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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1913

Page

6

Women Plan Persistent Suf frage Push on Wilson at White House

Suffragists vow continued visits to the White House after President Wilson refused to mention woman suffrage in his message. Miss Elsie Hill and a four-woman delegation from colleges and schools explained their aim, while a larger nine-state voter delegation will press the issue next Monday.

Wilson White House Congress Executive Mansion Luci’.Burns Misa Burns Elsie Hill Representative Hill Connecticut College Equal Suffrage Association Angelina Prouty Representative Prouty Iowa Wirza Lord Western Reserve University Anna Abel Goucher College Baltimore Miss HU New Jersey Annie H. Pitzer Colorado Charles Morton Washington Fred Dubois Idaho John E. Baker California Frank W. Mondell Wyoming

Underwood Not Convinced on Woman Suffrage

Representative Oscar W. Underwood denied reports that he favors woman suffrage or has been won over by suffragists. The National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage released a statement asserting his opposition, while Underwood said he would support suffrage only when a majority of Alabama women desire the vote.

Oscar W. Underwood House Washington National Association Elsie ‘Hil Hil Connecticut

School Work On Display In Franklin Building

A national collection of pupil drawings gathered by U S education commissioner P P Claxton will open this morning at the Franklin building. The exhibit features pieces from beginners to advanced students and is praised by local educators as the finest of its kind. Dr William M Davidson, superintendent of the local schools, welcomes the opportunity and the show remains open to the public until April 4 before beginning its nationwide tour.

P. P. Claxton United States Franklin William M. Davidson

Evangelist Sturgeon to Lecture Tomorrow

Evangelist Menta Sturgeon of New York will discuss Liberty Rest Home tomorrow afternoon at an hour before the Washington Temple Congregation in the New Masonic Temple. He delayed earlier Washington engagement due to illness but has since recovered. Local bulletins note daily specials and services, with ads for Yale Laundry, Harvey’s eatery, Penn Rye whiskey, and sea food providers along with steamer Chas. Macalester to Mt. Vernon departures.

Evangelist Sturgeon Liberty-Rest Menta Sturgeon New York Washington Temple New Masonic Temple Washington Washington Temple Congregation Dew Masonic Temple New York Avenue Thirteenth Street Sturgeon Liberty

Wandering son inherits residue of Arabella Dorsett estate

In probate court Arabella Dorsett left five dollars to her son William R. Dorsett who had not heard from her in twelve years. The remainder of her property including 639 Tenth Street NE goes to other sons. Miss Mary A. Downey’s estate benefits sisters Winifred and Cecelia Downey with life tenancy on the home and a series of legacies among nephews. Winifred Downey is named executor.

Arabella Dorsett Wanderer William R. Dorsett Tenth Street Mary A. Downey Government Printing Office Iil TD Street Winifred Cecelia Downey James Creamer William Creamer Miss Downey Ninth Street Cecelia I Street Willam Clarence KE. Paul Victor Pyles

Liked Cats Too Well Key Issue in Cornish Will Trial

Disinherited daughter Mrs Mabel Cornish Bond challenges her mother Ann A Cornish probate will valued about 60000. The will leaves estate to grandniece Dorothy Miller held by Washington Loan and Trust for education until age 30. Bond claims improper execution and undue influence. Witness Rev Dr Hugh Johnston and 29 witnesses expected. defense by Sullivan Worthington. plaintiffs by Douglas Baker Ruffin Obear.

Ann A. Cornish Mabel Cornish Bond Hazen Bond Washington Gould Cornish Washington Loan,and Trust Company Dorothy E. G. Miller B Street Northwest Bond Dr. Johnston Baltimore A. S. Worthington Douglas, Baker, Ruffin & Obear

Women Alumnae Attend GWU Alumni Banquet for First Time

George Washington University women graduates plan to attend the alumni banquet at Rauscher's with J Holdsworth Gordon as toastmaster. Rear Admiral Charles Ockton Jed Dennett Dr W M Davidson Gen Maxwell Van Sant Woodhull H B F Macfarland and Col Archibald Hopkins will speak. Percy Foster will lead college songs.

George Washington University Alumni Association Rauscher's J. Holdsworth Gordon Charles Ockton Jed Dennett The Land Office W. M. Davidson Maxwell van Sant Woodhull H. B. F. Macfarland Col Archibald Hopkins Percy 8. Foster

Decoy fails to convict and a new trial sought for Kemp

Mrs. Nettie M. Bunker was found not guilty of sending prohibited matter through the mails after a decoy letter from North Carolina was used. Attorney H. E. Quinn defended Bunker as U S Attorneys Wilson Hawken and Huidekoper prosecuted. After the acquittal, Lasky moved for arrest of judgment and a new trial for Dr. Thomas J. Kemp, recently convicted in the same court of sending nonmailable matter. his hearing is slated before Justice Stafford next Friday. Dr. Kemp is out on 2500 dollar bail. The funeral of Brig. Gen. Alexander James Perry U S A retired, who died Wednesday, will be held at 3 p m from his home at 2008 I street, with Arlington Interment. The Rev. Dr. McKim will officiate. pallbearers include Gen. C G Tompkins, Gen. H L C Hodges, Col. Alexander Rodgers, Col. Wright Reeves, Perry Belmont, William B. Tropp, and Maj. P. C. Stevens. Gen. Derry earned Civil War distinction. he is survived by his wife and four children.

Nettie M. Bunker North Carolina H. E. Quinn Bunker United States Wilson, Hawken Huidekoper Bunter Lasky Thomas J. Kemp Alexander James Perry I Street Arlington McKim CG. H. Tompkins HL C. Hodges Alexander Rodgers Wright Reeves Perry Belmont William B. Tropp P. C. Stevens Derry IT. Osburn New Yo J. S. Morgan John Ot. Perry Ros A. W. Perry

Amateurs Stage Florodora in Bright Belasco Show

Baltimore Paint and Powder Club presented Florodora at Belasco yesterday with Christ Child Society as beneficiary. Notable cast included Charles A. McCann as Lady Holyrood and Howard Will as Dolores, with Richard H. Bond as Abercrombie and Clapham M. Murray Jr. as Tweddlepunch, supported by a strong chorus and dances.

Belasco Paint and Powder Club Baltimore Christ Child Society Charles A. McCann Mr. McCann Lady Holyrood Edna Wallace Hopper Howard Will Dolores Washington Abercoed Florodora Richard H. Bond Clapham M. Murray, Jr Arunah A. Brady Joseph W. Swi Kert Donegal Gilfain J. Hylan Kuhns Neil Hughes Hopper Emory Raleigh Thomas Frank Hyde William H. Staub J. Archer Seliman Harry Belt

Max Pauer Recital Stirs Washington at Columbia Theatre

Pauer, new in America, gave a first Washington piano recital after February soloist work with the Boston Symphony. Once Cologne and Stuttgart director, he brings pedagogue authority. The program featured Bach W F minor concerto echoes, Debussy Reflets, Brahms Intermezzo and Scherzo, Beethoven Moonlight, Chopin Ballade and Berceuse, and Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No 12. Enthusiastic recalls followed but no encore.

Max Pauer Boston Symphony Orchestra Washington Columbia Theater America Pauer Cologne Conservatory Stuttgart Debussy

Mouse Starts Fire In Attic Closet At Florida Ave Home

A mouse allegedly sparked a small house fire at 611 Florida Avenue, Holtman residence, using matches and sulphur. Firefighters confined the blaze to the upper story after Mrs. Holtman alerted authorities and Mr. Holtman activated a second alarm. The family of five remained on the ground floor during suppression.

Wiliam J. Holtman Florida Avenue Holtmans Holtman

Cyclist Hurt In Collision On B Street Northeast

Harry Dodek 3% years old, of 529 Seventh Street NW, was in a crash with M A Keane of 1109 K Street NW on B Street NE near Ninth. Dodek bruised, machine damaged. Keane aided him to his car and drove to Dodek’s home for treatment. Police ordered court appearance. one driver to be charged with driving on the wrong side.

Harry Dodek Seventh Street M. A. Keane K Street B Street Ninth Street Dodek Keane

Local man found unconscious on Northwest street

William H. Hood, an employee of the government printing office, was found lying unconscious on a sidewalk near Columbia Road and Georgia Avenue Northwest. He recovered consciousness minutes later, said he fainted, and walked home with a friend.

Wiliam H. Hood Government Printing Office Columbia Road Georgia Avenue Sentatance

Ruling on Utilities Board Pays Raises Questioned

District clerks were reassigned to the new public utilities commission with higher pay, aiming for economy. The move is challenged as possibly violating the 1912 general deficiency appropriation act limiting salaries. Comptroller Tracewell’s ruling awaited to determine legality.

Public Utilities Commission Arieen Treasury Tracewell Julian L. Schiey The Utilities Commission

Sunday Church Services in Several City Churches

The note lists Sunday services at Church of the Epiphany and St. John's on Sixteenth and H, Trinity Church, and the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, with multiple sermon times, confirmations, and Sunday schools. also mentions Adventists, Spiritualist services, Christian Science, Evangelical Christian Science, Washington Temple Congregation, Secular League program, and Young Women's Christian Association vesper service with speakers and performers.

ST. John's Church Sixteenth H Strastatie Roland Cotton Smith D. D Edward Slater Dunlap George Pressieres Presbyterian Church OF the Covenant Connecticut Avenue Eighteenth Charles Wood Bernard Braskamp Harry Baremore Angus Peck Chapel Peter Sidney Lloyd Wightson Harvey Murray Christian Endeavor Evangelical Christian Science Rauscher’s EL Sheet Oliver G. Babin WLCA Young Women’s Christian Association

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