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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1917

Page

3

Clark Forges In Lead In War Vote Clash At Capitol

The piece centers on Champ Clark poised to become Speaker as Republicans face bolters, illness, and defections, while Democrats push to unite independents. It also covers a sermon asserting a holy war against Prussianism and renewed calls for American entry into World War.

Clark America Ector Republicana Gardiner Massachusetts Gray New Jersey Mann Democrata Dallinger New York Representative Gallivan

Dreco Tonic Praised By Beaver Creek Resident For Salvation

Mrs E Baker of near Beaver Creek credits Dreco Tonic with restoring appetite energy and sleep after a severe run down condition. She describes lingering pain and nervous fatigue relieved by three bottles. The testimonial attributes digestion liver kidney relief and overall vitality to the herbal remedy sold by G Donnell Drug Stores and Allen Co.

Dreco E & Baker Baker Beaver Creek G’donnell Drug Lo Allen & Co George Bury

Urge Boycott of Cars by Striking Street Car Men

Labor leaders from across the country urged 1,400 strikers and supporters at the National Rifles armory in Washington to boycott the Washington Railway and Electric Company and the Potomac Electric Power Company. They advised sticking with the union, saying terms would be forced and that progress was being made.

Washington Railway and Electric Company Potomac Electric Power Company National Rifles Armory

Bishop Harding Calls for War in Liberty Cause

Bishop Alfred Harding urged support for war at St John Episcopal Church, declaring America should join liberty causes and criticizing delays. He praised action two years ago and warned that the nation must act. A roadster owned by TGM Van Ness was stolen from a moving picture house on Pennsylvania Avenue, bearing Maryland tag 63781. District tag unknown.

America Alfred Harding St Johna Episcopal Church High Seas United States Tgm van Ness Twenty-fourth M Streets Pennsylvania Avenue Ninth and Tenth Streets Maryland

Roosevelt Urges U S Army in France in War Belief

Col Theodore Roosevelt declares in Cavemell address that America must enter the war and put an army in France. He says he loves peace but will fight back when attacked and urges Florida crackers to join a large division. Roosevelt, in fine health and tanned, will reach Washington Tuesday morning.

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Wilson waits on Congress for war declaration

Senator Weeks of Massachusetts declares support for an unqualified war declaration against Germany. He reports strong state-wide activity in Massachusetts to prepare for any condition and readiness to fulfill federal obligations during the crisis.

Germany Crimea Massachusetts Congress Bay State

G W U Establishes Hygiene Courses At George Washington

George Washington University will offer elementary hygiene and home care of the sick courses this week. The first class meets tomorrow at 2 PM in a wardroom of University Hospital on H street northwest. One and a half hours credit toward a BA and a Red Cross certificate available. Classes follow Tuesday and Thursday at 2 PM. initial class limited to twenty. more classes may follow.

George Washington University University Hospital H Street Thirteenth Fourteenth

Ordain Deacons and Elders at Roanoke Conference

At Roanoke on April 1 during the 133rd annual M E Church South conference deacons and elders were ordained. Dr A Steele of Shreveport La lauded circuit riders as American history makers and urged fraternity federation and cooperation as the watchwords of 20th century world conquest for Christ.

Roanoke Methodist Episcopal Church South Wes- Alen A Steele Shreveport Christ

Capitol Not to Be Closed Today Will Allow Special Cards Tomorrow

The Capitol will remain open today and special admission cards will grant access to the House galleries for the swearing in of new members. Demand for tomorrow’s tickets surpassed supply by thousands, with protection and precautions in place around the President and Capitol complex.

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Virgin Mary Song Stages Life in Four Scenes

Miss Jessie Masters sang four scenes from Mary the Virgin to a large audience at Vermont Avenue Christian Church with Albert Wo Harned at the organ. Paul Buss wrote the music. The program opened with anticipation, moved to a lullaby, and concluded with Calvary scenes, guided by Rev Earle Wilfrey’s readings and meditations.

Mary Jesus Jessie Masters Albert Wo Harned Vermont Avenue Christian Church Paul Buss Virgin Solomon Calvary Earle Wilfrey Miss Masters

Third Infantry Gathers for Return to Service

The Third Infantry D GNG plans to rejoin federal service by Wednesday after a brief muster out period. About 600 members are assembling at the T street location as muster in is expected to be completed by Wednesday afternoon.

Third Infantry D Gng T, Street

Armory Unit Recruits Amid Rapid Turnover

The report notes 200 are out of town with many just returning to civilian jobs and reluctant to leave again. Officers have tendered resignations, now held up pending developments in the international situation. The tone reflects wartime duty and eagerness for real service.

Fire dog Rags Killed By Fire Engine

No 3 Engine Company mourns the loss of Rags a six year old Scotch terrier and constant mascot. He followed the engine to many fires and was crushed under a rear wheel Saturday afternoon as the great engine rolled out of the fire station. Rags eagerly tried to reach his favorite spot beside the apparatus before realizing the alarm was for another station.

Rags No 3 Engine Company Rages Hox 14

Confessed in Car Wreck Police Say

Police report a car wreck led to confessions by suspects linked to a conspiracy case. Officers named four men: Trant Cunningham 39, Teng tar 91, a fourth man at 1009 Ferrand u half Street, and Tryolanpeirin court, all arrested for alleged plot details. The conspiracy allegedly formed in a saloon on Four and a half Street Southwest.

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Four Hurt In Trolley Crash At Capral And Hatreeta

Northbound Brookland car of Washington Railway and Electric Co collided with two Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad cars at North Capral and Hatreeta last night. Four injured. Minas Charlotte Boragh, unconscious, taken to 86 A Bates St NW. Mrs Neill, 418-26 Park Rd NW, G Fashing, and Mary Juston, 1617 First St NW, all lightly hurt.

Brookland Washington Railway and Electric Company North Capral Hatreeta Washington Baltimore and Annapoda Railroad Baltimore Minas Charlotte Boragh Bates Street Mra Neill Park Road Northwest G Fashing Mary Juston First Street

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