Divorce Suit Surprises as Banker Husband Absent Two Years
New York wife of Jefferson Seligman a member of Seligman & Co files for divorce in New Jersey Court of Chancery alleging desertion since May 24 1913 and exclusive residence at Deal and Ocean Avenue while husband remains at New York. Both active in charitable work. case outlines separation and social ties as details emerge.
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New York
Deal, No
Washington Post
Tana Seligman
Jefferson Selitmat
Seligman & Co
William Street
New Jersey
Seligmans
TR &E
Tamparament
Seligman
Selleman
Ocean Avenue
Deal Cottage
Selleman Dogant
Selaman
Moooselfman
Tumbdia
Germany
Camb Animals
SFCA
S&s
Tar
Deal Beach
Secretarial bid to clarify control over Aqueduct bridge area
Secretary of War or District commissioners contest jurisdiction over the government reservation at the south end of the Aqueduct bridge as traffic improvement plans proceed. The move accompanies proposed railway track relocations and widening of the bridge approach amid objections from Virginia residents and military at Fort Myer.
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Garrison
Aqueduct Bridge
Secretary of War
Bort Myer
Great Falls
Lemiriot
Falls Church
France Celebrates Bastille Day tribute to hymn author
Paris marked Bastille Day with solemn ceremony and military prowess as Rouget de Lisle's remains were moved from Choigny to Invalides. The nation recalled past triumphs and vowed courage and resolve for future victory, praising France's spirit, art, and enduring heritage.
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France
Paris
Britain
Rouget de Lisle
Choigy Je Toi
Invalidés Aporthia
Starts Battleship Designs Face No Novel Features
Daniel finds wartime lessons have not yielded decisive changes in battleship design. Secretary Daniels pushes rapid completion of plans for new battleships authorized in the last naval appropriation bill, with bids to follow once designs are ready. The Navy has yet to see major capital ship engagements to guide radical design shifts, though hull protection against torpedo attack remains the focus of tests.
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Daniela
Daniels
Navy Department
Haga Dons
Threat Letters Target Governor Whitman Family in Newport
Disturbing notes and a dagger threaten Governor Whitman, his wife, and their three month old child. Letters from masked writers claim they will blow up the Whitman home and harm the family unless the governor is removed, with a $5000 reward offered for the capture of the writer.
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Lat Pollpsman
Newport
Whitman
Go Barefoot Advice Sparks Womens Footwear Debate
Portland Oregon report on the nineteenth annual meeting of the American Osteopathic Association where Dr H Kentirte Smith urges women to go barefoot. He attacks fashionable footwear as barbaric and claims toes should point forward in a natural position.
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Portland
Oieg
Ang. T— Shoe Reform Bhd
Areritan Osteopathic
H. Kentirte Smith
Botton
Tribute to Mrs Wilson as President Sent Palm Wreath
Memorial services were held at Rome cemetery in tribute to Mrs Wilson with a wreath from President Wilson. The Ellen Axson Wilson Memorial Association organized the service attended by many locals and organizations from across the country. Rev G G Snyder led the rites at the graveside at the hour of her death, with the First Presbyterian choir singing two of her favorite hymns.
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Rome
Ga. Aus
Woodrow Wilach
Dave
Ellen Axson Wilson
Movement to form Little Mothers League at Grover Cleveland
Una Clayton leads a meeting at Grover Cleveland School to organize the first branch of the Little Mothers League in Washington. The group, including 20 children and local supporters, promotes baby care, proper food, and healthier homes with plans for school and district-wide participation.
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Una Clayton
Grover Cleveland Schosh—Organization
Little Mothers' League
Grover Cleveland
Washington
Misa Clayton
League
New York
Mit
Open Cars Demand Expanded by Public Utility Commission
The Washington Railway and Electric Company faces potential orders to run more open cars to avoid crowded seats. The commission notes open cars’ capacity is offset by prohibitions on standing between seats, urging the same 5 to 8 substitution as before only if capacities match closed cars. Views from the company are invited before action.
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Washington Railway and Electric Company
Capital Traction Company
Divorces Man to Reform Him Then Remarries Him
Mrs Ira Blue of Greeley secured a divorce in Red Oak in May 1914 on ground of drunkenness. Within a year she remarried after he reformed promising never to look on wine when it is red, with a courthouse license following the pact.
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Fort Collins Cole
Ira Biua
Greeley
Ald
Red Oak
Town
Blue
Pure milk campaign continues at Keiths Theater
The Washington Diet Kitchen Association carried on the pure milk drive at Keiths Theater with lounge demonstrations and stage talks. Mrs Nina E Allender spoke at the matinee on mothers’ view of pure milk and securing a clean supply. Dr William C Woodward health officer of the District is slated to speak today. Little Mother clubs will demonstrate baby care in the theater lounge, with Grace Hillyer supervising. Babies will be weighed and measured by Batelle Wheeler and Emma Wilson.
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Little Mothers’ League
Wantington
Cleveland
Washington
League
League I
Bette
Keiths Theater
Una Claytens
Washington Diet Kitchen Association
Nina E Allender
Ernest L. Thurston
Willam C Woodward
Toda
Miss Grace Hillyer
Batelle Wheeler
Washington Diet Kitchen Associaton
Emma Wilson
Drowned at Sea Martin Vredenburgh of New York City
A note found in the stateroom reports Martin Vrendenburgh of New York City drowned after leaping from the Matilson steamer of the Old Dominion Line bound for Norfolk. He was in his seventy third year. An announcement for New York papers was requested.
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Norfolk
Martin Vredenburgh
New York City
Matilson
Old Dominion
Putser
New York
Fire blamed on spontaneous combustion on Oklahoma submarine
Officials of the New York Shipbuilding Company conclude the fire that swept the hold of the dreadnought Oklahoma weeks ago was caused by spontaneous combustion. The vessel, due for delivery in October, is now expected to delay completion until early January.
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Philadelphia
Andi
New York Shipbuilding Company
Oklahoma
Ferdinand Sulzberger Dies in Constance Germany
Ferdinand Sulzberger, longtime New York meat picker, died this morning in a sanitarium at Constance, Germany, reported by the Amsterdam correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph Company.
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Constance
Germany
London
Ferdinand Sulzberger
New York
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Landlady Seeks Body for Board Debt in Peculiar Death
Philadelphia coroner refused a boarding house mistress’s request to receive the freak body of William Gutenmiller to sell for debt recovery. The man killed himself, reportedly owing the woman back board money and borrowing at times with the promise of cash from a medical college. Doctors noted unusual physical features as a factor. The coroner stated the law prohibits such transfer, with the body likely to be given to the State anatomical board if no claimant arises.
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Philadelphia
William Guienmiller
Weart
Gutenmiller
State Anatomical Board
Surtat
Floating hotel for working girls to close in New York
The Jacob A Stamler floating hotel will close August 28 with more than 60 working girls ashore. Arbuckle's deep sea hotel company ends hotel business after years of housing shop and store workers at low weekly rates. The aging ship, built in 1867 and anchored at the East River pier, has housed girls since 1901.
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New York
Jacob A. Stamler
Stamler
Arbuckle's
Deep Sea Hotel Company
Yesra
Bramiler
John Arbuckie
East River
Flirtation by Juror Not Cause for New Trial
The Washington Supreme Court rejected an appeal for a new trial in a damage case against a coal company, ruling that a male juror flirting with a stenographer across the street did not invalidate the verdict. The trial included two women jurors who disagreed with the majority, and charges of irregularities were contradicted by counter affidavits except for the flirting claim.
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Washington Post
Olympia
Supreme Court of Washington
Complaints Against Torpedo Boat Barney On Potomac River
John Thomas of Webber and Thomas filed a complaint with the Department of Commerce alleging the torpedo boat Barney created a nuisance on the Potomac River. He states the Barney directed its searchlight at his launch J H Bradley, blew a signal it would pass, sent a distress signal, and then passed within ten feet. The matter was forwarded to the Navy Department for action.
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J Thomas
Barney
Potomac River
Department of Commerce
John ‘Thomas
Webber & Thomas
Mr Thomas
H Bradley Joly
The
Barneys
Thomas
J H Bradley
GRAFT PROBE DEEPENS IN WASHINGTON POLICE
The probe seeks to identify graft among high ranking officers and protect witnesses. Detectives question witnesses, while officials debate whether grand jury or police trial board will hear charges. Chief officials deny suspensions and vow thorough inquiry into any alleged protection of gamblers and illicit practices.
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Pullman
Stout
Gus
Maj Pullman
Trial Board
Polce
Stouts
Ravond Ohieindienst
Covington
T Morris Wampler
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Meo Oselgamer
Isidir Waormser
Garson
War Department
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Moris
RIS
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Grete
Whitthan
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Bpeelal
Washington Rest
Mra Whitman
Bedker
Tanner
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U.S
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Little
Muss Bateley Wheeler
Frangen S Fairley
Ver
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Grover Cleveland School
Florence Chambers
George Anna van Fleet
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McLead
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Robert Morris
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Morris Table
Anheuser-Busch
Budweiser
ST Louis
USA
Anheuser-Busch Branch Distributors
Washington, D. C
Woodward
Ocean
New Yorker
Warsaw
SOL. Herzog & Co., Inc
Dancing Free
Taka Gars
Marshall Hall
Spe
Schroeder
Charles Macalester
Seventh Street Wharf
St. Johns
Washingtons
Atlantic City
Colonial Beach
Tom
Glen Echq
Fujoy
M. Wills
UNA Clayton & CO
Dday
Daniel Fri
Chicago
W . Walter Hoover
Ford Specialties
Record Auto Supply and Service CO
Ilcox Tru
Congressional Garage CO. Agts
Maxwell
H. B. Leary, Jr
Tel
de Ord
Cvtinder
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Oldsmobile Waverley Electric
Pollock Car Corporation
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