Notable World War I Heroes Honored in Washington Memorial Rally
A Washington ceremony eulogizes brave figures including Maj Butt and Arche Butt, praised for steadfast service from the Philippines to Cuba and as military aid to Roosevelt and Patt. Secretary Stimson extols Butt’s chivalry and selfless valor aboard the Titanic, with Masonry ties noted and readings of solemn hymns by the Marine Band.
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Philippines
Quartermastara Départment
Cuba
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Patt Andy
Miss Young
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Widow of Titanic captain sends personal sympathy note
The widow of Captain Smith, grieving aboard the Titanic disaster, writes heartfelt lines to comfort others and shares a scarce photograph of Mrs Smith with her daughter Melville, 14. The message, posted outside Whitstar in Southampton, honors the bravery shown by those bearing the loss.
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Wrasane Sith
Capt Smith
Rleanor Smith
Southampton
Melville
Women to Aid Titanic Memorial Movement Inquiries Begin
United States senators cooperate with committees of one hundred women to nominate leaders in each state to form state associations as centers of information. Several senators have named prospective participants, pledging support from figures such as Mrs William Jennings Bryan and Mrs Phoebe to Alesrat.
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Washington
Atest
William Jennings Bryan
Minowt Ow Wilson
Mra Phoohe
Alesrat
Titanic search to resume off Walfax Nova Scotia
A renewed search for victims of the disaster is planned near Halifax Nova Scotia. The steamers Mont magnus and another cable ship Mont margny are to sail tomorrow with less than twenty bodies expected. The Montmagns is faster than other cable ships and will carry ample undertaker supplies for a ten day voyage.
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Nova Scotia
Canadan & Seitment
Montmargny
Montmagns
Coachman knocked from carriage in Avon incident
Truitt, a coachman for Mrs Sen Hatta Pradelton, was thrown from a carriage in front of 1144 Sixteenth Street when struck by a United States Senator Lippitt owned automobile driven by J Holenly. The coachman suffered a badly strained leg. both vehicles had only their occupants and the carriage was damaged.
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Truitt
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Sen- Hatta
Titanic Priests Calmed Victims With Rosary
Report from St Aloysius Church describes two Catholic priests among the Titanic heroes who went down with the vessel. Survivors recall the priests refusing to save themselves and reciting the rosary as the ship sank, heard by boat passengers and on deck. A separate parade in Fifth Avenue supported equal suffrage with thousands marching amid applause.
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WcDonnell
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Father McDonnell
Jesus Christ
Elim
St Aloysius
Thomas Royles
Westminster
London
Seventaen Thang
Fifth Avenue
New York
Allent
Body found in Reid's Lake sparks vendetta theory
Washington Post reports the unidentified young man was found with fourteen stab wounds in the back and two bullet wounds in the side at a White Plains area lake. Authorities suspect an Italian-linked vendetta involving White Plains, Peekskill, and Fishkill, as the investigation continues with few details.
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Washington Post
White Plains
Offi Farm
Whitelaw
Near Death in Collision on Massachusetts Avenue
William Sheer of Rockville narrowly escaped death when his wagon was struck by an eastbound car on Massachusetts avenue northwest between Fifth and Sixth Street. The wagon and horse overturned. Sheer suffered only a bruised left leg after drivers and pedestrians freed him from the wreck. The car sustained damage and a small panic arose among its passengers. the wagon belonged to Schneider Baking Company.
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Sixth Street
Sheer
Haspital
Schneider Baking Company
Titanic Hearing Closure And Senate Report Plan
Titanic inquiry ends public hearings as Senator Smith says a report will be prepared and submitted within ten days to two weeks. Depositions include Mrs Walter D Douglas describing Widener dinner seating and witnesses aiding passengers.
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Benator Smith
Atlantic City
New York
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Senate
Walter D Douglas
Minneapolia
Douglas
May Butt
Clarence Moore
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Widener
Yat Bute
Mra Douglad
Senatorial Speech Outlines Wireless Regulation Legislation
The speech promises a comprehensive approach to wireless regulations under national uniform laws and prerequisites for official certification. It envisions the committee drafting statutes to yield tactical benefits and to be included in Senate laws, while awaiting the copdnatter report. The speaker plans deductions from the marine tragedy in the forthcoming Senate address.
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Willamsa
Trageae
Ejected from Embassy over Unpaid Groceries Incident
Ras Katpa of Sixteenth Street claimed he was left unpaid by the Turkish Embassy, asserting a $140 debt for groceries from April. After waiting hours, he refused to leave, saying the ambassador would not address the bill, and police were called to eject him. Katpa criticized embassy treatment of local tradesmen and cited other firms with similar complaints.
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Raspard M Katpa
Sixteenth Street
Park Read
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Kulpa
Good Templars to Meet at Good Templars Lodge
Good Templars will hold a special meeting at Good Templars Lodge on Wednesday at the home of Mrs A H Frear, 23 Tighth Street Northeast. Attendees will be announced by Bo Cart and Vis 4 Hy.
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Funeral of Ball Player Georges 11 et Held Tomorrow
Funeral services for Georges 11 et the baseball player who died after being struck by a pitched ball will be held at his home on Twenty sixth Street and Rhode Island Avenue Northeast tomorrow afternoon. Teammates will serve as pallbearers. the ball team he played with was present when the accident occurred.
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Tarles Kelly
Alto
Sermon on Duty of Women and Local Obituary Notices
A sermon by Rev James Montgomer at Metropolitan Episcopal Church condemns harsh treatment among women while praising mothers who care for children. The obituary notes Herbert Claiborne, longtime Geark Town resident, dies at 84 at his home after a long illness. survived by wife, son, and three daughters, with services planned at his home and Hollywood Cemetery. Additional ship arrivals and sailings listed from New York to various ports.
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Richmond
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