Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Post in Washington, Washington Dc

We have 1,636,616 pages in Washington Dc

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1912

Page

8

Ohio Democratic Unit Rule Battle Shapes Harmon Support Split

Ohio Democrats clash over the unit rule at the Baltimore convention with Gov Harmon's supporters rallying for undivided delegates while anti unit rule faction led by Cleveland Mayor Baker vows to contest. The convention adopts Harmon's slate for president and governor, with Cox nominee for governor and delegates split between at large and Wilson adherents as disputes spill into national proceedings.

Baker Baltimore Wilson Representative Cox Dedy Judson Harmon Ohio Ansi-Farman Lenton T Haker Cleveland Democratic National Conventhan Harmon Totus Mere Tere Ee Wesan

Died notices and funeral details from 1912

Obituary brief listing deaths including Catherine Baird widow of William Baird at 03 North Capitol and William Daath at residence 3510 bor street northwest. Services at Lee's Chapel 233 Lopadenta Avenue NW and Rock Creek Cemetery. Interments at Arlington and Ari ty Cemeteries.

Bo Wariner North Capitol Oset Catherine Willian Baird Rela Alenwood Cemetery Cora P. Fated Lee's Chapel Lopadenta Avenue Rock Creek Tiestas William Daath Arity Cemeters New York U A. Mungen

Eat Fish Boycott Expensive Meat Lead by Housewives

New York housewives led by Mrs Julian Heath promote a week long shift to fish as a staple, urging consumers to avoid costly meat. The effort uses Fulton Market wholesale prices for Haddock 22.3 cents, hake 3 cents, butterfish 7.3 cents, weakfish 4 cents, bluefish 11 cents, halibut 9.1 cents, and tuna 27 cents per pound, with offices in Heaths home coordinating quotations and notices from Washington markets.

New York Julian Heath Housewives’ Association Fulton Market Heath

Standards could cut Washington schools fuel bills greatly

Snowden Ashford testified before the Redfield committee that adopting fuel consumption standards used by St. Louis, Chicago, and New York could cut winter coal costs for Washington schools by 15 000 to 20 000 dollars annually. He blamed lax janitor performance and uneven efficiency across buildings, noting older equipment and open windows in some cases.

Washington Snowden Ashford Redfield Committee Ashford St. Louis Toledo Chicago New York Judson Redfield Westerday Addison Hyde

Taft Delegates Lured Away in Ohio Convention Scuffle

Taft leaders in Ohio condemn Roosevelt efforts at the state convention. They recount supposed seduction attempts, including offers of federal patronage in Cincinnati districts to sway delegates. About 400 of 754 delegates backed Taft. Roosevelt gains cited as brigandage but Taft insists the convention echoed Republican sentiment and would differ if primaries were held now.

Washington Post Columbus Ohio Taft Col Roosevelt Oyster Bay Mr. Kraft Cincinnati George Hamilton State Central Committee Seventeenth Congressional District Hamilton Arthur I. Vorys Lewis C. Layn Licking County Hamilton County Kraft Messrs Vorys Laylin

Republicans Face Local Backlash in Primaries

Delegates' stance signals unrest with local sentiment as many Republicans pursue political aims. In several communities the visible voter mood at primaries did not mirror the broader party feeling.

Jackson Democrats Elect For Baltimore Campaign Delegation

Jackson Democratic Association reorganizes at Old Masonic Temple to prepare for the coming national campaign. William Branch McIntyre named president and a full slate of officers elected. A parade committee of Keefer Purcell Costello selected. Next meeting set for Wednesday. central committee to meet tonight at Costello's Hall.

Baltimore Democracy Jackson Democratic Association Old Masonic Temple William Branch McIntyre Jesse L. Whitaker J. Fred Kelley Frank J. McQuade John G. Campbell

Arkansas to Support Champ Clark at Democratic Convention

Arkansas will cast its 18 votes for Champ Clark for the presidential nomination as long as his name is before the Democratic national convention. Fourteen district delegates will be chosen tomorrow in caucuses, with at large delegates to be selected later. Senator Jeff Davis announced he would not retire from politics as formerly believed.

Arkansas Little Rock Ark Champ Clark United States Jef. Davis

Licensed to Marry Couples List Across States

A long list of marriage licenses includes pairs such as Raymond Trexler and Alice Wheat of Baltimore, Jessie Lyell and Massey from Milford, and William Long with Mary Pergey of Charlottesville, among many others. Each entry notes ages, hometowns, and officiating reverends, reflecting a broad posting of nuptial licenses across several states.

Detroit Mich Lilian Albert Wolfe Reading Judge OG AL Fra Bundy Charles_ J. Klopter Charlotte H. Schenck J. W. Frizze Raymond M.trexler Alice M. Wheat Baltimore D. C. Mac. Lend. E. Massey Jessie F. Lyell Milford H. Schroeder Luther E. Aiimany Monkton Annie E. Alimany Stewartstown Her. J Montgomery Ee Ray Brown Annie I. Aiken Richmond W. A. Melvin Simon B. Dunnard Minnie H. King Herbert T. Smith Wiliam F. Long Mary L. Pergey Charlottesville G. W. von Fossen William A. Duvall Catherine W. Werck J. F. McGee Joseph Bowman Belle D. Keniely Emma A. Taylor George A. Er Luther E. Allen Ida M. Chapelle H. 5

Fight On Root Now A Real Issue

Roosevelt and Taft factions clash over contested delegates in Alabama Arkansas and California. Taft attorneys outline bases for contests while Roosevelt lawyers argue the legitimacy and representation of delegates from Southern states. McKinley cites delegate tallies and defends Roosevelt allies against charges of illegal influence.

District approves no fine for clogged sewer pipes

District commissioners yesterday adopted an amendment to building regulations letting citizens be fined zero dollars for leaving sewer pipes clogged for an extended period.

Marines in Cuba Advance to Guantanamo Ports

Reports describe U S marines landing at Guantanamo to protect foreign properties as tensions rise across eastern Cuba. The battleships Ohio Missouri Minnesota and Mississippi receive orders to sail. Captain Kline moves 450 marines inland while guards brace Santiago and El Cristo amid feared anti plantation unrest.

Key West Fla Ohio Missouri Minnesota Mississippi Santiago United States Naval Station Guantanamo Frank Gomez Cuba Kline United States State Department Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Caimanera Paducah Naval Time Navy Department Terhaus

Elopes With Aviator Flee To Forest Glen Maryland

Washington artist Addison Wells Smith, son of Rexford M. Smith, and 17 year old Louise Alice Chapman wed in Forest Glen after a six month romance. The ceremony faced delays as priests were away and parents initially objected. Honeymoon planned for Atlantic City. Smith plans to pursue art full time.

Washington Auto Louise Alice Chapman J. Barwara ‘Chapman Addison Wells Smith Rexford M. Smith Rex Smith Forest Glen Smith Butterfield Players New York Miss Chapman Georgetown Rockville John T. Coolahan St. Mary's Church Rorist Glen Rosensteel College Park Father Rosensteel

Titanic Hero Fund Grows In City At Central Offices

Three hundred dollars daily are being received at the central offices of the Woman's Titanic Memorial. The movement aims to erect a monument or majestic arch to the men who died so women and children might be saved. Mrs. Henry B. Harris, survivor, pledges aid and reports efforts to raise funds from friends.

Perez Carbo Santiago John Hays Hammond Henry B. Harris

Hughes Renamed for Congress Seat in Fifth District Race

Special to The Washington Poet Huntington Virginia June 3 Congressmen James A Hughes renominated over Wells Goodykoontz by a margin from 6 50 to 7 700 Hughes home county Cabell led by over four thousand in McDowell Goodykoontz carried three counties Mingo Putnam and Boone in the district

Hughes Washington Huntington James A. Hughes Wells Goodykoontz Cabell McDowel Goodykoontz Mingo Putnam Boone

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harmon Haker Fie Cops Elerion Tharmoen Baltimere Cov. Harmee Unitedates Vee Purnereno James Footamphell Jes Josh B Niehwa Mon Dougherty William A. Green Fon J.shutt James W. McMah Thomis Cogan James Ross James M. Cox Dayto Pasta Robert Crosser Wilson Mofile John Meinverney Ernest James M Hugh J. Nichols Charles IE Graves John P. Beeman Wiear Donzhey Worney Nerai Timothy S.trogan Memterd Willsare Samse Tobias Sehott Ane Strode Cormt Asiener Miner Suites Supreme Court William Coede Jacar W. Newman J. Foster Wilkinson Stampton Roads WM. H. Sardo & CO Funerat Embalmera Tne W. R. Pumphrey & Son Chaptam Premines Marstand Rogkrille Frank Geier's Sons UIT Seventh ST Cal R. Speare F Street N. W Lowa Theop. Clements R. Clemente James T. Clements Wisconnte George P. Zurhorst Capitol St Chas Zurhorst Mgr J WM. Lee R. P Ind RS Uli Heath House Committee Maj. Judson Deride T. R.’S Charge Jackson Democrats Clark Oregon Col. Roosevelt Senator Root Charles Dick Frederick C. Bryan Alabama California National Committee P. D. Parker Pope M. Long Powell Clayton H. L. Remmel H. Tyron Long J. O. Thompson Ormsby McHarg Oscar R. Hundley Birmingham J. A. Comer Halle McKinley Fatt Foliette Cummins Dixon Theodore Roosevelt Old Gray Old Sherwood Knights of Columbus R. Harris & CO the Jewelers D Streets SAIL Monteagudo Oriente Arma Guantanjamo Camaguay la Higa Havana el Cuero Pompe Manganese Company el Cristo Guarda L. A. Chapman A. W. Smith Glen, MD Usher Osterhaus Beaupre Baviga Stieff Stieff Vermalthe Ced Fintsa Rees P Uoom THE _STIEFF CO Mclane Place Silversmiths Factory German ST Baltimore, MD Pearce Aerhee Rock the Pacific Coast A. L. Powell C. P T. A Rond 14Th St N.Y. Ave Washington, D. C Rene W. Harris Anheuser-Busch RACHA
Search Courier

Search the Washington Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication