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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1915

Page

9

Junius Morgan Weds Louise Converse in Simple Westwood Ceremony

The Boston marriage of Junius Spencer Morgan son of Fr Morgan New York and grandson of J Pierpont Morgan to Miss Louise Converse took place at noon in St Pauls Episcopal Church Westwood A special Boston train carried guests and 300 invitations were issued for the wedding breakfast at the Converse home Attendants Augusta and Marie Converse and Marie Morgan wore lavender pink and yellow gowns The couple will honeymoon at Lake Sunapee The bride a sculptor and pianist is 20 and Morgan 72 who has served with the American ambulance corps in France and will join his fathers business

Boston Junius Spencer Morgan Fr. Morgan New York J. Pierpont Morgan Louise Converse St. Paul's Episcopal Church Westwood Frederick Shepherd Converse Converse Robert Bacon Robert Caspar Blot Bacon Mor- Ben Harvard Aturusta Ant Marie Converse Mize Fine Morgan Augusta Converas Maisa Morgan Marie Converse Arenaways Converse Aummar Wis Morgan Brida Lake Sunapee Anetivan Ambulance Corps France

Schumann-Heinks Son Weds Margaret Ta McCann at Fl Cajon

The wedding of Mme Schumann-Heink’s son to Margaret Ta. McCann occurred this afternoon at the Little Cathedral Church in El Cajon near Cajon. Father gave away the bride, attended by Miss Maria Schumann-Heink, with Franklin Bell as best man. Antonio Horn played the wedding march as Mme Schumann-Heink sang. The couple plan to reside in El Cajon where Mr. Schumann is in business.

Tiege Cal Pune R. CO Franklin Bell Antonio Horn New York Mme Schumann-Heink el Cajon Schumann

President Wilson Plans Early Summer Visit to Cornish

President Wilson intends to travel to his summer home in Cornish New Hampshire next week likely Thursday or Friday depending on the international situation. He plans to stay past July Fourth and maintain close Washington contact with far reaching telegraph lines to coordinate affairs. If conditions permit he may direct from Cornish the next actions in international affairs, provided Germany acts before his return to the White House.

Wilson Cornish N. H Whites House Washington Corntah

Milwaukee girl drives pig team to win wager at ocean front

Esther Adargo of Milwaukee astonished Vennes residents by driving a team of pigs for a mile along the crowded ocean front. She wore scanty attire and rode behind the animals as owner and trainer, creating a viral local spectacle.

Milwaukee Ocean Front Esther Adargo Vennes Cal

Townsend Sues for Divorce Over Cruelty and Son’s Welfare

Denver court records show Mrs. Georgia Scott Townsend seeks a divorce from John R. Townsend alleging cruelty. The Denver and Colorado Springs socialite previously settled a $750000 claim to break Col. Winfield Scott’s $3,000,000 will. The case aims to protect her 16-year-old son from the second husband and notes an imminent medical operation.

Washington Post Denver Colo Georgia Scott Townsend Denver and Colorado Springs Society St. Louis Col Winfiald Scott Denver District Court John R. Townsend Spratten-Anderson Company Townsend

Townsend in Texas Receives $750000 Settlement in Will Case

Mrs Townsend, former St Louis resident, won a $750000 award after three court battles to challenge the will of banker and cattleman Scott who left a $3 million estate to his second wife Elizabeth and son Winfield Jr. Townsend argued undue influence by the second wife as she fought to set aside the will in Texas, Illinois and Missouri courts.

Fort Worth Texas Elizabeth Scott Winfield “Scott, Jr Townsend Scott Gerond

Gen Charles Allen Dead At 74 Years Old

Special to The Washington Post Asheville N C June 1 Gen Charles Allen aged 74 retired died here this morning He began military service at 14 and graduated West Point in 1864 serving in the Civil War Later he sustained severe injuries in an automobile accident while en route to Washington Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery He is survived by two sons Philip G Allen and Charles K Allen Lindley M Garrison Secretary of War attended Rutgers College commencement at New Brunswick presenting honorary Doctor of Laws degrees to several honorees.

Washington Post Asheville Charles Allen Washington Allen Arlen Suffalo N. Y West New Brunswick N. J Lindley M. Garrison Rutgers College

May lie About Her Age Woman Denies Deception

Wall Street broker seeks annulment from Jersey City marriage claiming wife misrepresented age. In 1904 she said she was 33. he says she was 38. Judge rules misrepresentation not grounds for divorce and dismisses Robinson's suit. Mrs Robinson’s cross suit awarded $150 monthly support.

Jersey City U Fon Sergey Wade Robinson Vooroa Tins Wall Street Robinsona Biawke Robinson Leonia N. J Robin Leonig

Body Comes for Interment of Brig. Gen. Allen in Arlington

The body of Brig. Gen. Charles J. Allen, 18 A. retired, who died in Asheville, N C, yesterday, will be brought to Washington today for interment in Arlington Cemetery. Allen, a veteran of the engineer corps, served in Washington 1896 1904 and helped reclaim the Anacostia flats and build the Highway Bridge. Born in New York and a 1884 Military Academy graduate, he served in Civil War campaigns and received a brev et for meritorious actions in 1864 and 1865. He retired January 1904 after more than 40 years of service. He is survived by his wife, a daughter and a son.

Arlington Charles’ J. Allen Asheville N. C Washington Ariington Cemetery Allan Engineer Corps Anacostia Flats Allen New York Military Academy Gaines Morgan Alabama Mobile Waat-Miastegippi Department of Louisiana Magsaghugetta Llinois Missouri Minnesota Texas Washington, D. c

Bank Clerks Outing Planned With Dances At Hall

Bank clerks announce Friday excursion to Marshall Hall with entertainment by MacAlester and St Johns. Three trips depart the wharf at 9:30, 2:90, and 8:30. St Johns sails at 6:74 pm offering moonlight ride to Indian Head. Limited tickets available at all banks.

Washimeton Banc Marshall ‘Hall Greamers Macalester St. Johns MacAlester T. Johns Marshall Hall -O Indian Head

Death of C M Hammond who managed Taft campaign in California

Charles Mifflin Hammond died at Lakeport California aged 65 or so. He guided President Taft's 1912 California campaign. Survived by widow Harriet Payne Lee a sister of Theodore Roosevelt's first wife. Born Nahant Massachusetts he will be cremated and ashes taken to Boston.

Taft California San Francisco Cal Lakeport Charles Mifflin Hammond Harriet Payne Lee Slater Roosevelt Hammond Nahant Maas Boston

Champ Clark Works On Road In Missouri With Convicts

Missouri Governor joins Speaker Champ Clark in a Good Roads day near Jefferson City. Clark works alongside 25 convicts from the state penitentiary as part of road improvement efforts in St. Louis area.

Champ Clark Missouri House of ‘Representatives Jefferson City State St. Louis Msict

Trouserette Skirt Sparks Freedom in Walking Club

Washington Post reports fashion’s decree letting women wear trousers with a divided skirt. Miss Helen Mung of Cincinnati praises the trouserette for walking ease during Saturday club hikes. Forty club members may adopt the style for long hikes this summer, reassessing traditional skirts.

Washington Post New York Misa Helen Mung Cincinnati

Supreme court decision looms over interment case

City in brief notes a pending Supreme Court decision on the interment of Col. Burch’s widow and ongoing District Commission matters. Other items include Union Station extension compensation, library training program admissions, rising cable bills tied to the European war, and obituaries for Oram Lander and Mrs. Marion G Burch.

United States Supreme Home Col Burch Spurt District Commission Oliver Newman Mont New Fork Capitol

Gray hair remedy ad promises natural darkening and scalp benefits

An advertisement promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer claiming it darkens gray hair without dye, improves hair health, stops dandruff and itching, and promotes growth. Priced at 5 dollars for a large bottle, sold at James O'Donnell's Drug Store in Washington DC with out-of-town shipments offered by mail order.

James O'Donnell N. W Washington, D. C Medi

Miss Clara Merrick Weds Danish Importer J D Wage

Miss Clara E Merrick daughter of Mrs William Gordon Merrick married John D Hage in her mother's apartment. The Rev Benjamin Duvall Chambers officiated. The Hages, recent residents from Denmark, are a leading Danish family known in the export trade. The bride and her brother formerly lived near Charlottesville Virginia.

Virginia J. D. Wage Byredni Washington Post New York Clara E. Merrick William Gordon Merrick John D. Hage Benjamin‘Duvall Chambers Daniel 8 Hage Hages Denmark Charlottesville

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