Grand Russian Soiree for Ambassador and Wife in Philadelphia
A festive Bellevue Stratford benefit concert for Russian war sufferers drew over 560 Philadelphia society members. The Russian Ambassador and Mme Bakhmeteff attended, seated in a central box, as debutantes sold Prazdnik programs to raise funds. The program featured choral music, Cossack dances, sacred songs, and a balalaika ensemble amid authentic Moscovite decor and Russian teas.
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Nine Best Babies Named After Diet Kitchen Contest
Nine chubby babies were declared Washington's finest after final exams at Georgetown station of the Washington Diet Kitchen Association. From twelve candidates, those scoring 75 or better were chosen, and the President's daughter will announce them this afternoon despite a quiet night.
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Washington Diet Kitchen Association
Lexington Laurel club hosts Lafayette visitors at Masonic Temple
The Mount Vernon Chapter 14 R. A. M. of Alexandria paid a formal visit to Lafayette Chapter 6 of Washington at the new Masonic Temple. A reception and dinner followed by a musical program featured performances by Viola Schippert, Marthe Keater, James Hicks, and C Bartlett. The event included an address by Loura H Meyers and a response by Charles Page Waller Jr. The charity program benefited the Ladies of Charity of St Patrick’s Church with proceeds from a separate performance.
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Marriages and Turfs Tie Yeager to Actress Irene Romain
New York reports of Joseph Yeager the famed turfman marrying Irene Romain the actress in Jersey City. Once a Cincinnati clerk and famed as a heavy bettor Yeager built a vast racing fortune and fame alongside John Drake and John W. Gates.
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Charming Washington Women Sail to Nurse War Zone
Char ming young women Miss Catherine Britten and Miss Nona McAdoo plan to sail to the war zone aboard the Lusitania around January 30 or February 9. Both have studied nursing in local hospitals and will join French aristocracy in nursing wounded soldiers and feeding troops en route to major hospitals.
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Woman Presides Arizona Senate in Fee Bill Debate
Frances Munda of Yavapai county becomes the first and only woman to preside over the Arizona Senate during a long session on a bill to amend statutes governing fees and salaries of county officers.
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Arisona Senate
Divorce as Buffalo wife wins interlocutory case against soldier husband
Mrs Martha Heustel of Buffalo sought divorce from Leroy E Heustel then serving in Europe with a Canadian regiment. Testimony described infidelity while the couple lived in Windber Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh with the husband alleged to have frequented other girls after their June 1911 marriage. A witness linked the pair to a party photo produced by the mother of the bride. Justice Pooley granted the divorce and ordered findings prepared.
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American Duchess Now Ill in France
Baltimore January 19 Relatives of the Duchess of Richelieu former Miss Eleanor Douglas Wise of this city report she has been ill for two months in Son Jmera France and is said to be in grave condition An English nurse in France asks for a family member to come to her bedside The Duke de Richelieu sailed from Baltimore August 1 to join his regiment He married Miss Wise February 1913 with Cardinal Gibbons officiating She is the daughter of the late Commander Frederick May Wise A N who fought in the civil war and the Boxer uprising Her husband is half American through his mother Alice Heine daughter of a New Orleans banker After the death of her first husband she became the wife of Prince Albert of Monaco
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Irene Osgood Wins Divorce From Third Husband
London report states author Irene Osgood Sherard was granted a divorce from her third husband, Robert H. Sherard, on grounds of misconduct and cruelty, marking a high profile separation in early 20th century.
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Robert H. Sherard
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Baby Sayre to Stand Alone With Its Own Name
Frealdent Wilson plans that the two day old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Francia Bowen Sayre should have an independent identity not tied to the president. He objects to names like Woodrow Sayre and wants the child to carry a distinct name, with discussion ongoing about whether to name the baby after the father. The White House physician reports mother and baby Sayre are progressing well.
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Adoring Letters Fuel Suit in Boston Court
A Boston court hears a breach of promise case over Miss Hiliza beth Ryan and Henry KH Mansfeld. Witnesses describe eight to ten ardent letters reading I love you and missed promises while Mansfeld abroad. Miss Kennedy and Mrs Hempatone testify to handwriting and visits. Adams, Belmont, and Paul link to women’s suffrage advisory roles.
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American Women Send Villas to Shelter Earthquake Victims
In Rome a relief drive organized by Rev Dr B M Tippie of Syracuse New York and the American Methodist Church offers aid to quake victims. Martha Vickery and Alice Wewellyn loaned their villa to the municipality via the American embassy. Franca Cotenas accepted the villa on Saturday for the city. A Naples fund drive led by Lady Malden and Mrs Jay White seeks subscriptions for refugees, with New York messages offering further help.
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New York
7 Women Fighting in Teuton Uniforms Wounded and Captured by Russians
A Petrograd telegram reports Russian doctors treating several women wounded while fighting in German uniforms at the Ouyeinde Hospital. The women, described as upper or middle class, refused to discuss family ties and displayed bold, contemptuous poise, with nine of the captured or wounded dying so far.
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Fire in Pur due University dorm a kimono clad bucket brigade
In Lafayette Indiana Pur due University students awakened by smoke formed a bucket brigade in night clothes and in flimsy kimonos climbed through windows to fight a dormitory fire until the fire department arrived. The spark from a chimney had started the blaze and the girls, undeterred by cold, kept water on the flames.
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Mrs Julian Heath Arrives to Press Bread Price Action
Mrs Julian Heath president of National Housewives League presses Washington to curb bread price rises. She represents about 500 800 women and urges quick action. She telegraphed the President seeking measures such as an export embargo on wheat. The President declined an embargo but will study grain price investigations by the Department of Justice.
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Maj John B Campbell Dead In D C Funeral At Zion Baptist
Maj John B Campbell retired major with N G D C died Monday at his home in this city aged about 45. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 1 PM at Zion Baptist Church. Campbell received captaincy July 4 1837 and served ten years in that grade in three companies before retiring July 7 1909. He is survived by his wife Mrs Catherine M Lee and a son James D Campbell.
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Towne Leads Passage of Crater Lake Nation Park Bill
Jackson county representative Miss Towne pushed a bill through the Oregon house to cede exclusive jurisdiction over Crater Lake Nations Park to the federal government. She spoke nine times in explanation before the measure passed at once during the current legislative session.
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Woman Dies in Cedar Chest in Pittsburgh Home
Mrs. Frank A. Hunter, 39, wife of a machinery manufacturer, was found wedged in a cedar chest at her Pittsburgh home after reportedly suffering a heart attack. Coroner's office ruled accidental suffocation. husband found the body, she had been missing since Monday afternoon.
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Flag Insult Case Trails on Greenbrier Crew Voyage
Report states the prize crew aboard the Greenbrier, after a three day stop in Kirkwall with passengers, took Weasel to Leith. Captain Farley refused further involvement while the British flag flew, later allowed to replace his colors and proceed to German waters. State Department had not received the complaint and questions whether charges of interference or flag insult could be sustained. Officials note the British hoisting and lowering of flags followed international law.
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