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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1911

Page

14

Automobile World reflects growth of motor industry and new models

In a bustling overview the Automobile World notes expanding production in New York State and the United States press toward new quarters. It highlights deliveries, wages, and the rise of motor cars, wagons, and associated parts, signaling a thriving industry with growing consumer demand and infrastructure.

Thousand Mortal Automobiles Ag New York State Sheel Gradinton Toto

Naval Orders and Duty Assignments From wartime dispatch

Fragmented OCR lists personnel and unit duty assignments, including corrosion, tonoom, and garrison mentions. Names like YORK, HOTCRENS JR, and GROVETA appear with various stations and ships. The note references Birmingham, Fort Constsen, and duty rosters with numbers such as 40 and 14, indicating enlistment or ration details.

Anton Oage Hotcrens Tonoom Birmingham Berialngian Oale J York Bare Hanniyal Mocartha

Adams Sachem Named Chief Of Indian Brotherhood

Richard Adams hereditary Delaware head and longtime Washington representative was elected great sachem of the Brotherhood of North American Indians at a Masonic Temple session. Delegates from many tribes adjourned as several tribes delayed nominations while leaders urged unified political action and support for measures aiding Indians. The convention outlined plans to form local brotherhoods and claimed the Indian vote could influence 17 states including Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma and California. Adams born on the Delaware reservation in Kansas in 18 was raised among Cherokees in Oklahoma and has led drafting of a constitution and by laws awaiting full tribal adoption.

Masonic Temple Congress Richard, Adams Ehief Washington Brotherhood of North American Indian Wednessey Maaonic Tempir John J. Doherty Great Council Indian Messures Adams Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma Medraska Nevada Colorado Idaho North Dakota South Dakota Utah Montana Northwest Infante Eulatie Hia Casantzoglu Crate New York Infanta

Army Orders Teases Absence of Ferdinand Schmitter

Military orders detail several First Lieutenants and captains assigned to various corps and duties, with transitions to training and postings. Notable names include Carles Blakley, Charles Swartz, Samuel H. We, James Bradsle CSA, and William Jenders.

Ferdinand Schmitter Medet Corps Carles S Blakley Taird Field Artillars Swartz Trary Agt Artillery Corps Ren Lavinn James BR oDsle CSA William Jenders Tedical Leyte Stockmar Bendel Davids Stanley Chicago Abike Tt Smith Assistart Commissary Kemeral Fort Leavenwith Kans Army Service Achoola William Ro Smith Lark Texant Teommanding General Cent Plviston Tdeat LIBE Crosan Infanta Wall Poe T Fortland Greg Adjutant Xtneret Ek Fry Leital Sargesand Pirat Sargeous Harry Thomas Worlaws Isesidig Monterey Welsh Coopep Marcus J. Wright Woot

Society at the opera yields Paris aristocracy in fine dress

A crowded New York opera box scene shows Mr and Mrs Charles Carroll Paris with box 14 guests including Prince Poniatowski Gordon Leith and Robin Grey. Mrs Carroll in white satin, Mrs Merritt in palestine satin and spangled net, Miss Fretinghuysen in purple velvet, and numerous others in satin, lace, and jeweled ensembles follow in a parade of society. The pageant includes Mrs Hoyt, Mrs Guggenheim, Mrs Boldt, Mrs Shrad, and Mrs Gould among many attendees, while a notable group in box 18 features dignitaries from Japan and academia aboard the Oceanic en route to New York.

York Charles Carroll Paris Otto H. Bahn Prince Poniatowski Gordon Leith Robin Grey Mra Kahn Carroll Reeve Merritt J Howell Carroll Frederick Coudert Isaac Guggenheim Daniel Guggenheim Guggenheim Chester Thorne Miss Taylor James B Taylor Taylor Caswell Barrie May Weatherber Edwin FE Weatherbee Elmer Nitrobe Imperial Institute of Japan Nitote David Starr Jordan Leland , Stanford, Traniveralty

Debutante Season Parties Highlight Society Pages

A society scene features Miss Walsh in lace gowns with family and hosts hosting luncheons and cotillions. Guests include Mrs Hoarisngworth Andrews and Mrs Patterson of Philadelphia plus Elisabeth Walsh and Miss Lenta Montgomery. Debutante Elisabeth Reid Rogers plans a March ball with family in Washington and New York coverage notes.

the Valley Mra Walsh Elisabeth Walsh Hoaisingworth Andrews Francis J. Patterson Philadelphia Miss Walsh Charles P Neil Lenta Montgomery Dorothy Grey Brooks Edith Gracie Elizabeth Crenthaw Mias Ith Elk Mins Christine Waggaman J O'Sullivan Edward Munford Misa Elisabeth Munford Connecticut Lenla Montgomery Eriih Beatty Ruth Hitchcock Dorothy Brooke Elisabeth Reid Rogers Marguerite Caperton Elizabeth No

Debutante Tea and Weddings Highlight Washington Social Scene

Washington society notes report Senator Hoke Smith returning to Georgia for a few days as debutante events unfold. Capt Richard Rush and Mrs Rush resume residence at Jefferson Place with social cancellations noted. A late December wedding gathers Miss Lela Waugh Reed and Mrs James W Crawford at Rev H M Reed’s home, with plans for a Southern wedding trip and a future home on Oak Street.

Hoke Smith Washington Georgia Richard Rush CA & N Rush Jefferson Place Rushs India William Spencer Murray New Haven Daisy Rush Lela Waugh Reed James W Crawford H M Reed Mra Crawford Oak Street

Gowns Exhibition by Mme Lovin and R Pluym in DC

Mme Lovin and R Pluym display Parisian gowns and other evening wear at 1212 Fourteenth Street Northwest Washington. Live models show gowns from Foremost Parisian shops. The exhibition, described as grand and expansive, continues indefinitely and draws elite attention.

Mme Lovin R Pluym New York Vienna Pluym Tailoring Fourteenth Street Fura Modela

Comptroller Urges Crackdown On Bank Loan Graft

Lawrence O Murrey comptroller of the currency told Congress the law should punish bank officers who take presents for loans. He reported country banking remained satisfactory but below ten year growth, noted rising assets, deposits, and earnings, and urged extending prosecution time limits and liability for stockholders in national banks.

Comptroller of the Currency Congress Pumah Lawrence O Murrey Murray United States

Electric Maid in the Kitchen Promises Modern Comforts

The article extols electricity as the greatest aid to housework, detailing a washing machine wringer, vacuum cleaner, electric iron, percolator, electric range, and a compact kitchen cabinet with multiple appliances. It argues these devices reduce drudgery, save time, and can be affordable, even enabling home-generated electricity via small plant setups.

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Senator Scott Donates to Wheeling Hospital Fund

Senator Scott and his wife contributed 1600 toward a new city hospital in Wheeling West Virginia. The couple has supported the project since its 21 year history began, and locals plan to build a modern facility.

Wheeling Washington Post W Va Senator Scott

Dancing Princess Exhibit Scheduled At Columbia Theater

The Dancing Princess Miss Coral Shreves and her troupe rehearse for an exhibition titled The Dancing Princess set for Friday December 8 at 2 37 pm at the Columbia Theater. It marks Miss Shreves first fall exhibit with many features by Estelle Murray Adrienne Shreve Beatrice Cosgrove Edith Browne Sadie May Lipp Loutze Tebbetts Leona Callan and others. Tickets are on sale.

Coral Shreves Columbia Theater

Danger in Self Doctoring Hints From Diet Expert

Dr T J Allen warns against self treatment and self medication noting that medical care should focus on prevention. The piece argues that while lay readers can gain basic health guidance, serious illness requires physician guidance to avoid costly mistakes and harm.

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