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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1916

Page

9

Noted Men Aid Mrs Sanger in Modish Court Attire

Suffragists lawyers and physicians filled a federal courtroom as Mrs Margaret Sanger pleaded for an immediate trial in the case of distributing literature on birth control. The judge postponed to January 24. Sanger, in black broadcloth, with her sister Ethel Byrne, appeared with bundles of letters and medical treatises to be read to the jury.

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Warned by Garrison on universal military training and state troops

The text cites early 19th century figures like Knox and Jefferson arguing for universal military training. It notes repeated failures in Congress due to regional partiality, and argues that relying on state troops cannot defend the nation. It highlights Gen Scriven's claim that American aeroplane production could reach dozens daily in war and urges creating at least eighteen aero squadrons with a larger regular army.

Knox Washington Jefferson Congress Garrison Scriven House United States

Court hears lavish spending in breach of promise case

John Leon Martin testifies he spent about $260000 since his father’s death on Cora Maud Clark, who admits she was neither prudent nor careful. He details gifts, trips, jewelry, and a stalled engagement from 1905 to 1912, while Clark’s daughter and estate questions loom, as the breach suit proceeds in New York Supreme Court.

Cora Maud Clark John Leon Martin International News Service New York Supreme Court John. Leon Martin Dex Llates Martin Lehman Stock Exchange Miss White Clarke Baldwin LaGrove Gotrnk Dutoriding St. Lawrence

Two prehistoric types shown by recent discoveries

The article discusses ancient humans and warfare from tools like palaeoliths to skulls of Piltdown and Neanderthal. It argues brainpower triumphed over jaw size, noting Piltdown and Neanderthal survived long, while early humans showed intelligence in face and behavior.

Galley Hill Kent Piltdown North Sea

State censors rule kisses by foot length in films

Stephen Bush of the Motion Picture World tells a committee that New York and Pennsylvania laws force cuts if a kiss exceeds ten feet on screen. He argues the measure harms dramatic situations in Romeo and Juliet and other scenes, provoking questions about national censorship.

Stephen Bush ‘Wells New York Pennsylvania House Moving Picture Land Raasona Movidea Romeo

More Dogs Than Babies In Palm Beach Set

Palm Beach society set wagers Russell Colt that there are more dogs than babies in Palm Beach. He lists participants including Mrs Hamilton Cary with English bulldog Newport Nipper, John G King with Pomeranian, Hermann Oelrichs with white Spitz, Mrs Guerney Munn with polida dog and spaniels, Mrs Wille Seaver Payne with Pekingese, Mrs William Thaw with Boston bull, and Jean St Cyr with Russian wolfhounds. Only eight babies found so far. A dinner showdown at the Beagh Club is planned Saturday night.

Washington Post Palm ‘Beech Fls Russell Colt Hermann ‘Oelrichs Palm Hermann. Ilrichs Guerney Munn Mies Louize ‘Wanamaker Wille Seaver Payne Mra Wiliam Jean St. Cyr Oeltiche Beagh Club

Mohr Murder Trial Reveals Widow’s Testimony On Clothing

Providence Jan 18 The blood stained garments worn by Dr C Pranklitz Mohr the night of his killing were introduced by the prosecution as the widow Elizabeth Mohr testified with visible emotion. Constable Wallace quoted her saying the doctor was dangerous and that if others endured her pain they would have killed him. The defense noted she loved her husband and the court kept certain letters sealed. George Healis the chauffeur is expected to testify tomorrow as co defendants Brown Spellman and Brey face manslaughter charges.

Providence R. 1 C. Pranklitz Mohr Lizabeth F. Mohrt Mohr James H. Wallace Barrington Pooketa Victor Brey Ines Newport George W. Healis Dr. Mohr Healis Victor, Brown Henry H. Spellman

Gay Grotto Gathers 600 for Ladies Night Program

The Kallipolis Grotto No. 16 M. and V. PB. E.R. held a ballroom event at the Raleigh with a record audience of 600. A program of songs, instrumental music, comedy, and dancing featured noted Washington entertainers and a Welcome by Milton Hopfenama iér. Jacque Heldenheimer led the musical directing staff. a dance ended the festivities with paper hats and flags as favors.

Kallipolis Grotto No. 16 V. PB. E.R Raleigh Iences Wen Washington W.mckeldin Wilbur Fooken Trice Frederick Yates C. M. Sabin Jack Shulman Joan Wilkerson David Woit Thomas Grant CG F Boss Henry Frans, Jr A. H. Rogers Joseph Goldsmith George Lesge Samuel F. Shrove Charles Zurhorst O. S. Ballard Thomas Alstrong Herry Wolf Raymond Ennet Henry Herman Joe Goldstein Croso Potassi Julian. Brylawski

English chords and Paganini flare in a refined concert mood

A musical review notes a romantic theme sung with searching pathos and strings accompaniment. Kathlody Pai excels with warmth and clarity, delivering Paganini in D major and a memorable Pease Pere march finale. Premier Asquith announces Joseph A Pease as postmaster general replacing Herbert Samuel.

Ingtay Migs Kathlody Pai Paganini Pease Pere Mr. Sto London Asquith House of Commona Toany Joseph A. Pease Board of Education Hberal Mr. Pease Herbert Samuel Rome

Stokowski Scores Again With A Mighty Philadelphia Concert

The Philadelphia Orchestra under Leopold Stokowski delivered a richly varied program at the National Theater yesterday afternoon. The New World by Dvorak was highlighted by lyrical beauty and inner feeling, while the conductor’s poetic direction drew a remarkable balance from the ensemble amid a strikingly diverse selection.

Phall Washington Philadelphia Orchestra National Theater Leopold Stoxowski Dvorak

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