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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
10
A vivid narrative from a British patrol service officer aboard a swift destroyer, describing reckless bravery as they push toward the big guns to bark at the big boats. The piece frames the ship as sea cavalry facing near annihilation for a fleeting chance at glory.
France’s infamous Mme Steinheil once accused in a sensational Paris trial linked to President Faure’s death is now a British society ornament. The piece traces her dramatic fall into elite circles and marriage to a peer. It also notes how thousands of American youths are being trained for air service and will keep flying after the war, making airplanes common.
A Sunday Post reporter visits Atlantic City and other Eastern coast resort areas to chronicle nightlife and summer frivolity. The piece highlights seaside amusements as part of a broader boardwalk study and notes accompanying fashion and housekeeping tips in a companion magazine feature.
The Washington Post London Times and Philadelphia Public Ledger send their top war reporters to the front, cabling major stories directly to The Washington Sunday Post for prompt publication.
S Walter Woodward founder and president of Woodward Lothrop died suddenly at Eden Hill Farm Stockbridge Mass at 8 oclock Wednesday night His body to be brought to Washington for burial at Oak Hill Cemetery Funeral services set for 10 oclock at Calvary Baptist Church The passing grieved business and civic leaders across the National Capital and tributes poured in from colleagues and friends.
Donald Woodward a department store owner died after heat aggravated grief for his wife June 5. Surviving relatives include four children and siblings in Washington Boston New York and Chevy Chase. District officials and civic groups will attend the funeral with merchants weighing a brief store shutdown.
S Walter Woodward longtime figure in Washington commerce and charity died after a life shaping business and civic landscape. He built Woodward Lothrop with Alvin Lothrop rising from Chelsea to prime downtown retail and led charitable work with the YMCA and many institutions. He supported Calvary Baptist, George Washington University and numerous civic societies.
Raphael Kirshner Austrian portrait painter died in New York after an operation for appendicitis. He had come from London two years ago and was working at his easel when stricken. Born in Vienna forty one years ago he painted portraits of notable American women and created the Hirshner girl type.
Russian Ambassador and staff left for Chicago for several days. Belgian mission members headed for a Boston visit. Second secretary of the Russian embassy and Mme de Mohrenschildt travel to Marrangansett for a week then Edgemoor for summer. Albert Dick Jr of Chicago rents a Chevy Chase bungalow for the season to work on government overtime. Florence Flynn announces the marriage of her daughter to Col. John Eugene Dana in New York. The couple will be at home after September 4 at Tuscawilla farm in Greenbrier County West Virginia.
The wedding of Misa Elizabeth Parker Jarman daughter of Dr and Mrs J L Jarman Farmville and Dr Thomas Griffin Hardy U S A drew wide notice in Farmville and Washington. The ceremony occurred in the bride’s home with Rev J Bosman and Rev Dr Graham H Lembeth officiating. Decorations featured pink and purples roses and pink gladiolas with the stairway garlanded. The bride wore freorgette crepe and lace, a tulle veil with orange blossoms and pearls, and carried snapdragons and sweetheart roses. Little Helen Reeves Jarman was maid of honor. An informal reception followed. Dr and Mrs Hardy planned a wedding journey to Old Point Comfort and will reside at Westminster apartments in Washington after August 5.
Mrs Kincheloe wife of Representative David H Kincheloe returns from Atlantic City with their little daughter and gives programs at Venice park chautauqua. Representative and Mrs William P Borland will depart for Montreat NY for three or four weeks. their son Hugh is at a camp in Harvard NC. Mrs Thomas L Blanton joins Blanton family at 3 East Capitol Street. Mr and Mrs Lee Combs leave Washington for Crystal Lake NH for a month. Mrs M J Gotwall and Miss Gotwala return home near Philadelphia. Alice Lansbury Huntt announces marriage of her daughter Alice Bayne to Dr Everett Monroe Ellison on December 0 1916 in Alexandria VA. Dr and Mrs Willson spend August in Tennessee then home at The Toronto in DC. War relief committees Catholic alumnae elect officers at 714 Fourteenth Street. Mme Calderon vice chair. Mrs Mark A Woodell second. Miss Mary OBrien third. Miss Anne Agnes ONeill recording. Miss Lucy Mahan corresponding. Miss Mary OTooie treasurer. Mrs W J Parks spent a few days at the McAlpin NY DC. Marcel Steinbrugge in Washington a week. Mr and Mrs Francia A Boyd spend a few days at the McAlpin New York. Mrs Ashton G Clapham and daughters India and Sara go to Poplar Hill Farmville VA end of next week. Mr Clapham to visit family on weekends.
London Aug 2 Richards Pennoyer second secretary of the American embassy and a Californian by birth married Lady Winifred Ingestre daughter in law of the Earl of Shrewsbury at Salisbury The ceremony united an American diplomat with a British aristocrat in a high society match during a royal era
A charity ball will be held in the Buena Vista Springs Hotel ballrooms tomorrow night promising an elaborate social event with about 200 attendees from Montgomery Blue Ridge Summit Charmian and Buena Vista Springs. Among guests are Countess Macchi di Cellere wife of the Italian Ambassador Mrs William Gibba McAdoo wife of the Treasury Secretary and Mrs John Skelton Williams wife of the comptroller of the currency. The war relief service committee chaired by Sheehy will host a 4 to 6 pm tea dance tomorrow for Marine Corps officers.
The Washington Arts Club held its weekly meeting with a blend of tragedy and humor. Frederick Walcott, sent by the Rockefeller Foundation, spoke on Belgian and Polish suffering under German methods. Humorous talks followed by Miss Willard Howe and Mrs E P Knorr, with jokes about lawyers, a garden-table dinner served by male members in farm attire, and interpretive dancing by Miss Charlotte Hogan.
Chicago Aug 2 The North Shore learned of the wedding of Mrs Milly R Webster 65 and Robert Cluett 73 retired Cluett & Peabody shirt firm NY. They wed yesterday at Frederick H Scott's home and plan a honeymoon in the Canadian Rockies.
Berkeley Calif August reports that camels once inhabited California, Oregon and Washington, per Prof John C Merriam and John H P Buwalda of UC. Separate findings place comet remnants along the Columbia River's White Bluffs area. Republican Leader Mann departed Washington after weeks of political tension following high level information.
Soldiers at Fort Myer and Washington camps enjoyed a late night program hosted by the Soldiers' Entertainment Committee led by Mrs Elizabeth Howry. The event at M 4 featured a minstrel show, operetta, Hawaiian dances, readings, and musical numbers performed before more than 599 soldiers. The Third Infantry Band from Fort Myer is set to perform at Camp Ordway with additional public events planned for 7:30 PM.
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