Vera Cruz Heroes Gain Praise From Rear Admiral Fletcher
The Navy reports high praise for the U S Navy landing force at Vera Cruz. It highlights the courage and cool conduct of officers and men who fought on both days, naming Capt. W R Rush Lieut Col W C Neville Lieut Camh A Buchanan and Maj R C Berkeley among those eminent in battle. The dispatch also commends numerous sailors and Marines for rescuing refugees aiding wounded and maintaining signals under sustained fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Véra Cruz
Frank F Fletcher
Navy Department
W. R. Rush
Ing Naval Brigade
W. C. Neville
US 8
Marines
Camdv. A. Buchanan
Admiral Fletcher
R. c. Berkeley
Kr.wainwright
G. 3. Reid
US. M. C
G. W
Castle
Wainwright
Custom House
Major
Derkeley
Maj
Reid
Cinco de Mayo
H. Mel. P. Huse
U. 8. No
G. M. Courts
F. J. Metehyer
Huse
Coutts
Mexico
Chester
Fletcher
Safet
Vera
Cruz
J. H. Hughes
U.S. M.C
U.S. N
Vera Cruz
Ji AL W. Catlin
S. ML
Cy Maj
D. Butler
U. M
Conar
A.B. Keating
W. McNair
U.S
J.C. Brownsend
Lid
A. Staton
Johnston
J. A
Grady
Hartigan
Naval Academy
J. P
Lannon
John McCloy
Langhorne
Hig
Yarnell
J. Lannon
I. C. Johnson
Virginia
Mletcher
Clay
News Ferry
Vas
Vermont
Hawae
Las Cocas
Wheeling Boatswain
Wheeling
W. Va
Utah
Zeragoza and
San Miguel
G. Harner
Canton
Ohio
Plorién
G. M. Lowry
Florida Battalion
Oriente Hotel
Avenida
Nordswick
Trke Snapshots of President Stetempan Windows Gone
Fragmentary OCR notes describe snapshots near the White Sea involving the President and seals of signseers. The garbled text mentions a chair, hats, and unspecified events with uncertain details. Further readable context is required for a coherent summary.
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Trke
Stetempan
Woondows
Wren
White Sea
Signseers
Ieee
Alexandria Primaries Set Tight Vote as Saloons Close
In Alexandria tomorrow half the city council seats are contested among Democratic nominees who face no opposition. State law will close saloons from 11 PM tonight until 6 AM Wednesday. Listed on tickets are ward by ward candidates. several incumbents will move roles, with seats to be filled September 1 and a likely reorganization. Funeral services for George Kicherer were held at 704 South Washington Street with Rev. Edgar Carpenter presiding.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Board of Aldermen
Jacob Brill
John Loydbeater
F. F. Marbury
George H. Robinson
C. W. Wattles
William Desmond
Maurice Wilkins
A. D. Brockett
J. W. Bales
George Kicherer
South
Washington Street
Edgar Carpenter
Grace Episcopal Church
A_deleganioy
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Young Man Confesses Murder Over Slander Claim
Wilbur B. Johnson, 20, arrested for the killing of Roy A. Hogue in Hast Liverpool Ohio. He confessed he fired through a window as Hogue sat with his wife, claiming he only meant to cripple. He said his wife’s complaints of slander spurred the act.
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Liverpool
Ohio
Wilbur B. Johnson
Roy A. Hogue
Hogue
Johnson
British poloist Cheape Might Miss International Match
Westbury June 7 Capt Leslie St George Cheape, a mainstay of the British 8th polo team, was struck by a ball in the final practice, breaking his nose and likely forcing withdrawal. If he cannot play, Lord Wimborne will likely take his place. The British lineup showed swift play and strong form as 4 to 3 at the interval, with crowds of over 4,000 watching the regional trial against the American challengers.
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Moffett
Lora” Wimborne
Spain
Hempstead
Westbury
Leslie St. George Cheape
Henry C. Phipps
Eos
Uncape
Capt. Cheape
Lord Wimborne
Capt
Cheape
Tomkinson
Maj. Barrett
Lockett
Duke of Pennranda
C. Rumsey
Lord Wim~ Borne
H. C Phipps
J. €. Cooney
Obituary of Mrs Mary Jesup Blair Washington widow of Capt Blair
Mrs Mary Jesup Blair widow of Capt James L Blair U S W and long time Washington resident died Saturday night at her home from heart failure She was years old daughter of Gen Thomas S Jesup Her brothers included Gen Francis P Blair and Montgomery Blair former Postmaster General Funeral services will be held at 10 30 tomorrow from St John s Episcopal Church and burial at Rock Creek Cemetery Also noted is the funeral of Miss Ellen Maude Berry and her interment in La Plata Md
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Mary Jesup Blair
James L. Blair
Washington
Blair
Thomas
Jesup
Capt. Blair
Francis P. Blair
Montgomery Blair
Lincoln
Ellen Maude Berry
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Lib. Jey Hospital
Stella's Undertakings Establishment
H Street
C. R. Stetson
la Plata
Miss Berry
Farming Data Report with 14 Special Articles and Crop Stats
Contains the Secretary's Report along with fourteen special expert articles and statistics on principal crops. The document outlines agricultural topics and presents data likely from agricultural or government records, highlighting crop production and related analyses.
Weekly Bank Clearings and Washington Yearbook Items
Dated items describe Mrs Elizabeth Hidt Johnson widow of Maj Albert E H Johnson dying aged about 33 in Lanier place and list bank clearings for Washington for the week ended. The report also covers United States and Canadian clearings with regional totals, changes from last year, and notices the 1913 United States Department of Agriculture yearbook distribution to Congress and correspondents with summaries of included articles and publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hidt Johnson
Elizabeth Hidt
Johnner
Albert E. H. Johnson
Lanier Place
Johnson
New York
Washington
United States
Bradstreet
Susanne Oldberg
Frank T. Browne
Frank
P. Beeside
Pet
Pet. Inc
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Kansas City
San Francisco
Baltimore
Detroit
Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Los Angeles
New Orlean
Omaha
Milwaukee
Atlanta
Louisville
Seattle
Buffalo
Portland
Orez
St. Paul
Denver
Indianapolis
Providence
Memphis
Richmond
Josenn
Washvilla
Congress
Columbus
Salt Lake City
Savannah
Toledo
Norfolk
Birmingham
Wheeling
United States South American Trade Reassured By Mediation
New York dispatch reports that after Huerta proclaimed hostility toward the United States Latin nations feared trade falls. Since A B C mediation began the mood has shifted, with Chile Argentina and Brazil signaling continued US-South America commerce. Exports to South America rise in May and five months of the year surpass 1913 figures, suggesting tariff changes have yet to curb trade growth. Canada trade also grows. analysts foresee South America accounting for a rising share of US exports in five years.
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New York
Huerta
United States
Mexico
A. B
Chile
Argentina
Brazil
South America
Cuba
Canada
Washington
Ind
IMO
Hullasy
Ready For Prophets: Richmond Welcomes 4000 Delegates
Richmond Virginia June 7 Special trains and steamers bring more than four thousand delegates and wives to the twenty-fifth annual convention of the supreme council of the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm. The first business session opens Tuesday morning with events including an informal reception and ball hosted by Mayor George Ainille and a midnight wreath laying on George Washington's monument. Activities include a barbecue, plantation scenes at Forest Hill Park, a gold loving cup drill by grotto teams, a Mardi Gras parade and a ceremonial session initiating 70. Wednesday includes a trip to James Island with grotto bands competing for a silver loving cup. Next year’s convention targets include Syracuse, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmiondt
Supreme Council
Richmond
Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm
Businese
Seasion
George Ainille
Kallipolis Grotto
Washington
George Washington
Caniel Square
Forest Hill
Jamestown Island
Grotto
Syracuse
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Washington parcel post collection wagon pilots new rule
Washington allows mail collection wagons to pick up parcels weighing ten pounds or more without requiring trips to a post office. The service, limited to Washington city, begins immediately with specific telephone notification numbers and collection schedules. Collectors must have parcels ready and properly wrapped, with insured options and no waiting for preparation.
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Washington Site
Mount Pleasant
Washington Heights
Columbia Heights
North
Georgetown
West
Capitol Hill
Lincoln
Washington
Post Office Department
City of
City Briefs Highlight Community Events and Projects
Pastor W H Van Amburgh spoke at the Masonic Temple on This World to the Next. Retail Merchants Association outing set for Anglers Club June 2 chaired by Fred Hahe. Gen W H Sears reports $150000 for Clara Barton memorial Glen Echo building as a first aid training school. Junior League Country Club opens a July 1 summer camp for working girls at Cherrydale with director Miss Heien Woodman. Restroom opened in Washington Loan and Trust building.
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W. H. van Amburgh
Brookum
New Masonic Temple
Washington Temple
Retail Merchants' Association
Anglers
Fred Hahe
Merchants' Association
W. H. Sears
Pentwater
Mich
Clara Barton
Glen Echo
Junior League Country Club
Cherrydale
Wast
Migs Heien
Woodman
Washington Loan and Trust
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Martine
New Jersey Statesman
New National Theater
James ¥. Martine
Jay 'T. Stocking
Marines Band
Yi.anderson
Wrius Court
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Thea
J. M
Vianman
Sterling
Swift
J. Quinn
Mofors
Max Tauotte
Norton
New Veta
Wisionsmn
Vaold Miedai
Mark Avarts
New
Eta
Tear
Vustrict
Columbia
Ireator
Butler
Texas
Poudo Vorks
Riteagz
MC Mier
Coetre Mas Monte Ball
Colorado
Hous TV
Buck
Sos
Seveniaition
Real Prey
Fnst
Lowes
Tay Rendolph Tooenmas Sangahi Veess
Jane Norton
Vennen
Martin EK. Anderson
Ariven
District of Co
Bills
New Fork
Hon- Wea
Mark Evarts
Gracuat
Dave Leon Kilward Asbet
Bo Alexar
Wee Mwei
Waite Baul
Viren
Abeer
Raster Lowa
Flerbert
OM Buller
Corban
Bea A
Powe
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Eye Start
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Walter Av
Fran
Waltee Benjamin
Hees McCreeny
Velmand Waring
Samniel Marshall Meeks de
North Sevitt
Ulinots
Achudes York
Ualaybh
Branktrey
sHlarace
Alex' Cevdarna
Am. Dowe
Otto G. Strem
Pera
Massachusetts
Nere Mea
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Charles
Cow Brands
Alexander
Ear
Neve Dersey
Halwa
Sherman Shea Ehert
Ronan
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Wiesing
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Calun
Old Lighthouse
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Jola
Kans
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Nate
Benito Juarez
F. E
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N. J. Coxswain
R. E. England
Copeland
Dili Sencag
Universal
Norman
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Ohl
Florida
Old Custom House
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Wimescent
Laurel
Morida
Sea Mahr
Ilna
George E. Bent
Luaynn
Mass
Boatawain
W. E. Stevens
Augusta
New Jersey
G. D. Bart
Reistertown
Yeoman
Mt. Gilead
J. J. McLaughlin
Hotel Mexico
McLaughlin
Ireland
Edwin Wertman
Canal Dover
Qhio
Avenida Moretos
Wertman
Ellis
Elks
Alexandria Lodge of Elks
Washington Lodge
Marshall Hall
Virginia Federation of Labor
Howard T. Colvin
L. M. Milan
L. G. Cole
King’s Daughters
Mount Vernon Circle
King's Daughters
J. Frank Coriin
Arcturus
Mount Vernon
Sinonized
Agriculture Department
Department
Apoendie
Ialates
Pennington
W. F. Ward
C. F. Langworthy
F. M. Webster
F. E. L. Beal
J. F. Collins
Ro Ball
L. H. Dewey
R. O. Eavis
W. A. Taylor
Hp, Gould
F. G. Caffey
A. D. Melvin
Holland
A. B. C. Mediation Board
Erry
City Briefs
Muncey Trust
Gitrestar
Agra
Munney Trust Company
Jay
Munsey Trust Company
Saime
Stansey Trust
Frank A. Munsey
Equitable Co-Operative Building Association
F Street
EO Commission
John Jon Edson
Frank T
Reeside
Washington Loan & Trust Company
First Trust
Real Estate*trust CO
St. N. W
Piret Deeda
Trust Ugtes
Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey Co
Fifteenth Street
N. W
J. Thilman
Hendrick Hendrick Building
15Th St
Washington Stock Exchange
Manhattan Life Insurance Co
Ro Oy
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