Priest criticizes women’s skirts during sermon
Rev Joseph F Magee of Sacred Heart Catholic Church caused consternation among parishioners with a Sunday sermon denouncing current fashions as tyrants and likening them to a reflection on womanhood. He denied attacking any specific individuals while noting concerns raised by courts and police.
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Joseph F. Magee
Joseph F. Mages
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Paahion
Atylea
Mary
Maxee
Magee
Lima Ohio Bans Slit Skirts In Immodest Garb
Lima Ohio mayor imposes fine on a young woman for wearing a knee‑revealing slit skirt after she tripped on South Main Street. He declares immodest garb will not be permitted and vows to enforce clothing standards despite the absurdity of the scene.
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Washington Post
Lima
Ohio
Corbin Nanook
Mary Shedrick
Olf
New York
South Main Street
Pollee
Ithnat
Ioedatisa
Iseum
Eran
X ray skirt lights spark crowd at Washington hotel entrance
The article notes two bright electric lights arranged before a major Washington hotel causing crowds of men to gather whenever a woman wearing the so called X ray skirt passes between them. Several women have complained to police about the spectacle attracting onlookers.
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Washington
Elopement by aeroplane reported from Niort
Paris dispatch describes an elopement by aircraft where a young woman, enamored with an airman, boarded a plane and flew 250 miles to Jesu without her father’s consent. The father files a complaint accusing abduction while the woman says she acted of her own free will since she is of age.
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Epeial Cebie
Washintston
Paris
Niort
Anid
Jesu
Disfiguring red humor cured by Cuticura in three months
In Clarendon WN C a mother describes a two month old baby breaking out with a red rough humor spreading over the body and face. After trying various salves she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment from a sample, noting rapid redness reduction and nearly vanished sores in two days, and complete recovery in three months with purchase of Cuticura Beep.
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Clarendon, WN. C
Berthe
Sawyer
Den 11
Rona Adaress
Cariuare Rept
Boston Waries
Silken hose fashion features snakes and bugs motifs
The article describes feminine hosiery using vivid snake and insect motifs in embroidery and paintings. It notes attention on lurid colors and decorative belts and garters, with wearers displaying leg shapes through short skirts and high heels.
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Doris
Jolyth
Jomor
Madame Sherry at the Poli Theatre A lively musical comedy
The Poli Theatre stages Madame Sherry with an augmented cast and strong performances. Fred Frear as Uncle Theopolla elicits constant laughs while Yvonne Gertrude Bondhill and Helen Tracy deliver standout turns. The production earns praise for staging and costumes, ending with a sharp aside about a former favorite song.
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Polia
Madame Shegry
Poli
Madame Sherry
Avene Theater
Music&l
Fred Frear
Theopolla
Yvonne
Gertrude Bondhill
Miss Bondhill
Helen Tracy
Elizabeth Murray
Catherine
Harry Stephens
Edward Sherry
Lotta Linthicum
Avita Danchez
Dudley Hawley
Gomes
Victor Kahn
Thomas Williams
Mme. Bernhardt
Life in Army Prisons Reveals Harsh Reforms and Routine
A historical account details the evolution of military prisons from brutal past practices to modern regimes. York prison stands as a model with strict discipline, silent control, hard but useful labor, and structured daily routines under military officers. Prisoners receive trades training, woodwork, bread making, and shop work, with a strong emphasis on fitness, reading, and orderly conduct.
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York
Home Office
Inspector General of
Military Prisons
National Union Excursion Heads to Tyediay
Members and friends of the National Union enjoyed an excursion. Charles Yo Haden chaired the committee WoHarge with FR Coumbe, ti. Wo Sellers, Om. s Dunbat president, x Parks as vice president, aiker, FOP Janes, and Harry Selinger as sergeant-at-arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Union
Tyediay
Charles Yo Haden
Coumbe
Dunbat Presi J
Ace Bs
Parks
Aiker
Seetatare
Fop
Janes
Snandat
Thas
Treaaneer
Harry Selinger
Record US foreign trade hits new high in fiscal year
The Department of Commerce reports the United States posted record totals in the last fiscal year, with imports reaching 1.8127 billion dollars and exports 3.2401 billion dollars. The previous year showed 4.0083 billion in imports and 3.9043 billion in exports, while 1915 figures rose to 4.2786 billion total trade, up from 2.8076 billion in 1618, an increase of 420.7 million with 108.9 million in imports and 261.5 million in exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Commerce
Phe Forelia Yommeres
Sufrage satire and vaudeville mix at Washington shows
A Washington playbill notes a satirical farce presented under the Women’s Suffrage Association’s banner lampooning women in policy. The cast includes Mrs Holme, Mr Holme, Beverly Butterfield, Miss Thatcher, and George Barbier, with lively satirical banter about mayoral campaigning. The Cosmos vaudeville bill features Mother Goose acts, Jim Harkins, Jesse Mack, and the Morton Jewel troupe, praised for a strong week. Glen Echo Park reports a popular firefly lights feature drawing crowds, plus rides and motion pictures, with fireworks upcoming. In Salisbury, A R Messmer dies after a fall from a pole at a local telephone line work site.
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Washington
Associaion
Charles Hoyt
Columbia
House of Notmg
Holme
Mr. Holme
Denver
Holme’s Wi Temper, and the Campaign Was ‘Adres and Funny. See Mr. Holme
Beveratt Butterfield
Miss Thatcher
Secret Service
Hoyt
Helen Holmes
Ty George Barbier
Jessie Glendinning
Hbbamith
Stanley James
Arthur Ruehle
John M. Hine
Frances Young
Bessie Maxwell
John Bilis
Ruby Raymond
Cosmos
Mother Goose
The
Stens
Itatee
Jim Harkins
Simple Bimon
Jesse
Mack
Mother Hubbard
Little Playhouse
Little
Hed Riding Hood
Jack Horner
Bo .Peep
Boy Blue
Jack and Jill
Morton Jewel
Harmony Singers
de. Michelle Brothers
Carlisles
James Gilden
Wealthy servant to wed in Germany after 27 years service
Clara Rentschier, a Baltimore servant who saved about 000 during 27 years with Philip Toxept’s family, will marry Christin Tisher in Germany. She will return with presents and money, and her long service has been gratefully noted by the Joseph family, despite her long journey to the homeland.
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Baltimore
Germany
Philip Toxept
Clara Rentschier
Thuerland
Christin Tisher
Joseph
Rehtachier
Fisher
Woodmen Picnic Highlights Women Races and Brothers Duel
Lucy Anderson won the 450 yard dash at Chesapeake Beach with a photo finish, earning a gold medal as Miss Ruti Ayler took silver. The day featured siblings taking first and second in multiple events, including two sets of brothers. Attendance exceeded 13,000 as Woodmen camps organized a full program with sprint races, a tug of war for a silver cup, and medals awarded across age groups.
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Lucy Anderson
Ruti Ayler
Chesapeake Beach
Ivortan
Woodmen of America
Aver
Chesapeake Road
Harry
William Houchens
Ouls Millard
H. Millard
J. F. O'Connor
J. F. Walker
Newry
T. Mahoney
A. RB. Talbot
Central Campa
Central Camp
Talbot
Central
Myra B. Enright
Fidelis
Royal Neighbors of
America
Woodmen
H. H. Millard
J. K. Duncan
Waiter Noid
J. H. Durand
A. F. Dobrowolkkt
Two Saved by Palmotor Plant Gas Leak Tragedy
Eight men were overcome by carbon monoxide from a leaky pipe at the Terminal Cold Storage and Ice Company plant at Twelfth and F streets southwest. Dr. Boyce revived two men before they were taken to Emergency Hospital, while six others died. Charles G. Bowers, 22, of 440 H Street SW, and James Hollers, 54, of 813 Seventh Street NE, survived briefly before losing consciousness.
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Terminal Cold’ Storage and Ice Company
Twelfth Ana F
Boyce
Charles G. Bowers
H Street
James Hollers
Seventh Street
Colm- Faden
Afternoon Frocks For The Fashionable Woman In Vogue
The article highlights new dress patterns and fabrics showing the season's latest in women’s fashion. It describes two patterns, No. 7060 and No. 7886, detailing design features, sizes, yardage, and optional trimmings, noting materials such as dotted silk and crepe and trends from Paris.
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Paris
Ladies’ Home Journal
Washington
MHS PHIPPS NOT A BRIDE DENIALS WEDLOCK RUMOR
Genevieve Chan ater Prigps, ex-wife of Lawrence C. Phipps steel man of Pittsburgh and Denver, and Kaward E. Powell of Denver deny marriage rumors. Powell says he met Mrs. Phipps in London and arranged a stateroom for her on a return trip. They traveled together, stopped at the same hotel in Boston, and speculation followed. It is noted divorce terms reportedly included $972000 with a condition losing $606000 income if she remarries.
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Focaston
Genevieve Chanater Prigps
Lawrence C. Phipps
Pittaburgh
Denver
Kaward E. D. Powell
Hamburg
Preas
Powell
Phippas
London
South Africa
United States
Wayne
Bostéh
Mrs Jennie Eaton Denied Grand Jury Access in Murder Case
Boston July 11 Mrs Jennie May Eaton charged with murdering her husband Rear Admiral Joseph G Eaton failed to force the government to reveal grand jury testimony or to provide trial exhibits. The court denied motions to obtain a transcript of grand jury testimony access to all exhibits and a bill of particulars on the poison used and its administration.
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Boston
Jennie May Eaton
Joseph G. Eaton
Ihs
Collngel
Col C W Mason Drops Dead in North Wilkesboro
Col C W Mason a retired U S Army officer from Poors Knob North Carolina collapsed and died of heart failure in North Wilkesboro while accompanying his wife to a station to board for Raleigh. He had moved to Wilkes County a year ago after leaving active service eighteen months earlier and was 62 years old.
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Winston Salem
Col. C. W. Maron
Poors Knob
N. C
North Wilkesboro
Wo. C
Mason
Raleigh
Woodruff al. A
Col
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Wood
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Messmer
Southern
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Palmotor
Medelia
A.lisner
Palais Royal
Staeer
W. B. Moses & Sons
F and
Eleventh Streets
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MHS
Phipps
EATON
C. W. Mason
Gen. Woodruff
Byron S. Adams
Siz
St. N. Ww
Bert
Ih Atherisa
Emifié Bensationa! Nustral
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Columbia Platers
Seaton
Pringe Otto
Auantle
City
ST Johns
Baturdey
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Brasey
Moon
Grace PE. Church
Georgetown
Wednesdy
Bearer Chan
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Rt. Johns
Post Automobile Route Book
Bymall
Electrica
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