Lloyd George recalls Wilson pledge on ships and troops
Premier Lloyd George told 3000 in Eseda that his cable to President Wilson urged rapid American aid. He quoted Wilson's reply: send ships and 120,000 infantry. He praised McKay the shipping controller and said every ship should be sent as essential trades were strained.
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Associated Press
Eseda
England
Ireless
Wilson
Europe
Lloyd George
Joseph McKuay
Downing Treat
Memorial note for Madeline Hecker and Julia Hughes
In loving remembrance of Madeline Hecker who died December 5, age 17. The parents Lawrence and Netlif Rocker Hughes express heartfelt sorrow and praise angels who welcomed her to the shining shore. Also remembered is Julia Hughes, departed many years ago on this day. her husband and children honor her memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Gates
Chile
Lawrence
Netlif Rocker Hughes
Julia Hughes
Died and funeral notices in one fragment
Fragmentary obituary section listing multiple deaths and funeral plans from December 1918. Mentions Harriet M Bellanger, Marie Rene Bellanger, Madeleine Brannan, Amanda Erley, McLearen, Pierse, Millner, Owens, and others with residences in Washington and nearby areas. Dates include December 6 1918 through early December 1918 with interment at Rock Creek Cemetery and Arlington National Cemetery options.
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Ball
Elevath Artest
Harriet M
Hattle Alt
Puneral
Llain
Rock Creek
Bellanger
mMmiliary
St Meaux
Seine
Marie E Frince
Renf
Bri Langer
Leutenant
First Regiment du Gente Phiadelphia
New
Lork
Thetts
Tresdar de Phrio
Immawate
Metek
Hlenwe
Cemtery McLearen
Goom
Teearge
Washington
Harry W
Yanis
Kayecheel Semmes
Merenels ET Thornpaon Puretal
Cea
Uchorst
Marrentse
Alttandria
Mertfns
Gavders
Perravis
Lessure
Owens
Satva
Alfred
Greene
Anderson
Arlington
Aston
War reflections on Allied sea power and German collapse
The passage recalls World War I era rhetoric praising British merchant shipping, America’s vast manpower, and British naval dominance. It contrasts December 1918 with prior losses, noting German submarines in British ports and the British army advancing into Germany, highlighting Allied resilience and historic ships.
Plea for Women Victims at Paris Peace Conference
Chicago December 7 The National Woman's Christian Temperance Union executive committee urged punishment of central powers officials for mistreatment of French and Belgian women and girls during the war. They seek recognition of victims as honorably wounded and petition 6,000,000 American women to present the demand to President Wilson in Paris.
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Chicago
Central
Powera
Paris
National Women's Christian Temperance Union
Wilson
Anna A Gordon
Franston
Ella A Boole
Brooklyn
Lenna Lowe Yost
Washington, D. C
Methodists Buy Advocate in Virginia Conference Vote
The Virginia Methodist Conference voted to purchase the Baltimore and Richmond Christian Advocate, owned by Bishop James Cannon, for 16000. An annual assessment of 2500 for five years will fund the paper, with Graham F H Lambeth named editor for four years and a four preacher four member board appointed. Bishop Hendrix announced Rev Samuel N Hurst’s transfer to the Virginia Conference. A marriage license was issued for Harry B Sturgis and Margaret Veronica Quinn of Washington.
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Charlottesville
Virginia Methodist Conference Today
Baltimore and Richmond
Hendrix
Virginia
Samuel N Hurst
North Carolina
Virginia picks Glass successor in Sixth district
Richmond December 7. Within hours after Carter Glass was confirmed as Secretary of the Treasury politicians in the Sixth district began naming potential successors. A special election may be set soon by Governor Westmoreland Davis to fill the unexpired term to March 4. Six names circulate including C Hamilton Graves James P Woods A F Thomas Randolph Harrison Don P Halsey and Fred Harper.
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Davis
Richmond
Carter Glass
Secretary of the Treasury
Westmoreland Davis
C. Hamilton Graves
Roanoke
Col
James P. Woods
A F. Thomas
Lynchburg
Randolph Harrison
Don P. Halsey
Fred Harper
United States
John W. Daniel
Virginia Obituary Notices from Winchester and Oxford
Miss Lucile Hughes of Clarke county Virginia died at White Post on December 7. Surviving are no sisters and one brother. Capt Wesley Le Hew, 82, Confederate Stonewall brigade veteran, died here today of old age infirmities. Robert Ray known as The Fox of the Potomac and said to be Grant’s scout who shot Belle Boyd died at age 87 in Oxford New York yesterday.
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Winchester
Lucile Hughes
Clarke County
White Post
Wesley le Hew
Stonewall
Oxford
Roebert Ray
the Fox of the Potomac
Grant
Belle Boyd
Richmond
Woman’s Relief Corps
War Deaths and Influenza Hit Remote Towns
Special to The Washington Post reports multiple WWI war deaths from France as families in Virginia Maryland and West Virginia receive word. Lieut J M Paxton Jr and Private Carl B D Brandan die of wounds in France. Milton Haugher John Farrady and Bergt William Schauwecker are listed among casualties. Influenza spikes in Montgomery County with schools closed in Poolesville and Clarksburg. George Burger injured in railroad accident near Hagerstown. Rev J L McCutcheon receives call to lead Leeburg Baptist Church.
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Washington Post
Bristol
Cumberland
HR Haugher
Meyersdale
Milton
France
William Schauwecker
Rockwood
Frostburg
John Farrady
John
Hugh Farrady
Chateau -Thierry
Servicea
Camp Meade
Grafton
W. Ve
Earl Bonnewell
Rockville
Montgomery County
Poolesville
Clarksburg
Unity
Hagerstown
George Burger
Chambersburg
Cumberland Valley
Washington County Hospital
Fredericksburg
J .L. McCutcheon
Franklin, Va
Baptist Church of
Leebureg
Billy Sunday to Visit Camp Lee for Soldiers
Petersburg reports mustering at Camp Lee continues with 1000 men to be discharged daily Next week. Billy Sunday scheduled to assist Richmond meetings next month to hold services for soldiers. In Cumberland two children burned to death in house fire during parents absence. In Clarksburg coroner cites accidental self inflicted gunshot when Lonnie Reeves fired at rabbit, killing his father Homer Reeves.
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Washington Post
Petersburg
Billy Sunday
Richmond
Camp Lee
Cumberland
Nelson Sloan
Grantsville
James
Sherman
Clarksburg
W. Va
Homer Reeves
Lonnie
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Endorsed by Suffering Motorman
A distressed motorman credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with ending his stomach troubles and halting layoffs. The ad claims the remedy clears intestinal inflammation and catarrhal mucus, and promises satisfaction with a money back guarantee. Sold at O'Dohnell's Drug Store and other local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
O'dohnell’s
People's Drug Store
F A. Tschiffely
Fire at Spedden Shipyard Alarmed Baltimore Plant
A blaze of undetermined origin broke out at the Spedden Shipbuilding Company yard in Baltimore today causing extensive damage estimated near 200000 dollars. Several ships undergoing repairs were moved to safety. In Laurel Maryland Mr and Mrs William F Putnam celebrated their golden wedding at their home after marrying in 1868 in Whitfield Virginia.
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Baltimore
Spedden Shipbut & Company
Washington Post
Laurel
William F. Putnam
Whiteld
Warships Gather for Southern Commercial Congress Opening
Baltimore hosts the tenth annual Southern Commercial Congress with 122 U S navy vessels anchored off Fort McHenry. Rear Admiral H A Wiley commands ships including battleships Massachusetts Indiana and Iowa seven destroyers and twelve submarine chasers. Mayor Preston and city officials attend ceremonies.
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Baltimore
Fort McHenry
Flotila
H. A. Wiley
Navy
Massachusetts
Indiana
Iowa
Dorsey
Robinson
Radford
Mahan
Craven
Hreese
Walke
Preston
Ety
Hamburg Breast Tea for Cold Relief Ad
An old advisory promotes Hamburg Tea as a remedy for colds, instructing to steep a tablespoon in boiling water and drink a teacupful to relieve congestion and loosen bowels. The piece also notes a visit by Admiral Wiley and other officers to Baltimore for a naval parade involving 4,000 sailors next week.
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Hamburg
Jowsa
Wiley
Baltimore
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Mai
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Drospect Hall
Turner
Romont
Harriet
Turner Betord
Helen B Simons
de Rey
New York Avenue
Funell
Congressual
Soares i Paet
WM. H. Sardo & CO
Modern Chapel Automobile Funerals
Lincoln
GEO. P. Zurhorst Sons, Incorporated
East Cap. St. Line
A. J. Schippert
Magern
Magernst
Joseph Gawlber’s Sons
Morticians
Lady Assetant
William Lee
Thos
M. Hindle
Thos. S. Sergeon
W. R. Speare
Rhone Main
Frank Geier’s Sons CO
UDE
Ax J. H. Small & Sons
Floriats
6Th
Astoria
Madison Ave
Aners
Bree Oder
Wwe
British Mercantile Marine
Queen Elizabeth
Louis XIV
Napoleon
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Germany
Rhine
PLEA
Methodists
G. H. Lambeth
Dee T
Harry B Sturgis
Margaret Veronica Quinn
John W. Thompson & Co
Incorporated
15Th Street
Maryland
Virginias
Fox
M. Swee
Montgery
Franklin
Leesburg
A. Reeves
Hunt
Serpice
The
Riggs National Bank of
Shofyard
Cosumercial Congress
Avery
Belasco Theater Orchestra
Sol Minster
St. M
Bradbury
Webster
Berkeley
F. G. Smith Piano Co
Grafonolas and Records
Undertaker
F St. N. W
H St. N. W
Masonic Templa
W. R. Speare Co
Aims F. Seaere, Re
Speera Lady
Switzerland
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