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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1915

Page

9

Tempest Denies Indiscretions In High Society Suit

Mina Tempest testifies at Justice Delhanty’s court that she never kissed or betrayed Mr Robertson. Doctor Leiser and Dr Osgood corroborate her illness, while her protector Gay L. Schiffer recalls supplying $300 monthly support for eighteen years. Robertson’s wife Mrs Lauralen Robertson pursues the divorce claim as the trial unfolds in New York.

Edward * Robertson Laurlen Robertson Tempest II Schiffer Ropertson Misa Tempest Saratoga Race Track Gay L Schiffer Wax Staver Miss Tempest de Oscar Leiser Gustav Lange Mra Robertson Alfred T. Osgood Presbyterian Hospital Leiser Mr _ Robertson Sonoma

Mississippi honors Williams as most distinguished statesman

A Jackson ceremony proclaimed United States Senator John Sharp Williams Mississippi’s most distinguished statesman. A Panama Yadtfe International Exposition committee, appointed by Governor Brewer and at the president’s request, met to select the state’s most distinguished deceased. The panel included Judge Robert Powell, Judge Robert B. Mayes, Judge Edward Mayes, Judge Robert HL Corpsen, J B Harris, and former Governor Longino. L C Lamar was named the distinguished deceased.

Jackson Muse United Sates John Sharp Williams Cay Mississippi Guv Brewer Panama Robert Powell Robert B. Mayes Edward Mayes Robert HL Corpsen J B Harris Gove Longino Aote Commuittes Atetesian L @ C Lamar Cnte

Press Club Banjo Concert With Col Tom Booker

Col Tom Booker of Amelia county Va performs at the National Press Club roof garden this evening. The veteran banjo picker, who served under Gen Lee, recreates plantation melodies and Civil War era songs that evoke the old South. He shares tunes like Im Gwine Down ter Richmond Town and A Little More Cider for Miss Dinah, dating to tobacco wagon days.

National Press Club Roof Garden Tom Booker Amelia County Olit Richmond Town Dar Richmond Dinah Toma Marso Tom Gen Lee Manassas Appo Pyition

Varied Dangers Lend Excitement to Campaign in France and West Africa

A report outlines the Notre Dame de Loretta siege in France where German trenches, wire, and fortified shelters city strength, while French forces relied on doubled trenches, railways, and massive artillery to prevail after ten months of study and a thirteen day battle. In the Cameroons, Anglo-French scouts suffer a rout by an elephant charging through tall grass, breaking German lines before reaching the British advance guard.

France West Africa Notre Dame de Loretta Europe Chevaux de Cameroons Lnes

Wife sues for alienation of affection in Yonkers case

Mrs Elizabeth Snyder of Yonkers files a $25,000 suit against Miss Misa Buchanan alleging her daughter's relationship with Chester Snyder, Elizabeth's husband, caused the marriage strain. The complaint cites love letters and accuses Buchanan, 21, and resident of Yonkers, of courtship while her parents sold oilcloth factories.

Washington Post New York Elizabeth Snyder Chester Misa Bisla Buchanan Thomas Buchanan Miss Buchanan Yonkers Buchanan-on-the-Hudson Snder Snyder

72 Year Old Woman Divorced for Desertion in Hartford

Anna Mara Johnson Giles of New Britain, age 72, was divorced from William H. Giles of Dayton New Jersey on grounds of desertion. She had married Giles January 1, 1906 in Trenton after leaving her prior husband, citing his drinking and other bad habits as the reason for separation. She may resume the name Baxter, her widow name prior to the marriage.

Washington Post Hartford Mrs. Giles

IOWA SOCIETY PICNIC AT GREAT FALLS OUTING

More than one hundred Iowa Society members traveled to Great Falls for a daylong annual outing. Former Representative John A T Hull and Rev Lucius C Clark spoke on Iowa and the societys work. Morning games included indoor baseball between married men and bachelors. Afternoon readings and vocal music preceded a traditional Iowa picnic supper under the trees.

Iowa Society Great Falls John A T. Hull Lucius C. Clark Iowa

Somerset En Fete July 5 Joint Independence Day

Preparations for Somerset Maryland and Drummond subdivision July 6 celebration are complete with morning baseball afternoon athletic contests and evening fireworks. Committees led by W B Horne J A Fleming EB Bradford W D Neemaker J Pugh P Dudley and others organize executive finance baseball refreshments fireworks grounds and related events for men women boys and girls.

Somerset Drummond W. B. Horne B. Callahan Stamper Bessel J. A. Fleming Atheletic EB. Bradford Neemaker F. P. Dudley J Callahan

Count Boni Castellano Loses Annulment Bid In Vatican

New York June 26 The Vatican Rota Tribunal issued its final decision denying Count Beni de Castellano an annulment of his marriage to Anna Gould. The ruling followed rejection of an affidavit by Prince Del Drago claiming Gould invalidated the union by saying she would divorce if unfaithful. Anna Gould married Count Bent in New York on March 4, 1895, and they had three sons.

del Drago de Castellane Vatican Washington Post New York Beni de Castellano Anna Gould Rota Tribunal Prince del Drago Misa Gould Ducelle Dé Tallyrand-Parigord Prince de Sagat Count Bon Benedict XIV Count Bent

Kiss Worth $25,000 Settled for $360 by Oculist

Special to The Washington Post Chicago June 25 2 The $25 000 kiss case ends with a cash settlement of 360 dollars after Dr P D Paul an oculist admits paying to settle. Mrs Mollie Mabs had claimed 25000 for the kiss and loss of sight but was not blinded. Lawyers Howard and Longenecker helped finalize terms.

Washington Post Chicago P. D. Paul Mollie Maba Paul

MISS RUTH MILLIKEN TO WED TO R T HOUK JR

Engagement announced for Miss Ruth Milliken of Foster Milliken and Lawrence Long Island to Robert Thurston Houk Jr of Dayton Ohio. Houk is Hobart College 1913 graduate from a pioneer Dayton family. grandfather was congressman, grandmother an author. Wedding planned for summer.

R. T. Houk, Jr Dayton Perents Washington Peat New York Foster Milliken Lawrence Long Island Misa Ruth Milliken Robert Thurston Houck, Jr Robert T Houk Ohio Houk Hobart College George Washington Houk Congress Eliza Philips Thurston Houk

Engagment of Alice Belin to Pierre du Pont announced

Mr and Mrs Henry Belin Jr of Scranton announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Alice Belin to Pierre du Pont of Wilmington Delaware. Pierre du Pont, 43, president of the Du Pont powder company, is son of Lamont du Pont killed in a Gibbstown dynamite explosion. He owns a large estate near Hennett Square and recently led a $14 million syndicate purchase of a cousin’s stake in the company.

Begial Washington Post Philadelphia Henry &. Helin, Jr Scranton Alice Belin Pierre 8 du Pont Wilmington del Miga Belin Nhcat du Pont Lackawanna el du Pont de Nemoura Powder Company Lamont du Pont Gibbstown Mr du Pont Hennett Square Gen Coleman du Pont Pierre 3 du Pont Pierre du Pont

Rings Plan by National Jewelers Sparks Widow Marking

The National Jewelers Retail Association proposed a future widow ring a gold circlet with a black enamel center to signal matrimonial and financial status. Diamonds could indicate alimony or wealth, with green enamel for grass widows. Denver widows reportedly adopting the idea, though not confirmed.

Washington Post Cola National Jewelers’ Retail Association T L Comba Dun Bradstreet Denver

Miss Shaw Weds Tuesday at Lakeville Conn

Miss Juliet Moon Shaw daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Shaw will wed John Williams Macy next Tuesday at Sunnyside the summer home of her parents at Lakeville Conn The bride will be attended by Mrs William Graham of Norfolk Va as her chief attendant.

J. W. Macy Lakeville Conn Washington Post New York Juiiette Moon Shaw Lawrence Shaw John Williams Macy Sunnyside Lake Ville

Dewey Attends Seaside Carnival Naval Parade

Admiral Dewey capped a two day Atlantic City carnival by watching a grand naval parade from a pier with Mrs Dewey. The procession drew many officers including Admiral Chester, Rear Admiral Vreeland, Commander Burdick, Commander CBE. Remmel, Lieutenant McComb, Captain J E Palmer and Captain B T. Witherapoon.

Atlantic City Admiral Dewey Dewey Navy Admiral Chester Vreeland Comdr Burdick Cbe. Remmel Lieut. McComb J E Palmer B T. Witherapoon

New York Society Woman Wins $326,000 Verdict in 1913 Long Beach Death

Mrs Osgood Pell, society woman of New York, awarded $326,000 for her husband’s death in 1913 when his automobile was struck by a Long Island Rail Road train near Long Beach. Court adds 6 percent attorney fees and costs. Two related actions by Mrs Laimbére against the railroad are scheduled, seeking $250,000 for death and injuries.

New York Society Long Beach New York Osgood Pell Long Island William S. Laimbeer Pell Costa Bath Laimbéer Natalie Schenck Newport

Brookland Club Gears Up For Big Lawn Fete

Brookland Athletic Club reports final plans for the largest lawn fete in years at Ninth and Monroes Brookland, running Monday through Saturday. Features include evening band concerts, jitney service from Langdon, athletic events and other attractions with strong merchant support.

Weekly market prices for seafood and groceries in Kennebeck

A long list of market prices for sea foods dairy products poultry beef pork veal lamb and vegetables in Kennebeck Maine. Items include salmon halibut bass brook trout crab flakes crab meat Edible cheeses butter beef cuts hams bacon lard veal cuts lamb fruits and vegetables with per pound per quart per dozen or per box quotations.

Sea Foods Kennebeck

Americanization Day plans at Washington Monument

Plans by the joint committee on arrangements of the District of Columbia S A R and the Sons of the Revolution to observe Independence Day as an Americanization day at the Washington Monument base at 10 am. 800 newly naturalized citizens will be invited. The program includes the Declaration read by Hampson Gary and an address by Henry B. F. Macfarland with Marine Band music. The Boy Scouts will assist with seating and comfort.

District of Columbia Society of the Sons of the Revolution District of Columbia Washington Monument Daly 5 Patriotic Societies Washington Frederck C. Howe Ellis Island Bureau of Naturalization Department of Teacor John H Moore National Society Marine Band Hampson Gary Department of State Henry B. F Macfarland District Board of Commissioners Boy Scouts of America Commarner John H. Moore U. S, Navy District of Columbia Society SA. R Col George Richards US M C Sona of the Revolution William W Cox Frederick D Owen Edward W Donn Benjamin de M. Miller

Band Concert Today at White House by United States Marines Band

Concert today in the afternoon at the White House by the United States Marines Band conducted by William H. Santelmann. The program includes Overture to The Washington Post, Jubilee, Nocturne Dreams of Love, Waltzes Gold and Silver, Excerpts from Beatrice, Suppe Andante and Rondo Capriccioso, Mendelssohn Grand March, and Wagner The Star-Spangled Banner.

White Howe United States Manos Band William H. Santelmann Washington Post O ‘von Weber Raarenhaveter Wagner

Return of Gregory Wilinken from Newport to New York

Special from Newport Rhode Island reports Gregory Wilinken after a visit with the Russian Ambassador and Mme Bakhmeteff in New York. Mr and Mrs Arthur Heeren of Philadelphia have rented a season apartment at the New Cliffs and will be arriving soon. Mrs Willam K Vanderbilt Jr arrived from New York and went to the villa on Halden Hinl.

Gregory Wilinken New York Waellngton Newport Mme Bakhmeteff Arthur Heeren Philadelphia New Cliffs Mr Heeren Pedro Heeren Willam K. Vanderbilt, Jr Chastelux Halden Hinl

Gift watch for Bryan highlights long service and respect

A committee from the State Department presented former Secretary Bryan with a fine old watch as a token of esteem after more than two years of service. The gift, funded by a 25 cent subscription from all department staff, marks enduring ties between Bryan and the administration, with Mr Lansing and Mrs Lansing visiting to extend regards.

Bryan State Department Mesasenger New York Mr Bryan Young Bryan Oxford Nebraska Congress Mra Lansing Mr Lansing

Daniels to Speak at Ground-Breaking for Petworth Church

Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels will speak at the ground breaking for a new Methodist Episcopal church in Petworth at 5 pm Sunday. The event includes worship by the church choir, a soil-spading ceremony, and the dedication by Rev McDowell and Rev Williams. The octagonal church at New Hampshire Avenue will cost 25 000 to 90 000 dollars, replacing the Eighth and Shepherd streets structure. construction begins soon after a 10 000 dollar subscription.

Josephus Daniels New Methodist Episcopal Church Petworth G Ellis Williams Whitford L McDowell Washington District Daniels Dre McDowell Willams New Hampshire Avenue Grant Circle Upshur Street Eighth and Shepherd Streets Charles L Pate Baltimore

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