Funeral Directors and Embalmers in Washington DC
Historical Washington funeral ads list multiple firms with directors embalmers and services. Entries include J William Lee George Zurhorst Frank Geier Sons and others with addresses on 10th Street Northwest 14th Street and F Street Northwest. Many offer open day and night service modern chapels and livery connections with telephone numbers.
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
Catholic Centennial Fetes Begin at New York Cathedral
Priests and thousands gather at St Patrick's Cathedral to mark the Catholic centenary in New York City. Masses and patriotic displays accompany the diocese’s celebration of the 1898 diocese elevation by Pope Pius VII. Flags flutter as the crowd fills the cathedral for solemn services and a morning celebration.
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Washington Post
New York
Archdiocese of
Pius VII
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Fifth Avenue
Ami
Oelack
Obituary notices and death announcements mixed text
Fragmentary obituary items list several individuals with vague details including names Bryant Byrd Mary Maria and others. The legible parts reference ages, dates in April 1998, and funeral or burial plans at unspecified churches and cemeteries with scattered addresses and family relations unclear due to OCR damage.
Welcome for Cardinal Logue at New York Archdiocese
A jubilant Catholic ceremony in New York welcomed Cardinal Logue with archbishop Farley presiding. The procession featured Archbishop Parney and Mgr Lavelle, followed by two pages and deacons. Farley preached, praising the primate as a symbol of 1300 years of Irish Catholic continuity.
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Mgr
Lavelie
Archbishop Parney
Cardinal Logue
Ireland
St. Patrick
Armagh
Archbishop Farley
John
Holy City
New Jerusalem
Farley
Hudson
Early Catholic History from the New York World
The piece traces the New York Catholic Diocese's growth from the early 1800s, noting St Patrick’s first cathedral on Mott Street and its Ascension Day dedication. It highlights waves of immigration, nationalities represented, and the cosmopolitan composition of the diocese with many churches across Manhattan.
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 Damages Bristol County Bridge in Fall River
A dynamite blast early today heavily damaged the Bristol County steel bridge linking Fall River and Somerset across the Taunton River. The explosion likely involved at least fifty pounds of dynamite, smashing windows citywide and waking residents in their night attire. Contractors Holbrook Cabot Hollins of Boston employ nonunion workers and have faced prior wrecking attempts in Baltimore Philadelphia and New York.
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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 Rev W G Eggleston Dies at Ninety Four
Rev William G Eggleston, the oldest member of the Baltimore conférence Methodist Episcopal Church South, died after a long illness at his Middletown home. Ordained in 1837, he served nearly every appointment in the Baltimore conference 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
Southern revolt boosts Culberson in Democratic row
A Louisiana backed plan to nominate Senator Culberson is urged as the path for the South to control the Denver convention and shape a platform. The author argues the solid South could carry New York New Jersey Connecticut and Delaware, with Indiana and the midwest aiding a Democratic victory, if unity with Bryan’s allies is achieved.
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Louisiana
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Delaware
Culberson
Charles Culberson
Texas
East
Middle West
Bryant
Missouri River
Bryan
California
Iowa
Kansas
Roosevelt
Taft
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Minnesota
Nevada
Massachusetts
Denver
Hughes Warns Senators Over Race Track Betting Fight
Gov. Hughes spoke at Albany and Troy mass meetings protesting Senator Grattan and Senator Boyce for not backing legislation to curb race track betting. He warned the issue could return at the extra session or in the next campaign and urged political leaders and representatives to reckon with it.
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Washington Po
Albany
Gov. Hughes
Troy
Grattan
Boyce
Rensselaer
Harmanus Bleecker Hall
Taft Denies Rumor of Resignation at Chicago Convention
Secretary of War Taft dismissed a Havana dispatch quoting Thomas F. Egan of Cincinnati as saying Taft would resign if nominated at Chicago and that Governor Magoon would take his place. Taft stated there was no foundation. He planned to speak in Bridgeport and New York, returning Wednesday.
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Taft
Havana
Thomas F. Egan
Cincinnati
Chicago
Magoon
Cuba
Bridgeport
Conn
New York
Secretary Taft Misquotes Stir Union Clash Tale
Secretary Taft refutes New York socialist section remarks claiming a looming labor versus capital clash. He says stenographic notes show his true statement: laborers must unite in organizations to secure fair share in joint value, while peaceably resolving future conflicts. He spoke amid travel plans from Washington to Bridgeport and New York Carnegie Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wad-Tatt
Washington
Bridgeport
New York
Civic Forum
Carnegie Hall
Carle
Socialist Party
Chicago
Crane Seen as Taft Running Mate Prospect in New England
Massachusetts Senator W Murray Crane, long wary of the vice presidency, is increasingly cited by Taft supporters as a potential running mate. Taft backers claim New England will be solid for Taft, aiming to block Hughes or Fort while Ballot plans unfold. Kentucky results favor Fairbanks, with Bradley slated to head the delegation.
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Gov
Hughes
Taft
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Frank H. Hitchcock
Crane
Hhltceock
New England
Ohio
Delegates Go Uninstructed In Democratic State Convention
Trenton N J April 2 the Democratic State convention will choose twenty four delegates to Denver. About 1200 delegates are expected. Most will be uninstructed and oppose Bryan as first choice though Hudson County led by Robert Davis endorses Bryan for delegate at large. Smith Katzenbach Jr and Martine contest influence as anti Bryan forces shape district selections.
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Robert Davis
Hudson County
Trenton
N. J
Denver
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Davis
Smith
Essex
James E. Martine
Union County
Union
D. F. Collins
Jersey City
Colorado Taft Favored at Republican Convention
Special to The Washington Post Denver April 26 COLORADO S Republican State convention meets in Pueblo Tuesday and will be harmonious with Taft allies dominant. About 90 percent of delegates are instructed for Taft though sugar counties lag. Some counties back Roosevelt or Guggenheim and Bonynge as Teller’s successor. Hagott named for Senator.
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Washington Post
Denver
Colo
Pueblo
Taft
Roosevelt
Guggenhein
Bonynge
Teller
Sue
Hagott
Will Be All For Knox At Harrisburg Convention
Harrisburg April 26 Headquarters will open tomorrow for the Republican State convention to be held Wednesday. The advance guard will arrive in the morning and an enthusiastic Knox boom is expected to gain support. Senator's admirers will open headquarters tomorrow night at the Commonwealth Hotel and seek strong endorsement in the platform.
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Harrisburg
Knox
Commonwealth Hotel
Police Hero Saves Man From Potomac River
Mounted Policeman Berkig of the Seventh precinct risked his life to rescue Charles Boman from drowning in the Potomac River early yesterday. Boman, in a small boat near Conduit Road, toppled when a trail craft upset as he stood. Berkig, alerted by cries, rode to the scene, swam to the sinking man, and brought him ashore, later delivering him to his home.
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Berkig
Seventh Precinct
Charles Boman
Potomac River
Boman
Conduit
Berkin
Robbed of their clothing on Sabbath day river rove
Six young men swimming above Richmond Virginia were stripped by thieves and left to seek clothes after nightfall. Names include Allen Clements Hunter Elliot Posie Lester Carter Ruskell Joseph Montgomery and George Lambeth. Police search for likely vagrants. Also in Ithaca Stewart Woodford prize of $100 gold won by Elizabeth Cook, an Ithaca college student.
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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 for city officials after concert
The Columbia Fire Engine Company plans a 7:30 pm special meeting to discuss a concert by the Washington Naval Gun Factory Band for the benefit of the company. After the show, band members, Mayor Paff, fire officials, and other Alexandria officers will attend a banquet. A special train will carry Washington visitors home after midnight. Proceeds aid a band for the Virginia State Volunteer Firemen's Association convention.
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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 Advertisement Notice
Letters of Credit Foreign Drafts Express Checks 83,000,600 Capital 1,700,000 Surplus shown for the American Security and Trust Company located at the northwest corner of Fifteenth and Pennsylvania avenues.
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American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
Pennsylvania Avenues
Local craftsman remembered in Alexandria obituary
Igo and for many years conducted a sad diery and harness making establishment on Kingstreat. His widow, three daughters, and a son survive. The body will be brought to Alexandria for interment. Freight Yard Employe Taken Tl, Hubert Dudford, an employe at the Potomac freight yards in Alexandria County, became ill while at work yesterday afternoon. He was removed to the Alexandria Hospital, where it was held he was threatened with appendicitis.
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Igo
Kingstreat
Alexandria
Hubert Dudford
Potomac
Alexandria County
Alexandria Hospital
Tobacco sales fall off in Lynchburg market report
Special to The Washington Post from Lynchburg Virginia dated April 24 notes receipts last week at 129.90 pounds, down more than 50 000 pounds from prior periods. Prices for common lugs and wrappers rise, leaf grades up to 16 and 30 dollars for fine wrappers, with overall market activity lively. Petersburg report dated April 26 shows most of last year’s crop sold, weekly sales 989 pounds and total 5 046 240 pounds to date, with a smaller new crop anticipated due to scarce farm favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Lynchburg
Petersburg
Seven Years' Chase Ends Mills Arrest in Philadelphia
Philadelphia April 24 after eluding authorities for seven years William J Mills a NY insurance representative was captured and held for North Carolina where he is sought for embezzling 2500 in insurance premiums from Miss Hattie W Bryant now Mrs McLaughlin of Laurinba NC. Mills allegedly received 1400 toy deposit on her wedding day in December 1901. A jealous woman led police to his location.
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Philadelphia
Ww. J. Mills
North Carolina
Hattie W. Bryant
McLaughlin
Laurinburg
N.C
Mills
New York
Morgantown Line Begun To Pittsburg Rail Link
Morgantown line project in West Virginia begins as Browns ville Masontown and Smithfeld Street Railway Company starts work on an electric rail link to Pittsburgh. Several hundred men employed on Brownsville to Masontown section. Penn. Railroad Construction Co. won contract. Expected rapid transit to many coal belt towns within a year. Authorized capital $3.5 million with large subscriber interest.
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Washington Post
Grafton
W. Va
Morgantown
Pittsburg
Brownsville
Masontown
Smithfeld
Pennsylvania Railroad Construction Company
Camden Funeral in Parkersburg for Former Senator Camden
The body of former United States Senator Johnson WN Camden arrived in Parkersburg from Baltimore at 12 25 this afternoon. Funeral services are set for Monday at 3 o clock from Trinity Episcopal Church and interment will follow at 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 Parkersburg
Special to The Washington Post from Parkersburg West Virginia dated April 26 reports Clyde Sams thirteen accidentally shot and killed his eight year old brother Bud while attempting to shoot a water snake with a rifle. In Charlestown West Virginia also dated April 26 the Democratic primaries in Jefferson County produced nominations for judge and sheriff along with county and state offices.
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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
Asheville Bride Elopes for Marion Marriage to Rex Bostic
Evelyn Watkins, eighteen, escapes her Asheville home by ladder and marries Rex Bostic in Marion, North Carolina after elopement plans with friends. Her fiancé reported the wedding by telegram to her former fiancé James Lee and her parents later forgave them.
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Washington
Asheville
N. C
Evelyn
Charlotte
Rex
Vanburen B. Bostic
Rex Bostic
Marion
WNWC
Bostic
Miss Watkins
Death of Lieut Charles Faulkner in West Virginia
Lieut. Charles Pierce Faulkner eldest son of former Senator Charles P. Faulkner dies at Boydville near Martinsburg at thirty seven after a paralytic stroke. Born in Martinsburg he was educated at Virginia Military Institute and served as first lieutenant in the regular army in Cuba the Philippines and China. After retirement he 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 P. Faulkner
Boydville
Martinsburg
Faulkner
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Tie
Cuba
Philippines
China
West Virginia
Expect Ellyson to Win in Virginia Delegates Fight
Reports from Washington say four Denver delegates will be Martin Daniel Hay and Swanson with Ellyson not retained as state chair. It is believed Martin Daniel Swanson and R Tate Irvine will be delegates at large, with Samuel L Kelley of Richmond and Judge Samuel W Willams of Wythe as electors at large. Ellyson reportedly to succeed himself as chairman. In Newport News a swimmer, Lem Harwood, 22, of Lee Hall, drowned in James River after attempting to reach a boat. body recovered.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Washington
Denver
Martin
Daniel
Hay
Swanson
Ellyson
State Committee
R. Tate Irvine
Samuel L. Kelley
Samuel W. Willams
Wythe
Mr. Ellyson
Imself
James River
Newport News
Lem Harwood
Lee Hall
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Bewith Bryant
Manmm
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Devate
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14Th St. N. Ww
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Empire State
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Kentucky
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Fearbanks
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Bradley
Republican State Organization
Louisville
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Colorado
Will
Howard
New York Connection
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Galey & Lord
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Paris
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Eillife Lexluil
Fayette Street
Duke
Princess Street
Washington Southern Railway
Battery Rogers
Guthrie
Charles E. Guthrie
Four Faces
C. EB. Outcalt
Pleasure Club
Happy Tome Pleasure Club
Belmont
Fairfax County
Bishop Gibson
KR. A. Gibson
Virginia
St Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
S. A. Wallis
Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia
Bowie
First Baptist Church
W. F. Wisher
Andrew J. Hudson
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Mr. Hudson
Letters of Credit
Morgantown Line
New Elecirie Road
Lad
Evelyn Watkins
Father
Marion, N. C
Lieut. Faulkner
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