Rebels Hold Up Arms Aboard Hamburg American Liner
Cabinet decision clears Hamburg America ship to sail with cargo bound for Hamburg Tampico. Ammunition for constitutionalists discussed at length. Morgan liner El sud cleared for transit. Anttila cargo bound for Carrana faced unclear fate as authorities weigh interference and blockade terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullion Carridges
Cabinet
Hamburg
United Scid
Redfield
Tarly
Stonyboard
EL Sud
Tampico
Buttimore
Baltimore
el Misteo
Sulthul
Anttila
New York
Carrana
Tarapico
Iberta
Nia
Puerto Mexico
Krila
Near War With Germany in 1899 Novel Reveals Telegram Claim
A new novel asserts the United States stood on the verge of war with Germany in 1899 over the Philippines. It recounts the Spanish War dispute and a telegram quoted at the Waldorf Hotel, suggesting President Whitey’s telegram to an American admiral nearly triggered a single ship war. The author cites an American officer claiming the text warned of imminent conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Forc Ee Cnomat
Ooreas
Diedrichs
Herman
Amerinra
Waldorf Hotel
New York
Brastient Vehitey
Catan Watere
Edward Jerome Bharkett Dies After Sudden Illness
Obituary notices report the death of Edward Jerome Bharkett on June 1 at 9 May, with service at St Dornox Church and interment to follow. Other notices mention George W. Greason, Milo D Gould, and George Tower, with funeral arrangements and familial ties listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednutes
Dl A
Gol
Moores Pa
Milo D' Gould
George B Welch
Tlarsey Murras
Washington
Pearson
Sibley Hospital
Law
Whit Pearson Funes
G'Cock
Rural Cemetery
Alwar Ony Tower
TI Loral
United States
District of Columbia
Edward Tower
Cominante Y Vanesa Sory
Regina
Yanifaics
Irving Street NW
Mediation stalls as Mexican talks delay armistice plans
The U S and Mexican delegations clash over war indemnity and a provisional government while mediators publicize correspondence with constitutionalists. Carranza communication delays hinder progress as Huerta and constitutionalist delegates await terms on an armistice and a peaceful provisional regime. John Lind leaves Washington after advising the President, signaling a prolonged mediation with limited near-term results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Vera Cruz
Dese Gates
Ranewer
Carranza
Amerian
Huerta
Mediation Board
Chermont
la Washington
Ambassador da Gama
la Colombia
John Lind
Washington
Mexico
State Department
Minnesota
Lind
Marine Private Heaton Reported Missing Near Lobos Island
Marine Private Samuel Wesley Heaton of the battleship Texas is reported missing after a swimming incident off Lobos Island on the east coast of Mexico. His sister, Miss Ruby Heaton, resides in Birmingham Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wesley Heaton
Texas
Lobos Island
Mexico
Treaton
Ruby Heaton
Birmingham
Ala
King in Strike Peril Ritter Killed at Florence
Rome reports a general strike spreading across Italy in protest against government repression. Riot police and troops clashed with crowds in Rome and Florence, with fatalities and numerous injuries as strikers railed against authorities. Rail traffic crippled. stores closed. trains threatened by further disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Ancona
Florence
Quirinal
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Genoa
Venico
Bergamo
Popola Romano
Aneoma
Rcailroad
Army Engineer Corps
Turin
Bnig
Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets elects officers in Richmond parade
Four thousand delegates attended the supreme council meeting in Richmond where officers were named for the coming year and Buffalo, New York, chosen as the 1911 convention city. A spectacular parade closed the day with 70 candidates initiated after a secret ceremonial session at the Academy of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Council
Buffalo
Richmond
Supreme Council of the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm
Ernest I Volgenau
W H. Snyder
Elmira
William J. Cross
Jersey City
J. H. Thompson
Worcester
Maya
Charles N. Colton
Rochester
Sydney D Smith
Hamilton
Henry Pears
Cleveland
Ohio
Edward S Schmid
Washington, D C
A. H. Hutson
Columbus
J K. Seabright
Pittsburgh
Dfe
Cone
Fall River
Mass
Charles EB. Wardwell
Rome
Craig Pelouze
Academy of Muale
Missing 10 Year Old Boy Feared Kidnapped In D.C.
Gilbert H Rettew Jr 10 disappeared from his parents home at 52 U Street NW yesterday morning. A girl saw him board a North Capitol Street car with a man while his parents search the neighborhood. He was last seen wearing blue serge cap blue knickerbockers blouse waist black stockings and russet scout shoes. His father an electrical engineer at Potomac Power Company suspects possible kidnapping though no motive or description of the man is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert H. Rettew, Jr
Gilbert H Rettew
U Street Northwest
Potomac Power Company
North Capitol
LIPPITT NEW FOE TO TOLLS REPEAL FACING SENATE FIGHTS
The article details continued Senate debate on toll repeal with Senators Smith Tillman Alden Smith and James clashing over amendments. President’s stance and possible 16 vote majority are debated amid Mexico and foreign-policy concerns.
Rich Jewelry at Auction at Christie's
A Christie's sale featured rich jewelry with prices from 8,500 to 16,009 dollars. A two row brilliants necklace with 13 graduated pearls sold to Mr Drayson for 16,009 dollars and an emerald and brilliant collar with a central emerald went to Mr Brookes for 9.20 dollars. A graduated pearls necklace bought by Mr Hammond for 8,500 dollars and emerald and brilliant cluster earrings went to Mr Licatt for 2,20 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
London
Christie's
Drayson
Brookes
Hammond
Licatt
Veterans of National Rifles hold thirty fourth annual meeting and banquet
About 100 members of the National Hitler Veterans gathered at Freund's Hall for the thirty fourth annual meeting and banquet. James F Oyster welcomed the group with George M Evans as toastmaster. Speeches by Edward L Dunn Edward P Harrington Joseph O Mansion James A Sample William H Way and Dr Glandis B Young followed. The event opened with lights out taps and a muffled drum in memory of three comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freund's Hall
James F Oyster
Association
George M. Evans
Edward L. Dunn
Edward P Harrington
Josep O. Manson
James A. Sample
William
John T Clements
The
National Rifles
Frederick L. Siddons
Veteran Organization
Alexander Abrams
George N. Acker
Charles Atkinson
Edward 8. Bailey
Frank M. Barnes
G. A Brandt
Warren R Choate
James H. Clear
Charles Domar
Addison G. Dubois
George W. Evans
Albert C. Floyd
Edmund K. Fox
Albert H. Gawler
Henry Guillaume
Edwin A. Goodwin
B. Edward Gasch
Thomas A. Gardner
Frank C. Getzendanner
Thomas F. Holden
Lewis Holmes
Ira H Johannes
Harry J. Jones
Joseph O Mansion
Will Ne A. Magruder
J. Blake Miller
Bryan K Morse
Thomas H. Mitchell
Charles A Neale
Richard A Neale
James ¥ Oyster
Charles H. Raise
Thomas M Shepherd
Henry K.simpson
Edward M. Shirley
John W. Sanderson
J. Henry Small
Charles A Stewart
Milo C. Summers
William P Vale
William H. Way
Grendle B. Young
J. Wilton Davis
Bawin F. Goodwin
Fred C. Crass
Senator Tillman seeks custody of grandchildren this summer
Special to The Weehiggton reports Senator and Mrs Benjamin R Tillman filed a petition in the supreme court asking permission to have their grandchildren, two little daughters of B R Tillman Jr and his divorced wife Lucy Dugas Tillman, in the summer. Mrs Tillman must appear before the court tomorrow and show cause why the petition should not be granted. The father, entitled to custody during July and August, will be away in Canada for a government job, and Senator Tillman seeks to care for the girls for his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Benjamin R Tillman
Supreme Court
B. R.tilman, Jr
Lucy Dugas Tillman
Tillman
Canada
Polo Players Attend Dance Near Long Island Polo Matches
Mr and Mrs Bradley Martin hosted a dance in Hempstead Long Island inviting about 20 guests from Hempstead Westbury Wheatley Hills Piping Rock and related country estates. Attending were members of the International polo team and many polo men from New York and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Hempstead
Long Island
Bradley Martin
Westbury
Wheatley Hills
New York
Philadelphia
Bride of Naval Officer Weds In New York Church
Miss Ernestine Van Wyck Rhein daughter of Dr and Mrs M R Rhein married Lieut John Strong Abbott son of the late Lieut John Strong Abbott U S N in the Church of the Heavenly Rest New York. The ceremony, originally set for June 6, was moved up after the Dixie carrying Lieut Abbott was sent to Mexico and later ordered north. Lieut Charles R Belknap served as best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Church of the Heavenly Rest
Ernestine van Wyck Rhein
Rhein
John Strong Abbott
Dixie
Abbott
Mexico
Charles R. Belknap
Duchess to urge suffrage at Newport reception
Mrs C H Belmont announces a gathering of suffrage leaders at her Newport home on July 1, moving from July 3. The Duchess of Marlborough will attend and likely deliver a brief address during the reception hosted by Mrs Belmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Marlborough
Mrs. Belmont
Newport
C H. P. Bellmont
Duchess of Marlborough
Movements of Ocean Steamers in Transatlantic Traffic
Ocean liner movements listed include the Niagara from Havre to New York. Hronprincees in Cecilie from Bremen to New York. Minneapolis from New York to London. Kaiser Wilhelm II from New York to Bremen. Rochambeau from Havre to New York. Kronprinz Wilhelm from New York to Bremen. Nieuw Amsterdam from New York to Roterdam. Kaizerin Augusta Victoria from New York to Hamburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Havre
New York
Cecilie
Bremen
New
Plans to Save Daylight and Have 24 Hour Day Period Begun in Paris
Paris reports the Day of Twenty four Hours as a subject at the international congress of chambers of commerce. Dr Alfred Georg urged universal adoption of the 24 hour day, noting Switzerland ready to act and France Italy Belgium Spain Portugal already using it. William Willett of London described English support and the aim to extend daylight by trimming Sunday time, while Dr von Bottinger cited German trade bodies pushing reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Alfred Georg
Geneva
Spain
Portugal
England
International Congress of Chambers of Commerce
William Willett
London
von Bottinger
House of Lords
Germany Eyes Brazil Loan Control via Customs Revenue
The Frankfurter Zeitung reports Deutsche Bank and Disconto Gesellschaft would require adequate control of Brazil finances to back a 100 million loan. It notes a plan to hypothecate Brazilian customs revenue and says foreign capitalists should not be deterred by protests in Brazil as discussions proceed with syndicate lenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Berlin
Frankfurter Zeitung
Deutsche Bank
Disconto Gesellschaft
Brazil
Zeltung
Ore estate filed for probate after death in June
The $5,000,000 estate of Alexander B. Ore, merchant banker and former New York Life president, who died June 3, is filed for probate in New York. The bulk goes to his wife and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alexander B. Ore
New York Life Insurance Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Et Sud
Galveston
Antualla
Alingash
Secretary of State
Aeta
Damnad Qat
Compani
Germany
Thos.m. Hindle
Sensehnastra Actriouaa
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Leorethit
Thos
Sergeon
Ebsor Tors
Talephana
J. WM. Lee
Smnbalmer
Commadioua Chapel
Dex Peonylvania
Niewaera
Sefior Zubaran
Saltillo
Inte- Bard
R. Harris & Co., the Jewelers
Seventh and
D Streets
Holy Land
J. H. Small & Sons
Corner 15Th and Atreats
Waldorf-Astoria
Broadway
Peril
Ritter
Honor Edward S. Schmid
Fears Son
Rettew
U Street
Tropics
Kalon CO. Inc
Wisconsin
Saya Hoke Smith
Hoke Smith
Simmons
Senate
Georgia
New Jersey
Democratic Party
Homer
Willam Alden Smith
Canadiana
Smith
Hagland
Dillon
Clapp
Japan
Lionel Carden
Senator Smith
Vaarine
Lewis
Michigan
James
O'Gorman
Reper Anti Forces
Redding
O Gorman
Judiciary Committee
New Yorker
O’gorman
Vardaman
Bryan
Root
Mississippi
Gallinger
Smoot
Boles Penrose
Pennsylvania
Thornton
Mrs. Tillman
Mrs. Bradley Martin
Long Island Estates
Ernestine Rhein
Lieut
Orr
W. W.& J., Sloane
Wiltons
Axminsters
Brussels
H Street
Land OF the Sky
Asheville
Tryon
Hendersonville
Brevard
Saluda
Waynesville
Balsam
Hot Springs
Flat Rock
Lake Toxaway
Southern Railway
Standard Oil Company
Washington, D. C
Charlotte
N.C
Norfolk
Charleston
W. Va
Charleston, C
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!