Confed?rate Arlington Memorial Honors Old South Leaders
A Confederate memorial service in Arlington honors dead comrades with speeches by Hilary A. Herbert and remarks on loyalty to the Union while defending secession as a constitutional issue. The event elevates Confederate veterans, Daughters of the Confederacy, and veterans' groups, blending reverence for Robert E. Lee with calls for reconciliation and ambiguous legacy.
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Hilary A .Herbert
Navy
Arington
Herbert
South
Robert B Lee
Confederate Veteran Associations
United Bans of Confederate Veterans United Daughters of the Confederacy
Southern Relief Society of
District of Columbia
John M Hickey
United States
Oliver Mote
Barry Heth
Wannie Heth
Magnus Thompson
J M Hickey
John T Cellaghan
Micou
Yordack
Augustus Pentland
America
Randolph H Mc-Kim
Camp
Columbia
Annie Grant-Fugitt
Armand Gumprecht
Willam D McFarland
Charles F Goodchild
Asc
Arlington
Confederacy
Grant
MacPherson
M. Williams
Taits
Confederate Societies
Abington
Williams
William
Notice of simultaneous marriage and death notices
Notice indicates marriage and death notices inserted in The Washington Post appear simultaneously without extra charge in various morning newspapers listed, including The New York Times Boston Globe Courier and other papers across major cities. The list shows multiple newspapers such as Providence Journal Rochester Herald St Louis Republic Syracuse Post Standard and Minneapolis Tribune among others.
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Washington Post
NEW York Times
Foston
Courier Oncago Record Herald
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Lusbitge
Providence Journal
Rochester
ST Lolis
Local Funeral Directors Advertised Services In 1920s Era
A fragmented display lists several funeral houses and embalmers with addresses and contact numbers. W. R. Speare at 940 F Street N. W. William Lee Funeral Director and Embalmer linked to Commodions Chapel and Modern Crematorium. George P. Zarhorst at East Capitol Street. R. F. Harvey's Sons at 25 Fountefath Street promise moderate prices and close service. Descriptions emphasize affordable arrangements and available designs.
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W. R. Speare
F Street
Everthing
Pronas
William Lee
Ana Lmbalmer
Teleshone Enat
R. F. Harvey’s Sons
Fountefath
Chatel Telephone North
Memorial observances at Arlington honor Confederate dead and union
Rev W B Locke led prayers at Mount Vernon M E Church as taps sounded. Members of the Choral Cross laid flowers on 27 Confederate graves. Confederate societies decorated the unknown Union dead monument with red and white roses and the word Fraternity. Gen Joseph Wheeler's grave received a final tribute as sunset over the Potomac signaled reunion and peace as visitors left Arlington.
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W .B. Locke
Mount Vernon M. E
Fraternity
Joseph Wheeler
Potomac
Arington
Protest From Americans Over Lost Mine Indemnity
American owners of gold mines near Port Arthur protest to the State Department through the American consular staff. They accuse Japan of occupying private property at Dalny and Port Arthur, refusing to indemnify or grant work resumes. The disputed value nears a million dollars as claims face a September 27 deadline and potential confiscation.
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Chefoo
Port Arthur
State Department
Dalny
Wu Ting-fangs Power Gone in Pekin
Wu Ting-fang former Chinese Minister to Washington has left Pekin on leave and is expected to live in Shanghai. Disillusioned with Chinese official life he led reform efforts but court intrigues sidelined him, leaving him in minor posts despite his blunt criticisms of official rot.
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Pekin
Wu Ting-fang
Washington
Shanghai
America
Sixty Rebels Killed in Nkadhla Colonial Fight
Colonial forces report a new clash near Nkadhla is killing sixty rebels and wounding seven of the invaders while losing four men. The engagement underscores ongoing unrest in Natal near Durban.
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Durban
Natal
Nkadhla
Sultan's troops beaten in renewed fighting at Riftrite lands
Turmoil continues as Sultan's forces clash with the pretender. The pretender reportedly drove back Sultan troops and caused heavy losses while devastating loyal Riftrite territory. Simultaneous reports cite a balloon landing near Dieppe and riots in Kiangsi being suppressed with casualties and prisoners.
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Tengler
Former Slaves to Meet At Miles Memorial Church
National convention of former slaves convenes at Miles Memorial Colored Church on Third Street between L Street and New York Avenue. Delegates from Southern States attend, with national president Ar Rodgers of Newbern, NC presiding. Armand W Scott will address delegates on What the Country Owes the Negro. Convention runs three days and will petition Congress to pension the aged and needy slaves.
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Miles Memorial Colored Meo
Third Street
L Street
New York Avenue
Rodgers of
Congress
Memorial to John W Mackay at University of Nevada
Special to The Washington Post from Reno reports President I E Brubbs announced a donation of 350000 by Clarence H Mackay to build a memorial building at the University of Nevada. The facility will support mining metallurgy geology and mineralogy work. Mackay also specified a 50000 grant for construction and advancement of the project.
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Washington Post
Reno
I E Brubbs
University of Nevada
University
Clarence H. Mackay
Stubbs
Mackay
John W Mackay
Tragic Morristown Runaway Kills Milie Wheeler
Milie Wheeler of New York City died in a Morristown runaway accident when a frightened horse leapt as Maude Munroe struggled to steady the carriage. Wheeler, daughter of late critic Nym Crinkle, was killed instantly. Maude Munroe and Mrs Aldrich injured. Wheeler’s body to be returned to New York.
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Bead
Nym Crinkle
New York
Critle
Miss Wheeler
Washington Fort
Morristown
Milie Wheeler
Broadway
New York City
Bmirs
H DL
Aldrich
San Remo
Maude Munroe
Miss Munroe
John H. Pitney
South Atreat
Nin
Wheeler
Memorial
All Souls' Hospitals
Mra H
Misa ‘Wheeler
A. C Wheeler
Ym Crinkle
Girl did not aid Jerome may take stand as witness
Berthe Claiche the Tenderloin killer who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the first degree will be sentenced tomorrow afternoon. She has provided little assistance to authorities and refused to implicate Harry Morton, who faces three perjury charges tied to the Claiche case. Morton recently faced potential death by his own hand during arrest. A separate note reports John Shumate, a 28 year old farmer, drowned while seining in Sandy Creek, Danville Virginia, yesterday afternoon.
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Napoleon Borjaparte
Robert H Lee
Vince Waterloo
Napoleon
Lee
Mumford
Les
Lnlon
Harry Morton
Washington
New York
Berthe Claiche
Emil Gerdron
Fiest
Morton
Claiche
Gerdran
Cody
Berthe Claide Morton
Farmer
Washington Post
Danville
John Shumate
Sandy Creek
H F Duncan
Shumate
Munyon’s Remedies Promised Quick Relief For Ailments
A Poughkeepsie missionary shares a testimonial praising Munnyon’s Rheumatism Cure and other Munyon’s products. The ad lists cures and prices for rheumatism relief, dyspepsia, kidney issues, headaches, blood purification, coughs, constipation, piles, cold symptoms, and a vitality booster priced from 5 to 100 cents.
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Mre
Johns
Catherine Street
Poughkeepsie
Munnyon
Munyon
Price
Lynch Threat Stuns West Virginia Town
Special to The Washington Post Edking West Virginia June 3 a mob prepared to storm the jail to lynch Hang Stalnaker a teamster who fatally stabbed Walter Cline in a saloon quarrel Officials moved the prisoner to Beverly jail After an exchange Stalnaker stabbed Cline in the abdomen and beat him with a beer bottle Cline died after bleeding internally at the hospital
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Washington Post
Edking
W. Va
Stalnaker
Quartel
Walter Cline
Beverly
Cire
Cune
Cline
Appeal to Negro Voters in Rockville Md Circulated
A circular circulating among colored voters attacks Mosers George L Wellington Lloyd Lowndes Thomas Dawson and Willis B Burdette as conspirators of the Sixth Congressional district and urges support for the party leaders of Lincoln Grant McKinley and Roosevelt The piece is believed to be aimed at aiding Thomas Dawson’s nomination for Congress and opposing Representative Pearre.
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Washington Post
Rockville
Pearre
Thomas Dawson
Congress
Virginia Labor Meeting Opens In Alexandria Tomorrow
The Virginia State Federation of Labor will hold its annual session in Alexandria at the Alexandria Trade Council headquarters starting 10 o’clock tomorrow morning. About sixty delegates are expected. W. F. Fields of Norfolk chairs. A banquet is planned and officers may be elected Wednesday afternoon. Samuel Gompers and Frank Morison were invited to speak. Morison is expected to address and attend the banquet. Pace of Richmond is likely to be re elected secretary.
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Washington Fost Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Virginia State Federation of Labor
Alexandria Trades Council
Alexandra Nations
W. F Fields
Norfolk
Trades Council
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morison
America Federation of Labor
Gompers
Ondy
Morrison
Pace
Richmond
DIES OF LOCKT AW. ALEXANDRA MERCHANT DIES OF DISEASE
Alexandra Merchant passes away after contracting a disease from an abscess. James Crawford Pullin dies at his home on North Oval street Saturday night from Jackjaw, caused by a right side abscess. Pullin, about 57, native of Highland County, Va, left a wife and five children. He once cowboyed in the West before settling in Alexandria c. ten years ago to run a grocery on North Royal street. Funeral at 4 pm today conducted by Rev M Bulla of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
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Alexandra
James Crawford Pullin
Hore
North Oval Street
Highland County
Pullin
Virginia
Alexandria
North Royal Street
Rey M. Bulla
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Refrigerator Cars Derail Near Harpers Ferry After Wreck
A fast eastbound freight derailed at Peachmere Mill two miles west of Harpers Ferry, sending seventeen loaded refrigerator cars, some of Swar zschild & Sulzberger ownership, into a fifteen foot embankment. Lard and meat spilled over meadowland as 500 yards of track were ruined. The north track was cleared quickly, enabling eastbound trains to pass. Engineer Edward Sheridan of Cumberland and conductor were in charge as the nine mile grade proved too steep to control the train.
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Wratington Poe
Harpers Ferry
W Va
Peachmere Mill
Swarzschild & Sulzberger Company
New York
Chicago
Kansas City
Trai
Locust Point
Cnmm
Edward Sheridan
Cumberland
Rewed Divorced Husband in North Carolina Ceremony
Mrs Velma Grissom of Spray re married her ex husband William Grissom in Spray North Carolina following a previous separation and a suicide attempt in Far Ragut Park Washington. The reconciliation gathered momentum with friends of both parties after their divorce and child custody remained with the husband. Bassett Leaves Trinity College for Smith College in Northampton Mass. Dr Joan Spencer Bassett chemistry professor resigns to take chair at Smith College.
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Grisom
Farragut Park
Ting City
Washington Post
Danulis
Velma Grissom
Spray
Washington
Willam Grissom
Grissom
Bassett
Smith College
Charlotte
Joan Spencer Bassett
Trinity College
Durham
Northampton
Mass
Robert E Lee Booker
South
Knife attack turns deadly near Andrews incident
In Andrews North Carolina a fight erupted near Rhode five miles east, leaving Jake McFall dead and Quiett seriously wounded after McFall and others advanced with knives. Quiett retreated and fired four shots wounding McFall in the head, then surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Elliott. Separate report from Annapolis details Otto Braun’s drowning in Annapolis Harbor after being drawn Best port enon while berbine. Reverend Dr Kinsolving resigns from Christ Church, Brooklyn, to become rector at St Pauls Baltimore in October.
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Quiett
Jake McFall
Mcfall
Andrews
Sherif Eliott
Annapolis Harbor
Washington Post
Annapolis
Otto Braun
Enon
Berbine
Waenapolis
Farmer Daniel Andrews killed by railroad train in county
Daniel Andrews, an aged farmer from the county, was run down and killed by a Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac train this morning in Richmond. An inquest was held by the county coroner after the accident. A neighbor saw him minutes before the Washington train passed, and his body lay in the middle of the track severely mutilated.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Daniel Andrews
Fredericksburg
Potomac
Andrews
Washington
Saunders Nominated in Fifth District for Congress
Danville June 4 The Democratic executive committee of the Fifth Congressional district met in Martinsville and nominated Judge E W Saunders to succeed Gov Claude A Swanson. Saunders was the sole candidate and the committee rescinded the action to set a primary. Republicans have not yet named a candidate, but likely will later. Siup s Mate Paralyzed. The Washington Post Norfolk June 3 The mate of the schooner Robert Haskell drinking coffee at sea last Thursday was paralyzed. The vessel bound from Haston to Norfolk arrived. Capt Hart sent the mate to St Vincents Hospital. The mate is speechless with right-side paralysis and no name known onboard.
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Massachusetts
Henry Cabot Lodge
Philadelphia
Washington
Hamilton
George Clinton
George Mason
Swanson
Washington Post
Danville
Fifth Congressional District
Marinsville
E. W. Saunders
Congress
Claude A Swanson
R. A. James
Siup
Specter
Norfolk Va
Robert Haskell
Haston
Norfolk
Hart
St Vincents Hospital
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John Sharp Williams
Mr. Herbert
Rooert H Fe
National Cemetery
Robert E
Henry Jackson Bright
m_ Mart Carter
Jowpn N Hawkins
Alien
Dickdan Grent
Zion Baptist
Chareh Cash
Sat
Robert Lee
Wilson M Gibson
Barbord
Basn
Twenty-eighth Street
Gathrine Regina Harford
Andrew J Harford
Berryville
Winchester
Ockershalsen
Brooklyn
Caroline Orkershausen
Georgetown
Oak Hill Cemetery
Washington ,D
Twenty-second Street
Joseph Ro Rabbitt
Rosa Rabbitt
John Feyton Lorbert
Fhwabeth Biyant Torbert
St Mark's Church
Union
Fitchmond
Army
Robert H .Lee
Merory
Gen Lea
Scott
Gen Scott
New England
Charles Francis Adams
Oura
Janyera
Mr Herbert
Josh Davis
Camp 171
John T. Callaghan
Southern Cross
Elizabeth Gould
J McLaurin
Distriet
Mississippi
Alington
Wen
Undertakers
GUDE
F St
To-Kalon
14Th Street
Manchuria
Tienstin
James W Hamédale
Tientsn
Dr Tenney
Kobe
Japan
Une
Seattle
Tientsin
Dieppe
France
Baron Korwin
Moilitary Balloon Department
London
Vienna
John W. MacKay
Clarence Mackay
Millie Wheeler
Morristown, N. J
Jerome
Elkins
Apenta
the Apollinaris Cg., Ltd
OLD Colony CO
H Street
Europe
H St NW
Best Drag
Price &Co
Fred
Dr. Kinsolving
Arthur B Bonsolving
Christ Church, Eprooklia
St Paul's Church
Baltunere
Eas
Fudge Saunders
Babe
le Radhive
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