Political and Personal March Briefs Across 1913 Era
A compact roundup notes key events from March to June. Field Marshal Sir John French resigns over Ulster coercion. U.S. House votes for Panama tolls repeal. treaties with Colombia and_nations signed or ratified. May weddings in the White House. Kiel canal opening. fires in St Augustine Cleveland and Salem causing heavy losses. notable suffrage leadership changes and public notices from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir John French
Ulster
House of Representatives
Memorial necrology list ages reach high numbers
January to December notices list prominent figures and veterans such as Dr. Silas Weir Mitchell Simon Bolivar Buckner Louis Wagner Shelby Cullom James Beaver Henry Teller and Adlai Stevenson among others with ages and places of death. The long roll includes international and domestic figures from Paris Tokyo London Vienna and Washington with various professions from politicians and generals to writers artists and scientists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Weir Mitchell
Philadelphia
Simon Bolivar Buckner
Munfordville
Yukyo Ito
Tokyo
Louis Wagner
United States
Shelby Moore Cullom
Illinois
James Adams Beaver
Pennsylvania
Lellefonte
Alphonse Bertillon
Paris
Roswell Park
President McKinley
Buffalo
N. Y
Viscount Aoki
Robert Louis Stevenson
Montecito
Cal
Henry M. Teller
Colorado
Denver
Billiard Champ Hoppe Retains Title at Astor Hotel
In New York, Willie Hoppe defended his 18.2 balk line billiards title by defeating George Sutton 500 to 226 in 17 innings at the Astor Hotel. The same period saw Jay Gould win the world court team championship over George Covey in Lakewood New Jersey, 7 sets to L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Hoppe
George Sutton
Hotel Astor
New York
Jay Gould
George Covey
Lakewood
N. J
Mary Browne
Robert Willams
Philadelphia
Meadowbrook
N. Y
Yale
Harvard
New London Conn
Buckhorn
Buskin
Brooklyn
Columbia
Boston Nationals
American Athletics
Boston
Henry Gowdy
Bostons
Grand Rapids
Mich
Syracuse
Michigan
Alfredo de Oro
George Moore
Chicago
Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Illinois
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Disasters at Sea Report Series of 19th Century Losses
A string of maritime disasters is noted including the Canadian steamer Montmagny sinking after a collision with Lingan in the St. Lawrence River. The schooner Francis H. Leggett went down off the Oregon coast near the Columbia River. In November the Lake Superior storm wrecked the C. F. Curtis and two schooners, with twenty four lives lost. The Hanalei wreck near Duxbury Reef, California caused eighteen deaths.
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Montmagny
Lingan
St. Lawrence River
Francis H. Leggett
Oregon Coast
Columbia River
Lake Superior
C. F. Curtis
Hanalei
Duxbury Reef
Cal
Miscellaneous World News Highlights from 1914 Era
A mosaic of events including Peruvian President Guillermo Billinghurst ousted, Gaston Calmette killed in Paris, Vera Cruz memorials by President Wilson, Alliance test voyage through Panama Canal, Claflin Co placed in receivership, Navy bans liquor aboard ships, Cape Cod Canal opening, NYSE closure on Black Friday 1873 echo, Jaures assassinated, International Harvester monopoly ruling, Ancon transits, Papal conclave in Rome, Petrograd name, Benedict XV coronation, Star Spangled Banner centennial, large New York post office, peace prayer day, Archduke assassination sentences, Federal Reserve loan actions, and NYSE reopening.
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United States Navy
Daniels
Cape Cod
Europe
New York Stock Exchange
Jean Leon Jaures
France
Paris
St. Petersburg
Russia
Petrograd
Rome
Benedict XV
Melai Ahmed Ben Mohammed el Ratsuli
Gibraltar
Spain
Baltimore
New York City
Terrific Paris Thunderstorm Causes Loss of Life and Floods
A severe Paris storm caused fatalities and widespread damage as sewers and the subway flooded and streets cracked open, destroying property and disrupting city life.
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Paris
Mexico and United States Clash During Mexican Crisis
Embargo on arms lifted by executive order as Huerta clashes with U S forces. Rebels capture Torreon after an 11 day fight with heavy casualties. Wilson warns Americans to leave Mexico and warships seize Vera Cruz with fatalities. Mediation efforts fail then succeed at Niagara Falls as Carranza and Gutierrez vie for provisional control. United States reinforces border defenses.
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United States
Mexico
Torreon
Huerta
Wilson
Congress
Vera Cruz
Legation
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Niagara Falls
Victoriano Huerta
Eulate Gutierrez
Carranza
Villa
Gutierrez
Queretaro
Zapata
Salazar
Campa
Arizona
Two Licenses Used For Cross State Wedding At Hazelton Pa
The wedding of Lewis M. Bacon Jr. used a Pennsylvania license, while a Towson record was created with a Maryland license to be filed later. Bacon Sr., former Towson clerk, arranged the dual licenses to preserve a future record. The minister Rev Dr George C Bacon, his uncle, completed the Towson return.
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Hazelton
Lewis M. Bacon, Sr
Court of
Towson
Sparks
Baltimore County
Pennsylvania
Mr. Bacon, Sr
Donovan to Pilot New York Yankees in 1915
The New York Yankees were sold by Frank Farrell and Bill Devery to Jacob Ruppert Jr and Captain Tillinghast L Huston of New York. Wid Bill Donovan, former Detroit pitcher and last season manager of Providence in the International League, will manage the club in 1915. Deal terms and price withheld.
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New York
Frank Farrell
Big Bil” Devery
Jacob Ruppert, Jr
Tillinghast L. Huston
Wid Bill” Donovan
Detroit Intcher
Providence
Yankees
Hollidaysburg Y M C A Team to Play Tonight
The Y M C A first team hosts Hollidaysburg Pa in their second game of the season. Hollidaysburg was defeated 40 to 28 at Lonaconing last night. The Y M C A quint has prepared through a week of practice and is in good condition for tonight's matchup.
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Hollidaysburg
Hollidaysburg Boys
Lonaconing
Y. M. Quint
Reviewing 1914 as a Fistic Year
New York United Press observes 1914 boxing had no major upsets or fake fights. Highlights include Reich’s knockout of Sailor Fritz, Gibbons remaining undefeated in color, and Cross vs Gallant as best bout. McCoy vs Murray labeled a disgraceful fiasco.
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United Press
New York
Fritz-Al Reich
Reich
Mike Gibbons
George Chip
al McCoy
Kilbane
Williams
Dutch Brande
McVey-Johnson
Gibbons- Maxwell
Gibbons-Donovan
Leach Cross
Gilbert Gallant
Billy Murray
California
McCoy
Wanted Fide Cook and Dressmaker at Local Hotels
Help wanted notices run for a cook at the Arlington Hotel with immediate applications accepted. Separate ad seeks an experienced dressmaker at 217 Fayette Street with satisfaction guaranteed and a contact phone 1878 f.
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Fide Cook
Arlington Hotel
Fayette Street
Harrowing ride with hoboes on freight car
Charles Hassett, superintendent of the C. and O. canal, rode a freight box car from Hancock to Baltimore after the W M passenger train skipped his stop. Five vicious hoboes pressed questions about whiskey and money and plotted robbery. Hassett escaped at Big Pool, fearing murder.
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Charles Hassett
Clearspring
Hancock
W. M
Baltimore
Big Pool
Wrestlers Set Tonight Bout in Frostburg Hall
A wrestling match will take place tonight in Eleanor Hall Frostburg between Young Bob Binnix Cumberland lightweight champion and Young Shears Midland. A preliminary bout is also on the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Hall
Frostburg
Young Bob Binnix
Cumberland
Young Shears
Midland
Moose Club Sweeps South End in Three Straight
The Moose Club bowling team defeated South End in three straight games on Moose alleys by 66 pins. Scores were Moose Club 482 489 479 totaling 1450 to South End 463 480 441 totaling 1384.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Club
South End
Moosealleys
Moran Succeeds Dooin as Phillies Boss Amid Pitcher Woes
Pat Moran takes over as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies succeeding Charley Dooin and already faces trouble with star pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander. A waiver action by Alexander threatens his availability and signals ongoing misfortune around the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Moran
Charley Dooin
Phillies
Dooin
Cub
Moran
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Thunderer
Alexander
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Liberty St
Glisan
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Delilm
Presh Meats
City Meat Market
North Centre Street
C. Hobell
Frederick Street
Imo
O'Hara's
N. Mechanic Street
Miller's
Mechanic Street
Jsedy
Oneton
H. P
Lee Kesner
Keyser
W. Va
Hay Pear
Columbia Avenue
Pear Street Street
Bedford Street
de Film
Bath
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Maryland Avenue
W. C. White
Nat. Bank Bldg
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N. Mechanic St
Cumberland, Md
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Detroit
Windsor Garage & Taxicab Co
So.t George St
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