Balfour Urges Defense Reforms Amid Invasion Fears
Premier Balfour warned in the Commons about possible wars with Russia or France and urged redistribution of the navy and army. He argued invasion of India would face insuperable rail and coastal defense challenges, and proposed concentrating forces at the Empire center with Jamacia and Trinidad as key naval hubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
France
England
Canin Dixpnten
Washington Post
London
House of Commons
Balfour
Committee On National Des Tens
India
Great Britain
Afghanistan
Channel
Atlantic
Admiralty
Cherbourg
Faralon Island
Gibraltar
Dia
Dover
Portsmouth
Halfour
Jamadia
Trinidad
LICENSED TO MARRY IN WASHINGTON AND NEARBY AREAS
Multiple 1905 notices of marriages and obituaries list individuals by full names and towns including Washington Baim Philly Amostla and Pittsburg with dates May 9 through May 20. Notices cover marriages, services times, funeral details, and cemetery interments with addresses and church names.
In Memoriam Ruopet I o memim of Lulan A Elbe re Gos
Obscure obituary fragment notes a wife of John Kibet Bro and a death notice with scattered names and dates. It references a memorial context, months May June and a hospital or funeral context with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruopet
Io Memim
Lulan
Elbere
Gos
John Kibet Bro
Notice of Marriage and Death Notices In The Washington Post
Notice states that marriage and death notices inserted in The Washington Post will appear automatically without extra charge for telegraphing or other services, referencing several other major newspapers for comparison. The text lists outlets including New York Times, Boston Globe, Courier, Enquirer, Chicago Record, Herald, Ledger, Pittsburgh Dispatch, Providence Journal, Rochester Herald, St Louis Republic, Syracuse Post Standard, St Paul Pioneer Press, Minneapolis Tribune, and Cleveland Plain Dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York Times
Boston Globe
HLI
ALO Courier
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago
D-Herald
Philadelphia
Puusic Ledger
Pittsburg Dispatch
Providente Journal
Rochester Herald
ST Louis Republic
Syracuse Post-Standard
ST Paul Pioneer Press
Minneapolis
Trigiat
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Undertakers Harvey's Sons Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Undertakers Harvey's Sons Funeral Directors and Embalmers offer funeral services from Fourteenth Street NW with a large chapel. Telephone North 379, modest prices and convenient facilities for burials and memorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
J. William Lee
Funeral Directa
Mbelmer
Cheast
Madero
Iss
U. F. Harvey's Sons
Funemal
Jazi Fourteenth Street
Svictly First Dlam
North
Equitable Exam Raises Tensions in Society Bursts
State Superintendent Hendricks grilled Rogers Winthrop the Equitable’s junior secretary and financial manager as part of a far reaching inquiry into loans and syndicate deals involving directors and officers. The questioning exposed party divisions between Alexander and Hyde camps and noted Hyde’s stock voting potential. Two more arrests tied to a $27 000 policy loan theft were announced, with Neumer possibly turning state’s evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
H Rogers Winthrop
Equitable Life
Francis Hendricks Hendricks
Winthrop
Hyde
James W. Alexander
Secretary Winthrop
Equitable
Hendricks
Supt Hendricks
Alexander
James H. Hyde
Mr. Hyde
Samuel Lobley
Pennsylvania
Emil EH. Neumer
Thomas Lobley, Jr
Lobley
Neamer
Young Lobley
Ramuel
Aassaffat
Murderer and Wife Slayings End In Self Inflicted Death
In Valdosta Georgia May 11 John Hewitt a white Adel man killed his wife and wounded two relatives before a pursuing posse compelled his surrender he then killed himself. The motive remains unclear though health problems and prior confinement are noted. Also two Cornell students George M Seymour and Charles L Sperry drowned in Cayuga Lake near Ithaca last night after their canoe capsized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt
Valdosta
John Hewitt
Adel
Cornell
Ithaca
George M. Seymour
New York City
Charlies L. Sperry
North Adams
Mase
Cayuga Lake
Maryland Diocese Debates Endowment Bath Tub Expenditure
The Washington Episcopal Diocese convention debated using 700 for a new bath tub at Bishop Satterlee’s residence funded from the episcopal endowment. Trustees justified the repair to host the Archbishop of Canterbury, while treasurer Singleton criticized the timing and method. The body ratified the trustees’ payment after debate and appointed committees on church state, Sunday school, and rural parishes with missions funding set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Singleton
Smhu
Maryland
Cromwell
England
Satterlee
Canterbury
Hagner
Episcopal
W. H. Singleton
J. Davis
Heaner
F. Bratenah
Alfred Harding
W Lb, Devries
E . Hutchinson
D. C. Gordon
Charles J. Bell
Church Charities
A. B Hagner
Melville Church
Trustees Episcopal Fund
G. A. Woodward
Jame H. Taylor
Diocesan Church Fund
Bianding
Ecclestagtlcan
R. H McKim
Thomas H. Packard
R. P. Williams
Charles H. Stanley
J. Wordsworth Gordon
Nelvilia Church
Demand Union Scale at Navy Yard Meeting
Bricklayers union met at Costello's Hall to press for enforcement of the union wage scale at the navy yard. Officials argued it is an open shop for government work but members insist they won’t work for less than scale. They stated they are not on strike and may seek presidential action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bricklayers Union
Costello
Sixth
Navy Yard
Morton
Bricklayers' Union
Crackeman
Sherlock Holmes
Chandler
District of Columbia
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Treasury Building
Botantec Gardens
Parole Denied Murderess in New Jersey Case
Libbe Garrabrant, serving a life term for murder after over thirty years in prison, was denied parole by the Board of Pardons at Trenton. Gov. Stokes and Judges Vroom Vredenberg and Gray supported parole. Chancellor Magliana and Judges Green Bogert opposed. The board debated whether five votes were needed for release. counsel plans habeas corpus to seek liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Board of Pardons
Libbe Garrabrant
Lfe
Tix
Court of Errors and Appeals
Magle
City Beautiful Plan urged by Smith and Chandler at Unitarian Club
Former U S Senator W E Chandler and Unitarian Club speakers backed a broad campaign to beautify Washington with an immense open and indoor auditorium. They urged a national society to promote capital enhancement including a grand park, a national agora, a university, and improved Pennsylvania Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
Unitarian Club
United States
W. E. Chandler
New Hampshire
Unitarian Club of Washington
Franklin W. Smith
Washington
Smith
National Society For
John F. Hayford
Clib
John W. Hoyt
Wisconsin
Senator Hoar
Lesigna
Paris
Virginia
Potomac
Greece
Boards of Education
Strikers Hit by Police Standstill as Witnesses Testify
May 11 Chicago dispatch reports a quiet teamsters strike with few disturbances. A key Master in Chancery session examined union officials and drivers about alleged injunction violations while Rev W K Weaver testified about an attack on him. Several injuries and a death were linked to the strife as police guarded coal deliveries and classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Teamsters
Chicago Federation of Labor
Dunne
Edward Buckley
Pnion
Puckley
Sherman
Weaver
Parmaree ‘Transfer Company
Adams Street
Edward Jasper
Abaham Robinson
Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co
Depew Praises Roosevelt As Master Of Every Form Of Sport
Senator Chauncey M. Depew spoke at Union League Philadelphia May 21 celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the league. He praised Roosevelt as a versatile figure whose vitality powers boxing fencing and riding and noted Lincoln McKinley and Roosevelt shaped the nation’s character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
Union League
League Club
Rowse
Depew
Penrose
Republican Party
United States
Roosevelt
Lincoln
McKinley
Escaped Serious Train Crash Survivors Recount Hemisburg Event
A fragment from a Pittsburgh report describes Mrs. Hugelton and her daughter escaping injury after a train accident near Harrisburg. The wife of a workingman and Miss Hugelton sustained a painful arm wound while both were dragged from a Pullman window before the cars reached Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Mirs. R. M. Hugelton
Pittaburg
Survivors Relate Terrifying Train Wreck Rescue
Harristown stories describe May 11 crash near Middletown as passengers recount blasts, flames, and heroism. Jordan of Lorain pulled others from burning cars while wrestling a stuck suitcase. Reynolds of Pittsburgh and Shubert party members escaped with injuries amid screams and wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrispurg
Jordan
Lorain
Ohio
Philadelphia
Middletown
Paul Dinkeo
Pittsburg
John B. Reynolds
Tome
New York
Sam Shubert
Abe Thalheimer
Philadelphia Victims In Harrsiburg Wreck Named
The Harrsiburg wreck claimed several Philadelphia figures. Jacob L Siberman a senior partner at Bibermean Walter & Co wholesale clothing merchants was killed en route to Pittsburgh. Mrs Mary Dougherty wife of Robert G Dougherty also died in the crash. their 13 year old son and Mr Dougherty were seriously injured. Other victims included J B Mason a civilian clerk at Schuylkill Arsenal transferred to Chicago, Victor Crabbe son in law of Pennsylvanian Railroad official, Paul Bright a civil engineer, HR Phillips former district manager, and George Deizer treasurer of Incandescent Supply Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jacob L . Siberman
Harrfsburg
Bibermean, Walter & Co
Pittsburg
Mary Dougherty
Robert G. Dougherty
Pennsylvanian Railroad
Dougherty
J. B. Mason
Quartermaster's Department
Schuylkill , Arsenal
Quartermaster’s
Chicago
West
Victor Crabbe
Robert Pitcairn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Carbon Steel Company
Paul Bright
Elvil
Crabbe
New York
Phillips
American Sheet and Aa | Plate
George Deizer
Incandescent Supply Company
Explosion Heard For Miles Shakes Vicinity Pa May Day
Reported blast in Harrisburg area rattled homes across miles as families fled bedding in night attire. Windows shattered at Lochiel furnaces and fires started by the shock caused property damage in Sixteenth Street residence. tremors felt in Highspire Middletown New Cumberland and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrisburg
Pennsylvania
Lochiel
Highspire
Middletown
New Cumberland
Eee
T. P. Martin
Sixteenth Street
Senator Elkins Proposes Rail Safety Bill After Disaster
Senate committee members discussed the South Harrisburg railroad disaster and recalled Senator Elkins of West Virginia, chair, introducing a February 194 bill prescribing conditions for carrying high explosives. The measure faces opposition over impact on cart ridges and ammunition, but includes safeguards to prevent explosive cars from stopping in large towns. Senator Faicans backed the bill after staying in a Grafton sleeper beside a dynamite car, with labeling and Interstate Commerce Commission supervision key provisions.
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Elkins
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
South
Harrisburg
West Virginia
Faicins
Grafton
W. Va
Interstate Commerce Commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Balfour
Committee of Defence
Neutrala
Lord Roberts
Wellington
Nelson
Vier Charles
Maggie Lo Washington
Povert Waytungies
Josephine Emble
Charlie Kann
Elizabeth Wo Ludwig
Baim Wi
Sneltey
Clarch Harring
Star
TE Arey
Eck
Portland
Fuanor Ro Brewley
James
Sarah Brearley
Paty Bia Pa Fores
Briday
Oldsweds Chareh
Philadelphia Fears Utan
John A Hartigan
Mary Hartigan Benerid
Cutch
Garfield Hospital
Thursdas
Lewhardt Lederer
Stventh Street
Glenwood Cemetery
Thomas Bonevert
Sarah Fo McParfumt
John Mo McFalind
William B. McTatlin
Horace 1. Piper
All Souls’ Church
Bovey Mey
Urston
Iiwnal
Loyal Legion OF Lee United
Horace Lord Piper
Atlande Ci Noy
Ted Il Ha
AU Sowa
Urbarian
Io Ikuta
Counal
Jos
Bop Xeon Meyor
Health Office Record
Heauu- Breasts
Clara Evans
MT Sd
Dames Kiether
Undertakers
John R. Wricht CO
Fanera
George P. Zurhorst
Uladertaker
East Capital
Bishop Satterlee
C. Ernest Smith
St. Thomas Church
Episcopal Diocess
MR. Smith
National Society For the Aggrandizement of
Union
Feamater
Adolph Pfell
United States Express Company
Employers’ Association
Salvation Army
Neb
Peter Katheiser
Mili- Wright
Grace Townsley
Volunteers of America
Himsef
Tue
Sunday Post
A. Collins Nee
Taitby
PIROT
Crash
Jacob L. Silberman
Wholesale Clothing Fir
Biucher
Hambare
Ae Gews
John Pierpont Morgan
Consolidated Finance
Raffles
The
Illustrated
Anna the Adventuress
Annabel
Alcide
Anna
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Bernard Shaw
Hall Caine
Helen Oldfield
John A. Howland
Savoyard
Japan
Washington Merchants
Holmesbury
Morton C. Stout & CO
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