New York Plot Aims to Oust Castro in Venezuela
Senor Don August F Pulido long a Caracas envoy in Washington is in New York planning a revolution to topple Castro. Venezuelan exiles and some Americans reportedly seek armed support or funds to move against Castro amid deteriorating U S relations and fears of a broader regional upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August F. Pulido
Washington
Venezuela
Castro
New York
Pulido
America
Pulide
Herschez Asphalt Company
Death notices and funeral notices from Washington area
Series of late 1900s death notices and funeral announcements listing individuals such as Barnes, Charles W., Crist, Gleason, Hugginson, Johnson, Moore, and Elizabeth Gleason with burial or interment details. Notices include service times, residences, and associated funeral directors like John R. Wright Company and GEO. P. Zurhorst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Hart Ferry
Wylvn
Wea
Barnes General
John R. Wright Company
Tenth Street
Arlington Cemeer
Charles W
Virginia
Camden
Friends
Quincy Street
Petworth
Eighth and I Streets
Hugginson
Startatarg
Congressional
Johnson
Mission Day Draws Clergy at Baltimore District Conference
Rockville Md 12 Today mission day at Southern Methodist Church Baltimore district annual conference of the M E Church South. Morning session framed by Laymen Missionary Movement led by William H Talbott of the Baltimore bar. afternoon sessions featured Rev W H Best on Women s Work Home and Foreign. Morning sermon by Rev M D Mitchell of St John s Emanuel Church Baltimore. Evening pulpit by Rev Forest J Prettyman of Trinity Church Baltimore. Attending ministers include Beverly W Bond Henry W Burings John C Copenhaver J H Wilhite Ernest L Woolfe M D Mitchel C D Harris William L Smith 8 A Parker W H Best J H Kuhlmann Isaac W Canter G H Fielding Forest J Pretty man B B Switzer J W McNeill H L Bivens W P Johnson C L Kennard M D Keen W C Smith C M Hesser J H Dulaney S J L Dulaney BRie Fults George Hasel E Barbour Rip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Sportel
Washington Post
Rockville
Southern Methodist Church
M E. Church South
Sesson
Missionary Movement
William H. Talbott
W. H. Best
M. D Mitchell
St. John’s Emanuel Church
Forest J. Prettyman
Trinity Church
Beverly W. Bond
Henry W. Bur‘ings
John C. Copenhaver
J. H. Wilhite
Ernest
W. C. Smith
C. M. Hesser
3. H. Dulaney
S. J. L. Dulaney
Brie Fults
George Hasel
E. Barbour
Express Agent in Tolls Charged With Embezzling Funds
Edgar M. Brenneman, a Cumberland Md express agent, was arrested on a charge of embezzling 1574.69 dollars from the Cumberland office. Bail set at 4 dollars. warrant sworn by route agent W T Trenary. Evidence reviewed by travelers and auditor Herbert E. Koon confirmed shortages. Brenneman bonded originally by Fidelity and Deposit Co of Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Washington Post
Edgar M. Brenneman
United States Express Company
Justice Wilson
Brenneman
W. ‘Trenary
Trenary
Herbert E. Koon
Fidelity and Deposit Company
Baltimore
Co. O. D
Cme
New York
Warship Gun Accident Kills Six at French School Ship
At Toulon on August 12 six crew members died and eighteen were hurt when a breech blew out on a 164 millimeter gun aboard the gunnery school ship Couronne off Les Latins d Hyeres. Officials blamed B powder decomposition, noting prior disasters, while witnesses said overheating played a role as shells exploded sending flames over the turret and maiming several men. The Couronne, an old vessel with boilers updated in 1828, hosts 1022 crew and 34 guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulon
Couroupe
Les
Hyerds
Grandfather of Lieut Sheridan Propped as Dead by Mortality Tables
Brig. Gen. Daniel H. Rucker aged 96 was declared dead by his life insurer under mortality tables and the policy paid out. He and family note the oddity, while his daughter laments publicity and the strain on an elderly man. Born 1812 in New Jersey, Rucker served from 1837 and retired in 1883 after Civil War service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel H. Rucker
Rucker
Gen. Rucker
Jefferson Place
Insurance Company
New Jersey
Philp H. Sheridan
Louise
Sarah Rucker
Lieut
Phil Sheridan
Printers League Seeks Harmony With Typographical Union
Boston Aug 2 The Printers League employer group presented its stance to the International Typographical Union convention. Charles Francis of New York urged peace and harmony, arbitration over settlements, and cooperation with the union. The by laws were changed to tighten rules on foremen in union shops to curb dismissals. The convention adjourns tomorrow after nominating sites for next meeting amid a lively contest among Minneapolis Seattle and St Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Printers’ League
Charles Francis
New York
League
St. Joseph
Seattle
Minneapolis
Francis
League Néwke
Trovises
Alp
Frien
Delays in Hazing Decision at West Point
Secretary Wright awaits information from Col. Scott commandant of the United States Military Academy at West Point before ruling on eight cadets charged with hazing. Scott is away at Fort Ethan Allen horse tests, delaying the decision. A ruling is expected before week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
West Point
Col. Scott
United States Military Academy
War
Avi
Col.Scott
Fort Ethan Aller
Spofford Dies in New Hampshire at 72
Ainsworth Rand Spofford longtime head of the Library of Congress died at 5 PM Tuesday in Holderness New Hampshire after a stroke of paralysis He served 47 years with the library transforming it from 7000 volumes to over 2 6 million He was born September 12 1825 in Gilmanton NH and survived by his daughter Florence His funeral is expected in Washington at the family residence 1621 Massachusetts Avenue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth Rand
Spofford
Congressional Library
Lew Wallace
Boks
Harvard
Cambridge
South
Gilmanton
N. H
A. Spofford
John Spefford
Yorkshire
England
Georgetown
Mass
Cincinnati
Cinginnati Commercial
Library, of Congress
Lbrarian
Tia
Sarah FP. Partridge
Florence Spofford
Washington
Massachusetts Avenue
Weather Summary and Local Notes from August Weather Day
Weather conditions report from Washington shows cooler settling trends with a lone low in the upper Mississippi valley and Gulf areas experiencing rain. Heavy showers hit eastern Iowa and parts of Ohio, with Chicago reporting 4.34 inches since Tuesday. temperatures varied, with warmth in the East and South easing in Missouri and Northwest. Local readings included midnight 71, 68, 72, 78, 85, 88, 83, and 78, with a maximum 93 and humidity around 0.98 at 8 a.m. through 10 p.m. The page also notes a Cabell County Democratic ticket and brief crime mentions in Ohio and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Mississiou
Ieke
Athietic
Gulf States
Missouri
Mississippi
Teko
Northwest
Jows
Minis
Indiana
Ohio
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Mingouri
North Pacific States
Rocky Mountain
Portsmouth Vigil and Militia Stand Off Amid Race Attacks
Unrest in Portsmouth as a suspect in the murder of Policeman Winnigeder and the assault on Mrs. Powell remains at large. A man held at Deep Creek faces identification. a mob threat to lynch Stewart averts a night of violence. Militia tension eases as authorities keep the suspect hidden. rewards total up to 325 dollars from city, county, and state figures.
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Washington Post
Portamouth
Crimnally
Catherine Powell
James Strong
William Winnigeder
Deep Creek
Nortalk County
James Pope
Dennis
Stewart
Portsmouth
Reed
Armory Hall
Washington Woman Accuses Sister of Hoarding Estate for Daughter
In Los Angeles probate court Mrs May Dabney Cutter and her sister Alberta Dabney Storrs from Washington contend over the Kendall Cutter estate. The estate in Monrovia is valued around 1000, with a larger contest in Washington over 40000 in trust to Mrs Chester. David Jacobs named administrator. case postponed to Friday. Storrs formerly Alberta Dabney, tied to a prior controversial death investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Los Angeles
Cal
May Dabney Cutter
Alberta Dabney Storrs
Washington, D. C
Cutter
Kendall Cutter
David Jacobs
Mars
Storra
Alberta Dabney
Richmond Conductor Arrested in Freight Car Burglary Case
Harry Marshall, 26, of Manchester, was arrested in Richmond on August 12 charged with a string of freight car burglaries. Marshall, a train conductor, was found with seven pairs of shoes. A search warrant was issued as authorities believed he stored many goods at his home. He was not caught until police set a trap tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Harry Marshall
Manchester
Marshall
Atlantia Oast
Boiler Explosion Wrecks Sawmill In Virginia
Special to The Washington Post reports a boiler blast at William L. Mitchell’s sawmill in Jette Virginia. Mitchell suffered deep cuts and belt burns to head and body. Benjamin Gray, a White laborer, had a leg amputated after a severe injury. Fireman Daria Avent was severely burned when flying iron struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Wniporia
Wiliam L. Mitchel
Jette
Mitchell
Benjamin Gray
Daria Avent
Negra
Abby
County constable aids distressed Wade family in Rio Vista
The Washington Post reports County Constable Burch visited John D Wade’s Rio Vista home to collect a small furnishings debt. Mrs Wade pleaded for clemency as seven children, four severely ill with typhoid fever, and a newborn under four weeks old occupied the house. Measures will be taken to aid the destitute family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Richmond
Burch
John D.wade
Rio Vista
Boube
Persian autocracy thaws little before Roosevelt inquiry
John B. Jackson, US minister to Persia, arrived in London and spoke on the shah’s attitude toward constitutional government. The shah cordial but unfocused, asking only about Roosevelt and his summer plans, while showing little interest in events outside his capital. Jackson notes Persia’s constitution may evolve, but current rulers remain autocratic and uninformed about constitutional government. German stores shipped from Berlin were found petrified upon arrival, containing stones instead of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gable
Jackson
Roosevelt
Persia
Tabriz
New York
Berlin
Water company ordered to supply Jamestown Exposition
Federal Judge Waddill issued a mandamus directing the Norfolk County Water Company to restore and maintain water service to the Jamestown Exposition grounds. The ruling halts further cutoffs and compels continuous fire protection for buildings valued at over 31 million belonging to the exposition company, the federal government, and several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk, Va
Avig
Norfolk County Water Company
Exposition Grounds
Exposition Company
Waddill
Rockville Couple wed at Lovettaville home
Miss Rebecca Irene Riley and Ivy Cooper, both of Lovettaville, were married in Rockville on August 12 by Reverend Ernest L. Woolfe of the Southern Methodist Church at the Rev. Woolfe's parsonage.
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Rockville
Rebecca Irene Riley
Ivy Cooper
Lovettaville
Ernest L. Woolfe
Southern Methodist Church
Rebel Yell at Rages at Front Royal Horse Show
Opening day at Front Royal Virginia horse show draws cool weather and packed grand stand as nose to nose finishes highlight events. A fall by Annie Russell and a wartime veterans versus Virginia Volunteers battle entertain the crowd. Winners include Royal Swan and Monday Morning, with multiple placings across harness, jumpers, green hunters, flats and pony races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
An- Mie Russell
Merchant
Nie Russell
Claud Smith
Tirginia
William Robin
Leach
E. H. Weatherbe
New York
Kim
R. G. Mitchell
Boyce
Black Bess
Charles E. Clapp
Pittsburg
Plegmont
B. N. Payne
Delaplane
Royal Swan
Bowles Bros
Black Diamond
C. E Wisecarver
Riot
Herring & Metze
Rogers Bros
Nalliit
I. Ham
William Skinker
Duke of Ashleigh
Roger H. Bayly
Linepeo
Broken Bow Stable
Falr Amns
B. White
Cassanova
Kitty Clare
Lulu
I. B. Marshall
Reginald
B. Marshall
Nick
E. Bowers
Warrior
Clair
Galloway
Aurentie
Goodwin
H. BR. White
Fearless
Jacobs
Edd
Amale Russ
Kitts
G. TW. Bolen
Jack Ldndin
Dex Bros
Luke Ditger
Bo Peep
Heory” Mills
Frank
Willama Brinker
George Adwell
Roger Bros
Coyeture
Richard Wallack
Fire Threatens Ige Famine 3B. & O. Bridge Destruction
Fire at Parkersburg August 12 destroyed West Virginia Veneer and Door plant and Parkersburg Ice Company facility, damaged the Baltimore and Ohio Bridge over the Ohio River, and burned twelve residences. Low water pressure and weak water plugs hampered fire crews until a change in wind saved much of the town. losses reach about 750,000 with Ice Company the heaviest loser at 126,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W.va
West Virginia Veneer and Door Company
Parkersburg Ice Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Ohio River
Radeker Lumber Company
Auction sale of cotton goods sets new records in New York
Big auction sale in New York begins with over 82 000 cases offered and more than 800 buyers present. Shifts to small lots between one and five cases promise wide distribution benefiting trade. Expected to run beyond the week with nearly 2 000 cases of blankets and related textiles from Nashua and Alabama mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lacwe Fry
Nashua
Alabama
Virginia Obituary Notices From Various Cities
Virginia obituary notices report Danville resident Danbury age 56, a former prominent tobacconist and merchant, and Baptist minister Rev. John Hartnell Harrison dying after paralysis. Fredericksburg resident B F Booka dies at 40 leaving wife and eight relatives. Newport News Judge Moses Tredway Hughes, 71, Confederate veteran, dies after long illness with diabetes and paralysis, funeral at Old St. John’s Church tomorrow. survivors listed for each case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Dany
Culpeper
John Hartnell Harrison
Fredericksburg
B. F. ‘Booka
Spotsylvania County
Newport News
Moses ‘Tredway Hughes
Bred Whaley
Louis Hughes
Hampton
Old St. John’s Church
Laura Reynolds and George Marrow wed in Berryville home
Miss Laura Reynolds daughter of Mr and Mrs George Reynolds of Berryville married George Marrow of Newport News at the bride's parents home in Berryville. Rev Edward Wall of Grace Protestant Episcopal Church Berryville officiated at the August ceremony. Also notes M Huber and Mollie Virginia Mansfield were married today at Rev F W Moore's residence Richmond region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Laura Reynolds
George Reynolds
Berryville
George Marrow
Newport Mews
Edward Wall’ Reetor
Grace Protestant Episcopal Church
Petersburg
F. W. Moore
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Fortier
Venézuela
Legation
Com
Senor Pulido
Was
Pulido Sailead
Spain
Diplomatic Corps
Consular Service of
Constar
United States
Pulidé
France
Netherlands
Italy
Great Britain
Cincinnact Evquirer
Pittsburg Dispatch
Boater Globe
Providence Journal
Buffalo Courier
Rochester Herald
Chicago Record Herald
St. Louis Republic
Cleveland Plain Dealer
St Paul
Plougey Prewe
New York Times
Syrecuge Post
Staneara
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Geo
P. Zurhorst
APNE
Foreral Psricra
Carita
J. William Lee
Embalmer
John R. Wright Co
Puneral
Embelmers
Abarel Om
Penth
Awe
Moreh
R. F. Harvey
Junghal
Fourthrnth St
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Frank A. Speare
Mar
Thones
Main
Wm.h. Sardo
Thos
S. Sergeon
Cain
Yelevhons
A. Costello
H Street
Norther
Frank Geier
DONS
North
Geo. C. Shaffer
Owweapa
TOLLS
To-Kalon Wine’ Co
14Th St
Couronne
Iona
League of Employers
A.B. “Spofford
New Hampshire
Hiumtington
Cabell
Sherif
Joseph B. Thompson
F. F. McCullough
R.W. McWilliams
Jadisbury
Nea
Max
Rawn- Asheville
N.C
Atlanta
Atlantic
Bismarck
Buffalo
Iil
Cincinnard
Cheyenne
Davenport
Iowa
Denver
Colo
Galveston
Nebr
Pittabure
Portland
Salt Lake
Harpers Ferry
Beeling
wWegro
Walter Burke
Winiigder
Gov. Swanson
Norfolk County
Powell
Knights of Pythias
May D.’ Cutter
California
Washingtonian
Shah Isndieferent
Mittister Jackson
Maryland
Sham
Ige
Itis Gorse
Beauty
Taft
John P. Branch
White Rulphur Springs
Suppar
Charton M. Minnis
Occupada
Helmat
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