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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1914

Page

9

Vaterland Delays Sail As Young Wife Seized For New York

At New York July 7 the Vaterland departed late after a crowded sailing due to late arrivals and farewells. George R Goodwin of Holly Springs Miss boarded with his runaway bride Mrs Francis Evans, leaving Chicago for New York. Evans, a Mississippi cotton planter, fought guards and faced officials while attempting to stop the ship.

New York Vaterland George R. Goodwin Holly Springs Miss Daushter Francis K. Evans Goodwin Jones Evans Delta Flo Ala Reapensbiris

Deathbed Bride Wins Estate Case in Brooklyn Court

In a supreme court ruling, the widow nurse Jean Fitzsimmons Schofield inherits the estate of Charles W Schofield despite a deathbed marriage to him three hours before his death at the St George Hotel Brooklyn. The court awarded $0 to the nurse and left contested claims by Lilian Seth Senefield unresolved.

Brooklyn Washington Heath New York Dely Justice Kelly Supreme Court Charles W. Achoflsid St. George Hotel Jean Fitasimmong Ade Schofield Bedelds Lilian Seth Senefield Lefe SehoRela

Potomac Boat Club Outing At Marshall Hall

Potomac Boat Club members and families returned from their outing at Marshall Hall describing it as highly successful. More than ten members attended with guests including Columbia University rowing coach, and the day featured lunch, music, dancing, and a new four paddle gig praised as perfect by Mr. Kite.

Potomac Boat Club Marshall Hall Tder Columbia University Cornall Hudson Lincheon Claude RK Zappone E- Powell Frank Chamberlain John &. Vande. Kritt

The Subjection of Women Through Fashion History

The piece traces how clothing and fashion shaped women's status from ancient times to the modern era. It suggests that attire both reflected and reinforced male dominance, noting periods from ancient Egypt to the Victorian era and highlighting figures like John Stuart Mill in the fight for women’s rights.

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Marie Antoinette Clock Reappears at Versailles Palace

A gilded bronze clock once tucked away near Versailles reappears during an International Congress of Music visit. Curator Maide Nothac notes the clock chimes the queen's favorite tunes, including selections by Gluck and Fabre d’’Iglatine, with an organ-like mechanism playing through the pedestal speakers.

Marie Antoinette Maide Nothac Versailles Paria International Congress of Music Annalis Tailen Ttersot Gluck Armide Chevelier de Boumiern Fabre d'Biglatine

Army and Navy Changes of the Day in 1914 Orders

A list of changes and assignments for officers during 1914 including promotions at various brigades. Names include Cols William A Mana, Edwin J. Graum, Henry C. Shonges, Henry Benson, Robert Van Horn, and majors Crown, Casner, Penrose, and Kinney. Several officers move to new regiments and depots, with dates in August 1914 and references to Fort Snelling and Lake affect.

Letenk Arthur D. Rudd Ordjinhcetment Dare Extensien Rog Fien Robert K. Evans Sccompentad Fehn Ruchasleed Ald Lateda Ter Neo Samuel Dg Wonrr Cavaley Thirtianth John BE Weat Anon Plmt Newfiery Linst Hanrt Benson Estuary Robert C. van Horn Atarky Limt Honges van Horn Quartermaster'a Corps Lake T Piumber Karl ¢. Carsakas Quartermaster Corps Fort Snelting Castner Charles H. Barth Ventonam Walter H. Chatfield Tevenant Twenty-seventh Infantry Twenty-seventh William F. Martin Joan Moa. Palmer Fifteenth Infantry Tenety-toiarth Cok Martin Machine Walter Sturgila Tobyhanna Ling Grorgh H Paine, Feld Artillery Sparta Wis oMleet Pitta Bela Asllery

Naval Orders and Vessel Movements Report

Detachments and commissions for multiple vessels including Nevel Academy Prautise nadeen and Arelel-Sylph. Movements listed from Norfolk to Bremerton and Charleston to Newport. Ships placed in commission or detached for duty with dates and locations in the scattered naval orders.

J. C. Latham Nevel Academy Prautise Nadeen Navel Hamplyl New, York Arelel Sylph Ak Washington Farina Qerteelonerin Cassia Faingtas Rand Bremerton AalimdRocket Norfolk Ingige Prairie Entinaeiphin Ann Sam Cacoledy Polbidelohla, PE

Garden Party at Casualty Hospital Aids Benefit

A garden party at the Casualty Hospital on Massachusetts Avenue North East featured elaborate grounds booths and a string ensemble led by J F Werner. Tables were managed by the board of managers with Mrs W W Vaughn as president and included Mrs S Perkins Mrs William Hat Unger Mrs M G Copeland Mrs Hattie Williams and Mrs George Campbell. A nurse’s dance in the annex near the hospital was a highlighted feature.

Casualty Hospital Casualty Massachusetts Avenue Northepat Ashew J. F. Wener Board of Managers WW. T. Vaughn 5. Perkins William Hat- Unger M.G. Copeland Hattie Willams George Campbell

Memorial Florists Fete Honors W R Smith at Gude Home

Washington Florists Club hosted a memorial party for Willian R. Smith late superintendent of the United States Botanic Garden. nearly 500 guests attended including officials. a plan to erect a memorial conservatory and a chrysanthemum show was proposed. prominent attendees included George Hess George Cooke and James Dut. the event featured a Kallipolis Grotto Band and decoration while a business session set November flower show dates at the Masonic Temple.

Willian R. Smith United States Botanica Garden United States Botanic Garden Washington Burns Richard Vincerit White Maresh Society At American Florists Smith Robert Burne Kallipolis Grotto Sam Shreve Order Richmond Waenington Clarley A. Stavens Flortete’ Club of Washington Masonic Temple Cano H. Rudolph Board of ‘Trade George W. Hess George Cooke Fiorieta’ Club of James Dut Capitol Kute Wonde Maj Richard Bylvester Thornes Grant Chamber of Commerce Chrin Gockeler Washington Board of Trade J. T. Newton F. H. Kramer W. W. Kimmell D. Blackistons George Bhatter Oehtmer W. Schad T. Wiel Milton Thomas Frank Gaul William Marche N. Boss Theodors Floard George W. Spier Carl Peterson Theodore Diedrich RL. Jen Jack Philips Bardy Pritchard Jack Barry Wiliam Furnidge E. C. Graham Louis Wilson John F. Staven Kallipolle Grotto MO. V Julitn Kamper Sam Shrave H. McKenney E. Calman William Wade W. H. Wiblow F. N. Bormongs J. Scroggins W. Senwinn A. Schmid P. zBmo A. Johnson R. de Nene F., Herrmann William Hinniz Rudolph P. Bischoff J. Harmon M. Thurm Aufenthelr A. Hammerbacker William Ulmann William Ystes F. Schneider 1. Nachman William Norbeck Ciup Baltimore Diward Eresy R Filton

How to Rid the Skin of Objectionable Hairs

A fragment discusses a skin depilation method using a paste of powdered delatons and water. It claims quick removal of hair with a single treatment, though the wording is unclear and may reference erroneous or nonsensical ingredients.

Alleged Abuse Within Limited Divorce Case

A divorce action in the District Supreme Court charges Edward H. Smith with cruel treatment toward his wife after a purchase of an automodics and a July 3 incident. The suit, brought by Mrs Elem MM Smith, seeks injunction to restrain further action. Attorney Winston J. Lambert represents the plaintiff. Justice Anderson set July 0 to show cause.

District Supreme Court Mra Elem Mm.’ Smith Edward’ H.smith Atrect Tukomz Park Dragtaman War College Smith Witon J. Lambert Juntice Anderson

Society Miss A Cake Baker From New Jersey Cakes Her Fortune

New York, July, a society girl, Miss Joralemon, left idle life to bake wedding cakes. She built a business from one half hundred wedding orders, crafting Martha Washington cake recipes and a growing demand. She emphasizes doing one thing well, faith in herself, and practical steps, while balancing a social life and work.

New York Mica Tracy Jorajemon Siris Migs Jaralemon Alwayn Arma Miss Foralemon Martha Washington Receipr Ming Joralemon Mise Edison Fairland Madelaine Falson Llewellyn Park Miles Iing Rick Church N. J Joraleman

Panama Election Results in Ok Pariaid Republic

Minister Isae Mories comments on Panama style elections amid claims that published results misrepresent realities. Gr Porras and liberal party emerge as preferred, with Mendoza allied to Porras. reform ticket gains plurality in Panama City, influencing eleven provincial districts.

Isae Mories Ok Pariaiid Bes Sunda National Assembly Porras Hig Ilbaral Party Gr. Porras Ini Thie Panamme Tha Panama Whale Sleven Carlos Mendoza Sa ™ MA Party

Suffragists Win Support for Education Pay Rise

The resolutions committee of the National Education Association agreed to report a measure endorsing woman suffrage and equal pay for teachers. Miss Margaret Haley urged salary gains for women teachers, arguing for higher boards of education and top executives to recognize teachers’ needs. Grace Strachan and Commissioner Claxton backed higher salaries and cooperation from the Board of Education. Delegates attended a capitol reception as news came of Jordan’s likely election to NEA presidency.

St. Paul Binns David Starr Jordan Letang Stanford University National Education Association David Bo Sonnson Rackbill Margaret Haley Chicago Boards of Education Miss Grace Strachan Brooklyn P. P. Claxton Board of Education America State Capitol

Band Concerts Today at United States Captor

A concert program from the United States Captor features military band pieces led by Bacé-William H. Santaimann with March King Karl and Weber Jagenian Now. Selections include operatic overtures, marches, waltzes, and popular songs performed by the Soldiers Home Band under director Jaho BM. Zunnermann with a 1 p m. start at the Soldiers’ Home.

United States Bacé William H. Santaimann King Karl Unrath Burywathe Van Weber Jagenian Adirak Flonlo Tre Nightingale Blackbird Wartburg Wagner Unite States Jaho Zunnermann Provera Qoreenar Zimmernowa Balpauret Urbach Hong Murdans

Albany Society Belle Engaged to Capt Ralph Golthwaite

Mrs McEwan of Albany announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Janet Pruyn to Capt Ralph H Golthwaite U S A M C The wedding is planned for early autumn The couple and Miss Pruyn have spent winters at the New Willard Hotel Washington and are well known in Albany New York and Washington society The engagement was revealed at a dinner Saturday evening at the Chevy Chase Club Washington hosted by Mr and Mrs Daniel Davenport

Albany Society Golthwaite U.S. A New York Washington Pruyn Chevy Chase Club Daniel Davenport

End of Gall Hill inquiry on use of official stationery

Senate committees closed the investigation into the alleged use of Senate stationery to boost the Gold Hill mine. Key figures included Comptroller John Skelton Williams and Walter Newman, who debated whether Williams’ actions were proper. Williams denied conflicts of interest and Newman disputed several sworn statements amid persistent questions about the mine’s value and alleged advertising gains.

Gold Hill Company Newman Treasury John Skelton Weliams Walter George Newman North Carolina Thompson Senate Inter Thompson Williams de Hiais Willams Tennings Cleveland Tan Guegenhelms Storgans Standeré Oil Fred V. Dewey Bureau of the Mint Geld Hill New York William Bishop Lim Bishop John Skelton Willams W. Berkeley Williams Orth Cleveland Perkins John Skelton Williams Pomerone Ohio Swanson Virginia

Heiress under guard on Fabyan estate in Dunn County court order

Armed men guard Mrs Helen Morton Bayly at Col George B Fabyan estate after Judge Clarke of DuPage County Court declares her insane and orders retirement. Guards, aided by a telephone system, prevent visitors and report she may attempt to leave soon. Bayly recently wed Roger Bayly of Virginia who filed for her insanity.

Roger Bayly Virginia Ira Marx Morton Lake Forest

Court Declares Marriage by a Kiss Binding in New York

Mrs Emma L Hall of New York wife of Augustus B H Hall known as Diamond Gus in Wallatree, became legally married by a kiss ceremony. Supreme Court Justice Giegerich held the union valid. Alimony of 7200 dollars yearly and a 5000 dollar bond were ordered to secure rights and support.

Emma L. Hall New York Augustus BH. Hall Gus Wallatree Justice Giegerich Supreme Court

Obituary for John C Walker veteran Southern Railway employe

Funeral services were held yesterday for John C Walker longtime resident of the District and Southern Railway employee who died last Sunday of heart disease. The service was at the family home 927 K Street NW under the Association of Oldest Inhabitants with private interment. He was 78 and had worked twenty years with the Southern Railway first as a postal clerk then as watch captain. Survived by wife Lucie and two sisters Mrs Webster of this city and Mrs Whbur of Westfield. Edward C Rupp longtime city resident died early Monday at 1819 Maryland Avenue NE. Cause was heart failure. Funeral services at 3 pm today from the family residence with interment in Rock Creek Cemetery. Rupp born in the District, employed 38 years as foreman with a local engraving company. Survived by wife Tha Co Rupp and two brothers Enene and Albert E Rap.

John C. Walker Aveplees Association of Oldest Inhabitants Walker Southern Railway Richmond End Hig Lucie Walker Sinters M. Y. ‘Webster O. A. Whbur Westfield Maia Edward C. Rupp Maryland Avenue Tha Co Rupp I' % Ene Albert E .Rap

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