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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
26
URGES HOME MISSIONS The message states that with proper effort and money the irreligious could be reconciled to the church. It notes Baltimore Conference must undertake great work in cities and presses active mission plans.
The schedule lists devotional exercises at 8 30 a m and sessions at 9 and 10 a m with a lunch for lay delegates at Grace M E Church on Ninth and S streets northwest, a 2 30 p m reception at the White House, an evangelistic service at 4 p m with Rev H D Mitchell, a 6 30 p m dinner, and a 7 30 p m song service by the Dumbarton Avenue Epworth League chorus. An Anti saloon League anniversary program follows with presiding Rev J F Heisne and talks by G W Young, W H Andersen, and P A Baker.
The Baltimore conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church pressed for immediate funding to raise L.2070,000 for home missions and church extensions. Dr Boswell urged strengthening domestic missions, warned of insufficient funds, and highlighted needs from New York tenement housing to Western states, while laymen elected officers and debated racial bishops.
President Roosevelt endorsed a North Carolina Peace Society program urging adequate armament and effective arbitration for national security and international justice. The society backs naval buildup and peace through arbitration, while inviting a peace congress in Bax, and calls for four battle ships and fortifications for Hawaii and Guantanamo.
The fourteenth annual commencement was held last night at the National Rifles Armory with many graduates and relatives in attendance. Officers included Clifton Bird Shoemaker as president and Ezra Parker Wood as treasurer. Degrees and diplomas were awarded by Prof. G. A. Prevost.
Postmaster General Meyer ordered the stopping of using ink made from tablets in the postal service after tests by the Department of Agriculture and Bureau of Standards showed it is not suitable for permanent records. Fluid ink will be substituted and postmasters are to stop using tablets upon receipt.
Castro's El Constitucional publishes Venezuela's reply to Secretary Root demanding arbitration of five American claims. Venezuela refuses to consider the notes cited, urges U S to terminate the matter, warns that the Monroe Doctrine may be undermined by the State Department stance, and accuses a claimant of peculation. The foreign minister argues recourse to tribunals remains for interested parties.
John Mitchell former president of the United Mine Workers arrives in Washington for Civl Federation talks. He flatly brands anarchists as insane and urges labor to back the AFL favored candidate in the coming national election. Mitchell says labor conditions are improving and that demonstrations in major cities do not reflect workers’ views.
Professor Bowne of Boston University tells the New York Methodist Episcopal conference that the church must progress with modern research. He argues for broader doctrine while warning against rigid religious cults and illiteracy in language. The conference had previously cleared Dr Bowne of heterodoxy charges.
A chilly and capricious spell sweeps Washington as temperatures dip near freezing after a day of sun and warmth. Winds from the northwest reach 38 miles per hour, bringing discomfort outdoors. Forecasters expect a return to normal spring conditions with some freak weather, but predict clear skies for most of the month.
Dr Charles I Grannan of the Catholic University lectured on A Strange Book of the Bible before prominent Catholic women in Washington. He used the Book of Job to argue that virtue is not rewarded on earth and that Providence justice extends beyond worldly rewards.
Physicians long lacked a kidney inflammation remedy until Fulton Renal Compound. The claim cites 7 percent cure rates in both stages, with Oakland based John J. Fulton Co. as sponsor and Henry Evans of Washington DC as local agent. Reader mailings offer a bulletin of late recoveries.
The East Washington Citizens Association met at Donnelly's Hall on Pennsylvania Avenue SE with Thomas W. Smith presiding. A resolution supporting inland waterways and canals was adopted and sent to the executive committee. Education estimates to Congress were approved. A plan to restore after midnight car service east of High Street on the Pennsylvania line was discussed. The group decided railroads should build a new spur to the Navy Yard using land provided by the District. A drive to exclude this item from the appropriation began. Four new members E O Whitford J A Herbert J A Wynhop and Charles E Worthington were admitted.
The Reed Hollow Earth Exploring Club of New York filed a certificate of incorporation in Albany seeking to explore arctic and antarctic regions. Directors include William Reed Albert Operti F M Ashley J K Erskine Jr and W S Rockey, all of New York, aiming to test Reed's hollow earth theory with absolute certainty.
In Cleveland on April 2 Frederick Schroeder, 56, placed his neck on a rail and was decapitated by an Erie locomotive. His head was carried upright on the pilot for blocks after he recently left a sanitarium and faced unemployment. HeeSyeM, a family member, was noted in the report.
Broadway Savings Bank doors closed after a deposit run. Bank creditors include A. I. Irish who filed for bankruptcy for nearly half a million dollars. Deposits total 720000. assets expected to pay dollar for dollar. Co. P. Austin to Lecture on Temples and Mosques at National Rifles Armory tonight for the National Saperphic Society.
In Baltimore, April 3, the Criminal Court heard evidence in the Antonia Lanasa case showing how the Black Hand terrorized victims. Agent Joseph di Giorgio produced letters, including a November 10, 1907 note from Pittsburg demanding $10,000 and threatening dire consequences for noncompliance. Cross-examination of Salvatore Lupo continued as court adjourned.
New York April 2 The grand jury examining Attorney General Jacksons link to Hamilton Bank receivership will submit its minutes to Gov Hughes and the legislature Judge Foster said the presentment contained no evil and followed grand jury custom to alert authorities when no crime is involved Proceedings were transmitted at the grand jurys request to the governor and lawmakers
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