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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1911

Page

12

ELSA PORTNER ELOPES WITH LINER MARRIAGE SHOCKS SOCIETY

Debutante Elsa V Partner eloped to Baltimore with Lorimer Winham, aged 24, after taking advantage of her mother's absence. They married at Cathedral of Baltimore by Rev P Gavan Graham. The couple returned to Washington, with both families uninformed until late. Partner, 20, said no future plans beyond nursing her mother in New York. Mr Graham, VP of Andrew B. Graham & Co., could not be reached.

Elsa V. Partner Robert Partner New Hampshire Avenue Baltimore Lorimer P. Gavan Graham Washington Post Monumental New York Mr. Graham Sixteenth Street Andrew B. Graham & Co

Giant German in Pawn Shop Robbery Necklace Theft

A tall German man called Frank Beck tried to sell a $150 gold watch at a Pennsylvania avenue pawn broker yesterday afternoon. Detectives arrested him after a quick check revealed a large stash of jewelry hidden on his clothing. Police traced the goods to a burglary at Joseph A. Baldwin's Relay Mod home, identifying most items as stolen property valued around $550. recovered pieces include several bracelets rings pins and a ladies watch among others.

Pennsylvania Avenue Frank Beck Germany Philadelphia Clark Evans Amd O'Dea Joseph A. Haldwin Relay Mod Teck R.A. S&s J. A. BR

Movements of Ocean Steamers Ahead of Week

Movements of ocean liners include YEU New York Potsdam from Rotterdam Hellig Qlay from Copenhagen Dover Finland from New York Hatltex Corinthian from Liverpool Mauretania from New York BAILED New York Rynilam for Rotterdam Cherbourg Amerika for New York.

Eet Yeu New York Potsdam Rotterdam Hellig Qlay Copenhagen Dover Finland Hatltex Corinthian Liverpool Mauretania Rynilam Cherbourg Amerika

Mothers Weigh Work of Spring Wardrobe and House Duties

A passage discusses the heavy burdens on women as they balance housework family care and spring clothing. It notes money eases tasks but economy requires renunciation, stressing how shopping, planning, and sewing for summer outfits taxes patience, strength, and energy, even as it hints at the season’s beauty.

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Springtime balance for the home and self care

A 1910s style exhortation urges women to mix duties with personal joy. It argues happiness boosts household efficiency, recommending weekly outdoor breaks to refresh body and spirit, and to nourish the refined side of a woman's nature alongside chores.

Debutante Who Eloped To Baltimore

Debutante eloped to Baltimore. Rev H M Canter of the Methodist Church South chaired a committee including Courtney Acton, Harry Hammond, and B Well. Frederick Schnap funeral held from 214 North Royal Street with St Paul’s Episcopal rector Rev PRP Philips officiating. Elks and Red Men attended. pallbearers listed. interment at St Paul’s Cemetery. Boy Percy Reed, 9, injured mysteriously at King Street area. unconscious at home later improving per Dr Warfield. possible wagon accident with no witnesses.

H. M. Canter Methodist Episcopal Church South Courtney Acton Harry Hammond B. Well Wrederick Schnap North Royal Street Prp. P. Philips St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church Alexandria Lodge of Elks Osceola Tyibe Elks Lodge William L. Rammel Frank C. Spinks The Hilks Francis Downham Charles W. Bell Red Men Frank ©. Creighton Henry D'Albert St. Paul's Cemetery Percy Reed Samuel Reed King Street Alexandria North Patrick Street King Warfield

First Annual Feast Held by Alexandria Retail Merchants

The Retail Merchants Association of Alexandria celebrated its first birthday with a banquet at the Elks home on Prince Street. Mayor F. J. Paff spoke of sectional harmony and welcomed visitors. J. T. Preston praised the association and 98 merchants were enrolled. Virginia Representative Calin received a warm reception, while remarks from Joseph Strasburger and chamber leaders highlighted business efforts for harbor improvements and local progress.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Retail Merchants’ Association of Alexandria New Elks’ Home Prince Street Robert E. Knight F. J. Paff Dixie Association J. T. Preston Calin Wight District Virginia Knight Taft Carlin United States Texas Mexico Alexands County District of Columbia Cartin Washington Retail Merchants’Association Joseph Strasburger W. T. Dabney Richmond Chamber of Commerce A. de Brockett Alexandria Chamber of Commerce D. B. Ryland Lynchlore State Association of Retail Merchants Henry J. West Washington

Champ Clark Seen as Democratic Leader and Future Speaker

Edwin O. Wood, a Michigan Democratic national committeeman, lauds Champ Clark as the recognized leader of the Democratic party who will rise further as a statesman and leader of men. He notes Clark’s rising national visibility before April 4, when he becomes Speaker, and says business and labor alike trust his integrity and capable leadership.

Edwin O. Wood Michigan Champ Clark House of Representatives Democratic Party Mr. Wood Clark United States Missouri

PROTO COPTRIGAT HU BY EST Wren Arrival

A fragmentary item notes an event involvingPROTO COPTRIGAT and a person named Wren, with references to an organization or location in Am ORK. Details are sparse but indicate an arrival or association under unclear context. Further readable text would clarify entities and actions.

Democrats Plan Tariff Revisions and Direct Senate Vote

Democrats aim to attach a woolen schedule revision to the Canadian reciprocity bill and push for direct election of U S senators. They plan reapportionment and campaign finance publicity measures while the Senate is kept busy with tariff by schedule. The party opposes a permanent tariff commission and seeks rapid passage before adjournment.

Tariff Board Congress House United States Sea- Vite New Ways and Means Rucker Missouri Ul Kiry Claytom Alabama Sohition Senate Ornettee T Low Horan Idaho House of Representatives Tariff Commission Tariff’ Commission Democrats

Retired Congress Members Turn to Tours and Lectures

The piece notes several former lawmakers planning post‑congress careers. Albert Douglas tours South America and Panama. Ralph Cole eyes Japan and the Orient for lectures after leaving Congress. Washington observers see lecture income rivaling former salaries and hint at ongoing political leverage through media and patronage talks.

Congress Albert Douglas Ohio Panama Canal South America Albert United States Ralph Cole Findlay National Treasury

Booker T Washington in Court as Ulrich Case Plea Reduced

In New York on March 21 a crowd gathered as Booker T Washington attends a police court hearing. By agreement, Albert Ulrich’s felonious assault charge was reduced to simple assault. Ulrich waives examination and is held to the court of special sessions on a minor charge with bail cut from 1500 to 500. Washington remarked the case will not be unduly pressed.

Ulrich New York Booker T. Washington Albert Ulrich Court of Special Sessions William J. Gibson Manhattan Washington Dr. Washington Pinchback Louisiana West Side McAdoo Cornell McAneny Flynn James H. Fitts City National Bank of

Welsh seeks child custody injunction over New York abduction

William Henry Welsh, of Washington, wins habeas corpus in New York to produce his five yearold daughter Elizabeth Anne Welsh. He alleges his ex wife Mrs E B Cameron took the child to New York March 7 while under divorce custody terms, and the court orders her to surrender the child for incourt disposition.

William Henry Welsh Eighteenth Street Welsh Duncan Cameron New York Seville Hotel Ashley M. Gould Washington

Two Seek Slayers Child Custody Ruling Expected

Justice Anderson heard Mrs. Charles Strignidz petition for a writ of habeas corpus to gain custody of Catherine B Baston, two, whose custody currently rests with Antoinette Schumacher, mother of ex policeman Charles G Bax ton. The grandmother claims nearest kin status and nursing experience justify custody. decision anticipated this morning.

Justice Anderson District Supreme Court Charles Strignidz Catherine B’ Baston Charles G. Baxton Wright Lfe Strignidz Antoinette C. Schumacher Wilton J. Lambet Frederick A. Fenning B. W. Parker

Ira Schoen laid to rest in Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery

The body of Ira Schoen of Schoen & Co died in this city early Sunday morning. Interment was in Baltimore’s Hebrew Cemetery after brief services led by Rev. Abrammon. Pallbearers were David Lowenaten, Albert Slesinger, Nelson Mandlebam, Milton Kerngood, Eli Hecht, and Frank Nachman. He died at 1510 HM street from complications of diseases with Dr. Edwin Behrend and two Baltimore specialists present.

La 19 Schoen Schoen & Co Baltimore Abrammon William Rosenau David Lowenaten Albert Slesinger Nelson Mandlebam Milton Kerngood Eli Hecht Frank Nachman HM Street Edwin Behrend

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