile court secrecy and private placement. They also objected to The Birth of a Nation showing in Washington. Mrs John N Culberson reelected president with a slate of officers and representatives to missions abroad. The board of education clarified its stance opposing school use on Sundays while permitting weekday forums.
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Mra
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8. C. Cisse
Robert Whaley
Hattie Shantz Petrie
A. W. Rudisill
Madras
India
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Saloniki
Greece
M. Soulltotou
Blefsiades
Smyrna
Matthew Birrell
China
Mme. Mountford
Jerusalem
H. Daniel
Edith K. Kern
Board of Education
Death of Col. G R Colton former Porto Rico governor
Col George R Colton former Porto Rico governor from 1909 to 1913 and longtime customs official in the Philippines and Santo Domingo died Thursday night at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Born in Illinois about 60, he served in the Nebraska regiment and held posts including deputy collector at Iloilo and collector at Manila before organizing Dominican customs service. Survived by two sons and two sisters, with funeral at Mrs Hagner's home and burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Philippines
Santo Domingo
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Tropica
Colton
Ilinoiis
Nebraska
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Iprancis
George Colton
Randall Hagner
Archibald Davis
Hagner
FR Street
Oak Hill Cemetery
Seventeen year old Marie seeks annulment of mock wedding
Seventeen year old Marie Genniison testifies that a so called marriage to Philip Genntison was a childish joke to cure his infatuation. She says the ring and certificate were discarded and she wishes to be freed, but Justice Newburgher reserves verdict. Greek independence anniversary observed with city celebrations and upcoming events in Odd Fellows Hall.
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New York
Washington Post
Marie G. Genniison
Philip Genntison
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
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Genntlson
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Marie
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Jersey
Greece
Turkey
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Union split over charter and divorce case dominates meeting
Federal Employes' Union held two large gatherings at the National Rifles Armory in Washington to approve a new constitution and discuss federation status. Disputes with the temporary president delayed proceedings as debate over national scope and charter terms drew intense turnout and promises of a special meeting. Meanwhile Mrs Ide Marcel French, daughter of ex Postmaster General Wynne, pursued a divorce from Capt Hugh Ronald French amid contentious proceedings in London, including testimony about an alleged kiss with architect Frank Andrews.
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National Rifles Armory
G Street
Ninth Northwest
H. M. McLarin
American Federation of Labor
Euch
London
Ide Marcelle French
Wynne
Roosevelt
Hugh Ronald French
Salt Tor
Mr. French
Frank M. Andrews
New York
Death of Barak T Graves in Gaithersburg Md
Barak T Graves a War Department clerk died suddenly last evening at his Gaithersburg home likely from heart disease. He had just returned from Washington after duties there. Found by his mother in law, he died minutes later in the cellar. Survived by wife in Washington and two sons. Graves was 31, a Kentucky native who lived in Washington before moving to Gaithersburg recently.
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Barak T Graves
War Department
Gaithersburg
Washington
Miss Camburn
Mr Graves
America Faces Sharp Criticism in Reichstag Debate
In a Reichstag session the Progressive party leader Dr von Payer argued for American public support for peace while warning that neutrality extended by the United States strains German patience. Other speakers, including Dr Stressmann and Count Westarp, pressed for stronger measures against Britain and condemned neutral policies aiding the Allies. The debate ended with sharp exchanges over Belgium and the prospect of peace, signaling growing tension between Germany and the United States.
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England
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Hasse
Belgium
France
Germany
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Peoples Progressive Party
Ufa
the Press Publishing Co
Suffragists Confer With National Union Leaders Today
The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage convenes with national and state officers at Lafayette Square today and tomorrow. Mrs John Rogers of New York chairs the session, with Miss Anne Martin of Nevada, Miss Lucy Burns of New York, and Miss Ida Paul of New Jersey speaking. An evening panel titled Women Voters Attitude Toward the Eastern Appeal will feature Mrs William Kent, Dr Cora Smith Young, Mrs B M Young, and Maud Younger. A farewell luncheon honors envoys heading West to campaign for votes for women, with speakers including Mrs W D Agscough, Mrs Robert Baker, Mrs O H P Helmont, Mrs Harriet Stanton Blatch, Inez Milholland Hoissevaln, Mrs W Thompson Burch, Miss Anna Constable, Miss Edith Goode, Mrs Florence Bayard Hilles, Miss Kathleen Taylor, Miss Helen Todd, and Mrs Ming Van Winkle.
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New York
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Nevada
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Alias Paul
New Jersey
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California
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Washington
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Montana
Maud Younger
West
W. D Agscough
Connecticut
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District of Columbia
O H. P Helmont
Harriet Stanton Blatch
Inez Milholand Hoissevaln
W. Thompson Burch
Anna Constable
Edith Goode
Ohio
Florence Bayard Hilles
Delaware
Cyrus Mead
Misa Ella Reigel
Pennsylvania
Kathleen Taylor
Misa Helen Todd
Ming van Winkle
Thompson Recital Delights With Young Pianist Thompson
George Dixon Thompson, 19, delivered a third annual piano recital at Rauscher's before a large, admiring audience. His program showcased strong Bach Liszt Fantasie and Fugue in G minor, Brahms Intermezzo Op 118, Capriccio Op 76, Schumann Etudes Symphoniques, Andante Spianato, and Chopin Grande Polonaise Op 22, underscoring technical prowess and interpretive versatility.
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Rauscher
George Dixon Thompson
M. Fabian
Thompson
Brahm
Schumann
Chopin
Audience Applauds Alma Thomas In Singing Recital
The last two numbers were played especially well and won unqualified audience approval. Miss Alma Thomas, a very attractive young lady with a birdlike soprano, sang One Fine Day from Madame Butterfly, Schinglar's Lost Falcon, and Whelpley's The Nightingale Has a Lyre of Gold.
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Alma Thomas
Tampico Oil Field in Pictures at Masonic Auditorium
National Geographic Society members viewed motion pictures of Tampico oil wells in a Doheny lecture titled Oil Fields in the Region of Tampico Mexico. A giant gusher spewed oil for nine days, illustrated as a dramatic showcase of the region's industry.
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Tampico
National Georgraphic Society
Masonic Auditorium
E L Doheny
Mexico
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