Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Post in Washington, Washington Dc

We have 1,636,616 pages in Washington Dc

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1915

Page

8

Thaw Loses Fight as Case Moves to Higher Court

The court orders Thaw back to Matteawan State Hospital for the criminal insane after New York Supreme Court appellate division ruling. Attorneys plan appeals to the New Hampshire extradition basis and pursue a jury verdict on Thaw’s mental condition with a Monday hearing looming. The decision surprised Thaw’s lawyers, who seek to delay transfer and press for a higher court review.

Hearngson Thaw New York Harry Shendall Toan Sas State Hospital Mattea “An New York Supreme Court Bi Supreme Court New Hampshire Matteawan Asylum New York County

Cunningham Funeral for William A Cunningham 74

Funeral services were held for William A Cunningham 74 at the chapel in Cla Filtdemerary with rites by the Dumbarton Methodist Episcopal minister. A delegation from the Assurittios of Oldeat Tihab attended. Survived by wife Mrs Jease Cunningham, four daughters and two sons.

William Deoargetown Lis Po Tame Street Crase George Co Dumbarton Assurittios Oldeat Tihabana Vr Cunninghamt Mroo Carnt Cunningham Vrs Jease Cuningham Vrs Jease Cuningham Four Daughters Woos Bib: Cunninghant Darcer Willimes Compton Mis Tfurses Taco Woo Maurie Burningham

Death notices from a 1915 Wor area page segment

Obituaries list multiple local deaths with service details and burial arrangements. Entries name the deceased, residence, and dates, followed by funeral times and locations, often noting relatives and invited attendees. The fragment mentions several individuals and churches, including St Paul and local cemeteries, with scattered addresses and dates in April 1915.

Death of Aldrich Revered for Leadership in Senate

The report notes the death of former Senator Nelson W Aldrich of Rhode Island, admired by allies and foes for his leadership and mastery of tariff and finance. It recalls his 30-year Senate career, his influence as a party leader, and the impact of his policies on the U S economic structure, including his role in tarif geography and financial policy.

Selson W Aldrich Rhode Island Washington Senate United States Aldrich Nelson W Aldrich Morrill

Rhode Island Pays Tribute in State Funeral Observance

Rhode Island honors the memory of former Senate member Nelson and other notable figures with a formal resolution, half staff displays, and a funeral attendance plan. Messages from Mrs Aldrich and state leaders express grief, while families travel to attend services for deceased spouses and relatives.

Legislatine Todas Senate Nelson Guy Beeckman Healee Aldrich Aml Rhode

Aldrich Dies at 73 and Liquor Reform Debated in Senate

Nelson W Aldrich Rhode Island senator and Republican leader dies at his New York home at 73 after an apoplectic stroke. Funeral set for Grace Church Providence with burial at Swan Point. He shaped tariff and currency reform and pressured the Aldrich currency law of 1905. The era's liquor policy and local option debate centered on President Wilson and cabinet members. Road planning for streetcar routes in Washington also sparking hearings.

New York Nelson Wilmaith Aldrich United States Rhode Island Irifth Avenue

Threats and extortion case at Grand Central links to millionaire target

John Meriella admitted police to plans to kill a young millionaire if a $500 demand was unmet. He followed the victim to Grand Central Terminal, attempted to extort, and was arrested after a confrontation with officers. He claimed no other parties were involved.

Prsoner Astor Grand Central Terminal New York Unil Vincent Vstor John Wermela Neters Lusinness William A Lobhon MeicHa Pole Addon Debbon Wis Dobbin Dobbyn Grand Central Station Mertella Arenal Meriella Ambeniella Baker

Antisaloon League seeks meeting with War Secretary

A delegation from the Antisaloon League called on Secretary Garrison at the War Department. Garrison declined to disclose the reason for the call, saying the delegation had not established the facts in his judgment. The meeting touched on possible arms regulations mirroring Navy prohibitions. The group suggested banning any intoxicants at military posts including officers families tables.

Antisaloon League Garrison War Department Danielg

Death of Edward McCandless Noel in Washington

Edward McCandless Noel a War Department clerk died at Walter Reed Hospital after five years of illness. Services will be at his brother Joseph C Noel's home at 142 Girard Street NW. Interment in Rock Creek Cemetery. Born in Chambersburg Pa about 66 years ago he lived in Westminster Md after the Civil War before moving to Washington in 1874. Survived by his wife Emma Wilson Noel a brother and a sister Miss Katty Noel. He was a member of the Elks.

Edward McCandless Noel Surgeon Generals Office War Department Walter Reed Hospital W Noel Joseph C Noel Girard Street Rock Creek Noel Chambersburg Westminster Washington Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elka Emma Wilson Noel Katty Noel

Robbery Near Germantown and Jefferson St. Ends With Loot

William Tutelman, a shirtwaist maker, is held up near Germantown avenue and Jefferson street. Three shots are fired as he pursues the robbers who seize about 3500 in coins. A bodyguard named Nathan Smith is accused of complicity. the car escapes with the loot and police have no trace by nightfall.

Philadelphia William Tutelman Germantown Avenue Jefferson Street Tutelman Nathan Smith Smith Tatelman

Brazil to Represent at Pan American Finance Conference

Rio Janeiro April 16 Dr Amaro Cevatcant of the federal supreme tribunal will represent Brazil at the Pan American financial conference in Washington on May 24.

Rio Janeiro Brazil Amaro Cevatcant Federal Supreme Tribunal Washington

Huerta Blamed for Maderos' Death by Ex-Minister of Cuba

The Washington Post reports ex Cuban minister Manuel Marquez Sterling and mediator Don Pedro Lascurain accuse Victoriano Huerta of Madero's murder and other atrocities. They cite vows to protect Madero and the exchange of kisses on a sacred medallion, plus subsequent demands for Madero and Vice President Suárez's deaths by Huerta associates.

Huerta Maderos Cuba Mexico Spectalto Washington Post Fittaburgh Victoriano Huerta New York City Madero Manuel Marquez Sterling Don Pedro Lascurlan

Huerta Denies Giving Rights to Japan and Defends Mexico

In a formal denial, Gen Victoriano Huerta rejects Carranza and Villista charges that Mexico caved to Japan. He reiterates readiness to defend Mexico, vows no sale of Mexican territory, and asserts Mexico should be governed by Mexicans with the Monroe Doctrine as a principle.

Japan New York New York Herald Victoriano Huerta Carranza Villista Lower California Tokyo Gen Huerta Mexico Huerta United States

President Urged to Deport Gen Huerta Protests Reach White House

Large demonstrators, mainly Mexicana residents in the United States, urge the deportation or arrest of former provisional Mexican president General Huerta. The messages to the State and Labour Departments request various actions, with no presidential comment or instruction.

United States Gen Huerta Mexico White House Wilson

Funeral services for Mrs M D Church and Mr Bfebile 10 Church

Funeral services for Mrs M D Church who died Wednesday morning were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock from the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W Woodward 201B Wr eoming avenue northwest The Rev Dr Samuel H Greene pastor of Cahary Baptist Church officiated Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery The pallbearers were Howard Plummer of New York George Everett Willam Everett Robert Dove Max Kauffmann and C Church

Bfebile W Woodward Wreoming Avenue Samuel H Greene Cahary Baptist Church Oak Hill Cemetery Howard Plummer New York George Everett Willam Everett Robert Dove Max Kauffmann C Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Matteawan Habeis Irnabl Vordis Macteawan Tun Fapicton Georgetown Oak Hall Hass Priday James A Hannan Bomneral Tennsylvani Avenue Orlock NL Steplers Cathodc Tauren Elatives Jim Maednes Caroline Copneloy Hiisa Cstreet Or Gerns En Satur Las Ftongressional Cemein PrRivbalas Hee Brawley Wiuhanty United Spradmp Tomneral Glivet New Loch I Frink Ellen Bourse Zurhorst CAP ST. Cares Lincoln W. R. Speare F Street N. W Frank A Speare Phoe—Melo WM. H. Sardo & CO Hoatne Madfan Chapel Tomobile Servior Thos S. Sergeon R. A. Cainert M. Hindle Puneral H. Small & Sons 15Th H Streets Aldorf Astoria Broadway U. S. Senate Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich Met Repetitan al- Badr Tie Webicles Roosevelt Taft Tari Altreth Geo MO Aldade Screte Mercy Saul Alduch Atari H Ny Vlers Tng Trust Man of Marsiinb Ats Sia Moir Vermont Trent Rivera Kaw Federal Reserve Uncle Sam South Waltham Elgins Howards Gruen-Verithin Umepieces R. Harris & CO Tokalon Co., Inc Providence R. J Grace Church James Dew Perrys Protestant Episcopal Church of Tes Aldrac Wise Aldritch John Lt Rockefeller Winthrop Aldrich John Aldichs John 1 Rockefeller Jr Tomight Colorado Tron Gompiny Federal Industrial Relations Commission West Sumer Manniger Wehink Hausevette Wildrich Wisdeugster Wismars Jofn Rockefeller Alhath Ms Rockefeller Pani Alditch Iff Uoolutsione Nibuster Fey Watletty Jana Pat Bryan Daniels Shannon New Jersey Thomas B Shannon Newark Ag Isaac Iowa National Committee Wade Democratic Party Daniels Nas Ivery Dr. Shannon Capital Traction Company Commission I Street Seventeenth Street Public Utilities Commission Washington Railway and Electric Company Seventeenth Thirteenth Streets Sret U Streets Connecticut Avenue Jackson Place Pennsylvania Avenue Y Street Fourteenth Fifteenth Streets Fifteenth Street He Street Seventh Street Seventh and Catreete Louisiana Avenue Eighteenth Street Atreeta L Streets Fourteenth Street H Street Seventh Streets Seventh Fifteenth New York Avenue Seventeenth Streets State War and Navy HT Street Navy Army Edward McC. Noel Surgeon General’s Office Auto Bandits Paris Lulius Parl Jascarian Suart Bigod Suarz Lascurian Sass Rodolfo Rees Gen. Huerta The U. S Parcel Post
Search Courier

Search the Washington Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication