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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1914

Page

8

Earl Kin tore Visits Washington for Unity Message

The Earl of Kin tore spoke of Anglo American unity at a Willard Hotel banquet honoring Kantore, with Oliver Newman and John Barrett among speakers. The dinner drew many dignitaries including Oscar Straus and John A Stewart, and the visit included calls on President Wilson and meetings at the National Press Club and State Department before a Pittsburgh trip.

John Barrett Oscar Straus H. B. F. Macfarland White House Press Club Binquet New Willard Southern Commercial Constess Board E of Trade Chanter of Henry Bo Macfare Oliver PB. Newman Earl Washington Pan-American Union Us U Straus John A Stewart Sin Vink and Ear Great Britain United States Clarence Geena John A. Stewart New York Pbsent Barlof Kintire Ilears B. F Macfarland Tamen O Stewart Cuno AH Rudolph Witam Ho Saunders Arthur T Ravnea Calhoun Harry Wardman James J Lampton George Miller Voot Weller Mile ‘Berliner Simeon Wolff Treege M Kober Dr. Wickit Jenn Ferme J. Bell HO KK Bush-Brown M. W. Richards Willam Wolff Smith Albert Hupp H Re Earl of Kintore Callel Tresiden Wilson Secretares Ervin Redheld Tune Sr Avihur Fpring-Rice Toon National Press Club Bronte University Club Socloch Hue Fairmont Pittsburgh

Obituary notices of multiple individuals dated January 1914

Notices record deaths and funeral details for numerous individuals including Anna Bucharin James W Bucharin family, William J Williams, Emilie Powshow Sellhausen, James A Talbert, Park to Brett, Walter Williams, and John Neff. Entries list dates January 13 through 17 1914, residences in Washington DC and surrounding areas, and funeral arrangements at local churches and cemeteries.

Buchanan Tepid Lee Deel Anna Rereuca James W. Buchirir Willam KO Buchatin Finera Ali Soto Northwest Wanamaker Powell Yan James D Moebap i Juss Waters Hall Baltimore Tarral Theseas Williaw Fishth Street Alexardria Va Bellh Acsin Wioming Avenue Emilie Patlo Sellihausen Ernst A Harry Sellhausen Carl Dreop Talbert Eleventh Street James A Elizabeth C. Taivert Frija Patermet Corofessional Orkert Ba Queen Street Alexis Oo Wai I Park Torbrett Cee Bowery St Mary's Church St Mary’s Cemetery I Wiltams Asheville Wal Tyr JI Susie EL Willams Manorine Thomas Williams St Anthony's Church Brookland Sct

Rescue Effort For Tiburon Aground In Dense Bay Fog

Near Fort McDowell on Angel Island the Northwestern Pacific steamer Tiburon ran ashore as dense fog blanketed San Francisco Bay. Coast guard and U S tug Golden Gate plus other craft went to assist. Two ferries Yuerba Buena and Fernwood narrowly avoided collision. Hundreds of passengers were taken to Sausalito by various boats.

U. S San Francisco Sanfrancisco Tiburon Fort McDowell Angel Island Fort Point Yuerba Buena Fernwood Yuerba Buena Island Sausalito Mil Valley San Rafael Marine County Government

Policy Means War Calls for Action on Huerta Tradeoffs

In a measured address, Mr Gillett criticizes inaction from the State Department over Mexico and urges recognizing Huerta's provisional government. He cautions against war by miscalculation and warns that reliance on divine intervention cannot replace preparation and a clear policy.

Mexico State Department Huerta Gillett

Buoy Light Failure Ties Liner Cobequid Wreck

The Cobequid ran aground on Trinity Rock after the buoy marking it failed. Captain John Hanson said the buoy light was out and he was the last to leave, arriving in St. John on the Lansdowne. Eleven crewmen joined him aboard the Lansdowne as the ship was declared a total loss.

St. John N. B Trinity Rock Cobequid John Hanson Lansdowne Canadian Marine Department Shipping Federation Montreal Bea Lansdowna

Sailors Endure 21 Hours In Open Boat After Schooner Founders

The Grace A. Martin went down 30 miles off Matin teus Rock. A. W. Perry towed the crew to port after they drifted 21 hours in near freezing water. Four sailors frostbitten required hospital care. Stewardess Mrs Lorrain Phillips survived best among the group.

Sailory Grace A. Martin Matinteus Rock A. W. Perry Sero Boston

Oceanic Braces Storm as Bridge Carried Away at Sea

The Oceanic of White Star Line arrives in New York from Southampton 26 hours late after a gale tore its forward deck and bridge. Ice and sleet filled the decks as waves swept aboard, wrecking furnishings, crippling the steering gear, and leaving the rudder inoperative for two hours. 362 passengers disembarked.

Oceanic New York White Star Line Southampton

Huerta Plans Decree For Forced Loans In Mexico

Reports from the national palace say President Huerta will issue a decree permitting forced loans and may send emissaries to meet John Lind, Wilson’s representative at Vera Cruz. Adolfo de Lama resigns as protest over debt payments default. The Times and Bryan address US policy amid Mexico’s credit collapse and possible diplomatic impact.

Mexico City National Palace Huerta John Lind Wilson Vera Cruz United States London Times Mexico The Bryan

300 at Student Smoker at George Washington University

About 300 members of the Interfraternity Association of George Washington University attended the annual smoker at the University Club banquet room. Dean Charles Noble Gregory served as toastmaster and university president Rear Admiral C H Stockton spoke. Includes lists of honored deans professors and fraternity representatives with association officers and organizers.

Interfraternity Association George Washington University University Club Charles Noble Gregory Law School C. H. Stockton William A. Wibur Howard Eb. Hodgkins Wiliam Co. Borden Wiliam C. Ruedigeer John R. Walton Henry BE. Katusowski David BE. Buckingham Henry ©. Jones Everett Fraser Frank Howard Sigma Chi Fred Fogle Kappa Alpha S&s. M. Barrett Theta Delta Chi J. W. Scheffer Phi Sigman Kappa George Degnan Delta Tau Delta D. H.mcknew Sigma Alpha Epsilon H. A. Kruger Sigma Phi Epsilon George Baston Alpha Beta Phi C. P. Barrett Phi Chi W. M. Ferguson Alpha Kappa Kappa D. H. McsKnew D. H. McKnew 3. M. Barrett John M. Jeffries

Farmer Defies Posse In Siege Near Sumnerdale Farmhouse

In Mayville North Dakota Jan 16 Edward Beardsley a desperado holds out against Sheriff Gustav Anderson and deputies at a Sumnerdale area farmhouse guarding a woman and nine children. Messages under a flag of truce failed to force surrender as the sheriff hesitates to attack, fearing loss of deputies life. Poormaster John G W Putnam was wounded and taken to hospital in Jamestown after an operation to remove a groin bullet. age near 70.

Mayville John G. W. Putnam Edward Beardsley Gustav Anderson Sum Merdale Rand Beardsley Timothy van Cise Sherrie Anderson van Cire Sherff Anderson Poormaster Putnam Jamestown Hiller

Women’s suffrage split as Shaw disobeys union orders

Miss Alice Paul accuses Dr Anna Shaw of violating convention orders as the Congressional Union unity breaks over push to pass a federal suffrage amendment this session. Paul says the next convention will contest leadership while Antoinette Funk plans stump speeches. Frank Stephens predicts nationwide suffrage victory despite current upheaval.

Alice Paul Congressional Union Democratic Party Women’s Suffrage Convention Anna Shaw Antoinette Funk Congressional Committee Consumers’ League Columbia Theater District Suffrage Association Cairo Frank Stephens Arden Del

Moon Leads House Debate Against Civil Service Exemption

Representative Moon of Tennessee blasts the post office civilian exemption as empowering a potential monarchy and attacks the U S diplomatic corps as a superfluous appendage to the republic. He cites Washington Post lines on a presidential veto and says Democrats may join Republicans to defeat the provision. Steenerson and Hamill also oppose the section.

House Representative Moon Tennessee Post Office Committee Republic Moon Washington Post Burieson Congress U. S Europe House of Lords United States

Railroad Combine to Split Atlantic Coast Line

New York Jan 15 The Atlantic Coast Line Company controlled by the Connecticut corporation will be divided in two by distributing a large portion of assets. The Connecticut entity formed in 1889 holds major stock and bonds worth over 38 million and controls most of the line, with 41 percent of shares reportedly held by Harry Walters, the railroad's chairman.

New York Atlantic Coast Line Company Connecticut Corporation Atlantic Coast Line Allroad Louisville and Nashville Nashville Chattanooga St. Louis Coast Line Connecticut Company Atlantic Coast Line Harry Walters Atlantic Coast Line Railroad

Council backs Cummins in Iowa primary push

A stormy session in Des Moines ends with seven leading Republicans voting narrowly against fielding a rival to Senator Cummins. A committee of eleven is tasked to gauge party sentiment and advise the old guard on future steps toward the primary election.

Washington Post Des Moines Iowa Senator Cumming Old Guard

McCombs Seen for New York Supreme Court Seat

New York January 15. William F McCombs national Democratic chairman is rumored to be the governor s choice for the supreme court vacancy created by Justice Gerard s appointment as ambassador to Germany. Friends say Glynn leans toward anti Tamany and Wilson forces, with pressure also to reappoint Weeks or name Abram L Elkun to the court of appeals. McCombs reportedly declined Paris post due to cost, noting the court position offers high pay with fewer expenses.

New York National Democratic Justice Gerard Germany Patin William F. McCombs Glynn McCombs Supreme Court Gerard Wilson Tammany Gay. Glynn Weeks Bartow Paris

Powers Fear Balkan War and Invasion Threats

Berne Jan 15 authoritative circles report Albania teeters toward grave crisis with European powers seeking to avert a Balkan war. Germany proposes joint Austrian Italian intervention as warships concentrate along the Albanian coast. Mussulmans in Constanti nople Albania plotted to place Isser Pasha on the throne. Greece seeks delay of Epirus evacuation and Aegean island gains while Venizelos pushes frontier rectifications and island acquisitions.

Berne Switzerland Albania Balkans Germany Italy Austria Mussulmans Constantinople Isser Pasha Greece Turkey Rio de Janeiro Venizelos Epirus Aegean

Kaiser Warns Prince William of Wied on Albanian Throne

Berlin dispatch says Emperor Wilhelm II urged Prince William of Wied not to accept the Albanian throne after repeated talks. The emperor and other prominent figures fear assassination risk and foresee peril for the prince in the unstable Albanian situation.

Albania Berlin Tagliche Bundechau William of Wied

Tax payment deadline extended to January 31

C C Rogers district tax collector announced a further extension of the delinquent real estate tax payment deadline to January 31. Taxes have been due on January 10 for several years and delinquent lists will be prepared after January 31, with advertised notices and eventual sales following. Delinquencies rose 45 percent from last year.

C. C. Rogers Rogers

Richard D Lankford Railroad Official Dies

Richard D Lankford, longtime railroad administrator, financier, and secretary, died after a career spanning Eastern Shore Railroad Maryland General Railroad Roanoke and Southern Railway Broadway MRaidroad Southern Railway and multiple terminal companies. He held senior posts including vice president and secretary of Southern Railway and served in numerous corporate secretary or director roles. He was a member of several social and railroad clubs in New York and Maryland.

Richard D. Lankford Uriah J. and Elizabeth (Bounds) Lankford Princess Anne Washington Academy Eastern Shore Railroad Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railroad Maryland General Railroad Maryland and Pennsylvania Raiload Roanoke and Southern Railway Company Norfolk and Western Railway Company Broadway Mrairoad Company Brooklyn Atlanta Terminal Company Birmingham Terminal Company Chattanooga Station Company Gulf Terminal Company New Orleans St. John’s

Norfolk and Western Secretary Henry Griffith Dies in New York

Henry Walton Griffith secretary of the Norfolk and Western Railroad died suddenly at All Angels Church in New York City. He was 56 and unmarried. Griffith had traveled to attend a concert and had felt unwell before leaving Philadelphia. His body was taken to a police station in New York for identification by his sister.

H. W. Griffith Norfolk and Western New York Henry Walton Griffith Philadelphia Norfolk and Western Railroad All Angels West End Avenue All Angels’ Church Griffith

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