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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
3
Debutantes and social leaders mingle at a Grace Coudert will case hearing in New York as the Cloverdale sisters challenge the will in France. Mark Twain manuscripts head to auction with Morgan bidding, while fashion notes show 1910s styles and 1930s junior cotillion at Sherry's.
Cardinal Gibbons will officiate the dedication of Holy Cross Academy at Dumbarton avenue and Upton street with President Taft as guest of honor. The ceremony begins at 2 30 this afternoon, followed by Taft's address and speeches by others. A reception for former pupils and guests runs from 4 to 6. Large attendance is expected.
An editorial cautions against replacing tea or coffee with milk at meals, arguing milk is less injurious than tea or coffee but still discouraged for regular use. It recommends gradually substituting cereal coffee as a milder alternative and stresses advantages of avoiding milk substitution in meals.
Society circles and Army relatives attended the wedding as Lieut Julian L Schley served as best man. The bride wore white satin with a tulle overdress and orange blossom accents, carrying lilies of the valley and white orchids. Guests from Bridgeport Philadelphia and St. Joseph joined a reception with music, flowers, and an allusion to a two months leave before sailing December 12 for Panama. The couple will reside in New Cumberland West Virginia upon return.
Miss Katherine Daingerfield daughter of the late Henry Daingerfield and Mrs Daingerfield became the bride of Mr Carrott Wilson Ragin of Baltimore in Trinity Cathedral Georgetown University officiated by Rev John A Conway. The couple left for a wedding journey and will reside at 1013 North Calvert Street Baltimore after January 1.
A fragment notes travelers arriving at the Grafton expect to depart Sunday to reach Denny in California. The text mentions Washingtoner and an destination, but details are incomplete.
Mrs. Charles Emory Smith widow of the former Postmaster General and her niece Miss Sullivan are spending three weeks at the New Willard. Mrs. Thomas M. Carnegie of Pittsburgh is staying briefly at the Grafton. Senator and Mrs. Joseph F. Johnston of Alabama have arrived in Washington and are at the Cochran for the win. Mr. and Mrs. William Thaw, married last week in New York, are spending a few days at the New Willard. Miss Marie McMillin Brown will go to Annapolis on Saturday for the Naval Academy hop. The Stormont Auxiliary has issued tea and bazaar invitations for the New Willard cabinet room tomorrow and Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. A Washington Branch Association of Collegiate Alumnae meeting will be held with Miss Simons hosting. Dr. Louise Taylor Jones will speak on public health education. Mrs. John Russell Young has returned to New York.
Justice Charles W Dayton of the New York supreme court died at his home on December 7 aided by his daughter son Charles W Dayton Jr and sister Mrs B A Fersenden. Pneumonia was the immediate cause. Born 1846 he joined the bar in 1868 and served as New York City postmaster during the second Cleveland administration. He was elected to the bench in 1906.
Gravesend England December 7 the third division commanded by Rear Admiral Murdock sailed for Brest amid farewell visits by civic officials. The fourth division led by Captain Thomas B Howard also departed for Gravesend with battleships Georgia Nebraska Rhode Island and Virginia. One man overboard from the Nebraska reported last night. Captain Albert Mertz named as rear admiral replaces retired John B Milton.
Leaves of absence for Capt Frederick W Altstretter one month and twenty days with permission to go beyond the sea. Second Lieut William C Miller two months with permission to go beyond the sea. First Lieut Edwin Gunner 21 days. Capt Hartman L Butler recrafting effect will proceed to Calumet Barracks Ohio to study infantry methods. First Lieut Roger D Blagh to Albany NY report to Col William M Black. Major Charles T Mancher recruiting officer to Philippine Islands. Captain George H Hestes to Fort Riley Kane for duty. Major Charles McK Salzman to New York City on official business. Arrived Potomac at Guantanamo, Tonopah at Navy Yard New York, Terry at Norfolk, Merille at Guantanamo. Baleet Potomac from Santiago de Cuba for Guantanamo, Tonopah from Hoboken for Navy Yard New York. Arethusa from Hampton Roads for Key West Dixis. Smith Flaher Lamson Preston and Reid from Dominica B W I for Fort Kitts, BW 7 Commander G Mallison retired to home. Commander H Kimmels retired to home. Lieutenant Commander WoL Littlefield to duty by telegram Navy Department Washington. Lieutenant I Cox to duty Salem as navigator. Paymaster B D McGee to home and will orders. Assistant Paymaster H H Palmer to duty Prairirig as pay officer.
Three members of Thomas L. Jeter’s household in Baltimore were found in critical or weakened condition from a mysterious poisoning thought to be caused by fumes from a five gallon jug of ammonia kept in the house. Jeter, 39, his son Lee, 14, and Mary Brackenridge, 4, were rushed to St Joseph's Hospital with all recovering slowly after treatment. Detectives sought a cause as investigations continued and samples of canned food were to be analyzed.
Commander Robert Platt U N retired died at his home 411 B street northeast at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon after an embolism plaguing him for three weeks He was 176 and a native of Southport NC He joined the volunteer navy March 1 1863 and was commended by Admiral Du Pont at Charleston He retired April 1 1908 Funeral services will be held tomorrow with interment in Congressional Cemetery.
Mrs Ellen Colfax widow of Schuyler Colfax lies seriously ill at her South Bend home. Friends are alarmed by her condition after several weeks of illness in December.
A guidance piece urges women to plan a sane Christmas by cutting gift costs and household tasks. It emphasizes budgeting, mailing more cards, limiting decorations, and prioritizing family well being over excess purchases to avoid fatigue and financial strain. The author advises deliberate restraint and steady planning for a joyful holiday.
In Berkeley Theater under the NAACP, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell spoke on social and economic progress of colored women in the United States. Mme Azalea Hackley sang and discussed musical development within the race. W. E. B. Du Bois addressed aims of the NAACP, noting race prejudice harms democracy and blocks opportunity for many Americans born in this country.
New York reports the North German Lloyd liner Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse entered port after losing its port propeller in mid ocean last Monday afternoon. Capt. Polack said no wreckage was struck and only a slight jar caused little excitement among passengers. The ship then proceeded under the starboard engines at 17 12 knots with notable travelers aboard.
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