Earl Curzon Takes Bride In Private London Ceremony
Earl Curzon of Kedleston wed Mrs Jace Elvina Duggan in a quiet London chapel ceremony officiated by the Archbishop of York. A small lunch followed with eight to nine guests including the bride’s children and Curzon’s daughters. Curzon, a former viceroy of India and member of the British war council, was widowed from his first wife Mary Victoria Tate Levis Lester of Chicago.
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London
Earl Curzon
Kedleston
Jace Elvina Duggan
Lambert Palace
Cosmo Gordon Lang
York
Francis Curzon
Lord Curzon
Britfish War Council
India
Mary Victoria
Tate Levis ZA
Lester
Chicago
Countess Curzon
Alabama
Munroe Hinds
Brazil
Alfred Duggan
Buenos Aires
Funeral of Maj. Clayton Receives Full Military Honors
Maj. Clayton died in San Antonio last week from a fall from his cavalry horse and was laid to rest in Arlington with full military honors after services at St. John's Church. A detachment from Fort Myer Second Cavalry escorted the honor guard to the church and cemetery amid attendance by senior staff officers. Honorary pallbearers included Col R. E. L. Michie and Col G. B. Duncan among others. Mr and Mrs Frances A. Weaver celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with children and many friends in attendance.
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Powell Clayton
San Antonio
Arlington
St. John’s Church
Second Cavalry
Fort Myer
R. BE. L. Michie
G. B., Duncan
Jessie MclI. Carter
W. W. Harta
Douglas McArthur
J. R. M. Taylor
Dennis Nolan
Harry Cootes
Social Premieres and Washington Reception Lines
Washington society notes a fluid stream of box seats and receptions. Margaret Wilson attends a Boston Symphony concert and guests include Judy Hitz and Mrs. Pickett. Numerous dignitaries and families, from the Lansing and Dulles circles to the Baker and Daniels households, participate in teacups, dinners, and at home events. Mrs. Adamson hosts Congress Hall reception with newlyweds Representative and Mrs. Adamson. the piece labels it an unfair bridal party.
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Margaret Wilson
the National
Boston Symphony
Judy
William Hitz
la Salle Corbell Pickett
Countess von Bernstorff
Baker
Ward Denys
Calderson Carlisle
Walter Bruce Howe
Thomas Spring-Rice
Lisner
Foote
Hartmann
Dinner for Japanese Envoy At Washington Reception
A Washington dinner last evening honored Japanese Ambassador Aimaro Sato. Guests included Swiss Minister Mme Ritter, Norwegian Minister Mme Bryn, Representative John Jacob Rogers and spouses, French military attache Col Vignal, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Davies. Also present were Judge and Mrs Sidney Ballou, Dr and Mrs Theodore Richards, Miss Helen Woodrow Bones, and Mrs Melville J Ingalls with Miss Jadys Ingalls awaiting January in Washington. The Wrightsons depart for Peru for three months, related to Gen. Gorgas’s tropical disease mission. The Netherlands minister and Mme van Rappard joined Willard dinner. Rear Adm Harris hosted a Playhouse dance for Misa Reeves Harris with about 125 guests, elaborate decor, and a midnight supper.
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Saulahury
Aimaro Sato
Mme. Ritter
Mme. Bryn
John Jacob Rogers
Col. Vignal
Mme. Vignal
Joseph E. Davies
Sidney Ballou
Theodore W. Richards
Helen Woodrow Bones
Frederick RB. Harris
Playhouse
Misa Reeves Harris
Archibald Livingstone Parsons
Mrs Borden Foils Jewel Burglar At Rich Washington Home
Mrs Borden, wife of Arctic explorer John Borden, surprised a burglar at the Lake Shore Drive mansion in Washington. A jewel case containing gems was left untouched as the intruder fled after being found by Mrs Borden. The incident prompts mention of social pages detailing guests and events at Lafayette and Willard hotels, with society figures such as the Rutherford family and Senator Poindexter among those noted in the same dispatch.
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Chicago
Lake Shore Drive
John Borden
Heider Hildreth Nuptials Highlight New Years Day Wedding
The marriage of Ruth Cleora Hildreth and Charles W. Heider took place at noon on New Year’s Day in Washington. Rev. John Van Schaick Jr. officiated as the couple exchanged vows with only immediate family present. The bride wore blue taffeta and georgette crepe, carried roses and lilies, and wore a fold brooch from her maternal grandfather. Attendant was matron of honor Mrs. Richmond Clapperton. After the ceremony the couple left for a northern trip and will reside at 1904 Calvert Street after February 1.
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Ruth Cleora Hildreth
David Merrill Hildreth
Charles W. Heider
George D. Heider
John van Schaick
Jjr
Church of Our Father
Richmond Clapperton
New York
W. B. Hibbs & Co
Mrs. Heider
Calvert Street
White Sulphur Springs Holiday Visitors Hit Inks and Trails
Holiday post festive crowds linger as the arriving colony seeks rest. St John Webb and Samuel G Rea walked the Inks this morning playing eight holes. F W Leadbetter Pittock Clarence Payne plus Mr and Mrs Malcolm Whitman were seen. Mr and Mrs W M Wilshire drove to Sunset Gap Elmhurst Farm for luncheon and Mrs Edwin Gray hosted a tea. Mr Larg Anderson arrived tonight to take the cure.
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Tone
St. John Webb
Samuel G. Rea
F. W. Leadbetter
Pittock
Clarence Payne
Malcolm Whitman
Sunset Gap
Elmhurst Farm
W. M. Wilshire
New York
Sunnybrook Farm
Edwin Gray
Larg Anderson
Mrs French Vanderbilt Seeks Bridle Path at Newport Beach
Mrs. French Vanderbilt filed a petition with Newport County's representative council requesting a bridle path across the public beach to ease horse traffic. The proposal cites growing social riding interest and will be reviewed by a 25 member committee after signers backed the plan. Notables and officers including Rear Admiral Chadwick and Captain Williams were mentioned in social movements and travel updates from Newport.
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Newport
R. I
French Vanderbilt Yeaterday
Representative Council
French Eh, Chadwick
U. S&s. NL
Mra
Chadwick
Virginia
John K. Robinson
Robinson
Baltimore
Lorillard Spencer, Jr
New York
Grace E. Carrol
David King
Willams
Lima
U.S. N
Norfolk
National park paintings shown at museum conference
The first annual exhibit of national park paintings opened at the National Museum as delegates and officials gathered for a national parks conference. Secretary Lane and Senator Smoot led remarks urging greater congressional support for parks, with talks on hotel at-cost services and publicity to boost public interest and preparedness.
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Lane
Senator Smoot
National Museum
National Parks Conference
Department of the Interior
Charles D. Walcott
Smithsonian Institution
the Interior
Utah
John Dickiinson Sherman
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Thompson
Tuane
Congress
Reed Smoot
Enos Milla
John Dickinson Sherman
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Harvard students return after holidays then reception at Williamson home
Mr. F. Dennette Adams and Mr. A. Hadden Alexander resume studies at Harvard after holidays while visiting Dr. and Mrs. Samuel F. Adams. The grand chapter Co. E. S&S and their spouses plan a reception tonight from 8 to 9 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Cabell Williamson, 24 Iowa Circle, noting Williamson as past M. W. G. patron of C. B. 8.
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Miles Poindexter
Miss Rutter
Spokane
Wash
Laurin Williams
Poindexter
Yale
F. Dennette Adams
A. Hadden Alexander
Samuel F. Adams
Harvard
Grand Chapter
Co. E. S&s
Debate on national parks and American spirit in session
Representative Jenroot of Wisconsin urged expanding national parks to preserve places of historic beauty but suggested future development when public demand for open spaces increases. He contrasted city dwellers with men who love the open and live with a spirit tied to the country.
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J.enroot
Wisconsin
Fire in the McAdoo Home Damages DC Residence and Warehouses
Fire damaged the home of Treasury Secretary William G. McAdoo at 2132 R Street NW after starting in rags in the basement. Earlier, Engine Company No. 27 fought a chimney blaze at 4008 Gault Place NE, and John R. Richards Co warehouse near Half Street and Wotomac Avenue NE sustained about 2560 dollars in damage yesterday afternoon.
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William G. McAdoo
Suffrage Leaders Meet National Committee Friday Plans
Mrs Belmont and other notable suffrage figures will join the national executive committee of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage at Cameron House Friday to map the March 1 to 3 convention schedule. Alice Paul presides as members gather, with plans for a Sunday March 4 demonstration and a White House audience to follow.
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Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Cameron House
W. Thompson Burch
William Kent
Representative Kent
California
United States
Alice Paul
Jancy Burns
C. H. P. Belmont
Harriet Stanton Blatch
John W. Brannan
Gilson Gardner
Donald R. Hooker
Lawrence Lewis
Misa Anne Martin
Lewis
China
Continental Hall
Daughters of the American Revolution
Congressional Union
Wilson
New York
Inez Milholland Boissevain
Statuary Hall
San Francisco
White House
Syrian Relief Ship Delayed On Long Voyage
The naval collier Caesar carrying about 100,000 people in need of food and clothing has faced a six day delay en route to Syria. It was due to arrive at Cadiz on January 7, though the cause of the setback was not disclosed.
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Syria
Cadiz
State Department
Central High Set to Grow to 2500 as Midyear Plans Move
Washington public schools reopen after holiday with busy weeks ahead. Board of Education meets at Franklin School to set dates for midyear commencement, likely January 29 to February 1. Central High expected enrollment near 2,500, with dedication exercises postponed to early February over two days for formal ceremony and alumni events.
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Board of Education
Central High
Washington Public Schools
Irn
Franklin School
Thurston
Central High School
Central
Thurston Alan
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Osaka, Japan
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