Puccini and Verdi Highlight Opera Season Performances
The review praises Puccini abstractions and Gerel aine Farrar for her dramatic role, with Caruso delivering a powerful, humanizing performance. It notes Straccar's rich baritone, Louisa Homer’s Suzuki, and Du Friche as Bonze, praising Arturo Vigna's conducting. Remaining season operas Faust and Aida are scheduled, with a Saturday matinee and evening performances featuring Gounod and Verdi casts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerelaine Farrar
Trouble
Master Manzaroli
Caruso
Faust
gAlda
Gounod
Mme. Eames
Dippel
Plancon
Scotti
Rappoeld
Homer
Straccarh
Grand Opera Night Fashion Sparkled in Washington
Social season spectacle at the grand opera in Washington featured Mrs Longworth and numerous society figures in elaborate gowns. Boxes housed Katherine Elking and guests while Mrs Meyer, the Wadsworths, and Baroness von Sternburg drew attention with silks, laces, and velvet ensembles.
Fashionable gowns and accessories at social gathering
Guests display an array of attire and adornments including gowns in cream black and white, lace overlays, parasol accents, hair ornaments with pink roses and aliver leaves, dog collars of diamonds, and silk ensembles in rose and yellow tones. Notable wearers include Mrs Fairfield Mrs Howry Mrs Hutching Mrs Reyburn and Mrs Rae among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipman
Baroness von Sternburg
Harriet, Norris
Baroness Sternburg
Chandler Hale
Miss Robeson
Mrs. Newberry
Arthur Lee
Mme. Godoy
Bromwell
Baroness Rosen
Tiichard Mulligan
C.T. Crosby
Misa Jennings
Evelyn Chew
Horace Westcott
John Rodgers
Henry Wells
Richard Butler
Carter
Senator Carter
Qualtrough
Alexander Legare
Lee Phillips
B. H. Warder
Fairfield
Howry
Bllison Hutching
John Reyburn
Misa la Breton
la Breton
Charles Rae
Roelker
Moran
Barney
Montgomery Blair
Nathaniel Simpkina
Army Aid to Chinese Famine Sufferers by Commissary Dept
Chicago reports Union Pacific and Chicago and Northwestern will ship famine relief flour from Minneapolis to San Francisco for transport to China aboard the Buford. Train capacity about fifty cars, each 40,000 pounds. Commissary General Sharpe to procure flour and foods, with Christian Herald editor Klopsch aiding funds and logistics. Also notes free transport arrangements and government coordination with Chinese Minister Sir Chentung Liang Cheng.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Pacific
Chicago and Northwestern
China
Minneaspolia
San Francisco
United States
Buford
Esr
Commissary Department
United States Army
Louis Klopsch
CIA
Christian Ferald
Sharpe
Kinchow
Chentung Liang Cheng
Klopsgh
The
Christian Herald
State Department
BH. Harriman
Marvin Hughett
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Minneapolis
Klopsech
North China News &6
Robbery Charge Against George W Cobb Arrested in D C Hotel Lobby
George W Cobb claiming relation to former Indiana Congressman Thomas R Cobb was arrested by central office detectives after Howard H Bell an insurance agent reported his loss of $33 at a Pennsylvania avenue hotel. Bell says Cobb drank with him at Benning race track, waited while Bell slept, then robbed him after receiving magnesia. Cobb faces larceny arraignment in Police Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cobb
Thomas R. Cobb
Congress
Second
Indiana
Cornwell, Baur
Berman
Central Office
Pennsylvania Avenue
Howard H. Bell
Missouri Avenue Northwest
Cobb
Bell
Benning
Companion & Dollar
Blames School Officials In Child Attendance Case
Samuel Thrift was charged with violating compulsory education laws for failing to send his child Noel to school. Witnesses included municipal official Janney and attendance officer Edna K. Buahee. The case was postponed after talks with Admiral Baird and others. Thrift argues the action forced a distant ungraded school creating hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Thrift
Morains
Noel
Mackey
Thrift
Icipal Janney
Georgetown Assion
Edna K. Buahee
Admiral Baird
Its
Massey
Pugh
Tanitor Stabbed in Face at Reformers Hall
The janitor Tanitor Butler, 49, of 925 Den Street Southwest, was stabbed on a crowded stairway during a event at Reformers Hall Twelfth and U Streets Northwest. Theodore Lewis allegedly used a penknife, breaking it in Butler’s face. Butler was taken to Freedmen's Hospital and is expected to recover. Police arrested Lewis for assault. Lewis's brother Davy and William Harris were charged with aiding the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abn Butler
den Street
Ae Reformers
Twelfth
U Wets
Theodore Lewis
Butler
Eighth Precinct
Freedmen's Hospital
J. F. Waldron
T. Sweeney
Lewis
Davy Lewis
Wiliam Harris
Broker Denies Charge in Powell v Saunders Suit
In a Maryland Virginia farm dispute, Henry Clay Campbell sought a property near Washington and learned of Frank W Powell's Jessups farm. Saunders says he contractually advanced 1000 down. Powell advised against it yet delivered possession. The buyers claim misrepresentation and seek return. Saunders filed an interpleader bill and deposited funds in court. case pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Powell
William H. Saunders
Orebant
Henry Clay Campbell
Maryland
Virginia
Washington
Saunders Ange
Jessups
Campbell
Powell
Mr. Saunders
Saunders
Berry & Minor
District Supreme Court
TAMES C LEONARD DEAD AT 60 IN PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL
Jess Leonard of 45 Harrison Street died after a short illness at Providence Hospital. He led the Retail Liquor Dealers Action of DC, owned the Uniontown Building and Association, and served as treasurer of the Zostla Citizens' Association. A veteran, Mason, and former US current fuel inspector, he left a wife and six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Leonard
Harrison Street
Ctta
Providence Hospita
District of Columbia
Oser
Uniontown Building and Association
Zostla Citizens' Association
Leonard
United States
District Columbia
Harrison
Cleveland
Woman Hurt In Runaway Horse Drawn Vehicle Incident
A horse pulling a phaeton attached to J. G. Leon and his mother Ida Leon ran away near Sixth Street and Maryland Avenue Northeast. Mrs. Leon suffered cuts and bruises and shock and was taken to Casualty Hospital. The phaeton overturned, the horse fled, and was brought down by bystanders after crashing into a wooden fence. Mrs. Leon was reported in satisfactory condition later and planned to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapharton
J. G. Leon
Fourteenth Street
Ida Leon
Sixth Street
Maryland Avenue
Leon
Phateton
Noted singer Schumann-Heink injured on stage
The renowned contralto Schumann-Heink stepped on a nail at the Metropolitan Opera House during Gotterdammerung, piercing her foot. Weiss near Mr. Con's box assisted, the wound not deemed dangerous though concerns of infection were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
York
Metropolitan Opera House
Gotterdammerung
Mme. Er
Schumann-Heink
Geramtralte
Weiss
Blaze Causes Slight Damage at Mrs. White Home
Fire started when hot coals in a box near a cook stove ignited loose papers in the home of Mrs. Fannie White, 38, on 11 1-2 I street northeast. Damage set at 15 dollars before firefighters and attention from Casualty Hospital. Mrs. White was treated by Dr. Sullivan and moved to a neighbor’s house. her clothing narrowly escaped ignition while she was away at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie White
Reverend Hunt Appeals in Bassett Divorce Case
Reverend E Lawrence Hunt seeks to clear his name in the Bassett divorce scandal as attorney Henry E B Davis vows to press an appeal of the ruling. Davis says Hunt will fight the decree, stay in the ministry, and present evidence of alleged perjury while awaiting the presbytery’s decision on his future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lawrence Hunt
Bassett
Anay
Henry EB. Davis
Mr. Davis
Omaha
Hunt
Brooklyn
Bagsett
Washington
New York
Weather update from U S Dept of Agriculture forecast
Disturbance over Colorado moves northeast causing snow in Central and Southern Rocky Mountains and rain into the Lower Missouri and Upper Mississippi valleys. Warmer conditions in the Atlantic and Gulf States, cooler in the Ohio and Lower Mississippi valleys. Winds shift along coasts, with brisk to high northeast winds on Lake Michigan and various regions. Local readings include temperatures around 60s in the evening and 80s in the afternoon, with sunshine around 56 percent of possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Dept of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Colorado
Kan~ane
Rocky Mountain
Missouri
Mississippi
Upper Lake Region
Obly
Tower Lake
New England
Atlantic States
Pennsylvania-Maryland Line
Atlantic
Gulf States
Ohio
Minisouri
Missienippi
Ohio Valleya
Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Lower Region
Middle Atlantic States
New Hagland
Northwest
Middle Mississippi
Lower
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Bilshigan
Grand Bucks
Rain WIll Pass Today Weather Forecast
The forecast predicts rain today ending a stretch of pleasant days. Temperatures will vary little with no heavy wraps needed, followed by warm weather for about a week and a slight cool spell afterward. Yesterday was ideal. summer fashion appeared in full force on the main streets.
Funeral Held for Bernard R. Baldwin in Meadville
Mrs. Georgia Hay Baldwin a War Department clerk attended her son Bernard R. Baldwin's funeral in Meadville on March 10. He died in Lexington, March 4, after returning from a world trip. Services were held March 2 at his grandmother Mrs. R. J. Hay's home on South Water Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Hay Baldwin
War Department
Meadville
Bernard R. Baldwin
Lexington
Baldwin
John T. Ray
R. J. Hay
South Water Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gowhs
Washington Society
Weil
Katherine Elking
Beeckman Lorillard
James Kernechan
Jack Brory
Misa Flkins
Geraldine Farrar AS
Mme, Butterfly
Enrico Caruso
Ashington
Washington Fest
Wrenner
Prapaid
Mall
Washington, D. G
Wester
Paris
Bolienne
Hite Goods Department
Birece
Reeke
Lansburgh & Bro
Seventh Street
Peter Grogan
Seventh St
Tanitor
Heodore Lewis
True Reformers’ Hall
W. H. Saunders
F.W. Powell
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Ilness
Phaeton
Frank H. Jones
Charlotte
N. C
B. D. Heath
Charlotte National Bank
Jones
Fent
Aells
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
F St. N. W
Wilson &Mayers
Wilson & Mayers
Bassett Divorce
Church Haven
Mr. Hunt
Presbyterian Church
Jesus Christ
America
Raln- Maz
Agheville
Atlante
Blemarck
Bopton
Doe Buffalo
Clueag DL
Denver
Colo
Des Moines
Iowa
Galveston
Cox
Helena
Mont
Indianapolis
Ind
Jacksonville
Fin
Kansas Ty
Little Reek
Ark
Marquette
Mich
Memphis
New Orleana
Newark
Kort Platte
Qmaha
Nene
Pitteburg
Oriental Coffe
Browning &Baines Inc
Pa. Ave
American Security and Tust Company
Fifteenth and
Pennsylvania Ave
Stumph & Lyford
Mass. Ave
N. W
Culmbacher
Applenaia
Washington Brewery Co
Bth
Fats
Uneeda Biscuit
De'Laney
de’ Laney
A. Eberly
Columbia Records
Columbia Phonograph
F Street
Castelberg’s
Weahington
Opticians
Penna. Ave
Forth
Balmont Dairy Co., Incorporated
14Th St
A.W
Christian Xander
Jointily
Henry Evans
St. N. W
Berlitz School
Gand Priser
Geesen Frees
Lee Teethorough
Prud Howe
Indy
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