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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1914
Page
9
The Carlyle Club at Piccadilly offers free in-room telephones, stenographers, clerical help, and messenger services for members. It features an electrophone, world news ticker, and dedicated waiting room for friends, with all services gratis to members.
Jul y two suffragettes Georgina Lloyd and Phyllis North created a scene in court during their trial for window smashing on June 2 at Uricelatn. A Scotland Yard detective testified North was part of an arson squad that burned the pavilion in Kew gardens. both women faced three months imprisonment.
New York July 2 Dr Maywalker Dr Helen Palisser and Dr Anna Tjohnlands three women internes recently named for service at Bellevue Hospital began duties today and said they were ready to jump on the ambulance or perform any other interne task. They are Cornell Medical School graduates and their appointment marks a step forward for women in the profession. Geraldine Watson will become a Bellevue interne next January.
Drogheda Ireland July 2 The town mayor and corporation conferred the freedom of the city on Archbishop John Glennon of St Bouts. The last recipient was Charles Stewart Parnell. The archbishop signed the roll beneath the patriot’s signature. The corporation presented a parchment scroll in a silver casket. Exostator Lodge No. 11 10.0 held last night at the I C Hall 423 Seventh Street NW installing new officers Leo Shornthal welcomed them. Officers elected Wiesberg N G Friedman V G Schoenthal secretary Swenk treasurer.
New York July 2 marg in the maidens aboard the Patria of the Febra Line shows 253 maidens and 66 bachelors were booked to watch the moonlight. Officials lament the miscount and note the oddity of a voyage with many single women and few men. A Catholic priest and Protestant minister attend to the ceremony planned for couples aboard.
Washington reports on New York’s Fourth of July fashion forecast as futurist attire spreads ideas for men. Comedian Relph Herz previews a radical wardrobe with asymmetric suits, bright colors, one-button coats, varied hats, and revolutionary facial hair, aiming to express energy and movement.
A traveling feature on movie fever in La Ceiba Honduras describes Central American viewers reacting violently to a Passion Play film. Spectators cheer for Christ and yell at villains while cowboys Indians and soldiers clash on screen, with many fainting during crucifixion scenes and dramatic rescues prompting wild cries of Viva el Cristo and bravos.
Gilbert A Clark was in charge of the piente event as recorded in the historic page fragment.
Representative Britten of Illinois denounces cabinet and other officials who lecture for compensation while in office, labeling them imitation performers. He cites Gaby Deslye and Evelyn Thaw to illustrate perceived monetization of public association, urging a bill to penalize high officials for such engagements. He says hundreds back the bill.
Mrs Katherine Lynch of Astoria, mother of twenty children and 16 alive, faced a Long Island City court on a disorderly conduct charge after a June dispute at a grocery store with George M Woods. Woods testified she struck him with a loaf. she denied insult and threatened to whip any four of her sons. The magistrate found her guilty but extended the sentence to protect her offspring.
In Washington Rep William Humphrey challenged the Democratic administration to state its position on woman suffrage, replying to Rep Tom Heflin who championed antisuffragists. Humphrey ridiculed the administration and urged clear leadership on the crucial issue.
Stockholm July 3 Swedish parliament discussed a petition signed by 9,000 women demanding suffrage. The Liberal party largely supports the measure but it is expected the first chamber will reject it. 850,000 asks were noted as part of the campaign.
The notice lists numerous officers with corps and duties, including Maj. Prang C. C. Marshall and First Lieut. Thomas M. Foley, detailing transfers to the Philippine Islands and other postings, plus ships and movements such as the Prairie and Pasit her from Vera Cruz and Charleston. It records assignments, retirements, and temporary duties across US Army and Navy departments with dates and destinations in 1914.
Secretary Daniels designates Rear Admiral Reginald F Nicholson, recently commander of the Atlantic Fleet and a member of the general board of the Navy, to succeed Rear Admiral W H H Southerland who will retire on July 1.
An afternoon concert is scheduled at 4 o clock by the United States Soldiers Home Band in the bandstand. John G. M. Zimmerman is listed among the performers. The event invites local residents to attend.
London reports reveal a Norwegian naval officer has perfected wireless control of a typewriter. Relays and selenium enable signal amplification for practical remote control. Marconi Organ notes potential uses in directing valves, machinery, alarms, and ship helm movements via wireless Morse signals.
Dr Samuel Adams, pediatric specialist, spoke last evening to the Keep Wells mothers group at the Church of the Epiphany. He urged proper summer care for children detailing diet clothing and avoiding overfeeding and excessive sun exposure, with Mrs Arthur Macdonald introducing the speaker.
Special to The Washington Post New York July 2. Howard Bul, actor husband of Miss Margaret Anglin, testified that she supported him since their marriage three years ago. Anglin said he earned nothing, except $100 before marriage, and she bought him an automobile for 1800 dollars and opened a bank account with 1000 dollars, later up to 6000, all drawn out for his club dues cab fares and expenses for both.
On a London to Paris voyage the American actress Milas Virginia Norden traveled with the Oceanic to Southampton and Cherbourg. In Hendon she witnessed Lieut Gamble's flights, but militants shouting Militants! and threats appeared on the field. Norden rose about a thousand feet before landing two miles away amid locked hangars.
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