States to Settle Prohibition and Suffrage Debates
National debates foresee defeat for a constitutional amendment to nationalize prohibition and woman suffrage. Secretary of State and President push state rights, arguing Congress should not act now while Representative Henry vows to oppose the Hobson amendment and favor leaving issues to the states.
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Dre Amess
Congress
Robert L. Henry
House Rules Committee
Tle
Commoner
Enair Sore Upa
Collagesa Aml
Henry
London Stage Stars Feel Effects Of War On Theater
London stage figures face wartime hardship as performances continue. Lauretta Taylor shines in Peg of My Heart with Hartley Manners as author and husband. Mabel Sealby debuts as Mme Sophie and Daly leads in a revival of A Country Girl, reflecting morale and artistic resolve amid the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lauretta Taylor
Long Island
Miss Taylor
the Tatler
Hartley Manners
Mabel Sealby
Mme
Sophie
Things Not to Give at Christmas If You Wish to Keep Your Friends
A humorous cautionary list advises against gifts that reveal social missteps or poor taste. It targets cautions about silver flasks, cigars with odd labels, canary neckties, mismatched literature, and other ill-suited presents, warning readers to avoid gifting items that provoke discomfort or ridicule among friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Tennyson
Jerry the Bum Thief Dog Reforms Under Wealthy Family
Special to The Washington Post from Hanover Pa December 1. Jerry the Bum a famed Philadelphia thief dog has reformed and now enjoys seclusion on a country estate near Hanover as a guest of a wealthy and well known family. After a decade eluding police and detectives the dog was captured and sentenced to death but banishment followed by Dr Henry Jarret of Chestnut Hill. Police have not forgotten the dog and its past exploits.
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Jerry the Bum
Washington Post
Hanover
Serry
Jerry
Dog
Philadelphia
Here
Tion
Henry Jarret
Chestnut Hill
Jefferson Quotes Underline States Rights in Early Democratic History
The passage cites Jefferson to argue against centralized federal control, warning that surrendering state sovereignty over suffrage and police powers would yield a Washington dominated government. It asserts that large a nation cannot be governed from a distant center and defends local self government despite disagreement on prohibition.
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Webb Snan
Washington
Union
Republic
Kentucky
Virginia
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Sovereien
Death of T Tsai in Asheville China official dies at 31
YT Tsai of Canton China associate director of the Peking Kalgan Railway died in Asheville NC after ill health two months. He was in the United States studying railways for Chinese government to recommend improvements to carrier service. Cancer named as cause. Koliang Yih Chinese legation secretary in Washington came to be with him. Tsai was 31. James F. E. Wishen won Georgetown Phiodemic Society gold medal for best extemporaneous speech. judges were the secretary to the President and D J O Donoughue. Wishen to receive medal at June commencement.
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Asheville
N. C
Taal
Canton
China
Peking-Kalgan
Tsal
United States
Tsai
Washington
Koliang Yih
Mr. Tsai
James FE. Wishen
George EB. Hamilton
Phiodemic Society
Georgetown University
Gaston Hall
Walter J. McCoy
D. J. O'Donoughue
Hishen
Noted Love Letters Spark Estate Battle Over $200000
In San Jose a trial to claim the late Col. William B. Hayes estate reveals Vivian Mitchell and Anita K. Hayes both contend for the fortune. Letters from Hayes describe wedding plans, gifts, and protections, including bonds and a porter guarding Mitchell’s state room. Other contestants enter the race as 52 letters are read in court.
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Vivian Mitchell
William B. Hayes
Anita K. Hayes
San Jose
Cal
Vivian
Col
North Euclid Avenue
St. Louis
Hayes
Misa Mitchell
Col. Hayes
New Orleans
Miss Mitchell
State Beer Club
Praise for Corcoran Gallery Exhibitions By J E D Trask
Editor Pest questions Washington’s appreciation for Corcoran Gallery exhibitions and argues the current American painting standard is higher than any European show seen. The Panama-Pacific expo arts chief contends newspapers should help publicize this artistic opportunity.
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Pest
Washington
Corcoran Gallery
America
Europe
Corcoran Gallery of Art
United States
J. E. D. Trask
Department of Fine Arts
New York
President Revises White House Hours For Visitors
The President shifts reception times to afternoon due to fading daylight and golf with Dr. Cary T. Grayson. He starts at his office after breakfast to skim papers and handle matters, then attends to golf or drives, and hosts callers after lunch. Previously the schedule centered on luncheon engagements.
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Cary T. Grayson
Whites House
White House
Woman Consumes Poison Tablets at Home
Mrs. George W. Setben, 27, of Ceylon apartments, 1331 HS street NE, was taken to Casualty Hospital after taking three tablets of bichloride or mercury poisoning. She refused to explain the circumstances or source. Her condition was not serious.
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George W. Setben
Ceylon
HS Street
Casualty Hospital
Stationed Openings and Locations Listed by Stations
Station No 4 Gospel Mission at 214 John Marshall Place and Station No 5 at 1235 Four-and-a-half Street Southwest. Station No 3 at the Children's Hospital will be open Wednesdays from 2 to 4 PM.
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Gospel Mission
John Marshall Place
Children's Hospital
Frail Baby Mary Demonstrates Diet Kitchen Value
A frail infant named Mary grew strong under diet kitchen care, highlighting pure milk, hygienic home care, and medical guidance. Washington officials urge mothers to join the better babies contest with registrations in January and a January 20 show at Woodward & Lothrop featuring model diet kitchens.
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Woodward & Lothrop
Let Kitchen
Nutas
Baby Mary
Washington
Children’s Hospital
Woodward & Lothrop Auditorium
MME Recamier Reigned At Paris For Beauty And Charm
Jeanne Recamier, famed as the queen of Paris for beauty and charm, rose from Lyons birth to a salon celebrity. Her friendships with Mme de Stael and Canova shaped her influence, while fortunes rose and fell with the revolution. she remained serene, gracious, and the focal point of a lasting circle.
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Mme. Recamier
Paris
Mme
Jeanne Francoise Julie Recamier
Lyons
Juliette
M. Recamier
Europe
House of
Chateau de Clichy
Mme. de Staetl
Coppet
Napoleon
Mme. de Stael
Madame
Mme. Recamber
Canova
Rome
Italy
Apoleon
Paria
Hourbons
Mme. de Stae
Mma. Recamtier
St. Roch
Mme. de Stnel
L'Abbaye Aux Boils
Dis
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Secretary of State
Fit
Welch
Democrata
Prohibition
STAG
9Th Street
Virginia Theater
T. Tsai
James E. Hishen
E. D. Trask
Hosipol
Baltimore
Twenty Eighth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Rue Blanc
Ashe
A. West
Sweater Shop
Northwest Corith and
Hi Sts
Palais Royal
Palais Royal Men’s Shop
G Street
11Th
Aalen
Recamier
Belasco
Phin Eve
Universal CO
Damon Pythias
Sempen Seewee
Spraight
England
Dickens
Micawber
Macklyn Arbuckle
Inern County
STRAN
Ileye van Keounenburgh
Holland
St. N. W
Bao
Tioura
G. G. Cornwell & Son, Inc
H Street
Massave
Madame Gractol
Kenyon
Emily Fred Barnes
Sieventh Atrset Potthesar
Giessen
F. Keith Sun
Bessie Clayton
Wilson
Danes
Jack Wilson
Morton & Glass
Uli Price
Jaw
Evlvoger
Senta
Michael Morton
Stinge Theater
Philadelphia Orchestra
Leopold Stokowshke
Anductor
Schumann-Heink Solaes
Columbia
Margaret Anoltn
Ady Windereece
Christian Nielt
Olumbes Theater
Burton Holmes
Araze
Germany
Austria
Eighth Street
Northenst
Seoaan
POLIS
Tcheer Dally
Charley
Iaderf
James BK
Cooper Globe Trotters
Nest Week
Jsachive
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