Death of Mexican Ambassador Azpiroz in Washington
Senor Manuel Azpiroz, Ambassador Extraordinary from Mexico to the United States since 1899, died at the Mexican Embassy in Washington at 4:43 PM after a long illness. Roosevelt and Diaz sent condolences. funeral plans await Mexican government notice. Azpiroz, born 1836 in Puebla, had a long career as a lawyer, soldier, and diplomat, signing pivotal treaties, receiving several royal decorations, and serving as Mexico’s chief envoy to the United States.
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Senor
Don Manuel da Azpirozs
Mexico
United States
Ingo Washington
Senor Azpiroz
Diaz
Gamboa
Aden
Charles M. McCawley
White House
Senora
Dona Lug de Azpiroz de Perez Rivera
Genora Belen de Azpiroz
Don Rodrigo de Agpiroz
President Diaz
Adee
Franz A. R. Jung
Washington
State Department
Senor Azpiros
Order of Jesus Christ of
China
Maximilian
Senor Azptroz
Puebla
Puebla City
Quere- Taro
San Francisco
Mexican National Congress
Senate
Italy
Republic
Dhat
McKinley
Hague Tribunal
Imperial House of Austria
Azpiroz
Embarrassing Dining Room Escort at White House Incident
During President McKinley’s term a Mexican Ambassador escorted the Austrian Ambassador’s wife to the dining room. The Austrian wife declined the escort, marking an awkward moment in formal White House greetings.
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White House
McKinley
Respect to Senor Azpiroz Meeting of Governing Board
A special meeting of the International Bureau of the American Republics in the State Department reception room adjourned after acting Secretary A A Adee noted the Mexican ambassador was near death. Board members from Guatemala, Halti, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and the United States heard the chairman's suggestion to adjourn until the director convenes again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Republics
International Bureau of the American Republics
Department of State
A. A. Adee
A. A. Adea
Jorge Munoz
Guatemala
J. N. Leger
Halti
Joaquin Bernardo Calvo
Costa Rica
Don Lute F. Corea
Nicaragua
Joaquin Welker-Martinez
Chile
Eduardo Acevedo Diaz
Uruguay
Alfredo de M. Gomes Ferreira
Brasil
Carlos B. Zavella
Eduardo Perez Triana
Colombia
Washington Symphony Elects New Board After Resignations
The Washington Symphony Orchestra shareholders met at 1218 F Street NW to elect a new board after the resignations of Herman Hakemann Eugene Stevens and Sydney Wrightson. A deficit of 5452.02 plus 486.17 owed on stock subscriptions was reported. The meeting planned local concert series next season and tasked the board with confirming any Boston Symphony Orchestra arrangements. The new board includes Herbert Wadsworth, Francie Riggs, J M Scranage, William Slater, William King, George Clement, C M Sonneck, and others.
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Washington Symphony Orchestra
F Street Northwest
Herman C. Rakemann
Eugene E. Stevens
Sydney Lloyd Wrightson
Stevens
Herman C. Hakemann
Wrightson
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Herbert Wadsworth
Francie Riggs
J.M. Scranage
William A. Slater
Willam B
Auction at Sloan's Auction House for Household Furniture
An auction today at 10 o clock at C. G. Sloan & Co 1407 Gst features brass bedsteads parlor suites side boards and other furniture. At noon Sloan sells a Kensington trap horse and harness. Also noted are low rail fares from Chicago to the Pacific Coast and other travel options with excursion details and booklets.
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Sloan’s
C. G. Sloan & Co
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Ir Quest
Johnson, Ei We Ae
Philadelphia
Methodists to Meet as Bishop Moore Presides in Baltimore
Bishop David H. Moore of Portland arrives for the Baltimore Conference sessions at Foundry Church scheduled March 29. Cabinet meetings, ordinations, and a dense program of addresses and anniversaries follow, with events spanning March 29 to April 4 including memorials, missionary society anniversaries, laymen meetings, and a love feast.
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Foundry Church
David H. Moore
Portland
Oreg
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chicago
Mathematics
Chicago University
Bishop Moore
Robert M. Moore
Bishop Cranston
G. Lane Taneyhill, Jr
Ontario
T. H. Anderson
New Hampshire Avenue
The
Holy Land
Miss Den-Quei
Jerusalem
James L. Erwin
District Anti-Saloon League
W. F. Sheridan
Miss Ben-Oliel
Missionary Society
J. F. Goucher
J. M. Thoburn
D. D
E. M. Taylor
Woman's Foreign Mission
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
A. E H. Eaton
T. J. Scott
Bareilly Theological Seminary
India
W. L. Davidson
American University
Shakespeare
Board of Education
G. W. F. Swartzell
W. 5. Anderson
Woman’s Home Missionary Society I
W. G. McDowell
Preachers’ Punch Society
Davidson
Switzerland
City Missionary and Church Extension Society
A. S. Browne
C. E. Guthrie
H. F. Hall
James Ingram
Moore
Sveribe
James M. King
Epworth League
Pril
Robert I. Reamy
Aining
Estes . Es
Demand for Higher Wages Strikes Tension in Washington Building Boom
Amid a citywide building surge, the Master Bricklayers Association and Bricklayers Union push a formal wage, hour, and supervision agreement. Contractors say they are powerless as threats of walkouts loom. riders block work near Waterloo, Virginia, prompting deputy sheriffs and escalating fears of broader boycotts.
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Washington
Master Bricklayers’ Association
Bricklayers’ Union
Ttia
New Washington Brick Company
T. L. Holbrook
Alexandria Turnpike
Waterloo
Crandal Mackey
Alexandria
Holbrook
Bricklayers’ Association
Arias
Bricklayers' Union
George Hughes
James Martin
W. Cy. Freeman
George C. Pumphrey
9. D
Bricklayers Union
No. 1
Bricklayer
Scrofula Shovel Impure Causes Cited Recurrently
A historical note lists scrofula causes as improper hygiene foul air and impurity, attributing recurring illness to environmental factors and poor living conditions observed in the era.
Fragmentary note on new demands with no action taken
A brief fragment shows new demands noted but no measurable action has followed. The text lacks dates or specific names, leaving the situation unclear and unresolved.
Real estate broker Gorman overdoses in Kellogg Building
Alexander M. Gorman, a Raleigh broker known for energy and fortune, took laudanum Thursday night in the Kellogg Building, is reported “much improved” and may leave Emergency Hospital soon. The motive remains undisclosed. a companion who supplied the poison has not come forward. Gorman admitted solo action after initial hesitation.
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Alexander M. Garman
Kellogg
Gorman
Washington Post
Raleigh
N. C
Alexander M. Gorman
Washington
Norfolk
Maxwell Gorman
Alexander Gorman
Inaugural Chorus Concert A Great Washington Success
Director Foster scores second triumph with 600 voice chorus at Convention Hall. Soloists Mrs Annis Grant Fugitt and Mr William Claybaugh impressed in Parker and Fanciulli works. Marine Band provided accompaniment and encore selections. Audience acclaim and ovation marked the performance as a standout event in the capital.
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Percy 8. Foster
Convention Hall
Marine Band
Poster
Pension Building
Foster
Christian Endeavor Society
Annis Grant Fugitt
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
William Claybaugh
Digratio Parker
F. Fanciulli
Union and Liberty
Washington
Lebanon
Lieut. Santelmann
Bizet
Sousa
Bichberg
von Blon
Liszt
Tannhauser
de Koven
America
Weather Conditions Report March 24 From U S Weather Bureau
The report notes rain across Atlantis district from northern Florida to New England and west to the Lower Lake region while inland valleys, the Rockies, and the Pacific Coast see fair weather. A broad low pressure system covers the Midwest and Northwest with expectations of clearing along the Atlantic coast by Saturday and a mixed weekend pattern with potential showers in the Lake region and Upper Ohio Valley. Winds shift from west to south along coastlines and toward the Gulf. Temperatures range from the mid 40s to upper 60s at various times, with limited sunshine and rainfall amounts recorded.
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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Atlantis
Florida
New England
Lower Lake Region
Interior
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Coast
Upper Lakes
District of Columbia
Missouri Valley
Northwest
Atlantic Coast District
Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic States
Atlantic Coast
Gulf Coast
Texas
Lake Michigan
Grand Banks
Mintuin
Asheville
Atlanta
Atlantic’ City
Bismarck
N. Cg
Seago
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cheyenne
Wye
Davenport
Denver
Colo
den Moines
Galveston
Tex
Helena
Mont
Indianapaliy
Jacksonville
Sercy
Little Rai
Marquette
Mich
Memphis
Tekn
Jean
Royal Benefit Society Withdraws Charges Against Drake
The Royal Benefit Society withdrew more than sixty charges against Thomas E. Drake, superintendent of insurance, and asked the Commissioners to consider a letter from attorney Henry E. Davis regarding the society’s right to do business in the District. The move is viewed as vindicating Drake, with further action by the Commissioners abandoned.
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Royal Benefit Society
Thomas E. Drake
Henry E. Davis
D. F. Pennington
Drake
Hea
Society
Davis
Corporation
Duvall
Tken
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