Virginia Campaign Sparks Factions Over Shaw Delegates
Virginia Republicans scheme to secure the 24 Shaw delegates for the Republican nomination cast a shadow over Roanoke talks. Col Slemp pushes for Shaw to deliver the state while aiming to block rivals like Fairbanks and Taft. North Carolina shows similar fractures as Republicans seek Southern support for Iowa’s Theodore Roosevelt successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Virginia
Roanoke
Potomac
Treasury Department
Col Campbell Sternp
Col Simp
Theodore Roosevelt
South
Cal Slemp
Congress
Old Dominion
Col. Slemp
Washington
Bhaw
Fairbanke
Taft
Col. Blemp
Iowa
Col Slemp
Wytheville
Bristol
Fairbanks
Slemp
North Carolina
Blackburn
Greensboro
Weds Lord Wimborne's Son in London Church
Miss Amy Phipps eldest daughter of Henry Phipps of Pittsburgh marries Capt the Hon Frederick Guest son of Lord Wimborne at St George's Hanover Square. Ambassadors and American social leaders attend with Princess Christian and other notable guests. Archdeacon William MacDonald Sinclair officiates. bride given away by Mr. Phipps. eight bridesmaids include Misses Howes-Lyon Ponsonby Wood MacVeagh Catlin Davenport Burden Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amy Phipps
Henry Phipps
Pittsburge Pa
St. George's Church
Hanover Square
Frederick Guest
First Life Guards
Lord Wimborne
Whitelaw Reid
Christian
Henry of
Batwnburg
William MacDonald Sinclair
Phipps
Mary Howes-Lyon
Gweneth Ponsonby
Louise Wood
Pittsburg
Margaretta MacVeagh
Philadelphia
Irene Catlin
St. Louis
Hetty Davenport
Gwenholm Burden
New York
Jean Reid
Ambassador Reid
Enraged at Burkett wrath in Thompson camp
Friends of the Ambassador to Brazil think they have been misled by statements from Senator Burkett. The origin of reports that Mr. Conger would come home early is discussed as stirring Nebraska politics. Thompson supporters claim Burkett promoted the Mexican Embassy transfer idea to aid his own Senate bid.
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Fairbanks
Alexandria
Vicw
Elon
Viginia
Masong
de Pack Agnem
Col Slemp
Orsene
Agnew
Obacur
Anter- Nal Ven
Slemp
Sodinese
Shaw
Col Stemp
Shaw Deir- Estes
Virginia
Brazil
J Statementa
Burkett
Conger
Apaclal
Washington Post
Lincoln
Nebr
Edwin H. Conger
Iowa
Menton
Nebraska
Dayiil
Thompson
Rio de Janeiro
Dave’ Thompson
United States Senate
Mexico
United States
Washington
Roosevelt
Elmera Burkett
Ambassador Conger
River Platte
Senator Burkett
Pope May Visit Monte Cassino Abbey This Summer
The May be guest of Father Boniface Krug at Monte Cassino Abbey near Caserta Italy if the Pope leaves the Vatican during hot weather The Rev Father Krug formerly of St Vincent's Archabbey Beatty Pennsylvania now abbot of Monte Cassino has relatives in Baltimore and is a personal friend of the Kaiser
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Father Krug
Baltimore
Rome
Messaggero
Vatican
Monte Cassino
Caserta
Italy
Boniface Krug
St Vincent's Archabbey
Beatty
Pennsylvania
Abbot Krug
Molly Pitchers Memory Grave Marked by Patriotic Order
In Carlisle Pennsylvania on a June day a cannon from a War Department arsenal was placed on Molly Pitchers grave. A flagstaff with national colors now marks her resting place beside the grave marker, honoring the heroine of the Monmouth battle.
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Carlisle
Molly Pitcher
Patriotic Order Song of America
War Department
Washington
Masachusetts
Will of Mainwaring Read in Court Reveals Family Rift
In a New York courtroom, James Wilson testifies about the 25 year old will of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring. Hobson admits drafting the document while Harold Scott Mainwaring, the private secretary, watches the proceedings with a cool, unreadable gaze as the trial reveals motives and possible fraud surrounding the heir dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mugs
Mainwaring
New York
Ns Namesaks
Abi Tinda
Malowartes
Jacn
Harry Scott
Jny
Dentive Mercick
Beto
Merrick
Sutherland
James Wilson
John Wilson
Wilson
Ralph Macwell Mainwarng
Thalph Mainwaring
Richard Hobson
Hobson
Richart Hobson
Selth
Alfred Barton
Barton
McPherson
Hugh Mainwaring
Ralph Mainwaring
Mr. Sutherland
Sutherlang
Mr. Hobson
Mr. Mainwaring
Jnert
Whitney
Harold Scott Mainwaring
Fair Oake
Scott
Harold Mainwaring
Hospital bids too high for Freedmen's Hospital contract
Interior Department opened bids for the new Freedmen's Hospital building but none fit the appropriated $301,06, leaving the contract unawarded. The lowest bid was George A Fuller Construction Company of New York at 389,793, with other bids ranging from 39,783 to 450,198. A meeting will decide if items can be trimmed to meet the appropriation without compromising the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
Freedmen’s Hospital
Congress
George A. Fuller
Wilam A A. White
John J. Darby
William T. Pierson
George A Fuller Company
New York
Herman Frobst
William B. Apler
Washington, DC
Richardson & Burgers
Washington, D. C
Noel Construction Company
Baltimore
Cramp & Company
Philadelphia
General Construction and Supply Company
J. L. Parsons
Fourth Immunes Reunion Offers Reduced Rail Fares at Fredericksburg
The Fourth Immunes Regiment arranges with rail lines for discounted fares to the Fredericksburg reunion on July 4 and 5. Commander Cox and staff arrive by Monday evening, with Lieut Col Cole presiding in place of the ill colonel. Also notes plaza condemnation suits for land to build a new Union Station and local commemorations led by the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution.
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Immunes
Fredericksburg
Cole
Samuel Hord
George BE. Woods
Orren A. Hamblett
Willam H. Barnes
Willam H. Edmonston
John L. Weaver
Joseph Field
Crosby E Stoddard
Richard E. White
Herman R. Hovenstain
Samuel Bieber
George W. Stickney
J. Pauk Smith
Henry H. Bergmann
George M. Emmerich
John C. Weedon
William Buckingham
Continental Hall
MclLean
Edwin B Hay
J. N. Steste
Trinity Church
New York
Marine Band
Baltimore
Frederick
Exer Qgea
Corcoran Art Gallery
Removal of Jones body sails to Cherbourg aboard American escort
News from Cherbourg and Paris report Admiral Sigsbee will arrive with the American warships to escort Admiral Paul Jones’s body to the United States. French navy cooperation is pledged. French troops and marines will guard the ceremony and a torpedo boat will transport the remains to the Brooklyn Pans. A July 6 Paris ceremony includes officials, church rites, and an open railway funeral train to Cherbourg. The piece also notes protests against new Arcanum rates in the District of Columbia with council committees formed to oppose rate increases.
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Admiral Sigsbee
Cherbourg
Sigsbee
Cape Scilly
Paul Jones
United States
Roy C Smith
Paris
Admiral Besson
Smith
Brooklyn Pans
the Invalides
Avenue de Sa Alma
Porter
France
Francis 2B Loomis
Loomis
Eigshoe
Royal Arcanum
Columbia
Colorado
Supreme Council
Oriental
Klamet
Municipal
Royal Arcanunt
New Officers Elected by Champion Council No 16
Champion Council No 16 of the Junior Order United American Mechanics elected officers. HP Hyatt is counsellor, C. Lewis financial secretary, William I Schooler recording secretary, CG U Marggraf treasurer, N T Fry outside sentinel, FW Webber Jr inside sentinel, FW Webber trustee for 18 months. State council representatives are FW Webber W Marggraf William H Webb and HP Elliott. Vice councilor and conductor positions postponed. A separate suit against ponismen of former Auditor Petty to recover for defalcation of James A. Watson was postponed by court vacation.
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Champion Council
United American Mechanics
Counelor
HP Hyatt
C. Lewis
William I Schooler
CG. U. Marggraf
Outside Sentinel
N. T. Fry
Inside Sentinel
F W Webber, Jr
FW. Webber
State Council
F. W Webber
W Marggraf
Wiliam H. Webb
HP Elliott
Corporation
Duvall
Actress Mise Rehan Improves at Home After Appendicitis
London reports the actress Mise Rehan is recovering at her own home from a slight appendicitis attack. A physician and two nurses attend her. the inflammation is dispersing and no operation or hospital transfer is planned. Her recovery is expected in a few days. The situation remains under medical supervision.
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London
Red Cross in Islands Miss Boardman to Philippines
Miss Mabel Boardman outlines a Red Cross mission to the Philippines to organize chapters across the islands. The plan includes governor led outreach in Hawaii with former U S consul William Haywood and aims to establish chapters, expand membership, and align with national rules. Secretary Taft supports a robust Philippines Red Cross branch, with Gov Wight representing the government and possibly President Roosevelt named as honorary president.
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Miss Boardman
Philippines
Mabel Boardman
Red Cross Society
Hawaii
Walliam Haywood
United States
Islands
Miss Bearamon
Taft
Red Cross
Wight
Roosevelt
Tug
Railway Mews Outing Opens Excursion to River View
Washington Railway Employers Relief Association sponsors an annual excursion to River View with a full day of athletic events. Events include pigeon shooting for members, grand shooting, tug of war, races for men women and children, wrestling, and prizes donated by local merchants. Boats depart from Seventh Street Wharf on set morning and evening times. six chartered boats will carry attendees with prizes and raffles throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River View
Washington Railway
T River View
C. Wilson
Columbia Division
Mechanical Department
W. H. Hitchcock
Mechaor
Cal Department and Electric Lighting Company
J Scheltlin
Smith T Hamel
J Neale
E. Butcher
Cubta Heath
W R James
C T Butcher
Enders
D Neale
T Hamel
J. Niedteidt
PH Wenzel
J Berryman
Buscher
H Wilson
C T. Buscher
L. E. Sinclair
Collins
BC Eliott
R Rose
Parry
W Jones
James
Dawson
CE Payne
Billast
Kyler
W. F. Ham
F J Morshemer
W WN. de Neale
J. T Moffett
George G. Whitney
R. Rose
Wiliam N de Neale
W. Ballinger
E. 8. Marlow
Seventh Street
Mutual Life probe widens as Hendricks opens inquiry
Washington Post reports Superintendent Hendricks leads a thorough investigation at President McCurdy’s request into Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. Retainers for Chauncey Depew and David Hill are cut, Squire pension discontinued, and several directors resign amid ongoing scrutiny of Equitable and related firms.
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Hendricks
McCurdy
Squire
Equitable
Washington Post
New York
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Chauncey M Depew
David B Hill
Morton
George H Squire
Depew
Hull
Hill
Francis Hendricks
Mutug Life Innance Company
Mutual Life
State Con
Mutual
Insurance
McCord
Walter Gillette
Hendreks
Sister Receives Estate in Graham Will Death Day Proved
Probate records reveal R. D. Graham left all property to his sister Mrs Walter Clark of Raleigh North Carolina with executor John F Webber of 1 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The will dated June 27 1965 the day of his death cites a prior 1904 note to his wife Sophie Krake and allocations to Harry Theodore Krake. A separate report notes Gen Stephen D Lee memorial camp fire by Columbia Post 78 G A R in Chicago. Democratic State committee plans Harrisburg August 16 for Supreme Court justice candidate nomination.
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R. D. Graham
R. D Graham
John F. Webber
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Savings Bank of Washington
Bing
Walter Clark
Halfax Street
Ralegh
N.C
Grahams
Chapin
Harry
Theodore
Chicago
Columbia Post
Stephen D Lee
Vicksburg
Confederate Veterans of the South
John Carson Smith
A. R
Illinois
Patton
National Grand Army of the Republic
Harrisburg
Democratic State Committee
Supreme Court
John Stewart
Kersburg
Pittsburg Car Conductor Ends Life After Assault
George Drake of Allegheny Street, a Pittsburg street car conductor, killed himself early today by slashing his throat after severely beating a woman named Mrs. Nelle Cale boon to prevent her from testifying or identifying him. The incident occurred in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, with authorities investigating the motive and circumstances surrounding the homicide attempt and suicide.
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Pittsburg
George Drake
Alleghens
Nelle Cale Boon
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U. S. Realty CO
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Jones
Petty
Georgetown
C. P. Brealey
Broadus Memories Baptist Church
Richmond
Bucklen
Equitable Lawyers
Marton
James H Hyde
Fitzgerald
Grand Army
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