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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1914

Page

9

President frees dove after girl’s note to Wilson

President Woodrow Wilson visited Gulfport staying at a cottage. A neighborly schoolgirl, Willa Green, handed him a white dove and a note asking release and freedom to find companions. Representative Harrison investigated and confirmed the donor’s name. The dove was released as Wilson resumed a busy day of work and a motor ride.

Mr. Wilson Morrison Leara Wame Hiwg Willa Greeg Executive Pasa Christian Migg Woodrow Wilson Tonie Ge Dave Aeauer Gulfport Arya Rate Wien Reid Bebe Tennessee Gil Harrison Misa Willa Green laat-Teys Washington

Titanic Memorial Fails Art Commission Approval Yet

The Titanic memorial in the city awaits final approval from the fine arts commission while the Titanic Memorial Committee of One Hundred backs Whitney’s design. Mrs Whitney will revise and resubmit to Mrs Hammond in Paris then to the flag art committee. The Women's Titanic Memorial is led by Mrs Hammond with secretary Mrs Hammond and others, having raised $43,000 for a proposed memorial near the Tide Basin in Potomac Park.

Fine Arts Commission Col. W. W. Harts Tiffanic Memorial Committee Fine Art Commission Whitney John Hays Hammond Paris Titanic Memoria Thon John Hayan John Hays ‘Ammond E. J. Stellwagen Trasturer George MacLanahan Coansel Tidd Potuimac Park Achatae

Warns of Reachiey waving at public meeting

Officials protest a chautauqua salute involving handkerchief weaving at a Starmont area gathering in New Willard district. A draft resolution seeks police and health department support to enforce a regulation banning the gesture amid a 5000-person turnout across three public events.

New Willard District Health Department Wee Indgémant George M. Sternberg Society For the Prevention Tuberculosis Tor. Wi Webdward Enetrist Wi Piren Stormont Aid

Wife of Minkater reports bracelet theft at hotel

Mme van Rappard of the Netherlands told police a bracelet valued around 90 dollars disappeared from her room at a hotel yesterday morning after she left it unattended. The ornament carried a distinctive S-mark and trinkets. Police were notified yesterday.

Stolgg Mme. van Rappard Mme van Rappard Minkater Netherlands

Necklace fashions dazzle in Paris imports and lore

From Paris today COMER ROW style necklaces appear in woven back halter designs described as brilliant and eye catching. The prose notes women of wealth displaying strings of diamonds, with fashion decreeing the necklace worn about the neck and resting on the chest.

Paris Eid Droba

Corcoran Gallery to award five thousand prize money

The Corcoran Gallery announces a renewed art prize fund headed by former Senator Clark. A $5,000 top prize plus medals and certificates will be awarded to four painters for four best pictures in the exhibition, with eligibility rules including no previously prize receiving works and subject freedom. The event opens December this year with awards to be presented by the gallery.

Corcoran Levy Whittaip A. Clark Montane Willam A Claris Prige Corcoran Gallery Or Clark Corcorer Corcoran Corcoran “Aiiver

Spestai to Php Washington Pest and Aphas

Fragmentary OCR notes describe an incident involving Miss Amaey and Ag Athin at a university, with references to pain, singing, a train, and a high note. The text is garbled and unclear, but indicates a medical or instructional context and an abrupt event during a practice or performance.

Spestai Php Washington Pest Stareis Bmick Jan. S Miss Amaey Alsa Am Aries University Ev Heers Mise Agatin

Wife Accused Man of Infidelity and Harassment

The court heard a dramatic case against Mrs Wilhelmina Karina who alleged her husband deceived her about time and affairs with other women. She testified she endured stalking threats and pressured him with injunctions while denying most charges. The defense argued he was untruthful and too fond of other women. Justice Cardogo presiding.

New York Ranshould Deen Sidney Justice Cardogo Tiet Mra Wilhelmina Karina Attte Worring Justics Cara Ozo Reser

McLean Settles With Widow on Estate Debt

New York lawyers and friends of Donald McLean, once port official and DAR leader, arranged a settlement with Amatia Huber over $20,000 McLean held as executor of her husband’s estate. McLean’s accounting had set $10,443, but the compromise was for less than half. A separate suit by Mary W. Schepar over invested proceeds was delayed by McLean’s illness and absence from court.

New York Jas Donald- Mdbean Port of Ifq Amatia Huber Hrapx McLean Huber Gouth Hla Supreme Court Mary W. Schepar

Oldest Couple Celebrates Sixty Fourth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Walter Higgins of 0 Massachusetts avenue marked their sixty fourth wedding anniversary on Tuesday. Mrs Higgins aged about ten years older than stated and recovering from pneumonia. He is described as years old, with a long life in Maine and Washington DC as a contractor and telegraph builder. The couple have two daughters and are connected to Lane and Lane families of Portland and Waterbury Connecticut.

Walter Higgins Massachusetta Avenue Ton Higgins Jong Willis Higtons Berrin Tim Én Limington Aes Maine Canadas Ginla Hedting Austeria Washington, D.C Buetneass Almeda’ C. Lane Noe 7 Lane John W. Lane Portland George Seta Waterbury Ant Teele

Prince Wilan of Wied Contender for Albanian Throne

A report argues that Prince Wilan of Wied, elder brother of the returning prince, may accept the throne of Albania. The piece notes factions in northern Albania favor Ismet Pasha while southern Albanian leaders back Tempel Kemal Bey, amid tensions near Brindisi and border unrest.

Adistria Wilan Wied Pawéra Altania Sophia of Boneetsburg-Waldenburg Mantis Musaulmans Yoante Dasad Pasha Inset Pasha Tempel Kemal Bey

Impeachment Trial and Reconstruction Debates Under Johnson

A 1865 to 1868 overview notes President Andrew Johnson's lenient Reconstruction approach, Senate inquiries, and the impeachment trial. It covers congressional friction, removal of Edwin Stanton, and the impeachment managers led by Bingham and others, marking a pivotal early Civil War era constitutional clash and its enduring impact.

United States Guehari Washington Johbson Congress Sénate Johnson Johngon Stanton Senate

Queen Thanks Red Cross For Bulgarian Sufferers Aid

Queen Eleanora of Bulgaria thanks the American Red Cross for aid to Marfa and nearby refugees. Miss Boardman sent requests for help to National Director Bickel in Laredo Texas and reports from chambers of commerce cite poverty and malaria on the border. Charles Jenkinson has been named director of the Atlantic division of the American Red Cross.

Bikaxore Bulgaria Misa Boardman yeaterSay Natiional Direstor Bickel Laredo Tex Reiuedts Marfa Smith Chamber of Commerce Marta Inénneat Jenkinson Dirader Charles Jenkinson Lstely State Department Atlandié Aenerican Red Cross

Count in perilous tale ends with promise of peace

Miss Botsford recounts a dramatic chase across Germany and Italy involving a flirtatious Italian count who abducted her and pursued marriage. After a perilous ascent on the Pyrenees and a fall on Cravasise, the count is controlled by her demands to stop his advances. The pair, with her father, were rescued in New York aboard the steamship St Paul and plan to return to Munich.

Rémnte Realouifa Germany Italy Pyrenees Stegriede Cont Miss Botsford Munick Vel Aix Yeira America Mise Botstérd Atistincton Aioe Femme

Wisconsin Register of Deeds Auctions Common Law Marriages

Dane County Register of Deeds announces recording of common law marriage contracts for 10 cents each. Attorney statements note Wisconsin Supreme Court recognizes legal marriages between contracting parties. Announcement by Julius Gim, Dane County register, in Stilwauk es Wisconsin.

Register of Deeds Wisconsin Stilwaukes Wis Jan Apwt Wes Om Oonsin Supreme Court Ais Jollua Gim Aetna Dane County

Couple's Night Out Ends With Social Slights

In a crowded charity carnival scene, Warren and Helen observe Pavlova and other performers. Two socialites push to front, sparking humiliation for Helen while Warren laments the era and the crowd. They escape via cab, vowing to donate differently next time.

Warran Warren Helen Hilde Hottie

Crusty Ringworm Ale Over Face: A Patient’s Tale

A 1912 medical anecdote describes chronic facial crusting and itching from ringworm. The patient seeks relief from repeated scratching, scalp involvement, and skin irritation, noting temporary improvement with bath soaks and topical cures but continuing discomfort.

Obituary notices from a 旧 Philadelphia paper

The notice reports deaths and funeral plans for Bre Henrietta Buffington, wife of Harper Thomas, active in Presbyterian relief work in Philadelphia, with services at Market Street Presbyterian Church and burial in Harrisburg. It also lists services for Charles E. Meyer, former Heurich Brewing Company secretary, with masons at Rock Creek Cemetery, and for Mrs. B F Oden of Lynchburg and Appomattox connections, detailing survivors and funeral arrangements.

Henrietta c. Buffington Harper Thomas Rexbytterian Buffington Stattrun Presbyterian ‘Horse Philadelphia Charles Wood Church of the Covenant Harrisburg Market Street Presbyterian Church Charles E. Meyer Woodside Heurich Brewing Cem Pany Georgetown University, Hospital Masons Rock Creek Meyer Baltimore Me Doh B.F. Oden B. F. Oden Committée of Foreign Affairs House of Representatives Washington and Lee University Appomattox

Bulletin for Teachers Highlights Government Publication Aids

Bulletin for Teachers notes valuable information on supplementary pamphlets issued by the Bureau of Education. It urges listing material in government publications and calls attention to extraordinary documents of education. The bulletin aims to aid teachers by signaling general interest and value in these resources.

Bureau of Education Wlrna Leachera Pulletin educa‘Genel

Secretary Redfield defends verified facts at lighthouse inquiry

Secretary Redfield condemned unverified charges against superiors during the Commerce Department hearing on the lighthouse service. William J. La Varre, assistant superintendent in the Third Lighthouse District, admitted he had not consulted the lighthouse commissioner before making claims. La Varre pressed allegations against A. V. Conover, former deputy commissioner, who denied them and produced affidavits. La Varre admitted his sources had been partly discredited.

Redfield Willam J. la Varre Third Lighthouse District Tomkinsville N.Y Commerce Department Heathouse Service Taarre la' Varre la Varre Bartett Georgia Congress Bartlett A. V. Conover Atdee Canover la Warre

Aviator Vedrines Challenges Quinton For Duel

Paris report says aviator Jules Vedrines and French Aerial League president Marcel Quinton are in a dispute over an immediate duel. Vedrines, who flew Paris to Cairo, telegraphed he would fight Quinton upon returning to Paris after declining to face Henry Roux. Quinton denies ordering Vedrines to fight and notes the telegram urged reconciliation with Roux.

Vedrime League Paria Jules Vedtides Aviaton Reng Quinton M. Girton Aed Henry’ Roux Rivad Vedrines M. Quinton Roux Paris Quinton Cairo Vedvines Rots

Actor Millard May Wed After Divorce Case

Robert Millard, a fan actor visiting Gettolt Michigan, admits planning a third marriage to Mrs. Olsa Willetts who seeks a divorce from William Williams in New York. Williams, once a chaudeur for her wealthy father James Riverard, faced a New Orleans assault charge involving her former husband and the actor’s valet.

Irs Williams New Orleans

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