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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1915

Page

9

Court Hears Clapham and Conlin Robbery Case Ties Ends

In Minaola on June 17 Ruth Conlin and Donald Clapham faced arraignment for home robbing. Clapham claimed he acted to shield the girl as they sought Broadway lights. Both pled not guilty and received $500 bail. restitution promised to victims. The pair’s fathers and clergy were involved as witnesses and supporters.

Clapham Ruth Conlin Washington Post Minaola Ben Cliff Donald Clapham Grand Jury Broadway Siemann Nell He Vanderwater Henry Moore Alfred el Clapham Fnlac Mra Conlin

White House Aide Weds In Secret Romance

Thomas C O'Sullivan, secretary to the President, married Louise Foster Lynch of Lakewood New Jersey. The ceremony was at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in New York, with a later wedding dinner after the couple met in New York following parental objections. Jasper Lynch, the bride’s father, is said to be worth about $2.09 million.

White House Thomas C O'Sullivan Washington New York O'Sullivan Princeton Louise Foster, Lynch Lakewood N I Miss Lynch Misa Lynch Church of the Blessed Sacrament T. E. Ollmart Union Station Jasper Lynch

Letter Carriers At Beach Enjoy Substituted Route Day

Letter carriers at Chesapeake Beach experienced a cheerful outing as a substitute carrier covered routes while the regular man enjoyed an outing. The National Letter Carriers' Association Capital Branch No 1420 organized the trip, entertaining Postoffice Department officials with a private car and lively contests. Nearly 2000 members and guests ended the day saying they had a delightful time.

National Letter Carrilera’ Association Capital Branch Chesapeake Beach Postoffice Department

Mrs Henrietta Cofer Weds Donald Vought in Englewood

Miss Henrietta Leland Cofer daughter of Dr Leland E Cofer United States Public Health Service official in Washington DC married Donald Williams Vought of Englewood New Jersey at St Pauls Church Englewood Reverend Fleming James officiated bridesmaids included Esther Cott Dorothy Schenck Ellen Cott Alberta Peters Ruth Miller Grace Rogers Marion Drake Smith and a reception followed at Valmont the bride’s aunt residence in Englewood

Apecal Washington Englewood Grace Rogers Marion Drake-Smith New York Valmont Miss Drake- Smith

Miss Washburn to Wed Coast Artillery Lieutenant

Engagement announced of Miss Laura Vail Washburn daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Washburn of Saugerties New York to Lieut Gilbert Marshall coast artillery United States Army with no wedding date mentioned listed.

Marshall The Coast Artillery Washington Post New York Laura Vail Washburn George ‘W Washburn Saugerties N. Y Gilbert Marshall

War Babies Debate Split Between Archbishop and Mrs Pankhurst

London reports a committee led by the Archbishop of York found no solid proof that war conditions increased illegitimacy, countering Emmeline Pankhurst who argues there are more war babies. At a Woman's Social and Political Union meeting she announced plans to shelter and adopt war babies through a home program.

London Archbishop of York Emmeline Pankhurst Archbishop of York Woman's Social and Political Union

Partington and Dana Tales From War Tense Italy and America

In Milan a mob attacked a piano factory, throwing pianos from upper floors and setting the building ablaze while Phyllis Partington, a San Francisco dramatic soprano, endured danger and fled. Separately, Nantucket reports the death of Mrs Jes sie Halladay Dana, widow of Edmund Trowbridge Dana, with note of their socialist wedding at Cambridge and their life in Minneapolis and beyond.

Phyllis Partington Washington Post New York Milan Phyliia Partington San Francisco Europa Italy Miss Partington Piazza del Duomo Nantucket Maya Jessie Halladay Dana Edmund Trowbridge Dana Cambridge Minneapolia Minn England Halladay Dana Richard Henry Dana Longfellow

Wife Sues General for Separation Over Panama Revolutions

New York June 17 Gen Herbert Ottley Jeffries West Point graduate and Central American revolu tionist is sued for separation by his wife. She alleges years of violence including a pillow blow severe enough to bruise and a threatened umbrella strike at the Hotel Belleclaire in 1914.

West Point Panama New York Herbert Ottley Jeffries Wea Jeffries Central America William Nicholas Chandler Panama Press Gen. Jeffries Berm Guatemala Salvador Honduras United States Colombia

Elks Host 1100 Orphans at Glen Echo Park

More than 1,100 children from Washington and Alexandria orphanages spent a day at Glen Echo hosted by the local Elks lodge. B J Murphy and manager Shipps organized elaborate amusements, a luncheon, and transport by special cars. Participating homes included German Orphan, Washington City Orphan, Episcopal Home, Bruen Home, Industrial Home School, Jewish Foster Home, St Vincent's, St Joseph's, Rose Industrial School, St John’s and Alexandria.

Washington Alexandria Orphana Glen Echo Lodge of Elks B. J. Murphy Shipss Lim Washington City Episcopal Home Bruen Home Industrial Home School Jewish Foster Home St. Vincent's Orphan St. Joseph‘s J. Rose Industrial

I Brides In War Romance United Prince Kingsland Union

Grandnephew of Mrs William Astor and Mrs Marion de Forest Prince wed George Lovett Kingsland in New York City Hall after obtaining a license at 10 AM The ceremony was performed by Alderman Curran two hours later in the Plaza Hotel presence of family friends The couple met in London during the war romance and will reside at the Plaza Hotels fitted apartments.

William Astor New York City Hall London Washington Post New York Marion de Forest Prince John Dyney Prince, Jr City Hall George Lovett Kingsland Alderman Curran Ethel W. Kingsland Theodore Frelinghuygen Tuxedo Park

Woman tilts farms and wears pants in Perry township

Frances Cadero, a 20 year old Italian in Perry township Pennsylvania, operates a 76 acre farm alone while her father lies ill in a Monessen hospital. She tends six horses cows and crops, broke two colts, and began three years ago. Her family is unable to help and she wears trousers in the field and barn.

Pennsylvania Apedal Washington Post Connellsvlle Perry Township This County Frances Cadero Monessen

Car Tickets To Be Prizes At Washington Outing

Clarence F P King president of Washington Railway and Electric Company to distribute 300 dollars worth of street car tickets as prizes for members of the Washington Railway Relief Association attending the organization outing at Chesapeake Beach on June 9. Fred J Merhheimer chair of the executive committee was informed and the company board confirmed they will attend as guests.

Clarence FP. King Washington Railway and Electric Company Washington Railway Relef Association Chesapeake Beach Fred J. Merhheimer The King

Rescues Girl From River After Rowboat Incident

Edwin Rherts of 140 N Street SW plunged into the Potomac near Arsenal Grounds to save Misa Florence Hardy who fell overboard from a small row boat. She was taken to the harbor police precinct for dry clothing and returned home uninjured. Rherts aided her ashore and was attempting to hand her dog when a wave pulled her into the water.

Edwin Rherts N Street Potomac River Arsenal Grounds Misa Florence Hardy Miss Hardy Harbor Eberts

Arrive at Bar Harbor Home Bar Harbor Summer Visit

Dr and Mrs James Mitchell of Washington arrived today to spend the summer at their Bar Harbor cottage Viscount De Alte minister from Portugal will arrive from Washington tomorrow Countess Laugier Vollerg will occupy the Livingston cottage

Washington Post Bar Harbor James Mitchell Washington Viscount de Alte Portugal Torrow Laugier Vollerg Livingston Cottage

Engagement of Gen Corbin's Niece to Barton Eddison

New York notices Mary Corbin of Dayton Ohio engaged to Barton Eddison of Irvington on Hudson. Miss Corbin is a niece of the late Lieut Gen Corbin U S A. The wedding is planned for October at Mrs Parsons Ardsley on Hudson residence.

Barton Eddison Irvington New York William Usher Parsons Ardsley-on-Hudson Mary Corbin Dayton Ohio Irvington-on-Hudson Mias Corbin Corbin U S. A

Patriotic Legion to Install Summer HQ at Atlantic City

The Patriotic Legion, recently incorporated in DC, holds events in Atlantic City tomorrow at 8:30 PM on the Boardwalk to raise the legion flag and install summer headquarters. Three Sunday meetings feature speakers Marion C. Butler, Willam Puleifer, Rev Dr John Worley Hill, and William E. Andrews with Dr Fraleigh singing.

Patriotic Legion District of Columbia Atlantic City Legion Steel Pier Presbyterian Church Willam Puleifer New York City Marion C. Butler United States Fraleigh William E. Andrews Treasury Department Washington

Military Mass Planned by District Catholic Societies

A committee of representatives from Catholic societies in the district organized for a mass at Fort Myer to be held on a date in June. William P. Normoyle was elected chairman and William H. Lepley secretary. The group includes leaders from Keena Connall K of C Holy Name Society Ancient Order of Hibernians Knights of St. John and Fort Myer chaplain Father O Keefe of the Fifth Cavalry attended. A follow up meeting is set at Knights of Columbus Hall next Sunday to refine plans.

Fort Myer Knights of Columbus William P. Normoyle Willam H. Lepley Carroll Institute Keana Connall K. of C E. C. Edwards Holy Name Society John Hadley Doyle Michael J. Schaefter Ancient Order of Hibernians James A. Daly P. J. Haltigan James Breen James F. O'Brien Matthew Myers J. F. O'Meara Matthias Griffin Knights of St. John William A. Lusby Thomas J. Cavenaugh B. A. Howards T. K. Gallaher Father O'Keefy Fifth Cavalry Knights of Columbus Hall

Helen Proudly Drives Own Car Despite First Puncture

Helen, nervous at first, masters starting and steering her car with Warren’s cautious approval. A park drive with Laura Richards ends in a puncture, requiring a roadside repair and a humbling ride to a nearby garage. Helen questions if automobiling is worth the cost.

Helen Warren Laura Long Island Laura Richards Jersey International News Service

Notre Dame Academy Alumni Banquet Speakers Named

Notre Dame Academy alumni honor 1915 graduates at a banquet at the Fibbitt with speakers including Rev William J. Brooks moderator of the academy Rev E D McDonnell S J president of Gonzaga College Rev John Mulligan and Miss Burnedette Dore.

Notre Dame Academy Fibbitt Kathleen Sullivan Alumni Association William J. Brooks E. D. McDonnell Gonzaga College John Mulligan Margaret Taity Burnedette Dore Alice Crowley Misa Marie Dietz Misa Margaret Creager Mary J. Murphy Zita Weide Misa Katherine O'Leary Margaret Lane J. C. Bogan M. F Talty Mra BE. Esby B. J. McGar O. Tehmer H. H. Humble A. A. Morris B. Ackerman James Kilroy D. GC. Shea Migs Hla Moneghan Iss Hortense McGowan Agnes Garner Agnes Wade H. Venall Margaret Becker Nellie Becker Loretta Dillon Margaret Dore Helen Dillon Julia McGrath May Fuller Gertrude Lane Misa Regina Watkins J. HR. Hartmette Ise Veronica Quinn Ethel Roddy Helen Roirdan Mina Margaret Lanes Esther Garner Clara Kelly Anna Yeaver Elizabeth Maloy M. Jargin Mary McAllister John Kirby C. W. Lee Margaret Kennedy Misa Rose Kennedy Lydia Payette Mary Stormont Martha Rogera Elizabeth Byrne Agnes Dillon Mary Roman Misaary Gerrie Alice Sheridan Agnes Quinn Lillian Milovich

Darken Gray Hair with Q Ban Color Restorer Ad

If hair is turning gray or itchy and dull, shampoo and apply Q Ban Hair Color Restorer. Within days the gray hair darkens naturally. head becomes clean and lustrous. Not a dye, claims to restore natural color. refund if no darkening. James O Donnell's Drug Store 004 F St NW Washington DC. Out of town by parcel post.

James O'Donnell St. N. W Washington, D. C Parcel Post

Gonzaga's 1915 Mendine Dinner Honors Class of 1916

Gonzaga College held its annual dinner at the Ebbitt last night with Rev B De L McDonnell S J and other college officials as speakers. Thomas HB Payne class president acted as toastmaster, joined by numerous classmates. Father McDonnell congratulated the graduates as the informal event ended with songs.

Gonzaga College Ebbitt B de L McDonnell S. J Re .F A_ Byrne A J 'Durate E J Sweeney William H McClellan Timothy J. McCarthy Martin A. Schmidt Thomas HB Payne P 'M Cook R J Filliard Thomas B Filliard J. E Galligher B A Gardiner Thomas Tracy B McCarthy William Wright W W George J G Meegan W. C. Martin B W Healey TW Power Father McDonnell

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