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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1914

Page

12

An Experienced Laundress for Home or Laundry Work

Advice on finding a capable laundress for home or laundry tasks. The piece notes forethought eases wash day and that a diligent laundyman handles busy periods without creating embarrassment. It contrasts a loyal reader of The Washington Post with a wealthy employer seeking information and recreation.

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President and Sister Enjoy Rainy Country Ride at White House

The president rode through the countryside despite rain with his sister Mrs Annie Wilson Howe and her daughter Mrs Perla Cothran, who are visiting the White House. Other guests include Count Esteban and family, Navy Lt. Comdr. Hutchins, and several Washington society figures at Newport and Washington gatherings.

Gayety Annie Wilson Howe Perla” Cothran White House Miss Smith Iui Washington

Marriage of Miss Nellie Zellers to Dr. Herman Brauer

Miss Nellie E Zellers daughter of Mr and Mrs George Herman Zellers of Mount Pleasant marries Dr Herman G A Brauer director in the community. The brief notice records a local wedding with the families named and the engagement announced earlier.

Nellie E. Zellers George Herman Zellers Mount Pleasant Herman G A. Brauer Direc

Europeans Flee War Zone to Spain Stranded by Cash Shortages

Americans and other travelers flock to Barcelona seeking passage home as sailings from French, German, English, and Austrian ports halt. Consulates guard all major depots day and night while banks refuse foreign drafts leaving travelers cashless. Hotels offer shelter but fares and boat passages rise sharply making return nearly prohibitive. Spain takes steps to employ unemployed workers amid factory closures such as Rio Tinto while refugees crowd trains and canals. Several Americans are among those stranded, awaiting options to reach the United States.

Barcelona Europe Washington Roat Barcelans Spain Ars United States Ong Tong Jas New York C. B Hurst France Rio Tinto

White Barrows Wedding Planned in Berwyn Presbyterian Church

Miss Eva Carlena Barrows daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Barrows of Berwyn Massachusetts will wed Lloyd White of Washington on Thursday September 10 The ceremony will be conducted by Rev William Albright Eisenberger at the Berwyn Presbyterian Church A reception for families bridal party and a few friends will follow at the Barrows home Music will be played by Mrs R T Hueber with matrons of honor Mrs C L Opperman and Mrs Ralph Case maid of honor Miss Sybil Davis bridesmaids include Miss Walle Brereton and Miss Ruth Barrows best man will be Talya Weute nephew of the groom ushers include Mr George A White and Mr G L

Caroline Morton W. A. Morton George Elbert Judd Boston Mt Vernon Lucy Byrd Morton Esther Bryan Kate Blanton Virginia Gladys Tingle Texas Virginia Herford Washington Brideamatis Lattle Mildred O’brien Flower Oirl William Allen Morton Earl Weightman Clifton Blanton el’ Smith Fultz Epworth League Church Eva Carlena Barrows H. A. Barrows Berwyn Lloyd White Presbyterian Church Wiliam Albright Eisenberger R. T. Hueber C. L Opperman Slater Ralph Case Sybil Davis Walle Brereton Ruth Barrows Martha Averit’ Barrows Brs Talya Weute George A. White

Dancing Girl Wife Sues Manville for Alimony

New York Supreme Court heard Mrs. Worlance Manville, dancer and wife of Thomas Franklin Manville, seek 208 weekly alimony and 100 for counsel as her separation suit proceeds. She states he claimed disinheritance by Is Catherine and that he had married beneath his station. The couple, entangled with family ties and a Pittsburgh settlement, were last reported with a $40,000 reconciliation.

New York Supreme Court Guy Wlorsnce Manvile Thomas Franklin Manville Pittsburgh

Americans endure perilous Baltic voyage to Stockholm

Twelve Americans traveling via Finland and Sweden recount a perilous route from Stockholm to St Petersburg by steamer, then overland by rail due to Russian blockades and wartime disruptions. They describe ships blown up in Helsinki harbor, crowded trains, ruined towns, and a final safe arrival in Herneland before continuing to Stockholm and Copenhagen. The party includes Judge and Mrs Hastings, Prof Byron Grace, Dr and Mrs MF Page, and several others from New York, Ohio, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

Stockholm London Ira Nelson Morris England Bergen Norway Sweden United States A. H. Sage New York J. Barney Dayton Ohio St Petersburg Hango Cara Fyvinge Weliimay Ssinajokl Tammerfors Thut Nicolaistadt Herneland Finland Tor Jeanal Gothenburg Copenhagen Mra S Hastings Greer Bay Wis Byron Grace Boston MF. Page Mount Vernon Thomas Belloch Wilmington Del Benjamin F. Boyer Camden Chamberlain Central Falls Mary Erdman Allentown Anna Ro McKennie Washington Clara V. Kielsz Philadelphia Taue M. Lewis Scranton

Americans Safe In Europe List Receives Washington Update

A Washington dispatch reports a compiled list of Americans deemed safe in Europe. The roster names numerous individuals and families across cities from New York to Berlin, including Mrs Zoller's party in Bucharest, Dr Karl Gruenekler in Dresden, and many others traveling or residing in Lisbon, Cadiz, St Petersburg, Hamburg, and beyond. The communication notes inquiries into safety and tracks movements of citizens such as Mrs Diller, Oliver Berry Smith, and Captain Emerson among many others.

State Department Europe New York Albert Zoller Bukharest Irs Kaestner Herlin Fripix Family Clay Dresden Karl Gruenekler Julius Meyer Tenerife John Steward Carlsbad Martha Finkethal St. Petersburs Sedenfaerberel Clera Rosenblum St. Petersburo New Rochelle Burke Lisbon Cadiz Watertown N. J Miss Stump Taten Island Hichberg Bermm Hamburg Mra Lengdale Hermann Houstein Jona Hansen Peter Broderson Anita Manimann F. A. Dietz Famie Irene Btein Bukharest O A Hechtman United States Leipzig Martha Brueggershoft Alfred Borhaua Lansing Charles Stra Shepard Hague Dwight Jami Oto Sherp Raymond Porer Lucia Nig Mra Harrington Feft London Countess Sigray Marcus Daly Berlin Annie Pritins Bennet King Helen Coxpartt Smerpbergers Lewis W. Haskell Switzerland Wilmot Peirce Jeft Berne Nat Rosenbaum Nettemberg Roswell Miller Holland Tuebingen Thatcher Worthen Morris Smith Rome Thomas Torre Rallenstedt R. Fischer Magdeburg Constance Fischer Vienna Sanet Christiania Gites Bothne Elisabeth Turner York Claew Russia St Petersburg William Swetenoris Traworsin Leon Neufeld

Miss Cannon Praises American Consuls After War Tour

Special to The Washington Post from New York reports Miss Helen Cannon daughter of Joseph Cannon back from the war zone praising American consular help. She cited Genoa and Luzerne officials aiding Americans abroad as refugees discuss mobilization, money shortages, and passage troubles in hotels and restaurants.

The Washington Post Miss Cannon New York Misa Helen Gannon Joseph G Cannon Udine Lieve Sabuudo Fine Walder Astoria Berlin Switzerland Misa Cannon Italy United States Genoa Luzerne Genoa Arone

No Paris Models While War Lasts England to Design Its Own Styles

London editors forecast fashion shifts as war disrupts Paris model supply. English designers vow to create autonomous autumn looks, challenging Paris prestige while Rue de la Paix guns defend France. Trade managers expect domestic innovation and new hallmarks to win customer confidence.

Paris England London Rue de la

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