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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1915

Page

7

Nurses in will trial say he also threw dishes

Margaret Thompson and Florence Murphy testified in the Hutchins will case that the dying millionaire’s son Lloyd Hutchins reportedly hurled dishes and argued with nurses during his final days. The nurses described his behavior, including imagining people and events, and noted disputes over care and plans to settle the estate.

Margaret Thompson Florence Murphy Moss Margaret Thompson Bloreuve Murphy Stiison Hutchings Sit Tes Hutchins Flurehwis Miss Murphy Ady Hutchy Valline Ste Florence Marie Coe Eatenfas Neome China Fovrlock Louise Peg Massachieetts Avenue Rome Ali Hutchins

Mrs Tatum Eggs His Estate in Long Island Feud

At Surnial estate on Long Island, Mrs. Tatum broke into the henhouse after a quarrel with her husband, pelting superintendent Pearsall with eggs as she gathered the flock. The constable refused to intervene, deeming it a domestic dispute in a bitter break between broker and wife.

Pelts Washington Treat Neck Long Island James C. Tatum L Ong Island Jim Nymes Fiobert Pesal Tour Plave Mrs. Tatum

Washington women host dinner for German war victims

The ladies auxiliary of Washington set a German relief dinner at M ernnd Hall on G Street Northwest to aid widows and orphans of German soldiers killed in the war. About 500 German Americans attended with patriotic songs and dancing afterward. Organizers included Mr and Mrs Al Lepper and others listed.

Washington Nerrbund Hall Gierman al Lepper Atu Artin Wiegand A. Nicouls Kranees Tlengbach Schinehart Schwagerbach SN. Wiegand Vermin

Ohio Society meeting honors Senator Burton before retirement

The annual Ohio Society gathering at Brausecher's will become a testament of appreciation for Senator T. FE. Burton of Shia who will retire March 4. The event also celebrates William Melkinsey's birthday with speakers Senator Htorg of Idaho and Senator Pomerene.

Ohio Society Brausecher's Tontywht T. FE. Burton William Melkinsey Agaeg Htorg Idaho Pomerene

British officer and dog go to watery grave aboard Formidable

Survivors recall the captain's duty at his side as the British battleship Formidable sank after torpedoing. The officer signaled to avoid subs, keeping calm amid disaster. Lord Crewe praised his conduct as worthy of naval tradition, amid reports the ship fell to two submarine torpedoes.

Air Admiralty Hague Cressy Aboukir House of Lords Lord Crewe

Elopers Wed on a Dog License and Minister Arrest Sought

Anson B. Squires of Scranton petitions for the arrest of Rev. Charles N. Scoffen for performing a marriage without a license and with underage participants. Anna Squires, 17, and Albert Westfall, 19, eloped to Lestershire and obtained a license on a dog license form due to a clerical error. The ceremony occurred and the clergyman later questioned the license validity, leading to criminal negligence accusations by the bride's father.

Scoffen Scranton Alv. Scoffen

Mrs. F. C. Little Weds Third Husband in Quiet Ceremony

Mrs. Frances Cos Little, a society divorcee, marries Gustav John Schlemer White in a discreet New York wedding. White, son of Mrs. John Wohlte of 23 West Eleventh Street, is an Oxford graduate and member of Squadron A Club. White previously wed Julian McCarthy Little after a prior marriage.

F. C. Little Washington Post Prances Mrs. White Henry

Pastor Accuses Rival in Alleged Marital Love Case

In Illmore Maryland on June 8 Rev J Howard Snyder testified details in the circuit court divorce case between his wife and a rival. He said he learned of letters and alleged misconduct as the trial focused on the alleged betrayal. He described staying home to care for a baby, missing a Johns Hopkins class, and an incident where he challenged a doctor to leave his house after a heated exchange.

Washington Illmore J. Howard Snyder Eross Ant i Adall Serge Kieffer Snyder Johna Hopkins University Itv B. Snyder

Army and Navy Changes of the Day

The report lists numerous Army and Navy personnel changes including transfers to hospitals for treatment and reassignments to different forts, ships, and stations. Notable entries include First Lieutenant Jama Al Gallagiy and Captain Clauth Fe Miller among others, with movements to Hot Springs Arkansas and various naval yards and stations. several ships sail or arrive at Atlantic and Pacific ports.

Eraat Artillers Jama AL Gallagiy Same AL Prive Navy Itospital Ark Clautht FE Miller FREDERICK &_ TAGRER Immarke N.Y W. Howe Tenth Cavalry Atter Mass Letterman San Fraoelsen Gty Hicks Coast Arttlery Corps Long Island Sound Key Wear Ldward F. Marshall Coast’ Artillery Key Weet

Plain spoken views on expletives stir Palm Beach debate

In Palm Beach Florida on January 28 readers weigh whether coeds should be allowed to swear including the word damn The opinions mix relief and vulgarity concerns Mrs Morria Robinson deems it a great relief and expressive while Mrs W Harry Brown supports men keeping the privilege of swearing Others caution against vulgarity and hypocrisy with residents from New York New Jersey Philadelphia Chicago Montreal and Pittsburgh voicing varied views

Morria Robinson Palm Beach Colony Washington Post Palm Beach Fla Charles F. Thwing Western Reserve University Cleveland Ohio Winter Colony Mra. M. K. Paxton New York Mra. Veter ¢Nbson Spring Lake N.J Nickles Edith Campbell Ross Campbell Philadelphi Ira Darling Chicago Morris Etobinson Montreal W. Harry Brown Pittsburgh

German Army appoints new quartermaster general

It is announced that Lieut. Gen. Baron Freytag Loringhoven has been appointed quartermaster general of the German army, succeeding Gen. Adolf Wild von HOhenborn who was recently named minister of war.

Bertin Baron Freytag Loringhoven Adolf Wild von Hohenborn

Go to Battle and Stand Before Guns Urges Straus

Nathan Straus, New York philanthropist, proposes women march to battlefields and stand before guns to force peace. He argues all firing would cease and rulers should face front lines to test their convictions, urging prayer as a remedy and warning that war’s end is unpredictable.

N. Straus Los Angeles Jan Nathan Straus New York Huntington Hotel Pasadena Oscar 5. Straus

Vaudeville and Dancing Thrill Odd Fellows Hall Crowd

Vaudeville skits and the newest dances entertained 500 workers at Odd Fellows Hall for the Old Dutch Market system workers first annual entertainment. The six o clock show and later ball drew enthusiastic crowds. J Fr Wallace led the arranging committee with other workers, seating, decorations, and props. The event, a success, is expected to become an annual affair promoting cordial relations between workers and management.

Odd Fellows’ Hall J. Fr. Wallace

President vetoes immigration bill over literacy test concerns

President Wilson returns H.R. 6060 without signature calling the literacy test arbitrary and unAmerican. He argues the bill departs from longstanding asylum policy, restricts opportunity instead of assessing character, and urges the American people to speak through party platforms before final action.

Brockton Man to Wed Florence Irene Smith

Rich Brockton socialite Harold Isam Mitchell, recently divorced after eloping at 18 with Flora Edson, plans to marry Florence Irene Smith of Brockton. Smith, 18, works in a local store and faces parental objections. Mitchell, famed as a horseman and aviator, studied under Glenn Curtiss and is nephew to a wealthy lumber real estate heir.

Florence Smith Brockton Mass Washington Post Harold Isam Mitchell Florence Irene Smith Wham Smith Kimball Near

District to Give Away 1300 Shade Trees to Homeowners

The District's tree nursery on Georgi avenue holds 1300 sycamore red oak and pin oak trees to be given to property owners wanting landscaping. Applicants may request up to 35 trees by applying to Truman Lanham at the District Building. recipients cover any expenses.

Georgi Avenue Truman Lanham

RESENT WILSON VETO Makes Frank Admission

The President told the House he did not claim to know Americans wishes better than the body of representatives. The message drew applause as House leaders conferred. Sabath urged rapid action, Burnett sought delay, and Senate leaders remained confident of passage in the upper chamber.

House America Underwood Mann Burnett Sabath

McKinley Born 72 Years Ago Remains Prolific Protector Advocate

Anniversary honors William McKinley former U S president and champion of tariff protection. Born January 29 1847 in Niles Ohio he rose from Civil War service to Congress governor of Ohio and ultimate Republican presidential nominee. He was assassinated September 14 1901 and lay in state in Buffalo Ohio and Washington before funeral rites.

William M’kinley America William McKinley United States Niler Ohio Poland Academy Allegheny College Meadeville McKinley Twenty-third Ohio Infantry Congress McHinley Buffalo N. Y McKinney Leon Czolgosz Buttato Capitol Washington Nton

German Opera at Lille Draws Mostly Soldiers

A Washington report says Wasmers operatic piece was staged in Lille with Berlin accompaniment to honor the Kaiser's birthday. French residents were invited but largely stayed away, leaving the opera house filled by German troops only.

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