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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1914

Page

14

Miss Elsie Aldrich Becomes a Bride in Providence Society

Miss Elsie Aldrich, daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Aldrich of Providence, married in a society ceremony with numerous guests from Washington and Boston. The formal event followed her debut and linked the Aldrich family to notable figures in politics and social circles, with plans for autumn nuptials and a Rhode Island home as a centerpiece of their life.

Lise Allioh Stephen AT Shdaccll Washington Tong United States Senate GOT Aldrich von Bernstorff Pourtales Southerland Lous Bacon Boston Taft Sue Rhode Island Ifr Vearle

Social World Notes on Opera And Art Colony Gatherings

A season's second Metropolitan Opera performance of La Boheme features Mimi with social highlights including Mr. and Mrs. Weert L. Winthrop and a large New York art crowd. The evening included Baron and Baroness de Meyer and Prince and Princess Troubetskoy with numerous noted attendees. Also noted is Otto H Kahn acquiring a fourteenth century German tapestry from Sigismond Bardac collection and past art market ties with the Morosini helmet sale to Widener. a separate piece recounts Miss Henkel and Count von Zagren's evolving travel plans amid wartime exigencies.

Ale Aqis Mimi la Boz Heme Metropolitan Opera House Weert L. Winthrop Miss Murrell Wittthrop Mauss Sieleta M Rives Retard Peters Herbert M Pyen Rvwsarder Draser Hoyt Sheplerd Leslie F. Pearson Dst Witton Benibulb Robert Roornen Rewer Premng Shuee. Jones Wass William Ross Ste Elrov Martinez Harrison White G. Foster Rawlins Misa Rene E. Wasserman Mra. N. E. Bloom~field Lehman Strauss Baron de Meyer Truice Pierre Troubetskoy Prince Pricess Paul Troubetskoy New York Art Colony Frederick Lewisohn G. Jason Waters J. W. Grayhurst G. L. Strong Willam 4Ilogler J. B. Jovera Margaret Wagher Robert Guggenheim Ming Louisa A. Ce~bailes Margaret Knapp James A. Hoosevelt Alexander J. B. Pratt Rath Wanters Vera Bloodgood Mac Sybil Bradley and Harrys. H. McTlvaine Otto H Kahn Sigismond Bardac Bardac Morosni PL A. B. Widener

Pension Plan Opposed At Navy Yard Meeting

Auditor Andrews and speakers argued against a straight pension plan for federal workers at a Battle Creek banquet in the Fourteenth Street Arcade. Senator Sterling urged a contributory system with monthly deductions, while critics cited cost and moral grounds. The event showcased Navy Yard employees exploring relief fund options and featured T P Sylvan explaining Bell Telephone’s pension approach.

Henqier Sterling South Dakota Fourteenth Street Congress United States Sterling Senator Sterling Hamill William E. Andrews Treasury Department Republic Navy Yard Bell Telephone Company T. P. Sylvan New York City C. Everest Granger Gunton Temple Memorial

Washington Society Notes At Home And Abroad

Mrs Nelson Read Johnson hosted a young people luncheon honoring Miss Catherine Herlow visiting her daughter Miss Marian Van Buren. Notables attend including Mrs Hennen Jennings Mrs Joseph Leiter Mrs Edward McLean and many others as society circles converge on Washington events and a Willard dinner marks Carnegie Institution affair. Baron and Baroness Hebert de Na fell arrive to begin honeymoon at White Sulphur Springs as guests of Col and Mrs John C Catheun. Senor Don Fernando Alcala Galiano y Smith and other diplomatic attachés depart or join regional scenes.

Nelson Read Johnson Catherine Herlow Marian van Buren Baron Hebert de Nafell New York White Sulphur Springs Baroness Nageil Col John C. Catheun

Avondale visit and society notices in Washington

Miss Mary Wheeler Vest to spend winter with Mr and Mrs Richard Lee Fearn at the Avondale. Mrs Thomas Symons to New York for several days. Grace Cardella Middleton engaged to John Goodwin Florndon Jr of Washington, wedding planned in spring. Societal arrivals and departures include Mr M A Owen-Chahoon of Horne Italy in Washington, Schliemanns sailing to Europe, and Marine Cpl Aoapt R W Davis joining Mrs Davis at the Rochambeau.

Mary Wheeler Vest William Burr Harrison Richard Lee Fearn Avondale M. A. Owen-Chahoon Horne Italy Washington Shorehant Thomas Symons New York Misa Spymons Jefferson Middleton Grace Cardella John Goodwin Florndon, Jr D. (. Landa, Jr Miss Noland Middlburg Shoreham R. WW. Davis United States Marine Corps Iain Hancock Mrs Davis Rochambeau

Hungerford Washington Friary Wedding in Epiphany Chapel

Louise Snowdon Washington and John Gwinn Hungerford wed at Epiphany Chapel in a quiet ceremony attended only by family. officiated by Rev. Charles M. Edwards. The bride wore a blue traveling suit and black hat with Mrs. Thomas M. Franklin as matron of honor and Mr. Franklin as best man. After a wedding trip they will reside in Washington. Miss Annette Foxall McCarteney will spend the winter in Florida after a delayed debut, later visiting Cousin Mrs. Charles Craigin in Philadelphia. National president Mrs. Sarah Short visits Nylande, Va, as district head. A weekly dinner dance is planned for Kenetaw Apartments, with a musical program.

Louise Snowdon Washington John Peyton Washington King Ieorge County John Gwinn Hungerford Charles County Epiphany Chapel Charles M. Edwards Tay Thomas M. Franklin Franklin Hongerford Will Washington Miss McCarteney Bartow Fla Charles [. Craigin Philadelphia Rive d'Ete Palm Beach Woman's Nationalivers and Harbors Congress Sarah Short Leonard R. Wilder Nylinde Wider

European Orders Stir American Factories to Increased Activity

Norfolk reports William Sloan & Co and two Berkley mills are producing under clothes for France and England. Contracts to furnish shirts and drawers to French soldiers and British troops total about six million dollars. Company officials decline to name buyers or destination, saying orders are brokered in New York and shipments have already departed for Europe.

Washington Post Norfolk William Sloan & Co Chesapeake Knitting Mills Berkley France England Tiig New York

West Virginia Gets Big Watch Crystal Contract

Morgantown, W V, Dec. As a result of the European war watch crystals, heretofore manufactured in Europe, are now made in America. A glass company of this city has taken the contract to manufacture all the crystals used in the plant of one of the largest watch companies in the country. The company now turns out between 10,000 and 12,000 crystals per day, with future increases planned. Crystals are finished at the watch plant after rough from the local factory. Machines for making crystals were brought here fifteen years ago by Swiss skilled workmen, and the company was organized here.

Morgantown W. Va Europe America Switzerland

U. S. Can Establish Credits in Europe

The gold fund committee handling the $1.0 billion gold pool arranged with the Bank of France and Bank of England to furnish immediate credits in Europe. Previously gold had to be shipped to Canada and four days passed before drawing bills of exchange. Now the committee can draw bills first and then ship the gold, with 30 percent of the first $25 million installment already returned by subscribing banks.

New York Gold Fund Committee Bank of France Bank of England United States Gold Fund Canada

Direct Trade With Germany Is Resumed

A leading German bank representative stated negotiations between Germany and the United States have revived direct shipments of noncentral products in the last two weeks. American interests are sending cotton and wool to Germany while receiving dye stuffs, potash, and other goods in return. Dry goods merchants report renewed shipments from Germany, and the banker expects trade to grow as direct exchanges resume.

York Germany United States

13000 Horses to be Sent From Norfolk to Europe

Newport News Va Dec 10 ten steamships expected to depart soon with cargoes of about 1000 horses each for British and French armies. The Anglo-Latvian sails for Bordeaux with 1190 horses, joining three British ships loading here the Anglo Holman Kanawha Kastalia. About 13000 horses will have been shipped to French ports from here on three British vessels, with more to follow.

Newport News Bordeaux France Kanawha

Contracts for two oil tank steamers awarded

Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company in Newport News, Virginia, secured contracts from the Standard Oil Company to build two oil tank steamers. Each vessel will cost $1,000,000, measure 500 feet in length and 14,900 tons, with completion targets of twelve and thirteen months respectively.

Newport News Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company Standard Oil Company

Debut of Misses O Gorman in New York society

A double debut party will be held December 17 for Agnes and Anne O Gorman daughters of Senator and Mrs O Gorman of New York. More than 1 000 guests are invited to an afternoon reception followed by dancing at the winter residence. The sisters are noted beauties and leading young society figures guided by Miles Alice O Gorman. Numerous entertainments are planned in their honor.

Agnes ‘O'Gorman Anne O'Gorman

Policeman Levi Hurt In Motorcycle Accident At Northwest Intersection

Policeman H R Levi of the Tenth precinct was struck by an automobile at Sixteenth and Webster streets northwest during a test night. The car, owned and operated by Charles Langley of 310 Twelfth street northwest, reportedly caused injuries to Levi's forehead and face. He was taken to Garfield Hospital and later sent home.

H. R. Levi Tenth Precinct Sixteenth and Webster Streets Charles Langley Twelfth Street Levi Garfield Hospital A. Geary Johnson Nineteenth Street Connecticut Avenue K Street Fourteenth

Police News Notes From Local Robberies Yesterday

Police records list multiple daytime break ins and thefts. Items include clothing, a raincoat, tools, money, jewelry, rings, a gold watch, an umbrella, an auto laprobe, handbags, and a diamond. victims include Philip A. Wright, M. N. Plagruder, Mrs. Wheeler, Charles Connolly, and others in Washington DC and Alexandria. An electric car collision occurred at Connecticut Ave and K St. No injuries reported. Leighton Harrow collapsed at Twelfth and D and was hospitalized.

Philip A. Wright South Dakota Avenue Woodridge Thomas Hampton New York Avenue W. RR. Sacka Mariset Shea United States Corps of Engineers Francis J. Fearson FL Street John Colokotronis E Street Sabe Chariea Brow Warden Street Joseph Bailey Fifteenth Street Lafayette Park Samuel B. Pettle Florida Avenue Northwest A. R. Rebeck Burlington Corps Charles Connolly Fort Washington M. N. Plagruder Mra. 5 C. Wheeler Hightenth Street Thomas H. Heed Seventh Street H. C. Smith Southern George Washington University Hospital Georgie Bamtian Thirtenth Street

Railroads Need Strong, Immediate Revenue and Unified Regulation

Warren G. Harding argues for immediate, broad authority to regulate railroads, stressing stable credit and unified oversight. He warns against fragmented regulators and calls on a trusted statesman, ideally the President, to craft a lasting, fair transportation framework with railroad cooperation. The piece frames railroads as vital to national needs and urges decisive, consensus-driven leadership.

Warren G. Harding United States Sena

Army and Navy Changes of the Day Parade

Long list of personnel moves and assignments within the Army and Navy. Includes resignations, new appointments, and transfers across various corps and departments. Mentions Captains, Majors, Lieutenants, and other officers with details of their postings and duties.

ARMY

Marine Corps Orders Detachments to Various Barracks

Col J Al Tamlune detached to leadquarters marine corps. Cap A C Rnyder detached to TOS Washington and Fifth regiment. Capt F A Ramily detached to TOS Barracks. Capt Tracy Guam to United States First Lieut Gow Warr to Washington. 2 OP Weld Co to Charleston to Fleet Brigack. Davis to unnaskeed firemen. H W Weitzel commissioned July 12 1814 to Morse Vermont. Sullivan detached Utah to Viret brigade Philadelphia. AH Turner to Guan re vokm. Metcalf to Nebraska. Hall detached to New York to marine barracks. To Brows detached to New York marine barracks Washington. Hool to Portsmouth to first brigade. Shepard detached naval prison to first brigade Philadelphia. GW Van Hook detached to Earst brigade Cort Royal Philadelphia.

J AL Tamlune Marine Barracks New Sor Marine Corps Cap Rnyder TOS Os Waehingtun Ani Shel Norfolk FA Ramily Tharestal Tos BR Regan Tracy Guam Gow Marine Herracks Charleston Marve Uhiladelphia DAVIS H.W. Weitzel MORSE Vermont Mimline Haracke Philadelphia Secunt

Brooks Calls for Industrial Freedom at Nation Consumers’ League Meet

John Gagham Brooks urged raising industrial standards to curb the power of employers and free laborers from oppression as Europe’s wartime conditions press workers to demand wage justice. Speakers included Miss Jean Gordon, Mrs. Florence Kelley, and Miss Josephine Goldmark. Charles J. Bonaparte planned to speak later.

John Gagham Brooks Consumers’ League Europe National Consumers’ League of Anterical Brooks Jean Gordo Louiisiana New Orleans Florence Kelley League Oregon Minnesota Frederick Nathat New York City Consumers League Consumers of America Charles J. Bonaparte H Baltimore United States Harvey W Wiley H. la Rue Brown Massachusetts Frank O'Hara Jean Gordon Louisiana Josephine Goldmark New York

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