New Jersey Judge of Metuchen Weds 17 Year Old Bride
Edward M Clark of Metuchen New Jersey, a retired lawyer, arranged a marriage with Miss Elina Jennison of the Bronx after advertising for a housekeeper. The 64 year old groom and 17 year old bride married July 8 at the Metuchen Sp double Church and have since lived happily.
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Edward M Clark
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Munition Exports to Go On Despite Villa Expedition
A Washington dispatch says the punitive expedition against Gen Pancho Villa will not halt munitions exports abroad. Army officers doubt if the action will evolve into formal intervention in Mexico or affect the munitions situation, though the outcome remains uncertain.
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Eugenics Wild Fad Defended as Wild Board by St Louis Theologian
Chicago March 10 Eugenics was denounced as a wild fad embodying stock-farm ideas in a sermon by Rev William F Robison of St Louis University at a fundraiser for Central American mission work His address on Master of Slave touched on heredity environment and the will asserting that belief in no such thing as free will is ridiculous He warned the modern cult of evolution has misled religious thinkers and that true religion remains the remedy for degeneracy and vice
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William F. Robicon
St. Louis University
Central America
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British Women Called Upon to Shun Luxurious Stockings Hats and Veils
The National War Savings Committee appeals against extravagance in women s dress urging new clothes only when necessary. It urges durable suitable attire and avoiding luxury items such as hats boots shoes stockings gloves and veils to save money and keep labor in clothing trades free.
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Clerks Union Appeals Borland Rider at Mass Meeting
A mass meeting of government clerks condemned the Borland rider as unnecessary and harmful to clerks interests. The Federal Civil Service Employes Union No 15007 AEFL presented the resolution to Speaker Clark and Chairman Fitzgerald. The group, now forming under American Federation of Labor affiliation, plans further meetings and a constitution. In a related note, Capt Sime testified to the House naval committee that the U S fleet, including new superdreadnought Nevada, was not an efficient striking force due to design and training flaws, with ongoing calls for improved target practice and secrecy in targets.
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Mileage routes offered for weekly Sunday tours
Virginia mileage details provided for outgoing and returning trips. Autoists urged to save all routes and subscribe to the Post to receive updates. Early Sunday morning pee bar at home promised so mileage is ready before daily tours.
Kreisler's Final Capital Concert At National Theater
Fritz Kreisler drew a packed Washington audience for a farewell recital at the National Theater. Five encores and a repeat of a program piece highlighted a showcase that centered on Vieuxtemps Concerto No. 2 in F sharp minor and Schubert's Moment Musical. Autographed Kreisler photos were sold to aid destitute Vienna musicians.
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German war casualties reach 2,667,372, official tally
London reports Germany's total war dead and wounded since the outbreak, with 2,667,372 casualties cited as official data. February totals cited at 35,198 and Verdun battle as a major factor. Also noted Richmond candidate Judge Martin Williams announcing for lieutenant governor of Virginia.
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French Lose Gains in Corbeaux Wood
The report covers fighting around Corbeaux wood near Vaux with German claims of French losses disputed by French officials. It notes French positions in Corbeaux wood and defense of Vaux, while German bulletins speak of Ablain wood and advances on the Marne front.
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Baker Signals Limited Mexican Expedition Plans and End to Strike
Secretary Baker outlined a limited Mexican expedition policy with mobile troops to locate and disperse bands, while promising withdrawal once the de facto government takes control. Meanwhile Washington brewery workers reach a settlement after a nearly yearlong strike, with engineers and firemen back to work and 1660 reinstated by Monday.
Funston Preparing as Border Expedition Awaits Orders
San Antonio March 11 Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston remained at southern department headquarters directing the work of a score of men and receiving telegraphic orders to border points in connection with the punitive expedition into Mexico. He said he was awaiting orders from Washington before going West.
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Brightwood Association Hears Thurston and Votes on City Matters
E Brightwood Citizens Association met at Brightwood Public School with E L Thurston District of Columbia Superintendent addressing attendees chaired by Louis Shoemaker. A report on Brightwood School was forwarded to the board of education and committee members listed. Members adopted resolutions praising district mediation between traction companies and striking car men, urging armory construction, supporting a Potomac bridge bill, and advocating street improvements and a Poindexter delegate measure. New members Roy Whitcomb Lonie Randall Oliver Bowles Edgar Bennett George Ostermayer joined.
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Edgar A. Bennett
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Uruguay anti German riot shocks Montevideo celebration
New York March 10 police reserves and fire department were required in Montevideo to break up an anti German demonstration at a German residents celebration of Emperor Wilhelm’s birthday. The gathering grew threatening. police and firemen dispersed the crowd and escorted several demonstrators to their homes.
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Uruguay
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Vestris
South America
Senate Clerk R B Nixon Dies After Stroke
R B Nixon long serving financial clerk of the Senate died suddenly at his residence after a stroke. He worked 48 years in the role, disbursing more than 100 million dollars in government funds. A Mason, he will have Kadosh services at midnight at the cathedral. Funeral plans not yet set. He attended Washington public schools and Georgetown College. He began in government service in the land office and Post Office Department.
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Mrs J Thomas Heflin Dies in Lafayette Alabama
Mrs J Thomas Heflin wife of Alabama representative Heflin died at her Lafayette Alabama home after an illness from grippe forced her to move from Washington. She married Heflin December 18 1896 in Lafayette and is survived by her husband and their son J Thomas Heflin Jr.
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Alabama
Lafayette
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Double Bank Robbery at Germania Worsted Mills
Two bandits in Kensington hall shot and killed paymaster Herman Kastening and critically wounded assistant Walter Haupt during a noon payroll theft at Germania Worsted Mills. The掳?илryd men fled with more than $2,300 in satchels, heading toward the streets as Kastening died at Episcopal Hospital and Haupt was hospitalized.
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