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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1912

Page

7

Crushed satin gowns and pink rhinestone gowns parade at gala

A crowded ballroom portraits Mrs Stimeon in black crepe with pearls while Mrs Fisher glowed in blue satin and lace. Numerous guests wear white satin, mauve crepe meteor, pink chiffon, and other rich fabrics with pearls, diamonds, and crystal embellishments. Names include Nagel Taft Weare Calderon Oliver Overman and many more attended in elaborate ensembles.

Bn Allvey Stimeon Mrs. Fisher Mrs. Nagel Taft Helen Deen Harriet Anderson Misa Catherine Anderson Mia Mies Meyer Bakhmetof Rumian Ar Les Innina Beatrice Cusant Froihan Arubagsadar Calderon Eilena Calderon Robert Shaw Olver Mias Maclore Oliver Sofia Ayer Suarman Miles Bellen Noble Lernear Darlington Ale Leotard Gen. Wood Misvin W. Tinunena Waeadil Ty Vailey Lugh Palmer Migta Mrelat Overman Senator Overman North Carolina Edwin Clark Gregory Mra Overman Misa Kathryn Overman Miss Wood Otter Representative Wood New Jersey

Fashionable women in satin and lace at society gathering

The roster lists numerous attendees in white satin, pink and blue brocade, and other fabrics, each with embroidery, crystals, pearls, and lace. Names include Mrs. Garrard, Mrs. Clarence Edwards, Miss Brooks, Mrs. Page, Miss Dorothy Brooks, Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Hitchcock, Mrs. Conrad, and many others, often paired with jewelry and corsages.

Ture Edwards Clarence Edwards Buck New York Welter Francis Brooks A. Roos San Francisco William Graeme Harvey Richard Wainwright, Jr Edward Carpenter Turner St. Louis Capt Carpenter Miew Marien Turner Canerton Migs Caperton Mills Parking California Page Fangter Page Pearie Mins Page EK. C. Brooke Dorothy Brooks Dorothy Taylor Warren Senator Warren Gilbert M. Aitchcock Mias Huth Hitchcock Renner George E. Chamberlain Richard Sylvester Caspar H. Conrad, Jr Conrad E. N. Johnston Johnston Jace Duggatin Trotter U. S A Mary Johnson Misnouri Mise Wille Albay Miss Heth Virginia Heth Miss Pickett Heth Gidpkten Heth John P. Thompson Col. Thompson M. B. Mercer R. E H. Thornton Fairfax Misa Eva Schacklette

Threats Sent to Arnold Targeted Dorothy Arnold Case

New York police arrest 28 year old Bessia Green a mulatto for mailing threatening letters to W H Arnold father of Dorothy Arnold who vanished from home over a year ago Detectives say a group of about six people have sent fifteen letters since last June demanding large sums under threats of shooting Mr Arnold Green was held on 2000 bail New arrests are expected and letters included demands for 1000 with warnings that Arnold’s other children would disappear if not paid.

New York Bessia Green Vanda B. Arnold Dorothy Arnold Green Arnold Judy Kelteh

Tech Minstrels Debut Draws 1,200 at McKinley School

About 1200 people attended the Tech Minstrels opening night at McKinley Manual Training School. The auditorium was packed and the performers were well received. Cast members included H Alvin Lake Raymond Wells Mark De Gradge Be Gibson and many others with Roy Claflin Olive W Dennis Alexander B Many Nelson M Mclepin J Erm Smith Joseph S Witton George Wells and Theodore Howard listed among organizers.

Eaw McKiniey Manual Training School H. Alvin Lake Raymond Wells Mark de Gradge Be Gibson Wwiniam Peacock, Jr Crow Archie L. @theon H. Ernest Galion Dry Frank E. Morgan Allen Cai Donegan John T. Rudy Falter I. Baunders Gilbert F. Haul ‘Onyan HB. Dieton Karl B. Walkar Mawin Felt Charles M. Wi ‘Hlopter Edward * Ly Hardiaty A. Hahn J. Elyoy Pumphrey D. Gibbons B. Campbell J. Johnson Ernest B. Blau B. McGowan Fred W. Todaon Royal Winker Perrie McLean Roland Thompson L. Ettenger Herman A. Bley Yea N Low Frank 8. Procter Harold R. Northrup Lee Crendall John H. Philips Charles Ro Appal Reader Schmidt Clay C. Holmes Arpold ¥. Stubenrauch, Jr Salvadore Cartota L. Jackson Adolnb A. Doty A. Klrnst

Fall Kills Carpenter E Williams Succeeds to Fajurien After Injury

An 80 year old carpenter, E Williams, died after a fall down stairs from the second to the first floor of the Willard building at 1612 Street Northwest. He was found unconscious by workmen, transported to a hospital with a fractured skull and cerebral hemorrhages. Coroner Nevitt stated the death occurred at the emergency hospital last night.

E. Williams Wilard Atreet Yemtewlay Witten H Williams Amergency Nevitt William Yell

Disappearance of Mrs Greever Baffles Police Complication

The Rev Walton H Greever of Columbia and editor of the United Synod searches for his wife Mrs Mary Greever who vanished last Friday after leaving Miles Laurae Ryan in Philadelphia. Detectives and hospital staff report no trace despite hotel and station inquiries across multiple states.

Hig Walton H. Greever Columbia, & Co United Synod Mra. Greever Boardman Police Department Miles Laurae Ryan Coraca Street Miss Ryan AN4 Vinita All Hotels Hagar J. Grasver Taswell Arthur Kohn Columbia Theodore Bryemel Philadalphia Union Greeyer

Will of Misa Daingerfield Probate Initiated In Maryland

The will of Misa Eien C. Daingerfield who died February 15 is filed for probate. The estate valued around 2.0 percent to be distributed to Catholic charities Georgetown University receives old paintings by Mr. and Mrs. Brent of Richmond. The portraits of Daingerfield ancestors go to the Maryland Historical Society. Richard Thompson is executor. Ada Lacey and other relatives receive specified sums. Clergy and institutions get multiple bequests including St. Mary’s Upper Marlboro and St. Aloysius Church. The rest of the Prince George county real estate is divided among Hilary, Philip B K, and John S B Daingerfield.

Misa Eien C. Daingerfeld Georgetown Universty William Brent Richmond John Carroll Dlegnur Dargall Carroll Brent Waingerfield Maryland Historical Society Baltimore Richard ©. Thompson Virginia Key Duingerfel Cardinal Gibbons Poplar Hilano Upper Mar Misa Dalngarfeld Henry Deine Berfield Prince George Counly Mize Daingerfield Hilary Philip B. K John 5. B. Daingerfield Cataia John Henry Philip Lorenzo Daingerfields Katherine Bonsil Daingerfield Nieve Virginia Key Daingerfield ister-In-law Arah Carter Charlotte R. Dillingham Mouk Reverdy J. Daingerflald Eleanor ¢. D. Carter Minnie Lillian Chew Richard G. Thompson Thompagon of Honey Beverly Daingerfield

Pythians Name Officers at Calumbiq Grand Lodge Session

The District of Calumbiq grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias opened the second evening of the convention at the Pythian Temple. Ten members attended as legislation on the order and annual officer elections occupied the session. Officers elected for the ensuing year include Grands Chancellor George W. Haley and Grand View Chancellor Robert Stoufe with several others re-elected or reflected.

Grapd Lodge Calumbiq Knights of Pythias Erelgak Ia Pythian Temple Order George W. Haley Grand View Robert Stoufe Charles W. Henderson Henry J. Aevan

Authority Over Car Lines Boosts Interstate Regulation Power

The Interstate Commerce Commission argued before the U S Supreme Court its power to regulate street railways crossing state lines. The case focused on reducing Omaha Nebraska to Council Bluffs Iowa fares from 16 to 10 cents, with broad implications for many cities nearby.

United States Supreme Court Interstate Commerce Commissign Commission Omaha Nebr Coynell Bluffs Towa

Hood's Sarsaparilla Eyed For Scrofula Cure

An 1900s style testimonial describes Hood's Sarsaparilla as effective against scrofula. The writer, Tisha Taecka of Barrington, claims relief after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla and Sareatala tablets, noting the symptoms vanished and recommending the medicine.

Rebels Lose Santa Maria in Mexican Revolt

A chaotic Mexican news summary notes a revolt near Santa Maria north of Cuernavaca with federal troops seizing towns in Soreton after a morning to noon battle. Reports mention 27 prisoners and guards killed in Puebla, escaped prisoners, and a military response, plus bandit raids in Sonora and unrest in Madero and Cananea amid revolutionary chatter.

Mexico City Santa Maria Cuernavaca Prigone Poyglan Ariz Prem Cananea Mababl Nogales Sonora Bomex Francisco Orreon Mexico

Lockwood's Body En Route From Chicago to Washington

The body of Chariea B. Lockwood a Washington correspondent for the Dutath Wineanain died of tuberculosis on a train bound for New Iberia and will be mourned in Washington. Funeral services will be at J Willam Laa's Undertaking Room on Pennsylvania Avenue Thursday at 4 30 AM with a burial at Rock Creek Cemetery. A tribute will be paid at a meeting of the corps of correspondents in the Senate press gallery this afternoon at 1 PM.

Fewspaper Remaino Chicago Chariea B. Lockwood Dutath ‘Wineanain New Bmegica Yng Washington Burlitt Rock Creek Cemetery Aorea Senate Lockwood

Lectures on Arid Lands Quietly Promotes Irrigation Progress

United States Reclamation Service director H Newell spoke to the Civil Service Council at the Public Library outlining a 71 000 000 four month push to reclaim arid western lands. He cited vast acreages transformed from desert via irrigation and crops valued at significant per acre gains. Dutch Supper at Rifles Armory Highlights parish fund-raising dinner with 4 to 9 o'clock seating. The evening featured vaudeville entertainment and dancing after the meal. Committees listed include Mrs Robey Mrs Hughes Mrs Lantell Mrs Keane Mrs Molte Mrs Buckley Mr Campbell Mrs Lynch and others with Miss Bremahan Kans Lynch Lin Maxander Curtin Kendall and more.

H. Newell United States Reclamation Pervice Civil Service | Council Newell Rifles Armory Joseph's Catholic National Files Archory Clemants Robey Hughes Lantell Keane Molte Buckley Campbell Lynch Mea. Puller Bremahan Kans Lin- Maxander Curtin Kendall Qu. Lenmen Gehman Sprockice Elling Costigan

Aged Washington man vanishes after walk from daughter’s home

Dahle Mehrling an 89 year old longtime Washington resident, disappeared after leaving his daughter’s home near Fourth Street and avenue. Police and family search for him. he has a gray beard, white hair, weighs about 160 pounds, stands about 5 feet 8 inches, and is known for running a neighborhood grocery business for over six decades with a shop previously at Sixth and T Streets.

Dahle Mehrling Washington George Mehrling Pouthwegt Inez Mehrltng George L. Stahl George Mehrting Charles Long F. Street Wiliam Denplayn Giesboso Font Ezra Hoffman Avex Frederick Hig Charles Scherrer Kla Fon Mra Stahl Himes Tesboro Point Mehming MehNing Sixth and T Ptrests

Bloom denies fight with noncommissioned officer

Lieut Frank Bloom of the Fourth field artillery denied reports he fought a noncommissioned officer at Port D. A. Trisgell Wyoming. A telegram to Simon Wolf said the story is untrue and without foundation. Wolf had sought Bloom's statement as part of an inquiry into the incident, but Bloom telegraphed no action.

Simon Wall Fat Frank Bloom Fourth Field Artillery Port D. A. Trisgell Wyo Bloom Simon Wolf Wolf Joseph Garrard Fort Myer Young May Weit Lieut. Bloom

Fourth Degree for K of C Students Gather for Ceremony

One hundred and sixty members of the Knights of Columbus will gather tomorrow evening to receive their fourth degree at Nations Hall. Delegations arrive from Maryland and Virginia for the ceremony followed by a memorial program at St Pauls Church. Charles W. Carr will confer the degree with a procession of leaders named. a memorial map will be unveiled and a pontifical sermon by Rev J McGuire.

Knights of Columbus Hey Maryland Virginia Masaachupette George Worthington Charles W. Carr Tistriet of Columbia Degres Commutia Philly Warren D. A. Edwards Thoman B. Nolan F. P. Sheehy Richard A. Curtin George P. Kolb St. Paul's Church Y Atreata Paul’e Change Choir Wader Affl Winchester J. McGuire Cathallg Univeraity

Peace Meeting Adds Bwagar Kerley to Navy League Speakers

Representative Bwagar Kerley of Kentucky was added to the sneakers at the Navy League peace meeting to be held at Memorial Continental Hall Friday. President Taft will deliver the chief address with Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright and Francis Adams of Boston among the other speakers. The event starts at 1 pm as the opening moment of the league's two day convention.

Bwagar Kerley Kentucky Navy League Memorial Continental Hall Taft Richard Wainwright Neries Francis Adama Hoston League

Teachers Hear C B Ball At Weekly Meeting

Superintendent R Ball of the teacher training department spoke last night at a session of the school association meeting. Other speakers included John Barker and Mrs Wilbur F Crafts.

Mlumbi Basday Sekee R. Ball Teachura Banday Behool Association John 9. Barker Wilbur F. Crafts

Maids Extinguish Fire at Buchanan Residence

Household staff in the family of Brigadier General James Buchanan at 210 Massachusetts Avenue quickly formed a bucket brigade to quell a fire in the Butler's room sparked by an overheated stove. Maids Mary Perkinson Lotter Parnell and Lillian Van derveer summoned help and, with the fire department arriving, prevented further damage though the blaze burned out.

Lotter Parnell Lillian Vandervere Sayvant

Slayer of Husband Freed From Asylum in New York

Frances O Shaughnessy, who killed her husband George on May 5 claiming she shot to save a soul, was acquitted on grounds of insanity. Rele ased from Manhattan State Hospital on February 0K after judge ordered confinement, doctors found no ongoing insanity and deemed the disturbance a transient emotional mania. She had unsuccessfully urged her husband to stop his attentions to another woman before the shooting.

Asylum New York Frances O'Braughnessy George Manhattan State Hospital Poster

Americans Get Art Gems in Berlin Auction Sale

In Berlin a collection of old masters from Edward F. Weber of Hamburg opened for sale. Collectors from Europe and America attended. notable bids included 147.50 for a Virgin and Child by Andrea Mantegna. The Boston museum bought an altar triptych for 318,000 and an unknown master’s Crucifixion for 60,000. The day’s total reached 43,600 dollars.

Herlin Germany Lepke Agetion Berlin Cdime Edward F. Weber Hamburg Europe America Francois Klebberger Paria Andrea Mantegna Klebberger Boston Atarevaren

Accused of Robbing Actress at Scranton Hotel Theft

Pittsburgh police arrested Trattie Conn and Cann in connection with a $4000 jewelry theft from the Blanche Ring actress while she was performing in Scranton last October. Cann and his wife, hotel workers, fled soon after the incident. Marie Gilliam of Scranton was later arrested on charges of larceny aiding in the case. Jewelry valued at 2000 was recovered from the Ring property.

Pittsburgh Paev Trattie Conn Scranton Cann Beaton Marie Gilliam Aharget Deserrt Mlanche Ring de Alas Ring

Policemen Chase Locomotive Through City Yards

In Chisago a runaway Baltimore and Ohio freight engine sped for miles in yards after its crew left the cab. Police from three stations pursued it, three gallon stations aided, and the engine derailed when finally confronted. Officers joked about the danger as patrol horses were recalled and the engine was reported safe.

Chisago Baltlinera Ohio Freman Wheating Patrol Horsen

Danger in rails prompts Indiana railroad probe

Investigation by the Indiana Railroad Commission examines allegations that railroads demand extremely hard steel rails causing brittleness and a rise in accidents. William J. Wood, commission member, notes reports across states of fractured rails hardened to supposedly last longer, risking safety.

Indianapolla Tad Indiana Railroad Commission William J. Wood

Paroled Inmates From Federal Prison Reach Freedom

Leavenworth Kansas February 40 Frank Forking of Philadelphia and Archie Smith of Washington DC were released on parole from the federal prison. Forking served two years for sending improper matter through the mail. Smith served two and a half years for larceny. Edward Heyer of Guthrie Ohio paid a $26 fine and began serving the remainder of a four year robbery sentence.

Leavanworth Kans Frank Forking Phiadelphia Archie Smith Washington, D.C Perkins Smith Edward Heyer Guthrie Ohio

Prison for King's Physician in New York

New York court convicts Jgmea Togna for practicing medicine without a license. He must pay 40 dollars and serve 20 days in jail. He had claimed decoration by the King of Italy and service as an assistant to the king's physician. The verdict was by the court of special sessions on a complaint from the New York Medical Board.

New York Jgmea Togna Italy Muat Tombs Court of Special Sessions Bis Badets

Jusserand to Speak in Chicago for Washington Birthday

Chicago February 20 officers of the Union League Club said Jules Tunkerang a French ambassador to the United States accepted an invitation to deliver the principal address at the Washington birthday celebration in Chicago Thursday Ambassador Jusser will arrive in Chicago tomorrow A dispatch from Richmond Virginia said Samuel Adama a Negro about years old has been cited in connection with a murder in Alexandria detectives report two eyewitnesses to the murder ready to testify in Richmond police at Alexandria headquarters pursued the arrest and are ready to reveal the commission of the murder time described in the dispatch unnamed man murdered is not named

Jusserand Chicago Union Laague Club Today Jules Tunkerang United States Junser Moucher Alexandria Richmond Samuel Adama

Banquet Promotes Reform In Greek Fraternities

Washington alumni chapter of Sigma Chi held a Chevy Chase Club banquet where Hamilton Douglas states fraternities should aid college authorities in developing moral, intellectual, and physical powers. He cites elimination of gambling and drunkenness as a natural outcome. notable attendees include Lafayette Pence and Dr. Robert Farnam, with many others from cities nationwide.

Washington Slama Chi Chevy Chase Club Hamilton Douglas Atlanta Ga Walter L. Fisher jInterior George Ade Douglas Egwin J. Meklse G. Holdewor T) Gordon J. C. Bloodgood Baltimore Lafayette Pence Carl A. Mapes Robert Farnam Wallace Radcliffe Mare J. Holdaworth Gordon Hii Man F. Hurst Handy Robert F. Nam Morven Thompson Paul Freeman Harry Meyer Harry T. Frost A. J. Mc. Welway WW. Bride Philip Walker Snowden Ashford R. B. Patterson F. R. Clark Irving Haws Ho Handy Holdaworth Gordon Rowin J. Meee M. Thompaop James H. Donovan T. W.mcreynolds M. Packard J. F. Barnes George A. Weaver Biscoe Ravert Fama Acker J. W. Myera Henry W. Zen J. B. MgcCawley Halla B.J. McMu W. A. Morgan G. H. Ablideen H. W. Moffett Robert Z Daniel Gf. Crother Dr. I Good Daniel M. Dalzell Pati Freeman Ridgiey G. Hunt Lewis W. Weaver Clyde B. Weikert F. M. Harrmor Byron Morse Fred

Newspaperman Taney Stricken in Wheeling

Special to The Washington Pope Ripster publisher Charles H. Taney general manager and owner died suddenly at his desk after a brief illness. Taney, a longtime Democratic press figure in the state, was 65 and survived by his wife and two children on the editorial staff of the Register.

Wheeling W. Va Charles H. Taney Ripister Mr. Taney Tie James B. Taney The Register Cleveland J Belfast Ireland

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