The Washington Herald was published in Washington, DC. Here are family death notices and obituaries:
The Washington Herald (Washington, DC) published Sep. 27, 1914, page 20:
Daniel Austin Babcock (Aug 1839-1 - 1914)
"During the week Daniel A. Babcock, a veteran of the civil war, employed in the office, passed away at his residence, 49 T street northwest. The deceased came to this city from Steuben County, N.Y., during Public Printer Benedict's first administration. At the outbreak of the Rebellion he enlisted in the Sixth New York Volunteer Cavalry, and in a few months thereafter was promoted to regimental quartermaster sergeant. He attained an enviable record for his services, losing his right arm at the battle of Cedar Creek. After receiving an appointment to the printing office he was assigned to the watch force section, and upon the occupancy of the new building in September, 7904, was promoted to the newly created office of lieutenant of the watch and stationed at the North Capital street entrance to the old building, in which capacity he continued until his death.
Lieut. Babcock was ex-colonel of Encampment No. 69, Union Veteran Legion. He is survived by his wife, a sister in Tennessee, and a brother in Chicago. The funeral, which was private, took place on Monday afternoon, with interment in Glenwood Cemetery."