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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1914
Page
9
Delegates arrive for a major suffrage conference to map district strategies. Sessions at Marble House Belmont residence include reports by Paul and Hooker, with receptions at the Casino. Attendees include notable suffrage leaders and state representatives from New York, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts.
A damaged OCR passage notes praise for ships crew and practice cruise squadron personnel under Capt Wit and officers at Annapolis. It references steering ships, navigation duties, and a commendation for the sailors during a training cruise, with mentions of a Sea Nader and commander roles.
Mat Joun Anderson USA longtime resident of Ashby Park passed away yesterday after a long illness. Survived by wife two daughters and a son in Washington and a brother in Chicago. Funeral services will be held Monday at the Baptist Church with interment at Greenmount Cemetery.
War hastened engagements as officers sought special licenses and weddings occurred earlier than planned in London and nearby. Royal Navy and Army couples married under special licenses. incidents include Captains and brides from titled families. Separately, Western High School teacher Miss Brandenburg recounts escapes from Europe to Quebec, Paris, and London, detailing wartime travel chaos and American evacuations.
A series of Army and Navy personnel changes, with officers named including Samuel J Jones, John A Us Alberta, Charles Be Wheeler, William E McManl, Mlaroy Gyo, Samas Qrelar, Frederick E Clark, Alger tiorrdy, and Hewitt Holloway. Assignments include inspections of batteries, leave and transfer notices, and active duty orders for various units across Worcester, Manchester NH, Leavenworth, Fort Leavenworth, and Fort Hi PBI.
A fragmented list of naval assignments and detachments. Officers such as Lieut HOOPHA and Lieut (junior grade) ROR MORNE are posted to navy yards in New York Connecticut and Portsmouth NH, with detachments to General Electric and other facilities. Additional names include WILLIAMS SMITH SMITHA and BRYSON BRUCE among many, detailing shifts to academies ships and naval yards, plus movements to Newport News and Charleston.
Washington New York Aug 23 A tale from an affidavit filed in the supreme court describes George Hugh Fricke claiming his new wife Mrs Josephine Fricke slept till noon and avoided work by marrying him to escape labor She allegedly used his funds for dancing smoking and a Florida honeymoon spending about 1000 then giving him half her salary each week He says she learned to dance and smoke and refused to rise before noon while living with her mother in law and attending gym evenings pending trial
A large assembly of women from diverse classes and nations will march down Fifth Avenue tomorrow afternoon in what is described as the first peace parade in the country. Attendees include hospital and church representatives, social workers, and labor members, all mourning the war. The event receives commendation from the President.
A letter from a Red Cross fundraiser, a household employee of a former U.S. senator, reveals contributions from 1 cent to 97 dollars for European relief. She notes two young women and her employer’s yacht aiding the effort, and Abram Wakeman pledges tea and coffee for surgeons as Red Cross nurses sail to Europe. The plan is for the ship carrying the first contingent to depart from New York in the coming days.
The new Naval Academy class will depart Annapolis for a short Chesapeake Bay cruise aboard modern battleships. Under Capt William F Fullam, the plan aims to give midshipmen a practical sea life experience, teaching ship layout and weapons while delaying formal study until fall term begins.
In estate matters, D W O Donogby, attorney, seeks letters of administration on the estate of Martin Co Flanners who died intestate and unmarried on May 4 192. Heirs at law besides Limaelt are nephews and nigecs, children of a deceased brother. The request is filed in the office of the registrar of wills.
The city marks principal street crossings with new road colors to guide pedestrians and drivers. District engineer crews under Maj Richard Sylvester outline arterial routes on asphalt. White lines define crosswalks and inner squares guiding turns and traffic flow for safety.
Theodore Beau selere Rogers grandnephew of Jacob Rogers founder of the locomotive plant at Paterson New Jersey was found guilty of acts of infidelity entitling Josephine Pyle Rogers to divorce. The New York County Supreme Court action followed a Wilmington Delaware stipulation granting divorce on statutory grounds with custody of their four year old son to be shared and Rogers to provide support. The report notes clandestine meetings at hotels and a challenge to parts of the report by George Gordon Battle, attorney for Rogers.
President arrives in Windsor to spend first vacation evening with family at Harlakenden House Aides say he shows hidden grief over Mrs Wilson amid memories of her studio visiting the area Eleanor Cothran grandniece noted as life of the gathering The public respects his sorrow with flags displayed across Windsor while plans focus on limited official dispatches and rest during the stay
The first of three funeral masses for the pope's son was offered at the Santo Spirito in Sassia Chapel by Cardinal Viennizza and Cardinal Vannutelli. High attendance included Cardinal Farley of New York and American representatives Patrick J. Hayes and Mgr John Edwards among others.
Rilmand, named champion with butter fat test, sold for 5010 at Edward A. Cassatt herd sale of blooded Guernsey cattle in Devon. John Fo Crozer of Cpland bought the cow after approximately 10000 estimated herd value. Many Guernsey farmers from across the region attended.
Kansas City Southern passenger train derailed south of Marble City Oklahoma after a broken rail. Cars left tracks. mail, smoking, and chair cars overturned. Several passengers injured, mostly cuts and bruises, none fatally.
Washington delegates head to Louisville for the eleventh annual encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans with national headquarters to be debated. Key figures include Commander in Chief John Lewis Smith and Assistant Adjutant General James B Maynard, as well as district leaders and past department commanders. The group will meet jointly with auxiliary members led by Mrs Tha M Galloway, continuing discussions on headquarters location and leadership succession.
Elab orate funeral service conducted by Rev Eugene De L McDonnell paid tribute to Pope Pas X. The North Capitol and T Streets church was draped in mourning with flags and papal banners displayed. Clergy and ushers led prayers as Father McDonnell delivered a eulogy outlining the Pope's life, religion, and achievements.
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