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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1913

Page

8

Beresford Cup Offcers Ride to Victory at Madison Square Garden

British riders captured the international pony show championship at the New York horse show in Madison Square Garden with Belgians second and Canadians third. Maj McTaggart and Col Kenna led the winning pairs. Lieut Shepherd claimed the Beresford cup riding Marshal Ney, while other classes recognized Horace Jr., 4-year-old stallions, and saddle horses. Society guests and Vanderbilt hosted luncheon boxes, with prominent attendees drawn to the event as the show nears its end.

New York Feld Artillery United States Army Beresford Horace, Jr Willisden Farm Thomas W. Murphy J. Malcolm Forbes John Gurkin Margaret Tate W. H B. Hanley Ron Tall Edward B. McLean Highbat Ambrose Clark B. G. Supple McLean Nala Williame H. Moore Alfred G. Vanderbil Marcel Madoche Robin Hood Wallenstein Aquinas Auburn Farm Young Alfred G. Vanderbilt Preston Gibson Richard MecGranh Lancaster Mitchell Henry Wanda John Gerkin W. H. Heney J.H. Collins Broadview Farm R. Donnelly M.F. McTaggart Surprise Ireland P. A. Kenna Harmony Ngland Victor Nyaseus Belgium le Comte Albert d'Oufremont Sunrise J. W Sifton Canada Clifford Sifton Elmhurst W. T. Rodden Sarah Moore Billy Wiliam H. Shepherd Marshal Ney W.C. Potter L. P F. M. Warburg H. L. Salmon Miss Viau Howard Brown

Obituary notices and funeral details from 1913 1915 era

Notices list multiple death headlines with dates and locations including Nashville Virginia Leesburg and Washington. Entries mention deceased names such as Anthony J. Lanza Laura Thomas William Page Carter George W Crump Lydia M Edmonds Susanann Yarnold and dates November 1913 1915 1918 with funeral times and burial plans.

Lanza—Thomas Nashville Tenn A. B. Parker Et Ma Anthony J. Lan United States Public Health Service New York Washington, D. C Laura Thomas James A. Thomas Burke Park Lane J. Burke Fling H. A. Burke Leesburg Carter Hig N Street William Page Carter Mellwood Clarke County Baltimore Richmond Crump George W Jennis Crump Mary Thomas Curtin Nancy Kensington Carr Washington Tungral St. Mary's Church Rockville Eadmonds K Street Lydia M James B. Edmonds Neshan Nettle George Lyons Yarnold Susanna Bray Edwin Yarnold Fourteenth Street Northwear

Connecticut Women Fight to Save Mrs Wakefield from Gallows

Accused in the murder of her husband, Mrs Wakefield, a Connecticut wife and mother of three, is condemned as an accomplice. Supporters, including wives and daughters of prominent men and suffragists, rally against the death penalty and argue she did not directly participate in the killing, warning she could be the first woman executed in the state since 1788.

Qeeyo Cora Pete Waxe Eld Henry Pleuy Gioasi Connecticut Helr Ranchibe

Society Fete Attendees in Elegant Evening Attire

Notable guests in lavish dress filled boxes as Mrs. Edwin Gould and Mrs. Leishman led the fashion with velvet, satin, and fur garments. Mrs. Vanderbilts and Mrs. Ziegler appeared in elaborate hats and furs while awards dominated horse classifications in the hoedown style feature.

Edwin Gould Judah H. Sears John G. “A. Leishman, Jr C. Vanderbilt Littleton Fox Alexander Stewart Walker William Heye Misa Lottle Hill Willama Walter Watson Alfred G. Vander- Bilt William Ziegler, Jr

Licensed to Marry Confusing Bridegroom List

A garbled notice lists numerous marriage licenses with names ages and officiants. The fragments include Walter Burton and Dermice Winkelman, Edwin George and Nellie McGarthy, and other couples with varied ages and Rev. ministers, showing inconsistent punctuation and inconsistent locality hints.

Walter L. Burton Dermice Winkelman J.J. T. Kelly Edwin C. George Cherridale Nellie J. McGarthy Ambrose Beagan Peter Shores Tresa Krautsack Josephine M. Brazaw C, IL. Bramaw William Trunnel Annie C. Long H. EB. Brandage John J. Curtis Hattie M. van Belzer Bundy Wiliam J. Krouse This City Lauren Caldwell Akron Ohio W. Lyon Pation Frederick . Wilson Amanti Talbot Roland Cotton Smith John Faber Christina F. Sorquit J. D. Buhrer Harman R. Moore Backham Alice R. Martin Oskville Montgomery John H. McHeann Ghaesa Bath of Hartwood Calor Joseph R. Thomas New Onelly Sarah Harrie J. T. Szellstowski Lina

McCombs Talks With Wilson Amid Tammany Hall Reorganization

Democratic chairman William F. McCombs arrived in Washington from New York and planned talks with President Wilson at the White House about political matters. He is expected to decline the French ambassadorship and continue as national committee chair, while meeting other party leaders before returning to New York for the President’s daughter’s wedding.

II Temmany Hall Attésid Siouse Willam KB McCombs Cita Masi Democratie National ‘Committee Washington New York Wilson V Executiv France Himi McCombs Wilsoy Capitol

Lord Cardigan Seriously Ill at Home in London

London Nov 20 Lord Cardigan aged 39 is seriously ill at his residence. A specialist has been summoned to attend him. The report comes from Washington and The Washington Post is cited in the dispatch.

Cantigan Washington Post London Lord Cardigan

Austrian Exhibit Suspicions Rise Over Panama Exposition

Vienna reports manufacturers and merchants doubt government support for the Panama Pacific Exposition. After officials warned against aiding exhibits, many fear little active backing from the monarchy. Some firms may still send displays to San Francisco without official approval, amid a shift in ministerial stance influenced by German and British actions.

Vienna O. Trnka Sainfancisco Muchi Surpris Penred

Roads Bill Introduced To Fund Rural Post Roads

Senator Hoke and Senator Smith yesterday introduced a measure to construct and maintain rural post roads with a $2,000,000 appropriation. It targets average country roads, distinguishes from high class roads, and aims to improve nationwide transportation. A similar bill was pushed in the House.

Hoke Smith Mdi United States Boweath

Auction Fetches Rare Letters From Early American Figures

The sale included the William Boring collection items and letters by notable figures. Aaron Burr was denounced as dangerous. The Library of Congress joined bidders, along with buyers from New York, Boston, and universities, paying high prices for scarce items. Francis Scott Key letters also sold at $5 each.

Bucks William . Boring Dodd New York Hamilton Harper Aaron Burr Jacobing Library of Congress Francis. Scott Key Boston Library, of Congress

Jusserand to Talk at Raleigh in French American history

The French ambassador Jusserand will address the North Carolina Literary and Historical Association in Raleigh on the topic Rochambeau and the French in America Why They Came and What They Did. Governor Locke Craig will host the event.

Jusserand Raleigh N.C J. Sjisserand North Carolina Literary, and Historical Association Rochambéau America Locke Craig

Why DC Schoolhouses Should Not Host Evening Meetings

A.L.H. of Washington argues against using public school buildings for evening meetings. He warns of disease risk from gatherings in schools and urges officials to hire cheap halls instead. He questions health authorities and appeals to protect children’s health and education.

Washington Oene

War Over Egg Dearth Reignites Market Debate

The Department of Agriculture reports eggs per capita are higher than ever, while Washington dealers blame producers shipping to New York for shortages. Poultrymen note low daily yields and prices, with high quality stock fetching 12 no 14 cents per egg for incubation, driving some out of the trade as California and Florida produce flood markets.

New York Department of Agriculture Washington California Unies Florida

Atlantic Deeper Waterways selects New York for 194 convention

Jacksonville report notes New York city chosen unanimously as next convention site for the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association. JT Hampton Moore of Pennsylvania is reelected president for the sixth term and urges Atlantic coast unity to back an Inland canal along the Eastern seaboard. Plans for the 194 convention discussed and a great water parade suggested as a feature.

Jacksonville Fla Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association New York City Hampton Moore Pennsylvania Atlantic New York

Husband Hails Missing Wife At City Police Station

In New York a distraught George Molleson rushed to East Fifty-first Street police to report his wife missing after she failed to arrive on a train. At the Waldorf-Astoria she suddenly reappeared, explaining she had missed her earlier train while dressing and took a later one.

New York Linsten East Fifty-first Street George Molleson Mount Kisco Mr. Molleson Waldorf-Astoria

Women should not be raised to marriage as life aim says Gershanick

Miss Jeannette Gershanick, speaking at the Study Club in Economics at Ingram Memorial Church, argues differences in upbringing for boys and girls fuel modern ills. She favors socialism as a cure, claiming it offers equal development for men and women, reduces household burdens on women, and will foster better moral standards and shared social responsibility.

Study Club Fla Jeannette Gershanick Ingram Memorial Church Gershanick Iss Gershanick

Men to Aid Suffragettes Organize in DC

Masculine advocates of woman suffrage plan a District of Columbia men s league before the December national convention. Anson Mills to preside at the November 20 meeting in the Public Library with H J Braley of Pasadena and Gilson Gardner to speak. A December 2 event will be devoted to National Men s League activities. Ushers for Mrs Pankhurst meeting include Lucy Burns Martha Tagg Jessie Hardy Stubbs Elsie Hill Joy Webster Emily Perry Beaste Barkley Winifred Mallen Minnie Brooke Irving Moller and Henry Lockwood.

District of Columbia Men’s League Anson Mills H. J. Braley Pasadena Cal Gilson Gardner Washington National American Woman Suffrage Association National Men's League For Woman Suffrage

Virginia Senators Present Col. Waller for Marine Corps Vacancy

Virginia Senators Swanson and Martin formally presented Col. L. W. T. Waller, commandant of Mare Island navy yard, San Francisco, as a candidate for a Marine Corps vacancy to the major general in command. The President reviewed the candidacy and is considering it.

Virginia Marine Corps Swanson Martin L. W. T. Waller Mare Island Navy Yard San Francisco Col. Waller

Mr Sayre to Wear White House Gardenia on Wedding Day

An unofficial note details Mr Sayres wedding day attire including three black frock coats pearl gray trousers pale gloves and black patent shoes with cloth tops A white gardenia from the White House conservatories will ornament his buttonhole The groomman Dr Wilfred Grenfell wears a pink rose An afternoon luncheon precedes the ceremony at the White House with Justice and Mrs Lamar and Justice Hughes to host the couple the groom and best man then await the hour at the green room prior to the ceremony.

Mr. Sayre Sayre White House Wilfred Grenfell Mias Wilson Justice Lamar Misa Wilson White Houses Justice Hughes

Women Would Prolong Life Plan International Health Movement

Pittsburgh reports an international women led public health plan to prevent disease, ensure sanitation, and promote happiness. Directed by Mrs. Winifred Sackville Stoner, wife of Dr. H Buchanan Stoner, the movement aims to operate globally under women’s leadership with the support of the First Unitarian Church alliance.

Pittsburgh Woman's Public Health Organization Winifred Sackville Stoner H. Buchanan Stoner United States Marine Hospital

Vatican Says Tango Immoral for Catholics

Rome cables report the Vatican forbids Catholics to dance the tango as immoral. Bishops had queried whether absolution could be given to tango dancers. Some bishops also ban women with slit skirts from church services.

Vatican New York Rome New York American

Move to Aid Children Urges Nonpartisan Civic Group

Judge J Wilmer Latimer told Anthony League members that a conference would discuss forming standing committees to aid the juvenile court. The group would push Congress for more probation officers and a new building with a house of detention, which Latimer called badly needed. He described crowded conditions and spoke of young offenders sharing beds, sometimes with good girls, and intoxicated women on lower floors. A girl was jailed overnight for laughing on a street corner, prompting league anger at police treatment of children.

Congress Talls Anthony League J. Wilmer Latimer Henry B. F. Macfarland Latimer League Letimer

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