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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1914

Page

7

Open War on Free Speech Amid Harlem Bombing Aftermath

New York scene follows Harlem tenement blast that killed four as police plan to curb anarchist activity involving IWW figures. Aldermen push a ban on public funerals for victims Caron Berg Hansen. Berkman supporters announce a funeral march. Trial delays at Tarrytown as 200 sympathizers accompany Newark defendants, crowds pass peacefully despite police presence.

Alderman Tarrytown New York Harlem Caron Berg Hansen Union Square Berkman Alexander Berkman Board of Aldermen Health Department Tarrer Industrial Workers of the World Anlalat Newark John Rockefeller Somme Uwe

Numerous Obituaries and Funeral Notices Span July 1914

A sequence of death notices and funeral details dates July 5 to July 8 1914. Entries include Francis H Connolly Fannie T Norcross Edward De Rops Alexander Stewart John Sullivan Miriam Weyl and others. Each notice notes residence locations service times and interment at local cemeteries such as Mount Olivet and Rock Creek with relatives invited to attend.

Connotey Francis H John Katherine Connolly Slater JM Mehkee St Stephen Sam Norlfo Arneld Hospital Fanniet Norcross George — Zichorat Capitol Street Vnopp Edward Tan de Rops Maryland Avenue Northern Rock Crash Kommprs Herah K. Sommera James Sullivan St Patricks Church Mount Olivet R Street Weyl Miriam Weyl Flew

Funeral and Undertaker Services Advertised in Street NW

An advertisement lists THOS M HINDLE Undertaker and Embalmer at 940 F Street N. W. offering first class funerals at reasonable terms. Also promoted are THOS SERGEON succesor to Cain at Seventh Street NW, WM H SARDO & CO funeral directors and embalmers, and GEO P ZURHORST at 3 East Capitol Street with established services.

Thos Hindle Speare N. W Ferring Firat Phonas Sergeon TOR & Cain Reventh Street H Sardo & CO Flneraul Pmbalmers Son GEO P

Americans Predict Rapid Win Invasion Of Mexico

An American farmer and engineer living near the Mexican coast argues that in sixty to ninety days a U S force could seize key ports and pacify Mexico He claims Mexican defense is weak with 45000 to 45000 troops available on both sides and asserts that American organization and discipline would overwhelm Mexican forces and inaugurate peace and prosperity for a reconstituted Mexican nation

Mexico Aclern toBowa Slnck Cassimiro Rendon Sinaloa Huerta Oresa

Money in El Paso sparks warrant for Carranza agent

Zubaran acting for Carranza seeks arrest of representative who supervised rebel note shipment. Man believed to have crossed into Mexico last Saturday. Injunctions in the missing five million dollar Carranza money case were challenged in district court as packages tied to Winfield and the consignor were located in El Paso. Authorities consider whether the money is in those packages and if a hearing is still needed.

Zubaran Carranza Mexico District Supreme Court Felicitas Villareal Treasury Anderson Sapresa Bantiago 8 Winfield el Paso Pennsylvania Avenue Engraving Company Obear Douglas, Baker, Ruffin & Obear United States District Court of Seftor Rasfael Zubdaran Capmany United States Given Tex

Funeral Designs by J. H. Small & Sons Florists

Florists advertise funeral designs from Washington Waldorf Astoria to Broadway and 1183 Broadway New York with specialty in flowers for funerals at moderate prices. Includes a guide and phone numbers for orders.

J. H. Small & Sons Washington Waldorf-Astoria Broadway New York Y Street Ehone

Embezzlement Warrants Tied to Mexican Intrawar Cash Fight

Report says a warrant may charge Santiago Winfield with embezzlement linked to the Carranza Villa agents struggle over constitutionalist fiat currency. Sources claim several prominent Mexicans helped move a small sum to Suarez last week. Additional warrants under a federal conspiracy statute are expected as six trunks said to hold the missing money were found at a San Antonio express office.

Washington Santiago Winfield Carranza Villa Suarez San Antonio Tex

Rebels Praise President at Saltillo Banquet

Henry Allen Tupper of the International Peace Forum addressed a Saltillo banquet honoring Venustiano Carranza. He praised Carranza and Pablo Gonzales and said he hoped to congratulate Carranza as president of Mexico. Isidro Fabela and Heriberto Barron spoke of U S friendship for the constitutionalist cause and urged unity. Fabela called the movement greater than any one man and praised the American president as an apostle of freedom.

Saltillo Henry Allen Tupper International Peace Forum Venustiano Carranza Gens Carranza Pablo Gonzales Mexico Isidro Fabela Heriberto Barron Mexico City United States Fabela

Curtiss America rises with 1800 pounds on Lake Hammondsport

Glenn Curtiss today launched the America, the Rodman Wanamaker transatlantic flying boat, with nearly 1800 pounds on board and lifted from the water in six seconds after the start. After planning on the surface for about 100 yards, the craft was free and clear in one minute fifteen seconds. The test marked the fastest water takeoff to date for the America, with Curtiss optimistic about future launches. Lieut Porte skimmed the lake with a similar load but did not lift off, content to plane on the surface after braces on the waterboards briefly gave way during the run.

Hammondsport Glenn Curtas Rodman Wanamaker Curtiss America Azores John C. Porte

Newport Society Dances and Teas Amid Tennis Games

Newport hosts a gay day of entertainments with Mme Bakhmeteff as hostess at Stone Villa. Guests include Mr and Mrs Curtis Guild, Mr and Mrs Nelson O Shaughnessy, Mrs Roger Walcott, and Duchess of Marlborough watches tennis. Reports say Berger's may host nightly musicales as society returns to dancing tous.

Curtis Guild Nelson O'Shaughnessy Duchess of Marlborough Eclal Washington Post Newport R. L Mme _ Bakhmeretz Stone Villa Curtis Guildy Boston Roger Walcott John W. Riddle James Ruswell Soley Lovett Haniel von Hatmhausen Boris Yonine Berger’a Berger's Casino New York Charles S Whitman Ruth V Twombly Helen M. Rives Mildred Rives Clarence Dolan A J Cassatt TF M Thayer Louise B Caesatt Alexander Smith Cochran Hayward Ferry William de Foreat Manele Arthur Curtis James Bishop Darlington Ambassador von Bernatorff Germany Europe

Sharp Gale Keeps Narragansett Society Inside

A cold northeast gale and chilly temperature drive most residents indoors at Narragansett Pier. Social activity shifts to indoor venues while a few remain at golf and tennis facilities at Point Judith Country Club. Notables join in warm up games and a noted fancy costume ball is announced for August 7 at the Casino.

Narragansett Pier Point Judith Country Club Charley Hitchcock Willard P Ward New York Philip M Preacott Washington William C Morrow Rowlang Robinson Wakefield RB. I Samuel Hark T McLachlan Brunswick Dak John McKim Milton, Jr James Daniel Miller Tlorence Brevoort Kane Mary Comstock Anna Moulton Edith Moulton Charles D Kinney, Jr Charles D Kinney Cincinnat!ardreg

Riot at Rouen Races Prompted Troops Called In

Rioting crowd at Rouen France track after a false start led to police unable to control the scene and troops being summoned. The public invaded the course and tried to halt the horses as starter refused to stop. One horse Amok sustained severe injuries. Bets were canceled and refunds issued.

Rouen France Amok

Mexico City voting pallid in government run poll

Mexico City reports show only about two percent of the population cast votes in yesterday's government controlled election. When asked about Sunday's election and General Huerta's plans the President declined to comment and hinted he was not in Huerta's confidence. He avoided media talk, noting mediators are in recess as factions hope to unite.

Mexico City Mexico Gen. Huerta Mediaton

British Subject Free After Zacatecas Case

George St Clair Douglas a British subject held by constitutionalist authorities at Zacatecas was released today The detention prompted representations from H C Miles British vice consul The American consul at Durango Theodore Hamm left to report The charge that Douglas aided the federals was withdrawn as he was found not guilty before a court martial

George St. Clair Douglas U. S el Paso Tex Zacatecas Castanza Villa H. C. Miles Theodore Hamm Durango Douglas Manuel de la Vega

Mutiny Rumors Grow Along Front Line of Outposts

Reported unrest among federal troops near American outposts reaches constitutionalists in the city. Fear mounted that Gen Huerta would dispatch a punitive expedition from Cordoba against the mutineers. Gen Funston had been informed of unusual developments and ordered heightened vigilance at the outposts.

Vera Cras Huerta Cordoba Funston

Murder Case Hits Conflicting Statements at Carman Trial

Witness memory falters over prior statements about Mrs Carman while the district attorney presses for consistency. A maid signed a statement without reading it as Dr Carman faces questions, and investigators probe threats linked to an auburn haired woman and a pistol permit.

Carman Weeks Mra Bailey Jennta Duryea Willem D. Bailey Dr Carman Madeline Bailey Baileys Dr Car- Man Charles Anderson Carman House Anderson Dr. Carman Justice of the Peace Freeport Lving Philadelphia Hara New York

Suffragette Protests During Royal Visit At Edinburgh

Suffragists hurled literature at King George and Queen Mary in Edinburgh during their visit. Two women seized a balcony opposite the station and dropped handbills as the royal carriage passed. detectives intervened, the pair were taken to the police station amid cheers and boos. Names given as Lock and Owen. London ministers urge Premier Asquith to end forcible feeding as barbarous and futile.

Edinburgh George Queen Mary Ceating Lock Owen London Reginald J Campbell City Temple R. F. Horton Lyndhurst Road Church Hampstead J . Shakespeare Asquith

Austen Chamberlain to Seek Father’s Seat in Birmingham

Special Cable reports London July 6 that Austen Chamberlain son of the late Joseph Chamberlain will resign his Worcestershire east division seat to contest his father’s former West Birmingham seat. His father served that constituency from 1816 until his death.

Austen Chamberlain Birmingham Washington Post London Joeph Chamberlain Worcestershire West Birmingham

Rage Riot on Hyattsville Interurban Car Ends in Stabbings

A fight aboard an interurban car at Twenty fourth street and Rhode Island avenue northeast after midnight left two white men wounded, one severely, and two women fainting as colored and white passengers clashed. Burrel Hanback and Roy Hanback were rushed to Emergency Hospital with knife and other injuries. five colored men allegedly sparked the disturbance by singing and provoking the white passengers. Police seek one assailant as others fled the scene.

Hyattsville Twenty Fourth Street Rhode Island Avenue Burrel Hanback Ej Street Roy B. Hanhback Sixth Street Barret Roy Hyattonville Washington Fifteenth Arthur Timmons Twenty-fourth Street Hanback Bar- Tel

Sand diet cures three former officials in report

Special from Muncie July reveals that George W Cromer John W Fitzgibbon and Harry W Long three former office holders say they are cured of stomach disorders after more than a year on a sand diet. They claim sand aids digestion by grinding food and is inexpensive and effective, with reports of success from many cities and states.

Cromer Washington Muncie George W Cromer John W Fitzgibbon Harry W. Long Fitzgibbons

Lords Pass Home Rule Amender Bill in Ireland Move

London July 6 The House of Lords approved the second reading by 278 to 14 on the Irish home rule bill to extend and amend its scope. Debate showed surprising minimal opposition with only ten delegates backing Lord Willoughby de Broke's motion to reject.

Ulster London House of Lords Willoughby de Broke

Nevada Representative Roberts Proposes Chautauqua Days in Congress

Nevada lawmaker Representative Roberts introduces a resolution to open the House galleries to the public on Fridays at prevailing prices to foster a home lecture industry. The plan aims to reduce member travel, allow hearings by cabinet and Senate members, and fund campaign uses in close districts. The measure, sent to the rules committee by Speaker Clark, highlights Roberts as humorist and as Walter Johnson’s son-in-law.

Houge Representative Roberts Nevada Congress Chamber of House Capitol Senate Cabinet District of Columbia Clark Smille Rules Committee Mr Roberts Walter Johnson Washington Nationals

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