Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Post in Washington, Washington Dc

Page 1

We have 1,636,616 pages in Washington Dc

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1914

Page

1

British Minister Reports Parks Safe On Way To Mexico City

The note from the United States warned Huerta that the fate of Private Parks, the American soldier in Mexican lines near Vera Cruz, would impact mediation talks. Officials say Parks was executed or captured and the government will press strong representations to Huerta. Mediators delayed sessions at Niagara Falls for a brief respite.

Mexico City Garrison Daniels Villa Carranza Huerta Niagara Falls Lobos Island United States Vera Cruz Len Funston L! Parks Tle Intanda Unitel Parke Suliman Wns Vrh Ind Fant Joemun Mewlo City Salilile Suva Salul Maerta State Department Navy Department War Department Tampico Carranzas Huertas Congress Argentina Chile Moreira Hissin Emassy Niagara Augustin Odriguey Robert Lansing State Partment Lansing Inter Huarta Meriia Ajs Orizaba Walter Fal Fer Associated Press Rorke and Hueffer Paso Ael Macho Bitah Ronsul 3 Veraruz Hemericana

British airmen killed near Northallerton in accident

A squadron of Scottish based aircraft from Salisbury Plain suffered a fatal crash near Northallerton. Lieut Thompson of the Royal Fusiliers and Sgt Jmdmore died when their aircraft crashed while attempting landing. The machine overturned, trapping occupants beneath the wreckage.

Northallerton Ing Way Here Scotland Salisbury Plain Lieut Tompson The Royal Fusiliers Sergt Jmdmore

Five South American snipers freed after Mexicans identified

Five men arrested in Vera Cruz as South American snipers turned out to be Mexicans. Gen Funston and Rear Admiral Badger confirmed the group, including a claimed Chilean, were Mexican nationals and released, noting patriotic zeal as their defense.

Vera Cruz Garrison Funston Badger Mexico

Rebels Capture Monclova in Mexico’s Rail Corridor

Juarez May 1 Monclova, the last federal stronghold on the national railways between Piedras Negras opposite Eagle Pass, Texas, and Saltillo, has fallen to constitutionalists under Gen Francisco Murga. The garrison fled as advance guards approached. capture opens likely through communication between the U.S. border and Monclova, aiding border traffic and troop movements.

Juarez Monclova National Railways of Mexico Piedras Negras Eagle Pass Tex Saliifie Trancisco Murgla Murgla Ittapala

Administration Antitrust Bills Face Quick House Action

The administration antitrust program moves toward rapid passage in the House Rules Committee meeting to set a special rule for three bills. Senate compromise discussions emerge as House leaders weigh an partial bill approach if full passage by July 15 proves unlikely. Senator Kern signals the Senate may adopt extended sessions to advance the bill.

Kern Congress House Rules Committee House Senate Washington Iterstate Commerce Committee Hay Interstate Trade Commission

Duryea Estate to Children in $1,000,000 Share

Gen Hiram Duryea, killed recently, left a $1 million estate to his three children. Chester Duryea, Hare Duryea, and Mrs Henry Anderson are to share equally. Chester was indicted in Brooklyn for murder. The Supreme Court will appoint a committee to administer the share until recovery or death. Alienists were named to assess Chester’s sanity.

Chester Shara York Hiram Duryea Chester Jurvea Pargicide Hare Tf Durrea Mra Hensy Anderson Hedler Lurrea Brooklyn Supreme Court

Levi P Morton to Celebrate 90th Birthday at Rhinebeck

Levi P Morton former vice president and former New York governor will celebrate his ninetieth birthday at his Rhinebeck country home Elieratie tomorrow. He will be accompanied by his daughter Mrs Winthrop Rutherford and is in good health. Hundreds of congratulatory letters and telegrams have been sent to Rhinebeck and he plans a stroll on his estate if weather permits.

Rhinebeck New York Levi Tporton United States New York State

American Held as Forger Adolph Schmidt Arrested in London

Adolph Schmidt alias fowarship was detained in extradition court at London on a charge of forgery after arriving on the Royal George from Montreal at Chicago police request. He is held pending communication with the American embassy and State Department since no extradition warrant exists. The case places Schmidt in custody under a conveyance warrant held by London police.

Adolph Schmidt London Chicago Studien Fowarship Sonmonth von Royal George Montreal Schmdt State Department Washington

Sutton freed after perilous prison ordeal in Mexico City

Stef photographer B A J Sutton, special correspondent of The Past, describes ten days of Mexican prison detention and secret service pressure in Cordoba and Vera Cruz. English consular aid, Brazilian involvement, and British agents secured his release with promise to depart for the United States. He arrived in Vera Cruz on a refugee train and recounts threats, searches, and “cell of horrors” before escape.

Cordoba Vera Cruz A J Sultson Stef Washington Post Tera Cruz Mexlcan Cordova C Cameron Gen Maas Wom United States Mans Gustavo Mays Dina Secret Service Maas Orizain Sam Mexico City Whilfen Senera Legation

Ten Die In Explosion At Detroit Rubber Plant

A massive blast in the Meatcan Crude Rubber Company plant on Detroit's West Side killed ten men, most chemists, with four more hurt. The concrete building was nearly obliterated, nearby structures damaged, and dense fumes hampered rescue efforts. Coroner investigates negligence or ordinance violations as officials seek cause behind the secret process used to manufacture imitation leather.

Detroit Meatcan Crude Rubber Company Losa Ddid Edward Christopher Whhant Meloy Larson Victor R. Burns William FP Jose Casso Gortan Neces Titers Commerce Motor Car, Company Rethacher

Italian Held by Rebels For Ransom Reported

The Italian Ambassador to the United States delivered representations to the State Department on behalf of 7 E Terra, an Italian representative of the Lagle Oil Company in Monterey, Mexico, said to be held for 000 pesos by constitutionalists. The State Department pledged to use every effort to secure his release.

State Department Lagle Oil Company Monterey Mexico Formitton Ty Iblain Lea le Pil Lera

Battleship Oklahoma Leads New York Navy Construction

The battleship Oklahoma is 74 percent complete in New York and tops the navy’s dreadnought builds, with the Nevada at 63 percent in second place. The destroyer Downes, also under construction in New York, stands at 93 percent and is likely to be the next in its class to be commissioned.

York Nevada Downes New York

Widow Rosenberg testifies amid Beckers trial revelations

New York May 1 Mrs Rosenberg widow of one of the gunmen electrocuted for Rosenthal murder testified she lied to save the man she loved. She contradicted earlier denials and said the quartet divided money from the crime. Cross examination exposed inconsistencies as Becker's lawyers pressed witnesses. State witnesses including informants Vallon and Wallon faced tough questioning on their roles and sworn statements. The defense prepared for further action as the trial nears its anticipated close.

New York Mra Jilhan Rosenberg Terry Louie Herman Rosenthat Charles Bbcher Jack Rose Mu Rosenthal Becker Whitman Teft Louie Vallon Cross Exi Nation Yorche Valloon Manton Rosentha Vellan Mery Roseners Jane Rasho

McLean Urges Trade Focus Over Consular System

Senator McLean of Connecticut tells lawmakers that business interests demand fair treatment for all races and that the United States should prioritize its representatives abroad. He criticizes the consular system as hindering efficiency and calls for arbitration on treaty issues, arguing free transport and diplomacy must align with American commerce and tariff needs. CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE.

Connecticut VeeLean

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cable Selliman Parks United Sates Orbishea Duryea Levi P. Morton Harpers Bers Ohio Talon Station Sutton Carden Huma Whiff Inspector Huerta Wesco City MC4 Sly Boalishmen Lionel Carden Billigh Amy Te Tardoba Genaes Waeter An Lake Oklahoma Lefty Louie Rosenthal Walion Charles Pult Beckers Thai Rose Walton Webber Oor Martin T Manton Beckers Martin T Manton Beckers Rnter Counsel Baid Yallon Ito Dora Gilbert Wera Rosenthais Alton Ebber Wetropole Allon Elke Club Scheppe Fourteenth Street Herman Baltimore & Ohla Eventhal Mr Whitman V Allon Harlem Yalon Metropole Becaus Wallon Daugherty Mantor Ng Vallon Daugherty Shapira D 1Ugherty Nurder Lough Inspector Hughes Marry Vallon Valinsky Uls Court Vallon Whitman Ellen Vailin Isaar E White Roser Becer John Hart World Imn Rose Perker Rosentals Gamblng House Aad Becke Fuenard Guarter Hose the Gay Rocer Thals Soaierl Roser Becker Bater Hcme Rose x Apartments Bartet Edward T Coe Rosr Bernard Rudicer Frank Serrell Walters Tae Talon Square Hotel Rudicer Ecker David Fiterer Fose Fiteti Georg Ho Pele Commissione Tower Mis Rosenberg Tinledox Polath Pacf Sah Southern Ratine Bo Toth St NW Mplean Italas Panama VeLean McLean Lowell McLean Veld Lean Strong Mirker
Search Courier

Search the Washington Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication