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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1914
Page
12
Woodward and Lothrop markets New York Washington and Paris styles with new spring lines. It touts well made clothes, fine fabrics, and varied fittings for athletic to conservative figures, offering hosiery and fabrics from basic to high grades at $1.00 and $1.50 per pair.
The latest blocks in men s spring hats feature taller crowns and a rounded shape for a smart, stylish look. Several models presented include derbies with bows at three quarter angle or rear incline, with some leaning toward more fancy styling.
A Washington social column reports Mr and Mrs Bryan hosted a lively box at J McCormack’s recital at the National Theater. Notables in attendance included Persian exposition commissioner and Mme Ali Kuli Khan, Mrs Rufus Day, Miss Lolita McCullup, and many others from diplomatic and New York society.
The D A R executive committee unanimously adopts a resolution urging Congress to consider Washington DC interests in a liberal spirit and to support making the capital a model city. A letter from Mrs. Boyle confirms action. Reports on tax and preservation steps are mailed to 100 members and 20 AF of Fine Arts societies.
Amherst Professor Dr idwin A Grosvenor told the Geographic Society that Russia’s birth rate far exceeds rivals, predicting eventual dominance in the eastern hemisphere. He cited a yearly 6,000,000 births and a growing empire population, highlighting emigration trends and historical shifts among Slavic groups.
In a long standing charity fundraiser, contestants create six hats during three meetings for children. Prizes spur emulation, with Miss Portia Willis visiting to trim a suffrage yellow and white hat. Distribution to top children’s class standings will occur March 28 at 2 o'clock at Mia Burnett's home.
Paris fashion houses promise radical new looks for the coming season with emphasis on simplicity, light fabrics, and sculpted lines. Evening gowns will be sleeveless or decollete with short dancing skirts, trains discarded, and bustles fading as modern Galatea silhouettes take hold.
Minneapolis March 2 William H Taft spoke at the University of Minnesota law school urging no change to the Sherman antitrust statute especially sections one and two He warned amendments could delay interpretation and harm business and public benefit He also emphasized unions and farmers should not be exempt from the act calling exemption a form of class legislation.
Judge Robert P Carleton died at his Fernandina Florida home Wednesday afternoon his passing announced yesterday He was an active National Guard member during his college days about twenty years ago He married Miss Mary C Barnes of Washington who survives him Funeral services will be held in Fernandina Florida
Marie Stopper, 19, of Chicago, after three days with a musical comedy troupe in New Jersey and attempts to land work in New York, says she is glad to be in custody to avoid temptations of city life. A warrant from her mother alleges she stole $500 from her father. she was arrested and held at West Thirtieth Street station awaiting Chicago police arrival.
A terse memoir fragment depicts a woman seeking ads and places, facing flirtation and insults while seeking work. She rejects New York life, then ends up in a police station cell last night, suggesting a volatile sequence of events and social pressure.
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