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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1916

Page

11

Married Life Strains as Room Change Sparks Tension

Helen Curtis endures a frazzled evening as Warren balks at redecorating the house to accommodate a guest, Mary comforts her, and Davenport dinner plans collapse. Helen frets over timing, sunlit rooms, and a misread attempt to reach Warren before guests arrive amid domestic chaos.

Helen Warren Davenport Elen Red Lin Mary Elas Mrs. Davenport Winifred

Franklin W. Brooks Dies at 78 in Washington

Franklin W. Brooks retired attorney resident since Lincoln era died at Champlain apartments from age related causes. He was 78 and to be buried in Orange New Jersey beside family. Survived by wife Mildred Brooks son Franklin Brooke Jr of New York and brother E. J. Brooks of New York City.

Franklin W. Brooks Lincoln Champlain Apartments Mr. Brooks Baat Orange N. J Washington A& Young Carthage Ohio Mildred Srooka Franklin Brooke, Jr New York E. J. Brooks New York City

Peace Prayers Held At Mount St. Alban Cathedral

A several hundred strong congregation gathered at Mount St. Alban yesterday for special prayers for universal peace and the reunion of Christians abroad. The service featured a Peace Cross, two substitute prayers, a Civilian Sufferers collection, and a sermon by Rev. James Alan Montgomery. Rain paused the closing rites as the group moved to Bethlehem Chapel. Senator Chilton invited Senate pages to a Buffalo Bill event.

Mount St. Alban Europe America United States New York James Alan Montgomery Philadelphia Dean Bratenahl Canons de Vries Williams Bishop Harding Dross Bethlehem Chapel Senator Chilton West Virginia Senate

Memorial Day Observances include Arlington address by President Wilson

Memorial day programs span Arlington National Cemetery with President Wilson as principal speaker. Washington veterans groups and auxiliary units join at G. A. R. Hall, depart to Arlington by railcars, with Capt. John Middleton as marshal. Other ceremonies include Knights of Columbus service, Sons of Veterans events at Metropolitan Presbyterian Church, and various memorial services around the city.

Sons of Veterans Metropolitan Presbyterian Church Soldiers’ Home Arlington National Cemetery Wilson Department of the Potomac Spanish War Veterans Woman's Reliief Corps Sona of Veterans G. A. R. Hall Washington-Virginia Railway Arlington John Middleton Frederick 8. Hodgson S. G. Mawson Grand Army of the Republic Eix District National Guard Bishop Harding Alfred Harding Washington H. V. Gpeerman Henry N. Couden C. B H. Oldroyd W. H. Gotwald Stanton Weaver Vics Department Army and Navy Union Pennsylvania Avenue United States U. S Sylvia Confederacy Bonzano Knights of Columbus Immaculate Conception Church G School de Vaney Michael J. Riordan George J. Bryant Richard B. McCarthy Maryland Sons of Veterans,usa Paul Robinson Hickok Sons of Veteran Daughters of Veterans William Cushing Camp No. 30 Gen. A. 8. Grant Samuel Stratton Capitol Grant John Britton Clarke First Presbyterian Church Nota Young Men's Christian Association District of Columbia Firemen’s Association C. W. Gill Association George W. Norris Thomas Sterling Patrick T. Moran Chamber of Commerce Wilson Oliver Arthur Witcomb United States Marine Band W. A. Smith Paul Menzell

Buffalo Bill's Wild West arrives for two day show

Buffalo Bill's Wild West pachyderm of Cowboys Texas rangers and Indians rolled into town to perform at the show grounds on Fifteenth street and Florida avenue northeast. The parade led by Col. W F Cody will depart from the grounds and move through a route including Florida avenue K street Washington circle and Pennsylvania avenue before returning. The event features real preparedness troops from the Texas border and daring horsemen with feats from around the world. The two day program opens today at 2 PM with a matinee and continues tonight at 8 PM and tomorrow.

Buffalo Bill Texas Rangers Fifteenth Street Florida Avenue United States Iron Tail Col W. F. Cody Buffalo Bit Joe Miller Uncle Sam Texas Mississippi K Street Seventh Street Mount Vernon Square Ninth Street Twenty-second Street Washington Circle Pennsylvania Avenue First Street East Aide Peace Monument Flint Street B Street Tennessee Avenue

Janowski in the City to Meet Local Chess Players

French chess champion David Janowski, who placed second to Capablanca at the Rice international in New York, is in the city for a few days. He plans to play local players including Fox and Whitaker, after recently winning a majority of games against Jaffa, former New York State champion.

David Janowski New York Capablanca Fox Whitaker Janowski Jaffa

Rob James Gordon Bennett theft at Nice sparks probe

Gema valued at $8,000 belonging to Jamies Gordon Bennett was stolen at Nice. A band of twenty men has been arrested by police for the theft. Memorial day schedule issued for key stations and main offices with specific transit times and extra deliveries to hotels and newspaper correspondents.

Nice France Paris Jamies Gordon Bennett M. Brookland Chevy Chase Takoma Park Washington Brookland

Tribute to Francis Vaughn at Calvary Baptist class grave service

An informal early morning service at Rock Creek Cemetery honored Francis W Vaughn founder and leader of the Calvary Baptist Sunday School class bearing his name. John A Patterson led, with Harry A Wood, flowers placed by attendees, and remarks from Dr BE C Rice and others in the group.

Francis W Vaughn Rock Creek Dlg Calvary Baptist Sunday School John A. Patterson Harry A. Wood Wood W L Ford C E. Emig George B. Bryan Noble H Rogers M C Grasty H. C. McNell E. L. Tolson H H Saxton

Rose Show Opens Today in Brookland DC

The afth annual rose exhibition opens today and runs tomorrow under Brookland Citizens Association and Rose Society of Brookland. It will be held at the Masonic Temple at Twelfth and Monroe. Admission is open to the public. judges include Furman L. Mulford, George Hess, and T W Staalman.

Afth Brookland

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