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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1915
Page
17
The clipping lists numerous social gatherings and guests in Washington, including Englar Carver England and Halliday families, theater outings at the National, a picnic at College Park, and receptions at the Willard and Cairo. It notes engagements, weddings, dances, and notable arrivals, with guests from Philadelphia, New York, and beyond, plus references to Trinity College alumnae and Confederate reunion attendees.
Chicago doctors report 75 births at Cook County Hospital under nitrous oxide use called twilight sleep a safe non fainting aid for delivering mothers. Presbyterian Hospital first adopted the gas with favorable notes from medical officials. Details include ongoing observations over months, with cautious endorsements and accounts of mothers nursing immediately after delivery.
Portland readers learn that singing maidens are to be barred from leading Portland restaurants. A pact among major venues abolishes cabaret style acts with music but no cabaret girls. Theatres will retain operations at 1680 East Baltimore, with changes effective after June 20.
The marriage of Mise Daisy Goldberg daughter of Mrs J Goldberg to Mr Ghdriea Bit of Baltimore took place Sunday afternoon at the synagogue on Fifth and I streets with Rev G Silverstone officiating. The bridal party included maid of honor Miss Léafi R Shulman and best man Mr Allan Siff. Bridesmaids and ushers wore varied gowns and carried silver endé bouquets. The bride wore ivory duchess satin with silver lace and orange blossom veil. A large reception followed at the Masonic Temple and the couple will reside at Thirty-first and M Streets NW after June 13.
Mr and Mrs Mayer B Dodek host at 1618 Ninth Street NW this evening honoring their son Samuel M Dodek. Guests include Mrs Ivan Herman and sister Miss Beatrice Ottenberg of Brooklyn NY visiting Mrs Albert Herman at 2024 Sixteenth Street NW and Mrs Emanuel Simons of 1740 Eighteenth Street.
In a divorce case in Judge Guy s court Katharine Simon seeks relief from Henry Eugene Binion barber while testimony reveals prior marriages to a man named Fels and to Palmer in Los Angeles. Palmer marriage later declared void. Simon later married Simon leading to grounds of alleged cruelty. Simon argued for illegality of marriage to his wife and cruelty claims followed.
Columbia Missouri June 12 a university student writer argues women need legal right to carry firearms for protection amid rising night safety concerns. She cites disappearances and assaults near campus and urges that working women and urban travelers be allowed to tote arms for self defense.
In Omaha on June 12 a well dressed young woman barged into a postal savings room with a Boston bull and a gleaming entourage. She insisted on depositing money while tethering her dog, claiming government banks permit her patronage after a prior denial at two other banks. She spoke boldly to clerk Louise Grant and asserted the government would not object.
Detroit June 12 Dr C F L Boger faced divorce suit as wife described a book he wrote to judge character by head shape and ear conformation. Evidence included a dedication to a credit association and a chapter on when to refuse credit. He spoke at local credit associations while his wife cared for bills incurred. Judge Mandell granted the decree.
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