Lords Reject Bill Extending Vote to Women in Britain
London May 6 Lords of the House rejected a bill to grant parliamentary suffrage to women already voting in local government elections by a 0-4 vote. Lord Curzon led the opposition arguing it would provoke social upheaval and harm Britain's prestige. supporters cited taxation rights and justice for women voters.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Curzon
Mary Victoria Lester
Great Britain
Lord Selborne
Viscount St Aldwyn
United States
British Isles
Viscount Moreley
Blackburn
Canterbury
Hereford
Bangor
Staap
Marquis of Lansdowne
Viscount Kaher
Marquis of Salisbury
Earl of Halsbury
Duke of Dorthumber
100 000 Shells Ordered by War Department
In Philadelphia area on May 6 orders for 100000 three and shrapnel shells were received at the Frankford arsenal from the War Department. Major Montgomery, in command, called it one of the largest orders, aiming for completion before 1915. Also, 107 cadets from West Point inspected the arsenal to see government small arms and ammunition production.
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Chiladelpha
Frankford Arsenal
War Department
Teorse Montgomery
Jane
West Foint Military Academy
Multiple 1914 Obituaries and Funeral Notices in Anytown Paper
Death notices and funeral details for Caroline H Bowling Horatio Knight Bradford Aibot Low John Francis Ford George II Fox Katam Katam Katam Katam Albert E Flber
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Bowling
Ata m
George Washington University Hospital
Caroline H
George W Bowling
West Falls Church
Petersburg
Saadford
Fort Bayard
N Mex
Horatio Knight Bradford
Twenty-sixth Infantry
U. S A
Dow
Buckingham Hotel
New York City
Aibot Low
George Worthington Dow
Anna de B Prince Dow
Barvla Sanford Dow
Church of the Migrims
Hisnet
Remsen
Wakefeld
Katam
Ford
Mount Rainier
John Francis Ford
Glenwood Cemetery
George II
Agnes Poxnes Mullen
Acnering
Che
James J Fox
Stueet
Wum
St Aloysian Church
iCleveland
Pittsburgh
Flrbershaw
Latip m
Albert E
James H
Mars Furbhershaw
Lock Wood
Colorado Springs
Colo
William F
D. W. Lockwood
Futin Bay
Ohio
Martin
Bigail Wartin
Lee's Chapel
Fannashania Avenue
Portland
Reg Matthews
Anaheim
Cal Salter
William S
Mary Smoot Matthews
Bracelet Gift From Senate For White House Bride
The Senate presents Miss Wilson with a $1,000 diamond bracelet in platinum as wedding gifts arrive. A silver serving tray engraved with roses and initials E R W, valued at $250, is from the New Jersey delegation, chosen by Mrs. Thomas J. Scully. A blue enamel diamond watch on an enamel chain was also received. donor unnamed.
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White House
E.R. W
Thomas J. Scully
Scully
White House wedding guest details and McAdoo profile
The article profiles Eleanor Wilson and William G. McAdoo amid a White House wedding scene. It notes Eleanor’s tall figure, blue eyes, fashion sense, and social circle at the capital, plus McAdoo’s background, career, and role in Wilson era politics. It describes the state dining room, security, and historic precedents for White House nuptials.
White House Gardens Ready for Miss Wilson’s Wedding
Summer terraces show color with bay trees and scarlet geraniums as the White House prepares a collation for Miss Jessie Wilson and Sayre. The kitchen now handles all cooking with a woman cook and two assistants, and the housekeeper oversees all buying.
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Taft
Eleanor Wilson Busy Shopping Day Before Wedding
Miss Eleanor Wilson spent a busy day with her mother and Miss Margaret Wilson in the shopping district. The trip occurred in a White House automobile as plans for the ceremony unfolded with decorations in the state apartments and staged aisles of satin ribbons. Mrs McAdoo to host cabinet colleagues at the Metropolitan Club. Eleanor spent the evening at the White House with her family.
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Eleanor Wilson
Margaret Wilson
White House
Yeaterday
McAdoo
Metropolitan Club
Wedding Tomorrow Shapes Through Hidden Names
A fragment from a Middletown record outlines a wedding with local interest. It notes Miss Wilkens alias Nell and birth name changes tied to Ellen Randolph Wilson, detailing baptism at North-Conz Pregationst Church on Tubys 29, 1890 with the name Randolph Wilson.
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Wesleyan, University
Nanis
Alan Randolph Wilson
Eulaenity
Dade
Randolph ‘Witson
Wedding Guests Flock to White House for Wilson Daughter's Day
President Wilson hosts a lively house party for the wedding of his youngest daughter Miss Gleaner Wilson to Mr William Gibbs McAdoo. Relatives and guests arrive from Franklin Pa Williamstown Mass and Athens Pa with many bridal attendants and visiting dignitaries joining Miss Eleanor Wilson and Miss Ruth Hall in a festive White House celebration.
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Hoins
Washington
White House
Eleanor Wilson
Margaret Wilsor
National Theater
Sayre
Francis Bowes Sayre
Charles Kel
Mai. Wilship
Cary Tt. Grayson
Lieut
Duyn
Todd
Poteet
Fritz Woodrow
James Woodrow
Willard Hall
Francs Bowes Sayre
John A .Wilson
Question of Honeymoon Unanswered at White House Wedding
After the fourteenth White House wedding details are known yet the honeymoon remains a mystery. Officials expect Secretary McAdoo and his bride to stay near Washington for two or three weeks and perhaps travel abroad soon after, with a six week cap abroad. Personal friends of the president note strong privacy in the matter.
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McAdoo
Massachusetts
Irvington-on-the- Hudson
White House
Washington
Thi City
Europe
Hunt Day At Show Features Hunters And Ribbons
Hunter show events list horses and riders with prizes across divisions including Thoroughbred Hunter, Novice Hunter, and Chargers. Notable entries: Nancy Panay Homewood Stable first in Thoroughbred Hunter. Blue Ribbon Dreadnought and others, with cups from George P. Duguis and D J Kaufman. Classes include jumps and conformation, with standings by owner and farm.
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Liam A. Setber
Buttonwood Belle
C. m
William A. Belber
Truxton King
C. G
Louin’c Ferguson
Fis
Inecand
Opequon
Sorrely
H W Herring & Son
Cary T Grayson
Billy
Phaeton
Cup
D J Kaufman
Harpess
Ilversee
Indy
Phanton
Iady
Pandora
Andora
Broadlawn Farm
Irvington Gipsy Girl
Irvington
Heartland Farms
Willow King
Glen Riddle Farms
Lady Dilham
Edward B McLean
B. m
Broallawn Farm
Corrinna
Br. m
K. W. Atkinson
the Whip
Feb
Bushnell Farm
Honor Bright
Honor Boy
Beale Howard
Tyne
Norges
Bailey & Seally
Miss Jorrocks
A. W. Atkinson
Barry Mora
Walter E. Henney
Dawn
Diamond
William P. Sno
Gallant Lad
Red Cloud
Col ‘Obert M. Thompson
Nancy Panay
Homewood Stable
St. Winifred
Mf King
Strongheart
H. J Haughton
M.m
Helen Norton
Peg O' My Heart
FH. W.herring & Son
Graxton King
Lews C. Ferguson
Margot
Maj. R. Graxt
Helen Buchanan
Lansdowne
Gerald T Hankey
Metaphor
Fpr
R. G. Alexander
Basez
Lient
John W. Downer
Billy A Ch
Lieut
C. W. Stewart
Ets
Laint
Henry W. Beira
Brownham Horse
St. John
John
Gheen
Jenike Keckinger
Hunt
Idk
Shoreham Hotel
Glen
Riddie
Blow at the Capital Tax Increase Is Enormous
Former Commissioner Henry L West addresses Commercial Club on the Prouty amendment to the George bill. He argues the plan would overburden District residents, compares District and Detroit tax loads, notes high local deposits, and contends federal support for the capital is not a gratuity but a fair exchange for in lieu of taxation. He urges Congress to reject the measure.
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Commercial Club
Prouty
Henry L West
West
United States
Detroit
Congress
House
Robbed at Second and Deirests Southwest
Charles Wampler reported two colored men robbed his wallet at Second and Deirests Southwest while he dozed against a building. The wallet held about $900 in nine hundred dollars and fifty dollars. He identified the scene and provided details of the loss.
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Charles Wampler
Pennsylvania Avenue
Second and
Deirests
Wampler
Resignations and Military Backing Shift Haiti Policy
A Washington dispatch notes Haiti faces a crisis as Madison Smith resigns as American Minister. Arthur Bailly-Blanchard is named his replacement to straighten Haiti matters under Bryan's policy. Britain backs an ultimatum with gunboat support, prompting U.S. pressure and new loans to restore stability. The National Bank advances 62000 to meet claims, while talks of American marines and further diplomatic reshuffles unfold amid Monroe Doctrine tensions.
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Wathington
New York
Washington
New York Herald
Madison
Rr Smith
Hatt
Arthur Bailly- Blanchard
Tokyo
Haiti
Bryan
United States
State Department
Ta Ne Wn
Cecil Spring-Rice
National Bank of
Port Au Prince
San Domingo
Fryan
Smuth
Persia
Police scramble for captain promotions amid three vacancies
Promotions grind on as Capt Daly retires and Capt Byrnes dies leaving three captain vacancies in the police department. Over 1,000 letters flood the district commissioners as influential figures urge promotions while Lt Hartley and several others top the eligible list. Rumors place Ideut Harrison, Lt Flathers, Lt Duvall and Lt Hartley as leading contenders amid a yearlong push for advancement.
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John C. Daly
Ninth
Joseph Thomas Hollinberger
Michael J Byrnes
Sith
Daly
Byrnes
Richard Sylvester
Capt Byrnes
Capt. Daly
Dah
Ideut Harnson
Flathers
Duvall
Hartley
Joshua Sprinkle
James Duvall
Anthony Bining
David Dunnigan
Charles Bemmerman
Thomas Judge
C L Piemmons
James L Giles
Tennellytown
Russell Dean
Harbor Police
Police to guard White House wedding detail 31 uniformed officers
Inspector Harry J. Geasford will name a special detail of 31 uniformed officers to report to Secret Service at the White House for tonight's wedding. Detectives from the central bureau and Secret Service men will mingle with the crowds to manage a potentially large gathering.
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Secret Service
White House
Harry J. Geasford
Pace
Seret
Joe Williams
Gessford
Central Bureau
Movements of Ocean Steamers Reported
Movements of ocean steamers show the Ara Ved Seydlitz from Bremen to New York and the Giempie from Southampton to New Fort. The Kronprinzessin under way from Cherbourg to New York and the France sailing from New York to Havre. The Imperator from Hamburg docked in New York at 4 am Saturday.
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Ara Ved Seydlitz
Bremen
New York
Giempie
Southampton
New Fort
Kronprioziss
Ceetfle
Cherbourg
France
Imperator
Hamberg
Wilh
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