Power and a Monte Carlo tale of a showgirl and a miner
Miss Maude Mitten, stage name Paula Dana, sues Edward Harrison Fower, once a Monte Carlo roulette star and later a plaintiff in breach of promise cases, while Mrs Georgiana Power, wife of Colonel Power, seeks separation with alimony and counsel fees. The narrative recounts desertion, political upheaval, Paris salons, and a war era flight from luxury to hardship as the partners drift apart.
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Washington Post
New York
Edward Harrison Fower
Monte Carlo
Roulette
Maude Mitten
Paula Dana
Georgiana Davida Power
Mississippi Coronel
Daughter of Admiral Rosas Weds Lieut Garey in Texas City
Miss Alics Brewer ings, daughter of Rear Admiral Albert Ross Coss, and Lieut. Fnodh Burton Garey married last evening at the First Presbyterian Church in Texas City. The matron of honor was Mrs Arthur B Stewart with bridesmaids Alice Jess Beth Campbell Lena Garey and Louise Garey. best man was Lieut 4 Elta. The couple met during a romance spanning two years in the Philippines as Rear Admiral Rosas Coss and his party toured the world.
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Washington
Elta
Aba Misa Ross "Vienet
Lieut
Garey
Miss Madge Titeradge Star As Peter Pan At Duke Of Yorks
Miss Madge Titeradge takes the title role in a wartime pantomime season at the Duke of Yorks Theatre and avoids growing up, replacing the old Peter Pan. Miss Ferne Rogers leads the cast with London from America joining the Empire revue. The Ambassadora is praised for light hearted entertainment amid strict censorship on stage.
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Duke of Yorks
Peter
Miss Titeradge
Ferne Rogers
Miss Rogers
London
America
Bridge New Review
Jing
The
Empire
Drury Lane
Dorothy Monkman
Lyric
Bast Lynne
Anyshing
Lollies
Mile Delala
Ambassadora
Palestine Open to Buyers for Zionist Restora tion Purposes
Dr Kaplansky of The Hague told the Knights of Zion convention that about one third of Palestine could be bought for restoration as the home of the Jewish race if funds were available. He cited a Jewish National Fund total of 6 9 million francs, with three quarters invested in Palestine farm lands and a Jewish population of about 120 000, noting room for more than 3660 000 people. The war's impact on these plans was not stated. Meanwhile a Washington society wedding quieted a winter plan to yacht to Florida as Miss Ray Williams wed Edwin Johnston Gray in Nokesville Virginia, after a rapid elopement-like ceremony to avoid separation from the couple.
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Palestine
Kaplansky
Jewish National Fund Bureau
Florida
Virginia
Ray Williams
Aet
Capital Society
Bete D Williams
Imperial Apartments
Nokensville
Iyn
Edwin Johnston Gray
Washington
Chicago
Nokesville
Misa Wiliams
Mr Gray
Jack’ Gray
Manassas
Gray
Henry T Allien
New Hampshire Avenue
Dynamite attempt at Poteau dance hall fails
Early New Year’s Day in Poteau Oklahoma a dynamite plot at a dance hall injured several people and sent attendees fleeing. Two men were caught fleeing after dropping the bomb in the street causing a rupture in the pavement and a panic among dancers. Three people were injured in the rush for exits as others escaped with minor injuries.
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Ball
Oklahoma
Bryan’s Secretary Son Welcomes Seventh Grandchild
Asheville NC Jan 1 Secretary of State Bryan learns of his son’s newborn daughter as he visits Grove Park Inn in Asheville. He denies Senate plans, plans to stay in North Carolina, and spends time on Sunset Mountain surveying land with a discovered spring. A possum gift from a mountaineer arrives as he returns mud-splashed from the hike.
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Tucson
Aris
Senate
Washington Post
Asheville
Bryan
F L. Seely
Grove Park Inn
Tuscon
Brig
Sunset Mountain
North Carolina
Bulla & Simmer
Safety Grip Taught to Pittsburgh Dancers in Ballrooms
Pittsburgh officials announce that public dances will teach a safety grip to women and girls to prevent advances on the floor. Instructor Harrington Cleveland explains the grip keeps bodies apart, elbows used to deter closeness, and no contact with the partner’s torso.
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Harrington Cleveland
Pittsburgh
New York
Dean
Charles 8. Hubbard
Mra. Hallam
Hotel Astor
Cleveland
Honeymoon Flats to Add Garages for Baby Carriages
Chicago real estate dealer John Holmes plans a new eighteen apartment Honeymoon flat at Main Street and Michigan Avenue. Front entrances each feature a large storage room for infants carriages flush with sidewalk level for nurse and mother convenience. Ground broken. completion expected by May.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Flaore
Pull Men s Legs Wife Advises Divorce for Husband
New York January 1. A referee in Jerany City recommends a divorce to William Hamilton, an electrical engineer of West New York, from Mrs. Lillian Hamilton now in San Francisco, citing desertion and letters showing her infidelity.
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Washington Post
New York
Dearie
Court of Chancery
Jerany City
William #& Hamilton
West New York
Lillian Hamilton
San Francisco
Julia Nolty
West 101St Street
Manhattan
Girl of 10 Repeats 1086 Bible Verses for Prize
Galesburg Illinois January 1 Helen Lynn ten years old won first prize in the annual church contest by repeating 1 086 Bible verses from memory Laura Moorehead finished second with 738 verses The previous record was 635 verses
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Galesburg
Helen Lynn
Laura Moorehead
Open House At Local YMCA With Swims Or Shower Bath Incident
Several hundred visitors toured the YMCA during open house from 2 to 6 on New Year’s Day. Women explored the dormitories and halls while guides led tours. A small group of women attempted to view the shower baths, but ushers redirected them. The event featured a swimming exhibition witnessed by a large crowd.
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Young Men's Christian Association
TMCA
Wills Pass Probate For Several Local Estates In Court
Probate Court handles multiple wills with varied trusts and bequests. Helen M Gale receives a fund to benefit a sister and later a son, Arthur Keith, while George P Keith gets 3 000 and Arthur receives the remaining estate due to his chosen profession. Caroline Lysle’s estate places two-thirds income to a sister trustee and one-third to another, with other relatives receiving specified sums and the remainder to Lysle and Hunter. Percival B Ryan’s will leaves a home and rent to his wife while children share upon widowhood. Theresa Salomon’s will leaves equal bequests to David H Salomon and Julia Salomon. Margaret Shugrue’s will gives farm and entire estate to son Timothy E Shugrue and daughter Julia V Malone.
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Caroline Lysis
Truat
George B. Lisle
Claysville
Maxa Lysle
Isabella Wigham
Robert J Lysle
Hathe W Campbell
George B Lysle
Marguerite L. Hunter
Percival B. Ryan
Eleventh Street
Geneva H. Ryon
Grace
Paul Ryon
Thereese Salomon
David H Salomon
Julia Salomon
Margaret Shugrue
Fairfax County
Timothy E Shugrue
Julia V. Malone
Woman Held as Noted Dip Gertie Allen Arrested in St. Louis
Annie Pireboit alias Gertie Allen hailed as the world s cleverest pickpocket was captured with John Kelly Sam Goodman and a man Talbott. Police say they head a nationwide gang of pickpockets and confidence men. Travelers checks issued by Union Trust Chicago to Clarence Moffat Chicago were found among their possessions. Police say Kelly leads the gang. Rooms held jewelry including coats diamonds rubies and expensive clothing valued at 340000.
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Annie Piggott
Washington Post
St. Louis
Annis Pire- Boit
Gertie” Allen
John Kelly
Sam Goodman
Talbott
Union Trust Company
Chicago
Clarence Moffat
Kelly
Wellesley Gifts Total 2 430 000 in Fourteen Months
Boston January report by Treasurer Lewis Morze shows Wellesley College raised 2 430 000 in fourteen months after the March 17 fire. A 750 000 Rockefeller Foundation grant and a 290 000 conditional pledge from the General Education Board are among the contributions. The total includes 430 000 raised after the fire, with the bulk of the 2 000 000 remaining from various sources.
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Boston
Mass
Wellesley College
Lewis K. Morze
General Educational Board
College Hall
Rockefeller Foundation
Rome Celebrates New Year by Opening Windows
Rome observed New Year with a novel quiet act as residents held glass in hand and sang Viva Italy instead of fireworks and gun salutes. The unorthodox display produced a striking and orderly scene across the city as people gathered at windows to mark the moment.
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Rome
Italy
Liebmann Wife Seeks Separation After Honeymoon Attack
Mrs Harriette Liebmann of New York files a separation suit in Brooklyn as she accuses husband Harry Leischmann, millionaire brewer, of cruelty over seventeen years. She claims he struck her on their Washington honeymoon and later throttled her, while their son Joseph testifies to his father’s temper and an incident involving a knife and a wireless plant.
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H. L. Liebmann
New York
Washington Post
Fini
Harriette M Johnsaten-Wood
Liebmann
Supreme Court
Wood
Harry Leischmann
Brooklyn
Mr. Wood
Fera
Liebmanns
Joseph
Helen
Henry von Ende
Washington
Pasadena Rose Tournament Opens With Parade and Races
Sunshine and warmth highlighted Pasadena's annual rose parade features scores of gorgeously decorated floats viewed by thousands. Four miles of pretty girls and flowers accompanied the procession, followed by the Roman chariot race and track events between athletes from southern California colleges.
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Pasadena
Cal
Southern California
Cardinal Gibbons Hosts 50 Street Urchins
In Baltimore on January 1 Cardinal Gibbons returned from a walk to find about 900 children following him to his residence. The cardinal smiled and invited them inside as he handed out candies and pretzels and urged the youngsters to be good and grow up to be successful men.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Washington Post
Baltimore
Burns son and herself in desperate poverty tragedy
Philadelphia report says Lydia Reinholder, 28, driven by poverty, poured kerosene on herself and her six year old son Ramond, then lit a match. Both became living torches. Ramond died at St Christopher's Hospital. Reinholder survived. Husband Anthony Reinholter had been unemployed for weeks, family short of food over the holidays.
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Paria
Tilly
Faris
Ambassador Herrick
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Lydia Reinholder
Ramond
St. Christopher's Hospital
Anthony Reinholter
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