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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1914

Page

9

Roosevelt presses women to shape state constitution

At a Colony Club luncheon Vol Taft Roosevelt urged Progressive women of New York to actively influence the coming state constitutional convention. He urged a representative body, support for woman suffrage, and warned against corruptionists lunatics or fools, calling for focused political effort this year. The event included Mrs Katherine Hooker and about two dozen party women.

Washington Post New York Progressive Party of New York State Roosevelt Colony Club T Roosevelt Womsaid Progressive Party Tiste Whch Wellanlax Kaherine Hooker California

Health Department Warns Parents About Summer Infant Dangers

The Health Department issues a weekly report highlighting heat related infant diarrhea as a top cause of child deaths last week. It urges careful feeding, cleanliness, proper sleepwear, cooling water, and mosquito netting to protect babies and reduce fatalities.

Health Department

Not Divorcing Gould, Clemons Returns to New York

Mrs Howard Gould formerly Katherine Clemons arrived aboard the Imperator in May after four years abroad. She stated she never divorced Howard Gould, only obtained a legal separation, and she intends no remarriage or early engagement. She plans a two month yacht holiday with friends.

Katherine Clemons U.S New York Howard Jould Imperator Europe Lfe Gould

Defends Heiress Tax Bill as Political Issue in House

Rep Stanley Bowdle of Ohio argues a tax on incomes of American heiresses who wed foreign nobles will become a dominant political issue within four years. He cites a list of wealthy heiresses who married into noble houses and warns of trillions shifted abroad. The proposal mirrors inheritance tax logic as a tool to protect democratic institutions.

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Carried Off Millions With Them

A list attributed to Mr. Bowdle names American girls who emigrated with vast fortunes by marriage or transfer. Notables include Anna Gould who became Countess de Castellane and Princess de Sagan, Consuelo Vanderbilt Duchess of Marlborough, and other heiresses like Gladys Vanderbilt, Winnaret Singer, and Nancy Leiter, among many others.

Stanley Bowdle Ohile Bowdle Mr. Bowdlé America American Mr. Bawdie Anna Gould Countess de Castellane Princess Dé Sagan Vivian Gould Lady Dacies Aiice Thaw Countess of Yarmouth Laura Stallo Princess Murat Helene Stallo Princess Rospigioso Helene Zimmerman Duchess of Manchester Mrs. Stetson Princess de Sagan Lady Decies Alice Thaw Princes Rospiglioso Duchess of Manchester Stetson Festetics Miss Wheeler Maximilian Pappenheim Consuelo Vanderbilt Duchess of Marlborough Gladys Vanderbilt Sechenyi Miss Daisy Leiter Suffolk

Bowdle to Speak on The Panama Locks in Cincinnati

Mr Bowdle traveled from Washington to Cincinnati to address the Kennedy Heights Business Men's Club on The Panama Locks tomorrow night He plans to return to Washington next Tuesday The article notes he did not include Countess de Chambrun sister of Nicholas Longworth who will challenge him in the fall election from Ohio's First District

Bowdle Washington Cincinnati Kennedy Heights Panama Locks Countess de Chambrun Nicholas Longworth Ohio

DENTES ASTOR QUARREL AND PAPER SALE RUMOR

The Washington Post report from London cites William Waldorf Astoria’s secretary denying a quarrel with his father over retirement and papers. The secretary says Astor has been steadily leasing his papers for about 100,001 years, and a Manchester syndicate is rumored to be negotiating for their purchase.

Gondal Washington Post London William Waldorf Astoria Astor

Memorial Windows for Pocahontas Dedicated at Gravesend

Gravesend England July 16 dedication of memorial windows to Pocahontas at St George's Church presented by the Dames of Virginia. Missouri and Kinola battleship crew Annapolis naval cadets and Ambassador Page took part amid a British holiday. Page spoke on Pocahontas influence aiding peace between US and Great Britain. Ceremony led by Bishop John Reginald Harmer.

Gravesend England Tio St.George's Church Dames of Virginia Thames Prin Missouri Kinola Anyapallg Ambassador Page Pocahontas United States Great Britain Richt Rav John Reginald Harmer Rochester

New York Court Fines Practitioner And Christian Science Fees

Concord New Hampshire July 16 William E O Chandler former New Hampshire senator and chief counsel for George W Glover son of Mrs Mary Baker Eddy comments on a New York Supreme Court verdict fining a Christian Science practitioner for practicing medicine without license He predicts the decision could push practitioners to drop charging for prayers and remove hostility between ministers physicians and the science faith He notes the church directors say prayer through divine power guides healing and criticizes charging for prayers while contrasting state laws on professional licensing in Virginia and West Virginia

New York Eddy Washington Post Concord N. H William E.O 'Chandler United States New Hampshire George W. Glover Mary Baker G. Eddy New York Supreme Court William Vernon Goss Chandler Supreme Court State of Anal Court Mother Church Thom Merrimack County

New York Banker’s Granddaughter Engaged to Rosen

In New York on July 18 the engagement of Miss Lucy Bleslow Dodge to Walter T. Rosen, a New York banker, was announced. Rosen, Harvard ’94, lives at 4 West Fifty-second Street and is a member of Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. The couple, longtime acquaintances, are said to be planning their future as Miss Dodge, daughter of Mrs. Flora Bigelow and the late Mr. Dodge, returns from London.

Washington Felix Rosen Walter Rogén Dodie John Bigelow Canada Mias Dodgela Lidnel Guest Seymour Treat Partisan Square London Montreal New York Rosen Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co Broad Street West Fifty-second Street Guest St. Anne de Bellevue St. Lawrence River Mise Dodge Béotland Yard Amerlée Misa Dodge Shaftabury Avenue Bigelow Baron Asnbey Ledgers Great Britain Gramercy Park Flora Bigelow Charles Stuart Dodge South Dakota Iverre Fron Lionel Guest Wimborne Harvard Miss Dodge Metropolitan City Automobile Lotos City Midday Aero

Automatic Bouncer for the Nose Dr Wells Says

Dr Walter A Wells told Keep Wells members at St Margaret's Church that sneezing acts as an automatic bouncer for unwelcome substances. He argued the nose is primarily a respiration organ second only to the lungs, and noted there are four tonsils with distinct roles. Mrs Arthur MacDonald presided and introduced the speaker.

Welle Walter A. Wells Keep Wells Women's Organization For the Study of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church Connecticut Avenue Bancroft Place Wells Dr. Wells Arthur MacDonald Weila

In Memory of Lucy Stone Anniversary Committee Named

At a Lucy Stone Club meeting in the Public Library a committee was formed to arrange the August 13 anniversary of Lucy Stone’s birth. Mrs Tenney presided as president with Mrs W. G. Andrews as secretary. Members include Mrs Mortoh, Mrs Converse, Mrs Wyty, and Mr Hendley with affiliations to the District League and Anthony League.

Lucy Stone Club

Army and Navy changes of the day as told in orders

A long list of leaves of absence and duty changes for United States Army officers in 1914. Names include Col Calvin D Cowles and Col John R Williams with several months of leave, plus assignments to San Francisco Fort Mason and Fort Logan. Movements include Maj Edwin P Wolfe, Maj Peter C Field, Capt Thomas C Austin, Capt Charles M Truitt, and Capt Howland to Alcatraz and Pacific prison duties. Medical corps officers sail for the Philippines, with numerous transfers to Manila and duty at Fort Gagan, Fort Bayard, and other posts. Naval orders mention vessel movements, arrivals, and sailings, with crews assigned to various stations including the Philippines and San Francisco.

Calvin D. Cowles John R. Williams Thomas A. Raymond Medical Corp William, N. Bispham Medical Corps Ernest ® Tilton Coast Artillery Corps William M. Fassett Signal Corps Birch Mahaffry Ordnance Department Charles Co. Herman, Jr Infantry Charles J. D. Spreckles Philippine Scouts William J Garrison Twelfth Cavalry Azteen Hugh J. Scott Slat Tobyhanna United Sistes William H. Arthur San Francisco Cal Fort Mason Alexander N. Stark Fort Logan Colo Thomas C.austin Hatt Camwell Charles M. Truitt Gantry United States Military Prison Walter A. Bethel Jam United States Military Academy Tenth Cavalry Walsenburg Colc Fifth Cavalry Charles R. Howland Flest Infantry Alcatraz Imandh United States Military Fir Howland Cmand oMcera Iy Manila Feneral Philppita Department Maj Jay Ralph Shook Fort Gagan Cates Thomas B. Scott General Hospital Fort Bayard N. Mex Thomas E. Barwood Army Teamport Service Galveston Firat Litut Samuel S. Turnbull Fort FH Wright Michael A. Datley Fort Blas Oswald Henning Monterey Bhilllips Medical Reserve Corps Fort Bhss Philip B.connolly Wirt -McPhrton WAL San Francisto Sal Philippine Department James W. van Dusen T8onard B . Hughes Aubert 8. Bowen Rotha John A. Buehcht Lee Gharghs Mortimer Secona Feld Artillery Jones Failippina Departinast Tormbalzanibie Frangie P. Regan Arihiy Rewletér

Dervish Dancer Costume New Motif in Paris Style

The piece presents a gown in canard blue taffeta inspired by Dervish dancer silhouettes. Draped, clingy fabric forms the costume foundation, reflecting Parisian fashion conceits as it appears at social functions.

Paris

Incomplete Newark Poor House Furnishings List

An incomplete inventory lists mahogany Louis XVI furniture, a grand father clock, inlaid china and monogrammed items for the new Newark poor house. The document notes iron beds, lockers, towels, blankets and linens for 275 guests, with Democratic committee approval amid political divides.

Newark N. J Patrick J. White Public Buildings Committee Rowees, Lee Scheininger Gifford Mr. White

King of Belgium Drives Queen’s Car in Swiss Incident

London dispatch reports the Belgian king, on holiday in Switzerland, chauffeuring alone at Territet when an American woman jumped into the car and asked to be taken to her hotel. The king and queen later returned, with attendants noting uncertain fare acceptance. Authorities could not identify the American.

Territet London Switzerland Deppettes

Quick Painless Hair Removal Method From Delatone Paste

A simple method uses powdered delatone mixed with water to form a paste that covers hairy skin for about 20 minutes. Rub off, wash, and the hair vanishes. Take care to obtain the delatone in its original packaging to avoid disappointment.

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