Reid Meets Edward as Ambassador Recounts Visits to London
Whitelaw Reid, new American ambassador, had a cordial noon audience with King Edward at Buckingham Palace. He recalled earlier London visits and praised the strong relations between the United States and Great Britain. Reid arrived with embassy staff in three royal carriages and was introduced by Foreign Secretary Lansdowne. The king, in field marshal attire, greeted the envoy and spoke for about forty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mre
Mise Reid
Buckingham
Whitelaw Reid
Edward
Buckingham Palace
Dorchester House
Palace
Heid
Douglas Dawson
Carter Capt
Brockton
Beacom
Becy
Craig Wadsworth
Einstein
Reid Wau
Lansdowne
Ic Ely
Peikrew
Reid
United States
Britain
LICENSED TO MARRY INVARIETY OF NAMES AND LOCATIONS
A long list of marriages and obituaries appears, naming Qaravel Contea May Toliver Lawrence M Duffy Bertha V Clement and others across Frederickaburg Va Liberty NY New York City Annapolis Md Hoboken and Washington with dates and church notices, followed by several obituaries including Michael Dietz Frederick Fin and Anna Howell Blewart with funeral details and cemetery plans. The notices reference interments at Rock Creek Philadelphia Mount Carmel and Hoboken cemeteries and list relatives and residence addresses for several individuals.
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Qaravel Contea
May Toliver
Lawrence M Duffy
Bertha
Clement
Taridwell
Maitland F .Turner
Frederickaburg
Wiliam
Fuchs
Georgia L. Barrett Gesma
Wood
Ada
Eaves
Poor W Lambert Jr
Liberty
Marwuertte
Dumaine Faward Jackson
Ida Qarmett
Beserly
Rosa Brown
Max G Krebs
New York City
Elizabeth Thenna
Edward Coates
Maria Hawking
Witham Witalus
Hattie Walla
Witham
Waller
Elizabeth Octavia Ral
John P Briscoe
Hedwig L
Sophie EB
Hering
Robert L. Chance
Annapolis, Md
Sunty Coltson
Pietz
Michael Dietz
Lizzie Dieta
New Drsty Avenue
Prospeck, Hui Cemetery
Hieasfl
Frederick Fin
Coretta Huse
Bhe New
Yesilane
Meth Street
Hoboken
Hovoken
Rees
Frederick Rees, Jr
Frederick Rees
Winwral
Fourteenth Street
Rock Cresk Cemetery
Philadelphia
Fredericksburg
Sheckles
Margaret H. Sherkles
Theodore Sheckles
Funeia
Immaculate Conception Church
Blewart
Anna Howell
David Shulver Stewart
Q Street
Bom Trappe
Alice’Waigter
Clarence J Trappe
Washington DC
Mount Carmel
Health Office Record Deaths Reported Up to June
A health office list records multiple death notices with ages and hospital or residence details. Names include Margaret Adame 48 Jre, Mari Allen 7 yra, Joveun Ariscae 45 yra, Samuel R Brown 702 B Capitol wt, Thomas Cunningham 68 yra, Ada Gosnat 32 yeu, Rose Jones 24 yrs 1033 C street SW, Thomas R Kennedy M510 36% Y aye oo, Catherine Lewis 7989 Tonth, Willa Mason 34, Mary McGinvoss 20th atm, Evelyn Farce 45, Alvert T Baker 63, John F Saunders 23, Geo C Woonard 26 yra.
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Margaret Adame
Lawrence Et
Mari Allen
Garfield Hospital
Joveun Ariscae
Yra
Stanmer Metalister
Sanuel R
C Street
Thos R Kennedy
Catherine Lewis Dara
Wary K Lion
16Th Street
Willa Mason
Piarce Street
Mary McGinvoss
Aye
20Th Atm
Frank Po
Casualty
Evelyn Farce
Wash
Asx
Alvert T Baker
Strove Northwest
John F Saunders
Freedmen's Homn
Colle Sharer
Ath Strest
Cerrla
Notice of marriages and deaths in Washington Post
Notice announces that marriage and death notices may be inserted at no extra charge in various major newspapers including New York Times Boston Globe Chicago Record Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburgh Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald and others upon application by the sender.
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New York
TrMgs
Boston
Clore Bulpald Colrier
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chisago Record Herald
Philadelpata Public Ledger
Pittsburg Dispatch
Providence Journal
Pocrester Herald
Lolis Republic
Pall Plovera Press
Minneapolis Tribune
Cleveland
Berlin Crowns Prince Frederick William Marriage Gifts
Deputations from Russian provinces congratulate Berlin on the upcoming marriage of Prince Frederick William and Duchess Coctiia of Mecklenburg Schwerin. Gifts include a silver service from 100 cities, 2000 pieces, not ready for two to three years. Florid gala at the royal opera house with seventy princes and princesses. Empress Augusta Victoria wears a large diamond necklace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Jose
Frederick William
Coctiia
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Arisugawa
Japan
Saxony
Beauvais
Turkey
Posen
Royal Opera House
Augusta Victoria
Ambassador's York Week With Queen and King Mentioned
King Edward greets the embassy as the ambassador meets the Queen and royal family. The visit lasts forty minutes with formal calls at Dorchester House and Lane Downe House. The ambassador has a busy week ahead including receptions at Buckingham Palace and the Spanish king's events. Secretary Hay visits the American Embassy.
Crisis in French Cabinet over Moroccan reform and conference
Diplomatic tension rises as Morocco rebuffs French reform proposals. Delcasse may resign. Premier Rouvier to oversee foreign affairs temporarily. A conference of the powers is expected to be proposed, with Britain France Spain and Russia likely to reject. Germany may seek direct talks with France, shifting Moroccan negotiations to Paris or Berlin.
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Paris
Morocco
Delcasse
Council of Ministers
Rouvier
Maroccn
M. Debcasco
Wes
Priday
Moroco
Germany
France
Berlin
Lansdowne on colonial conference 1906 policy stance
In the Lords Foreign Secretary Lansdowne said the government would not lay before the country conclusions from the 1906 colonial conference. If returned to power, a special conference would be summoned to discuss preference. proceedings would be laid before the country. Confidential Colombian agent recognized in Venezuela. Castro receives Granado. Suez Canal dividend proposal in Paris notes 141 francs per share.
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London
House of Lords
Lansdowne
Suez Canal
Paris
Suez Canal Company
Garrison wiped out details of fight unknown
War in progress in Southwest Africa since January 1904. Hereros rose against German rule with sporadic depredations. German forces after initial reverses regained ground at Weterburg, dispersing natives. Relations worsened with October uprisings by Dendelzwarts Hottentots and Witbols near Watmbac mission station near Cape Colony frontier.
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Warmbad
Cape Colory
Africa
Weterburg
Bregh
Dendelzwarts
Hottentms
Witbols
Ultimatum to Turkey and Italian warships to Yemen
Vienna dispatch reports Italy has sent ten warships to the Yemen coast and refused withdrawal until Turkey makes amends for the Yerasa murder of Italian subjects. The note cites Turkey’s supposed lack of sovereignty over Yemen and sanctions a grave, unstable situation.
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Italy
Yemen
Vienna
Die Zelt
Constantinoble
Italan
Arabia
Yerasa
Turkey
Incoming Liner Ashore Off Point Lookout
A large liner ran aground late last night off Point Lookout near Freeport L I. The vessel’s identity could not be learned by midnight amid high tide and rough seas. Expected arrivals today include the Kaiser Wilhelm the big Cretic and the Astoria.
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New York
Point Lookout
Jones’ Inlet
Freeport
L. I
Astoria
Heat Prostration Runs Through City Despite Late Afternoon Heat
Four cases of heat prostration reported yesterday afternoon include Lewis Vangatt, white, a Pennsylvania Avenue passerby revived at Emergency Hospital and returning home. Harrison Scott, 65, found on Second and H Streets NW, taken to Washington Asylum Hospital. John Gibson, 67, found near Monroe station, sent to hospital. Hermon Giviton, French cook, collap ses while cooking at Steilleg Main. doctors cite heat. Also listed are steamship arrivals and a YMCA annual conference travel offer with Asheville fares.
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Lewis Vangatt
Pennsylvania Avenua
Harrieon Scott
Bixth
Leviatana Avenue
Second Ard
Sixth
Washington Asylum
John Gibson
Railroad Avenue
Monroe Station
Anacostia
Stoneleigh Main
Hermon Giviton
Equitable Board Resignations Unite in Shakeup
A Boston dispatch says five directors have resigned from the Equitable Life Assurance Society, including T Jefferson Coolidge and Jacob H. Schiff, with Melville Ingalls signaling his departure in Cincinnati. The agency base loses many agents across the Midwest, and D. O. Mills, John A. Stewart, A. J. Cassatt, and others hint at stepping down at Wednesday’s meeting as plans for a board reorganization unfold amid disputes with President Alexander and Mr Hyde.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Ave
Boston
T Jefferson Coolidge
Jacob H Behift
Banking House of Kahn, Loeb & Co
Cincinnati
Melville H. Ingalls
D. O. Milla
John A Stewart
A. J. Cox- Batt
Brayton Ives
Bchiff
Alexander
Hyde
Schiff
John A. Stewart
A. J. Cassatt
August Belmont
J. B. Fergan
Robert T. Lincoln
Alvin W. Bred
Bebiff
Mr. Hyde
Harriman, Frick, Behiff
A. Stewart
Irectors
Wednesaday
D. C. Mills
Ita
Belmont
Equitable
Insurance
Hendricks
Gerald KR. Brown
Bell
Gupt Hendricks
Jacob E. Schiff
Equitable directors debate management and resignations
A report on Equitable Life Assurance urges reform in leadership after findings of extravagant spending and close officer dealings. Directors vote to keep current officers but appoint a new chairman to oversee affairs. Alexander and Hyde stay in place under the new head. Governor Higgins signals possible legislative action but expects investigation completion by mid June.
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Alexander and Hyde
Equitable
Boston
T. Jefferson Coolidge
The
Coolidge
Miggina’uument
Albany
West
Higgins
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Ossurance
Bupt
Hendricks
Weaver ousts Brooks amid city department shakeup
Philadelphia dispatch reports Mayor Weaver demanded the resignation of William H. Brooks, chief of the bureau of highways, for the good of the service. Brooks, in office ten years, is the first bureau chief ousted under the new conditions. His successor was not named. A separate probe by Public Safety Director Potter revealed a recently appointed officer had multiple prior arrests and prison time and was dismissed. Weaver defended city dealings with corporations while stressing equal standards for all and urged honest conduct by both sides.
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Philadelphia
Weaver
William H. Brooks
Bureau of Highways
Brooks
Highways Department
House of Representatives
Public Safety
Public Works
Potter
Wetver
New Philadelphia safety chief bars political club pressure
Sheldon Potter, head of Philadelphia's department of public safety, issues instructions to seven bureaus forbidding compulsory political club membership as a condition for hiring, promotion, or appointment. The directive affects about 5,000 workers including 2,500 police and 1,000 firemen amid reports of a master order forthcoming from A Lincoln Acker.
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Philausipma
Sheldon Potter
Department of Public Safety
Cabalders
Chambes
A. Lincoln Acker
Department of Pun
Ue Works
Runaway Wagon Collides With Car Near Downtown
A runaway wagon driven by Mills of 1222 Twenty second Street Southwest struck an automobile in front of Gent Per a drug store on Fourteenth Street Northwest. Mr and Mrs D W West and C E West at 1852 New York Avenue escaped injury by leaping from their car. One horse suffered a broken leg and had to be shot. the incident caused only minor damage to the wagon and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John “Mills
Twenty-second Street
Fourteenth Street
Gent~ Pera Drug Store
Messra
D. W
C. E. West
New York Avenue
Eight Years for Equitable Theft Conspiracy
New York June 6 Samuel Lobrey confessed to taking part in an alleged conspiracy that induced Equitable Life Assurance Society to award 96.44 on a life insurance policy aided from its vaults. He was sentenced to eight years in Sing Sing.
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Equitable
New York
Samuel Lobrey
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Mfe
Russia Delays Crisis as Cabinet Resigns and Trepoff Rises
Moscow reports a shock ukase creating Governor General Trepoff with police supremacy. Bouligin and Admiral Alexieff resign amid talk of six more ministerial exits. Rumors link Lamadorf and Muravieff for key posts as the zemstvo congress faces prohibition and calls for a constituent assembly grow.
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Trepoff
Trepoft
Union of Russian Journalists
Neva
Moscow
Gematva Congress
Zemstves
Haunted confession bars murder suspect in Oswego case
Henry Manser, jailed near Guiles wood east of Oswego, NY, admits killing twelve year old Corsa Sweet after claiming he is haunted. Sheriff and coroner removed evidence from his clothing as he confessed. townsfolk talk of lynching and a July 10 Supreme Court session ordered by Gov Higgins to try him.
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Oswego
Henry Manser
Corsa Sweet
Manger
Criba
Gov Higgins
Supreme Court
Highwaymen Sentenced In Newark Robbery Case
Six thousand one hundred twelve dollars stolen from a White paymaster for a New York construction company. Antonio Vatrano Luigi Vatrano Angelo Bengavengo sentenced to fifteen years each. Nicholas Vatrano single brother to ten years. Robbers attacked near Great Notch while rideing in a buggy. horse shot and money taken before capture while about to sail for Europe.
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Newark
New York
Antonio
Luigi Vatrano
Angelo Bengevengo
Nicholas Vatrano
White
Great Notch
Sal
Europe
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy. It claims to diagnose kidney trouble by urine tests and promises relief for kidneys liver bladder and general urinary issues. It urges readers to order samples and mentions availability from druggists and free mail offers in Washington Daily Post.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Peace prospects as world powers seek end to war
Reports from Washington detail informal talks on peace between Russia and Japan with President Roosevelt as a key intermediary. Count Cassini and Mr Takahira square off in ongoing diplomacy while European powers monitor and urge cautious direct negotiations.
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Foreign Office
Cassini
Russia
Roosevelt
Meyer
Washington
Bertin
William
Far East
Mr. Takahira
White House
Takahira
Jesserand
Q’bierne
Count Birosawa
Takeshita
Tokyo
England
Takehira
Japan
Takakita
Count Cassini
St. Petersburg
Mikado
Waington
Togo
Europe
Casaini
Br Takahtis
Sig Mortimer Durand
Lenox
Ali Chine Rael
Alfonso in London Continues Royal Visit Amid Rain
King Alfonso and Queen Alexandra receive crowds under umbrellas as strict police detail controls access. Rainy weather forces a closed carriage sighting, while guards in gold and scarlet welcome the Spanish monarch in a ceremonial procession to Marlborough House and Buckingham Palace.
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Mackintosh
Metropolitan Police
Alexandra
Princess Victoria
King Alfonso
Alfonso
Marlborough House
Princess of Wales
Duchess of
Link Three Cities Plan Spurs Baltimore Terminal Privileges
Baltimore Terminal Company asks Baltimore City Council for permission to build and maintain the Baltimore end of the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Railway linking three cities with a double-track route. President George T Bishop of Cleveland heads the venture backed by Western capital. Rights already secured in Washington and Annapolis. Also notes a Brunswick billiards match at 6th St NW Tuesday June 6 at 8 pm with two top Washington players. admission free.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Terminal Company
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Railway Company
Washington
George T Bishop
Cleveland
Ohio
Western Capital
Annapolis
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Cordial
Houghton Anns Girlow
Mra
Martha Girlow
Alabama
Charles Wills, Fisher
LSN
Health Office Record
Undertakers
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
J. William Lee
Ghapet
Modest Priote
Peaceylvania
Salk” Desisterie Ee
Tasta
AR. F
Harvey's Sons
Polridenth Street
Steverly Mrat Cie
John R. Wricht Co
Com
Ion
Norte
Ana
George P. Zurhorst
Mhcsphone
Best
Crown Prince
King
Mr.Reid
Bdward
Miss Reid
Lanedowne House
Toreton
At James
Dorchester
Spain
Mrs. Reid
the Palace
Lord Lansdowne
Mra. Reid
Mike Reid
Aldershot
Hay
Balfour Party
Castro
Colombia
Venezuela
Caracas
Juas 5
Jose Ignacio Granado
Frealdent Castro
Tokalon Wine CO
Tath St
Garrison
Cape Town
Tre Reat
Minneapolis
Ryudsam
Rotterdam
Heulogne
Minnetenke
Dover
Kroonland
Antwerp
Plsmouth
Jonprias Wilhelm
Cherbourg
Bremm
Asheville
Land of the Sky
Pshpegunt
Southern Ray
Equitable Board
Schiff and
M. KE. Ingalls
Ingalls
Feilure
Gage E. Tarbell
Iowa
Montana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Tarbell
Eimer Dwiggona
Society In Laws
Life
Ascurance Koclaty
Ite
Néakon
M. Hyde
Bard of Diréctors
Sack Ho
Ingalie
Ghia
Melville E. Ingalls
Boostable Life Assurance Society
Ingella
Bret
Hood
Mr. Ingalls
Hae
Kane
Treporf
Bouligin
Alexieff
Zemstvoe
Nicholas’ Ukase
Trepos
Imperor
Alexander II
Winter Palace
Loris-Meilkof
Trepofl
Constantine Petrovitch Pobledonovtzef
Holy Synod
M Muravieff
Justice
Rome
Admiral Alexief
M. Sturmer
von Piehve
M. Bouligit
Gixi
Mex
Paymaster White
Waltham Watches
American Waltham Watch Companys
Waltham, Hass
HUB Furniture CO
S.E
A, Collins Ae
Brunswick Billiard Hall
Staw
Ington
Morton C. Stout & CO
Holmesbury
Morton C. Stout
Hlyr
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