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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1913
Page
8
Large White House crowd cheered as children rolled eggs on the executive mansion lawn awaiting the presidential party on the portico. President reluctant to leave lingered under coaxing from aides while his wife and daughters watched from the steps. Monkeys at the zoo park nearby dodged eggs thrown by small boys.
The custom of egg rolling dates back about 1200 years in England where monks saw the egg as a symbol of new life. It was carried to America in colonial times with the first Washington egg rolls on Georgetown lawns. President Grant later invited Washington mothers and children to the White House for Easter Monday events.
At the White House Easter Monday egg roll crowd, President Woodrow Wilson appeared in a gray sack suit on the south portico. He stood in sun, smiling at children for about five minutes as mothers held tots aloft to catch his eye, including Mildred Brashears who shouted greetings.
Death notices list multiple individuals with names and dates for March 1913, noting burial or funeral arrangements. Entries include A B Broadfoot, Coffin, Dreka, George King, Charles Laman, William Norris, Rothwell, Scrivener, Wenig, and others with locations such as Providence Hospital and 18 Mintwood Place, detailing funeral times and residences. Some entries mention private interment or Mass at St Marys Church and specific addresses in Washington DC locale.
A compact list of funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and contact numbers in Washington area. Firms include Thos S Sergeon successor to Rs Cain Fifth and Seventh Street, Thos M Hindle at Fifth and Howremation arranged, Sardo & Co era directors, W R Pumphrey & Son, Frank Geier Sons, W R Speare, Frank A Speare, George P Zurhorst, J WM Lee, and R F Harvey Sons with chapel facilities and modest prices.
President Wilson and family enjoy Easter Monday scenes on the White House portico with youngsters from cabinet families and guests. Marine Band music boosts mood as children chase eggs, roll shells, and toss damaged eggs, while some roam Rock Creek Park and Noel House events.
Thousands of onlookers including 600 Toronto teachers gathered to watch children roll eggs on the presidential lawn. Ambassador Bryce welcomed the Canadian visitors who sang God Save the King. The afternoon featured tours of public buildings and a 2:30 reception with President Wilson.
In Berne on March 24 a Swiss avalanche swept three visitors skiing near Pontresina in Engadine. They were carried over a precipice and buried in deep snow in a ravine.
The second annual Woman's Army and Navy Relief League ball drew about 600 guests. Mrs Wilson and Misses Wilson led the receiving line while Mrs Daniels assisted. gowns ranged from pale blue satin to white brocade as seas of officers and dignitaries danced in the sail loft ends. Supper followed at midnight and a full program in the navy yard’s flagship ball scene.
Plymouth Mass March 24 The grand jury convened in special session heard evidence in the charge of murdering Rear Admiral Joseph G Eaton. District Attorney Barker will seek indictment as witnesses including Dr James Krame medical examiner Gilman Osgood and Professor William Whitney testify tomorrow. Mrs Jennie May Eaton and her daughters are central to the inquiry.
Grand jury heard neighbors and friends recount disputes between Admiral Eaton and Mrs Keyes. Witnesses including Mrs Fred erick Corbett and Nordstrom described jealousy and threats, with several noting unbearable conditions at the Eaton home. Attorneys Morse and Geogan prepared to vigorously defend Mrs Eaton as proceedings continued.
A list of intended marriages with names ages and locations across Virginia Maryland and New York local clergy listed including Rev. G W Fossen Rev. J M Little Rev. W W McKenney Rev. J S Montgomery Rev. Allan F Poore Rev. J F Stackin and Rev. M Becker among others. Couples include Herbert Hopper 27 Margaret Fe Towell and others in Paeonian Springs Fredericksburg Schenectady Baltimore Washington and Claysville with ages from 15 to 34.
Commissioner Rudolph and Police Superintendent Sylvester urged support for the play Damaged Goods to be shown to an invited audience at the National Theater on Sunday April 6. They stressed the lesson on immorality and its harm, as Mothers Congress members plan a Thursday morning meeting at 11 o’clock in the Washington Loan and Trust building to map a district wide anti vice plan following a recent hearing.
Dr Elnora Folkmar a leader of the Society of Special Hygiene told a Washington audience that drastic steps are needed to curb vice in the city. She proposed requiring rooming house owners to display their name and address publicly and backed a sex hygiene course in normal schools. She also urged sexual hygiene instruction in YMCAs YWCAs boy scout camps and campfire girl groups as advocated by Archibald Hopkins.
Within hours after the Honeymoon Special from Richmond five brides left the hymeneal altar in Washington with licenses to wed. Census shows an anticipated flood of applications as the license clerk opens. Mrs. Gill, Marian heroine of the Mare Orphan Asylum, led the party and predicts a record rush. First couples included Thomas E. Bell and Bessie V. Brawner of Dumfries. Frank W. Hopking and Mary E. Stevens of Richmond. Victor L. Myers and Georgia L. Russell of Penola. Bernard W. Jenkins and Eleanor Baker of Fredericksburg. Miss Cunningham denies marrying in the city though rumors swirl of love-struck suitors trailing her.
Crisfield Md March 24 The Atlantic fleet commenced target practice in lower Chesapeake Bay off Tangier Light. Heavy firing continues for weeks with concussions causing structural damage in Crisfield stores and homes. Fishermen report fish kills within miles and fear of venturing offshore.
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