Jury Cannot Agree in Bo bful Baby Breach Case
New York January 19 jurors in the breach of promise action known as the booful baby case fail to reach a verdict after more than six hours of deliberation. Supreme Court Justice Lehman orders continued deliberations with a sealed verdict to be reported tomorrow. Plaintiff Cora Maud Clarke seeks 25 000 damages. Defendant John Leon Martin sits attentive as lawyers recount past events and moral standards, arguing over implied obligations and the meaning of engagement.
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Engagement announced for Miss Winifred Robinson and Capt Arthur Poil son
Special to The Washington Post Denver Colorado January 79 The engagement of Miss Winifred Robinson of Colorado Springs to Capt Arthur Poil son First cavalry U S A was announced informally at Colorado Springs Capt Poillon 19 at The Hague Holland as military attaché of the United States legation and the wedding likely in spring when he receives a leave Miss Robinson is daughter of Mrs Cornelia Gambrill of Colorado Springs The family is wealthy Capt Polllon is a member of several New York clubs born in New York and entered the army in 1908
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United States Legation
Funeral of Young Slater from Beacon Street Home
The funeral of 17 year old William Morris Hunt Slater son of Mrs H N Slater of 448 Beacon Street will be held tomorrow morning at Ludock. Rev Dr Drury of St Pauls School will conduct. The body will be taken to Webster for burial in the Slater plot after services at the church. He died of pneumonia at St Pauls School Concord NH where he was preparing for Harvard.
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Navy Yard Pay Raised Across United States
Secretary Daniels announced 3 percent average pay increases for master mechanics in navy yards nationwide. The raises will take effect as soon as possible within the next two weeks.
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Navy
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Daniels
Bridge King Elwell Sued for Separation Over $30,000 Nightly Winnings
The Washington Poet Special NYC file: Helen D Elwell claims Joseph B Elwell known as the Bridge King earned vast sums teaching bridge at Newport and through books. Justice Newburger grants $6000 annual alimony and $1000 counsel fees pending trial. She cites his assets including $500,000 in property at Newport BRL and Southampton and $100,000 in gilt edged securities. The suit alleges lavish lifestyle and frequent high nightly winnings up to $20,000 and more.
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New York
Helen D. Elwell
Joseph B. Elwell
Newport
Justice Newburger
Supreme Court
Howell
Ife
Fearing Blindness Woman Writer Ends Her Life in New York
Mrs Dora Ranous a widow and noted translator of French and Italian literature committed suicide by gas in her New York home. She feared paralysis from eye and health decline after suffering strokes. Friends noted the motive. she left money for funeral expenses to Dr Rossiter Johnson and cited weariness with life and failing eyesight. Ranous, once a stage performer with Daly’s company, was about 60 and born in Ashfield Massachusetts.
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Ashfield
Mass
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Rome
Robert Arnot
Guy de Maupassant
Poison Plot Alleged in Mohr Murder Trial Witness Testimony
Providence January 19. George W. Heals testified as the chief prosecution witness in the Mohr murder case. He described a plan involving Mrs. Elizabeth F. Mohr and two colored defendants to kill Dr. C. Franklin Mohr, including a supposed vial of poison and a payoff for stopping a car near Newport. He also referenced letters from Mrs. Mohr urging vigilance over the doctor and Miss Burger, and threats against Miss Ormsby. Healis to resume testimony tomorrow.
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Embargo on Blondes Is Now Lifted by Britain
New York report states Britain lifts its wartime ban on peroxide of hydrogen. Bru nettes and near brunettes may buy the antiseptic again as shortages eased. Prices surged from 4.50 to 15 but have fallen to 8 after the embargo was removed.
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Washington Post
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Bold Young Kidnapper Nabbed in Hoboken Station
Special report from The Washington Post details the Brooklyn case of Albert Cooper a 22 year old who abducted Bessie Zubrod her 2 year old son and fled through Manhattan to Hoboken after forcing a note to her husband. He claimed love but faced a 90 day penitentiary term for dis orderly conduct plus concealed weapons and possible federal charges under the Mann act.
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Foreclosure Talk on Noted Washington Playhouse
Eldridge Jordan states the foreclosure sale of the Playhouse on 1st4 N Street NW is a friendly step to clear a title flaw. The sale, set for January 28, involves a $3,000 deed of trust to be assumed by stockholders. no financial distress is implied. Preston Gibson recently resigned as president. George Custis becomes successor while Playhouse Club stockholders remain prominent Washington figures.
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Gen I I Catlin Dead From Apoplexy At 81 In Brooklyn
Brig. Gen. Isaac Swarthwood Catlin A S A retired died tonight at his Brooklyn home from apoplexy aged 81 He earned the Medal of Honor for gallantry at the Petersburg Mine explosion and once partnered with the late Gen Benjamin F Tracy The veteran is survived by a son Capt George D Catlin and daughter Mrs Charlotte Catlin Graves Also announced were officer elections and new boards for the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association including Bruce A Gibson and George A Grubb reelected as president and secretary along with several vice presidents and a new trustee E Thurston
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Lady Auckland and Son Fail Flight off Florida Coast
In West Palm Beach Florida Jan 19 the Hon Frederick G Heen and Lady Auckland Mrs Eden attempted a flight from here to Miami aboard a flying boat. A strong northeast wind and engine trouble caused the craft to plunge into the sea near Del Rey 14 miles away. Heen swam ashore for a boat while Lady Auckland was rescued with minor injuries. They are safe at Del Ray. Lady Auckland wife of William Morton Eden fifth Baron Auckland has spent years in the United States seeking education for her sons in American technical schools.
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Hammerstein Seeks Help to Recover Opera House
Oscar Hammerstein former grand opera impresario claims he is penniless and asks New York district attorney’s office to aid in recovering an interest he says he built in the Lexington Avenue Opera House. He says he transferred the property on advice of an attorney and cannot recover it. An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed against him shortly before.
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Oscar Hammerstein
Grand Opera
Lexington Avenue Opera House
Hammerstein
Mrs J E Roosevelt Wins Legal Victory in Separation Suit
Edith H acoe Roosevelt secured a quick trial for her separation from John Bilis Roosevelt after Supreme Court Justice Newburger ordered the case to proceed in Suffolk County. She will receive $400 a month pending trial as Roosevelt contest claims of hidden wealth and a diminished income. The dispute follows Roosevelt's filing for an annulment in the same jurisdiction.
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Lehman May Succeed Lamar on Supreme Court Consideration
President Wilson weighs candidates for the United States Supreme Court bench with Frederick W Lehmann as the personal pick. Lehmann, a former solicitor general, has German American ties and was born in Prussia, with Joel Pontes playing a key role in the deliberations.
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