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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1913

Page

7

White House reception fires up with fashion parade

The article details a White House reception with over 2,000 guests in the Green and Blue rooms. Attendees include Chief Justice and Mrs White, many justices and spouses, and numerous lawmakers and their wives. Guests display elaborate gowns in white, pale pink, black, and gold, with diamonds, crystals, and rhinestones, reflecting period fashion. Celestial names appear among attendees, while the Cleveland and Taft circles participate in the evening’s events.

Dimock Raymond Patterson Elaine Pujo Mona Pujo James R. Mann Green Room White Justice McKenna Justice Day Rufus Day Oliver Wendell Holmes Holmes Tice Lurton Zurton Justice Fiughes Hughes Tus van Devanter Justice Lamar Lamar Mahton Pitney Pitney Martin A. Knapp Finer William H. Hunt John K Garland Garland Robert M. Montgomery Seth Shepard Shepard Charles Howry Mary Howry Charles Woenry Butler Army and Navy Wittum H Hunt Helen Hunt Floride Hunt Daniel Thew Wright Kite Wistaria Fleming Job Barnard Misa Overman Senator Overman North Carolina Cleveland Helen Taft Miss Cleveland Gladys Ingalls Judah N. Sears Boston Kitty Cameron John Hay Steven B. Ayres Jeanette Ayres Pearla Dorothy Deniznet Lille Valentine Wilson Misa Katherine White George Weed Wallace Katherine Whiieon Wiver Horace Lurton Justice Lurton Justice Hughes van Pavanter Justice van Devanter Joseph R. Lamar Mahlon Pitney White House Supreme Court Charles B. Howry Tore Pati Albert Akin Dorothy Kissel New York I Misa Meyer Alys Meyer Mise Mager Henry D. Clayton House Judiciary Committee Robert Henry Representative Henry Miss Henry Erga Utherlang Senator Sutherlandg Gearhart Alvan Patterson Otte Aire Day Rufus Champ Clark John W. Timmons Miss Letterman Mme Castrillo Nicaragua Calvo Costa Rica de Mendes John E. Wilkie Merg Morris Evi Eimer Black Miss Gibbs Ronald French Arthur Bliss Mies Adeline Hammond Miley Virginia Hammond Sophie Siebert Tom Willams Dudley Morgan Miriam Crosby Ord Preston Margaret McChord Willis Moore Etha Patterson Griffith Witten Degnis Ruston Neleda Riker Chermeure Batty Barphfeld Cerry Lee Chamberlain Bbie Tribe Stephens Texas Mrs. Stephens California Alice Wright Myre Russell Kentucky Eaith Rweet Jace Helen Brennin Mrs. W.sesboth Harriet Snow Mary Robson Howard Georgia Janette Smith Flarange Schnelder Helen Bishop C. E. Pagan Ee Martine Senator Martine de Lacy Judge DeLacy Clifford Haertman Crago Representative Crago J. Charles Lirtthigam Richard Hill Elizabeth Snowden Nora Diggs Rhinestone Ucktes Langley Ntucky Mra. Gudger Representative Gudger Misa Oates Qguager Miss Arbergast Gudger

Humane Society probes cruelty cases and court methods

A committee of three will investigate police court handling of animal cruelty prosecutions in the District. The Humane Society seeks to empower counsel and cover costs to relieve suffering of horses, amid reports of daily cruelties at the Arlington Hotel site and across central areas. Officials discussed securing witnesses and housing shelters for horses removed from abusive owners, while noting slip prevention devices for horse shoes and improving shelter availability.

Arington The Humane Society of the District Highlands Arlington Hotel J. C. Wise U. 8 N W.F. Downey Walter Salmon Hutching Ani Imada Pyaaldent Wallar duleon-Huteh- Une John C. Wise Willam Chandin Grimmond Kennedy Mina Harristn Lorie J. B.T. Tupper Dor Wallaceite Mra. Johan Head B.C. Hedisday Augustin S. Worthington Mise Addison Mitchell Charles A. Prouty Edward Douglas White Henry F. Bloud Nathaniel Wilson Henry BR. Brown Misa Emily Y. Lindaley Florence Cairns John P. Heap J Surer W. Clarence Duvall Ax- Sa Smif Ross ‘Perry Prank WeReway Me S. Warner E.' Clarke William M. Davidson Taylor Bayd-Dixon

Rubner Soloist with Washington Symphony at Columbia Theater

Gifted young German pianist Myna or Mis Rubner appeared as soloist with the Washington Symphony Orchestra at the Columbia Theater. She performed Tschaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, with notable technique and tone. Dr. Heinrich Hammar conducted with delicate feeling as the orchestra supported the soloist. An encore featured a Rachmaninoff piece. The program opened with the Lohengrin prelude and Dvorak Slavonic Dances.

Pianis Washington Symphony Orchestra Columbia Migs Dagmar de Céyval Bubner Pleniste Washington Heinrich Hammera Rachmaninov

School officials plan age screening for new term entry

The Xindergertén entry process aims to determine eligibility for children to join the first grade in the second term of the current year. Officials will have materials ready by the start of term, set for February 3, to ensure timely enrollment.

Suffrage Pageant Aerial Display Planned For Washington

Suffrage organizers in Washington plan a March 3 4 pageant on the Treasury steps with an aviator in an aeroplane to deliver a Votes for Women banner. A central Columbia figure and a man in stripes float symbolize home life and voting progress. Prominent society figures from Philadelphia and New York join committees as plans advance.

Washington Pennsylvania Avenue Treasury Department Glenny Tinnin Misa Bernetta Mra Cara Moore Commodore Moore Blankenberg Philadelphia George Td, Porter Public Safety Lawrence Lewis, Jr Philadelphia Society Pennsylvania Benton C. Becker Irving Street Luther Mott New York John Fremont Richard Weightman Anne Hamilton Pitzer Champ Clark Colorado

Woman asks only of friend who shot her husband

Mrs. Roomie Stevens, widow of the man shot by a friend near Takoma Park, rests at Garfield Hospital as doctors report her improved condition and say a deflected bullet remains lodged near the spine. The shooter awaits coroners jury action, with an inquest set for 11:30 this morning.

Robert &. Thomas Tenth Precinct Roomie Stevens Takoma Park Garfield Hospital Thomas Phomag Pgthes Coronar Stevanst Bers. Slavens’ Ife

DOH NOT BAR TURKEY TROT AT RELIEF BALL

Miss Nanice Randolph Heth denied any order banning turkey trot music at the Southern Relief Society ball. She accused newspapers of misrepresenting the society’s memory to sow dissension and stated there are no disputes within the organization.

Nankie Randolph Heth Southern’ Relief Society Nanui¢ Randolph Heth Miss Heth

Sues Banker for Divorce in Newark Court

Mary Harvey Sands files for divorce from Tucker Kingsford Sands, vice president and director at Commercial National Bank of Washington, seeking alimony of 35 a month and a counsel fee. Vice Chancellor Hawes grants temporary support pending final decision. Sands, reelected director, resides at 200 A Street SE. He left Mrs. Sands in September 1909 and has not been seen since February, with filings noting his continued bank ties and court jurisdiction over New Jersey matter.

Sands New Jersey Senda Tucker

Two Lectures at Belasco by Faversham and Keenan

The Belasco Theater hosted two Drama League lectures by William Faversham and Frank Keenan under the Washington center. Faversham praised theatre education and shared career anecdotes including a Hamlet routine from age 18, while Keenan critiqued commercial managers and NY theatre, noting the risk equates to a big gamble. Julie Opp was sidelined by laryngitis, limiting the planned third speaker.

William Faversham Frank Keenan Drama League Wiliam Baversham Belasco Theater Washington Center Drama League of America Hamlet Keenan New York United States Julie Opp

Adams Express Chief Defines Parcel Post Attitude

W M Barrett, president of Adams Express Company, announces policy toward the parcel post service. He says the company will devote its energies to improving service and urges staff to avoid faultfinding, demonstrating the express companys distinctive advantages to its customers.

Adams Express Company W. M. Barrett Barrett Adama Express Company

DIES ON WAY TO DINNER SHOCKS FRIENDS AT HOTEL

Mrs Frances Bennett widow of Arthur Bennett United States consular agent aged 60 died after apoplexy at Emergency Hospital minutes after collapsing near Raleigh Hotel as she entered for dinner with friends. Coroner Nevitt notified. Sister Mrs Susan Kimberley to arrange funeral.

Raleigh Frances Bennett Arthur Bennett United States Nevitt Bennett Susan V. Kimberley Seaton Street Twelfth Street Charles W. Hyde Kimberley Slater

Installed by Foresters Court of Washington Officers Install

Foresters of America Court Washington No 2 held its annual officer installation at Beagles Hall 601 E Street NW Deputy Grand Chief Ranger L C Seibel presided Officers installed included Chief Ranger W A Gibson Vice Chief Ranger T Gray Treasurer James KE Hall Financial Secretary G A Freer Recording Secretary H G Seboure Senior Woodward R H Harvey Junior Woodward James McDonald Senior Beadie W J Nelson Junior Beadie J T Gilroy Physician Dr H Trimble Trustee for three years R Rohrer Music provided by F Dougherty Lee Moxvney and Frank Todden

Court of Washington Eagle Hall Court Washington Foresters of America Beagles’ Hall E Street Northwest L. C . Seibel W. A Gibson T. Gray James Ke, Hall G. A. Freer H G Seboure Woodward R. H. Harvey

Retail Merchants Banquet to Feature Noted Speakers

The Raleigh Hotel hosts a Friday evening retail merchants banquet with speakers including Senator Miles Poindexter, Representative Julius Kahn, Commissioner Cuno Rudolph, May Sylvester, and Harry Frane. Organizing office led by R. Pp. Atprews, Isaac Gans, and Sydney West.

Miles Poindexter Raleigh Hotel Julius Kahn Cuno Rudolph May Sylvester Harry Frane

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