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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1913

Page

7

Taft Party Guest Hurt In Washington Street Car Accident

Miss Bowers, daughter of Lloyd Wheaton Bowers, suffered a likely right forearm fracture and scalp cuts when a horse ran away and a street car struck her party near Garfield Hospital. Dr. Grayson and Dr. Taylor attended, with Miss Taft and Miss Vincent present, as attendants aided by Mr. Lewis. The incident shocked Washington society, with Miss Bowers later moved to a private room after initial examination showed injuries confined to a forearm fracture and minor scalp wounds.

Dr. Taylor Lewis Miss Taft Miss Vincent Grayson En Tesla Mitchell Uarfield Hospital Miss Bowers Mitchell Aald Taft Lloyd Wheaton Bowers Young Bowers Yale Helen Taft Robert Taft National Glacier Park Howers Wax Isabel Vincent White House Vincent University of Minnesota Bowers Washington Rhode Island Avenue Oden Horstmann Margaret Draper Gladys’ Hinckley Katharine Brown Barnett Sophy Johnston Marion Wise Olga Roosevalt Breckinridge Bayne Eudora Clover Margaret Worthington Graxgon Naval Gareld Dr. Grayson Avermens Taylor

Runaway incident details at a social gathering

The report lists attendees and outfits from a runaway incident involving Miss Helen Taft and a companion. Several guests are named, with descriptions of gowns including pink satin, white charmeuse, and crystal embellishments. It notes jewelry, veiling, and lace details among Mrs. Gudger, Mrs. Akins, Miss Gilman, and others.

Helen Taft Marie Holtzman -Adams Rob Akins Gudger Dresden James Moser Gilman Thomga D. Whyte Lilian McMillan Lesure Thomas D. Whyte Times J. Montague New York Lilian Cavanaugh Fannie Virginia Burke

Runaway Horse Collides With Car Striking Miss Bowers

Dr Taylor recalls a mad dash down the bill by a 19 year old girl Miss Bowers astride a runaway horse. The animal crashed into a car rear platform, door broken and the horse killed instantly. Bowers seemed uninjured at first but later revealed a hurt arm as the event ends.

Dr. Taylor

Gould Defends Self in Johnson Insurance Probe

Justice Gould testified before the Johnson insurance investigating committee on connections with Commercial and First National fire insurance companies. He warned new wraps could not arise from such associations and admitted possible mistakes in business ties. End of hearings expected today or tomorrow with a recess likely for argument prep.

District Supreme Court Johnson First National Fire Insurance Companies Tustlea Ashley M. Gould Johnson Insurance Investigating Committee House Berger Wisconsin Justice Gould Gould District Court Nneee Commersis Fire Inmwance Company Ram‘phny Ciplal Rock’ Hp Thers Pern Ee Ee Wlinassen Morping .Seaglon William S. “Hail District Insurance oMee Robert F.tuttie Commercial Fire Insurance Company Robert J. Wynne Pirst National Fire Invsurance Company

Gowns of Noted Women Adorn Washington Society Scene

A Washington crowd showcases gowns described in vivid detail. Mrs. Spencer Cosby in white peau de soie, Mrs. John W. Timmons in black satin, Miss Letterman in black velvet, Mrs. Lamar in black brocade, and many others in white satin, lace, rhinestones, and diamonds attend a prominent social event.

Spencer Cosby John W., Timmons Letterman Spore Lamar Justice Lalmar Mitchell | Palmer James Heyholds John Miller Orghide Longworth Nicholas Longworth Leonard Wood Alice Judson Miss Patten Josephine Patten Nellie Patten McCumber James R. Mann Gudger Representative Guadger North Carolina Langley Kentucky Dying Crumpacker Indiana Dennis Ken Japton Wiliam B. Lemar Mya Theodore. Shuey Milthy Shuey Misa Lucy Hoke Smith Fietche Tyce Chester Pescock Hive Herman Moran Heuatis Timothy Anaberry Wors Stephens Iamalae Barbera Stephens Cullop Claude Watts Eitha Patter Ton Griffin George W. Fairchild Mice Reilly Neligan Norman Underwood Henry Conner Myers Watson E. Coleman Russell Malcolm MacLennan Canaty Byron Adams Tae Loree

Fractured life hangs by thread in local hospital

A 31 year old Tyler woman, Marthe Poeisen-Dase, survived a near fatal street incident after being struck by a car. Her condition improved to on the road to recovery as doctors and school leaders, including Supt. Davidson and Bruce School principal M. G. Ldicas, offered thanks and discussed continued parental and school cooperation in the eleventh division.

Marthe Tyler Anxiaae Gostors Ana Davidson M. G Ldicas Qttha Bruce School Charles H. Marshall R. R. Horner Mipa M

Antisaloon War Grows With Big League Meeting

About 1,500 attend at Westay Methodist Episcopal Church as Anti Saloon League leaders press for excise bill. Andrew Wilson presided main session. El Trumbower led overflow. Speakers include Dr BE Inwindle Mrs Emma L Shelton and others. Nearly $1,000 raised to support no saloon campaign.

Jones Hanae Sorye Antigalagy League Wesiay’ Methenleen Episcopal Nasfly Andrew Wilson Antisaloon League el Trumbower Good Citisens The Christian Endeavor Union BE. C. Inwindle Emma L. Shelton W. W. Millan William Knowles Cooper Albert YW. Shoemaker Donal McLeog Representative Jones Senator Works

Board of Trustees Sets Monthly Donation Plan for Bell Home

The Episcopal Bell Home for Children gains a monthly gift under Bishop Alfred Harding's chairing of last night’s meeting. Henry P Blair devised the plan with Mrs Willard G Daveport as superintendent, aiming to reduce reliance on donations and stabilize operations.

Bell Episcopal Bell Home For Children Aid

Parade Plans Reveal 9 008 Men in Civic Section

A report to the inaugural parade committee shows at least 9 008 men signed to take part in the civic section with Tamdyn Hall and other groups set to march. Women may ride in automobiles if they walk in uniform. 4 000 hired charges will be used. Green and white adopted for district colors, with 600 businessmen on horseback and a fox hunting group in scarlet coats. State troops may face funding issues due to legislative delays.

Maren Harper Tamyiang’ Hall Democratc United States Harner Washington’a Cit Fox Hunting’ Association of America M. I.waller Public Comfort Committee Yeaterdey Penhsylvania

Fever Outbreak Forces Quarantine at Industrial Home School

Scarlet fever has plagued the Industrial Home School for two weeks, prompting quarantine of a ward as about ten cases appear in the last weeks. No deaths or severe cases reported. Providence Hospital receives two diphtheria transfers from the Juvenile Court. The institution, a community site in Hall, faces limited disruption for its 100 residents and staff.

National Home Institution District Health Department Children’s Hospital Providence Hospital Industrial Home School Hall

Taft Nominees Targeted by Young Men's Democratic Club

The Young Men's Democratic Club of 96 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest adopted a resolution asking the Senate to defer action on regent nominations made by President Taft. The group plans to march in the inaugural parade, around 190 strong, carrying banners from historic Democratic groups including the old Jackson Democratic Association and Tammany Hall. James L. Skidmers presided at the meeting with T. Pred. Kelley in attendance.

Senate Taft Pennsylvania Jackson’ Democrate Fammany Hall Columbia Democratic Club Cott Tell James L. Skidmers Keliey Treasury ‘Department W. C Federal National 3 Bank OF Via Washington Federal Sarowag Bank City of Washington Revised Statutes of the United Lawrence C. Murrat Delly Madinas 11Th St Tighe P.m Wieleam EE Ae Fablag Bo Hng Bengeylvania Avenue Th Street Ballentine

New York Mother's Plea Prompts Aid Offer

Publication of a distressed New York mother's plea for government help to redeem Confederate notes for bread for her four hungry children leads to a charity response. A woman in New York who wrote to the President yesterday offered to investigate the case and ease the daily distress. Treasury Department will provide names and addresses of needy families for assistance.

New York Treasury Department Will

D A 1878 Act Sets Theme in Political Debate

The text discusses the Act of 1878 and its impact on appointments, noting opposition to observed rules and three years of ambivalence. It records expressions by Dr. Lewis and others about duties and communal concerns, with references to nominations, confirmations delayed until after March, and a stance favoring commissioners aligned with Gov. Wilson.

Lewis Ruddly C.n India Washington

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