Plague Closes Rail North China Traffic and Sends Diplomats Fleeing
The plague in north China has halted rail service from Tientsin to Peking and between Peking and Hankow. Diplomats including Louis Einstein and other foreign officials depart, while American and British missionaries decline refuge at legations. Doctors arm for protection as warm weather is hoped to end the outbreak and French experts head to China to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legation
Peking
China
Tientsin
Hankow
Shan-Hai- Kwan
Pukow
Louis Einstein
W. J. Calhoun
Calhoun
United States
Mukden
Jackson
Harbin
Pechil
Shantung
Manshuria
Paris
Jane
Yersin
Broquet
Pasteur Institute
Saigon
France
Drill at Fort Myer Honors Mexican Ambassador
A special drill of United States soldiers was held at Fort Myer Virginia yesterday in honor of Senor Joaquin Casasus the Mexican Ambassador. The riding hall hosted cavalry and field artillery demonstrations showing horsemanship and wartime efficiency while Secretary of War Dickinson and the British Ambassador attended with Mrs Bryce. Casasus and his staff were escorted by Mr Chandler and Capt Coates who serves as American aide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fort Myer
Senor Joaquin Casasus
Mexico
Dickinson
Bryce
Senor Casasus
Chandler
Pershing ends Davao punitive campaign in Mindanao
General Pershing, head of the Mindanao department, has halted the punitive operation in the Davao district after killing or capturing all those responsible for American deaths and dispersing the bandit Manobo groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Pershing
Department of Mindanao
Davao District
Decies Obtains License For Marriage In New York
New York January 2 a license for the marriage of Lord Decies and Helen Vivien Gould was issued today by City Clerk Scully. The wedding date is expected February 7 in the afternoon. Miss Gould, age 19, daughter of George J Gould and Edith Kingdon Gould, lives at 7 Fifth Avenue. The groom is John De La Poer Beresford, Lord Decies, 44, an army officer born in Dublin, of Sof ten Park England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lord Decies
Helen
Fen Gould
Scully
Miss Gould
George J Gould
Edith Kingdon Gould
Fifth Avenue
John de la Poer Beresford
Dublin
Soften Park
England
Gad Dexcies
Vivien Gould
George J. Gould
Lord Dedes
Decies
Europe
Marjorie H. Gould
J. Anthony Drexel
Captain Brett Weds Actress in Secret Registry Ceremony
London reports actress Zena Dare married Maurice Vyner Baliol Brett, second son of Viscount Esher, in a quiet registry office last Monday. The bride performed on stage in Cardiff the same night. The Esher family wished for postponement until Milas Daro left the stage after her contract. Brett serves as a captain of the Coldstream Guards.
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London
Zena Dare
Maurice Vyner Baliol Brett
Viscount Esher
Cardiff
Wales
Esher
Milas Daro
Brett
Coldstream Suards
Mauretania Sets New Speed Record at Sea
The Mauretania reportedly achieved 676 knots in the 24 hours ending at noon, beating its own 673 knot record set on June 7, 1909. The liner is due in New York from Queenstown tomorrow.
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New York
Mauretania
Queenstown
Cook Again Claims Polar Reach Without Proof
Dr. Frederick A. Cook addressed the German-American Pioneer Club of Harlem asserting renewed belief he reached the pole, while challenging Peary and supporters to prove any definitive pole claim. He cites unreliable sun observations at low altitude as undermining Peary’s records and argues his own right to the conquest remains valid.
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New York
Frederick A. Cook
Pioneer Club
Harlem
Peary
Daller
Pears
Chess greats Marishan and Capablanca draw in tourney
In New York on January 26 Frank J Marishan and Jose Capablanca, the U S and Cuban champions, drew their national chess tournament game. Oscar Chajes defeated Dr Baird for his fifth straight win to lead. Roy T Black beat Morris, Hodges scored over Johner, Walcott defeated Kreymberg, and Magnus Smith beat Tennen wurzel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank J. Marishan
United States
Jose Ro Capablanca
Dr. Baird
Oscar Chajes
Chicago
Morris
Roy T. Black
Brooklyn
A. B Hodges
Johner
H .Walcott
Boston
A. ¥. Kreymberg
Magnus Smith
J. Tennen
Wurzel
Ladies Tailors Association names Boston style show exhibitors
At a city meeting the Ladies Tailors Association announced exhibitors for the Boston national style show to run February 6 to 11. Named: R. Playm, B. H. W.W. Zea, F C Chorley, E. R. Lipshutz, and M. Lowenstein. A banquet will be held February 18 at the Raleigh Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Tailors’ Association
Boston
R. Playm
Zea
F C
Chorley
E .R. Lipshutz
M. Lowenstein
Raleigh Hotel
Motor trucks and new showrooms boost local auto trade
The Overland Washington Motor Company delivered a model A2 Overland to Willam Johll and will have United Motors handle Alden-Sampson trucks in future. Sampson trucks range from one to five tons and, with Brush and Maxwell wagons, expand local commercial vehicle offerings. The Hinds Auto Company opened a new salesroom at Fourteenth and S streets NW and showcased Lion and Schacht cars. A sales surge at Madison Square Garden saw 117 Sampson freight and delivery motors sold and 1,032 businessmen express preference for Sampson vehicles, highlighting delivery motors in high demand. Paul Peck of the United Motors Washington Company left for the South to visit Columbia and Maxwell dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland Washington Motor Company
Willam Johll
United Motors Washington Company
Sampson
Brush
Maxwell
Hinds Auto Company
William Hinds
G. B Hinds
Harry Benner
Century Tire Company
Siived
Washington
Benner
Madison Square Garden
Alden Sampson Manufacturing Company
United States Motor Company
Lee
Paul Peck
United Motors Wash- Insion Company
South
Columbia and
Dike dies after political strain and scandal in London
Sir Charles Wentworth Dike, veteran diplomat and MP for Forest of Dean since 1892, dies in London at 63 from heart trouble after a fraught election. The era’s scandal with his ex-wife and the high society circle surrounding Vivien Gould and Lord Decies are noted, alongside a charity concert for the Gilbert family and a comic backstage dressing-room mix-up at the Metropolitan Opera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Charles Wentworth Dike
France
Charles
Forest For Dean
Gloucester
Thut
Cambridge
Katherine
Arthur Gore Sheil
Sir Charles
Emilia Francis
Maj
Henry Strong
Mark Pattison
Lincoln College
Oxford
Donald Crawford
Pattison
Army Orders Leaves and assignments scattered across posts
Army orders list leaves of absence and transfers for officers including Capt Lawrence D. Cabell quartermaster one month First Lieut William C Catliffh medical reserve corps extended two months and Lt Thomas E Cathro Thirteenth cavalry seven. Capt Lutz Wahl commissary to San Francisco will report by telegraph upon arrival. Major William Sample detailed to command Ninth battalion. Philippine Scouts Captain Robert S Welsh quartermaster to visit several cities on official business. Capt Robert S Welsh to visit more cities as needed. Lieut Go. W. Harthur medical corps to transport to the Philippine Islands Manila assignment. Maj Walter Penfield to Breton Mass for address delivery. Capt Harry L Steele coast artillery to Eastern Artillery District New York for staff duties and Fort Totten construction. First Lieut John R Bradley medical reserve corps to Fort Leavenworth examining board. Col Lyman W Kennon to join proper station.
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Lawrence D. Cabell
William C. Catliffh
Medical Reserve Corps
Thomas E. Cathro
Thirteenth Cavalry
Lutz Wahl
San Francisco
Adjutant General of the Army
Kenneth Morton
Ordnance Department
Watertown Arsenal
Watertown
Mars
William Harthur
Medical Corps
Philippine Islands
Manila
Philippines
WALTER @ PENFIELD
Ordnanee Department
Breton
Mass
William R. Sample
Third Infantry
Philippine Scouts
Robert S Welsh
Fall River
Waterbury
Trenton
N. J
Lawrence
Lowell
Mans
Bridgeton
N. Fl
Passaic
New York City
N. Y
Baltimore
Lynchburg
Harry L Steele
Coast Artillery Corps
Eastern Artilery District
New York
Harry L. Steele
Coset Artillery Corps
Quartermaster General of the Army
Fort Totten
John R. Bradley
Fort Leavenworth
Kane
West
Lyman W. V Kennon
Fourteenth Infantry
Naval Orders and Movements of Vessels
Naval orders show Lieut. J J Hannigan assigned to duty in South Dakota and Ensign R White to duty on Petrel. Vessel movements list arrivals at Chicago Boston Standish Annapolis Brutus Guantanamo Rocket Washington and bailings from Boston Yard to Boston Ajax from Guantanamo to Hampton Roads Rocket from Indian Head to Washington.
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J. J Hannigan
South Dakota
R. €. White
Petrel
Chicago
Boston
Standish
Annapolis
Brutus
Guantanamo
Rocket
Washington
Boston Yard
Ajax
Hampton Roads
Indian Head
Society Notes Mention Recurring At Home Schedules
SOCIETY continues from page seven with society updates. Miss Marie Stewart Bowen to be at home informally on Monday afternoons and February evenings. Mrs. Joel Hillman hosting Fridays at 1831 Belmont road. Mrs. Joseph F. O Connell to receive with Mrs. Diehl at 1825 P street northwest from 4 to 6. Mrs. Max H. Manne visiting her parents at 405 Sixth Street northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Stewart Bowen
Joel Hillman
Belmont Road
Joseph F. O’connell
Diehl
P Street
Max H. Manne
New York City
Mrs. J. Cazlin
Sixth Street
Confessions on Housekeeping Roles by Barbara Boyd
A reflection on changing attitudes toward housekeeping as a profession for women. The author argues women should freely choose whether to manage a home or continue prior work, noting the shift from traditional home skills to a businesslike view of domestic duties and the social pressure attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness
Hatpin Safety Plan Debated By City Aldermen
In New York on January 26 a committee of the board of aldermen discussed an ordinance to curb hatpin length with a one half inch exposed point limit and guarding device. Dolls heads showcase safe styling, as girls advocate a concealed approach and public safety supporters from the City Federation of Women’s Clubs back the measure. Alderman Campbell will report in executive session Monday.
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Washington Post
New York
Board of Aldermen
Drescher
Francis Gartwright
City Federation of Women's Clubs
Imma V. Simmis
Laura D. Burroughs
Brooklyn
Campbell
Munday
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U. S
Marico
Davao
Capt
Misa Dare
Officer
Chajes
Auto World
Wilson Company
Edgar S. Patterson
H C Thompson
Diamond Rubber CO
Fourteenth St. N.W
Dai
Machive
Sir Gharles Dilke
Post
Metropolitan
Mr. Slezak
Allison Pierce
Carrie Cortis
Gould
Miss Cortis
Miss Pierce
James Oxnard
William Minett
E. Reave Merritt
Merritt
Courtlandt Field Bishop
Beatrice Bend
Wiliam Glyn
Miss Johnson
H. A. C. Taylor
R. B. Coykendall
George
Shrady
Edwin Gould
Alfred Graham Miles
J. West Horner
George B. Boldt
Nelson Burr
Cornelius Agnew
James B. Taylor
Lovell H. Jerome
Dorothy Wilds
Henry Siegel
Queen Mary
Queen Alexandra
Edward
Ghartes Gilibert
Barytone
Manhattan Opera
Metropolitan Opera House
Fernando Gianoli-Galtetti
Mona Gilbert
Boniface
Leo Jongieur
Notra
Opera
Mita Ferrar
Miss Destinn
Mme. Homer
Miss. Maubourg
Messrs
Caruso
Martin
Amato
Podest
Tanara
Witherspoon
Pasternack
Mons
Gilly
Clement
Renaud
Charjiter
Gillbert
Mme
Homer
Misa Destinn
Himmel
Ansonia
Miss Destiny
ARMY
Society
Congress
Confessions Your
Ekeeper
Barbara Boyd
Strayer’s
Strayer’s Business College
Oth
F Sis
Old Masonie Temple
Berlitz School of Languages
Cor
Ore Berlitz
Clatses School of Residence
Emerson Institute
N. W
Revenue Cutter Commissions
Patent Office
Winslow H. Randolph
Loan Brokers
Pennsylvania
Burnstine's
Mendelsohn's Art Gallery
New York Ave
National Biscuit Company
Uneeda
Washington Car
Carter Motor Car Cord
Munsey Building
Hyattsville, Md
Wilson Co
St. N. W
Wilcox Trax
Congressional Garage
Pa Ave
David S. Hendrick
Stearnsing
Buick Motor Co
Connecticut Ave
Emerson & Orme
H Street
Bergdoll
Motor Sales Agency
H St. Nw
Reddard Dayton
Chassia Barnard Motor Car Company
14Th St
Flanders
Commercial Avia and Supply Co
Cadillac
Cook & Stoddard Co
H St. N. W
Automobile Coo
St. N.W
Philadelphia
Dupont Sales CO
L St. N. W
Theo
Barnes & CO
Troy
HALL @ CO
N.Y. Ave
Ford—Velie — Owen
Miller Bros
Imperial Motor CO
Wos Street
At & Mera
Carpenter Automobile Co
17Th
Belden
T. Pollock
Conn
Ingleside Terrace
Atlantic Hotel
6Th & Pa
Ave
M. Bls
American Taxicab CO
L Street
Bolero
Marthweat
Hira
Riggs House
Pha
Eaay
H. Tolblan
National Loan and Investment Co
Thompson Building
Fifteenth Street
Vosite Treasury
Harry
American Loan CO
Citizens Loan CO
Commercial Bank Bldg
Sts. Frourtte Floor
H. K. Fulton
Sth
Surety Loan CO
Werder
E St. N. Ww
Reliance Loan and Trust
E Street NW
Ee Ee
Jenifer Building
Louis” Abrahams
Moon
Firestone - Columbus
Motor Sales CO. Sinew On
Potomac Guarantee Co
F Street Men
Second Fleer
Ger
District OF Columbia
Moore & Hill, Inc
Frank T. Rawlings CO
Arlington Fire Insurance Co
WM. H. Saunders & CO
D. C
F. H. Smith Company
Mt National Loan and Investment Co
Thompson Bldg
Toswineenth Bt
Treasury
LER & Rutherfor! ; Incorporated
Fifteenth St
Distle
Columbia
Walter H. Acker
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