Secret Service at Washington Social Functions 1918 Era
Washington dispatch notes that secret service operatives gained social prominence as British and French commissions arrived. Detectives shield dignitaries like Joffre and Balfour during anxious weeks, while officials guard presidents and VIPs at social events with discreet, self-effacing protection.
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Secret Service
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Viviant
Secret Services
Marines Promote 65 NCOs to Temporary Second Lieutenants
Major General George Barnett says enlistees may rise to officer ranks. during wartime vacancies to be filled by meritorious noncommissioned officers. Sixty five Washington youths move from noncoms to second lieutenancies in the reserve, including Lee H. Brown and Cameron Winslow among others.
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Asid
George Barnett
Washington
Lee H. Brown
Robert C. Kilmartin, Jr
Clarence M. Ruffrer
Benjamin T. Ready
Edward C. Bogert
Cameron Winslow
William W. Nottingham
Theodore C. Johnson
Frederick M. Bock, Jr
Richard C. Sanderson
Dodge replaces Crane as relief fund treasurer in Armenian effort
Word from Charles Crane in Russia as a Rec commission member indicates possible detention for months. He resigns as treasurer of the American committee for Armenian and Syrian relief. Cleveland H. Dodge of New York is selected to succeed him.
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Society Notes From Washington's Busy White House Scene
The president and Mrs. Wilson spent a quiet day in Washington with a motor ride after a river trip was skipped. Diplomatic and social circles welcomed Baron Moncheur and Baroness, with Ruddock and Huebacher hosting events. Several guests, including Miss Gracie and Lieut. Jerrett Huddleston, attended dances and weddings, while others prepared for travel to France or continued hosting duties at local residences.
Mata Hari Rivalry and Death Threats Exposed by New York Musician
A New York musician, who knew Mata Hari in Paris and Monte Carlo, claims her arrest stemmed from a betrayed sweetheart whom she ruined. He recounts Mata Hari Marguerite Zelle’s dramatic life from Java to Europe, her seductions of high officials, and the path to her death sentence in France.
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Seibold Benson Nuptials In Chicago Home Ceremony
Miss Kathryn Irene Benson daughter of Mrs Paul Benson Forest Lake Illinois married Mr George Vaughn Seibold formerly of Washington at bride’s mother’s Chicago residence on July 21. Seibold, son of Mr and Mrs George G Seibold 756 Rock Creek Church Road, planned to enter an aviation camp after preliminary service exams.
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Arthur B. Seibold
Wilmette
Ruth Wayland Engaged to Dr. Francis Melson of Ek Hill
The engagement of Ruth Lee Wayland of Crozet Virginia to Dr. Francis Page Melson of Ek Hill Forest Depot Va is announced by Mr and Mrs Charles Wayland. The wedding is planned for the latter part of August.
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Francis Page Melson
Ek Hill
Forest Depot
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War Dept Announces Education Program for Coast Artillery Cadets
The War Department announced plans to educate 230 men for Coast Artillery enlistment in three specialized courses at Fort Monroe Virginia beginning August 16. An electrical course will admit 110, a mathematical and clerical course 70, and an artillery course 66. Applications are via department commanders.
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Deaths of six rear admirals linked to war era pressures
In Washington naval circles six retired rear admirals are linked to the war era, with friends noting the longing to rejoin the conflict may have hastened their deaths. The list includes Stephen Luce, John Upshur, William Emory, Bartlett Cromwell, Conway Arnold, and William Potter.
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Woman Would Aid Sammies In Any Front Role
Mrs. Mary Cassidy vows to join WWI efforts to defeat the Kaiser. She mentions Hazel Carter who crossed the ocean in a man’s uniform and was sent back. Cassidy offers to serve as a hospital ship crew member or aviator, though she would prefer to cook. She resides at 619 G street northwest. her husband John has served in the marine corps since marriage.
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Kaiser
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