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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1916

Page

4

Truce talks loom as strike fight reaches injunction phase

Petition filed to annul the restraining order against striking trainmen of the Washington and Old Dominion Railway, hearing set for next Monday. Reports say a truce may be arranged. detectives remain a new dispute point amid guard deployments in Rosslyn and Fairfax.

Great Falla Justice Mee- Low Washington and Old Dominion Railway Company S Mo Schertzer Cama Trama Bluemont Washington Rosslyn Crandal Mache Atfikers Judge Thornton Fairfax Commonwealth Alexandria County Jos Stuart Virginia Thornton Corp! Miler Fort Myer Marshal Scephen Rosalyn Quebens Ua Guar

Italy imposes embargo on macaroni exports

A Genova cablegram reports Italy has halted macaroni exports due to wartime pressure. The embargo is described as to be enforced indefinitely, signaling a critical shortage impact on food supplies abroad.

Drink Hot Water for Rosy Complexion Promises

A dated ad claims drinking hot water with limestone phosphate cleanses the body inside out. It asserts internal sanitation outshines external cleansing, promising clearer skin in one to two weeks for those with dull complexions, coated tongues, or bilious complaints.

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Society bride wears pink gown with Chantilly lace train

The wedding featuring Miss Lois Herrington and Miss Ruth Reavers as bridesmaids showcased gowns of pink gros de Londres and flowered taffeta trimmed in Chantilly lace. The bridal party wore feghorn hats with tulle and pink roses while carrying pink sweet peas. Best man was Mr Donald Gray of Philadelphia and several ushers attended. Local guests included Miss Elizabeth Graham and Mrs Sarah Martin among others. the couple planned a home on Mount Pleasant Street after a wedding trip.

Chantilly Lois Herrington Ruth Reavers Donald Gray Philadelphia Graham Magruder Jay McCathran Dean Elkins Charles Ruoff Magruder Lesher Wesher Mount Pleasant Street Elizabeth Graham Northumberland Sarah Martin Buffalo Isabelle Stooker Kingsson Pa T TL Keefer Kingston Berkeley Hastings Milton, Pa

Throng at Garden Party at Cathedral Close Society fete

A large turnout gathered at the Cathedral Close garden party held for the House of Mercy. Patrons included Mrs Julian James and many prominent neighbors. the Marine Band provided music and a Maypole dance by Miss Hawks’ pupils delighted attendees. The event featured charity booths, a luncheon, and remarks by clergy and guests amid a fashionable crowd including Mr and Mrs Charles Dana Gibson and several graduates and visitors.

House of Mercy Julian James Henry Brown Edward H Gheen Gheen Rose Gouverneur Hoes P Lee Phillips J William Henry Alice Shepard Katherine, Mimmack Mise Casey Albert L Malls Henry Cleveland Ferkins Walter Tuckerman Delos Blodgett Walter Hutchins Joseph Strauss

Luncheon and Tea Celebrations at Willard and Calumet Place

Diplomats and society women gathered for a Dolly Madison breakfast at Willard with cards and tickets required for hostesses and guests. Guests included Mrs Woodrow Wilson Mrs Marshall and Mrs Champ Clark as well as Mrs Ragsdale and Mrs Ansberry hosting bridge and tea for delegates and visitors with spring flowers adorning the rooms. A Willard luncheon honored Fairmont Seminary alumnae and the graduating class featured addresses by Mrs William Cumming Stor.

Dolly Madison Woodrow Wilson Thomas R Marshall Champ Clark Cabinet Rauscher Duc Calumet Place Ragsdale Joe Henry Eagle Rufun Day Samuel J Graham Cone Johnson Marvin Underwood James H Glennon Francis S Nash John Temple Graves Daniel W Wurtsbaugh Malcolm MacCombe Horace Macfarland Willard Ragsdale Timothy T Ansberry Burt Eddy Taylor Hampson Gary Victor Kauffmann Fairmont Seminary Willard William Cumming Stor

Reception at Mrs Kent's House Enlivens Garden Setting

Mrs William Kent hosted a refined reception yesterday afternoon at her F Street home. Guests, including Mrs Phoebe A Hearst and Mrs Elizabeth Gerperding, enjoyed the fine garden and mingled with a prominent guest list of social figures and visiting envoys from the Congressional Union.

Willam Kent F Street M BA Young Richard Wainwright Charles Boughton Wood John Jay White Lawrence Lewis Christian D Hemmick John P. Works Julius Kahn John A Logan Nina © Allender Alice Paul Ferree Brinton Kent Phoebe A Hearst Elizabeth Gerperding California Frances Haire Montana Mtas Alice Reynolds Utah Frances Axtell John B Allen Wallace Wllams O E Grosbell Washingee Dan Casement Kansas Frederick C Alsdorf Arizona Congressional Union West

Congressional Club Recital Tomorrow At Willard

The Congressional Club hosts a song recital at 4 with Mrs Raymond Johnson and Mrs Waller E Wilson as performers followed by tea at 6. Hosts include Mrs John McClure Wiley and Mrs Richard W Allstin, with many ladies assisting including Mrs James S Parker and Mrs Percy E Quin among others. A party from New York arrives including Mrs William Story and Miss Florence Finch staying at the Willard. several other guests from New York and Virginia also noted.

Congressional Club Raymond Johnson Waller E Wilson John McClure Wiley Richard W Allstin James S Parker Percy E Quin J Willard Ragsdale Henry T Rainey Charles B Ward Thomas J. Walsh John E Riker C W Ramseyer Josiah van Orsdel William Cumming Story New York Florence Finch Washington Willard Robert Seward Thomas BR. Foster Markham F S Chase Waterbury, NY J M Lewis American Federation of Arts Charles D. Walcott Smithsonian Institution Francis G Newlands Herbert Adams Howard Robinson Metropolitan Museum of Art Paul Bartlett George B. Kessler Grosvenor Atterbury Paul Grummann Henry Turner Bailey Margaret E Sawtelle JG Butler Mary Powell Samuela Crosby Horatio Parker Cass Gilbert Alfred Noyes William M. Chase Ralph Adams Cram Wiliam Laurel Harris J M. Fitzgerald Charles Christian Hemmick Rauscher

SCHOOLS WIN 3 MEDALS AT DISTRICT EXHIBIT MEETING

The district awarded medals for Panama-Pacific Exposition exhibits. A silver medal went to overall school exhibits, another for industrial displays by colored schools, and a bronze to atypical schools. The board adjourned after announcements and personnel changes.

Board of Education Franklin School Grand Army of the Republic Military Committee

Enlist Fairy Godparents Aid Infant Welfare Centers

The Washington Diet Kitchen Association seeks fairy godparents to fund infant welfare centers. A yearly gift of 650 supports a child in care for one year, with engraved receipts mailed to donors. Contributions go to Miss Mary Gwynn at 1240 N Street NW, urging broad, prompt support for babies in war-torn countries.

Washington Diet Kitchen Association Diet Kitchen Mary Gwynn N Street Northwest

Miss Mary Ligon Weds Ensign Richards in Annapolis

Miss Mary Tolley Ligon daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Ligon of Whitehall Maryland married Ensign Frederick Gore Richards USN of New York at St Anne s Protestant Episcopal Church in Annapolis. Ceremony officiated by Rev Edward Helfenstein aided by Rev Joseph McComas with bridesmaids Mildred Carter White Elizabeth Brown Evelyn Barton Randall Mary Addison Webb Margaret Burbank MacLallar Justine Van Densselaer Townsend and best man Englyn Howes Bodfish A & N. Ushers included Thomas Wathing Ligon Edward Breed Robert White Ferrell Robert Maury Thomas Snelling and Lieut. G W Hamilton.

Washington Annapolis Mary Tolley Ligon Charles W Ligon Whitehall Md Frederick Gore Richards USN New York St Anne’ Protestant Episcopal Church Edward T Helfenstein St John's, Church Ellicott City Joseph McComas St Anne's Mildred Hbs Carter White Elizabeth Josephine Brown Evelyn Barton Randall Baltimore Mary Addison Webb Margaret Burbank Macallar Worcester Mass Justine van Densselaer Townsend Englyn Howes Bodfish Thomas Wathing Ligon Edward Breed Robert White Ferrell Robert Maury Thomas Snelling G W Hamilton

Preparedness on Screen at National Press Club

The film Britain Prepared shown to National Press Club members and guests features Great Britain’s training of troops trench digging mobilization of women in industry and big guns in action to illustrate the duty of preparedness. Officials including War Department Secretary Baker and Navy Secretary Roosevelt attend with diplomats from France Russia Japan Britain and other nations. Rear Admiral Chester attended both showings and will preside at tonight’s screening with an address.

Britain National Press Club Baker War Department Ingrham Redfield Department of Commerce Sweet Roosevelt Navy Department Warren Congress Great Britain Theodore Tiller Diplomatic Corps Army and Navy National Guard Belasco Jusser Mme Bakhmeteff Chinda Lady Spring Rice Mme Fiano Naon Mme Ritter Mme Bryn Netherlands Karavongse Mme Tpanaretoft Mme Koo Mme Manos Salvador Mme Zaldivar C M Chester

Design for Key Monument Honors Francis Scott Key

Secretary Baker approves design awards for the Francis Stott Key monument on Fort McHenry reservation near Baltimore. First prize awarded to Heije haus of New Rochelle and & V Warren of Brooklyn for a large marble platform, bronze hero figure, and ornamental bench. Additional prizes and honorable mentions go to several artists. notable attendees include Phoebe A Hearst party and Mrs. Hugh Scott. Married life notes include the Drake Rogers wedding and Mr Just’s golden anniversary.

Baker Francis Stott Key Fort McHenry Baltimore Heijehaus New Rochelle and & V Warren Brooklyn

Bank witness details stock trades and ledger checks

Witnesses testified on bank stock purchases tracing entries from bank books to Lewis Johnson and Co and back. Objections by defense were overruled as clerical papers and ledger accounts were identified. After recess, Lammond and Smith detailed cross‑bank accounts while Woodruff testified and two witnesses could not be found, adjournment followed at 2 45 pm.

Flather Fbank Lewis Johnson &Co Archer Atock W Morris Lammond Lewis Johnson & Co Wlammonds Edwin Flather Mc Hagan Lammond Riggs National Bank Hogan Louis M Smith Wooodruff

Flag Day Exercises at White House June 14

Joint government department drills to be held on the White House grounds with President Wilson delivering an address. A patriotic pageant will accompany the Flag Day observance marking national unity and allegiance.

White House Wilson

Persian envoy named consul general in New York

Mirza Ali Kuli Khan, counselor at the Persian legation, has been appointed consul general of Persia in New York and will soon assume additional duties there. He is the first ranking Persian diplomat to hold the New York post, previous consuls general having been non-Persians in nominal capacity.

Mirza Ali Kuli Khan Persia New York New York Post

Weeks for Senator Weeks A Republican War Veteran for President

The article outlines Weeks as a distinguished naval veteran and businessman, arguing his fitness for high office. It details his war service, tariff views, and financial expertise, plus analysis of his expected electoral strength by states and votes in a party context. It also notes a separate visit by British officials to President Molson regarding a diplomatic incident.

Fense Senate Naval Academy Annapole Jena Massachusetts Weeks Hause Post Ofice Monetary Commission New England Nis Marsvland Veginia West Virgins Northao Na South Carolina Gengia Slabama Florida Mossessipmi Tennessee Kentucky Tohn Chancelor Trindad Molson McAdon South America Cecil Spring Pice

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