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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
9
A 1914 feature argues three ideal types Miss Prim Miss Painted Lady and Miss Popular define women’s appearance and behavior. It contrasts cosmetics wearing fashion and morals, praising Miss Popular as a balanced model who avoids extremes while maintaining youth and charm.
The American Red Cross announced at headquarters yesterday the first group of 149 trained nurses and 30 workers for a chartered ship to Europe. New Jersey selections include Margaret Turvie, Linda Meirs, Grace Wildow, Hattie Moore, Therese Stone, and Louise Stone among others, with chairwoman Jane Delano coordinating the effort and notices on final enlistment to come from states or communities.
Special to The Washington Post Har Harbor Me Aug 28 John Jacob Astor and Edgar Scott won the mixed doubles championship at the Swimming Club this morning in a hard fought match. From the start it looked as if the champions would beat their opponents Mr and Mrs Gouverneur Morris. Deuces were hotly contested and the 6 3 4 6 score does not reflect the strength. Runners up New Astor had already won the women's tournament and is playing women’s doubles. Mr Scott also won the men’s doubles with partner Mr Gouverneur Morris.
A portrait of Mlle Trouhanowa, renowned dancer, noted for The Miracle impersonation and cosmopolitan career in Paris and Belgian resorts. The piece highlights her wealth from dancing, fame at French revues, and a light anecdote about a morning beach appearance drawing crowds.
Mrs Katherine Elkins Hitt, formerly Harriet Bivason of Brooklyn, returned to New York aboard the Scandinavians from Europe after war delayed. She reported fourteen trunks lost in Berlin and Hamburg while stranded with American girls and students seeking safety and escape from the approaching conflict.
Fragmentary reports describe American tourists in German cities, mostly women, often penniless and without meals. Some have sold clothes for food as they face hardships and discourtesies. numbers aboard the continent are uncertain, with estimates ranging up to thousands.
Chicago detectives led by Detective Pollard capture a thief after chickens from Joseph Hartman’s coop vanished. The suspect, a white man, carried a bag of chickens and a “chicken mouth” device, with Pollard claiming the capture would curb feathered thefts in the city.
Leaves of absence and detachments announced for several officers including Lieut Col Henry Chase and Brig Gen Albert Miles. Movements cite medical, infantry and artillery staff, with vessels and ports listed for naval transfers and arrivals. Date noted as August 18, 1914.
Easten Lorain Anderson receives naval orders and is detached to Legistina, with assignment overseen by authorities and confirmed by command records. Jenkins noted in correspondence as related personnel.
German doctor introduces the twilight sleep method using scopolamin at Jewish Maternity Hospital in New York. In 118 births over three months, mothers entered a dim room, woke with their babies, and reported no subjective pain while contractions continued. The hospital claims zero failures and notes careful dosage and monitoring are essential for safety.
President Viviani announced a new ministry lineup led by Rene Viviani with Delcasse as foreign minister and Briand as justice minister. The cabinet includes veterans and former premiers, aiming to restore confidence and bolster France's defense along the northern front amid the ongoing Great War.
A call urging civilized nations to unite for a thirty day armistice to pause hostilities. The appeal requests the United States to press warring powers for a global pause, using a white flag banner as a symbol of peace and a hopeful mobilization by the press to spread the message. Mack.
Messages to Washington families report safe arrival of Prof Franklin P Mall and Mrs Mall in Quebec after original fears they were marooned in Germany. Chief Justice Beth Shepard and Wire Sneyard located via London bankers Brown Chipky & Co. Other refugees include Miss Griffin sisters and Belva A Lockwood in Belfast awaiting December passage home.
Aunt Anna Sigel, a wealthy Western matron, gives her niece Pats Campion 8000 to spend freely as a test of a “democracy of spending.” Sigel argues such freedom builds judgment, independence, and value sense, while Pats’s conservative mother restricts extravagance despite the wealth.
Miss Johnson daughter of Kentucky Representative describes consular aid in Venice and Genoa during early war days. She credits Consul General Dr John Edward Jones and Consul at Venice Dr Carroll for housing travelers, turning rooms into dining areas, and sacrificing comforts to assist distressed Americans.
Officials vow prosecutions despite price controls as district grand jury meets to finish an investigation into food costs. Indictments against local dealers are expected, with suspects including recast merchants who raised prices on staples like sugar and flour.
An advertisement touts Resinol Ointment and Reginol Soap as penetrating tiny pores to clear impurities and stop itching instantly. It asserts nineteen years of professional approval and nationwide doctor use, offering free trials from Resinol in Baltimore, Maryland.
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