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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1913

Page

6

Fight over district bill heats up in Georgia legislature

Georgia lawmakers debate a district and federal government separation plan. Representative Mann champions the half and half approach while opponents push for dissolution. Johnson leads district committee efforts with a focus on fiscal matters and local school funding amid tense House debates.

Mann Valsites Johnson E.uese Ntd 1 House Senate Ees Crisp Ees Eh

Various Obituaries and Funeral Notices From 1912 and 1935

A garbled obituary page lists multiple death notices and funeral details. Entries reference individuals such as Rebecca, Emma Retta Brown, Frances L Malsted, Henderson, Murad Moran, Catherine Mullen, Frederick Frank, and others with scattered addresses and church or cemetery services scheduled in late November, including Trinity Church and St Stephen's Church. Some dates appear as November 2, 1912 and November 26, 1935, with services set at residences or local churches and interments at nearby cemeteries.

Toronto Rebecca Volumbua Alexa der Oly Trinity Church Emma Retta Charles R. Brown Teanione William Suilson Thurs- Bar Woostreet Godwin Shemarl Pevasteenth Frances L Juri Murad Moran Galwa Pureal Twenty -Sixth Street St Stephen's Church Balte Fiure Boston Catherine Mullen Robetsatt Virgina George Robertson Shadyside Avenue Capston Treithts Fredercksburg Va Spas Buddenl Priderick Frank Hittenhouse Street

Carranza gains in Mexico and U S district finances debated

The report notes military gains by Gen. Carranza against Huerta amid political maneuvering in Washington. It describes Crisp and Johnson pushing for District independence from federal funding, while Congress weighs financial separation and District suffrage, hearings, and utilities investigations continue at the public utilities commission.

Crisp Congress House Senate Goernimental Messrs Crisp and Johnson Chitten Monuat Uftil Vie Utilities Commission Public Utilities Commission Washington Railway and Electric Company Chesapeake and Potomar Norris Nebraska

Mining Town Shoot Up in CabIns Dry Branch Conflict

Charleston reports a surge of lawlessness in the Cabins Dry Branch area after peace talks between coal operators and miners. Five men, led by Charles Williams, were jailed for attacking the town as deputies moved to curb unrest. Williams reportedly surrendered on a minor charge. case dismissed. In Charlottesville several weddings were reported from Springfield and Petersburg areas, including unions of Buckingham Murphy and Yazel Duroth Honterman, with attendees listed.

Charleston W Va Sporade Abin Creek Ernest of Fives Dry Branch Charles Williams Robert Hosteen Russell Hodge Cart Dxdrush Boyle Adkina Wiliams Hus Wlage Moilliams Charlottesville William Buckingham Murphy Mise Yazel Duroth Honterman Springfield Vente Vista Owensville Thin City Waris ‘Whitmore Radford Arthur David Hosterman Anne Murphn Washington Vasisar Tuwal Agricultural College Samuel Russell Mickle York County Miso Gertrude Marhew Pittevivania County Wo J Brown Gilby Kelly First Methodist Church Petersburg Carolyn Ellington Evans John Flournoy George H. Spooner James A. McClure Mies l Catherins Eivans Second Baptist Church Carrie Murray Arthur Austin William Mahone Rogers Waynenboro Charles R. Butler Mary A Temple Ruth C Shackelford James H Scott, Jr Chester

Ten Million Budget Request For Indian Service

The Indian bureau asks Congress for 10000000 for the Indian service next fiscal year. The request, pending hearings starting next week in the Indian affairs committee, is 1000000 less than last year’s revised appropriation of a little over 9000000. The estimates include contemplated general features.

Withon Congress Bureau Indian Bureau Dndian Service Indian Affairs Committee Aittle

Hearings on Flood Bills and Federal Flood Control

Hearing on a 1,650,000 flood control project for the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys in California by the House committee on rival and backers, likely December 6. California commission supports federal appropriation to stop floods, totaling 77,000,000 with the state contributing 22,000,000. Projects tied to Mead center in the Mississippi valley.

Sacramento San Joaquin

Mrs Posey Dead in Potomac Area After Long Illness

Mrs Margaret Posey dies at her Potomac area home aged over 35 near Washington Foot Rockville Mo Ney 27. She was long known as a leading local resident in Potomac and surrounding county.

Washington Foot Rockville Margaret Posey Sali Potomac Big County

Red Cross to Aid Severely Wounded at Juarez Border

State Department grants permission to bring severely wounded Mexicans across the Juarez El Paso line for care by the Red Cross local chapter amid border fighting. Miss Mabel Boardman notes abuse of the Red Cross flag and emphasizes safeguards. Annual Red Cross meeting at the Willard Hotel discusses building fund aims and speeches by Gov Cox and Mrs Whitelaw Reid.

State Department Juarez Miss Boardman el Paso Red Cross Mexico Mabel Boardman American Red Cross Society Juareg United State WI Paso Weal New Willard Hotel Jain Sceryinser

Senator Hitchcock comments on currency bill filibuster risk

Omaha Nebr November 27 United States Senator G M Hitchcock and Mrs Hitchcock arrived home from Washington. He called the Democratic conference a surprise and condemned the kick off of sessions day and night as unwise. He warned Republicans may filibuster amid hundreds of amendments and toll calls, but expressed hope amendments from him may be adopted.

Omaha Nebr United States Senato G M Hitchcock Hitchcock Arived Washington

Prairie Sails With Marines for Southern Waters

Philadelphia November 27. About 500 marines and a full crew aboard the transport Prairie left the Philadelphia navy yard for southern waters with stores and ammunition for three months. Col J A Le Jeune commands the marines and orders directed Pensacola possibly as a point on the trip. A detachment from Annapolis joined others from Norfolk and Washington to embark in Philadelphia for Prairie.

Philadelphia Prairie Philadelphia Navy Yard J. A. le Jeune Philadelphia Navyard Pensacola Pla Navy Verd Howett Washington Baltimore United States Annapodia Norfolk

Hindu Strikers Kill Indians in Natal Riot Near Durban

Five East Indians were killed in a clash with police at the Blackbur sugar estate near Durban, Natal, as strikers rioted and the police fired volleys to quell the disturbance. London reports say Baron Hardinge's Madras speech praising passive resistance forewarns grave consequences for Indian sympathy and potential reverberations in Africa.

Durban Natal Blackbur Mount Holycombe London Baron Hardinge India Madras Africa

Gaillard Army Engineer Gravely Ill at Johns Hopkins

Baltimore reports that Lieut Col David Impose Gaillard, an army engineer who helped excavate Culabra out in the Canema Canal, has virtually no hope of recovery. His condition has steadily declined over days, with death possible within hours or days. His son Lieut David P Gaillard, Jr. shared that illness began suddenly around late July while they were together in Panama.

Baltumore Phipps Payehiatne Johns Hop King Hospital David Impose Gallard Culabra Canema Canal David P Gaillard Panare

Zelaya Held in New York as Extradition Sought

New York November 21 former Nicaraguan president General Jose Zelaya was arrested at midnight and held without bail for examination on December pending extradition papers. An information charges murder and related crimes for killings in Masaya, with officials noting the case hinges on Nicaragua's extradition request and treaty terms.

New York Doxc Banton Zelaya Nicaragua de Bed Lecember Priyor Zelaya Roger B Wood United States Wood Zeliya Gon. Chamorro Jose Zelaya Supreme Cout of Legation IL A5 State Department Folk Corny M Stadden 4Elaya Stadden Selaya Domingo Tirabio Sixto Pineda Masaya Zelaia Cannon and Grove

Roosevelt Heads to Talcahuano and Lakes Trip

Col Roosevelt, after a brief sightseee, returns to Santiago and plans to depart for Talcahuano en route to lakes Llangilue and Nahuelhuapi then to Argentina to continue the original journey program.

Llangiubue Nahuel Huapi Argentina Valparaiso Chile Roosevelt Santiago Tle Talcahuano Huelhuapi

Virginia Obituary Notices Include Edmonds and Deshazor Deaths

Petersburg records Robert A Edmonds a 45 year old merchant who died at home after typhoid fever following his mother's funeral. J J Deshazor of Blackstone dies at home. Blandford Cemetery to receive interments with recent relatives buried there. Luray reports John W Godenour a chair manufacturer dies suddenly aged 40 at home. wife and six children survive. Heathsville notes Mrs E M Potts dies at 75 near Heathsville. Washington reports Rhodes Scholar progress with Robert Kent Gooch passing exam in Oxford. next Virginia Rhodes scholar to be chosen from several candidates. Rockville notes Fulton Clay Davis and Margaret Bell Cordell marry at bridegroom's home with Methodist minister officiating.

Petersburg Robert A Edmonds Edmonds Mary M Humonds J. J Deshazor Blandford H. C Deshazor J J. Deshazor Luray John W Godenour Heathasile E M Potts John Costin Heathsville Rhodes Washington Charlottesville James M. Page University of Virginia Oxford University England Robert Kent Gooch Washington Peat Rockville Fulton Clay Davis Kemptown, Ma Margaret Bell Cordell Clarksburg Dr. Davis Methodist Church J. H Cordell

Churches Will Advertise In Pittsburgh Newspapers

Pittsburgh ministers announce plan to carry every Saturday morning and afternoon column of display and classified church advertising similar to theater ads. The move follows resolutions by the Pittsburgh Ministerial Association stating church promotion is good business. Nearly a dozen denominations are represented in the association.

Pittsburgh Ministerial Association Pittsburgh Ministerial Association of Pittsburgh Ministerial Association

Man Found Unconscious on Hyattsville Porch After Drink-Fueled Robbery

Samuel F. Litchfield Jr., a 26 year old Baltimore resident, was found unconscious on a Riverdale Drive doorstep near the Washington Boulvard. He recalls meeting a friend at a Dairy lunchroom and being drugged at the Leington Hotel lobby. He was robbed of 255 dollars and a wristwatch, later replaced by a cheap watch. He returned to Baltimore after treatment by Dr Wilhs and is said to have left yesterday to visit Washington friends and relatives.

Washington Pos Hyattesvillee Samuel 4 Tatenfield, Jr Baltimore Lethe Warton Washington-Baltare Boulevard Riverdale Hof Wats Hryattayile Thde Washimigton Baltimore No Litchiield Ives Samuel Litchfield Jieft Washington Wiliam Still O Dparkton Bertha Giuwe Towson Frank T Duncan Mary A Lucas Balthmore County Henry Watson Childre 3 Aid Society Sher Oma Iind Nid Society Irmecan Ifan Noicense Farin Lasoien

Hunter killed by accident three years ago on Thanksgiving

In Waltimore on Thanksgiving Day, 18 year old Toton Adtat, son of Totelison, was accidentally struck and killed by a rifle discharged from bushes by 19 year old Aiwa Griel. The rifle belonged to Toteton’s elder brother, who died in a train accident three years earlier. the body was brought to the Mutehimsen home.

Waltimore Taron

Fisher Jurors Divided Over $5000 Bail After Long Deliberation

After ten hours of deliberation in the William J Fisher murder case, jurors were discharged for Thanksgiving week as bail was set at 5000. The panel split on manslaughter and murder, with final ballots favoring murder and acquittal options left undecided. Judge Peter fixed bail at 5000, higher than the prior amount, and Fisher was returned to custody pending arrangements.

Washington Port William J Fisher Wiliam L Stolearte Wandia

Dodge the Eugenics Law Shifts in Maryland Marriage Records

Fragmented OCR reports from Hagerstown Maryland describe shifts in marriage data tied to a eugenics law. It notes couples traveling from Pennsylvania to the office of Clerk Edward Oswald amid changes in the Keystone state's marriage registry and related penalties or incentives. The text mentions increasing numbers and regional legal effects, though readable details are limited and garbled.

Hagerstown Pennsylvania Secord Edward Oswald Keystone

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ostrict Crisp and Georgia Thos. S. Sergeon TOR. S M. Hindle R. Sphare N. W Katy Raat Most Heerth Geo P. Zurhorst ELMI Small & Sons Florists Specielts Carranza Huerta Crap Atlanta District of Columbia Obregoncy Eghteen Aingreen Villa Tus Carranzg Jluerta Feade Pascual Orozca Jose Inez Salaygar Virginia California Margaret Posey F St Cox Ohio Mra Whitelaw Reid Jdneph Schiff Hitchcock Hardinge Gaillard Culebra R. Harris & CO the Jewelers Seventh and D Streets Prsoner Wnolesa Slgin Leroy Cannon Leonard Groce Amenians Glatn Fm Tm 18 Gen. Zelaya Torthio Pineda Nicara T. R Talcahuando Miss Cordell Bride of F. C. Davis Hunter Fisher Hagestown Gretna J. Harry Moore Magristern Pease Ag Aoa Tim Liuegecs New Orleans Newepa Peoflat
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