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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1913

Page

8

Durango Horrors Echoed in Carranza Armship Protest

Former Ambassador Calis Carranza followers described as bandits and savages. Henry Lane Wilson, ex-ambassador to Mexico, condemns arming Mexican rebels and warns of American lives and property at risk. He urges prohibition of arms imports and opposes recognizing a de facto Mexican government.

Mexico Calis Carranza America Henry Lane Wilson United States Carranza Bem Americana Elad

Obituary notices and funeral details dated November 1913

A sequence of death notices and funeral details for Margaret Beck, Edward Kilby, Ephraim Lassng, Lacy, Sallie Ogier Lynah, William Nestler, Jennie Robinson, and Annie Thompson, listing survivors, residence addresses, and funeral times at various local chapels and cemeteries. Interment is private or at Arlington Cemetery. services held at residences or chapels with dates ranging November 6–8, 1913.

Margaret A August Beck Mary Jacob Slingland J. William Gee Juby Edward B Emma. Kilby Ariington Cemetery King Hfe Ephraim Doug Lass NG Louis King Roche Ninth Street Arlington Cemetery Cnd Lacy Lacy A. Lacy B. G Pool Rhode Island Avenue Lynah Sallie Ogier Art Spur Middleton Lynah Charleston Julia Lynah McCoy Q Street S.C Pe Nestler William A Susie Nestler G ‘ Street Whitfield Mt. BE Chursh Lanham Binson Jennie W Feasie Hobinson Abingaon Cape May City N. J Fompson Sibley Hospital AN J Robert M. Thompson Emily R. Chipman Martha Elmore Tennessee J. William Lee Ferends Terment

Carranza Seeks Arms to Defeat Huerta and Restore Peace

Nogales dispatch reports Venustiano Carranza saying he can win over Huerta within three months if the United States grants munitions of war to both sides. He rejects any U.S. cooperation until Huerta is removed and insists on arming the constitutional army as commander in chief.

Chicago Carranza Lodge Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Senate of United States Madero Agalnst Itaz Arnis Huerta New York New York Times

Two Cities Attack Guns Menace Texas Town

Reports from Piedras Negras indicate Villa and rebel forces renewed their assault on Chihuahua after a prior repulse, threatening the city’s water supply as the Guanist smelter’s labor force is drafted for defense. In Monterrey a second attack by rebels began, per Matamoros dispatches. Eagle Pass officials postponed action as Col Alvarez deployed 700 Federals and fired on the riverfront to influence the situation.

EA Paso Tex Chihuahua Francisco Villa Villa Gulgenheim Salvador Mercado Monterey Eagle Pass Becetsan Piedras Negras Rio Grande Col Alvarez Engie Pass Alvares

United States weighs response to Mexican crisis and Huerta

President Wilson and aides debate possible moves as Huerta signals on elections and congressional validity. Embargo on arms discussed with lifting urged by Congress, while no envoys have been sent to border. Battleships remain off Vera Cruz and California to stay in Pacific Mexican waters amid diplomatic tension.

United States O'Shaughnessy White House Congress Huerta Callera Capitol Bacon Senate Foreign Relations Charge O'Shaughnessy Senate Foreign Relations Committees East Huerta Wilson Bryan Carranza Henry Alien Tupper Louisiana New Hampshire Michigan Vera Cruz California Pacific Pittsburgh

Countess Szechenyi Loses Mesh Bag at Newport

Countess Szechenyi visiting her mother Mrs Vanderbilt at the Breakers in Newport reports a valuable gold and jeweled mesh bag missing on Monday. Offered a 100 reward for its return, the bag was a gift from her sister Mrs Harry Paine Whitney prior to her marriage.

Newport Szechenyi Vanderbilt Harry Paine Whitney

Gift Not Yet Picked by Speaker Clark's Daughter in New York

Genevieve Clark, daughter of Speaker Clark, visited major New York stores seeking a suitable wedding gift for President's daughter Jessie Wheeler. She refused interviews, teased reporters with a side-door exit, and left through a rear courtyard taxi with her cousin Frances Stockwell. She may not decide until returning to Washington.

Metropolis New-York Misa Genevieve Clark Speaker Clark New York Jessie Wheon Washington Clark Frances Stockwell East Sixty-seventh Street Misa Clark Stockwells Miss Clark Miss Osterker Sixty-sixth Street Stockwell Apartmant House

Weaves Miss Wilsons Gown Satin for White House Wedding

The material for Miss Jessie Wilsons bridal gown was woven at a Paterson mill in New Jersey. It is a soft white satin. Paterson silk mills had earlier made gowns for Mrs Roosevelt and Mrs Taft at inaugurations and Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworths wedding dress. Baby Brings Her 20000 Legacy. A Paterson girl inherits a trust that pays her when she turns 18, from a grandfather’s fund.

White House Trousseau Paterson Mill Washington Post Paterson N. J Jessie Wilson Paterson Silk Mills Roosevelt Taft Alice Roosevelt Longworth Elizabeth Rittenhouse O. N. Rittenhouse

Wilson Congratulates Mitchel as New York Tammany Beats

President Wilson signaled strong support for mayor-elect John Purroy Mitchel on the fusion slate while his telegrams of congratulations went to other winners. He also welcomed the jury reform referendum victory in New Jersey, with Essex County showing solid gains despite local opposition. Rumors of Charles Hilles resigning as RNC chair were denied by friends.

Wilson Arfp Tammany Hell New York 1 John Purroy Mitchel Mitchel Suriee McCall White House Tumulty New Jersey Essex County Smith-Nugent Washington Charles D. Hilles New York Republican, National Committee Hilles

McGuire Denies Furnishing Hennessy Campaign List

New York November 1 George H McGuire of Syracuse denied on the witness stand that he ever gave John A Hennessy a list of construction firms that financed living campaign contributions to Tammany Hall as Hennessy testified last week He is linked to McGuire Co in bonding construction and in habil ity insurance He says he never specified any firm engaged in State highway or barge canal work and contributing He adds he could prove it by others Hennessy says he met McGuire September 12 at his Utica hotel and produced a list of film contributors He had given $2 50 at Sulzer's request to pursue his investigation McGuire admits collecting contributions in 1910 and 1911 from several contractors for the Democratic State committee.

New York George H. McGuire Syracuse John A. Hennessy John Doé Whitman Hennessy McGuire Utica Sulzer Henhesay Democratic State Committee

Ex Suitor Kills Bride Then Takes Own Life

In Baltimore Maryland a stonecutter Henry Miller killed his bride of four weeks Lillian Brooks in her Highlandtown home then killed himself with a revolver placed to his temple. Brookes husband Charles Brooks said motive appeared to be jealousy. The 28 year old widow had worked as a hosiery worker.

Baltimore Lillian Brooks Highlandtown Henry Miller Brooks

Wed With No Church Vows Love Bonded Marriage in Wisconsin

Miss Gertrude Wakefield Hassler and Frederick A. Carpenter wed by contract in Kenosha Wisconsin joining her to a Chicago businessman. Hassler once involved in a 4000000 love balm suit against Carl G Fisher, later settled for 25000. The couple signed formal contracts promising faithfulness and happiness.

Chicago Gertrude Wakefield Hassler Frederick A. Carpenter Kenosha Wis Hassler Carl G. Fisher Indianapolis Gertrude Wakefield Hassier

Licensed to Marry List of Couples and Clergy Names

A historical notice lists numerous marriage licenses and contracting couples with ages and clergy, including Gaetano Francet with Mary DeMarco, Pasquale Barcaroli with Barbara Palantrance, and Neil Da Forest Preston with Lala May Fenney, among others, with associated reverends and jurisdictions.

Gaetano Francet Mary Demarco J.D Rex W. Whitmore Ray M. Payne Emma L. Miller Remington G. W. van Fossen Frederick Barteh Brookland Mary Terke Reltayile Mathe Rey J. Fenchel John &. Heflin Leesburg Carles Hardesty Words Wigan Frank V. Hogere Hilford P. Peterson L. M. Chambers

Pindell Named Ambassador to Russia Amid Delay

New York reports Washington will send Henry M. Pindell of Peoria Illinois as Ambassador to Russia after a prolonged delay. Officials say he may serve about a year and not reside permanently in Petersburg. Some expect Charles R. Crane could be named later, with possible Senate resistance.

Washington Post New York Washington Herald Dun Russia Wwilsoh Senate Elenry M. Pindell Peoria Tajay At Petersburg Pindell Brveress Politticians Charles R. Crane Firdell Wilson Omar Weil James Hankton Lewis Minnis

Lee's Term a Puzzle in Maryland Senate Seating

A constitutional clash swirls over whether Blair Lee can take a Maryland Senate seat immediately or must wait for the January meeting of the Maryland legislature. Gov. Goldsborough, Jackson's seat, and a 1912 vacancy rule complicate a decision by the Senate privileges and elections committee led by Senator Kern. The issue hinges on a constitutional amendment clarifying direct senatorial elections and temporary appointments.

Blair Lee Maryland Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Kern Indiana Lee Sutherland Utah Goldsborough Root New York Senate Committee On Privileges William P. Jackson Rayner Jackson Senate Washington Senator Lee

Suffragists Push For Commutation In Wakefield Case

Hartford dispatch reports Mrs. Bersie J. Wakefield sentenced to death for involvement in her husband William Q Wakefield's murder has been moved to the state prison for the designated execution date March 4. The Connecticut Womens Suffrage Association president Mrs. Thomas N Hepburn says suffragists broadly back the effort to commute the sentence.

Hartford Conn Bersie J. Wakefield William QO. Wakefield New Haver Wetherffeld Thomas N. Hepburn Connecticut Women's Suffrage Association Connecticut Wakefield

World Happenings Notes From Across the Globe

A dispatch of brief items reports arrests in Arkansas of Valley Savings Bank directors for insolvent deposits. Rhode Island officials report strong opposition to women suffrage. St Johns Water Works halts car service over unpaid taxes, with an audit ordered. A head on freight crash near Alliance, Ohio leaves three dead, four injured. Toledo plans liquor license law impact on 91 saloons. Governor Feiker to rule on Thaw extradition. Sir William Henry, pioneer of wire telegraphy, dies at age 82. French aviation pair reach Marmora Sea. French railway engineers seek release of Dumaine after Melun crash. Dr Paul Samngel Reinsch arrives as new U.S. minister to China. Japan refuses extradition of John Wills on perjury charge. Abduction case cited as not extraditable.

Secretary Bryan Visits National Food Show Amid Notable Attendance

Secretary of State and Mrs. Bryan toured the National Food Show with Manager Patrick guiding them through the booths. The event drew a large crowd with about 1,200 red-haired women noted by officials, and a country curiosity shop announced for this afternoon under Lawrence Phillips with gifts of valuable articles.

Bryan Patrick Dro Washington Lawrence Phillips Washington Baseball Club

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