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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1914

Page

9

Rites For Royal Pair Absent as Vienna Mourns Archduke

Reports from Vienna describe funeral services for Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Duchess Sophie at the Hofburg chapel. Emperor Francis Joseph and heir Archduke Charles Joseph attended, with diplomats and high officials present. Children prayed beside silver coffins, wax candles burned, and a brief service led by Cardinal Prince Pärt and two bishops followed by a later prayers by the Archduke’s children beside the coffins.

Vienna Cardinal Pifft Emperor Francia Joseph Charles Francis Joseph Archduke Francia Ferdinand Duchess of Hohenberg Hofburg Broperor Francia Joseph Trefburg Corps of Kettlemen-at-arms Prince Pat Chotek Duen Ehofburg Sofe Max Ernst

Norwegian Songs Added to Margaret Wilson Repertoire

Madison July 3 Norwegian music adds to Miss Margaret Wilson repertoire daughter of the President. During a visit to Madison she bought a Norway music album and expressed delight in meridian to sing them. She intends to include the songs in future performances.

Madison Wis Margaret Wilson Wilson Sony Wison

Arsonettes Burn Mansion Bally menech near Holywood

An arson attack by suffragettes destroyed Bally menech the fine mansion near Holywood. The residence of Sir Henry Linen mayor and MP, the house contained priceless art treasures, all lost. The militants claim victory though the mansion’s owner escaped. Lawn Party Tendered Florists guests attend Florista Club event at 3800 New Hampshire Avenue with about thirty five members from Baltimore. Vaudeville numbers and a lecture aid the W F Smith memorial project.

Belfast Ireland Ballymenech Holywood Tallymenoch Henry Linen Helfant Florista’ Club Washington W. F. Gudery Theaday New Hampshire Avenue Florista and Gardeners’ Club Baltimore Richard Vincent, de White Marsh Scotland W.F Smith

Excursions to Marshall Hall on Fourth of July weekend

Marshall Hall hosts patriotic band concerts by Krawier's Military Band and family amusements. Sailings of the Charles Macalester depart from Seventh Street Wharf at 10 am 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm with Mount Vernon and Colonial Beach stops. The St Johns steamer offers afternoon and Sunday return trips with moonlight sails and a large pavilion over the water for dancing.

Marshall Hall Potomac River Krawier Charles Macalester Seventh Street Mount Vernon Washington Colonial Beach St. Johns St Johns

Army and Navy Changes of the Day as Told in Orders

Col Charles M Truitt and officers detailed in orders announce transfers and postings across posts. Brigades and regiments, including First, Twelfth, Twenty-seventh, and Third Field Artillery, shift commands. Fort McDowell and Fort Logan receive new leaders. many officers depart for recruiting duties or reassignment, with travel to San Francisco and ship departures planned for October 1914.

Charles M. Truitt Maloleon Mt. Riley Twelfth Infantry Charles A. Walker, Jr Ordnance Department Fred W. Fitts Nineteenth Infantry George K. McCunnegle First Infantry Fort McDowell Cal Wilagtam Lassiter Lagelter Orst Infantry Bia Robert N. Getty Twenty-seventh Infantry Geeral Fort Logan Cole George W. van Deusen Field Artillery van Deusen Third Field Artilery Daniel L.howell Infantry Charles G. Treat Third Feld Artillery Platt Feld Artillery Third Bold Artillery William 4 Bertsch Third Infantry Quartermaster Corps Eifect Henry T. Ferguson Quartermaster Corp Uant Cornr San Francisco Herbert J. Brees First Cavalry Seventh Cavalry Prostad George Tf. Estes Twentieth Mulfantry West Point United Snited Miliary’ Academy Louis R. Dice Coast Artillery Corps Jud Company Coast Artilery Corps Gene Fort. Slocum New York City Richard ©. Croxton Robert PL Classburn Dice Mer Lockard Siill Western Department Clarence FB Western Fifth Cavalry Seventh Cave Edward Calvert Franklin GC. Kearne Kearns Eighth Cavalry Seattle Wash Charles D. Rogers Eleventh Cavalry Charles B. Stone Vlieving Fay Jerome Clark Baventennth Infantry William J. Lisle Quartermaster ‘Corp Wextern Department San Francisto Foivt Liew Rufus FP Maddux Coast Artillery Sorps Philippiano United States Adjutant General of the Army Edwin P. Thompson Twenty- Fourth Infantry Fifteenth Infantry Chins Robert J. Binford Utah Agricultural College Logan Utah Henry R. Weston Philippine Department Franz A. Doniat Walter 2 Whavgr Twenty-fourth Infantry Walker B. Hodson Fom Eighth Infantry Grent. Wisaver Hiz Hobson Jregimental Eich Archibald F. Commibkey Guy. Norvell Eighth Cleron Fifteenth’ Infantry Eugena Lantsche Jr Earnest M. Areve Twenty-third Infantry Fineenth Barton K. Yount Twenty-seventh Pifteanth Bex Jamin P. Castle Twenty-ninth Infantry Robert G. Ualdwell Ernest L. Pell Everett N. Bowman Fourth Infantry Robert F. Boyers Fisih Oscar W. Griswold Eighteenth Inantry Jobepa Leonard Robert H. Dunlop Twenty-sixth Infantry Thirteenth Infantry Emil F. Reinhardt Eighthnfentry William A. Beach Mantle

Naval Officers Retired and Vessel Movements Highlight Navy Notices

The Navy announces numerous retirements effective June 1914 to July 1924 for many officers including Rear Admiral Southerland and Captains Gibbons Kellogg Leonard Hill Evans and Patton. Also listed are transfers to retired lists, detachments to commands, and numerous ship movements among Milwaukee Mare Island San Diego Norfolk and Havana with vessels ordered to various yards and duties.

Southerland General Board Homn R. F. Nicholson Navy Department J. H. Gibbons Utah F. W. Kellogg North Carolina Homie J.C. Leonard Ist Virginia F. K. Hill Army War College G.R. Evans Nebraska H. A Bisfham R. Pollock Vermont Tome LV. G. Omais Michigan Milwaukee Quatele Nera Mare Island Marblehead San Diego Tallahasee Norfolk Seturn San Francisco Castine Santn Domingo Smoly Naval Militia Cgoni Idla De'hazon Dubsque Navy Yard Nortemouth N. H Resnick Navy Acti

Slavers Arrested After Widow's Tale Sparks Raids

Special to The Washington Post reports Mrs. D N Hansom, a 29 year old Bridgeport widow, testified of a white slave ring. Seven men and two women were arrested on $10,000 bonds as police raided multiple Soho and Port Chester locations. Four young girls rescued are material witnesses. The story links to letters showing plans to traffic women to New York and New England resorts.

Washington Post New York Delia Wealy Tansom Bridgeport Gibbs Bronx Hannom Hast 16Th Street Hansom Martin Albert Carson Brook Avenue Carson

National Woman Suffrage Letter to President Critiques White House Visit

Anita Howard Shaw of the National Woman Suffrage Association forwards a letter to the President via the Congressional Union headquarters. The letter repudiates the White House audience last Tuesday and deplores actions that mar dignity and patriotism in the suffrage campaign while seeking presidential support for a broader democracy.

Association For Visit Congressional Union Mare Dre .Anna Howard, Shaw National American Woman Suffrage ‘Association Washington Congressiohal Committee White House Acta United States Anita Howard Shaw National Woman Suffrage Association

New Suffragist Tactics Push House Rules Action

A North Carolina delegation from the Congressional Union urged Rep Pau of North Carolina to convene a House rules committee meeting to report House resolution 514 on suffrage. The committee chairman Henry was absent in Texas, and Pou said Democrats oppose a meeting before August 1 despite two hundred Democrats backing one. He would align with three Democrats to call it. Delegates included Mrs J C Mosher Salisbury, Mrs Lilian Fant Raleigh, Miss Mildred Koone New Bern, Meg Minnie E Brooke Beaufort, and Miss Virginia J Arnold Waynesville.

Carolina Congressional Union Pau North Carolina Henry Rules Committee Texas Pou House Rules Committee House Pow J. C. Mosher Salisbury Lilian Fant Raleigh Mildred Koone Newbern Minnie E. Brooke Beaufort Virginia J., Arnold Waynesville

Midshipmen Leave Naples for Gibraltar

Naples Italy July 3 The American squadron led by battleships Missouri, Tennessee, and Idaho sails for Gibraltar with Naval Academy cadets aboard.

Annapolis Gibraltar Naples Italy Americanquadron Missouri Tinois Idaho Naval Academy At

Mystery suit filed in common pleas court in Philadelphia

The Washingtonn Past reports 2888 D. M. Stewart v. Lat Whelen Biddle damages. Plaintiff Stewart acts for himself with offices at 26 North Seventh Street and residence at 1951 North Twentieth Street. Defendant Mrs Craig Biddle, society figure of Philadelphia and Newport, sister of Mrs Robert Goelet, known as the beautiful Whelen alsters. Details withheld pending filing of claim next week or midweek.

Philadelphia Tuly Common Pleas Court Hague

Woman District Chief: Mary Lillis Takes Sherman Post

For the first time in District government history a woman, Miss Mary Lillis, is placed in temporary charge of the weights measures and markets department as J H Sherman departs on a ten day inspection trip. Lillis has spent sixteen years in the office and was chosen for her familiarity with all details of the work.

Mary Lillis J. H. Sherman John H.’. Sherman Lillis Sherman North Atlantic

Cleveland Doctor Urges Love Over Eugenics in Sex Hygiene Talk

Dr J Richay Horner of the Cleveland Homeopathic Medical College told the American Institute of Homeopathy bureau of planetary science on July 2 in Atlantic City that the race needs less eugenics and more love. He presented a paper on sex hygiene highlighting humane approaches.

Cleveland Atlantic City N. J J. Richay Horner Cleveland Homeopathic Medical College Bureau of Planitary Science American Institute of Hamennathy

Notable British statesman Joseph Chamberlain dies at 78

London mourns as Joseph Chamberlain died at his London home at age 78 with wife Mrs Mary Endicott and son Austen by his side. A pioneer of tariff reform and vigorous opponent of Irish home rule, Chamberlain had become an invalid after a paralytic stroke seven years earlier.

Miss Endicott Massachusetts Austen End Ireland London Joseph Chamberlain Mrs. Chamberlain Austen Chamberlain Mr. Chamberlain Great Britain Horner Birmingham W. C. Brécott Cleveland House of Commons Gladstone Lberal-Unionist Party South Africa University College Joseph Chamber Jain Board of Trade America Glagstone Liberal Party Liberal-Unionist Party Chamberlain United States Seine High Commission Mary Endiscott William C. Endicott

Britten Proposes Bill To Abolish Plucking Board

Illinois Representative Fred A. Britten Republican of Til nois a naval committee member denounces the navy retiring law calling it a failure He urges action on a self introduced bill from last May to abolish the plucking board and retire the least efficient officers He cites Secretary Daniels remark that fifteen officers retired were efficient and says Uncle Sam pays nearly 64000 extra yearly for their idle time The measure targets retirement based on efficiency records in the Navy Department.

Daniela Fred A. Britten Tilnois Naval Committee of the House Lst Britten Sam Brittenvili Navy Department

Licensed to Marry Names in Blurred Notices Across Cities

A garbled list of couple names and ages appears in a marriage license notice, including Charles Campbell and Mebel Williams in one pairing and others from Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, and Charlottesville. The fragmentary text mentions clergymen and multiple couples with varying ages and locales.

Charles A. Campbell Mebel W. Williams the Rey J.H. Durham Roster C. Bayly Markham Virginia Carter Washington D.C Ray Whitmore Charter W. Brus Laie B. Connor Baltimore T. Nicholas William A. Chandier Washington, D. C Gladys M."lamprey Philadelphia Bar Y. Howlets James W. Grant Gertrude Golling Camden Small Charlottesville Mattia M. Siblih Promt W. J. McKenney Floyd E. Way Beesie Martic Richmond M. Chambers Aleasider Jenner Eva Bortnick M. Backer William Bo Btokley Amanda A. Rutor W. Almendrizer Winthop Hy Kellogg St. Georges Gertrude.e. Dempssy New York City W. J. Carroll James B. Young Mary V. Antrim Mantes J. S. Montgomery Clarence J. Cunningham Jennie Carter BE. Williams Bertrand F. Ling Evelyn T. Richman

Deaths Reported In Local Hospitals And Homes

A list of deaths including Theodore Kessler 58 at Government Hospital and Sarah E. Tavenner 90 of 3137 Osborn NW. Other names include George W. Burrows 1041 Chambers Pl NW Martha Fry 72 Garfield Hospital Octavia Haddaway 59 7801 Ga Ave NW Rowena Lampkins 38 4329 Polk St Kenilworth DC and Preston Jackson 5 at Government Hospital for the Ye anness George.

Theodore Kessler Government Hospital George W. Burrows Sarah E. Tavenner Goff A Hall Louis A. Schlosser Marthe Fry Garfield Hospital Octavia Lillian Baker Foster Susie Sones Lulu Green Washington Asylum Hospital Rowena N Lampkins Polk St Kenilworth D.C Preston Jackson George Mowers Jone Crawford Dofrent

Births Reported In Local Family Records List

Birth notices list numerous families with newborn girls and boys including Thompson, Silverman, Souen, Baldy, Powell, Nieholan, Lolmbach, Kirk, Humphries, Forsythe, Dugworth, Connell, Cook, Oathbey, Bailey, Burgs, Taliaferro, and others. Names, couples, and infant genders appear in compact notices from a community births column.

Robert and Julia A Thompson Jacob Bessie Silverman Max Lena Saqk Bright R Blandis H. Souen James J Nels L. Baldy Harbert G Edna Powell Harry H Sadie Nieholan Itl Adar Grace Lolmbach Wilkin T Lucinds Kirk May H. Burgs Caarier Minnie A. Taliaferro John Hera D. Dane Chartesend Moffa Dixon George Sophronia Burge

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