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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1917
Page
6
The President and Mrs. Wilson attended morning services at Central Presbyterian Church and later toured the country and Potomac Park. Washington welcomes new Congress members renting homes such as Senator Frelinghuysen and Senator Gerry at prominent addresses.
Many social figures in the capital, including Mrs Archibald Barklie and Mrs Perry Belmont, bought boxes and tickets for events. Mrs Delos A Blodgett, travelling with her daughters, heads to Florida then returns for the continental congress opening April 16. Delicate society notes also mention Dr G D Kirkpatrick in Asheville, a public questions talk by Miss Janet Richards, and a Gunston Hall bazaar Easter cake crafted by National School Domestic Art and Science seniors.
Miss Frances Watts daughter of Mr and Mrs Ethelbert Watts wed Theodosius Fowler Stevens of New York and Castle Point Hoboken in Philadelphia on Saturday The match links the Watts and Stevens families long connected with diplomacy and industry The bride has European travel and Belgian court experience while her father serves as American consul general at Brussels Also noted is Rose Evalyn Watts marriage to Mr Washington B Williams in Rockville Maryland with Rev Schooley officiating
The Red, White and Blue Ball will be held at Rauscher's on April 11 to benefit the Working Boys' Home. The event will be under the patronage of a prominent list of women including Mme Noon Mrs William Gibbs McAdoo Mrs Franklin K Lane Mrs William Saulsbury Mrs James W Wadsworth Jr Mrs Hugh L Scott Mrs George Barnett Mrs Akesl Wichfeld Mrs George T Marye Mrs Stephen B Bling Mrs Marshall Field Mrs Lars Andersen and Mrs John B Hen.
A national emergency food garden commission reports a goal of one million new gardeners this spring to reduce living costs. Mayors and newspapers across New England to Winona Minnesota join efforts, with Charles Lathrop Pack leading the commission. Also listed are Luther Burbank James Wilson and other notable figures.
Col Robert Thompson president of the Navy League donor leads scholarships for the National Service School opening April 16. Twenty one resident and three day scholarships fund April 16 to May 5 for Washington women including many Scouting and WWC members.
President Wilson expresses appreciation for Maj. Raymond W. Pullman the superintendent of police and the force for their careful forethought and admirable arrangements on inauguration day. The letter published in the Police Bulletin conveys sincere admiration for their work.
Representative Janet Rankin of Montana will carry the Rankin amendment as the first bill in the extra session when Congress convenes April 2. Anne Martin, Nevada vice chair of the Woman's Party, relayed the news from Cameron House headquarters. Rankin led Montana to ratify suffrage as former president of the Montana Equal Suffrage Association.
Detroit March 25 Several eminent card sharps from international circles have arrived in the city and have occupied hotel detectives for days. An executive from a major Detroit auto firm recalls the gang as highly skilled, previously active aboard ocean liners and known to Scotland Yard and Pinkerton. One member reportedly linked Grahame-White the aviator, who paid with a $1000 bad check during that era.
The State Department announced Dr. Orestes Ferrara, leader of a Cuban revolutionary junta based in New York, was informed his U S activities were obnoxious to the government and he agreed to stop further agitation. The junta had claimed U S intervention during the recent Cuban uprising.
John Seay aged 47 of 705 Fifth Street Northwest died at his residence early yesterday from convulsions. Dr Frank Chamberlain of Casualty Hospital staff attended with an ambulance and pronounced him dead.
Col Charles Chaille Long veteran explorer and author dies at his Virginia Beach home at 76. Born in 1842 in Princess Anne Maryland he served in the Civil War with the First Maryland volunteers later led Egyptian forces and held posts as consul general at Alexandria and Seoul. He wrote books on Central Africa exploration.
Ernest Brunner of Bradley Heights was hospitalized at Georgetown University Hospital after a motorcycle collision with a car on Conduit road west of Cabin John bridge. He suffered shock probable internal injuries and a facial scalp wound. The car’s driver, a woman, was unidentified by police. Brunner was taken to hospital by Otto Susman.
Walter Thomas a colored stable worker in John Brooks's rear wooden stable at 120 D Street SW was burned to death while sleeping in the early hours. He perished with three horses as the blaze started from a tipped tin can used for a fire. The body was later taken to the District morgue and property loss is placed at about $500.
A United States mail truck driven by W P McConnell struck 2 year old Elizabeth Alt of 437 Tenth Street southwest as she tried to cross Tenth Street between D and E Streets southwest. The child suffered only slight injuries. McConnell swerved to avoid the child and collided with a car driven by W H Henderson, causing heavy damage to that vehicle.
Harold Davis 44 head of Davie Construction Co. was found dead in his bathroom at 3501 Lowell St NW late yesterday from illuminating gas asphyxiation. Family and friends see no reason for suicide. coroner issues a certificate of unwil...
Charlies J Fenner, a Washington fire Insurance agent, was arrested by Chicago police on a grand larceny charge. He vanished February 28 with a Washington woman described as his companion. The theft involved a trunk from Mrs Calvert valued at $50. Fenner, 33, married with two children, may face Mann Act involvement. The wife and children are in New York.
A persuasive 19th or early 20th century ad-like note argues that internal bathing via warm water cures most ailments by cleansing the lower intestine. It cites testimonials from Washington readers and claims vast store demand and a free booklet explaining bath methods and benefits.
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