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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1915

Page

9

Hunters Hurdle High at National Capital Horse Show

Capt William Mitchell wins high jump sweepstakes with Sir Dixon clearing 6 feet 9 inches. Ri ben winners and top classes showcase riders, horses, and prizes as spectators crowd Fort Myer amid reports of rising show quality and notable sales, including Hyer tim.

Fort Myer William Mitchells St Dixon Aleady

Saint Saens meets Mme Elise Kutscherra in New York greeting

Special to The Washington Pest reports in New York on May 14 a scene as Camille Saint Saens welcomes Mme Elise Kutscherra the Wagnerian singer. The woman hugs him but a man intervenes shouting you are a German. The exchange ends with disapproval.

Washington New York Rochambeau Taestre Kusscherra Wutscherra Camille Saint Saens Mme Elise Kutscherra Saint Saens Dre

Society Boxes Fill The Horse Show With Notables

A society crowd in smart outing dress filled boxes at the horse show. Guests included former Senator J C Blackburn and Mrs Blackburn, Admiral Merrill, and many other prominent names from Philadelphia New York and Washington. Various attendees described in detail along with notable gowns and hats worn by Misses and Mrs. in attendance.

Nash J. C. Blackburn Joseph Thropp Admiral Merrill Sanders Philadelphia Miss Nash H Campbell Graef Nathan Wyeth J C O'Loughlin Ward Denys Denys A. F . Hopkins Nevill Munroe Hopking Alfred Hopkins Col Robert M Deanna Albert L Mills Adjabra Schroeder Robert B. Roosevelt Lewis Hammersley New York J. Breckinridge Bayne William Phelps Eno Hemmick Bulgaria Mortis Evana Meta Evans Hugh Legare Kent Legare Edward A. Mitchell Preston Gibson Newton Gulick Jerome Bonaparte Richardson Clover Miss Clover Beatrice Clover William Corcoran Ruth Wilson Latz Anderson Archibald Davis Horace Weatcott Wiliam F. Draper Margaret Draper Misses Whitney Isabel May Prince Hohenlohe Viscountess da Sibour Juliette Danin Daniel W. Baker Clayton Mary Custis Lee Svivaing Stokes Harry Kite Robert Fleming Harry Wardman Chester Barnett

Boy Falls Thirty Feet On New Rock Creek Bridge

George Felman a 12 year old colored boy from 1227 Twenty second Street NW fell thirty feet while gathering wood with two companions on the new bridge over Q street in Rock Creek Park. He was carried by ambulance to Emergency Hospital and then to Children’s Hospital with a sprained ankle and severe facial and body cuts. His condition is not serious.

Q Street Rock Creek Park George Felman Twenty-second Street Children’s Hospital

Art Convention Ends With Plea For American Sympathy For Britain

Charles R. Ashbee told the three day American Federation of Arts banquet that England’s war impact harms art and industry. He urged U S sympathy and moral support, noting workers already serve at the front and in factories while housing plans remain unbuilt. The gathering discussed industrial art’s value and education, with leadership changes and calls for Carnegie Foundation investigations.

Charles R. Ashbee Great Britain England American Federation of Arts America Mr. Ashbee Paul W. Bartlett Chamber of Horrors Capitol Tralph Adams Cram Arthur H. Hamerschlag P. P. Claxton United States Federation Charles L Hutchinson H W. Kent Florence N Levy Marvin F Scaife Elihu Nroot Andrew Wright Crawford Martin A Ryerson Robert W. de Forest Carnegie Foundation

Alumni Play Night At Central High Findings

Alumni Association staging at Central High School alumni event featured short plays and sketches in the school auditorium. Performances included Romeo and Juliet by Mary Jones and Ruth Frank, the Mouse Trap by a student cast, How the Vote Was Won with staff and students, Twenty Minutes With John by three alumni, and Grasshopper with 1888 1889 class members. Many notable guests appeared including Franklin K Lane and Col. W Hart, among others attending from New York Chicago and Baltimore.

Asan Central High School Mary Jones Ruth Frank Elizabeth Trundle J. Jackson Eleanor North Gretchen Freda King Garet Hildreth Jalta Heep Martha Clarke Isabel Weber Ruth Rizer Emily White Margaret Hamilton Helena Elder Daniel Wikeraon Moritz Gluecke Louise Lyon Carmen Blakistine John Esther Galbraith Dorothy McCleary N B Baughman Miasl A Beaumont Frances Beck Charles F Hinns John S Blan John & Blair Edwin M_Blake Meade Bolton Eizabeth F Boyce Frances W Boyce James C_Bradford R. BE. Brooks Bush-Brown H. K. Bush-Brown H G Brouse Mise Alles V. V. Brown Harold Walter Gilliss William H. Goodyear Hammitt James P Haney William Laurel Harris Vandelaine Henkel Col. Hopkins Nora Houston George Leland Hunter Thomas B. Hutchinger Michel Jacobs Rudolph Kauffmann Keane Kemper William Bruce King Alicea E Kingsbury Valentine Kirby Joseph Lauber L. M Lefsenting L. M. Lefeenring Lewton A. Lyon Misa Stella McCalla Jessie C McDonald George X McLanahan Isaac T Mann James Rush Marshall Mechlin Washington Laura B Meentchen Lesiie W. Miller F 3B Moran Helen Nicholay Spofford William M Taylor Grace L. Temple Charles T Thompson Charles T. Thompson Tillinghast Giennan Tinnin George Oakley Totten C. Y. Turner T. Wayland Vaughan T Wayland Vaughan Otto Veerhoff Veerhoff Miss Very HE A Vinton Clarke Waggaman W H. Walt Zoe Wells

High Jump Highlights at National Capital Horse Show

Crowds packed the grandstands as Sir Dixon owned by Capt. William Mitchell cleared the 6 foot 9 inch hurdle. Competitors included Wasp ridden by J Doran and Masterpiece ridden by R Coffin. Mrs Allen Potts won with Pretty Maid after repeated efforts, earning ovation. Hazen stables swept prizes with Virginia Boy and other notable placements. Judge Willam H Moore won the single harness horses championship with Bountiful.

Esterday Sawarrs George M. Cvater Laridatla Serond Varense Harane Lenore Standa Farm Baltimore Woodland Nymph Helen Burhanan Washington Estelle Melvin C. Hazen Masterpiece Pabst Stables Wisconsin Metropolitan Police Force Cup Billy Sergei WW. McCormick Brightwood Boy Joan Boland Fane Bird Sergt de Witt W. Smith Rbben Ivory Queen Sergt Witham Bountiful William H Moore New York Lady Ditham Edward B. McLean Washington GH. Chipchase Field Marshall A. W. Atkinson Merchantsville Edward B. McLean Ravello Homewood Stubies Middleburg Judge Moore Sir Dixon William Mitchell Wasp McLean J. Doran Mitchell Stanley Mrs Allen Potts Pretty Maid Willam H Moore Lady Dilham Kittler Misa Marlbro Mogai

Married in New York Trouble to Find a Pastor

A Washington woman and a consular student from New York sought a pastor in St. Louis for a New York wedding. Rev Dr Houghton refused due to lack of relatives, but a New York dispatch later says the ceremony occurred at the Church of the Transfiguration. The bride, 22, and groom, son of an Wall Street banker, returned to Washington claiming the marriage happened.

Dr. Houghton Church of the Transfiguration Gotham Washington Richard Cameron Beer Madge Elzabeth Thompson Willam Thompson Lindell Boulevard St. Louis New York City Protestant Episcopal Church of the Mr. Beer W. C. Beer Wall Street

Child Hit by Car In Northeast Street crash injures Davis girl

Seven year old Mary Davis of 710 E street northeast was seriously hurt near Seventh and E street northeast about 7 pm when struck by a car driven by James W Knott of 331 EH street northeast. Doctors at Sibley Hospital report head and body injuries with possible internal damage and could not determine condition for days. Witness accounts say Knott drove slowly as the child ran in front of the car.

Mary Davis E Street Seventh James W Knott EH Street Ruedy and Chadwick Sibley Hospital

Funeral of Gen Forwood at Arlington with Honors

Brig Gen William Henry Forwood retired surgeon general of the army died Wednesday. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery yesterday afternoon with full military honors. Services were at 1425 H Street NW. Cavalry from Fort Myer escorted the funeral party. Maj Gen William C Gorgas and Brig Gen George M Sternberg served as pallbearers.

Arlington Cemetery William Henry Forwood Army Arlington National Cemetery Hudd Street Fort Myer William C Gorgas George M. Sternberg U. S.A

Innocence actress divorced by New York court

Harold M Porter of Buffalo obtained a divorce from Charlotte M Davies after a long separation. Porter testified she threw food at him when displeased and stayed downtown all night on occasions while Miss Davies, then 18, pursued acting in New York. The case highlighted Davies career from Cleveland to New York stages and film.

Harold M Porter Charlotte M. Davies Washington Post Buffalo, Nyy Charlotte M Davies Buffalo H .T. Taylor Supreme Court Miss Davies Wammersteins New York Davies Cleveland Lake Resort Porter

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