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Newspaper
Petersburg Daily Progress
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
1
Rev J B Winn pastor of Washington Street church will tell The Story of the Prodigal Son next Sunday at the YY M C A. Bible stories interest all, delivered by a plain scholarly teller. Large crowds attend his morning and evening services, and a big audience is expected for the Sunday presentation.
Washington December 6 Reform goals outlined by William Jennings Bryan at a dinner honoring him by Democratic officials and Congress members include nationwide prohibition as top priority, federal amendment for woman suffrage, direct presidential election, and easier constitutional amendments. He also backs federal rail regulation and universal service to curb militarism. Wilson sent a supportive letter.
A city visitor list includes Bard, Vin, and Prince County residents. Virginia Fire Works shipments arrive. PTA meeting at DeaL Brown school planned. social at Table Street Presbyterian church. engagements and illness updates follow. Public notices include a marriage invitation and church events with multiple local names.
Democratic members reached a tentative agreement to name Thomas Martin of Virginia as floor leader and Charles B. Thomas of California as president pro tempore with Willach Saulsbury of Delaware as caucus secretary. The plan, still unsettled in parts, aims to outvote Saulsbury opponents as West wins influence. Martin, former minority leader, is praised as best qualified. his reinstatement follows past opposition to his leadership. A brief note mentions a gigantic removal sale at New York Skirt & Waist Co. Dec. 7-21.
London December ? The Foreign Office says press reports may misrepresent the Athens situation as Royalists regain control and press censorships rise. It cites grave acts of violence by Royalist forces, looting of Venizelos’s house, and imprisonment of ten Cretans. A translator for the American legation sought refuge at the American legation, while other officials recount removal of Venizelos recruits from parliament. Continued on page six. Gigantic removal sale New York Skirt & Waist Co. Dec 7 25.
London December 6 David Lloyd George has overthrown the Asquith Cabinet and will be Prime Minister. A new coalition government is likely though internal factions may hinder unity. The King convened party leaders at Buckingham Palace for talks lasting over an hour with Asquith Law Balfour and Wenderson. Bonar Law declined to form a ministry. Lloyd George accepted.
A historical program titled From: Aborigines to Now will be staged in the Jackson School auditorium on Friday December 8 at 7 p.m. Admission is 10 cents. The cast includes Goddess of Liberty Uncle Sam Egyptian Mound Builder Aztec Noresiman Indian Spaniard Pilgrim Father Irishman German Negro Chinese and others. Also an ad seeking an experienced bookkeeper familiar with auditing and corporate accounting at once. Address Perfect care Progress ae
A Griff ith Transfer Company wagon loaded with iron pipes ran away on High to Bank street. One pipe slid and startled the team causing the driver to jump free. The wagon crashed into a Salvation Army building, smashing a section and breaking a window. One horse was slightly injured. An auction for Ladies' Watch Bracelets by Southern Loan Office, James R. Harrison, Auctioneer, is noted.
Rev J A McClure preached on the Unchanging Christ at West Street Presbyterian Church last night drawing from Heb 13 8 Jesus the same yesterday today and forever The audience heard strong gospel truth in simple force and the preacher will hold services again tonight at eight with singing at 745 Watches at Auction Unredeemed railroad watches offered by Southern Loan Office James R Harerison Auctioneer Dec 6 4¢ Woman Guilty Of Murder Thompson Falls Mont Dec 6 Edith Colby a newspaper reporter found guilty of second degree murder in shooting A C Thomas a politician The penalty ten to twelve years in penitentiary
In the police court this morning there was one unimportant case on the docket which was dismissed. There was no case on yesterday afternoon's docket. Petersburg police circles remain notably quiet. Advertisement: Skirt and Waist Co. sale December 7-21 featuring Royal Morris Chairs push button, Ladies' Desks, Reckers, etc., Talmage Furniture Co., 301-303 Halifax St.
The regular monthly meeting of the Business and Professional Men s Club of the Petersborg Young Men Christian Association will be held tonight at 6 o clock in the club room. Gymnasium class will meet immediately following business meeting, and all members are urged to take advantage of the class and secure physical exercise with this congenial group of men. Come and try a game of volleyball, just the thing for business men. A mass competitive game with just enough action, skin coordination and fun to pass a delightful hour.
Foundation construction for the citys new 140000 high school on Washington Street is advancing rapidly and aims for fall session completion. Much of the old Anderson building has been razed to make room. An annex to the Jackson public school on West Washington is progressing and should finish by February 1. Petersburg plans more fine public school buildings for white and colored pupils. Christmas ads for furniture and building supplies appear, including a Kitchen Cabinet promotion and pricing from lumber and auction notices.
Petersburg housewives formed a temporary committee at the Y M C A to oppose rising prices for necessities and planned a mass meeting to establish a permanent National League branch. A call for the gathering will go out soon as Southern Lumber & Supply promotes low cost building with auction sale of unredeemed pledges at the Southern Loans Office on December 6.
Teutonic allies seize about 100000 square miles of Romania amid upheaval after Bucharest fall. They push toward the Danube south of the capital and into Dobrudja as German and Austrian forces advance from Transylvania toward Jassy. Reports say the climax of von Falkenhayn and von Mackensen’s drive could alter control as Roumanians and Russians seek escape behind the Bukarest line. Concurrent note mentions a large removal sale in New York at Skirt & Waist Co from December 7 to 24.
Strand theater advertises the European war film shown with permission of the German government, pitched as the greatest war scenes ever captured, urging patrons to visit today and tomorrow. Also notes Herbert R. Jordan and Pilcher jeweler inviting public to inspect larger Christmas stock. December 1951. Wilson keeps busy with council, defense briefings, and events in Washington.
The Cockade City Temple of Pythian Sisters plans an enjoyable program for members tonight with the entertainment committee. A class initiation, postponed due to sickness among several degree stall members, will be held next month. Edna Mayo stars in The Chaperone.
The demurrage charges on rail road cars will, on December 5, be 1 for the first day 2 for the second day 2 for the third day and 5 for the fourth day and each succeeding day thereafter. These rates apply only to interstate business and aim to relieve congested conditions by unloading freight promptly. 7- Windows Doors Roofing etc at reduced prices Setting out Phone 1310 Southern Lumber Supply Co.
The funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Winfree was held at 11 am from the residence of her niece, Mrs Everett L. Smithey, 617-A Grave Avenue. Rev Braxton Bryan of Grace Episcopal Church officiated, assisted by Rev J A McClure of Second Presbyterian. Interment followed at Blandford Cemetery. Skirt & Waist Co. Dec. 7-2
The Health Department records 47 November deaths in the city with 27 colored and 20 white. Among the dead were 27 males and 20 females including three white non residents. births registered 89 whites and 38 colored. Ages under one year numbered 16. over 80 years two. Coroner certified seven deaths. ten bodies came in and seven were shipped out. Auction notice and sale details for Southern Loan Office diamonds and jewelry by James R. Harrison at 7:30 p.m.
Mrs Pocahontas Lewis of Prince George county died Wednesday morning after a yearlong illness at age sixty five. She is survived by husband John W. Lewis and two sons Timothy and Walter Lewis. Funeral service was held at 2 pm at Gary's E church and burial followed in Gary's church cemetery. Diamond merchant ad follows.
President Wilson is expected to attend the opening day of the Southern Commercial Congress in Norfolk on December 11. A parade of sailors from the U S fleet will mark the event and the N and W railroad offers special Norfolk rates.
The Christmas German dance returns Christmas night at Hotel Petersburg with Hutcher's Norfolk orchestra, lavish decorations by Mrs Frommell, and twilight fireworks from Petersburg Fireworks Factory. Dinner by hotel staff, punch by Mrs Woods and Mrs Whyte. Evening dress encouraged. each man may bring one lady. Tickets $3.50 from J R Patterson.
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