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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1914
Page
10
Society notes from Washington recount hosts and guests at a series of luncheons and musicales. Attendees include Miss Eleanor Wilson, Mme Bekhmereft, Italian and Russian diplomats, and numerous prominent families. The piece highlights teas, dinners, and the Navy Relief Society dance series at the Navy Yard.
Paris reports that women in France may gain local suffrage by year end. Ferdinand Buisson, head of the universal suffrage commission, sees a likely majority in the chamber for granting votes to women, at least in municipal affairs, with full national suffrage debated in spring elections. The plan adds the words of both sexes to the 1884 suffrage law, limiting deputies to male electors.
A quoted statement discusses readiness to vote for immediate universal suffrage for women while accepting municipal suffrage if passed now. The speaker asserts universal suffrage will arrive eventually and remains optimistic about broader voting rights.
London reports a shift in society evenings from music to parlor games and social talk. Bridge and auction bridge remain popular while blindfold guessing games gain traction. Music, vocal or instrumental, is now seen as a nuisance by many hosts and guests.
Victor Hugo's molar relic, once displayed in the Hugo Museum at Place des Vosges, disappears prompting officials to investigate. The tooth, donated by former director Victor Koch, was cast aside and reportedly burned by his successor Henri Planes, sparking concerns but no theft.
Glances through Lorgnette reports France negotiating to buy the Duchess de Tallyrand mansion in Paris for a museum. The price is the dispute, with 9 million francs offered and 12 million francs asked, despite France’s apparent wealth.
The legendary crown of Charles IV, lost after his marriage, has surfaced in Cracow as a gift to the National Museum. Curators guard its origins, noting a squire’s murder sealed the treasure’s secrecy for centuries until now.
In Paxton Virginia March 1 the comptroller of the currents and Mrs John Skelton Williams hosted a luncheon at their country home in honor of Senator and Mrs Wiwen of Oklahoma, guests of Gov and Mrs Stuart. Secretary of State Bryan planned to attend but returned to Washington. Lime quils and purple pansies decorated the table with guests including Senator and Mrs Owen and several Mrs and Mr figures.
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