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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1913

Page

8

Marriages for Mexico Marine Action in Ahumada Battle

Heavy fighting reported between federals and main rebel army near Villa Ahumada on the Mexican Central Railway. Telegraph disruption hindered details as garrison and Twenty third infantry respond. American ranch of J M Glen near Chiautempan raided with four workers killed and women abducted.

Vt Wort Ahumada Federala Madero San Francisco Anapolis San Diego Acapulco Mexico Denver Sanremo el Paso Tex Villa Ahumada Juarez Chihuahua City Mada Twenty-third Infantry Tth Chiuahua City Humada Uares Mexico City J. M. Glenon Chiautempam Tlaxcala

Multiple Death Notices and Funerals Begin Washington 1913

A batch of death notices lists Charles Frederick Blett Ellen Bradigan Katherine V Carroll Gertrude Finkel Winnie France William F. Given Daniel W. Herriott Elizabeth Mangan Elizabeth Kennedy John R Martin Sophia Oden Mary J. Thomas Frank W Mead and Elizabeth J Whitmer. Details include residence addresses and funeral times at Mt. Olivet St. Dominic's and other churches, with interment and procession notes.

Christopher Bradigan Seventh Street St. Dominic's Church Mount Olivet Cemetery U Street Northwest Katherine V Andrew Margaret E. Carroll St. Paul's Catholic Church Teel Necton Gertrude Finkel Finkelstine Henry C. Finkel Rance Baltimore Winnie Albert France Thomas Fannie Gleason Congressional Cemetery Washington DD. C Washington Sanitarium William FF. Given Cookahire Canada Wright Ioybergmr Sixth Street Marten Hoy- Berger Rock Creek Cemetery Nody Astoria Elizabeth Co. Kennedy Tenth Street Nivan Elizabeth Mangan Myrtle Street St. Aloysiua’ Church John R Melvina E. Martin Cowell Vineyard Haven Mass Frank W. Mead United States Marine Hospital Service Lot Springs Ark Sophia C. Oden John R. Wright Co M. Fhomas Mary J John Thomas C' Street St. Peter’s Church Mount Olivet Hanover Carlisle Pittsburgh Hitmer Elizabeth J Beloin D. A. Whitmer Nettie Cora Kathryn Charles Whitmer W. W. Steers J. W. Hite Mt Holly Avenue Takoma Park Culpeper

Local Funeral Directors and Embalmers Listed

A fragmented directory notice lists WM. H. Sardo & Co. along with FRANK GEIER'S SONS and W. R. Speare as funeral directors and embalmers. It references addresses in Washington D C and Maryland including Rockville, with telephone contacts and licensing notes. The garbled text hints at multiple firms offering funeral services and related arrangements.

WM. H. Sardo & CO ST. Nodero Chapel Lins F Street N. W A. Speare Aureorst Lee Beale Edad Torhums

Mexican Rebel Attacks Atencingo Leave Federal Forces Routed

Survivors in Puebla report a fierce rebel assault near Atencingo that decimated federal troops. The ranch manager Gleagon’s son and family escaped with difficulty as looting and arson followed. Mexican authorities investigate anarchist plots against President Madero, with U S officials warned the conspiracy lacks concrete leads. Sugar growers in Vera Cruz threaten to fund Zapata protection if the government fails to shield crops.

Gleagon Atencingo Puebla Federa Madero Mexico State Department Department of Justice Zapata

May Join Mexican Rebels Former Naval Cadet Meriwether

Former Annapolis midshipman Meriwether of Shreveport La says he may join the Mexican revolutionaries as a soldier of fortune after Taft denied him an examination for a Marine Corps second lieutenant designation. He notes his machine gun expertise could be valuable. Meriwether was court-martialed seven years ago for a prize fight with Midshipman Branch, who died the following day.

Meriwether Marine Corps Taft Shreveport Naval Academy At Annapolis Mexico Midshipman Branch

Burglars Fail In $400000 Pearl Theft At London Jeweler

London police trace a bold attempt to steal $400,000 in pearls from Mark Rubin at 22 Holborn Viaduct. A portable light plant and twenty oxygen cylinders were found, with an elaborate setup around a modern safe. Inner shell protected the contents. thieves fled when interrupted.

London Mark Rubin Holborn Viaduct Scotland Yard

Detective Hart Killed by Bandit in Chicago shootout

Detective Peter Hart died after a bandit shot him with Hart's own revolver following a raid on a flat at 1617 South Wabash avenue. The bandit escaped through a window, pursued by officers who arrested a woman, Miss Abella Hastings, in the flat. Webb allegedly wrestled for the weapon during the struggle.

Chicago A.ilimax Peter Hart South Wabash Avenue Bob” Webb James B. Perry Hart Harrard Abella Hastings Michael Casella Cazella Webb

McCombs May Be In Cabinet Rumor Sparks Club Bid

Interest grows in congressional and social circles over William F McCombs possibly joining the Metropolitan Club as he seeks membership and may move to Washington after March 4. Rumor holds he could receive a cabinet post under President-elect Wilson because of his role in the recent campaign and Wilson's victory.

William F. Mec- Combs McCombs Reginald Huldekoper Board of ‘Governors

Taft at Yale session will lecture this spring

Taft accepts Kent professorship of law at Yale and plans to begin duties in spring with optional lectures. He will teach constitutional law in fall and assist in the law schools. Rev Joseph H Twichell resigns after 3 years on Yale Corporation. Gifts to the university exceed 70000 since November meeting. Taft returns to New York after Yale session and proceeds to Washington.

New York Theater New Haven Conn Yale Corporation Taft Kent Yale Joseph Twichell Joseph H. Twichell Hartford Presdent Taft Mia. Taft Moore Charles Henry Co. Emery New York Henry W. Taft Pennsylvania Station Washington

American Woman Missing in Italy Fuel Public Alarm

The Italian authorities investigate the disappearance of Mrs. William Mansfield, an American woman missing from Salo on Lake Garda. Verona reports no evidence she is held by brigands, noting she left for Verona to cash a $60 check but may have been seen buying paint in Verona. Prof William Mansfield of Columbia University confirms he heard from his wife and believes she is safe.

Mansfield Rome Salo Lake Garcia William Mansfield Verona Glornale d'Italia New York Mra Mansfield Europe College of Pharmacy Columbia University Mansfeld

Whale hurl ed at a liner in storm near Baltic ship

Passengers aboard the Baltic faced a terror when a massive whale was driven onto roaring waves during a historic gale. The creature hovered above the deck, then plunged past the stern by mere feet as the ship battled 40 foot seas in a blistering storm. The voyage, already perilous, tested crew and passengers.

New York Inman, Sealby The Republic Baltic

Open Air Suffrage Meeting Plans Parade March 3

Nine states pledge to send women to march in a district pageant more sizable than New York 1912, with 10 000 rumored. Speakers including national figures will address clerks and business people at noon as part of a large open air event. Advisory board includes Mrs Huntington Wilson Gen W W Worthington and Admiral Adams.

Suffrage Association New York Treasury Department Huntington. Wilson Washington Advisory Council For the Protession W. W. Wotherspoon Army Charles A. Adams Allep Florida Tennessee Missouri Montana Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia California

Suffrage Amendment Passes Assembly in New York

Albany reports that the assembly approved a concurrent resolution to amend the constitution to permit women to vote with only seven dissenting votes. A related provision on naturalization was defeated, and a senate amendment linking marriage citizen status to five years in the United States is expected to pass. Leaders of suffrage groups call this form acceptable.

Albany N. Y Assembly Senate United States

Miss Jane Addams to sail for Egypt in February

Chicago report says Miss Jane Addams, head of Hull House, plans a long stay in Egypt starting February 18. An inquiry from Washington sought to know if she would attend the national suffragists rally in Washington on March 3, where she was expected as a guest of honor.

Chicago Jane Addams Huil House New York Egypt Washington

Schenectady Church Feud Over Building Access

In Schenectady on January 26 members of the antisocialistic faction of the United People's Church linked to Mayor George R. Lunn were summoned to show cause why they should not lose use of the church building. Lunn’s opponents, former First Congregational Church members, voted to bar socialists after February 23 when the affiliation ends. Lunn ordered defense before him, with both sides hiring legal counsel. The church property is held by the First Congregational Church, accused by ex-members of seeking to control it for personal gain.

Schenectady United People's Church George R.lunn Lunn First Congregational Church Socialista

Duke's Fiancée Sets Day for Cardinal Gibbons Ceremony

Miss Eleanor Douglas Wise will wed the Duke de Richelieu on February 8 in Baltimore at the cathedral with Cardinal Gibbons officiating. The couple will precede the ceremony with a breakfast at Stratford Hotel after her reception into the Catholic Church. Wise recently arrived from abroad and is staying with her sister in Roland Park. the Duke is in New York and will travel to Baltimore soon. Wise’s engagement ring, a Monaco marquise diamonds piece, and a platinum diamond wristwatch are among those gifts, with Emma Eames presenting emerald and diamond necklace.

Washington Post Baltimore Eleanor Douglas Wise Duke de ‘Richelieu Cardinal Gibbona Stratford Sha John Frick Roland Park New York Leslie Frick Miss Wise Paris 8. Barton Newport Rome Riviera Monte.Carlo Princess of Monato England Farnborough Eugenie Richelieu Misge Wise Monaco Mme Emma Eames

Beresford Heiress Engaged To Blacque Pasha in Vienna

The engagement of Miss Kathleen Beresford, eldest daughter of Lord Charles Beresford, to Edmund Blacque Pasha son of the Turkish diplomatist who served as minister in Washington and who recently returned to Vienna to resume duties as military attache is announced. Also noted is the engagement of Tames de Rothschild, son of Baron Edmond de Rothschild of Paris, to Dorothy Pinto, daughter of Eugene Pinto of Carlton Gardens London.

Charles Beresford Edmund Blacque Pasha Washington Nienne Jah Kathleen Beresford Blacque Pasha Vienna Blacqué Bey Sdf Tames,de Rothschild Baron Edmond de Rothschild Paris Dorothy Pinto Eugene Pinto Carlton Gerdéns London

Giant Shark Halts Ward Line Steamer Off Florida Coast

The Havana reported a 30 foot shark entangling its bow on December 29 four miles north of Jupiter Night, Florida. The ship struck the shark in the middle and freed the vessel. The master is eligible for a prize for the remarkable encounter.

Ward Havana Florida Ward Line Hydrographic Office Jupiter

Licensed to Marry In Disjointed Notice Fragments

Multiple marriage licenses are listed with names and locations including Joseph We Ireland, Mary L Graham, Amelia Kaller, William J Carroll, Luther H Warring, Myrtle V Thurston, Ethel J Mom, Wilbur J Rastrassan, Bertha M Young, Joan B Brigze. The text appears as a jumble of couple pairs and addresses from various places and dates, with Reverend signatures and regional ties in a newspaper deathless style.

A. E . Charles ‘N. Murray Ethel J. Mom Wilbur J. Rastrassan New York N. Y Bertha M- Young, Sr Newark N. J Jameoe T. Hobbeen His Richardson Gharfotterville Joan B. Brigze

Priest Shot In Home At Agen Near Toulouse

A sensational case in Agen near Toulouse reports the death of Abbe Chageaing, priest of St. Hilaire, found in Mme Alice Crespy’s apartment with a bullet wound. Crespy, a divorced, eccentric parishioner, claimed the priest shot himself. police now investigate a distant shot.

Washington Post New York Paris Cabie New York Times Agen Toulose Chageaing Montastruc Mme. Crespy Mme Crespy

Allies Press for Settlement in Adrianople War Talks

Allies demand swift Turkish settlement after ultimatum to Turkey. Bulgaria Romania and Montenegro threaten renewed hostilities if no favorable terms. Rebah Pasha meets Sir Edward Grey as Adrianople stands under siege amid balked peace aims.

Turkey Bulgaria Servid Montenegro Ate Sa‘yom Rechad Pasha Constantinople Edward ' Grey Adrianople Reehad Pasha Tewfur] Ae Osman Nizam Pasha Edward’ Grey Assembly National Assembly St. Constantinople Porte Mustapha Pasha Ferdinand Shukri Pasha Adrianopit Shukri-Pasha Bucharest Aiépaten Roumania Sitiestria

Turks Driven From Hills Near Bizani Front

Athens reports Gen Sepountzskis forces advanced along the front near Janina. Artillery fire raged all day as Greek troops forced the Turks from the hills before Bizani, the latter retreating in disorder toward that position.

Athens Sepountzskis Janina Bizani

American officer praises Servian soldiers at Belgrade

Major Munroe Mc Farland of the United States conducted an inspection of Serbian battlefields for the American government. He then began his home journey and spoke highly of the courtesy of the Serbian military authorities and the efficiency of the Servian soldiers.

Belgrade Munroe McFarland U.S.A Sergan McFarland

Plague reported among garrison at Adrianople

A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from Mustapha Pasha notes plague has broken out among the garrison at Adrianople. The report, dated January 21, references rising illness in the Ottoman stronghold as authorities assess containment measures.

Londoon Jas Mustapha Pasha Daily Telegraph Adrianople

Universe larger than supposed claims Lick astronomer

San Francisco Jan 20. W H Campbell director of Lick Observatory says the universe is half again larger than previously thought. The sun is youthful and moves north at twenty miles a second. The north star may be three suns revolving about a common center. Campbell also reports pedalographic observations showing stars in early existence travel slowly through space, accelerating as they develop.

Lick Speciato W. H. Campbell Lick Observatory University California Lick ‘Observatory Campbell

Post's Garden Annual a must for outdoor work fans

The Post announces The Garden Annual a key feature of the year. The semi monthly Magazine Section is devoted to it with illustrated articles by experts. Copies are limited and distributed city or country readers should order The Sunday Post now to insure a copy.

The Post Sunday Post

Woman jailed after forged checks case in Boston court

Samuel Barron and Abbie Ion Moulton were named in a municipal court case. Judge Benziett ordered an indefinite term in the women’s prison at Sherborne after Moulton appealed and was held on $600 bail for the superior court. Willian Terry testified he had given Moulton three tank checks on Beacon Trust Company and allowed tampering with his account.

Spentalto Boston Éherckson Samuel Barron Abbie Ion Moulton Benziett Sherborne Willian Terry Mouton Beacon ‘Truat Moulton

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