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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1917

Page

4

Snow Now Sues Wife Over Honeymoon and Custody

Chester A. Snow, a Maryland patent attorney, files a circuit court suit in Rockville for a limited divorce alleging Addis H. Snow deserted him during their Europe trip, abducted their infant Dexter Herbert Snow, and forced his elderly mother and niece from his home. He seeks custody of the child while Mrs. Snow contends for an absolute divorce in the District Supreme Court. Attorney John A. Garrett represents Snow. the child is currently in Mrs. Snow's custody under a District Supreme Court order.

Rockville Spouse Addis H. Snow Dexter Herbert Snow Chester A. Snow Woodside Circuit Court of Mr. Snow District Supreme Court Europe Easons Washington

Cook Strike Not Feared Says Hotel Occidental Host

Gus Bucholz of the Hotel Occidental expresses confidence that Washington cooks will not strike. He argues cooks are content with fair management and rejects influence from unemployed New York waiters who come for inaugurations. He notes the four year ago strike caused discomfort and loss for both waiters and cooks.

Gus Bucholz Hotel Occidental Washington New York

Death of Capt. J. W. Turner on Potomac mariner

Capt. Joseph W. Turner a well known Potomac and Chesapeake mariner dies at 466 G Street SW after a three month illness. He commanded a tug and helped rescue crew of the Curtis hydroplane when it crashed in the Potomac near Alexandria last year. Turner, 59, led vessels for the John Miller Company and is survived by wife Mary V. Turner three daughters Hattie Brooks Virginia Vinston Margaret Turner and two sons Claude of Newark NJ and Lloyd.

Joseph W. Turner Potomac Chesapeake G Street Turner Curtis Alexandria John Miller Company Mary V. Turner Hattie Brooks Virginia Vinston Margaret Turner Claude Turner Newark N. J Lloyd Turner Willam H. Alden Buchanan Street Arlington Cemetery Alden Post Office Department Helen Palmer Alden G. K. Woodward Boston Joseph Finckel Paul D. Morrison John William H. Alden

Births Reported and Notable Births in Washington Area

A long list records births with many parents and infants including Wise, Roberson, Pickral, Lanshan, Hartman, Grant, Freeman, Blanton, Wright, Cole, Carson, Green, Upshaw, Brownley, Briggs, Doermann, Smith, Wat kins, Gronns, Milter, Jannish, Jeffries, Holaton, Davis, Alden, Keene, Hines, Metcalf, Davis, O'Donnell, Vernon Stewart, Cassell, Turner, Grady, Fallinebee, and others. Hospital births noted at Sibley, Washington University, and Freemen's Hospital among various ages and addresses in Washington and nearby regions.

William C Edna V. Wise George L Leola V. Roberson Walter H Ida Jane Pickral Joseph FR Delia Lanshan William i Nellie J. Hartman Norman R Neva M. Grant Joseph and Mary Freeman Oscar L Alice R. Blanton John and Lauren Wright Janes Annie Cole William L Edna W. Carson Michael A. Green Washington Allen M. Austin Pittsburgh Milton Strasbarger Robert F. Upshaw Gether Lucy ¥. Brownley Lewtown John E. Briggs Charles H. Moorefield Ruth B. Watkins C. Ernest Smith Herman Manuel Flossie Kane Charles E. Cole Dark W. Lewis Hettinger N. Dak Grace J. Gronns Lakota John BE. A. Doermann Herbert J. Smith Marie Widerman Baltimore Charles EB. Fultz Louis Lingenfeler Mary A. Hanrahan Arnold Hf. P. Holaton Fla. Ave Annie M. Davis Chain Bridge Road William H. H. Alden Buchanan Et James Q. Keene Anne P. Hines Sth Fdna Metcalf Geo. Wash Geo. Wash. Univ. Hospt. 3 John David (Davis St. Elizabeth Alfred Tawhead St. Eisabeth Thomas P. O'Donnell Vernon Stewart William A. Cassell Little Siaters of the Joseph W. Turner St. Aw William Helmas Riggs John W. Grady Charles ‘Fallinebee H St. Ne Marie Bradley St. Sw Tildefanace Grosver Patterson St. Nw John F Angelo Deeds Sibley Hospital Nellie Scarborough Frank Downell Freedmen’s Hospt Georgeanna Commodore St. Nw

Flowers For Inaugural Festivities At Shaffer’s

City bulletins advertise flowers for inaugural festivities dinners and other occasions at Shaffer 900 14th offering the finest at moderate prices. The America Self Serve Last Word Table a’ Hate Dinner served 6 30 to 8 p m in the Sterling Hotel with music and dancing every night.

Shaffer America The Sterling Hotel

Open Red Cross Workroom at 1301 Connecticut Ave

The Twentieth Century Club opened a workroom at 1301 Connecticut avenue for preparing hospital supplies for the American Red Cross. About 50 members work under the civic section, aiming to stock bandages pads and garments for 24 base hospitals in case of war. The operation runs three months and may extend. Mrs Bicknell chairs the committee with Mrs Edward Clark as vice chair. Other officers include Mrs Coville Mrs Grosvenor and Mrs George Putnam.

American Red Cross Connecticut Avenue Twentiieth Century Club Ose BE. P. Bicknell Edward Clark V. Coville Gilbert H. Grosvenor George Putnam

Pinckney Morrison Sues Gormely for Injuries in Building Crash

Pinckney W. Morrison seeks $25,000 in damages from P. F. Gormely Company contractors after a falling brick in an elevator shaft at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing injured him. A verdict of $1,200 was returned. Morrison plans a motion for a new trial. Justice Biddons presided. Daniel T. Wright and Thomas Bradley led Morrison’s counsel.

Pincknney W. Morrison P. F. Gormely Company, Contractors and Builders Bureau of Engraving and Printing Morrison Justice Biddons Circuit Division 2 District Supreme Court Daniel T Wright Thomas Bradley Daniel W. Baker Frank J. Hogan

Central DC Weather and Golden Wedding Anniversary Report

The Sun and Tide table notes am pm high and low tides with times. Weather forecast for the District of Columbia Maryland and nearby areas calls for partly cloudy and colder conditions Tuesday and Wednesday with diminishing winds. Virginia and other districts follow similar patterns with fair weather later in the week but showers in the South. A storm moving from the Missouri Valley affected New England and the Great Lakes with rain and snow in several regions. The day records show temperatures ranging from 38 to 68 with a maximum of 66 and a minimum of 35. Capt Josephus Cunningham and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with about 200 relatives at 1811 K Street NW.

U. 8 Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Wauh D. C District of Columbia Maryand Virginia Missouri Valley Lake Ontario New England Lower Lake Region Ohio Valley Middle Pacific States Lake Superior Dakotas North Pacific Coast Atlantic Gulf States Tennessee Arkansas Louisiana Shoeveport Plains States Missouri Mississippi Mississippi River East Gulf States Delaware Eastport Josephus Cuniingham K Street Cunningham War Department Monroe Lowe

Runaway boy to witness Wilson inauguration in Washington

Johnnie Ryan a 16 year old from New York City was found wandering near Union Station with $70 after running away from home at 302 St. Ann Avenue in the Bronx. He told Detective Wise he came to see President Wilson inaugurated and is being held for his mother’s arrival.

Johnnie Ryan New York City St. Ann Avenue Bronx New York Union Station Wise Young Ryan Washington President Wilson

Turner's 75 Foot Plunge Yields $7600 Jury Award

Turner fell 75 feet at Seventeenth and Kenyon streets NW injuring himself and his car. The jury valued the drop at $100 per foot, awarding $7,600 against the District for damages amid claims the embankment barricade was inadequate. Attorneys Paul B. Cromelin and Fred B. Rhodes defended Turner.

Covington Circuit Division District Supreme Court Joseph A. Turner District of Columbia Solomon Turner Seventeenth Kenyon Streets Paul B. Cromelin Fred B. Rhodes

District club notices and civic events flurry in DC

A roundup of afternoon and evening meetings in Washington DC area. Dr Paul Hartch of George Washington University leads Teachers Club at 4 pm at 602 Eleventh Street NW, tea served. Robert Cresser speaks on municipal street railways and land questions at the Public Library tomorrow evening. North Capitol Eckington Citizens Association meets tonight at 7:30 at Matthew G Emery School. Mrs Susie Root Rhodes discusses DC playgrounds at the DC Federation of Women’s Clubs at the Ebbitt tonight. Missouri Society hosts its seventh annual banquet and dance at Rauscher’s tonight. Kit Carson Post G A R plans inaugural parade setup tomorrow at 1412 Pennsylvania Ave. Various lectures and concerts noted across city venues today and tomorrow.

Paul Hartch George Washington University Teacher's Club Eleventh Street Robert Cresser Cleveland District of Columbia North Capitol and Eckington Susie Root Rhodes District of Columbia Federation of Women's Clubs Ebbitt

Wilson invites guests to District National Guard reception

President Wilson and top government and city officials will be guests of honor at a reception for the District National Guard shortly after Inauguration. War Secretary Baker, District commissioners, Brig. William E. Harvey, and representatives from civic groups are among invitees. Convention Hall to host the event with soldiers en route home and unit members asked to attend.

Wilson Army Navy District National Guard Military Service Legion Board of Trade War Baker William E. Harvey Chamber of Commerce Convention Field Hospital Corps Signal Corps Battery B Unita William H. Alden

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