Army Leaves of Absence and Details Across Commands
Military notices list leaves of absence for officers including Maj Henry Page and Capt Henry Wy Gant for varied periods, plus numerous 23 day and multi month detail actions. Several lieutenants are assigned to recruiting service, duty at forts and depots, or to examination boards, with destinations such as Fort Logan Colo Fort McDowell Cal Fort Wingate N M Fort Leavenworth Kans Louisville Ky and Guantanamo Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Page
Medical Corps
Henry 8
Wygant
Thirteenth Infantry
Leon L Roach
Fifteenth Infantry
Theodore B. Hacker
William Flnclaughlin
Medical Reserve Corps
David L. Brainard
Faris
M. Blair
Murray Baldwin
Eighth Infantry
Gordon B. Underwood
Robert Surrett
Ninth Cavalry
Fort Logan
Colo
Charles L. J. Frohwitter
Coast Artllery Corps
Walter Jo Scott
Tenth Cavalry
Fort McDowell
Cal
Seaton Norman
Fort Wingate
New Mesto
Uty
Charles N. Murphy
Thirteenth Omfan
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
Julius N. Kilian
Louisville
Fort Dieu
Welliam H. Allen
National Style Show Opens Under Merchant Tailors
The national style show opens at 2 30 PM at the Arlington Hotel under the National Association of Merchant Tailors with Rudolph welcoming designers. Exhibits feature Turkish dresses, harem fashions, and a bold jewelled display from Berry & Whitmore and ermine by Stinemetz. Open daily 2 30 to 5 30 and 7 50 to 10 30 with Bovelio’s orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Hotel
National Association of Merchant Tailors
Rudolph
Readines
Arington Hotel
Washington
Berry & Whitmore
United States
Stinemetz
Bovelio
Owen’ Owen
National Association
E. Snyder
Charles J. Columbus
Boy Loses Eye After Air Bottle Burst At Work
A 16 year old boy Willie Baker of Mount Olve suffered the loss of sight in one eye and injuries to his face and neck when an air pump burst a bottle he was compressing. The incident occurred in Woodstock. The note lists ships with arrivals and departures including Dolphin, Albany, New Orleans, Manila, and several yard movements, reflecting naval vessel movements and names such as Keay Weet and Arethusa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Woodstock
Willie Baker
Mount Olve
Dolphin
Port Au Prince
New York
Albany
New Orleans
Manila
Bailey
No Hope for Harem Skirt Style Says Paris Manufacturer
Paris woolen goods maker Alexandre Javet told The Washington Post in New York on February 13 that the harem skirt will never gain headway. He cited Europe’s spring demand for woolens, explained looser skirt styles reduce need for silk, and warned that the harem design would not flatter figures, with real fashion staying away from it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Alexandre Javet
Paris
Canada
Javet
Europe
France
Mr. Javet
Mr. Janet
Secret Newark marriage links Stokes to Denver socialite
The secret honeymoon of millionaire clubman W B E D Stokes and Denver born Helen Elwood is described amid a tale of wealth and romance. It notes Elwood's prominence in Washington and New York society, her uncle Col Isaac N Elwood's fortune, and Stokes’ plan to a Kentucky stock farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Helen Elwood
Denver
W. BE
D. Stokes
Ansonia
James Stokes
Elwood
Stokes
Mr. Stokes
New York
Miss Elwood
Washington
Isaac N. Elwood
American Steel and Wire Company
John W. Gates
Decatur
Til
Col. Elwood
Gates
Society Notes Include Bridge Parties and a Garden Wedding
Miss Duncanson and Mrs Shryock receive at 1016 Vermont Avenue while Mrs Louis A Dent and Miss Dent plan homes on February 21 and 28. Miss Ida Norment Smith hosts a bridge party with Valentine decor and a guest list of Harris stars. A wedding at 1723 Fourteenth Street NW sees Miss Julia Root wed to Mr George S Le Vine of New York in a white satin gown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Duncanson
Mrs. Shryock
Vermont Avenue
Louis A. Dent
Miss Dent
Ida Norment Smith
Valentine
Marion King
Marie—Ray
Katherine Poole
Martha Poole
Ruby Stokes
Louise Robertson
Mildred Bacon
Nina van Orsdale
Stella Carusi
Elizabeth Fulton
Lucinda Pennebaker
Frances Miller
Elise Farnum
George Kennedy
George Ray
Norman Elopfer
William Finley
John Elder
Maurice Moore
Stockton Heth
Lawrence Greene
Wellsted White
Edgar Price
John Johnson
Stuart
Dinol
Frank Binich
Miss Smith
P. D. Root
Fourteenth Street Northwest
Julia Root
George 8. le Vine
New York
A. Leibsohn
M. Deitchman
Ethel Deltchrhan
J. Schwartz
Ruth and Belle Schwartz
Dr Cook Goes Onstage in Vaudeville at Manhattan Opera House
Special to The Washington Post Dr Frederick K Cook headlined a vaudeville act in New York at the Manhattan Opera House He showed moving pictures claiming the North Pole on screen then delivered a ten minute bitter speech against the press Peary and the Arctic Trust He asserted I reached the north pole and vowed to strike back at his critics though he admitted no new data about the polar question He claimed payment was not his motive and the crowd greeted him warmly with cordial applause
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Frederick K. Cook
Manhattan Opera House
North Pole
Peary
Arctic Trust
Cook
Dr. Cook
Death Ends Strange coma of blind girl
Special to The Washing Cumberland Md Feb 14 Miss Daisy Ledane a blind girl whose hysterical coma lasted thirteen days has died. She relapsed into unconsciousness but showed moments of movement earlier. A fall at age ten caused blindness and another fall recently may have briefly affected sight. She resisted suggestion but responded to those delaying improvement. Her father John St Ledane died days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Daisy Ledane
John St. Ledane
White bread vs whole wheat health claims debated
Dr T J Allen argues against white bread favoring whole wheat for nutrition. He cites Magendie’s dog study showing white bread leading to death and references British Medical Association and the London Lancet linking fine white bread to higher appendicitis rates and poorer gut health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magendile
British Medical Association
London Lancet
Britain
White Wins National Racket Championship in Philadelphia
Frank S. White of Germantown Cricket Club captured the national squash racket title at the Philadelphia Racquet Club, defeating G W Wales of Boston in the final. White had earlier beaten Maryland State champion FLB Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Philadelphia
Frank S. White
Germantown Cricket Ub
G. W. Wales
Boston
FLB
Smith
Maryland
Valentine reflections on love and gift giving
A woman describes Valentine gifts and verses from Jim, contrasting playful romance with neighbors’ pragmatism. She cherishes unselfish affection, believing romance endures beyond marriage, and celebrates the poetry of love over mere bills and routine life.
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AESY
Sidney West
Beak Ues C Company
J. B. Gibbs
L St. N. W
A. HO
Washington Gas Light CO
Tenth Street N. W
Pearlar & Os
Muddinan & CO
12Th Street
Post
ARMY
NAVAL
F. Eckhardt
Lisut
D. A. Weaver
Indiana
E. E. Scranton
Yorktown
F. D. Berrien
Bath Iron Works
Beth
Sure W. G. Farwell
South Carolina
W. J. Rimdick
Guantanamo
Cuba
E. H. Snyder
Owen Gwen
National Association of Merchant ‘Tatters
Charles J. Columins
Bute
Great Britain
Dublin
Lady Bellingham
Lady Bute
Edward
Government Office of Works
London County Council
St. James’ Park
Trafalgar Square
County Council
Westminster City Council
Office of Works
London
J. Hepburn Yarnall
Explorer
New York Theater
CoLp
Madea Co Male
Taare Te
T. J. Allen
Coppright
Joseph B. Bowles
Confessions Young Hortiersekeeper
Barbara Boyd
Valentines
Jim
Cupid
St. Valentine
Bishop Valentine
14Th Street N. W
H Street
N. W
Shoreham
Sod
14Th Street
F Street
Cor
Marinello
Huyler
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