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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1914

Page

9

Girls in Gay Costumes Attend Kinney Trial at City Hall

A Milwaukee widow, Ida M. McNabb, sues millionaire mine owner John Kinney for 500000 in a breach of promise case in Kinney's breach suit heard by Justice Anderson in Nation Park Seminary for Girls attendance. Attorney Harriet Freebey represents Kinney with class observers. Court proceedings focus on pleadings and demurrer, with Viviersen to announce next steps.

National Park Kinney Michigan Justice Amerion Ceria Larathal Nt- Parnes M Sabb Freebey Camplles Anstre Viviersen Huisenent Das

Vice President in pulpit for New York Avenue meeting

Vice President in pulpit as View President marshal will deliver an address at a mass meeting in the New York Avenue Presbyterian church tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. This marks a large gathering of the campaign in Freshvirrlad churches for the Seyi endowment fund for the aged and disabled Presbyterians. Rew William J. Dodson and other church leaders will attend.

Marshal New York Avenue

Resignation of Attorney General Adkins Cited

The article notes Nae Kins resigning from government service and Adkins stepping back as acting attorney general, with Adkins previously appointed in 1812 by President Tate. It covers his role in litigation under the pure food and drugs act and prosecutions for violations of the national bank law, plus involvement in the New Haven Railroad investigation and antitrust cases.

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Pauline Operetta at St Andrews bash ball

The Pauline operetta performance Tuesday evening in St Andrews featured Lenore Ted and a praised cast including Dr. Dutta Garcrell Taylan Nod Jafffar and Godwin E Williams. The sextet by Mrs Meroberts and the orchestra conducted by Mrs Mercherts received warm applause for their performances.

Pauline St Andrews Mex Medreberts George St. Andress Schaefer Mra C. Valentine Julia Albes Achette Ting Esther Hughes Lake A. Stearns N J Jlilvine Sugene Blackford S. G. Todneeter Mle’ Blackford Eet Meroherts

Suffragettes Disrupt Court as Stands Burned in Midlands

Arson squads destroyed grand stands at county cricket grounds in Birmingham and London. Across the Midlands, two militant suffragists Flora Drummond and Mrs. Sarre Fox faced a month’s imprisonment after disturbing the peace as a magistrate pronounced sentence. they jeered and were dragged from the courtroom.

Birmingham London al Mes Flora Drummond Sarre Fox Wl Ne Poliveren

Fought in First Mexico War veteran marks 94th birthday

John Cunningham, a veteran who served under General Scott in the Mexican War, celebrated his 94th birthday at the Soldiers' Home. Though in the hospital ward, he remains one of the home’s liveliest and most popular inmates, described as as lively as a young man despite his advanced age.

John Cunningham Scott Job Cunningham Mexico Cunnigham Veland

Mount Vernon Association Adds Relics and Survey

The Mount Vernon Ladies Association expanded its collection with a Washington survey in Washington’s own handwriting, donated by J. Pierpont Morgan via Miss Townsend. Gifts include a cup and saucer from a china set, an embroidered vest, a decorated tea bowl, and a chair once owned by Washington. Four new vice regents were elected: Harriet Huntress, Charles S. Furness, Benjamin Walcott, and Louis Hanks.

Mount Vernon Association Comegys Washington Mount Vernon Ladies Association Mount Vernon George Washington Washingtons J. Pierpont Morgan New York Miss Townsend Destines Rel Robert M.thompson Harriet V. Dylers New Orleans Cel. Terrett U.S. 2 Byington Col. Terrett Camegys Delaware Harriet Huntress New Hampshire Charles S. Furness Minnesota Benjamin Walcott Indiana Louis Hanks Wisconsin

Milwaukee's "girl-man" linked to bigamy by law

Milwaukee reports a case of Cora Anderson alias Ralph Kerwhnek who lived as a husband to two women. The new argument claims she was the common law husband of May Be a and thus liable for debts and bigamy under Wisconsin eugenic marriage law. Creditors sue for groceries, furniture, dental bills, and goods bought under assumed names. A Supreme Court ruling on common law marriages prompts these suits about assumed husband's liabilities.

Milwaukee Kerwinsie Wis Wisconsin Cora Anderson Ralph Kerwhnek Dorothy Kleinowski Kerwinelo Mamie Mamie White

Bailly Blanchard Named Post for Haiti and Other Appointments

President announces Arthur Bailly Blanchard of Louisiana as minister plenipotentiary to Haiti and assigns Charles Duffy and Charles Warren to key posts. Postmasters named J M Minnich at Gate City Virginia and Wade H Lipps at Wise Virginia.

Arthur Bailly-Blanchard Louisiana Tokyo Haiti Chares Duffy Paterson N. J Fifth District New Jersey Charles Warren Boston J.M. Minnich Gate City Wade H. Lipps Wise

Street car delays after plow blocks Dupont Circle tracks

Engineer Commissioner Chester A. Harding was among street car passengers held up at Dupont circle for half an hour last evening. An eastbound car lost a plow, blocking three tracks and drawing a large crowd to the usually quiet circle.

Chester A. Harding Dupont Circle

Army and Navy Changes of the Day

Leave of absence Edward Croft. Officers appointed to a San Francisco retiring board for examinations. Brig. Gen. John P. Wisser and others named. transfers within infantry and artillery. Medical corps and coast artillery officers reassigned or detailed for duty. Navy personnel listed for commissions, transfers, and station duties across several ports and ships.

Edward Croft Dare Army San Francisco Cal John P.wisser John L. Chamberlain Hamilton Wallace Fermaster Corps William P. Keneau Willard &, Truby Meivaleneps Recorder Herbert J. Brers Allen Swift Eighth Cavalry United States Adjutant General of the Army Owlers Charles W. Taylor Ike Woard Janes Prentice Coast Artillery Corps Seventy-first 151S Richard H. Jordax Huh Samuel ©. Cardwell Idéth Galveston Tes Clarence H. Con George P. Reed G. Sharpe Ineantry John P. Twinser U. T. Winsuett Qharter Bakers Rooka Washington Neter M. Eckert Medical Reserve Corps Fort Waal N. Y

Tragic suicide attempt tied to mother’s death anniversary

Julia Winterstein a 25 year old Cincinnati woman drank poison at midnight on the eighth anniversary of her mother's death. She told police she had nothing to live for and hoped to join her mother. She was taken to City Hospital and may recover.

Parent Cincinnati Eugene Muney Greenup Street Cington Julia Winterstein Grace Coyle JT Main Street

Siddons Greets Newly Appointed Police Captains

Commissioner Siddons greeted Captains C. B. E. Flather W. F. Falvey and Thomas Judge after oath of office by Chief Clerk Hesse. Siddons praised their long records and emphasized promotions came from overarching merit, not any single person.

Hesse Police Department C. BE. E. Flather W. F. Falvey Thomas Judge Siddons Metropolitan Police

New dignity to nations elevates legations to ambassadors

The president will sign bills boosting Argentina and Chile legations to ambassadors with a formal ceremony. Argentina’s Minister Nnon and Chile’s Minister Suarez attend with Secretary of State and U.S. officials. Brazil’s Senor da Gama already holds ambassador status. reciprocal action expected soon. Also, Washington Temple Congregation discusses The Tragedy of the Cross with J D Wright at 3 pm tomorrow.

Congress Argentina Chile Nnon Suarez Washington United States Senor da Gama Brazil Temple Congregation J.D. Wright New York Washington Temple Congregation New Masonic Temple

Becker and Rosenthal Murder Case Evidence Unfolds

Testimony reveals plotted murder with Becker's circle urged by Rose to kill Rosenthal to spare Becker and avoid framing. Witness accounts describe money sharing, gunmen involved, and threats to indict drivers who aided the crime. Court adjourned as prosecutors expect to finish state case Monday.

Honor Newmarket Dead Battle Anniversary Observed

In Lexington Virginia the fiftieth anniversary of the New Market battle was observed with 280 Virginia Military Institute cadets and hundreds of visitors. Col A B Colonna addressed the crowd in Newmarket after memorial exercises led by Judge Samuel W Williams. Cadet Sgt Major C C Clarkson led the way from Chicago with his father and joined by J E H Clarkson as they traveled by car to Newmarket on the historic Valley Turnpike. The group later returned to Lexington to board trains for departure the next day.

Washington Samuel W. Willams Wytheville Virginia J. E H. Clarkson Chicago Newmarket Harrisonburg Miz Clarkson C. C. Clarkson Institute Lexington Valley Turnpike

Women vote demand backed by large Rome meeting

In Rome on May 14 about 3000 women and a few men heard Dr Anna Howard Shaw defend woman suffrage against the view that voting would diminish attractiveness. English delegate Mrs Creighton urged moderation amid protests, and the meeting adopted a unanimous resolution calling for enfranchisement.

Rome Anna ‘Howard Shaw Maudeg

Senate and House News Notes Favor Steamship Inquiry

Senate and House notes summarize favor for a steamship inquiry by Senator Newlands directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate ties between transcontinental railroads and Atlantic Pacific steamship lines. The probe would gather information via mails amid broader debates on agricultural appropriations and naval park plans.

Newlands Interstate Commerce Committee Sheppard Interstate Commerce Commission Senate

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