Bachelors Host Mel Taft Hosts Gala Willard Ball In Pink
The third and final Bachelors dance of the season was held last evening in the Willard’s red ballroom. Several hundred guests enjoyed Washington society hospitality with pink decorations, palms, and blooming azaleas. Hostess Mrs Taft wore a satin gown trimmed with tulle and lilting pink accents, while Lieut Edwarn Mefaurnles escorted her. The stylish affair featured lavish favors, gowns and jewelry, and an elegant display of color that made the event one of the season’s brightest.
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Harvard Club Dinner in Raleigh Draws Distinguished Washington Guests
The Harvard Club dinner at the Raleigh brought prominent Washington figures and Harvard alumni. Attendees included Frank W Hackett as toastmaster, with speakers General Bonaparte, I N Littauer, Dr Tru, Prof Lewis Johnson, Everett Bake, Horace Whiteley, and others. An resolutions committee was formed and several new members named.
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Washington
United States
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the Navy
Bonaparte
I. N Littaner
New York
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Johnson
Fo G Munson
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John Athee
Hubert G. Valentine
May B. M. Harrod
Panainag Canal Commission
Everett J Lake
Connectiot
Clement Biddle Wood
Philadelphia
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J Johnson
Harvard University
Charles S Hanks
Charles Whiting
President May Visit Alaska to Hunt in Far North
President Roosevelt, attending a New York event, hinted at not seeking reelection and expressed a private interest in visiting Alaska after his term ends. Representative Sulzer introduced the Alaska travel idea, noting Roosevelt’s long service and fascination with remote seas, vast big game, and extreme northern adventure.
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Robert Wyley. Co
Iaska
Wikwoe
Sulzer
New York
Masha
Elis
Jong Hind
Far North
Limits Chilean Legations Cut to Four
President Montt sent a message to the Senate proposing economy by reducing Chilean legations to four, including the one at Washington. Pedro Natazo Cruz was named as a candidate for appointment. The Senate referred the message to a committee, and a ministry downfall is seen as likely.
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Chile
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Senate Y Yesterdas
Washington
Pedro Notaazco Cruz
Senate
Madison Fiedler and Wife Celebrate Silver Anniversary
Madison and Mrs Fiedler marked twenty fifth wedding anniversary at 1219 North Capitol Street. Surrounded by six children and a large gathering, the party featured a silver decorated table and a pyramid cake. Attendees included families Jouvenal Hartig Graeves Gentner and many relatives.
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Lionel
Mary Hartig
M. Fiedler
Jacques Jouvenal
Bamamin Franklin
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S Boswell
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A. H. Jouvenal
M. Hartle
Emma Marlow
C. Graeves
F. Graeves
Frank Fidler
Jim Fidler
William Fidler
William Reiser
M. Gentner
John Gentner
Charles John
George Yocum
Oscar Robert
Frank Pierce
William Burgess
Frances Burgess
Robert Mateer
Tabitha Mateer
Harry Yocum
J. Durity
Master Burity
J. Kelly
F. Prinzhorn
Raron Lanman
Howard Lowe
Douvenal
Lionel Fiedler
Admiral for New Fleet Command Advances Pacific Force
Rear Admiral Brownson to relinquish Asiatic Station to become chief of the Bureau of Navigation in Washington and assumed to command the entire new Pacific Fleet. He may join a potential two vice admiral lineup following Congress action.
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War ships reach Frisco as fleet heads to Central America
Admiral Swinburne and the Pacific squadron arrived in San Francisco from Magdalena Bay. The Chicago was ordered to return to Central America amid potential trouble between republics threatening American interests. The Princeton proceeded to Mare Island for repairs while Charleston and Boston stay about three weeks before being sent to the Yorktown.
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Kirkman Seeks Release In Habeas Corpus Plea
Former Capt George W Kirkman, imprisoned after a career marked by incidents and the Omaha wife’s death by suicide, will apply for a writ of habeas corpus before Judge Pollock in Topeka. The report lists military leaves, transfers, and naval appointments affecting numerous officers and midshipmen, plus ambulances ordered by Brig Gen Humphreys and naval resignations amid examination deficiencies.
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Topeka
Roses Prize Show to Open in Washington in March
Washington will host an elaborate horticultural display as the American Rose Society holds its annual convention March 12 to 16 at National Rifles Armory. Prizes totaling thousands of dollars will be awarded for roses and other flowers to professionals and amateurs, with competing exhibits from Boston, Philadelphia, New York and beyond. The Floral Club of Washington will also stage a spring show with about $1,000 in prizes, including cups, silverware, and tokens for home-grown geraniums, ferns, rubber plants, and hybrids. One day will be set aside for District school children active in flower culture.
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Nobleman's Grandson Dead in Washington DC
Thomas Fairfax grandson of the ninth Lord Fairfax died suddenly of heart disease at his home 1762 Church Street NW age 57 and buried from St Pauls Episcopal Church Alexandria. Services by Rev P P Philips interred in Fairfax family tomb. Survived by two sisters Mrs J A Moncure and Miss Jane Carey Fairfax and brother Ethelbert Fairfax. He was born in Alexandria Virginia in 1860 and moved to Richmond at age 12. He worked as a Treasury Department clerk and moved to Washington during President Arthur's administration. He was active socially in Washington and Richmond. A tableaux and valentine tea to aid the Working Boy's Home will be held next Tuesday at the New Willard with numerous patronesses listed.
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Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges Purify Breath and Stom ach
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a powerful purifier for the stomach and blood. It claims charcoal absorbs gas and impurities, reduces belching and bad breath, improves appetite and complexion, and even offers free samples by mail. The copy urges readers to request a sample package from F A Stuart Co.
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Socialite Life and Parisian Headlines Reach Chicago
A Chicago society column details Arden House and East Sixty-Second Street gatherings, Harriman and Field families, and a shift toward automobiles among the elite. It notes M. Osiris restoring Malmaison, Misses Harriman, Mrs. Field, and Belmont heirs, plus Mrs. Palmer’s charity ball artistry and a lively motor car dance preview with Mrs. Deford and Mrs. Brogden. Parisian rumors report Princess Louise’s divorce and jewel seizure.
Pennsylvania Railroads Electro-Pneumatic Block Signal System
The Pennsylvania Railroad employs an Electro-Pneumatic automatic block signal system using compressed air and electricity. Signals indicate block occupancy to the engineman with home and distant signals. current loss or rail issues push signals to danger, enhancing safety and reducing human error.
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Prince August Wilhelm Ships to Wed at Nineteen
A Berlin dispatch says Kaiser Wilhelm II agreed to marry his son Prince August Wilhelm at nineteen. The bride is Princess Alexandra Victoria of Schleswig Holstein Sonderburg Glucksberg, seventeen, Kaiser’s niece. The couple’s planned May wedding ends his studies and begins a military career.
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Victoria
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Ploen
Bonn University
Italy
Mrs Longworth Rebounds With Coasting Fun At White House
Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth fully recovered from a recent illness and led a small group of intimate friends on a coasting outing on Tennallytown hills. She borrowed sleds from brothers Archie and Quentin, returned to the White House, and joined in outdoor play with a jaunty brown suit, fur cap, and a youthful air. The President joined in snowbound joy, riding for over an hour in the northwest suburban area as Archie and Quentin sled daily.
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Tennallytown
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Archie
Quentin
White House
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Ethel
Potomac
President Roosevelt may attend Fort Myer drill for Rough Riders monument
The Thirteenth Cavalry exhibition drill at Fort Myer tomorrow at 2 30 pm supports the Rough Riders national monument fund and the Soldiers Athletic Association of Fort Myer. The plan includes a dark Vermont granite monument to be erected at Arlington with a bronze tablet listing names of deceased First United States Volunteer Cavalry members. A arrangements committee was named by the Washington society including Mrs Guest, Miss Mattingly, Miss Drake, and Eldridge E. Jordan among others. Mrs Lillian Capron is president treasurer, widow of Captain Allyn K Capron Jr killed at Las Guasimas Cuba.
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Mrs Steele in New York awaiting charity event
Mrs Jessamy Harte Steele Bret Harte’s daughter is in New York awaiting Miss Eleanor Robson’s February 14 benefit at the Liberty Theater. A Liebler & Co representative confirmed her presence with friends but would not reveal where she is staying. Counsel J Aspinwall Hodge calls her mentally unsound and unavailable for contact. Leander Richardson, who brought her from Portland to Boston, declined further comment.
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English-American Bride Weds Admiral’s Son in London
Miss Marquiland of New York married Alan Fullerton son of Admiral Sir John Fullerton in London today. Alice Ogston Marquand, daughter of the late Frederick A. Marquand of New York, was the bride.
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