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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1912

Page

5

Brides in Crystal and Pearl Embroidered Gowns

A list of attendees in a formal event showcases gowns in white satin, chiffon, and velvet with crystal embroidery and pearl jewelry. Names include Mrs Horace Lurton Jr, Miss Morgan of Tennessee, Mrs Pradeick Lilley of Connecticut, Mrs Job Barnard, and many others, each description highlighting fabrics, overdresses, and gem accents.

Horace Lurton Misa Morgan Tennessee Batten Lurton Connecticut Job Barnard Barrand Hunt Tudge Hunt Aira Harty Stew Lanes Chew Wright Tawani Soaker Charles Blyth Henry Rafgz L Texas Fir Ciil Witton Pexam Miley Henry Albert Vinn New York Daugh Milarmy Wokersham Erigo Shiffan Tomayo Shi Meg George Saterind SH Ilaud Mar Wilcox Jaison Lone Mae Marie Harwood Richmont Hervex Taylor Vege Brooks Wheeler Samuel Ferguson Steven G Ayres Representative Ayres Misa Janette Ayres Misa Isabell Hagner Murray Crane Enlifon Spencer Cosby Reid Hunt Martin Knapp Mabel Hume Hanna Tusser Walter Andrews Meta Morris Eyang Frang Whita Chifton Charles Mckenney Howard Hems J. Steinmetz Lancaster Mratle Randolph Kelm Miss Matle McMillin Mra Stone Senator Stone Harley Calvin Gage Miss Gage Margaret Gage Mia Russel! Goodwin Mra Thames Sim Lee William . Roberts

Cheaper Butter Predicted By Wholesale Prices Drop

The New York market sees butter wholesale prices fall by 21 cents to 3 cents, with wholesalers predicting a downward trend if conditions stay normal. Last week 300 pound tubs were imported, and sufficient butter is available to meet a declared 19 supply. as spring approaches, market expects plentiful supply amid steady demand.

New York

Judge releases Dr Morse after arrest in Baltimore

Dr Frank B Morse, a manufacturing chemist, was freed by Justice Barnard of the District Supreme Court after being arrested last May in Baltimore on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses. The bond remained 2000, not raised, as Morse left with his bride and her son to prepare a home, having recently married a Waynesboro, Pennsylvania woman following a broken engagement with his Baltimore fiancée.

Frank B Morse Baltimore Alice O’neill Rete Monon Justice Barnard District Supreme’ Cour Morse Waynesboro

Petition seeks AT&T dissolution as Sherman antitrust violator

The petition by George Lambert, a Belham, NY Justice of the Peace, asks dissolution of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company as a Technopoly violating the Sherman act. It was received by the Department of Justice and referred to the assistant to Attorney General Fowler. The department has been investigating AT&T for weeks. the probe is not yet completed.

George Lambert Belham American Telephone and Telegraph Company Department of Justtee Atslatant Fowler Ben

Trolley for Suburb Streets to Be Opened

Commissioners authorize condemn lands for highway extension to Calvert Street and Cleveland Avenue, enabling a Washington Railway and Electric Company line extension from the Capital Traction along Massachusetts Avenue to the District line. Condemnation, right of way plans, and a two year construction deadline with penalties. Residents celebrate and expect rapid development between Tennallytown Chevy Chaselings and Glen Echoline areas.

Cleveland Park Senate Dillingham Washington Railway and Electric Company Capital Tracton Columbia Road Eightenth Street Massachusetts Avenue Capital Traction Company Calvert Street Connecticut Avenue Cleveland Avenue Thirty-fourth Street Macomb Street Calvert Street Bridge District Supreme Court Roch Creek Twenty Ninth Connecticut Meveland Avenues Thirty Fourth Street Woodley Road Wisconsin Massachusetts Avenues Senator Dillingham Representative Cannon House Congress Tennallytown Chevy Chazelings Glen Echoline

Transfer Points on Northwest Streets and Avenues

A list of marked transfer points at major NW and NE intersections including Ninth Street with Florida and Pennsylvania avenues, Seventh Street with Florida, New York, and G Streets, and other crossings such as Eighth Street with H and G Streets, North Capitol with Florida Avenue, and First Street with Southeast locations.

Florida Avenue Pennsylvania Avenue New York Avenue Wisconsin Avenue Capitol Street Fourth Street New Jersey Avenue Capitol Streets Indiana Avenue Florida

PASS TRANSFER BILL PROVISIONAL NOTICE RESTRICTS FEES

The passage outlines penalties for violations of transfer and receipt provisions for passengers under a District of Columbia act. Offenses carry a fine of not less than ten dollars and up to an unspecified maximum, with each neglect or violation treated as a separate offense. Prosecutions are to occur in the police court of the District of Columbia, filed by the District’s corporation counsel or assistants, with Congress reserving the right to amend or repeal the act.

District of Columbia Hig Fe Hershy Andersin Aed Columba Act of Congres Fe Tisarice Calumbia Coamabia Continental Trust Conmrenn Nathan Peor Gailar Regain Duener Steele Thomas Somerville Wimm Sprige Galther Breck Bright Low Yemen Willem & Carver ET Thomas H Melon Har Joseph Staera Walker James Barrick Maria Vlorbheimer

Auto Collides on Nineteenth Street Amid Pedestrian Panic

An unmanageable automobile delivery wagon on Nineteenth Street and Wyoming Avenue yesterday afternoon panicked pedestrians and smashed two plate glass windows at the George H B Sheke store. Damage listed at $50. Oscar Yeatman, from northeast G Etehth, operated the cart. it refused to stop after being set, sending the vehicle into the curb.

Nineteenth Street Wyoming Avenue George HB Sheke Oscar Yeatman G Etehth Northeast

Two Soloists Shine At Washington Symphony Concert

Washington Symphony Orchestra at the Columbia Theater featured flutist H Jaeger sharing honors with cellist Bart Wirtz. Harp and flute dazzled in Saint Saens and Arlesienne selections under Conductor Hammer, with a Romeo and Juliet overture opening and a final Ernst Guiraud piece concluding an uneven program.

H. Jaeger Honora Bart Wirtz Symphony Hammer Oolor Ag Wirte Jes Vera Cory Tuchaikowsky Lemt Attite Bisel Jaexer Tella Freder

Georgetown Barge Company Reports Yearly Financials

A Georgetown Barge Dock Elevator and Railway Company report to Congress shows net earnings of $4,900.03 for the year, with operating expenses estimated at $44,008 less than wages paid. The company notes major ownership by Bankers Trust Company of New York, which holds a significant stake.

Georgetown Bankers’ Trust Company New York

Georgetown University appoints Dr Alphonsus Donlon as president

Dr Alphonsus J Donton, a Georgetown graduate and former professor, assumed active charge of Georgetown University after the retirement of Rev Joseph Himmel. Born in Albany N Y in 1884, he joined the Jesuit order, studied at Woodstock and Georgetown, and served as professor of physics and faculty athletics director before his 1908 ordination and leadership role. Father Trimmel remains hospitalized but improved enough to sit up briefly.

Alphonsus J Donton Georgetown University Joseph J Himmel Georgetown Dent Alhans Albany Boys' Academ Georgetown Preparatory Dass Europe Donlon Massachusetts Woodstock Hethen Tve Cardinal Gibbons Tedults Maryland New York Dr Monson Walter Trimmel Father Trimmel University Hospital

Newly Wed Out On Bond In Perjury Case

Fred Henderson Byrne of Loudoun county was released on bond after a Rockville Md hearing on a perjury charge tied to misrepresenting his wife s age to obtain a marriage license The hearing was continued to next Wednesday The arrest warrant was issued by the bride s father Theodore Linton The charge states Byrne gave the girl s age as 19 when she was truly 15 The young wife said she was 16 that November but claimed Byrne was not to blame for the misrepresentation and that she believed she was 14 when they wed.

Rockville Fred Henderson Byrne Loudoun County

Weather Conditions Across the United States January 1912 Report

A Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau summary notes a passing disturbance over the New England coast and Great Lakes regions with rain and winds in the north Atlantic coast. No cold spell expected in 48 hours, but rain probable in the Pacific states. forecasts call for fair weather countrywide with regional variations and variable conditions around the Great Lakes and northern New England.

Dept of Agriculture Washington Gromt Akon Mongar New England Great Lakes New York Kew Enghusd Vine North Pointes Kew Wialalpor Salles Pacifis Hulu Orefaw Rocky Mountain Favite New Cagland Middle Atlantic Igaderate Adtlantis Aqt Grand Manis

Blood Humors Explain Common Eruptions and Remedies

Blood humors commonly cause pimples boils hives whelps and eruptions though they may exist without outward signs. They circulate in the system with weakness languor loss of appetite or debility. Expulsion often occurs via the great alterative and tonic.

Boys Caught After Theft in Virginia Case

Three boys sought by police for a theft were captured in Monroe Virginia and will be brought to Washington today by Detective Berman. Suspects are Charles W Thompson 12 Raymond Hurdle 12 and Albert B Lynch 11. They vanished after a robbery at a shop on Thirteenth Street Southwest where $18 was stolen.

Virginia Inez Frigay Monroe Washington Berman Polica Heedquarters Charles W. Thompson Lapworth Wace Raymond Hurdle Late Street Albert B Lynch Elevantit Street Thirteenth and Streets Southwear RE Hoyt Eaah Register

Dr Anderson Found Dead From Natural Causes

Dr Andrew E Anderson aged 42 was found dead on the floor of his room at Nottingham My F street north by a servant yesterday morning. Coroner Nevitt ruled death due to natural causes. Born in Sweden, he had been well known in Washington as a masseur for six years and is survived by a son and a daughter.

Andrew E Anderson Nottingham F Street Weal Aroass Nevitt

Thieves Steal Silver and Documents from Cotterill Home

Silver plate and various items were stolen yesterday from the residence of Charles A Cotterill on Corcoran Street Northwest. Several hundred dollars in silver plate were taken while an overcoat owned by Maj H W Carpenter USA containing papers was also reported missing.

Charles A Cotterill Corcoran Maj H W Carpenter

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