Funeral Directors and Embalmers in Washington DC Area
Directory style listing of multiple funeral homes and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers including J W Lee John Er Wright Co Roe Harvey's Sons W R Speare Sardo & Co Thos S Ser geon Costello Frank Geier's Sons Geo P Zurhorst George C Shaffer Georg A Comley florist. Information is presented as a community notice of services and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. William Lee
Coanerton
Ma Ave
Telephone
John ER. Wright
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Atriady
H. Sardo & Co
Lincoln
Sergeon
R. & Cain
A. Costello
Frank Geier’s Sons
Seventh St
North Br
Geo. P. Zurhorst
Capitol St
Geo. C. Shaffer
Florist
George A. Comley
Wisconsin Ave
Catholic Centenary Celebrations Begin in New York Cathedral
In New York archdiocese ceremonies marked the Catholic centenary since the church’s diocese elevation by Pope Pius VII. At St Patrick’s Cathedral crowds gathered for early mass and a solemn mass of thanksgiving amid patriotic displays with American flags along Fifth Avenue.
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Washington Post
New York
Archdiocese of
Pius VII
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Fifth Avenue
Ami
Oelack
Ireland
St. Patrick
Armagh
Cardinal Logue
Archbishop Farley
John
Holy City
New Jerusalem
Farley
Hudson
Obituary notices mixed with scattered OCR fragments
Fragmented obituaries list several names and dates with unclear relations. Details garbled include ages 11 months, 1895 to 1998 dates, and locations such as Man, William, and Mary with burial notes and private services. The text is too damaged to extract a coherent single profile.
Early Catholic History Explains New York Diocese Diversity
From the New York World, the article traces the first St Patrick's in Mott Street, its Ascension Day dedication, and the current cosmopolitan makeup of the New York Catholic population. It notes mass languages, immigration waves, and diverse parish concentrations including Italian, German, Bohemian, French, Polish, Hungarian, Ruthenian, Albanian, and others across Manhattan. It highlights the large foreign-born parentage, ethnic church distribution, and a dedicated church for Black Catholics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Diocese of
Carroll
St. Patri
Mott Street
Isis
St. Patrick's
Fifth Avenue
Ecclesiastic Center
Manhattan
St. Benedic
Dynamite Wrecks Bristol County Bridge
In Fall River Massachusetts on April 26 a dynamite explosion badly damages the Bristol County steel bridge across the Taunton River linking to Somerset. The contractors Holbrook Cabot and Hollins of Boston employ nonunion workers and face a $15,000 loss. a fifty pound charge was used to blow the granite pier. The blast rattled North Fall River, shattering windows as residents fled in night attire. The firm has suffered prior wreck attempts in Baltimore Philadelphia and New York City.
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Fall River
Mass
Bristol County Steel
Somerset
Taunton River
Ap River
Holbrook, Cabot & Hollins
Boston
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Bronx
New York
Aged Minister Dead Rev W G Eggleston Dies at 94
Rev William G Eggleston, oldest Baltimore conference member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, died after a long illness at Middletown residence. He was ninety four, ordained in 1837, and served most appointments before retiring about twelve years ago.
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W. G. Eggleston
Washington, Pas
Winchester
William G. Eggleston
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Middletown
Mr. Eggleston
Guthrie
Charles E. Guthrie
Four Faces
Alexandria
C. EB. Outcalt
Andrew J. Hudson
King Street
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Mr. Hudson
Southern revolt boosts Culberson as Davis era reform
A Louisiana Congressman endorses Senator Culberson of Texas as a strong Democratic nominee, arguing the South can decide the Denver convention and push a platform favorable to its interests. The piece supports a Culberson victory, notes his Texas leadership, and predicts a broader regional shift toward a nationwide Democratic win in November.
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Culberson
Charles Culberson
Texas
East
Middle West
Bryant
Missouri River
Bryan
California
Iowa
Kansas
Roosevelt
Taft
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Delaware
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Minnesota
Nevada
Massachusetts
Denver
Sam
Siress
United States
South
Catherson
Wit Will
Hughes Warns Senators Over Race Betting
Special to The Washington Post Albany April 26 Gov Hughes spoke at mass meetings in Albany and Troy criticizing Sen Grattan of Albany and Sen Boyce of Rensselaer for not backing his bid to curb race track betting. He warned the issue would be settled in the extra session or become a campaign issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Po
Albany
Gov. Hughes
Troy
Grattan
Boyce
Rensselaer
Harmanus Bleecker Hall
Taft Denies Rumor On War Secretary Post
Secretary of War Taft dismissed a Havana dispatch that quoted Thomas F. Egan of Cincinnati claiming Taft would resign if named at Chicago and that Governor Magoon would replace him. Taft said there was no foundation and announced plans to speak in Bridgeport and New York before returning Wednesday.
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Taft
Havana
Thomas F. Egan
Cincinnati
Chicago
Magoon
Cuba
Bridgeport
Conn
New York
Taft comments spark labor capital controversy misquote
Secretary Taft clarified a New York Socialist party report misrepresenting his Chicago speech. He said workers must unite in unions to gain leverage in the inevitable clash with capital, and warned progress depends on peaceful settlement. He provided stenographic notes to support his actual words.
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Wad-Tatt
Washington
Bridgeport
New York
Civic Forum
Carnegie Hall
Carle
Socialist Party
Chicago
Crane Bid For Vice Presidency Gains Steam In Taft Camp
Massachusetts Senator W Murray Crane is courted as a potential Taft running mate as New England delegates move toward solid support for the Ohio candidate. Taft allies claim Kentucky favors Fairbanks, while Hughes chances fade, and President Taft forecasts a first ballot nomination amid party maneuvering before the Chicago convention.
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W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Taft
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Frank H. Hitchcock
Crane
Hhltceock
New England
Ohio
Delegates Go Uninstructed At New Jersey Democratic Rally
In Trenton on April 2 the Democratic State convention will choose twenty four delegates to Denver. About 1,200 attend. Delegates are expected to be uninstructed with many anti Bryan figures. Hudson County leader Robert Davis supports Bryan for delegate at large. James Smith Jr and Frank Katzenbach Jr vie for influence while Essex leaders oppose Davis. Union County ally James E Martine aims for delegation but faces district opposition. District caucuses set for Friday night and Monday night in Jersey City.
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Robert Davis
Hudson County
Trenton
N. J
Denver
Bryan
Davis
Smith
Essex
James E. Martine
Union County
Mr. Bryan
Union
D. F. Collins
Jersey City
Trent
Colorado for Taft at Republican state convention
Special to The Washington Post from Denver April 26 reports the Colorado Republican state convention set for Pueblo Tuesday will be harmonious and Taft dominated. About 90 percent of delegates are instructed for Taft with a few counties backing Roosevelt or Guggenheim and Bonynge as a second choice. Some counties also backed Hagott for senator.
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Washington Post
Denver
Colo
Pueblo
Taft
Roosevelt
Guggenheim
Bonynge
Teller
Sue
Hagott
Will Be All for Knox Headquarter Opens
Harrisburg April 26. Headquarters will open tomorrow for the Republican State convention to be held on Wednesday. The advance guard will arrive in the morning. Attendance not expected to be large but Knox supporters promise enthusiastic backing. Admirers will open headquarters tomorrow night at the Commonwealth Hotel with a strong platform endorsement expected.
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Harrisburg
Knox
Commonwealth Hotel
Policeman Bravely Dives to Save Man From Potomac
Seventh precinct mounted officer Berkig rushed from his station after hearing cries and plunged into the Potomac to rescue Charles Boman who tipped from his small boat near Conduit road. Boman, who had planned to stay on the water overnight, was saved and later returned home. He said the boat upset as he rose.
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Lfe
Berkig
Seventh Precinct
Charles Boman
Potomac River
Boman
Berkin
Robbed youths forced to wait for night in James River
In Richmond Va on a warm Sabbath six young men Allen Clements Hunter Elliot Posie Lester Carter Ruskell Joseph Montgomery and George Lambeth were robbed of their clothing while bathing in the James River above the city today. Thieves believed to be tramps are being sought by county police. Ithaca prize: Elizabeth Cook won Stewart L Woodford oratorical prize of 100 dollars in gold.
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Washington Pass
Richmond
James River
Allen Clements
Hunter Elliot
Posie Lester
Carter Ruskell
Joseph Montgomery
George Lambeth
Ithaca, N. x
Apriu-zo
Stewart L. Woodford
Elizabeth Cook
Misa Cookig
Ithaca
Wealer
College of Arts and Beleners
Benefit for Fire Fighters Banquet After the Entertainment
A Columbia Fire Engine Company special meeting tonight will prep for next Friday's Naval Gun Factory Band benefit concert. After the concert, band members, Mayor Paff, city officials, and other Alexandria fire officers will attend a banquet. Proceeds help fund a band for next Virginia State Volunteer Firemen's Association convention. A special train will return Washington visitors to their homes about midnight.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Columbia Fire Engine Company
Naval Gun Factory Band
Washington
Paff
Board of Fire Wardens
Columbia Company
Young Men's Sodality Lyceum
Virginia State Volunteer Firemen's Association
American Security and Trust Company Ad Card
Letters of Credit Foreign Drafts Express Checks 83,000,600 Capital 1,700,000 Surplus Northwest corner of Fifteenth and Pennsylvania avenues.
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American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
Pennsylvania Avenus
Obituary and accident note from Alexandria region
A long running King Street harness shop owner dies leaving a widow and three daughters and a son. The body will be moved to Alexandria for interment. In Alexandria County, freight yard worker Hubert Dudford fell ill at the Potomac yards and was hospitalized with suspected appendicitis.
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Alexandria
Hubert Dudford
Potomac
Alexandria County
Alexandria Hospital
Tobacco sales fall off in Lynchburg market report
Special to The Washington Post from Lynchburg Virginia April 2 notes receipts for the last week at 129.90 pounds a drop of more than 5000 pounds. Prices for lugs slugs leaf wrappers ranged from 6.70 to 30 dollars with weak leaves higher. Petersburg market reports indicate last year’s crop nearly sold, with 989 pounds sold last week and total sales to date at 5,046,240 pounds. The new crop outlook remains small as farm favor is scarce.
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Washington Post
Lynchburg
Petersburg
Seven Years Chase Ends as Mills Is Arrested in Philadelphia
W J Mills, sought for embezzling 4500 dollars in insurance premiums from Miss Hattie Bryant now Mrs McLaughlin of Laurinburg North Carolina, was captured in Philadelphia after seven years on the run. He allegedly took the money on the day of her marriage and deposited 1400 in a bank. North Carolina officials requested his extradition. A jealous woman allegedly led to his discovery.
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Philadelphia
W. J. Mills
North Carolina
Hattie W. Bryant
McLaughlin
Laurinburg
N.C
Mills
New York
Bryant
Insurance
Morgantown Line Begun With Brownsville Co Work
Grafton April 26 work on the electric line to connect Morgantown West Virginia with Pittsburgh Pennsylvania has begun by the Browns ville Masontown and Smithfeld Street Railway Company. Several hundred men are at work on the Brownsville to Masontown division and more will be added this week. The contract was awarded to the Pennsylvania Railroad Construction Company. At least twenty thriving towns in the coal and coke belt are expected to have rapid transit within a year. Authorized capital is 3 1 2 5 0 0 0 and 0 0 0 0 has been subscribed.
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Washington Post
Grafton
W. Va
Morgantown
Pittsburg
Brownsville
Masontown
Smithfeld
Pennsylvania Railroad Construction Company
Camden Funeral Today for Former Senator Camden
The body of former United States Senator Johnson WN Camden was brought from Baltimore to Parkersburg West Virginia at 12 25 PM. The funeral services are set for Monday at 3 00 PM from Trinity Episcopal Church with interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
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Odd Fellows
Potomac and
Sarepta
Order of Odd Fellows
Alexandria
Odd Fellowship
United States
Race Protestant Episcopal Church
Edgar Carpenter
Potomac Lodge
Washington Post
Parkersburg
W. Va
Johnson WN
Camden
Baltimore
Trinity Episcopal Church
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Boy Killed by Brother in Water Snake Shoot
Parkersburg West Virginia April 26 Clyde Sams thirteen accidentally shot and killed his brother Bud Sams eight while trying to shoot a water snake with a rifle. In Charlestown West Virginia April 26 Democratic primaries in Jefferson County nominated John B Kearfott for legislature Charles D Wysong for sheriff Charles A Johnson for county clerk John M Daniel for circuit clerk George D Moore for state's attorney and Charles W Conrad for assessor. William Campbell a Jefferson County state senator claims twenty delegates while A C McIntyre reports eighteen with several precincts to hear from.
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Washington
Parkersburg
W. Va
Clyde Sams
Bud Sams
Charlestown
Jefferson County
John B. Kearfott
Charles D. Wysong
Charles A. Johnson
John M. Daniel
George D. Moore
Charles W. Conrad
William Campbell
A. C. McIntyre
Berkeley Springs
Miss Evelyn Watkins Elopes to wed in Marion
Evelyn Watkins of Asheville fled her father’s home by night window with a ladder and married Rex Bostic in Marion North Carolina. The couple arrived by train with a license and friends minutes after Miss Watkins reached Marion. Her parents later forgave and urged them to return home.
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Evelyn Watkins
Asheville
Father
Bostic
Marion, N. C
Washington
N. C
Evelyn
Charlotte
Rex
Vanburen B. Bostic
Rex Bostic
Marion
W. C
Virginia
Lee
Ashesville
Trousseau
Miss Watkina
Miss Watkins
Death of Lieut Faulkner at Boydville home
Special report from Wheeling WV notes the death of Lieut Charles Pierce Faulkner aged 37 at the family home Boydville near Martinsburg after a paralytic stroke. Born in Martinsburg and educated at Virginia Military Institute he served as first lieutenant in Cuba the Philippines and China. He later worked in Washington before returning home for health reasons. Survived by his father, stepmother and two sisters.
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Washington
Wheeling
W. Va
Charles Pierce Faulkner
Charles PL Faulkner
Boydville
Martinsburg
Faulkner
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Tie
Cuba
Philippines
China
West Virginia
EXPECT ELLYSON TO WIN IN DENVER DELEGATES FATE
Richmond reports from Washington say four Denver delegates will be Martin Daniel Hay and Swanson with Ellyson not retained as head of the state committee. Other changes expected include Martin Daniel Swanson and Tate Irvine as delegates at large and Kelley and Williams as electors at large. Swimmer drowns in James River at Newport News Lem Harwood 22 of Lee Hall drowned while swimming to a boat. body recovered.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Washington
Denver
Martin
Daniel
Hay
Swanson
Ellyson
State Committee
BR. Tate Irvine
Samuel L. Kelley
Samuel W. Willams
Wythe
Mr. Ellyson
Impeiing
James River
Newport News
Lem Harwood
Lee Hall
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Republican State Organization
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New York Connection
James McCreery & Co
Galey & Lord
Soie
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Princess Street
Washington Southern Railway
Battery Rogers
Pleasure Club
Happy Tome Pleasure Club
Angalow
Belmont
Fairfax County
Bishop Gibson
HR. A. Gibson
St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church
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S. A. Wallis
Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia
Bowie
First Baptist Church
W. F. Wisher
Letters of Credit
Morgantown Line
Lad
Lieut. Faulkner
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