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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1914

Page

15

Glavis Bride Saga Tangles Public Scandal and Divorce

San Francisco October report details Glavis, a rising attorney tied to conservation politics, taking Evelyn Mabel Boniten as bride amid a salacious romance with a former secretary. Previously married to Maude Glavis, their split followed public charges in 1910. The piece ties Glavis to Ballinger and policy clashes, noting his 1912 resignation and later work as a Humboldt Bank building land attorney.

Puiser San Francisco Low Russelsiavis Wreh Diffard Pinccet Brand Ballinger Othe Tath Matsimonys Glavis San Jose Evelyn Mabel Bonlten Francises Ievis Do Anhnew Miro Ivsal Conservation Commission Alasia Maude WH. Glavis Seattle M Glaivis Tilavis California Conservation Commissioners The Water Central Be Waington Gay Johnson Glavin Gravis Humbold Bank

Ida von Claussen Insane After Threat Letter

Ida von Claussen, recently jailed six months for sending a threatening letter to Charles Straus, was committed today to the State Hospital for the Criminal Insane at Matawon. Two physicians appointed by the supreme court found she suffered from hallucination that Theodora Roosevelt persecuted her, with repeated efforts to interview President Roosevelt.

New York Ida von Claussen Charles Straus Tar Hrial Mattrawan Supreme Court von Jaussen Theodora Roosevelt Col Roosevelt Yon Claussen Sweden

Alimony Battle Over Bishop Estate and Club Changes

Mrs. Abigail Hancock Bishop asked New York Supreme Court to raise alimony from 15 dollars a year to zero, citing her ex-husband James Canning Bishop's substantial income and wealth. Justice Gavegan referred the case to referee Joseph Et. Truesdale as family tensions reemerge. Separately, Lenox Club amended by laws to admit nonresident and mixed gender members, with William D. Sloane and Robert W. Paterson joining the board as president and treasurer.

Bishop Martin W. Littleton Lenox Club Richard ©. Greenleaf Messrs Willian D. Sloane Robert W. Paterson

Pankhurst Arrives in New York Aims for Westward Visit

Christabel Pankhurst, militant English suffragette leader, arrived in New York aboard the Finland under an assumed name. She said militant methods are unnecessary in America and that England would have been better prepared for war if women had the vote. She plans to tour the United States, visiting Chicago and Boston, while staying with Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont.

England New York Christabel Pankhurst Finland Miss Pankhurst Oflizabeth McDonald America United States Pacific Coast Chicago Boston O. H. P. Belmont

Woman to Be Field Surgeon for France Mission

Dr. Mary M Crawford of Brooklyn was chosen among six American surgeons funded by the Duchess of Talleyrand for hospital and field service in France. She will board the Rochambeau for Mayre lor and was born in Nyack in 1884, graduating from Cornell in 1904 and medical school in 1907. Newport women organize Red Cross aid with sewing circles and shop discounts to support Europe hospital work.

New York Mary M. Crawford Brooklyn Duchess of Talleyrand France Crawford Ian Rochambeau Mavre Lor Nyack Cornell University Newport Red Cross Europe Civic League House John Nicholas Brown

Milady Cosmetics Hit by European War Price Rise

Face powder and complexion products are climbing in price as European war disrupts imports. French whiteners once five cents now cost fifteen cents, with domestic items edging up due to material shortages. The trend affects many women who rely on makeup to stay attractive amid wartime shortages.

Europe

Brown president warns auto rivals alcohol in college demoralization

Providence Oct 4 President W H P Faunce of Brown University said in a sermon opening a centennial celebration that in the last decade about as many American college students have been demoralized by the automobile as by alcohol. He warned that colleges once tested by poverty now face a luxuriously wealthy era and condemned European militarism and the philosophy of force in war.

Providence W. H. P. Faunce Brown University Brown Faunce Europe

Count Von Bernstorff Visited Newport Twice This Season

Newport reports Count von Bernstorff made only two visits to the seaside town during the season. He arrived in July and mid September, stayed briefly, and left for New York. Hosts included Mr and Mrs George Peabody Eustis and Mr and Mrs Henry A C Taylor. social events and a Gooseberry Island Club luncheon were noted.

Count von Bernstorff Newport Count von Bernstorf George Peabody Eustis New York Richard H. Townsend Washington Henry A. C. Taylor Gooseberry Island Club Count von Lernstorff Casino

Wedding Guests and Attendants at Local Society Event

Mr. Robert J. Lyon was best man with ushers Dr. Dent Townsend and Dr. Patrick Madigan. Dr. and Mrs. Little departed for a wedding journey and will be at home after November 1 at 20 New York avenue. Lieut. Coomdr. Henry B. Soule and Mrs. Soule reside at Wilburton, 1&4 Columbia road. Miss J. M. Van Kuren and Miss Carrie Van Kuren stay at the Logan for a few weeks before Florida trip.

Robert J. Lyon Dent Townsend Patrick Madigan Coomdr Henry B. Soule Mrs. Soule Wilburton Columbia Road J. M. van Kuren Carrie van Kuren the Logan Florida

Whitteths Tie Knot in Town Methodist Church

Misa Wdna Lford Top ham daughter of Mr and Mrs George Topham wed Arthur B Whittet at Town Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev Clarence Wise officiating. White and green decor, ivory satin dress, orange blossoms veil. Reception followed. couple to reside at Fulford Apartments in November.

Misa Wdna Lford Topham George Topham Arthur B. Whittet Town Methodist Episcopal Church Clarence Wise M. T. Terry J. Raymond Vose William Hammers Clarence F. Southerland John Mitchell Burdett Kelly Whitter Fulford Apartments

Brady Weds Lady Perry In Monmouth Beach Nuptials

New York reports James Cox Brady son of the late Anthony W N Brady marries Lady Victoria May Perry daughter of the Earl and Countess of Limerick at Monmouth Beach Nova Scotia. Lady Perry 20 is famed for aviation interest. Brady a director of several firms and executor of his father’s estate valued at 60 to 70 million. The Post teases its next issue with the dramatic line.

New York James Cox Brady Anthony WN. Brady Victoria May Perry Limerick Ireland Monmouth Beach N.S Gustav Hamel Hendon Aerodrome London Queen Victoria Brady Tle American Tobacco Company Consolidated Light and Power Company Aliss Elizabeth Hamilton Albany

Teacher Mother Case Sparks Battle Over Leave Rights

Mrs. Lora Wagner, a German-born teacher at Curtis High School in Fottenville, returns to work after leave denial for bearing a child. She vows to teach until a physician orders rest, challenging the board and citing policy and legal support. Her husband, private secretary to a chemical company VP, defends the stand as principle. Board officials say they will apply standard rules.

Washington Post New York Lora Wagner Board of Education Fottenville Curtis High School Bown Wagner Roessler and Hasslacher Chemical Company Perth Amboy New York Harbor

William H Farrington Dies at 62 in Washington

William H Farrington, 62, native of Washington, died suddenly yesterday morning at 818th Street Northwest. He worked for the Weather Bureau for two years after starting as a compositor in 1875 when the Weather Bureau joined the Signal Service. He belonged to Lafayette Lodge No 19 F A A M, Mount Horeb Chapter, Washington Commandery No 1 Knights Templar, and Alma Temple. Funeral plans await arrival today of his son William H Farrington from Chicago.

Wiliam HI. Farrington Washington Weather Bureau Old Signal Service Activites Signal Service Farrington Lafayette Lodge Mount Horeb Washington Commandery No. 1 Knights Templar Almas Temple Warrington William H. Farrington Chicago

Mrs Germain Held for Trial in Knife Stabbing Case

Special to The Washington Post New York Oct. 14 A dressmaker Mrs Mary Germain of 34 Henry Street is held for trial at Tombs after being charged with stabbing Detective Kasinsky in the thigh with scissors. She also faces accusations of boiling water, and a lead pipe and milk bottle thrown at detectives. She claims self defense and says an officer struck her with a blackjack. Detectives had visited her home to question her.

Washington Post New York Kasinsky Mary Germain Henry Street Tombs Court Germain Mrs. Germain

Dr Chancellor Appointed to Wooster Chair

Word arrives that Dr William E Chancellor, longtime superintendent of public schools here in 19M and 1508, is named to the chair of political science at Wooster University in Wooster Ohio. Friends in Washington have received the appointment news.

Wiliam E Wooster University Wooster Ohio Washington

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