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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1914

Page

7

Vice President Marshall Hostsgate Shoreham Reception Guests Abloom

The Shoreham hosted a Rose Room buffet and dancing reception for hundreds of official and resident guests with Vice President and Mrs Marshall as hosts. Notable attendees included ambassadors Jusserand and Chinda, ministers Lane and Garrison, speakers Clark and Kern, and many senators and dignitaries.

Marshall Weis Shoreham Marine Band Sallie Williams Laura Johns John Bassett Moore John Barrett Charles McChord Gilbert Hitencock Francizco Janes Russell Davis Swagar Sherley Ben Johnson John Elsborne Labor Wilson Walter Wells Ransdell Myers Greece Costa Rica Mme. Calvo Burke Jackson Vardaman Langley Peru Pezeat Charles Boughton Wood Alfred Hawes Arthur Lee Thatcher Henry B Macfarland

Gowns Glitter in Diplomatic Society Assembly

A dress parade of society ladies and guests features turquoise blue satin brocade, white lace trims, and crystal embellishments. Notables include Mrs James Harlan in green satin, Mrs Charles McChord in blue satin lace, and Mrs Gilbert Hitchcock in gold velvet.

Istauntess Chin Sime Jusserand Mme da Gama Champ Clark Albert Sidney Burleson Franklin K. Lane Josephus Daniels Willam P Jackson Francis Newlands Henry Myers Claude A Swainson James Olle James Albert L Mills Walter Wells Joseph Ransdeil David F. Houston James Harlan Charles McChord Langley Kentucky Gilbert Hitchcock John E. Osborne John W. Weeka Miss Wedks Philp Campbell Dorothy Campbell Mme Vanes Franklin K. Roosevelt Charles Boughton Wood Mrhe. Calderon Miss Calderon Alfred Hawes Toronto Kern Senator Kern John Burke Joan Skejton Williams Mahlon Pitney Folk Gov. Polk Mra Thomas 5. Walsh Henry F Macfarland George Leary New York Lindley Garrison Pittman Senator Pittman Davis John W. Davis Mise Judit Calhoun Johnson Senator Johnson Wiliam EB. Wilson Aire Cowie Banks Bradley Fiske Mien Fiske Miss Stokes Miss van Rappard Catalani Aswell Senator Aswell Reed Senator Reed Margaret Cameron Saulsbury Senator Sauls Bury

Army Film Show At Belasco Theater Featured Mounted Menace

The Belasco Theater screens mobile army motion pictures Friday at 4 pm showcasing bravely mounted horsemanship at Fort Riley. Riders on bare backs jump hurdles while Olympic Stockholm feats are shown. a polo match and cross country riding with hounds close the program. Proceeds go to Army Relief Association.

Mobile Army Belasco Theater Army Mounted School Fort Riley Stockholm Sweden Orer War Department Indiea Army Relief Association

Islands to shield pedestrians with new safety islands on city streets

Police install permanent safety islands on Fifteenth Street between New York Avenue and Gatreat and at the Pennsylvania Avenue Seventh Street intersection. Iron stanchions and rods arrived yesterday to form 7 foot sections with posts near ends and red lanterns to mark the barriers at night.

Washington Fifteenth Street New York Avenue Gatreat Pennsylvania Avenue Seventh Street

Gompers to answer Moyer charges in Indiana trip

Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, will travel to Indianapolis tomorrow to address the United Mine Workers of America convention and rebut Charles H. Moyer’s accusation that the AFL council did not aid copper region miners. The convention urged Gompers to explain the council instant action, and endorsed provisions for initiative, referendum, and recall.

Federation of Labor Moyer Gompers American Federation of Labor Hapapolia Ind Charles H. Moyer Western Federation of Miners United Mine Workers of America Minera Fortines Executive Council Michigan Indianapolis United Mine Workers of America Today Samuel Gompers Federation

Dinner Honors Mr. Gompers On Birthday In Washington

A testimonial dinner in New Ebbitt tonight marks Samuel Gompers birthday as organized labor honors him with cabinet and congressional leaders among the guests. Central Labor Union finalized plans after its weekly meeting, with notable invitees including Secretary of Labor Wilson and Speaker Champ Clark.

Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Organized Labor Ebbitttonight Central Labor Union Labor Willam Wilson Navy Josephus Daniels Champ Clark Thomas Martine William Hughes New Jersey Morris Sheppard Texas John J. Pitzgerald New York Henry T. Ramey Martin D. Foster Tlinois W. Logue John J. Colsey Michael Beonohos Robert H. Lem Pennsylvania Augustua O. Stanley Kentucky Albert Johnson Washington Edward Keating Colorado David J. Lewis Maryland John Nolan California Federation Ouray Tony Coutelio Galveston Tex Gompers

Goethals Expected To Be Panama Canal Governor

Col George W Goethals builder of the Panama Canal has known since last fall that he would be the first governor of the Canal Zone. President Wilson and Lindley M Garrison have pursued a civil government plan with Goethals likely to be nominated as governor. Wilson would not confirm whether Goethals would serve a year before becoming New York police commissioner.

Garrison Canal George W. Goethaia Panama Canal Lindley M. Garrison l Panama Canal Zone Wilson Mr. Garrison New York City Col. Goethals

Kenyon bill sparks moral reform debate in House

The House debates the Kenyon bill addressing vice districts and reform. Representative Moore questions provisions for women when houses close, while Caraway cites institutions ready to aid. Critics call the law hypocritical and seek punishment for pimps. Dr. Eliot backs stricter enforcement.

Audh Moore Philadelphia Caraway Mr. Caraway Mr. Moore Representative Mann Representative Prouty Iowa Taelf Jin

Supreme Court Rules Testator Domicile Tied to Louisiana

The Supreme Court held that T. Scott Burbank, a Louisiana planter, acted as if domiciled in Texas while living in Temple in 1919, so Louisiana courts can probate his will. His daughter Mary Springer Burbank, a minor, inherits the estate without conditions after the Texas attempt failed. The decision upholds Louisiana jurisdiction and negates Texas probate.

Macbeth Testater Supreme Court Justles Holmes T. Scott Burbank Louisiana Texas Bubbank Temple Tex Loutalans Burbank Hohnas Mary Springer Burbank Josephine Ernest

Doubts Rise Over Radium Cancer Cure Claims

Dr Campbell, head of the Radium Clinic in Pennsylvania, and a Radium Chemical Co director, testified before the House mines and mining committee that Dr Kelly Baltimore did not treat the deeper cancer and that radium's efficacy as a cure remains uncertain. Campbell admitted two of five treated patients died, while Secretary Lane pushed radium withdrawal to conserve supply and safeguard public lands.

Campbell Pennsylvania Clinic Kelly Haw Lane Wilam H. Campbell Radium Clinic Pennsylvania Radium Chemical Company Standard Chemical Company Pittsburgh Joseph M. Flannery House Mines and Mining Committee Howard 4. Kelly Baltimore Kelly Byrnes North Caroa James H. Gray Dane Colorado John Y. Anderson Thas Hygienic Laboratory United States Public Health Service

Explorer Dickey Finds Mount McKinley in Alaska

W W A Dickey the Alaska miner and prospector who located Mount McKinley is a guest at the Willard Hotel. In 1806 his party penetrated deep into the Shuyshitna region and discovered a great peak they estimated at 20 000 feet. They mapped the country and later named the summit for President William McKinley. Dickey, a Prince-ton graduate, co-owns a copper mine on Prince William Sound.

A. Dickey Willard Hotel Mt. McKinley Alaska Willard Shuyshitna Dickey William McKinley Thay Dickey Lo Ton Prince William, Sound

Scientists on long cruise study oceanography aboard Baché

Coast and Geodetic Survey steamer Baché with Capt. Charles C. Yates sails from Hampton Roads on a two month cruise. Aboard are scientists from the coast survey and Bureau of Fisheries to conduct physical, zoological, and botanical oceanography including a Gulf Stream study with Bermuda and Florida legs. Leading researchers W. W Walsh and John W Greene oversee bureau related work.

Baché Charles C. Yates Coast and Geodetic Survey Federal Service Bureau of Nehéries Coast Survey Bache Hampton Roads Weasel Bermuda Florida Gulf Stream W. W Walsh John W Greene Bureau of Fisheries

State May Buy Radium For Cancer Treatment

New York State plans to allocate 100000 dollars to purchase radium for poor cancer patients. The funds would support the State Institute for Cancer Research in Buffalo. Senators Rameperger Malone Horton and Majone spoke on timely passage and the need to aid disadvantaged sufferers.

Albany N. Y New York State Rameperger Malone Assambly Man Horton State Institute For Cancer Research At Buffalo Majone

Miss Quayle Shows Remarkable Radium Treatment Improvement

Baltimore January 24 Miss Margaret Quayle daughter of Bishop William A Quayle of the Methodist Episcopal Church is under radium treatment for cancer. She has improved enough to possibly leave the sanitarium within a few weeks though she has not received treatment for nearly two weeks.

Underworld Washington Baltimore Margaret Quayle William A . Quayle Methodist Episcopal Church

Royal Divorce Proceedings Touched by Swedish Court Move

Prince William of Sweden and former Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovne of Russia move toward dissolution terms with special commissioners meeting in St. Petersburg. The king assigns Dr. Otto Hack Roland Printzskveld and Dr. Hammarskreta to discuss finances and the custody of Prince Lennart with Russian representatives.

Btockholm Sweden Prince William Marie Pavlovne Russia St. Petersburg Gustave Otto Hack Roland Printzskveld Hammarskrceta Upsala

Neighborhood House Trustees Dine With Superintendent

The Neighborhood House trustees and staff hosted a dinner last evening for new and old members to meet and tour the facilities. About 99 children and youths were seen in the departments as guests explored the house in action.

Neighborhood House John P. & Nelgh Neligh Charles F. Bell William Buchanan Thomas Bradley Genevieve Clark Ira Copley Joseph H. Davies John C. Fremont Gilson Gardner Mra. Gilson Gardiner Amarylis Gillett Cora W. Gregory Philip Henry Archibald Hopkins J. Cella Longeope Mra. Logan Waller Page Cuno H. Rudolph Sophie Siebert Minas Mary Stewart Walter R. Tuckerman Mise Clara J. van Trump Milas Elien A. Vinton John Jay White

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