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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1914

Page

9

First Lady Wilson buried beside husband at Myrtle Hill

President Woodrow Wilson and daughters attended the funeral of Mrs. Edith Roosevelt Wilson at Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Police guarded streets as thousands gathered in Ramatalay to honor the nation’s first lady, whose casket lay under a gray satin cloth and a single flower wreath. The ceremony at First Presbyterian Church featured hymns and a brief grave service.

Bunal Rome The Land Cemetery Tran Washington Pomster Sug Woodrow Wile Fon Nations Myrtla Hill Ramatalay Mra Wilsor Treorgia Na- Uonasuard Traf Tomas Wilson Edward Atlanta Robert M Hoyt WaterHloyt Nathan Hoyt Myrtle Hit Schoel- Riria Rosie

Entertainer Malcolm Scott Featured At London Garden Party

The aristocracy host a fashionable garden party with Malcolm Scott impersonating female roles among a troupe of local performers. Lord and Lady Lansdowne honor the occasion with Ethel Levey as vice president, marking a lively society weekend with singing and dancing at Strawberry Fields.

London Malcolm Scott Goera Lord Ado Michelham Shawlin Berry Hill Lord and Lady Lansdowne Michelham

Silent Tribute as Wilson Funeral Train Reaches Rome

A somber procession as Mrs Woodrow Wilson lies in state at her girlhood home Rome Ga, followed by a silent crowd in Atlanta. The funeral train passes landmarks linked to her life while officials halt business and wreaths arrive from admirers. The president remains in sorrow aboard the funeral car.

National Wilson Specis Etowah Atlanta Here Washington Woodrow Wilson Rome Alethia & Axson Carrie Belle Axson Hannolph Axson Bire Council of Atlante State Capitol Mason Go Congress

Texans Honor Mrs Wilson at Democratic State Convention

The Democratic State convention met in session here to send sympathy to the President and adjourn until tomorrow in memory of Mrs Woodrow Wilson. Officials discussed possibly going on record for national woman suffrage and prohibition, with strong opposition anticipated. Other convention actions included ratification of state and congressional nominees from recent primary and adoption of a platform.

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Miss Nancy Johnson to sail Genoa amid European outbreak

News from Washington reports Nancy Johnson daughter of Kentucky representative Ben Johnson will depart Genoa today aboard the Udine under U S consul general John Edward Jones protection. Her friends relief came after fears of Austria Hungary military actions in Venice where she stayed with Dr and Mrs Carroll.

Ben Johnson Venice Austia Servia Washington Mies Nancy Johnson Mra Ben Johnson Kentucky Genoa Italy Udino Mias Johnson John Edward Jones United States Miss Johnson Europe Miss

Dredging Progress On Anacostia Flats Major Kutz Reports

Maj CG W Kutz reports on Anacostia channel dredging and seawall work financed to date. Dredging has progressed with material dumped on section 3 of the flats. Embankments repaired and 10 185 feet of seawall built leaving 29 Minear feet to complete. Commerce on the lower Anacostia involved 3 831 vessels carrying 14 071 passengers and freight valued at 887 083 dollars, mostly with the navy yard.

Maj Kutz CG W Kutz Corps of Engineers Kingman Anacostia Channel Anacostia United States Hospital For the Insane Navy Yard

Funeral of Edgar E Sherrill Held at 10 Oclock

Funeral services for Edgar E Sherrill, prominent attorney of this city, who died Monday, will be held at 10 oclock this morning at the residence of Charles Hood Mos Harvard. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Sherrill, born in North Carolina forty two years ago, had lived in Washington about % years. He is survived by a witty

Edgar E. Sherrill Edgar E Sherrill Charles Hood Mos Harvard Glenwood Cemetery Shereiit North Carolina Washington

Refugees Return Home From War Warrants Kroonland Journey

An American refugee story follows 530 Koabin passengers aboard the Kroonland from Antwerp and Dover as they reach New York. Mrs Clafflin recalls an American woman’s alarm after being arrested in Germany and urges escape from Dinant. Passengers discuss baggage losses, tipping, and wartime farewells with soldiers visible in Meuse river scenery.

Meuse Antwerp Germany Washington Post New York Europe Bay Plor Cruser Tennessee Kroonland Dover Tennessee Adams Clafflin New England Dinant

Removal of Adenoids Urged by Dr Foye at Meeting

Dr Frances Foye urged parents to remove adenoids from children early to prevent serious later complications while favoring careful treatment and opposing routine removal. The Keep Well Society gathering at Foundry MEE Church included several attendees such as Mrs Victoria Mackes and Mrs Magnolia Harris.

Frances Roye Keep Well Society Foundry Mee Foye Wilmuth Gerry Victoria Mackes Arthur MacDonald Whos Beall DG Noves Magnolia Harris Clyde Solers Elizabeth MacNeil Mary Chipley Bowie

Morris named new minister to Sweden sails for Europe

Ira Nelson Morris and Mrs Morris with their children begin immediate transfer to Sweden to assume the new post. Morris, connected with a beef packing family, arrived in Washington and received the commission. He will proceed to New York today and depart at once aboard the Norwegian Line.

Ira Nelson Morris Cvenge Sweden Morris Europe Washington New York

White taffeta costume spotted at French races

A white taffeta costume drew attention at the races in France with onlookers noting its sheen and formal style. No notable incidents reported. observers described the ensemble as elegant and fitting for the event.

Enjoy St Stephen's Picnic on the Charles Macalester Cruise

A St Stephen's parish picnic aboard the Charles Macalester reached Marshall Hall yesterday under Father Cassidy and committee chair Mr Loveday. Races produced winners Lulu ODay Wille Beatty Earl Coleman Marle Connors OC Conners and Mrs H A Flattery. Emerald Athletic Club beat St Stephen's 6 to 0 in a later baseball game. Charles Gromley was slightly hurt leaping from a carriage and was rushed to his Washington home by car.

Charles Macalester Marshall Hall St Stephens Pariah Charles Gromley Hewes Washington

War as alimony plea seeks higher allowance for son

Mrs Duryea, widow of Gen Hiram Duryea killed by her husband Chester B Duryea, petitions the New York supreme court to raise alimony to 4700 a year so she can educate their son in America. She argues current 20 a week is insufficient and cites war conditions in Europe delaying return. The case notes Duryea’s prior separations, court orders, and the family’s finances including an estate worth about 10000 and annual incomes above 5000.

Duryea Ashington Post New York America France Paris Ninalu Duryea Chester B Duryea Hiram Duryea Brooklyn Supreme Court United States Mre Vuryea Franklin W Smith Boston Matteawan State Asylum Raymond & C Klebd Carlos F Macdonald Chester B Harry H Millicent D Anderson Ber Sepam Pans School Hotel Windsor Anglo-Baxen School Europe Gen Duryen Duryen

Melting Pot exhibit to fund suffrage drive in DC

A suffrage gallery at 12272 F Street Northwest showcases gold and silver trinkets to be melted into bullion for the cause. Donors include Mrs Mary Lockwood and Mrs KE Keating among many others, with pieces slated for sale or redemption at the Philadelphia mint. A Friday evening rooftop gathering at the Portner Hotel will feature Wesley Stoner Nanette Paul and Glenna Pinnin as speakers.

Washington F Street Northwest Washington Women’s Suffrage Council Philadelphia Mary Lockwood Rodney B Smith BE Keating Keating Colorado West Helen R Tindall Helen Gardener Col Selden George Bowerman Wesley M Stoner Antoinette W Brown Alice M Fletcher Anna Day Helen McLerod Alice George J H Covington Sherman Winifred Mallon Frank Ho Funk Portner Hotel Anthony Leagus Nanette B Paul Glenna Pinnin Anna B. Hensley

Women of France Answer Call to War at Home and Abroad

Special to The Washington Post describes French wives in New York rallying to support husbands serving abroad. The French Benevolent Society helps families with work and relief, opening a day nursery to enable mothers to earn while aiding the war effort. Bravery is shown both on the battlefield and in labor to sustain their families.

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House Rejects Postal Plan Amid Rail Pay Debate

The House voted down the Cullop amendment to the railway mail pay bill, removing all assistant postmasters and postal clerical staff from the classified service. The bill, estimated to add about $20.9 million annually to railroad carrier costs, passed by viva voce vote.

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Gets-IT corn cure touted as miracle remedy

An advertisement extols GETS-IT a new corn cure promising quick relief without knives or plasters. It claims two drops in two seconds shrivels corns and can treat calluses warts and bunions. Sold by Lawrence & Co in Chicago and by several Washington druggists.

I | Lawrence & Co Chicago Washington O'Donnell Drug Stores Peoples Drug Stores P G. Affieck

Army Orders Retirement and Duty Reassignments

A lengthy army orders summary lists retirements from active service and numerous duty reassignments. Colonels Read and Read from the coast artillery and field commands are noted, with several majors and captains assigned to temporary duty, evacuation hospitals, or new postings at Fort Hamilton, Vera Cruz, Fort Leavenworth, and other posts. Multiple officer promotions and resignations to second lieutenant are recorded across infantry, cavalry, field artillery, and coast artillery, with dates ranging mid 1914 and various lecture and instructional assignments at academies and military schools.

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