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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1915

Page

9

ALL HONOR MRS ELLIS TO DISCUSS FEMINISM TODAY

English novelist and lecturer Mrs Havelock Ellis visits Washington to lecture on the woman movement at Woodward & Tobin's auditorium, arguing for equality of opportunity, and will attend a Congressional Club tea as guest of honor. A distinguished list of women and society figures invited to the events reflects her high esteem in this city.

Havelock Ellis Washington Societe Woodward & Tobiens Congressional Club Tiles Congressional Clan Elis Mra Blas Grace Lincoln Temple Mra White Than George Porte Mra Fowndes Jayden Rudulph Khantiniann Burleson Wis Bush William G Wis Bushes Edith Alfie Taoude Lom Georgid Htubertson Rafte Rolston Josephine D Lowe Wis Weeton Ernest Dan Sai¢h James Penis McHuon James Lansburgh William Hutz Vrs Berlinmer Llen Spenver Wileon Mira Nettle Tosisa Wille M Fean Delano Julius Lan Vinton Ais Iker Raines Baughman Mos Stratton Bigelow D Woods Teier Wiss Addison Ingle Beir Janne Brown

Engineers Celebrate Fortieth Anniversary Event in Raleigh

Members of the Warmer Engineers' Beneficial Association attended a gathering hosted by the American Marie Meng Supply Association in Raleigh. The program featured entertainment directed by Jack Power Arvenue and James Devine with numerous participants. organizers included Wot Fitzgerald and Charles Bemsen among many others. The piece notes the group marks a fortieth anniversary of their organization.

Warmer Engineers’ Benefical Association Rhemerican Marie Meng Supply Association Raleigh Jack Power Arvenue Herbert Self James Devine Alichard « Connell “Monroe Ai Ae Frank Corbett Robert Jones Jack Iment Joseph Moikerna Ltovd Wel von Phno Jansem V Willant Murray Tamia Witkowski Rier Wot Pitzgerald Alfin Matt Teorge Norman Charlies Abemsen Inglis Leste J Ciszek Andrew Lauterbach MreConneil Bubelew Tolkowe Polwen Wal Frank Martin Hilly Muiras Joseph ‘McKenna Stephen Poberte Tharle F Wertzman Beertrart Flallock Kenty E Leach Tharks Wailhofe

White House Births Tie to Walker Family Names

The article notes births linked to the White House including Sallie Welker and Knox Walker, relatives of Walker of Montgomery, with Sallie Welker reportedly christened there during the Polk era though the president was said to oppose it. Walker’s family ties include his son MW Walker, secretary to the president, and his connection to Col Hal Walker of Montgomery.

Sen Snown Walker Freanlent Poth Bimes White House W Walker Dompants Tames Mr Walker James Sallie Welker Knox Walker Manson Sallie Welker

Miss Helen Morgan Weds John Ballantine at St Thomas Church

Miss Helen Hidgely Morgan daughter of Mr and Mrs Lanaster Morgan married John Holme Ballantine son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Ballantine at St Thomas Church New York this afternoon. The debutante Peabody was maid of honor and only attendant. Herbert W Ballantine served as best man. Attendants included Archers Hey and Taylor among others.

John Holme Ballantine St Thomas’ Church New York Washington Port Ework Misa Helen Hidgely Morgan Lanaster Morgan Herbert Ballantine St Thomas Lonstaire Peabody Richard & Peaweds Herbert W Nig Viothers Geborne Archers Franci Hey Lenaldsen Clark Frank W Cady Rolo Bianchatet William H. Taylor Pasadena

Only One Woman Truly Loved by Marrying Minister

Chicago January 21. The Rev. J M Darnell of Kenosha, a marrying minister, faces a divorce suit from one of three women claiming to be his wife. He insists his last wife is the only one he truly loves, though he married three within two years without divorces.

Kenosha

Best liked burglar mourned by woman he robbed

Special to The Washington Port Kansas City June 1 That polite burglar Charles E Smith sought gentility in his craft but overestimated his standing when attempting a return at James B Welsh 1724 Jefferson St He was wounded by Mr Welsh fired again and later killed in a skirmish with police after a failed break in at 3219 Washington St A real estate man Mrs Welsh recounted their encounter discussing burglary as a livelihood and the risks of crime with the intruder who claimed not to harm anyone The tale ends with Mrs Welsh recognizing the burglar from a police photo and recalling his courteous protestations before he fled

Washington Kansas City Charles E. Smith Charles James B Welsh Jefferson Street Smith Mr Welsh Mrs. Welsh Mrs Welsh Welgh WCA Europe Department of Commerce

Plans to Expand American Trade Amid War Disruptions

The discourse urges exploiting wartime openings to boost U S exports and establish a global market foothold. It notes over 100 vessels moved to American registry under a modified shipping registry act and cautions patience as South American demand grows with exports, while urging neutral rights and antitrust considerations.

Indoor polo for women at New York riding academy

New York reports indoor polo for women with four costsase teams playing two ten minute periods. Miss Lillian figheedler led Blue team, Miss Schoedler starred on Ginger, and Caruso the best pony drew cheers as spectators noted the unique sport and fashion of divided skirts and white shirts. Final Blue 4 Red 0.

New York America Gollage Waemen Hafera Central Pare Peaching Jhaldy Speg Waterburys Whitneya College Riding Academy Pelo Misa Lillian Figheedler Barnard Jon Emma Gaeerpee Caruso Egat Ginger Miss Schoedler Mae Pony Farum Tran Coleman

Health tests for brides proposed in Chicago

Chicago health committee recommends a eugenic marriage bill requiring physical examinations for women before marriage licenses. The plan, based on Wisconsin and Oregon drafts, was amended with Dr Anna Blount pushing for the change. Records from Coulter Settlement House indicate 5 to 70 percent of operations on women reveal diseases that would bar licenses.

Chiago City Council Pilwil Pe Wisconsin Oregon Anna Blount Chicago Women’s Political Equality Legaue Coulter Settlement House Blount

Nickey Ben the White House dog causes trouble again

Collie Nickey Ben owned by Mrs William G McAdoo has repeatedly left his official duties at the White House, with sightings on Eighteenth Street. The dog’s antics provoke talk of disciplinary measures as authorities and the public monitor his escape attempts amid a busy capital scene. Independent HE Company Zouaves and Woodmen of the World staged a concert at Odd Fellows Hall with WGOW Orchestra and various performers. Dr Paul R Hickok to speak tonight on Bible study at the Brookland Baptist Church during the Hipie conference.

Wickersham John D Ryan Amalgamated Copper Company D . Skinner Washington W Kemper Galveston Cotton Exchange South Nickey Ben Eighteenth Street White House Goltar Dama Zouavesa Woodmen of the World Odd Fellows Hall Seventh Street Northwest WGOW J H Sugden H Jaeger EB Gibson Jonscher Win Callgw Era Gibson Charles Bright Sqc Emily Barnes Reading Richard Mangfield Meta Feeger Edwin Callow Paul R Hickok Metropolitan Presbyterian Church Brookland Baptist Church

Denver Girl Weds Dutch Proxy Groom in Java Union

Miss Eugenia Campbell of Colorado Springs married Dutchman John Pieter Scholten by proxy in Semarang Java, 10,000 miles away, aided by a Brooklyn proxy and a second proxy bridegroom. The ceremony, conducted by Rev David L Fouse, drew Denver society onlookers and featured Miss Campbell’s Latin gown and a large reception.

Denver Java Washington Post Coto Falk Eugenia Campbell Colorado S Springs John Pieter Scholten Preset Semarang Holland Harvey V Deuel Brooklyn Miss Campball Misa Eleanor McFall Russell Chelgard Minneapolis G B McFall A _gister Miss Campbell David L Fouse First Reformed Church Ayold Geyel Scholten Misa Campbell San Francisco

Princess Auersperg Granted Final Divorce Decree

Princess Florence Hisworth Hazard Auersperg, an American, was granted a final divorce from Prince Francia Auersperg of Austria by Chancellor Walker in Trenton. The prince deserted her, served with the Austrian Red Cross, and returned to the United States after leaving the Austrian army. They separated eight years ago after living in New York, with disputes over her princess title due to alleged noble birth.

Trenton Walker Florence Hisworth Hazard Auersperg Francia Auersperg Austria Hadzard Shrewsbury Red Cross Long Island College Hospita Miss Hazard West Seventy-sixth Street New York Averaperg

Abhors Love Slavery Minister Defends Marriages

Chicago report on Rev James Morrison Darnell who claims three wives and defends his multiple marriages while a divorce suit proceeds. District Attorney and State authorities consider no Mann Act charges viable, with the case devolving to state jurisdiction. Ruth Soper Darnell is cited as the mother of his child, and Darnell argues affection should be free from conventional constraints.

Seridom Washington Post Chicago James] Morison Darnell Dorig Vaughn Darnell Daenetl Ruth Soper Darnell Anne Darnell Dons Vaughn Cgn Huth Clyne Narnel Richard J Cooney Parnell

Billy Sunday At Biddle Home In Philadelphia Social Reception

Philadelphia society welcomed evangelist Billy Sunday at a Sunday reception hosted by Mr and Mrs JF Diesel Biddle at 240 Walnut Street. Notables including Bishop Rhinelander and Bishop Garland attended as Sunday spoke on faith, heaven, and Christ, ending with a heartfelt prayer for the guests. Debutantes and social leaders filled the rooms as Sunday greeted attendees at the door.

Washington Post Philadelphia Philadelphia Society Billy Sunday the Evangelist JF Diesel Biddle Walnut Street Antioch Tench Jtsua Christ Tesua Christ Biddle Billy Sunday Rhinelander Suffragan Garland Protestant Episcopal Diocese Edward T Stotesbury Stotesburys Bill Evan-Gelisl Biddie Tiher Walput Street Matrona Billy

Michigan Coeds Sell Hair To Aid Belgian Poor

Olivet Mich Jan 21 a charitable minded coed donated her long hair to be sold for money to aid the suffering Belgians. The act sparked a stir among Olivet girls with some debating and others adopting the bobbed look as a fashionable result following Mrs Vernon Castle trend from New York.

Michigan Olivet Mich Wilsen Vernon Castle New York

Mrs Nettie Campbell Camp Sues for Alimony from Kenneth Camp

Mrs Campbell filed an equity petition against her husband Kenneth Camp for alimony. She alleges they married in September 1913 and that since May 1914 he treated her with extreme cruelty and abandoned her. They now live with their parents. He is employed by the U.S. government with a steady income and independent sources. The plaintiff is represented by Lambert Whippler and Yeatman.

Nettie Campbell Camp Kenneth Camp United States Wilton F Lambert Prederic Ro Whippler Rudolph H Yeatman

Birth announced for son of Mr and Mrs M J Gaynor

Announcement from New York dated January 21 reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Norman J Gaynor at their Brooklyn home. Mr Gaynor is the youngest son of the late Mayor William J Gaynor. Mrs Gaynor is Betsy Page, daughter of the Rev Frank Page and niece of Thomas Nelson Page. The couple wed April 16, 1904 in Fairfax Court House Virginia.

M. J. Gaynor Washington Post New York Norman J Gaynor Brooklyn Gaynor William J Gaynor Mra Gaynor Betsy Page Frank Page Thomas Nelson Page United States Italy Fairfax Court House

Miss Clark Elected Senator in Oregon Special Election

Kath ieryn Clark, a Democrat, was elected State senator in Roseburg Oregon in a special election to fill a vacancy caused by death. She won by a plurality slightly under 100 votes, becoming the first woman elected to the Oregon senate.

Roseburg Orex Jan Kathieryn Clark Democrat Migs Clark Oregon Senate

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