War Spirit Sleeps Continent Eyes Congressional Week
Congress eyes canal toll repeal debate in the Senate and naval appropriation action in the House. Antitrust and safety at sea bills loom, with Mexico developments watched closely as committees prepare to draft and amend measures and report plans for lifeboat crew rules and water power governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Howse
Merchant Marine Committee
Congress
Rio Grande
House
Clayton Antitrust
Mexico
Army
Navy
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Conference On Safety of Life At
House Merchant and Marine Committee
Interstate Commerce Committee
Coast Guard
Revenue Cutter
Hebthouse
Rules Committee
Henry Dill
Agriculture Committee
House Public Lands Committee
Lane
Friendly Uruguayan government affirms pro United States stance
Dr Carlos M da Pena, Uruguay's minister, says parliament rejected an opposition resolution condemning his visit to American minister Nicholas Grevstad in Montevideo. He stresses Uruguay and its people hold friendly feelings toward the United States and disapprove anti American demonstrations. Leading Uruguayan papers Dita and Siglo voiced strong disapproval of anti American sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos M. da Pena
Uruguay
House of Deputies
Dr. Brum
Nicholas Grevstad
Montevideo
United States
de Pena Aad
Dita
The
Siglo
Picketing at Rockefeller Home Faces Police Action
A World War era report describes demonstrations against John D. Rockefeller and his son after threats were reported. A woman was arraigned on a charge of disorderly conduct with $500 bail posted. Police guarded the pastor’s study while protesters gathered during services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
D. ‘Rockefeller
The
League
Ganz
Rockefeller
Death in Canal Fed by Own Action Theory Ridiculed
Virginia farmer Fred Beach aged 67 was found dead in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal after witnesses saw him fall or disappear from the towpath near the town. Police are exploring whether foul play or an accident led to the death, noting Beach had just visited Washington for purchases and had no evident motive for suicide. Coroner's inquest to hear sworn statements from witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Farmer
Washington
Fred Beach
Chesapeake ‘and Ohio Canal
Mals
Beach
Canal Bank
Heach
Virginia
Mul Alde
Cern
Four election officials held in New York fraud case
District Attorney Whitman announced indictments against Mey and Four election officials in the Sixth district for alleged frauds tied to the April 7 special election. Investigators accuse forging voters names in poll books and casting ballots under those forged names to influence the constitutional convention vote. Three defendants are Republicans and one a Democrat.
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New York
Mey &Four
Whitman
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Daniel W. Brisnan
George Wason
Joseph Koch
Louis Bohl
Rockville Man Pardoned Marries Bride After Long Romance
Nicholas D. Offutt of Rockville Maryland, freed two weeks earlier from a fifteen year term for murder, wed Miss Anne H Bohrer after a romance spanning over six years. The ceremony was held at the home of Rev H G England at 5702 Georgia Avenue NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas D. Offutt
Rockville
Golds
Maryland
Anne H. Bohrer
Fev. H. G
England
Georgia Avenue
Frank Kretzmer
Offutt
Kretzmer
Kretzmad
ats+ ter
Ester Misa Bohrér
Goldsborough
Train to Escort Americans Out of Mexico City Amid Huerta Orders
A special train for Americans to leave the federal capital will depart at o'clock tomorrow evening under a Brazilian flag and guard, with sleeping cars for women and children and an adequate military escort. Huerta ordered preparations, and Brazilian consular officials will accompany the party. Refugees in Mexico City praise protection by Gov. Cuellar. Mexicans promise trains to evacuate Americans as tensions rise.
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Pernoniitte
Tiaa
Department of Jorgne Relations
Huerta
Coatzacaalcos
Fig
Braguan Legation
Provi
Leional
Eillan
Washington
War
Americana
Ger
Joaquin Mans
Saltillo
Wan
War Office
Manteray
Washingtonian
Mexico City
United States
State Department
Amari
Cans
Guanajuato
Cuallar
Canada
Vera Cruz
Sydney Ulfelder
New York
C. L. Baxer
Wollaston
Mass
Jack C. Brennan
Washington, D. C
James H. Coleman
St. Louie
Howard Jones
Atlanta
Garrett
Laredo
Porfirio Laurél
Hedd
Nueve Laredo
Texas
Flags of Five Nations Pay Honor To Funeral Ship
In Vera Cruz May 3, seven teen American sailors and Marines died in Vera Cruz fighting and sniping. The Montana carried the dead to New York as foreign fleets saluted with half mast flags. Admirals Craddock and Funston led tributes while ships’ bands played, colors dipped, and the fleet observed solemn services at sea and ashore.
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Spain
Uba
France
Great Britain
Cradobi
Wagex
Montana
Vera Cruz
New York
Marine Guards
Frederick Funston
Solace
Portillo Resigns as Foreign Minister Thanks Huerta
May 2 report notes Lopes Portillo tendered his resignation of the portfolio of foreign affairs through Dr. Alcocer. He thanks President Huerta for the confidence and states he offered his resignation honestly and patriotically while cooperating with the administration. The bishop Leopold O. Rutz calls for mass mobilization and support for the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Lopes Fortillo
Alcocer
Huerta
Washington Post
Leopold O. Rutz
Mishcacan
Mexican ship sank near Acapulco amid Zapatista talks
Fragmentary text reports a Mexican steamer sank after a clash with or near a U S cruiser area. It mentions the Acapulco route, the railway company, and a conditional armistice with Zapatistas. Federals reportedly invited Zapatistas to join but the offer was refused.
Burleson Plans Vacation Seeks Summer Home
Fos er Gexjérat pursues a summer home in Burleson as plans for a vacation stretch unfold. Local authorities note no formal purchase yet and no timetable announced. Further details are sparse in this brief update.
Clark frames religion as practical faith in Cornerstone speech
Speaker Champ Clark, at H Street Christian Church, lauds practical religion and tolerance, linking changes to parables and St Pauls epistles. He cites charitable drives, fraternal lodges, and the growing city migration as evidence of society embracing religion amid wealth and poverty. The Cornerstone ceremony and future cost are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Cornerstone
H Street
St. Paul's
Clark
Vera, Cruz
Mia
Henry F. Lutz
H Street Church
Earle Wilflay
Vermont Avenue Christian Church
George’ A. Miller
Ninth Street Church
Walter F. Smith
Whitney Avenue Church
Andrew Gottschall
Benning Christian Church
Miss Sammy
AL Sammy
Lutz
Try to Pass My Post Cavalry Scouts Near Pumping Station
Excerpt reports Federal forces four miles from a pumping station moving west. Capt Salby and several correspondents encountered a hungry outpost by the railroad, photographed to mollify them. The piece argues cavalry should serve as scouts along lines to curb Mexican guerrillas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salby
Fourth Infantry
Intelligence Department
Sickles and Family Troubles Reported in Troubled Times
The obituary note outlines unclear causes surrounding Miss Wilmerding Harle Wilmerding, housekeeper, who died in February. It details marital strain between Mrs Sickles and Isaac Sickles, with son Stentor seeking reconciliation. Financial troubles troubled the veteran, and Mrs Sickles once sold diamond jewelry to aid him, though creditors later pressed again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blegney Harle “Wilmerding
Jast
Marual
Gen
Stelles
Stentor
Com.mander
Miss.Witmerding
Watsty
Drownings after canoe capsizes near Chain Bridge
Francis Walter an 18 year old McKinley High student drowned after a canoe with companion H F Johnson 27 capsized 2 miles above Chain Bridge in the Potomac. Johnson swam to shore after the boat overturned while Walter unable to swim sank twice and died. Police searched the river all night with resumed efforts today. Walter lived with his widowed mother Mrs Mary T Walter at 1815 Adams Mill Road Northwest. Walter had recently returned from a world tour and would have graduated this year from McKinley High.
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Potomac River
Bush Stand Cove
Francis
Walter
McKinley High School
H. F. Johnson
Geological Survey
Mary T. Walter
Adams Mill Toad
Forestry
Department of Agriculture
Henry
Nercer
Johnson
Canal Street
Vir- Binja
Chain Bridge
Alexander T. Hensey
Swartsell, Rheem & Hensey
Mra. Walter
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da Pena
U.S
Murphy
Richard Harding Davis
Weshhington Post
Portillo
U. S
Ecactic Railway ‘Company
Burleson
Tribune
Francis Walter
McKinley
Potomac
Alfred Christie, Jr
Adametreet Northwest
Bureau of Mines
Crepe de Chine
Delft
Copenhagen
Beeueity Storage Company
Storage Dept
American Security and Trust Co
Fifteenth Street
Geo. B. Kennedy
G Street
N. W
Estey Organs
Corcoran Gallery OF Art
Prince Paul Troubetzkoy
Western High ‘School Alumni Association
Western Uidigh Sena Ears ‘Apociation
At & P
Jessie Grmona’ Wison
Forward Streets
Walher
Tharp
Berkeley Ave
Ir Street NW
Bawards & Tanner
St. Neil
Otray
Ena
Enrich
Xander
General Acoustic Company
Evans Building
N.Y. Ave
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