Carranza to send Niagara delegates sought for information
Amid mediation talks over the Mexican revolution, reports say Carranza may send delegates to Niagara Falls solely to provide information, while the U S Secretary of State weighs mediation terms. The issue centers on whether such a concession would bind constitutionalist factions and affect U S policy.
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Carranza
Miagara
UDS
Senor Fita
Arratea Citinet
Mite Carranzan
Washington
Bite
de Tanta Vesterliyard
Harids
Douglas
Jagrea
Niagara
VUTEC
Typreal
Multiple Obituaries and Death Notices From May 1914
A collection of death notices and funeral announcements for individuals including Giorgiana Farr, Richard A., Clement, Keim, Clinton Plganld, Thomas J Quigley, Guy L Totten, Weyand, Haney Somers Weyand, Whitcome, Nathan Willecome and others. Notices list dates May 2 to May 24, 1914, with service details, residences, and burial locations in Baltimore, Mount Olivet, Beaver Dam, and other local sites.
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Giorgiana Farr
Edward S. Bailey
Vermont Roan Vtonday
San
Battimore
Colonial Beach
Clements
East Capitol Tre
Tapsday
Hariea
Alo Fars
Clinton Plganld
Dolgaly
Auburn Noynotce
Inian
J Quigley
Thomas
Hainry
Guy L
Florence Gose
Iphraim J
Margaret Totten
Oon
Adams MA Rand Haney Sommers Weyand
Secons
Tisburgh
Sy Whitcome
Eli
Bis
Buffalo
Nathan Willecome
Tive Technics Dental
Trivesity
Mes Woilam & Parks of
Leonard
Twenty Years in a Lunatic Asylum Tales
A former asylum attendant recalls twenty years inside a madhouse. In vivid scenes the author describes inmate sympathy, plots against the governor, a death warrant, and a life lived among dancing masters, soldiers, and menacing fits. A brutal escape attempt ends with discovery of a grave sized for him.
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Asylum
Lyves
Loma
Shackleton Maps Cross-Continental Polar Trek From Weddell To Ross
Sir Ernest Shackleton outlined plans at the Pilgrims Club to cross the Antarctic continent from the Weddell Sea to the Ross Sea with a pole to pole route via the South Pole. He aims to begin next October and emphasizes practical value in discoveries and the puzzling drive behind exploration.
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Weddell Waters
Ross
South Pole
London
Ernest Shackleton
Pilgrims Club
Savoy Hote
Antarctic Polar
Weddell Sea
Ross Sea
Pole
South Polar
Ernest
Antarctic
Kentucky mediator Pomfret urges Huerta to salute US flag
W Pomfret of Covington Kentucky acts as improvised mediator asking General Huerta to salute the American flag in person on the Mexican navy flagship. He proposes a peaceful settlement after Tampico and warns Huerta that harsh acts would betray God and country.
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Pomfret
Kentucky
Huerta
U 5
Joseph W Pomfrat
Covington
York Rite
Free Masona
Tampico
Funeral Directors and Embalmers in Washington Listings
A list of funeral homes and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers in Washington, including Thos M Hindle, Zurhorst, Speare, Sergeon, Sardo & Co, Frank Geier's Sons, WM. Le Lee, and others. Entries note modern chapels, crematoriums, and moderate prices, with multiple downtown NW locations and telephone contacts.
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M. Hindle
Geo
P. Zurhorst
Capitol Street
Cain
Seventh Street
H Sardo & CO
Embalmers
Modern Chapel
Frank Geier's Sons
Tatephons Ci Catt
WM. le Lee
Embelmer
Pennsylvania Ave
Demand for caps soars as book reshapes fashion trends
The headline notes an unprecedented surge in demand for caps and a book that is redefining style. It highlights rising sales, consumer interest, and the influence of a guiding publication on headwear choices.
Publication plan and volume distribution details restated
Fragment outlines a method of issuing volumes of a publication in separate parts to subscribers. It mentions a fourteen year period and a plan to release all volumes at one time in a single form date, with volumes issued separately to subscribers in installments.
X Ray Gowns and Burnt Orange Bathing Suits Dominate Paris and Atlantic City Fashion
Paris reports X ray gowns with translucent bodices and net skirts, paired with ankle revealing styles that sparked protest in earlier seasons. Atlantic City notes shorter bathing suits with bloomers in contrasting colors, bold burnt orange accents, and tango stroke trials as warm weather returns.
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Atlant City
Atlantic City
Salamander
Owen Johnson
Dodo
Jauther
Revolution in Publishing Prompts New Britannica Plan
Several men discussed a new edition project to reassert Britannica as the world’s knowledge standard. They aimed to publish a comprehensive work and begin printing a copy for public use. May 24, Mazatlan. The report notes international tensions and ongoing artillery exchanges between factions around Mazatlan as the constitutionalists press for funds to pay troops.
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Saido
California
Mazatlan
SLAIN HEROES LAUDED AT VIET VERA CRUZ MEMORIAL SERVICE
More than 2000 people attended a memorial service for sailors and marines killed at Vera Cruz at Metropolitan Church. John McElroy and Rev J Montgomery gave addresses praising the fallen, with Mrs John A Logan honored as widow of Gen Logan. The service was under the District Army and Navy Union.
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Amy
Metropolitan ME Church
John McElroy
J. &. Montgomery
Gen Logan
Vera Cruz
Metropolitan Mhz
Department of the District
Army and Navy Union
Navy Yard
Fort Myer
Pennsylvania Avenue
John A Logan
Logan
Athe
Thander John McElroy
Montgome
Jame Shera Montgomery
America
Miss Harding
T H McKee
G A BR
Admiral Badger Names First Division At Vera Cruz
It is expected that he will select the first division which bore the brunt of the Aghimg at Vera Cruz. This division, commanded by Rear Admiral Frank Fletcher, the officer responsible for the taking of Vera Cruz.
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Badger
Vera Crus
Frank Fletcher
Vera Cruz
Ecuador Rebels Repulsed Near Esmeraldas After Campaign
In Guayaquil on May M, Gen Leonidas Plaza returned aboard the cruiser Cotopaxi after a marching campaign against rebels in Esmeraldas. Col Andrade led government forces while Col Concha commanded rebel units. rebels attacked Esmeraldas twice but were repulsed.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Esmeraldas
Leonidas Plaza
Cotopax
Col Andrade
Col Concha
Huerta Plans Rail Line Repair Near Vera Cruz
Mexican officials under Huerta say they will replace track on the Mexican Railway torn up by Gen Gustavo Maas during his Vera Cruz retreat. The national railway purchasing agent asked Brig Gen Funston about objections to restoring service and was told Americans welcome it to ease mail exchanges and interior congestion. Troops had a quiet day with hot weather and slow sports amid routine duties.
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Vera Cruz
United States
Mexico
Huerta
Gustavo Maas
Vera Crug
Funston
Mexico City
Held Consul as Spy Seized His Cash and Gems
The report describes United States Vice Consul John R Silliman and his wife being arrested in Saltillo, with Silliman accused of spying. Federal guards seized a safe’s contents including $8,000 in jewels and a code book. Twelve other Americans were imprisoned and threatened with execution before release. Silliman faced a mock trial while others endured a harrowing internal prison stay. The article blames Huerta for the peril to Americans and notes temporary protection for foreign residents at the British consulate.
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B. C. Utecht
New York World
Washington Post
Saltile
the Post
Saltillo
United States
John R Silliman
Silliman
Hera
Merchina
Sliman
State Penitentiary
Gaena
Tuat
Huerta Ia
Mexico
Silman
D Morris
Laredo
Theodore Abbott Wise
Clara Bell Purvis
Milwaukee
Lautsessler
Patras Meuco
Journ Degner
Alfred Dahl
Elian’ Dahl
Tan Hood
Ace ‘Tet Thay
D B McMullan
H Geller
Kidnapped Prohibition Advocate Reappears Amid Bundled Capture Tale
Louis Patmont, Westville minister and prohibition advocate not seen since a March dry meeting, alleges he was abducted by a gang. He claims he was driven in a car for 60 days, kept in dark cellars, gagged, bound, hit with sandbags, and subjected to threats of death by fire and water. He says captors planned to burn his home near Columbia and that he heard them discuss the plan before being dumped at a house’s cellar where he managed to escape after a day of shouting for help. Patmont heads to Danville for Vermillion county grand jury action as Illinois searches continue.
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Kit
Hum
St Louis
Louis
Patmont
Westville II
Danville
Grand
Vermillion County
Sanother
Columbia
Weutville
Dave
Organizeu
Congress
Bartholdt
St. Louis
Germany
United States
Rev Jerome Daugherty Dies at St Vincent's After Illness
Rev Jerome Daugherty a prominent Catholic educator and Jesuit priest died at St Vincent's Hospital in New York from pneumonia. Born in Herks County on March 26 189, he taught at Georgetown University for twenty years serving as president and later chancellor. He joined the Jesuits in 1865 and was celebrated as a leading educator in the Society of Jesus and the Catholic Church in America. His health declined after three years of illness. Georgetown University announced his death yesterday.
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New York
Jerome Daugherty
St Vincents Hospital
Father Daugherty
Herks County
Maryland
Georgetown University
Georgetown
Society of Jesus
Catholic Church In
America
Loyola College
Wood ‘Stock
Jesuit Society
Rest for Vera Cruz Heroes
Secretary Daniels telegraphs Rear Admiral Charles J Badger to select the most deserving division of the Atlantic fleet and grant shore liberty to the men. The instructions emphasize rewarding valor with liberty and relief from duty as a morale boost.
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Daniels
Badger
Charles J Badger
Atlantic
Iworth
Activity in Vera Cruz Declared Due to Rebels
The Spanish Ambassador said he had received no notice of a 3000 man force entering Vera Cruz and claimed the movement of federal troops near the city was against the constitutionalists, not the American garrison. War Department officials noted the army likely moved from Tampico and Tuxpan toward Sonora to guard the interior.
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Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Huerta
War Department
Tux Nm
Tampico
Tuxpan
Suanajuata
Republicans Adopt Rules at West Virginia State Convention
West Virginia Republicans met in state convention last Wednesday and unanimously approved the national committee’s rule changes for national conventions, reducing Southern representation. A state platform backed a primary to nominate an at large congressman if more than one candidate enters by June 20. otherwise the state committee will certify the nominee. The platform denounces Democratic tariff policy and criticizes the administration’s Mexican policy and the Colombian treaty as signs of weak foreign policy. A vote on woman suffrage was favored.
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West Virginia
Charleston
National Committee
Staten
State Committee
Pha
Amercan
Bartholdt Fights Reelection Despite Protests In Missouri
Missouri representative Richard Bartholdt fights to quit Congress as constituents flood his office with telegrams and letters. He plans travel abroad after leaving office while maintaining a campaign that keeps his name in public view.
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St Lous
Congress
Carmen at New National Theater by Aborn Company
The Aborn grand opera company presented Bizet’s Carmen last evening with strong singing and vivid stagecraft. Salvatore Sciarretti earned bravos as San Jose, Jayne Herbert’s warm mezzo colored Carmen, Jean Theslof impressed as Escamillo, Lena Maitland’s Mikaila displayed a bright voice, and robust duets from Ruth Gaynor with Florence Coughlan and William Schuster with Philip Branson highlighted a splendid ensemble performance.
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Aborn Grand Opera Company
New National Theater
Bizets
Salvatore Sciarretti
Micaelo
Lena Ma Ison
Ruth Gaynor
Florence Coughlan
William Schuster
Philip Branson
Paul Veron
John Mercer
Mexico War Veteran Burns Harlan Buried at 1229 Tenth Street
Funeral services for Burns Harlan a 90 year old Mexican war veteran were held Saturday at his home on 1229 Tenth Street Southeast. He served in the 5th Regiment Indiana Sharpshooters, fought at Vera Cruz where his leg was amputated, later worked nearly 40 years for the Interior Department, and was a first cousin of Justice John M Harlan. He fathered seventeen children with eleven surviving.
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Burns Harlan
Tenth Street
Glenwood Cemetery
Harlan
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Mexico
Vera Crus
Interior Department
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Olstrach
New York Herald
Cirritza
Nlakra
Tle
Fernathaten
Jfuerta
cenvNcos
Stathy Flel
Constitu Uo Ist
Cee
Ved,” Mer Muly
Flent
Cave Peart
Ff Ola
Ter Rhten
Arranga Willla
al Carranka
Constituta Law
Tlonalist
Tal
Coirganga
Cararga
Ambasea
Senagoia
Oman
Santiago
Chile
Pam yCuy
J H Small & Sons
Waldorf Astoria
Broadway
New Yar
Shackleton
East Cap. St
Tel
Lincoln
CHAS
Zurhorst
Encyclopaedia Brita
Paris
Champa
Mira Grund
Mlle Prevost
Long Champa
Revolution In Publishing
Obregon
San Blas
Daven
Tasuka
John TR Silliman
Baltillo
Gang
L. R. Patmont
Westville
Dlinois
Rev. J. Daugherty
Fordham College
St. Vincent's Hospital
Yiness
Vera Cruz Heroes
Regional Reserve Bank
Nejib Berimian
Washington D
Pichard Bartholdt
Bertholdt
Schurz
Praetorius
Daenzer
St Lewis
Richard Bartholdt
Missouri
Carl Sehurs
Emil Prestoreus
Carl Daenzer
Union
pMiss Herbert
R. Harris & Ci
the Jewelers
Seventh
D Streets
Kalon CO. Inc
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Holy Land
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