Interruption of Railway Traffic in Mexico Reported
State Department reports rail service between El Paso and Monterey is disrupted and that San Luis Potosi troops have joined anti Villa forces. Trains to Mexico City from El Paso cannot advance beyond Aguascalientes as of January 20. About 40,000 Carranza troops were said to be preparing to attack the Villa garrison at Monterey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Mexico
Bryan
Enrique Liorente
Bevan
Ans
Enrique
Liorente
Convention
United States
Eald M. Llorente
San Luis Po- SS
Monterey
el Paso
Tex
San Luis Potosi
Aguascalientes
2Th
Mexico City
Krowngsville
Matamoros
Mexican Town
Carr
Multiple Death Notices and Funeral Details in One Listing
Obituary notices dated January 1905 to January 1917 list numerous individuals including Lois Ives, Sarah Carel, Elizabeth Chestert, Anna Isabel, Mary Doran, Elizabeth May, Heber May, and Margaret Enbehan. Entries specify residences, ages, dates, funeral times, and interment locations such as Mount Olivet, Arlington, Philadelphia, and Westminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LSE
Mordas
Lois Ives
Emntieth
Philop Bush
Park Road Northwest
Caseil
Forndry
Thirteenth Street
Sarah Carel
Mass Vreinia Casel
Levingtom Ku Cheister
Euizabetit
Catreet
Iya
Philadelphia
Otros Ado
Anna Isabet
Mie de Coronna
Albe Tate
Beserita
Albemarle
Thairsdas
St Pauls
Doran
Tarst Ralls
Mary
John I Doran
Par Laneril
Frank Gers Sons
Seventh Street
Reputer
Mats Te Tye
Punta Ulate
Aelock
Monmur
Nlvet
Smalons
Audienly
Jan- War
SR Tyla
Baltimore
Jesnye
George E. Emnone
Westminster
Mal
Huntington
Monroe Street
Andrew Tyler Huntington
Arlington
New York
Springfield
Mass
P Street
Heber J May
Aew
Rolage
F Street
Pinkiis
Alvia
St Josephie Church
Mount Olivet
Vite
Lotte Ie
Samotl
Tewis Rl Butt
Ar Tee Ua
Rileyta Enveribime
Hurtal
Sixteenth Street
Harry
Martina L
Send & N
Oval
St Paul'’s Church
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Mount Olivet Cemetery Sheckets
Tobias F Sheckels
Frank Geters Sona
St Paul's Church
Rock Creak Cemetery
Biltmore Street
Sophly Hutchinson
Harvey Spalding
West Virginia Votes for Woman Suffrage Stalled in House
In Charleston on January 6, West Virginia lawmakers pushed for the equal suffrage amendment as women urged passage. The senate approved the joint resolution, while the house reversed itself after reassembly, sending the measure back to second reading to be reconsidered on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
House
Charleston
W. Va
Paliticians
Senate
Steed
Harmon
Hending
Finlath
Navy personnel bill targets plucking board promotion system
A new naval personnel bill drafted under Assistant Secretary Roosevelt and transmitted by Secretary Daniels proposes merit based promotion, elimination of the plucking board, and creation of an active reserve list for unpromoted officers. It outlines competitive exams, a three year later merit ranking, and promotions to master for efficient warrant officers with staff corps entry at lieutenant rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Daniela
Roosevelt
Daniels Inleu
Naval Academy
Navy
Marine Corps
Leutenant
Sings Scandinavian Songs at Washington Club recital
Misa Inga Orner, a Norwegian soprano, presented a distinct recital at the Washington Club with Nordic pieces and operatic selections. She performed Swedish folk tunes, the Svend set Serenade, Hartmann and Liden Karan, and the Caro Nome from Rigoletto with strong piano support, drawing praise for her high, pure voice and artistic interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Club
Misa Inga Orner
Miss Urner
Skon Jomfru
Hartann
Liden Karan
Heise
Viaj
Lembeke
Berth
Metropolitan
New York
Covent Garden
Misa Orner
Caro
Sones
Kjerul
Grendahl
Grew
Eit Syn
Rose Mari
Collan
Misa Varsaret Bowte Grart
Plano
Hall Stays In Office Strong Fight Against Him
The Senate confirmed Henry Clay Hall to the Interstate Commerce Commission by a 38 to 1 vote after opposition citing a vote flip in a rate case and questions about law compliance. Critics accused the commission of political pressure and misreading just and reasonable rates, calling the decision a threat to government of law. Hall was appointed to fill a vacancy left by Charles A. Prouty. his term expired January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Henry Clay Hall
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hall
Linstow
Asapp
Cummins
Kenyon
la Vollette
Lane
Martine
Nelson
Norris
Page
Reed
Townsend
Vardaman
Clapp
la Yollette
Michigan
Curtin
Lre
Charles A. Prouty
Supreme Court Sets Aside Contempt For Tribune Respondents
The Supreme Court Monday set aside contempt sentences imposed on William L. Curtin and George Burdick of the New York Tribune for refusing to reveal sources in a grand jury probe of New York customs fraud. The court did not rule on compulsion to disclose sources, but upheld the refusal to testify on self incrimination grounds, even though presidential pardons had been prepared. The decision, with one justice not participating, holds pardons do not negate a witness’s objection to testifying if they do not accept the pardon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Curtin
George Burdick
New York Tribune
New York
Supreme Court
Justice McReynolds
McKenna
Stricter Excise Laws Backed by Randle Highlands Group
The Randle Highlands Citizens Association urged tougher excise legislation at a Monday meeting at Randle Highlands Baptist Church on Naylor Road. They rejected delaying the proposed prohibition, endorsed stricter action, and named J. R. Coryell J. N. Brooks E. N. Ramsey and J. T. Hoyle as leaders. A committee was appointed to plan a town hall for local associations and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randle Highlands
J. R. Coryell
J. N. Brooks
E. N. Ramsey
J. T. Hoyle
Maiden America girl meets President at White House
Miss Mary V. McAllister aged six visits the White House with a prepared speech for the President. She hesitates and fumbles the piece, then greets the President with a shy “I’m awfully glad to see you, Mister President.” The President smiles and they shake hands warmly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary V. McAllister
America
White House
Congressmen Take Up North Pole Controversy
Special dispatch reports the House education committee may hire a hall and invite Dr F A Cook and Rear Admiral Peary to prove who discovered the north pole. A resolution by Rep Smith aims to establish discovery priority to designate lands as U S territory. The committee adjourned for lack of a quorum and will reconvene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pole
Peary
Cook
Washington Post
New York
Washington
House Committee On Education
F. A. Cook
Merchants Bump Time Rule Urges One Hour Limit
Joss P. Andrews reelected president of the Retail Merchants Association as members push to extend 15 minute automobile regulation to one hour. A special committee seeks a hearing before District commissioners. Also discussed were licensing solicitors and renaming Pennsylvania avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joss P. Andrews
Retail Merchants' Association
Board of Governors
M. A. Leese
Isagse Gans
FE C Graham
M D. Rosenberg
Charles J Columbus
Claude K. Miller
Anton Stephan
M.D Rosenberg
Congress
Philander J Johnson
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
White House
Federal employment bureau opens with no fees
Labor, Agriculture, and Postoffice Departments announce a new Federal employment bureau to match employers with job seekers nationwide. Secretary Wilson mails a circular inviting industrial establishments to use distribution branches. No charges apply to employers. parties supply applicant needs via blanks provided to both employers and job seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Labor
Postoffice
Wilson
Agriculture and Post Office Departments
United States
Washington
Wider Use of Schoolhouses Advocated for Social Centers
G Grosvenor Dawe of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States urged wider use of public school buildings as social centers. Speaking before the Parents' League of Columbia Heights at the J Ormond Wilson Normal School he urged using assembly halls gymnasiums and lunchrooms for community gatherings. The Wilson Normal School was cited as an ideal social center. All schools on Columbia Heights are represented in the Parents' League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Grosvenor Dawe
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Parents' League of
Columbia Heights
J. Ormond Wilson Normal School
Dawe
Wilson Normal School
Parents’ League
Senators Push Wider Navigation Rules in Chesapeake Bay
Senators Martin and Swanson of Virginia urge liberalizing fishing and navigation regulations in Chesapeake Bay and tributaries including the Potomac. They conferred with Gen Kingman, chief of engineers, about modifying Army Engineers rules. The engineers board report, reviving the regulations, is now before Gen Kingman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake Bay
Potomac
War Department
Martin and Swanson
Virginia
Gen. Kingman
Army Engineers
Board of Engineers
Kingman
Revenue-Cutter Mohawk Aids Adrift Italian Steamer Parodi
A wireless from New York says the Mohawk left Norfolk to assist the Italian steamer Angelo Parodi which is adrift off the coast short of coal and food. The Itasca waits in by with no success due to a storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fenwick Shoals
Washingtonian
Chanbeth Palmer
John Meyer
Old Dominion Line
Hamilton
Norfolk
Delaware
Meyer
Carlisle
Angelo Parodi
Itasca
Parodi
Lake Masters in Session at Great Lakes Convention
The Ship Masters Association of the Great Lakes opened its annual convention at the Hotel Powhatan. Resolutions aim to gain congressional attention with aid from Supervising Inspectors of Steam Vessels. Committees named include Credentials, Auditing, Resolutions, Memorials, Girthousen, and Claims. The group plans a visit to the Supervising Inspectors today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. Hubbard
J. W. Baird
George Atkinson
FL A. Doherty
J. H. Lowes
J. W. Montgomery
Ghrthousen
A. C. Smith
Oscar Olsen
W. B. Stitt
M. G. M Intosh
C H Hubbard
M G. McIntosh
Mystery woman may be Pauline Sullivan identified in California
Arizona authorities join effort to identify a starving woman found Sunday in San Mateo near San Francisco. Police fear she is Pauline Sullivan, missing from Washington since December 14. Lieutenant Sullivan of the U.S. Navy advised telegraphing Stanley D. Willis of Tucson to visit Agnew asylum after the transfer from San Francisco hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Mateo
Cal
San Francisco
Pauline Sullivan
Washington
Washington Police
Lieut. Sullivan
United States Navy
Stanley D. Willis
Tucson
Ariz
Miss Sullivan
Agnew
San Francisco Hospital
Agnew Asylum
New Lutheran Church Dedication in Georgetown Washington
The Hirangelical Lutheran Church of Georgetown Washington dedicated at corner Wisconsin avenue and Volta place NW on Sunday February 7 1915 at 11 o clock conducted by Rev Luther Hess Waring Ph D pastor. Monday evening two congregational receptions will follow with addresses by visiting clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirangelical Lutheran Church
Georgetown
D. C
Wisconsin Avenue
Volta Place Northwest
Luther Hess Waring
Time to Prolong Sessions for Shipbill Endgame
Senate negotiates a night session strategy as Majority Leader Kern declares a filibuster and aims to hasten debate on the ship purchase bill while Democratic leaders vow to press the measure to a vote, with Gallinger warning of government ownership risks and party discipline shaping the talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Republicana
Senate
Martine
George K. Norris
Philadelphia
Walsh
Democrata Tc
Tomigne
Gallinger
Bickman
Hrgan
Georgetown University Regents Reception Announces Governance Change
A Georgetown University reception will honor the board of regents on February 13 at the university. Invitations go to President, Vice President, Speaker Clark, all members of Congress, judiciary, and about 8,000 others. The event marks a major shift from Jesuit-only governance to layman inclusion led by Rev Alphonsus Donilan, first alumnus president, who effected the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Regents
Georgetown University
Clark
Congress
Judiciary
Alphonsus Donilan
Thatelice
Wilson Praised Vice in Santo Domingo Inquiry
A White House letter from June 22, 1914 commending Walter W Vick for his Santo Domingo customs post was entered at Senate inquiry into James M Sullivan. The document, read despite protest, sought to counter claims of improper Sullivan conduct and cited Sullivan’s deference by Gov. Fort amid Dominican politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wilson
Walter W Vick
Santo Domingo
Phelan
James M Sullivan
Dominican Republic
Vik
Sullivan
Vick
White House
Frank J . Mitchell
Banco Nacional of
Franklin J Fert
New Jersey
Walker W Vick
Jonn T Vance
Vance
Gov Fort
Gov. Fort
Bordus
New Drug Law Defines Sale Restrictions March First
Notices warn physicians and pharmacists of a new law taking effect March 1 governing habit forming drugs. Vendors may not possess opium or coca leaves or derivatives without registration and a $1 annual tax. Sales require professional practice only with two year records of purchaser details. personal registration exempts recordkeeping. Morphine, codeine, cocaine, and heroin require physician prescriptions under the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Joint Celebration Planned for Washington and Lincoln Birthdays
Lincoln Camp No 2 Sons of Veterans met at 1101 E Street to announce a combined Washington and Lincoln birthday celebration at the same venue on February 22. Invitations were issued to Senators Willis Jones of Washington, W S Kenyon of Iowa, John W Weeks of Massachusetts, and Representatives John F Farr, WW Griest of Pennsylvania, Clarence B Mitler of Minnesota. Commanders George Duffy of Wilmington and G A KR of the Department of PoetoMac will be invited. Committees for the year were formed with chairs: Membership Fo T Johnson, Delinquents and Entertainments EF Warner, Visiting Commander Charles M Overacker, and Press EF K DePuy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Camp
Sons of Veterans
E_ street
Washington
Lincoln
W Ll, Jones
W. S Kenyon
Iowa
John W Weeks
Massachusetts
John F. Farr
Www Griest
Pennsylvania
Clarence B Mitler
Minnesota
Thivision
George Duffy
Wilmington
Department of the Poetemac
G A KR
Fo T
Fire in Laclede Apartments on Vermont Avenue
Fire alarms rang as residents fled the Laclede apartment at 1223 Vermont Avenue NW when a woman, Miss E L Clapp, accidentally spilled wood alcohol. A lamp ignited the liquid, smoke filled the upper floors, and fire crews extinguished the blaze. Clapp lost clothing and property worth 256 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laclede
Vermont Avenue
Thomas Circle
E. L Clapp
Home Association Meets at January Session
At the January meeting of the Emery Eckington Home and School Association reports from several committees were heard. The playground committee spoke of appealing to the board of education for more playground space at Eckington School. Dr Blair Fales led a discussion on The Hygiene of the Girl. The WCTU offered to host a medal contest among the pupils of the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery-Eckington Home and School Association
Board of Education
Eeckington
Blair Fales
WCTU
Youthful bandit robs Houston bank and courts in pistol battle
A teenage bandit robs Jua anty State Bank in Houston taking 3000. He then and two companions engage detectives in a gunfight, wounding two, as police chase them to a room where loot is found. Several wounded and one believed fatally injured. all suspects held for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Juaanty State Bank
J L. Colgan
Jana J D Dser
Teleane
Sac Felipe Street
Cau Ant
Mort Seigle
Heey
Victor Beyer, 74, Dies in Congress Heights Home
Victor Beyer of 407 Alabama Avenue Congress Heights died early yesterday at home. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the residence conducted by Pastor George Davenport. Burial in vault pending. He was born in Anacostia January 1 and worked in Center Market for many years. Survived by wife and three daughters Nora Edna Lulu Beyer. member of Oldest Inhabitants Association Salen Lodge of Gold Tellows and Mineots Tribe of Red Men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Beyer
Alabama Avenue
Congress Heights
George Davenport
Anacostia Emanuel
Mr Beyer
Anacostia
Center Warket
Salen Lodge of
Gold Tellows
Mineots
Red Men
Nora
Edna
Lulu Bever
J L Williams Near Death At 84 In Richmond
J L Williams banker and father of Jol Skelton Williams comptroller of the finances is reported dying in Richmond of general debility at 84 years old. He has been connected with local banking and financial interests for more than fifty years and during the Civil War was associated with the Confederate treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochmond
Jan
John Williams
Jol Skelton Williams
Vurrenes
Bishes
Hama
Williams
States
Treasury Department
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Korvell
Berta A Norvell
Ufa Tamuars
WM. H. Sardo & CO
Atne Modern Chapel
George F. Zurhorst
Frank Geier
Modern Chapel
J. WM. Lee
Embalmer
Tiverf
Connecten
Commo Shonehapel
Modern Crematorium
Modest Triven
M. Hindle
Zurhorst
Capharles
W. R. Speare
N. W
Vanager Phooes
S. Sergeon
J. H. Small & Sons
11Th
Waldorf Astoria
Broadwey
Newspaper
Haghive
Miss Ormer
Eilver
VY . Harris & CO
the Jewelers
Tokalon Co., Inc
F St
Ita
U. S. Supreme Court
Burdick and
Andrews
Grash
Merchants’ Association
E. Palmer
George A. Carlisle
Capt. Carlisle
John Andrews
Honolulu
Panama Canal
Elizabeth Palmer
Fenwick Island
Del
Palmer
JOB Bureau
Bureau of Immigration
U. 8 S. Cutters
Virginia Coast
Lake Masters
Association
Hotel Powhatan
Arizona
Visiitors
Commerce Committees
Fletcher
Galinger
Jones
Commerce Committee
Shipping Board
Paris
Julius Garfinkle
Hudson
VICE
Home Association
Police of
Center Market
J. L. Williams
U. S. Comptroller
Richmond
Hedmar
Borg
Grace Tirkish Moersteigh Cigarettes
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