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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1914

Page

4

Views of open forum coming Dr Cooe's way

In a column labeled by editor Frost, letters debate Crocker Land and Peary’s reputation, with dissent over Bradley Land. A Post reader condemns suffragists as selfish, arguing for traditional financial responsibility of women. The piece shifts to a defense of U S duty in Mexico, then a historical note on Massachusetts Bay thanksgiving observances and Pilgrims versus Puritans, closing with Edward Breck’s signature.

Frost Crocker Admir Pears McMillar Cr.ook Peary Bradley Land Fred T. Hafelpinger General Court Massachusetts Bay Old Blackstone Bay Blackstone Shorea Trimountain Holland Plymouth New Peli Mtaght Edward Breck

Lord Congleton Not One Of Shackleton Party

Letter to editor correcting a Friday editorial error about Hon Lord Congleton joining Sir Ernest Shackleton's expedition. The correspondent states Congleton never planned to join and would be surveyor on the international oceanographic expedition staff under his command. War office sent Lord Wonegieton for such duty. with war declaration, Congleton and staff returned to regiments and expedition postponed.

Lord Congleton Shackleton Sir Ernest Shackleton International Oceanographic Expedition Lord Wonegieton British War Office J Foster Stackhouse

L A A N W H Y 8 Shiras Itn Duty In Mexico

The Post thanks readers for the controversial November editorial on the United States and Mexico. The unsigned fragment mentions observers and national matters, noting a wartime or diplomatic context with reference to duty and international relations.

Mexico

Pasteurization urged to prevent milk borne diseases

Health officer warns raw milk and cream as major disease sources due to dirty handling and warm stables. Pasteurization prevents contamination without altering nutrition, and home methods can near boil then cool and chill. Even healthy adults risk illness from impure dairy, especially the infirm or intoxicated.

District of Columbia

National American Woman Suffrage Committee Names New Members

Mrs Medill McCormick announces the congressional suffrage committee lineup featuring Washington insiders and Montana leader Miss Jeanette Rankin. New appointees include Mrs Glenna Smith Tinnin Miss Ethel M Smith and Mrs Raymond B Morgan with Mrs Helen Gardener Antoinette Funk and Sherman Booth remaining on the panel. Mrs McCormick plans year long constructive work from Springfield while Mrs Funk leads Washington headquarters as vice chairman.

Congressional Committee National American Woman Suffrage Association Medill McCormick Washington Glenna Smith Tinnin Ethel M. Smith Raymond B. Morgan Jeanette Rankin Montana Washington Woman Suffrage Council Morgan Ethel Smith Asheriea Helen H. Gardener Antoinette Funk Sherman M. Booth Ellinots McCormick Springfield Funk

Cabaret for Social Service by Washington Alliance of Jewish Women

A December 9 cabaret at National Rifles Armory promises unusual merit with proceeds aiding Alliance House in Southwest Washington. The lively program spans minuet to fox trot with operatic solos, violin, cello, drums, and vocal ballads, directed by Henry Brennan and team.

Washington Alliance of Jewish Women National Rifles Armory Alliance House Washington Henry Brenlan

Women Leaders Praised In Bible Conference Talk

Dr. E. D. Gordon of Seattle spoke at Mrs William Jennings Bryan’s Bible class in the YWCA building. He overflowed into Phil’s Theater as he praised women’s leadership, traced their history, and argued women have played major roles as cooperators in many great works. Miss Florence M. Brown presided.

William Jennings Bryan Young Women's Christian Association D. Gordon Phil's Theater Gordon Florence M. Brown Association

President reaffirms state role in woman suffrage

President Wilson reiterates that woman suffrage is a state issue and should evolve state by state rather than through a national constitutional change. He plans a delegation of suffragists soon but keeps his opposition to federal amendment, despite protests and letters from Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge.

Mar Chapin Alan Mary M. Childs Wilson Arthur M. Dodge National Association Mrs. Dodge National American Woman Suffrage Association United States

Christmas Sale By All Souls Unitarian Church

The annual Christmas sale under All Souls' Unitarian Church patronage will be in the Willard ballroom. It opens Monday evening December 7 at 8 40 and runs all day Tuesday December 8. Tea served Tuesday 4 to 7. Children entertainment 3 to 6 Tuesday. Table chairmen and patronesses listed. Formal dances and informal events announced.

All Souls' Unitarian Church Willard D. A. Pletcher Charles F. Robbins R. F. Jackson Henry Farquhar Bastin Pillsbury B. E. Smith L J. Kinsell Delicatessen Unitarian Club Messrs

List of attendees at the event includes many named women

The record lists numerous attendees led by Plllsbury and Mrs. C. V. Riley, followed by Mrs. F Robbins, Mrs. Kingell, Mrs. Joseph Stewart, Mrs. Thomas M. Gale, Mrs. R. J. Umbataetter, Mrs. Joan W. Weeks, Mrs. Werner Spanhoofd, Mrs. David White, Miss Woodhull, Mrs. Hubert Woodward, and Mrs. John Russell Young.

Plllsbury C. V. Riley F. Robbins Kingell Joseph Stewart Thomas M. Gale R. J. Umbataetter Joan W. Weeks Werner-Spanhoofd David White Woodhull Hubert Woodward John Russell Young

Local Ladies Named in Listing of Mrs. Eight Members

Mrs 8. MR. Young, Mrs William Kent, Mrs. Edeon Hastin, Mrs. Henry Far quhar, Mrs. BH. E. Smith, Mrs. James F. Hood, and Mrs. F. A. Holton are identified in a historic social register fragment bearing their names and titles.

MR. Young William Kent Edeon Hastin Henry Farquhar BH. E. Smith James F. Hood F. A. Holton

Mothers Congress Speakers Promote Child Over School

Speakers at yesterday's Federation of Women's Clubs event in Pub-Nc Library argued the child should come first in education. Miss Gertrude Young of Carberry School urged including fathers and focusing on aiding the child, not the school. Mrs. Giles Scott Kafter chaired the meeting. other speakers included Miss Sadie L. Lewis and Mrs. Gerald Waring.

Mothers’ Congress Federation of Women's Clubs Pub- Nc Gertrude Young Carberry School Miss Young Misa Young Giles Scott Kafter Sadie L. Lewis Gerald Waring Los Angeles Cal

Burglar Tries Downtown Jewelry Store Heist

A burglar entered a Chicago jewelry shop using a stolen key and fled with jewels worth an unspecified amount. The alarm activated when the safe was opened, but police received no correct secret code and made no immediate investigation. Two clerks allegedly saw the thief flee onto a street car.

Chicago Oronde Orn & Street

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