Philadelphia Beauty Refuses to Marry Suitor in Breakup
Miss Margaret Haselhurst of Philadelphia recalls wedding plans with Drederick Albert of New York as she declares overnight she will not wed. Gibert pleads while Haselhurst cites personal choice, ending the engagement and canceling the Atlantic City ceremony. The Haselhurst family, prominent in Philadelphia society, stands firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haselhurst
Gibert
Tha Trickington
New York
Margaret Haselhurst
Philadelphia
Drederick Eaward Albert
CIA City
Vr Albert
Thiriloth Street
Atlantic City
Heselhurst
Mirry
Tyne Gibert
Heaseltrat
Misa Raselhurst
Wiss Haselhurst
Cibert
Farter
Mlurttig
France
Philadel
Miss Haselhurst
Godal Mons
Elty
Mos
McAuley
Water Street
Tehter
Alum Mfe
Ady Vem Boos Farar
Peertas
Wakting
Countess von BoosFartar
Pratt
Theta
Het Arma
Italy
Comte de Wika
Comteastor Bobs Farrar
Married Girl By Proxy In Holland Wedding
A Washington Post report describes a proxy marriage in Holland where the bride Minna Windsert, two years old, sailed with her mother to meet her absent husband. The groom, Van Hantien, remained abroad. A proxy ceremony occurred with a cable confirming consent and the couple later met at the pier, expressing happiness. The groom, an electrical engineer, plans to work in the United States before returning to Holland to join Klingot. The bride’s family has Dutch engineering roots, noted for river and dike construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Promiaa
Enderl
Holland Lawrence Vannt
Minna Windsert
St. Vite
van Hantien
Sinlt Ste Marle
Klingot
Dordrecht
Holland i
Honest Debate and Club Meeting at Young Men's Association
The Twentieth Century Club fall meeting at the Young Men's Association features Charles F Keogh as president, though he cannot attend due to course commitments. A new course in higher accounting and auditing practices has been added, focusing on practical lectures and discussions for becoming experts in accounting and auditing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veraltz
Eco Hones
College of Polis
Coneen
George Washington
Clu
Young Mens Cheston
Fica
Inter Sig Ascaraans
Charles F Keo
Aw Ania
Alsance
Association Instituts
Aml
Mitchell Under Knife President of Mine Workers Operated
John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, underwent an appendectomy today. He was under anesthesia for about thirty five minutes and is reported to be resting comfortably tonight though the illness is considered serious. Mitchell had major operations six months ago and has not fully recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mine Workers
John Mitchell
United Wine Workers of America
Witchell
Wedded 50 Years Ago Opens Home to Friends
Maj James H Reeve, long head of the stamps division at the Post Office, becomes chief clerk as WO Fitch moves up to superintendent. The couple hosted a reception at their home in Washington with 200 guests, including children, grandchildren, and members of Loyal Legion. The Dunns, married in 1867, were noted for hospitality and strong Civil War ties, with a century of family events and commemorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H Reeve
Post Office Department
Hischief
WO Fitch
Reeve
Air Fitch
Reeves
Raisting
Privata
York Volunteer Infantry
Fort Didher
New
God Wits
Bure
Eighth Street
Washington
Loyal Legion
Lincoln
Pith Ta Uanly
Montgomery County
Division of Stamps
Dunn
Hattie Burrowa
C Dunn
Jenny Buell
Charles M
Helen Dunn
Myrtle Burrowa
Goodwin Dunn
Edin Dunn
Eddie Buell
Thelme Buell
Marry Buell
Badw
Geer
Jacob Marke
Philadelphia
Army
Willeh 4
Twordava
Countess of Warwick
England
Hall of Warwick
Handsome house planned and property sales announced
Stone and Fairfax plan two deworkings for Janica W French and Byron J Prince Flann at the corner of Nineteenth and Q streets north. Frank Mitchel purchase arranged by Howard Traumbaur of Philadelphia. Brons and FatMax sold a Thirteenth Street Northwest residence for Tamas W French. Byron J Price sold a three story brick dwelling at 184 Monros Street Northwest for $7000. Boss and Phelps move to new offices at 810 Fourteenth Street Northwest. Ben B Bradford to remodel 90 Fourteenth Street for general office use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Join
Sherman
George Cooper
Boss & Phelps Real Estate Brokers
Imovell
Nto
Fourteenth Street
Fourtesnth
Ben B Bradford
Will Sell Rare Gold Coin at Bildersnsee Auction
New York dealer F Holtzman buried after death from paralysis. Auction near Bildersnsee features a 1850 California gold coin struck in San Francisco, among other "Miners' Bank" money from the gold rush era. Collectors from Chicago and West may bid against a Los Angeles circle, as funeral services for Holtzman conclude in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oakes
Chilfornia
Bildersnsee
Chicago
Pioneera
San
United States
William F Hollete
First Baptist Church
Sixteenth and Ostreste
Puator
Charles F Winbigler
J J Muir
Temple Baptist Church
Passengers Agents Meet at New Willard Convention
The American Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents with 800 members from major rail and ship lines in the US Canada and Mexico opens its second annual convention at 11 am today at the New Willard. West County Commissioner will deliver a welcome address. Morning sessions cover organization and routine business led by W W Finley of the Southern Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of General
United States
Canada
Mexico
New Willard
West
Shad Draus
Welluma
Hoon
Segason
W Finley
Southern Reailroad
Seston
Morro
Putnam Phalanx Guests Entertain Military Officers
Leaders of Connecticut Putnam Phalanx hosted Col Winter and officials of the United States Trust Company in Hartford. Two companies of the Phalanx, descended from Revolution era fighters, are en route to Jamestown’s Connecticut Day celebration with officers Maj Elwa Matin chorea, Ste J. William Dyer treasurer, Lieut EW Rowley clerk, and Lieut Sites Clarke historian. They plan to travel to Old Point Comfort after city visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Fulhams
Eilwa Mat
Ste.j. Wiliam & Dyer
EW Rowley
jClarke
Old Point
Divorces Case Probes Marital Rift In New York
Detectives investigating the Peck divorce reveal the couple's troubled marriage. Samuel W Peck of Peck & Co alleges his wife Josephine Stiner Peck pursued extravagant purchases while abroad. The inquiry names Calhoun and a Norseman associate, with detectives tracking posts in Europe and New York.
Committee Named To Raise Funds For Convention
MOA assigns WH Robison as chairman of a special fundraising panel to secure 3400 dollars for international convention expenses in Washington November 24 1940. The local committee reports progress on plans to entertain delegates as an estimated total cost exceeds the raised amount with the international committee supplying the rest. The roster includes numerous members from MOA and allied groups plus a reception team list and confirmation that four native Japanese delegates will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Mens Christian Associations of North America
Washington
International Committee
WH Robison
Cono Rudolph
Oa H
Church William
Fou Wickie
Percy B
Foster Clarence B
Bheem
Daniel Fraser
Edwin Graves Thomas C Noyen
Joni Mitchell
Swarteell Thoma P Morgan
Ar Grew Wilson James, Sharp H. Bradley Davidson Williams Cox
James
Oyster Robert NW
Harner
Corby
Henry Smail
Wiliam
Byawne
BC Grangm
Conatués
Hugh A. Thrift
Chietman
Thirkfard
George F
Tibbitta
Charles H Nuttle
Mobray Wiliam
Gunk Cameron Beck
Thomas W
Crameth
Crittenden
Neale
Edward Yarra
Frank Upman
H A
Harding Abner
Westcott
George d Wilson
Charles F Crane Byroh
Adame
Cleveland
L Slayemaker
Buell
Harry
Hine
Walter K Weston
Frank M Boteler
Sleman Jr
Amore the Torels
Amercans
Orient WA Alka
Offer of Water Wheel for Jamestown Exposition Stirs Market
Daniel H. Garges, chairman of the District Pork commission, received a communication from B Oxley, owner of the Virginia Core Mill Restaurant, proposing to sell a water wheel connected with the Jamestown Exposition. Oxley offers to consign and oversee the wheel, inviting Garges to arrange terms while noting the wheel’s age and condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel H. Garges
District Pork Commission
Rock Creek Park
Oxley
Garges
Mir Garges
Vanderbilt Family Reconciliation Rumors At Newport
Social notes recount a possible reconciliation between Mrs Van jaorbit and her daughter Gladys Vanderbilt amid Count Szechenyi's presence in Newport. The elder Vanderbilt hosted a grand Breakers dinner with orchids and the gold service, as Count Szechenyi remained ill and confined. A Beaulieu luncheon and a New York Trinity Church outing followed, with surrounding gossip highlighting family estrangement since Cornelius Vanderbilt II's marriage and the estate dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Venvdertilt
Vanjaorbit
Count Szecheny
Gladys Vanderbilt
Corning
Beaulieu
Aston
Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt Brothers
Cornelius Ji
Mise Grace
Wien
Alfred
Cornettus
Cornelius
Miss Vanderbilt
Count Sechenyi
Beime
Oakland Farm
Alfred G Vanderbil
Harry Payne Whitney
Mise
Gladys ‘Vanderbilt
Mrs Vanderbilt
New York
Trinity Church
Alfred G Vanderbilt
Count Skecheny
Roosevelt wedding gowns dazzle guests in empire style
A detailed account of wedding attire at the Roosevelt-Geer ceremony highlights gowns worn by Mrs Roosevelt and Miss Shippey, with descriptions of trains, yokes, chiffon, embroidery, and diam only. The piece notes society interest in the event and previews the upcoming Tuxedo Club ball and other autumn social happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geer Roosevelt
Alfred Wagstat
Blanche le Roy
Mack
Moe
Wagstaff
Ethel Clyde Marries Capt Vollmer in London Ceremony
The wedding of Miss Ethel Clyde of New York to Capt Ernest Gottfried Vollmer of the German Tenth Artillery Regiment took place at St Georges Church Hehoversqnate with notable attendees including Whitelaw Feld Jonny Carter and Mrs Carter. Adrienne Kirkman of Springfield Ohio sang at a Lutheran service in nearby Springfield. A new Mint Director, Tranlt A Leach, was appointed to succeed George Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Gul
EB G Vollmer
London
Ethel Clyvds
Willlum P Clyde
New York
Ernest Gottfried Vollmer
Tenth Artillery Regiment
Cologne
St Georges Church
Hehoversqnate
Whitelaw Feld
Jonny Carter
Carter
Washington
Heard
Adrienne Kirkman
Springfield
Ohio
Fifer Lutheran Caurch
Tranlt A. Leach
Weveral Ween Ago
George HE Roberts
Asterday
Leach
Debate Over Wallace Statue Choice For Capitol Hall
Indiana officials on the Wallace statue commission debate whether to honor Gen. Wallace as a soldier or author. Capt McGrew leads the panel as discussions consider design, suitability, and timing for a statue to be placed in Statuary Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Lew Walnce
Cyte
Wallace
TP WeGren
Wilam Lea Weed
Lla
Henry Fos
Tadaspol
Ind
Gu Hany
Indiana
Washington
Phurséey
Sam
Indiaa
Cap McGrew
Capt McGrew
Haille
Waltye
Olver P Morton
Statuary Hall
Roses For Col Urell After Battlefield Heroism
War Department rooms received a bouquet for Col VW Emmet Urell upon his return. Friends from the Adjutant General's Office congratulated him on becoming commander of the Medarer Honnr Legion at the annual contention held last week. Urell, wounded near Bristo m Station Ya during the retreat from the Rapiden, was found dying but survived. He was once the obler dearen of the Second New York State militia and later awarded a model of honor for gallantry. He visited his wife’s grave in Fallington to place the floral tribute in memory of her, who died from wounds and exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Emmet Urell
Adjutant Generals Office
Nadora
Medarer Honnr Legion
Goldrell
Bristom Station
Rapiden
New York
Tha 'Battiesela
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W A Verditz Wil
20Th Century Club
YMC A
Mitchell
Edward Dunn
J M Dann
Browning
J W Berkeley
Brown
Turner
Misa Turner
Simpson
Buckey
Creamer
A Cochran
Arrigan Hila Cross
Flan the
Mist Gaines
Terguson
Vro Watson
TA Snel
Guinea
Chvillier
Bell U Schenk
Schroeder
Joseph A Burrows
Harcke
Mta Murphy
Mra Hartley
Kaishta
Daughters of Amerie
Giitan
Baltimore
Joseph Surrows
New London
Philips
Camden
F Thompson
Virginia
Rebbeon and Son
Brooklyn
Frank Mitchell
Stone & Fairfax
Janica W French
Byron J Prince
F Holtzman
Miners’ Bank
Geo H Horries
Han Infertien
Nim Oh
Twenty Fourth Street
Putnam
Is. W. Peck
Calhoun
Co Raspond
Fomself
Lomse Thorne
Dion Bonecault
Bills
Fay
Mira Peck
Peck
Goodstein
Mra
Mr Peck
Ansonia
Broadway
Seventy Third Street
Feck
Europe
Amerika
Peek
Peele
West Side
Lved
Arsonia
Beck
Madison Avenue
Dillard
Broadstay
Bim
Oren Leldy
Whitch
Focks
Peeks Sawyer
Mlanders
West Forty Seventh Street
Vstown
Pierce's Mall
Meade & Baker
National Biscuit
Farla
Ameer
Warwick Castra
Misa
Dorothy Quizey Roosevelt
Laredon Geer
Sidon
Ross and Duchesse
Tam
Hester Davis
Roabeelt
Shippey
Hide Aid
Mira Roosevelt
Fark
Isabelle Tiford
Henry M ‘Tifford
David Wagstat
St Thomas Church
Ethel Clyde
Gen
Col Weell
Commander of
Model of Honor Legion
Arbuckles
Arstceue Bror
Cin
Arante
Niowspap le Rahive
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