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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1912

Page

12

H. P. Grigsby Dead After Pneumonia Toll in Kensington

The community mourns as H. P. Grigsby dies at home from pneumonia in Kensington. He served in the Confederate Army and is survived by his wife and three sisters. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the parish church, with interment to follow in the local cemetery conducted by Rev J. Feone.

Kensington Louis Addison Dent Miss Dent Charles Harper Walsh Misvea Walsh

Liquor League Elects Amid Turmoil in National Capital

The article reports on a liquor league election with names and roles from major cities including New York, Chicago, Newark, and Washington. It notes a cautious bureau presence and references several officials such as Milars and Dolan, with Timoth y and Carell Biehard mentioned among attendees.

New York City Halle Chicago Wises Newark Washington Millars Bureau Dolan Timothy Lenny Carell

Presbyterian Supper and Evening Meeting Noted

A fragmented report recalls a Presbyterian supper and a related gathering last night. Committee members and attendees include names such as Stephen Fetes Mantes Chae and Reverend Withur, with references to department foyer events and consent of brethren.

Withur Oh Fulee von Orsdel Witaen Doan Ant Menson

Merchants Urged to Press for Stronger Unions and Legislation

Secretary Nagel told the National Board of Trade banquet that the commerce and labor department is inadequate and must be expanded to serve business as farmers are served. He urged merchants to demand federal support, criticized the antitrust law’s lack of creative power, and called for merchant marine provisions and foreign trade data. Senators Turton and Williams urged legislative reform, while others spoke on treaties, the central board of trade, and the need for a federal corporation law.

National Board of Trade Wilara Naxet Department of Commerce and Labor Congress Mr. Nagel Agricultural Department Theodore F. Turton Ohio Oie Board of ‘Trade Himmaelt Lemuel P. Padgett Tennessee Tenstary Commission Huntington Wilson Atate Enor Fivero Anathia F. A. Cleveland The Economy Commission AC Carer

Highways Plan Backed By Delegates At Raleigh

Seek Highway Commission. Delegates to the National Good Roads Federation adopted a plan to seek U S aid for road building. They urged Congress to create a national highways commission to investigate, collect information, and advise on federal action or state aid. The proposal follows input from Oscar W Underwood and Champ Clark.

Good Roads Ala Congress Raleigh Oscar W. Underwood Champ Clark United States Congress National Highways Commission Comntry Medera Connte

Washington Hostesses Greeting Edward Curtis Reception

Mrs Gadsby entertains followed by bridge then Washington Society of Archaeological Institute of America and League of the Covenant host a reception for Edward S Curtis on January 22 at the Octagon House 3 to 6 pm honoring his fourteen years of North American Indian travel and research Delegates to the Meat Packers convention tour local sites before deciding their next meeting city choice. Mr and Mrs John L Wilson and other prominent guests are at the Shoreham while Mrs J Pierpont Morgan and Miss Blythe stay there too.

Charles Henry Butler Mitchel Carroll Barbour Walker John Hays Hammond James Brown Scott Gilbert H. Grosvenor Charles H. Stockton William Henry Holmes Edward 8. Curtis Octagon House Washington Society of the Archaeological Institute of America League of the Covenant Curtis A. B. Cumming Senator Curmins John L. Wilson Seattle Shoreham J. Pierpont Morgan Blythe Miles Hamilton Gwen Benator Owen Will Harnes Stoneleigh Court Che Lon Chicago Louis Buffalo Cincinnati Washington Goon

Society notes from Washington gatherings and receptions

A Washington social set is recorded with parties hosted by Mrs Meyers and Mrs Dennett. Guests included Capt. and Mrs Freak Beatty Admiral and Mrs Hollyday and many legislators wives. A bridge party drew fourteen tables and a large guest list from official circles. Several entertainers, lectures by Count Lutzow, and multiple at home dates for society figures are listed.

Pashion's Fads and Fancies in London Dog Show

A description of the Pet Club of America prize for the best dog at the Peking Palace Dog Association show in London. Details include winners Mrs. Goddard's Yenny and Mrs. Hun Joke's Wingerwork Picht, with mention of timing, trophies, and a suspended officiating judge Algernon Gordon Lennox. Also notes estate values of the late Countess Margaret Laure Zborowski and various social notices from Washington and New York including society events, marriages, and divorces.

Pet Club of America Peking Palace Dog Association London Mra Goddard Yenny Westtecott Suecal Wen Hun Joke Hun Joke's Wingerwork Picht, of the Same Solor, A Eady Algernon Gordon Lennox United States Juda Margaret Laure Zborowski New York Cohalan Henry Lewis Brorrla Hubert da Stuers Margaret de Stnera Oherndorff

Windthorst Club Meets Honoring Dr Ludwig Windthorst

The Windthorst Club in Washington marked the hundredth anniversary of Dr Ludwig Windthorst with a banquet at St Marys Hall. Speeches by Paul Gleis Rev John Roth and Rev Andrew Mihm outlined the leaders life and club history while a quartet and many Catholics attended.

Dri Ludwig Windthorst St. Mary's Hall Windthornt Cub Addrennes Werr Paul Glels Catholic University of America Ludwics Wirthors John R. Roth St. Mary's Windthorst Club Andrew H. Mihm St. Mary’s I. Rebstock William 5. Hopkins John Redeker I. J. Milly Harry C. Hall Windthurst Club Washington Offerts Joseph F. Zegowicz Anton Ostmann John Giebely Gnandil Secretar Frank Neubeck Frank Atth William Koppers John B. Geler William Neuland Otto Ruppert Lawrence J. Mills Joseph F. Degowitz Frank Ruth Gregor Kramm William Newland Johs Geter Robert Berberich Armand Gumprecht Gelbs Meinberg Glebe Rudolph Neubeck Josreph ¢. Glebel Anderson Diegleman Mca. Nolte Anton Ustmann Mra A. Auth George Auth J. Auth Steve Frank Abcs Richorn Sutton Henry Mint Francis Base John Borger Rowinski Poltzer George Brahler August Newland William Loeffler Charles Bauman Nau Albert Shulala Henry Nolte Sheehy Speisinger August Specht Henry Auth

Gen William Smith Dead Brig. Gen U S Army Retired

Brig. Gen. William Smith U S A retired died at his home 435 Fowler Avenue Pelham Manor after pneumonia contracted on New Year’s day. Age 81, born Orwell Vermont. Burial in Orwell with wife and two children William McAllister Smith of New Rochelle and Mrs Catherine Myrick of Pelham Manor. Burial planned in Orwell. He served since 1890 as brigadier general and paymaster general under Harrison, retired March 1895.

Sarah Sarah McQuade Edward Perot National Cable and Conduit Company Philadelphia Mcquaie Slam Fld England Hotel Plaza McQuade Plaza MclQuatie Washington Pelham Manor William Smith Fowler Avenue Penumonia Harrison Smith Maren Orwell Wilam McAllister Smith Naw Rochelle Catherine §. Myrick

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