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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1916

Page

6

Army and Navy Changes of Day Rerond Tent ABRAM OP INFARSON Tr

A long list of army and navy transfer exams promotions and duties. Officers including Capt MARK TARTAND and CAPT ROBERT A TOUGHERTY are slated for examining boards and transfers to artillery and coast artillery units. Details cover resignations absences and temporary assignments across Fort Stevens Fort Monroe Eagle Pass and other posts with dates and unit designations.

Infarson Tr Infantry Sheer Amining Fasle Mark Tartand Sant Fort Stevens Hontat Ordnance Department Infante Ordnance Repiitu Tobe Banna Tate Mathes Racceba Tohetanga Sory Fantanon Honesdale Tetieno Totyharna Federe Gover Maral Watdauc Nilita Artillere Mal Sanford Niles Tilielas Tarnsas Malora Ian Santh Thomas Forrest Rwi Pirer Walter Tarr Ceberet Boot Fort Monroe Fari Repore Wunaygat Afr Seratorso Catanfr Atard Fourteenth Cavalry Faglh Paes Tox Seth Artillery Calsampele Aat Comet Artillery Laredo Tex Trier Robert Tougherty Corps of Engineers Erie Pa South Bend Dun Dun Altiott United States Diattyberg Oy Reynold Dily Howard Fox Mal Altman Shackflford Eprug Fort Sam[erston Texend Southern Department Bower Signal Corps Rtleavenworth Tenth Militia Field Artillery Tobyhanna Pa Stroudsburg Tobyhanna Tobyvhenna Moscow T Bvnanne Fa National Guard Neder Medical Reserve Arpain Pirat Kieits Frederick © Tee Msn Arillel Infantry Coast Artillery Corpe Seni Leat Samuel Jafidner East Artillers Orpa Liver Diet Man Tel Rie Tex Firat Ifantry Aledion Cal Hatrord Firat Cavalry Morerey Cal Warkeh Medical Reserve Corps Gatewood Ordnance Department

Naval orders and detachments list for port movements

A fragmented list of naval orders detailing detachments and movements between yards, hospitals, and ports. Mentions include New York yard, naval hospital Washington DC, Port Royal, Newport, Norfolk, Philadelphia, San Diego, and various named officers and ships.

Navy Yard York General Mediie Schenectady Fortegn CS Ingraham Conranham Naval Hospital Washington DC Rogers MIRC Port Royal

Costa Rica ratifies Pan American pecuniary claims treaties

Costa Rica has ratified four Pan American treaties on pecuniary claims patents trade marks and copyrights. The move follows ratification by the United States and endorsement by the International High Commission in Buenos Aires. The pecuniary claims treaty is seen as key for expeditious settlement between governments and foreign corporations. Commander Leigh C. Palmer is nominated by President Wilson to head the Bureau of Navigation with rear admiral rank, succeeding Captain Victor Blue who commanded the dreadnought Texas.

Costa Rica McAde International High Commission United States High Commission Huenos Aires Leigh C. Palmer Wilson Bureau of Naviaation Victor Blue Texas

Miss Lyra Nickerson Names Bridal Attendants at the Pier

Miss Lyra Brown Nickerson of Providence announced her engagement to Henry Garfield Clark of Providence. Bridal party includes matron of honor Mrs Ernest W. Pierce. maid of honor Miss Florence Clark. other attendants Mrs Alan Cornell Blanding, Mrs Harold Hale Berry, Mrs Howard M Chapin, Mrs J Henry Foster. George P Clark will be best man. ushers include Robert B Jones, Benjamin J Cook, Claude R Branch, and Herbert Keane. Luncheon plans and guest list noted at Narragansett Pier in Rhode Island.

Narragansett Pier Lyra Brown Nickerson Providence Henry Garfield Clark Ernest W. Pierce Florence Clark Alan Cornell Blanding Harold Hale Berry Howard M Chapin J Henry Foster Birmingham George P Clark Bridiagroom Robert B Jones Benjamin J. Cook Claude R Branch Herbert Keane New York Mason Pfizenmayer Nickergon Henry G. Clark Henry Brevoort Kans Newport Aurora Cornelius Vanderbilt Earl Alexander Philip Randolph, Jr Daniel Tr. Hutchinson Lita Morris Raymond Belmont J Hulbert Carolyn Hulbert Adam P Hulbert Middleburg, Va

Counselor of Chilean Embassy Returns From Atlantic City

Counselor to the Chilean embassy Ing Carleg Castro-Rura, commercial counselor to the Chilean embassy and Chilean counsel generals in the United States, returned to Washington from Atlantic City where hot weather limited outdoor activities. Also noted are social guests and visitors including Ralph Michel of New York and New Orleans, and Mrs. E H Saunders of Richmond with a gathering that included Miss Catrina Gant and Miss Jessamine Gant among others.

Atlantic City Bath Ing Carleg Castro-Rura United States Washington Ralph Michel New York New Orleans E. H Saunders Richmond Catrina Gant Burlington N CC Jessamine Gant Minnie Williamson J Magruder Danville H L Williameson Raleigh Juliet Saunders E H Saunders, Jr

Lady William Taylor Guests at Spa in Virginia

Lady William Taylor arrives at White Sulphur Springs with daughter Beudsh Williams Taylor of England and guests including John W Grant family. George W Stevens of Richmond hosts at Stevens cottage with multiple visitors from Atlanta and Baltimore. Edgar H Ferguson of Richmond and Mrs Edward Fisher of Baltimore also present. Actress Ethel Barrymore, Mrs Russell Colt, arrives to rest and take the cure.

White Sulphur Springs Helen Stevens George W Stevens Richmond Stevens Cottage William Taylor Beudsh Williams Taylor England John W Grant John Grant Jr Wiliam D Grant Anne Margaret Grant Atlanta Virginia Norvin Trent Harte New Orleans Edgar H Ferguson

Hot Springs Sojourners Will Show Horses at White Sulphur

Hot Springs Virginia residents plan horse entries for White Sulphur Springs show this week. Otis Skinner and family depart Warm Springs for the trip while Miss Cornelius Skinner remains. John Scullen of St Louis travels to attend. Bland Terry enters Lord Faasstern while E A Perry and J W Hamilton bring multiple saddle, running and trotting horses.

Hot Springs Otis Skinner Warm Springs Mains Cornelius Skinner John Scullen St Louis White Sulphur Springs Bland Terry Lord Faasstern E A. Perry J. W. Hamilton Thornton Lewis George Stevans Frank H Davis Henry Rutledge Bulet Henry M Flagler Mark Skinner Willing Jeanne Katharine McLaughlin Edward T Cockcroft Thomas Harris Powers James BR Weir Roland Rank Knoedler James R Thomas Emory Winship

Miss Cleveland Guest of Hammonds in Gloucester

Miss Marion Cleveland daughter of the late President Stover Cleveland spends August at the John Hays Hammond estate Fresh Water Cove in Gloucester Massachusetts while visiting Boston society circles.

Washington Boston Aug Marion Cleveland President Stover Cleveland John Hays Hammond Fresh Water Cove Gloucester

Prominent Figures Attend Washington Social Season

A flurry of social rounds and travel notes from Washington and area highlights prominent visitors and domestic events. President Wilson attended Keith's vaudeville with Mrs Wilson and guests while ambassadors, diplomats, and political families gathered at resorts and embassies.

Motor To the Mountains Adventure Across Adirondacks

Comdr and Mrs Nobles Irwin departed last week on a motor trip to the Adirondacks and Bar Harbor, joined by Comdr Georges W. Steela. Lunching at the New Willard were the Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs McAdoo, the comptroller of the currency Mr John Williams, and Mr and Mrs Stuart G Gibboney of New York. Mrs Nannie Walker Turk visiting her brother Dr Walker of Braunton, Miss Jdn M Oliver of Washington and Virginia, staying the season at 1100 Mission road, Los Angeles, Calif.

Comdr Mra Nobles Irwin Adirondacks Bar Harbor Georges W. Steela New Willard Secretary of the Treasury Mra McAdoo John Williams Stuart G Gibboney New York City Nannie Walker Turk Dr Walker Braunton Jdn M Oliver Washington Virginia Mission Road Los Angles Cai

Draper Luncheon Hosts Mark Bar Harbor Visit

Mrs William P Draper of New York entertained at a luncheon tonight at her Bar Harbor home on Kebo street. The Schroeder trio performed and Mrs Henry Dimer hosted, drawing music-loving visitors. A preparedness ball at the Swim Club tonight stood out as a season feature.

Bar Harbor William F. Draper New York Kebo Street Schroeder Henry Dimer

Society notes at Saratoga amid rain and racing crowds

A Saratoga Springs society report notes persistent showers during the racing day, with high humidity but fast track times. Chicago visitors Roger C Sullivan and Mr and Mrs Morse Ely attended, while others including Skiddy von Stade, Dr Charles Tanner, and Mrs Schuyler L Parsons socialized in boxes. Notables like Mrs Alfred Kessler and George D Widener linger for the season as owners and guests.

Saratoga Springs Roger C Sullivan Chicago Morse Ely Laurence H Armour Skiddy von Stade Narragansett Pier Saratoga Charles Tanner Cleveland Ohio I. J. Ricks Glencos C.K . Billings Tanner Schuyler L. Parsons Alfred Kessler New York Kessler Cora Countess of Strafford Cornettus BiMings Walter Reisinger WB Long Loulaville, Ky Margaret Mabee Mirabeau L Towna Mabee

Astor Cup Races at Newport Held Under Ideal Conditions

Newport Rhode Island August 8 The Astor cup races held off Newport with ideal conditions except for a brief squall Elena the schooner cup winner and Aurora the sloop cup winner Morton F Plant and Cornelius Van derbilt owned boats Eldridge Gerry entertained on board the steam yacht Qwern and guests included notable yacht club figures Governor R Livingstone Beechman hosted a dinner at Lands End Commodore George F Baker Jr and a large party attended by many prominent names inclusive of Vanderbilt and Duncan programs of the New York Club fleet were noted with further entertainments at Pinecroft by Jerome N Bonaparte and Philippe de Yturba households.

Newport R. I New York Yacht Club Morton F Plant Elena Cornelius Vanderbilt Aurora Eldridge T. Gerry Yacht Club Pater G Gerry Qwern T Suffern Alexander D. B Pratt George von i Meyer Mayer R. Livingston Beechman Rhode Island Lands End John Robinson U 8 Jerome N Bonaparts Pinecroft Phillipe de Yturba

Beverly Colony Sails to Observe Torpedoboat Destroyer

Beverly residents sail to Burgess Point where torpedoboat destroyer No 44 anchors near Mrs Evans residence. Colonists report the German marinet boat seeking a North Shore port as watch. Richard T Crane Jr of Ipswich plans a $25,000 infantile paralysis fund gift and supports local hospital memorial at Castle Neck estate.

Beverly Mase J M Ingersoll Cleveland R D Evans Burgess Point Aet Richard T Crane, Jr Castle Neck Ipswich New York Jefferson Mr Crane Benjamin Stickney Cable Chicago Mra Crane Ipawich River

Cardinal Gibbons Opens Annual Cottage Day at Southampton

Cardinal Gibbons attends the annual Cottage Day at Southampton Parish hall as heat and a thunderstorm give way to strong attendance. He speaks from a raised chair in red satin robes, praising those whose efforts made the fair possible and thanking Father for hosting the event.

Cardinal Gibbons Southampton

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