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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
9
The piece contrasts Miss McAdoo and Miss Britton describing perilous duties as war nurses in a French hospital under Zeppelin attack with a Washington society belle’s structured routine. It details hospital rounds, patient care, and shift duties versus social rounds and late dances.
Miss Nona McAdoo and Miss Catherine Britton, both Washington residents, arrived from France where they served three months as auxiliary nurses in the Neuilly American hospital. They spoke of the strain and terror of war wards, visits to the Marne battlefield, and the peasants’ grave crosses. Both praised the French people and expressed a wish to resume nursing if possible.
Miss McAdoo and Miss Britton left Washington for Neuilly near Paris where American volunteers aid hospitals. Miss McAdoo says her nursing time paused only for rest and hopes to return as nurses are still needed. Secretary McAdoo, anxious about his daughter, plans to speak on future plans. Despite a quiet Washington season, both young women gained attention in society circles.
Mrs Ethel Van Rensimer, daughter of Dr A H Pearse, was granted a divorce from Grover C Van Rensimer. The decree cites desertion and alleged infidelity with a young woman met daily. The couple wed in June 1911 and Mrs Van Rensimer, 23, is currently in New York.
Elizabeth Pell testifies in a $250000 damages suit against Long Island Railroad for her husband Osgood Pell’s death in the Wreck Lead crossing accident near Long Beach August 8 1913. She details the Pell family wealth and lifestyle including large allowances and a $4000 string of pearls.
A grand ceremony at the Duke estate in 4 900 acres featured former President Taft and guests including Mrs E T Stotesbury. The bride Miss Mary L Duke is heir to vast wealth while the groom Mr Angier B Duke’s son attends St Paul’s School. The couple’s fortune is placed at around 30 million with many attendees boasting high stakes.
Secretary of the Treasury boarded the French Line steamer Rochambeau at quarantine New York to meet his daughter Miss Nona McAddo and Miss Catherine Britton returning from hospital work in Paris. The insert photo shows Mile. Dutrieu an aviatress decorated for service in the French army.
Special to The Washington Post Newport Rhode Island June 16 Marie du Pont Emmons only daughter of Mr and Mrs George B Emmons Brookline Mass will marry June 26 to Dr James P Lewis of Boston The ceremony will be at the bride parents summer place in Jamestown Bridesmaid will be Miss Elizabeth W Emmons New York cousin of the bride The bride is 20 and active in golf tennis and swimming Her mother is related to Mrs Cleveland H Dodge and her father is brother of Arthur B Emmons who summers in Gibbs Avenue The couple plan a honeymoon trip to the Pacific coast then Narragansett and Newport and will reside in New York City
Somerville New Jersey June 16 twelve private detectives guarded the Duke Biddle wedding treasures at the Duke home. The total value of the presents approached $200000. Notable gifts included a $75000 pearl necklace and a $30000 diamond bracelet. A check for $200000 was given to the groom.
Prominent guests from Philadelphia New York and Washington attended the Somerville New Jersey wedding of Miss Duke and Mr Biddle highlighting social ties. Among attendees were former President and Mrs Taft and a long list of linked families including Drexel Biddle and Loomis circles with numerous Biddle and Drexel relatives and social notables.
Air machine on the south river front may launch today or tomorrow as plans by I E H Chapman and financier F T Richardson unfold. The sixteen-plane craft uses two Emersson engines with tandem props, aiming to advance aeronautics in a city debut.
An advertisement suggests a home facial lotion from spur max and glycerin to brighten skin, remove tan and freckles, and provide a lasting finish. It also promotes a canthrax based shampoo mixed with hot water to create thick lather that removes dandruff and oil, leaving hair soft and glossy.
At 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon the rector Rev Dr P P Phillips presided at a marriage attended by Levi Allen Jr and Miss Ethel Allen. A reception followed at 406 Prince Street. Mr and Mrs Whitehead left for Boston by sea. Miss Ethel Bradfield and Claude B Beales married last night at Grace Episcopal rectory by Rev Edgar Carpenter. Attendants included Mrs Maude McFarland, Frederick Loose and Frank E Parker. E H Padgett funeral tomorrow at 10 am at his former home 408 South Fairfax Street with Rev Edgar Carpenter officiating.
Springfield Illinois June 16 observers regard the tipping trust as dealt a hard blow by a senate vote of 36 to 0 approving the Merritt bill prohibiting tipping privileges and the division of gratuities between employers and employees. Madison Wisconsin June 16 the State senate ordered engrossed the Glenn bill for a popular vote on woman suffrage by 16 to 0, killing outright suffrage for women and voting in county elections.
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