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!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1914
Page
8
Secretary Wilson defends eight hour day, backs unionism, and labor partnership with capital. Congress stalls on district appropriations and municipalizing streetcar lines as debate over revenue, public works, and immigration rages.
Mrs Harry C Stevens dies at 1224 Eighth Street NW. Funeral at Cimily residence tomorrow at 2 PM conducted by Rev Dr J Henning Nelms of the Episcopal Church of the Aswangin. Burial at Rock Creek Cemetery. She was wife of noted newspaper man Harry Stevens and daughter of the late Samuel and Mrs Edmonston. Survived by sister Mrs Pater Wagner. Edmonston family prominent in Waseston. Father was a longtime contractor in the District.
No confirmation from State Department on reports that George Fred Williams American Minister to Crete sent in his resignation after denouncing Albania conditions. no comment from the minister. Drowned boy Lee Garrett 13 found in river at Fourteenth Street southeast. body recovered by harbor patrol and taken to morgue for parent claim.
Warren insists on blue for Helen and rushes through a Broadway shopping spree at Ardman’s. Helen fends off quibbles as the couple debates suits and price, with a one day sale driving the decision to purchase a blue dress suit for travel despite a planned lower budget.
United States bank clearings for the week ended June 3 show a total of 2.874 billion dollars, with Canada at 162.21 million. City by city figures include New York 1.594 billion, Chicago 290.01 million, Philadelphia 154.613 million, Boston 143 million, and other centers such as St. Louis Baltimore Detroit and Cleveland.
London reports that Egypt plans a White Nile barrage about 884 miles above Khartum to reclaim delta land for cotton. Cost near 4.6 billion dollars, funded from revenue, with construction over about three years after delays. Lord Kitchener involved with cotton experts guiding the project.
New York June 28 Some close to United States Steel Corporation say the tariff will not reduce exports of manufactured goods. The firm, with about 60 percent of International Harvester’s output already exported, notes early foreign trade aims and extensive warehousing worldwide. They warn any downturn likely stems from global demand slack rather than tariff impact and anticipate heavy agricultural exports later this year.
G N Orcutt, assistant to underwood, cites double tracked Erie line from New York to Chicago as example of government influence on railroads. He laments rising costs and reduced profitability, calling there a silent revolution that concentrates federal power with little protest from Southern Democrats.
A chaotic list of Latonia race entries detailing purses and entrants across seven races. The card lists horses, weights, and odds for each division including maiden, selling, and stakes events, with track conditions noted as clear and fast.
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.
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!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.