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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1914

Page

9

Epistles Read In Court Detail Mrs Holman's Love Letters

Elizabeth A C Holman testified in a United States Court trial over a $50,000 suit against her former husband Cranston Brenton and two others. The love letters she wrote while married to Brenton were read to the jury, provoking tears as Brenton watched. The letters describe passion and devotion, with phrases about longing, green woods, and a Wayside Inn. The case stems from an alleged conspiracy to commit her to a Vermont madhouse.

Cranston Brenton Washington Blartford Conn Elizabeth A. C. Holman Babe Brenton Wayside Inn Sunbury Mase

Foraker Scion Weds Bride in Bryn Mawr Ceremony

Arthur Foraker, son of former Senator, and his bride, Mrs Minny Stone Foraker, were found at Bryn Mawr after eloping from Washington to Baltimore on June 4. They married to avoid festivities and plan a few days at Bryn Mawr before continuing north by motor with Mrs Francie King Wainwright as a sister.

Ohio Weahington Post Philadelphia Arthur Foraker Senator Foraker Onla Misa Minny Stone Washington Baltimore Francie King Wainweleht Bryn Mawr Wainwright Vienna Dunkel Berlin Anna Leber Antwerp Father Saugiter

Treasury eases customs rules on plumage worn by women

A Treasury decision clarifies that women leaving the United States and returning with bird plumage, such as elgreta, must wear it back into the country. In Detroit a woman who bought plumage in New York and crossed to Windsor, Ontario, was seized on return after an hour. The rule now aims for a more liberal interpretation to reduce boundary confusion.

United States Treasury Detroit New York Windsor Ontario Treasury Department

Salvationists parade to American embassy in London

Delegates to the world congress of the Salvation Army led by Miss Eva Booth marched from the army headquarters in London to the American embassy. Ambassador Walter Page reviewed them as they received an ovation in neat uniforms and red cowboy hats.

London Eva Booth Tondon Walter Hines Page Ambassador Page Misa Eva Booth

Schuman-Heink Divorce Trial Details Nightwear Scenes

In Judge Sullivan's court the divorce case of Mme Schuman-Heink versus William Rapp Jr is described with claims of kisses in the dark and nightgown parades as relief from the burdens of being a famous singer's husband. The testimony was given by Miss.

Chicago Sullivan Mme’ Schuman-Heink Wiliam Rapp, Jr

Diva Schumann-Heink Granted Divorce in High-Profile Suit

Famous contralto Ernestine Schumann-Heink was awarded a divorce from William Rapp Jr after a trial dominated by intimate letters from Rapp to Mrs Catherine Dean of New York. The judge ordered a verdict for the complainant, and the star plans to perform at Bayreuth.

Frances J. Ashton Catherin Dean New York Misa Aghten Rapp Mrs. Dean William Rapp Catherine Dean Bayreuth Chicago Ernestine Schumann-Heink William Rapp, Jr Sullivan Rapp Ta Mra Gehenna Happ Hpurt Mme Schumann-Heink Ehe

Danish Women Ballot Clears Lower House Split in Upper

In Copenhagen on June 9 the Danish lower house passed a constitutional amendment proposing woman suffrage and removal of property qualifications for upper house electors with six votes against. Conservatives abstained, keeping the upper chamber divided. Premier Zable said the government would ask the king to dissolve the upper house for a new election.

Copenhagen Denmark Tyne Zable

Government halves summer half holidays schedule revised

The President issues an executive order denying extended holidays for summer. No extra nair holidays for clerks. half holidays shift earlier this year from July 1 to June 20 and end by September 13, with Cabinet backing and no June 1 start.

Suffrage Fight Surges As Convention Opens Tonight

Advocates of ballot equality claim a preliminary victory in a secret council vote favoring women suffrage representation at the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Nearly 3,000 delegates attend the convention in Chicago as Rosalie Jones and Mrs. Hugh Reid Griffin are noted visitors from New York and Europe.

Chicago General Federation of Women's Clubs General Council Rosatle Jones New York Hugh Reid Griffin London Paris Europe

Concert to Aid Choir Camp Fund at Carroll Hall

Pupils of the DeGuarin School of Music present a recital tomorrow evening in Carroll Hall and St Patricks Sanctuary to aid the choir boys camp fund. An attractive program features instrumental numbers by DeGuerin pupils and choral works by the choir under conductor R. Mule Silby. Miss Hue gen ie DeGuerin, principal, organized the benefit event.

DeGuarin School of Music Carroll Hall St. Patrict DeGuerin Ang R. Mule Silby Thia Peeltal Mlse Hue Genie DeGuerin

Students stage farce at Epiphany Church G W U

The GWU theatre group presented a three act musical farce Lucius What Do You Say at Epiphany Church in Gatreet between 13th and 14th streets NW. Graduating students Dsther Galbraith Mathilde Elker and R M Wilhelm wrote the play and parodies. Cast included Genevieve Prigzell Alden Wheeler Gertrude Browne Ruth Pope and others. The show featured dances by Genevieve Frizzell and Thomas Chapman including a polar bear wiggle.

George Washington University Lucius Epiphany Episcopal Church Gatreet Thirteenth Fourteenth Streets Dsther Galbraith Mathilde Elker R. M. Wilhelm Genevieve Prigzell Geraldine Campbell Alden Wheeler Lucius MacGregor Mathilde Esker Clementina Cerlochini Gertrude Browne Ruth Pope H. G. Benemen Esther Galbraith T. H. Chapman Margaret Wilson M.A. Gore W. C. John Elizabeth Ferguson Genevieve Frizzell Thomas Chapman

Fairbanks Advocate For Suffrage In New Harmony

Former Vice President Charles W Fairbanks spoke on womens suffrage during New Harmonys centennial celebration He argued voting rights for women have been tried in several states with no societal collapse and praised the movement for orderly progress Attending were Della Mann Owen and Rachel Fauntlergy charter members linked to the Minerva Club organized in 1859 at the Fauntleroy home

New Harmony Ind Charles W. Fairbanks Republic Mia Della Mann Owen Rachel Fauntlergy United States Fauntleroy Minerva Club

Heat Wave Dims Monsoon Heat Across Midwest and East

Intense heat that caused suffering in densely populated areas persisted yesterday from the Missouri valley to the Alleghenies. Chicago rose from 92 to 96, Springfield Illinois hit 100, and other Midwest towns sweltered. Wytheville tied a June record of 92 as Atlantic coast cities escaped with cooling winds. Washington cooled from 86 to 74 after a late Monday storm. The weather bureau forecasts warm conditions to linger in the Midwest with rising coastal temperatures.

Missouri Valley Allegheny Mountains Chicago Springfeld Mercury Middle West Wytheville Virginia Atlantic Coast Wash- Inston Chesapeake Buteau

Harvard critic denies suffrage progress in urban reform claims

Professor Ernest Hernbaum of Harvard argues against woman suffrage, saying votes for women have not advanced municipal housekeeping. A District Antisuffrage Society communication cites his view that the baby-saving campaign is led by male-governed cities, including Washington, to challenge suffrage assertions of protective need.

Ernest Hernbaum Harvard Bernbaum Washington

Nevada Battleship to Be Launched Tomorrow

The new battleship Nevada, built at Quincy Mané, will be launched tomorrow at 120 p.m. Secretary Daniels will attend. Nevada is sister ship of the Qulaheme, launched last March in Camden New Jersey. Keel was laid November 4, 182, with plans to commission next January.

Nevada Quincy Mané Daniels Camden N. J Navy de Hallemene

Dinner Honors Georgetown Prep Star Beardin

Georgetown prep star Beardin, captain of basketball and baseball, is honored at a Phi Lambda fraternity banquet at Rauscher's. Attending were Guy Megargeo, George Brown, Edwin Mehl, Franklin Dalley, Robert Farrell, and others as Beardin receives recognition for two years on the diamond and hopes to join a New York professional league this summer.

Georgetown New York Guy Megargeo George Brown Edwin Mehl Franklin Dalley Robert Farrel Frederick Sisniega Henry Brocherhoff Atkins Bowden Thomas Moroney Ene Crawley Warrick Montgomery

Girl Leads 12000 Westinghouse Strike in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh on June 8 police restricted picketing at the East Pittsburgh Westinghouse plant to 28 lines, with 10 000 workers on strike. Miss Bridget Kenny, born near the strike site, directs the Allegheny Congenial Industrial Union, an independent group seeking recognition and welfare for the workers.

Pittsburgh Weastinghouse Turtle Creek Valley Allegheny Congenial Industrial Union Ita Bridget Kenny County Sodalist Organization Westinghouse

Trinity Girls Give Concert at Commencement Week

Trinity College marked continuation of commencement with a concert by the school musical club before a large audience of students and faculty. A noon luncheon honored the 7 percent graduating class. Officers: Lillian Beatty president Isabelle Murphy vice president Marguerite Maloney secretary Mary McManus treasurer.

Truity College Lillian Beatty Isabelle Murphy Marguerite Maloney Mary McManus Wellcome Laurie Clifford Marguerite Chattaray Bertha Tuite Gertrude Smith Jenny Holly Frances Taylor

McKinley School Girls Defeat Male Team in Annual Excursion Game

At Marshall Hall the McKinley Manual Training School girls beat a male pick team 9 to 0 in seven innings during the Alumni Association annual excursion. Pitcher Mildred Husted led fast play with strong fielding and a first inning triple play by Mary Petrie Sadie Bergazin and Misa Recil BurchGela. The day included a broad field meet, dances, and various athletic events, with top results in sprints, races, and field events.

McKinley Manual Training School Ecgre McKinley Marshall Hall Misa Mildred Husted Mary Petrie Sadia Hergazin Misa Recil BurchGela Girig Ruth Clayton Mildred Husted Edith Petrie Racil Burchfield Sadie Bergazin Efe Judd Helen Orth Sadie Bergagin Margaret Matthhely A Carr Bee Halland D. Wheeler Margaret Mattogly Mabel Hubbard Maye de’ Grange C. W. Pippey A. B. Baker Migs Jessie Coope N. M. MacNernan Jamea O'Connell

Banker Denies Kisses as Husband Seeks Divorce in Court

Corespondent Percy M Thorn testified he had no impropriety with Mrs Lillian Poss and that talks with her centered on coal business. He recounted tea at the Waldorf and a January dinner at Healy's, noting a subsequent altercation when Mr Poss and Miss Bisby danced nearby. He described a chaotic Washington's Birthday home raid and a clash with Mrs Poss, denying any romantic conduct.

Washington Post New York Percy M. Thorn Frank FP. Poas American Baseball Association Lillian K. Poss Poss Justice Donnelly Supreme Court Mrs. Poss Healey Mr. Johnson Mr. Foss Misa Irwin Miss Marcille Mr. Thorn Healy's

Posa Recounts Narrow Chase Through Central Park

Posa recalls riding with Thorn when detectives trailed them and they led a merry chase through Central Park, describing a tense moment during their pursuit.

Posa Mr. Thorn Central Park

Bad Teeth Make Bad Boys Says Hilles

Charles D. Hilles former Taft private secretary and head of the New York Juvenile Asylum in Dobbs Ferry unveils a dental cure for delinquency. He reports that repairing bad teeth in boys under ten reduces delinquency and anaemia, asserting most cases stem from dental decay and physical degeneration.

Charles Hilles Taft New York Charl. D. Hilles Dobbs Ferry Hilles

Army and Navy Changes of the Day Confirms Officer Transfers

A lengthy Army Navy list details leaves of absence resignations and transfers. Maj Evan M Johnson Maj Elmer A Dean Capt Nathan A Averell Capt Thomas J Smith Capt James H Burns First Lieut Townsend Whelen among others extend or begin duties. Officers reassigned to maneuvers in summer and to West Point San Francisco Manila and Philippine Islands with various regiments.

Evan M. Johnson Infantry Elmer A. Dean Medical Corps Nathan %. Averell Seventh Cavalry Thomas J. Smith Ordnance Department James H. Burns Townsend Whelen Phomas F. van Natta, Jr Eights Cavalry Central Department Quent Campe Ibis Roratio G. Sickul Cavalry Robert B. Rad Harria 1 Roberts Lient Charles Barth Walter H. Chatfield Twenty-seventh Infantry William P., Burnham George H. Cameron Charles H. Gribbaon Daniel L. Tate Pith Cavalry Orab Hunt Eighteenth Infantry United States Military Academy Wear Point N. Y Jamba A. Ryan West Point Ant Joseph L. Donovan Chase Doster Fighteenth Infantry Walter Reed Korgitel D. G Lesand DUNCAN @ RICHART Tenth Oaveley Hayes A Taited States Military Academy Mortimer 0. Bigelow Wilfrid M. Blunt Eighth Cavalry Edwin N. Hardy John P. Lucas Frederich Gilbreath Frank H. Hicks Frank L. van Horn Caventh Savelry Alexis Jenney Thirteenth Infantry Tenney Ross Eighth Infantry Payton Clark Ben Frank 8. Clay Twenty-Fourth Infantry Harry J. Kerley Ffteenth Infantry WM. H. H. Motue, JR Fiftenth Infantry U. J. Rowe Shipteenth United Adjutant General Offeers William G Sills John A. Warde Third Cavalry Joseph Plassmeyer. II Fifteenth Cavalry Win FH. van Deusen Thirteenth Cavalry Guy W. Nedlelland Ninth Cavalry Louis A. Fallingant Fourteenth Cavalry Hogs’ L. Bush Twenty-sixth Infantry Thirteenth Inf George C. Lewis Charles & Reese Thirtenth Infantry Clark Lynn Treaty-fleet Infantry Edmund R. Andrews Seventeenth Infantry Louis P. Ford Eighteanth Infantry Pirteanth Infantry John M. Medowell Fifth Infantry Wighthinton Ralph E Jones Thirteanth Infantry Clarence M. Ncmurray Serenteenth Robert B. Jonas Twenty-ninth Infantry Secaud James J. Muir Twenty-second Infantry Walter 3B. Robb Twenty-fourth San Francisco Cal Mantle Philippine Islands Trang Terred

Naval Orders Transferred Crews and Docks Stated

Detachments and transfers list naval personnel including Lieut W B Cothran Ensigns D B Downer R P F Meclewski name variants, and others. Movements include ships to Potomac Boston Rhode Island North Carolina and Vera Cruz with routes via Guaymas Le Paz and Pensacola. Several entries note arrival statuses and locations such as New Orleans Chesapeake and Manzanillo as positions shift for naval operations.

W. B. Cothran Cummings Navy sRrd Charleston S.C D. B. Downer Florida R. P. F. Meclewsei Ohio Kentucky Bootewein LH Cutting New York N. Y Potomac Bootewein W Spear Boston Potomec J. H. Lehman Montana Rhode Island John Meyer North Carolina J. C. Hines W. Fricmes Capt. BF Rittenhouse Marine Barracks Philadelphia Catto Brater Lim H. G. Bartlett Vera Cruz Anpapanagua New Orleans Guaymas Gante Roassis Glacier le Paz Manzanillo Tacoma Sacramante Peones Puerto Mexico Brutus Pensacola Vera Crus Chester Norens Vera Crux Hampton Roada Mary Labo Telend Saturg L& Pag Escramente Panyeg River

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