Funeral Directors and Embalmers Listed in Directory
A historic directory page lists multiple funeral directors and embalmers including Thos 5 Ser geon Slolessor to Br Cain, WM H Sardo & Co, Frank Geier's Sons, WM Lee, Thos M Hindle, George F Zurhorst, W R Speare, and Frank A Speare. Entries include addresses, chapel and cremation services, and phone lines, reflecting 19th or early 20th century service listings.
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Sergeon
Slolessor
Cain Wi Bereath
WM H.sardo
Ogo
Modern Chapel
Zurhorst
Cas & Gunmorsr
M. Hindle
George F. Zurhorst
Lincolm
W.R. Speare
N. W
Frank A
Speare
English Fleet Closes In On Mine Lying Off Fire Island
A mine with five contact points drifted about six miles west of Fire Island Light, posing a danger in the ship lane used by vessels entering New York harbor. Reports state it may have been dropped in hopes of striking a warship, with officials noting uncertain origin and unclear agency involvement.
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Sea York Nas
Fire Island Sight
Ap? Davies
Botania
Landon
Obituary notices from a 1914 Baltimore paper
A fragmented obituary roundup lists dozens of local burials with names such as Mrs. Wales Bledsoe of Danville. George Thapd, Mary Duncan Abbott Ponrel. Gerhardt, Wene y. Peter M Jelaries. Barbara, and Thomas. Entries note death dates around November 1914, funeral details at Christ Church and various local chapels, and private or public interments in nearby cemeteries.
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Vreot Bn Evel Nto
Pom Marth
Pengan
Weney
Freiees
Wescoos
Roth Creek
Alel
Wesco Law
Pears Street
Warr
Fpont
Awdoleton
Taseé Plae
Sap Dar
Balt Pare
Peter MO
Themis
Fliga Ferace
Liverpool
Eneland
Kostreet
Osu Fay
Tee Thomas
Richard 4A Mulls
Beloven
Themia
Ahier Louhel
Boston
Thor Sokemii
Boston Paners
Ahmed
Josephine Thanos Nottie
Fragments on German aims and a wartime spy scare in Ottawa
The report cites German theorist Ernst Haeckel and a supposed plan for a German led future, including the invasion of Britain and partition of Belgium. It also details naval mine sightings near New York, and an Ottawa spy episode involving Count Maxt Lynar von Louden, who posed as a Prussian guard officer and was later arrested in Niagara Falls on a charge by a woman.
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Government House
Niagara, Falls
N. Y
Ottawa
Ontario
Otawa
Officila
Militia
Maxt Lynar von Loudon
New Russell
Imilitia Department
Buffalo
Fort
Militia Department
iCanada
Great Britain
Germany
Tiustian Guarda
Picures
New York
British Fleet Bombards German Base During Weeklong Assaults
The northern front saw limited infantry action as artillery fire was intermittent. British heavy guns near La Bassee silenced German batteries, while air support ranged over the area. Infantry advances were quickly fortified by trenches as troops seized a German trench, killed about 200 occupants, and moved to hold the position, with claims of high enemy activity offset by observed cautious progress.
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Fourche-Paris
Bérry-Au- Bac
Rhelms
Bolant
Souain
Upper
Alsare
Vosges
Tas
St Mitel
la Bassee
Mir
Liesin
Teerman
Vise
Danzig Receives 150 Naval Guns for Dreadnought Fleet
From Tondon on December 1 the Ietrograd correspondent of the Post reports that 150 naval guns sent to Danzig are for two dreadnoughts two dreadnought cruisers and other ships under construction. They were not expected to be ready until next year but construction is believed to be expedited.
War Poems From Japan’s Emperor and Empress
Tokyo reports poems written by the emperor and empress inspired by war. The pieces, translated by Miyake and Dodge, reflect modern verse and mournful themes of sacrifice, families, and soldiers.
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Japan
J) Miyake
Philip Henry Dodge
Count Dodges Conviction After Niagara Falls Scam
A man known as the Count was arrested in Niagara Falls on a charge of obtaining $2906 from a woman under false pretenses. He claimed the funds would buy shares in his new company to manufacture military equipment. He dodged conviction, with reports last heard from Germany.
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Niagara Falls
Germany
States Aid Belgians Cards To Swell Food Fund
The Belgian relief fund central committee reports American efforts to aid starving Belgians. 33 U S states formed committees, 13 governors support relief, with funds used to buy food in state markets or shipped to Belgium via New York. The plan emphasizes local fundraising through Christmas cards sold in stores and streets.
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New York
United States
Mo Hasenith
Lindon W Bates
London
Herbert Hoover
McCarter
Central Committee
Washington, DC
Belgium
America
American Commission For Relief
Broadway
New York City
Ripps
Widing
Eleventh Street
Washington
John C Wise
Charlies LE Johnsen
Hartes
Carlos
Frank Artemus
Fllis Logan
Igrams Drug Store
Thirteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
May Die From Wounds After Police Subdue Suspect
Patrolman W W Watts of the Fifth precinct is in casualty hospital with dangerous wounds after a confrontation with William J Holmes colored 30 who allegedly beat Watts before Watts fired twice, wounding Holmes in the neck and head. Holmes is captured after the incident near 1116 Seventh Street Southeast as police respond to disorders at Eliza Williams household.
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W V Watts
Fifth Precinct
William J) Holmes
Casualty Hospital
Watts
Holmes
Waites Holnes
Dhalmes
Pulding
Brad Watta
Wwolves
Deater Mystery Case Involving Boga Family Found
Nov 30 report shows authorities believe a key clue from the burned house supports murder theory in the death of Adam Boga and his 15 year old daughter Marjorie. Examined ruins reveal a switch control for the residence lights and a missing intake line from the suburban water tank, as neighbors found the burning home.
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Tedas
Valustle
Adam
Boga
Marjorie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fire Island Light
Adaft
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Sapt Tasiea
Honeabet
Saa
Nes Lork
Eustace Bledsoe
J Wales Bledsoe
Danville
Theaksdas
Eare
Ebort
Britain
Russia
Haeckel
Spaceat
Washington Post
Ernst Haeckel
Jena
Darwin
England
Ostend
Antwerp
Holland
Lunemburg
Belgian Congo
France
Poland
Austria
Hungary
Finland
Sweden
New York Harbor
Davies
Brooklin Navy Yard
United States Army
Fort Hancock
Navy
Army
Marine Cireles
Etonian
Argamine
Aukhparges
Iso
Hle
la Valliere
R. Harris & CO
Kalon Co., Inc
H. Small & Sons
Florists
Sernerith
de Washington
Weldorf-Astoria Broadway
Fiowers
Danzig
Tokyo
Aisc
E. Havenith
Julius Garfinkle&Go
Paris
Gorner
D. Holmes
Polceman W W. Watts
Bray Dudley
Norman
Fen
Cis
Gusti, Pesbedy A Ca
Lec
Bakers
Clew
Palais Royal
Ladies Home Journal Patterns
Ladies’ Home Journal
Home Pattern Company
New Pattern Department
LWSPA
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