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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1907

Page

35

Annuity Will Probate Filed After Mrs Tuckerman Death

Lactus Tuckerman's will, probated in Washington after filing in New York, leaves widow Mrs. Tuckerman a $24,000 annual annuity and the I Street home plus Stockbridge estate. Upon her death, seven children and Mrs Lucy Sedgwick share the estate. Dr Simon Groot's 1904 will leaves half to his son William C Groot and a trust for granddaughter Marie Louise Witherow. rest to other son. Wreck victim Mrs Mattie L Compher seeks administration for damages claim. Will of Gils Key provides for wife Mary Jane Ke fore and offspring Fannie Key May L. Ray. cemetery and trust provisions follow. Executors named for each estate.

Lactus Tuckerman New York Washington Gould Tuckerman I Street Walter C Bayard Paul Tuckerman Groot Simon I. Groot James H Pierce William C. Groot Marie Louise Witherow Samuel BP. Compher Mattie L. Compher Terra Cotta Mra Compher Good Hope Hal Cemetery Spencer Key Julia Thomas Fannie Key Charlotte R. Thomas Eleanore J Kinne Caasiva M.thomas Edward G. Thomas Nice Emma J. Halight B Fuller Rockford, IL

Wife Awarded 70000 in Alienation of Affections Suit

Mrs Annie J Dodge won 70000 in Circuit Court No 1 against Mrs Mary E Rush for alienation of her husband Arthur Dodge MU newspaper correspondent Washington The verdict followed a trial before Justice Wright with a jury The defendant now Mrs Frank Baird resides in Michigan and may appeal if a new trial is denied

Annie J. Dodge Mary E. Rush Arthur Dodge Muaspaper Washington Dodge Justice Wright Circuit Court No Rush Frank Baird Michigan Aken

Expediting Bradley Case Before Grand Jury

Assistant District Attorney Harvey Given said Mrs. Anna M. Bradley's case for the killing of former Senator Arthur Brown will go before the grand jury next week. He stated all prosecution witnesses are present and available. District Attorney Bakir remains recovering from Terra Cotta wreck injuries and cannot attend.

Harvey Given Anna M. Bradley Arthur Brown Salt Lake City Utah Given Bakir Baltimore and Ohio

Newcomb Honored in Legion of Honor Recipients

Paris on January 16 reports Simon Newcomb the Washington astronomer was not made a commander of the Legion of Honor. The Cross of the Legion of Honor was awarded to American recipients including C Chatfield Taylor James M. Fletcher James Silliman Prof Brander Matthews and Kenneth W. Pierre.

Washington Legion of Honor Paris Simon Newcomb Washington, D. C America Chatfela Taylor James MM. Fletcher James Silllman Prof Brander Matthews Kenneth W. Pierre

Count Hatzfeld Family Visit Pursued in New York

New York January 16 passengers aboard the steamer Pretoria from Hamburg include Count Alexander von Hatzfeld his wife and daughter en route to Washington to visit the countess father Viscount Tok e the Japanese Ambassador to America

Count Hatzfeld Artive New York Pretoria Humbure Count Alexander von Hatzfeld Washington Viscount Toke America

Books of 1 cent stamps to be issued in book form

The Third Assistant Postmaster General announced preparations for 1 cent stamps issued as books, like the 2 cent stamps. The first issue is planned around March. Each book will contain twenty four 1 cent stamps in four sheets of six, interleaved with paraffin paper and bound like the 2 cent books, selling for 25 cents.

Excursions from the city to Old Point Comfort and Norfolk

Tourists from this city preferring the Norfolk and Washington Line boats over trains travel daily year round at 8:00 pm to Old Point Comfort, with overnight arrival. Vessels connect at Norfolk with southern railways, winter resorts, and steamers to New York and Boston. Staterooms are spacious, and dining and cafe services are fine.

Old Point Comfort Norfolk Andy Appointed Mearners Norfolk and

Free Evening Lectures Announced by DC Board of Education

The District of Columbia Board of Education outlines a series of free evening lectures illustrated for public benefit. Topics range from Japan and the Orient to Jamaica, Panama, Alaska, and Russia life with lectures at Northeast Temple and the Public Library Mount Vernon Square. A tenth professional lecture for teachers by A B Winship opens January 17 at Central High School on The Accompanist.

Board of Education of District of Columbia Mra Karl Langerbeck Japan D. P. Austin Audrote United States Woodworth Clum Jamaica Charles 1 Butler New York Jerusalem HL Gore Pilgrims C F Warren Porto Rico J. F. Hoga Washington Philippines J. W. Ghicker- Ing Alaska J. Titcomb Subject Rev A. G. B. Pierce Land of the Cutt Doel Public Library Mount Vernon Square K Street Seventh Ninth Streets A. J Ozgood Panama Harry Oberholser Lake George B. D. Wilcox Rocky Mountains William Hamilton Alaskan J L. Ewell Hohenzollernt MA Carlton DW. Skellinger Dow Conline H Marton John Pan Jones Hugh M. Smith A. BE. Wins

Wreck injures recovering at least after Terra Cotta crash

Mrs Elizabeth Kunlo once near death shows improvement at Providence Hospital along with her son Joseph while eight other crash victims remain there. Several others from Kensington and Detroit are treated at Garfield Emergency and George Washington Hospital as doctors report steady recovery after the December 30 Baltimore and Oino wreck.

Washington Baltimore and Oino Terra Cotta Providence Hospital Elizabeth Kunlo John A Kunlo P Street Northwest Joseph Raymond J. Cooley Kensington Bertha Peake Braddock Heights Garfield Hospital Don M. Carr J. C. Merkling M Street Freedmen’s Clarence Alonzo Proctor Detroit

Missionary Doctor Forsythe Returns to U S Visit

Dr W H Forsythe a Southern Presbyterian medical missionary to Korea arrives in Washington for a few days visiting cousin Dr D Forsythe at the Wyoming apartments. He bears a scar from a March attack by Korean robbers while aiding a wounded wealthy Korean.

W. H Forsythe Southern Presbyterian Church Korea Washington D. Forsythe Wyoming Forsythe

Bryce hosts 1000 in Aberdeen farewell for new ambassador

James Bryce newly appointed British ambassador to the United States and Mrs. Bryce gave a farewell at-home in Aberdeen to about 1000 constituents. They spoke briefly regretting leaving so many staunch friends as hosts greeted guests with enthusiasm.

Aberdeen Scotland James Bryce United States

Woman's Legion installs officers at annual meeting

At the Legion of Loyal Women meeting the officers were installed with Mrs Emma Myers as president and Mrs Laura McCullough as vice president. Retiring president Mrs Margaret Khoon presented a jeweled badge to Mrs Knopp as the new past president. Mrs Fanny Pomeroy acted as installing officer.

Legion of Loyal Women Emma &. Myers Laura V. McCullough Margaret Knopp Julia G. Burnett Mary L. Smith Oliver Johnson Deila C. Perham Celestia Fervis Albertine Qdell

Armenian Girl Allowed to Land

Secretary Straus of the Department of Commerce and Labor ruled Marian Bartarian, an Armenian girl who arrived in Boston last April, may land. She had been found with trachoma on arrival, but a recent examination showed she was no longer afflicted with the disease.

Straus Department of Commerce and Labor Marian Bartarian Boston Ben

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Remains Trusted After 53 Years

An advertorial note details Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a century old remedy still effective today for poor appetite dyspepsia indigestion colds female complaints and malaria. The claim emphasizes long history and continued utility as a medical tonic.

Madison Square Garden Auto Show Sees In Town Dealers Thrive

Trade in autos brisk as Washington area firms Chicago Boston Philadelphia and Baltimore compete with New Yorkers at Madison Square Garden Green becomes a popular tint for machines Demonstrations draw out-of-town buyers and salesmen from several cities extend reach of dealers Hotels full as auto show fuels city traffic and interest in commercial wagons Duke of details include New York Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Baltimore Pittsburgh Detroit and Chicago represented by visiting dealers and agents in the annual show.

Chicago Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Madison Square Garden Washington Post New York New England Cleveland Washington Pittsburg Detroit Automobile Show

Social Gossip From the Seventh Page on London Miniatures

Portraitist Mr. Turrell notes that the Countess of Essex, formerly Adele Grant, and the duchess are popular in London among both smart society and the working classes. He explains miniature work takes ten to fifteen days, weather impacting sessions. He cites portraits of Queen Alexandra, Princess of Wales, Duchess of Portland, and others at Tooth’s gallery. Turrell has painted many New York society women and prefers American subjects to European belles.

Countess of Essex Adele Grant London Mr. Turrell Lhat Duchess of Leinster St. James Lady Wolverton Earl of Dudley Ireland Lady Wolverston Edward Tooth’s Gallery Alexandra Princess of Wales Duchess of Portland Countess of Warwick Countess of Beauchamp Leopold de Rothschild Geagow Edwin Gould Turrell America New York Europe Paris Vienna

Gaelic League elects new officers at Carroll Hall

The Gaelic League met last Tuesday evening at Carroll Hall and elected President James D Flynn vice president Dr Patrick J Byrne secretary treasurer Joseph Carmody and several committee members including Miss Nora Ma Namars Miss Mary Hughes and Prof James Mooney. Dr Jeffrey C O Connell delivered an Gaelic address praising Celtic migrations and the Aryan roots of the Irish. At the American Horse Shoe Grip Company stockholders meeting on January 15 officers were elected President Edgar Kennedy vice president H H Freeman treasurer and general counsel Wi Haire Benny Dennis secretary and general manager Enos S Harnden with a board including Edgar S Kennedy H Freeman and others.

Gaelic League Carroll Hall James D Flynn Patrick J. Byrne Bureau of Pensions Joseph Carmody Nora Ma Namars Mary Hughes Annie ‘M O'Dea Joseph Maloy Michael Keehan James Mooney Bureau of Ethnology Jeffrey C. O'Connell American Republic League American Horse Shoe Grip Company Edgar Kennedy HH. Freeman Wi. Haire Benny Dennis Geneal Tannager Enos S. Harnden Prrintees Edgar Kennedy H. Freeman Charles Jay. Puaniaen D. Mech Gf. Hallman

Harrison Weds Mabel Cox in London Church

London Jan 16 Congressman Frarell Burton Harrison of New York marries Mrs Mabel Cox, divorcée of Dr Roland Cox Jr, at All Souls Church Portland Place The bride is given away by her father with Lord Fairfax as best man The ceremony followed by a reception at Claridge's Hotel signals a high profile union for the New York politician and his bride with plans to not return until the next Congress opens.

London Frarell Burton Harrison New York Mabel Judson Cox Henry I. Judson Roland Cox, Jr All Souls’ Church Portland Place Cox Lord Fairfax Congressman Harrison Mabel Anson Cox Washington Harrison C. B. Alexander George Crocker Belasco Lew Fields Belasco Theater M. Lew Fields Allstar Mr. Fielda Herr Barewly Melody Blanche King Helen Cantings Mr. Dalley Snow Shovelers’ Union Jowls Fontman Mr. Grossmith Liberty Street Automobile Oil Trust Mr. Fisher Holston Houston Street

Prince de Broglie to headline Paris vaudeville May

Special Cable Dispatch reports Prince de Broglie and his wife signing a contract to perform at the Scala Theater in Paris for May. They will be paid 3000 dollars weekly, a record wage for a Paris manager. The prince's family urged them to reconsider but now fears they may not fulfill the contract.

Washington Post London Prince de Broglie Scala Theater Paris

Reception Honors Newly Elected UDC District Leader

The Stonewall Jackson Chapter hosted a reception at Confederate Veterans Hall for Mrs Ralph Wail She newly elected president of the District of Columbia Division United Daughters of the Confederacy and her officers. Guests included numerous chapter and division officers as well as the president Mrs Maggus Thompson. Confederate flags roses and palms adorned the hall while Old Southern tunes played by the orchestra and a Virginia reel finale capped the evening.

Stonewall Jackson United Daughters of the Confederacy Maggus ‘Thompson Confederate Veterans’ Hall Ralph ‘Wail District of Columbia Archbald Young Willam J. Chambers Huzenta Zen Rolling Rosalie H. Bocock Harry L Wheatley Isa Pel Sinclair Byrd Washington William Youngbleed Gustavasa Werber Misa Mary Desha Churiea H. Fred Wiliam Taliaferro Thompson District Divinion Stonewall Jackson Chapter Virginia

Phi Chi Fraternity Dance at Carroll Institute

The January Phi Chi fraternity dance at Georgetown Medical College will be held Friday evening at Carroll Institute. The committee in charge includes P Howard Lakin Leon A Maro Charles R Healy Thomas B Nell John E Flaherty and Ralph MM LeAamt.

Phi Chi Fraternity Georgetown Medical College Carroll Institute P Howard Lakin Leon A. Maro Charles R. Healy Thomas B. Nell Ralph MM. le

Grace George in Clothes to Play at New National

Grace George appears in the new hit Clothes at the New National Theater next week. Olivia Sherwood is said to have the opportunity of her life in the satire on New York society. Other cast members include Frank Worthing and Charles Stanley among well known players.

Grace George National Theater Miss George Pegey William Ashe Olivia Sherwood The New York Herald New York City Avery Hopwood Channing Pollock New York Frank Worthing Robert T. Haines A H H. Stuart Charles Stanley Kenneth Davenport Selene Johnson Angela Odgert Justine Cutting Evelyn Carvington Columbia Otis Skinner Oti Skinner Mr. Skinner Paris Berlin Charles Frohman Theater Comedie Francaise Science Atheram

Field's Play at Columbia Theater in Cyrano Production

Field's wonderful production of Cyrano de Bergerac titled play at the Columbia Theater on Friday afternoon features Mr Powers in all roles. Mr Wrightson engaged Powers to share in the Washington College of Music series, a choice praised as wise.

Leland Powers Columbia Washington College of Music Powers Richard Mans Field Rosstand Cyrano de_ Bermera

Clergy Protest District Divorce Relaxation Plan

A protest signed by Bishop Satterlee and many prominent Episcopal clergymen of the diocese filed with Commissioners opposing district proposals to widen divorce grounds. The letter from Washington Diocese ministers files strong opposition to relaxing the marriage and divorce laws and asserts support for the current high standard.

Satterlee Randolph H McKim Alfred Harding G. Calvert Frederick B. Howden Henry Thomas Walden Myer Enoch M. Thompson H. Broston John D. la Mothe Edward M. Mott William Tyles Snyder Jessé¢ R. Bicknell H. Allen Griffith George F. Dudley Neilson Falls W. M. Pettis G. C. Brat

Congress Resolution Opposes Expanding Divorce Causes

The speaker argues that Resolution No 6 contradicts calls to lower standards by recommending no new causes of divorce be recognized and, where causes are restricted, that no change is needed. The assertion contends the congress did not intend to advocate additional grounds.

Congress

Lecture on Moral Leaders Savonarola Talk Tomorrow

Second lecture in Dr. Griggs course on Great Moral Leaders to be held tomorrow at 8 pm in the Church of the Covenant. Savonarola will be examined as a model of moral leadership in a democratic era. Tickets available at T. Arthur Smith's, 137 F Street.

Griggs Savonarola Edward Howard Griggs The Playground Association Church of the Covenant Florentine Savonarala Carlyle Emerson Tolstoi T. Arthur Smith F Street

Purity of the System Promoted by Cascarets Health Regimen

The ad argues internal cleanliness equals health, promoting Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a pure vegetable remedy since 1896. It claims tablets lubricate bowels, destroy disease germs, and prevent constipation while warning of internal filth causing numerous diseases. Over a million boxes sold monthly. urges readers to buy 10c box today.

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