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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1908

Page

2

Eastertide Service and Daughters of the Revolution Convention

Jean Revolution attended a special service at St Johns Episcopal Church with Rev Roland Cotton Smith preaching on Eastertide and patriotism. The congress opens with music and a welcome by Mrs Theodore C Bates and other officers. The afternoon session focuses on credential and nominating committees and includes numerous named delegates from multiple states and organizations.

Congress Theodore C Bates Samuel W Jamison William L Stamey Sallie Ewing Mavverall Hardy Ellen “Pencer Musser Samuel Ammon Jidge Sons of the Anercan Reolution Charters Trere Wes Richard Jahson Barheenarman Ta Rail Barker Fa Gators

Noted Leaders Highlight Daughters at National Convention

The article discusses Mrs Hodgkins wife of Prof ward T Hodgkins of George Washington University, as District State vivre regent, and others like Mrs Richard Jackson of Rhode Island and Mrs Barker, with long service in education and patriotic work. It notes health strains from overwork and ongoing preparations, including comments from Mrs Ammon and references to the Pittsburgh and Rhode Island chapters and a focus on educational and immigrant community efforts.

Eiy Unward Tr Houdga Re Hodgking Ward T Hodgkins George Washgton Sha Ag District Stata Hodgkins Mra Larker Treetage Natinal Board Mia Barker Rs Barker Rhode Barces Tirton Jamestown Samuel Ammen Pitzburg Ammann Ammon Ponse Pitsburg oAmmon Ste Washington Wallard Pitts Te Editi Ufe Albert Horne Smallwood Istres Orginztion

Notable Daughters Gather as Delegates Camp at Major Hotels

Mrs Smallwood hails the work as pivotal to reducing large contingents in cities. State delegations stay at Hirbitt in New Jersey and at the Gbbitt in New York while others reside in New York and Pennsylvania. Declining numbers of Revolutionary era daughters prompt speculation on beauty among members, with Mrs Truman H Newberry and Mrs Alexander Patton highlighted as leading figures.

Hirbitt New Jersey New Hampshire Tennessee South Carolina Mississippi North Carolina New York Pennsylvania Truman H Newberry Alexander Patton Pennsylam E Heneberger Virginia Charles Brooks Bailey Belmont’ Street

Governors Conference To Discuss Natural Resources

A meeting of state governors in the city from May 11 will hear speeches by Andrew Carnegie James J His president John Mitchell and others on natural resources. Topics include rail and water transport inland waterways land coal and minerals with focus on cooperation, regulation, and fair use.

Conference of Governors of States Roosevelt Andrew Carnegie James J Great Northern John Mitchell Lexs Talroads Combuson Mr Carnegies P'Jonn Mitchell Pres Dent United Mine Workers

Easter Music at St Pauls Church Observed in Ceremonial Catholic Rite

Easter Day services at St Pauls Church drew crowded crowds for early and high Mass. Decor, candles and electric lights enhanced the solemn scene as Rev Cather Sketchum preached on the resurrection with Rev Latha Wrag. Music by the Pauls House Choirs and the Semmerians featured soloists Masters Folin Rhoades Reaney Heller Arthur Stilwell and Raymond Kirg, with cantors John Connell and Joseph Dunn.

St Pauls Church Cather Bathers McGraw Burke Latha Wrag Winte Robeg Elehty St Pauls Semmerians Folin Rhoades Reaney Heller Arthur Stilwell Riymond Kirgile John Connell Josefh Dunn Carl and Gurke Gruber Tozer Dumont Royal Mass

New Male Choir Installed at St Aloysius Church

In a morning ceremony the new male choir of sixty surpliced singers was installed at St Aloysius Church in the presence of the apostolic delegate. It is the third city parish to conform with Pope Pius X’s commands on male choirs. The Missa de Angelis was sung satisfactorily. Cantors were J Wise Byrnes and Frank A Wongherty, with Harry Hall assisting Ernest T Winchester at St Paul’s as organist. The choir was organized three months ago by Mr Winchester, who has trained the choristers from Gonzaga Parochial School.

Aixty St Aloysius c Church Pope Pius X J Wise Byrnes Frank A Wongherty Winchester Gonzage Parochial School

Farewell Talk by YMCA Evangelist Before Departure

Fred B Smith delivered his farewell address to a full Belasco Theater audience as he prepares to depart for South Africa. The subject An Unanswered Question drew from scripture How shall We escape if we neglect so great salvation. The program included a Sunday afternoon song service led by Percy Foster with M A Glee Club and orchestra, a Bible reading by H W W Arnold, and prayer by Rev Mr Sumerwalt.

Belasco Fred B Smith Young Mens Christian Association Thin Cito South Africa YMCA Mr Smiths Ted Percy Foster M € A Glee Club H WW Arnold Mr Sumerwalt

Labor in Open Threat Demands Passage of Bills

In a mass meeting at the Columbia Theater Senator Dick of Ohio backed the AFL in fighting anti labor measures and urged Congress to amend the Sherman act to exclude unions from its reach. Gompers praised union resolve and lettered support from Representatives and labor leaders urging eight hour laws and injunction limits. The rallies, statements, and resolutions pressed lawmakers to protect labor rights and punish opponents, with New York hosting a major Gompers address calling for immediate legislative action.

Organized Labor Columbia Theater Senator Dick Ohio American Federation of Labor Samuel Gompers New York Sam de Nedrey Central Labor Union Gompers Jreaa Lloyd Missouri Hughes New Jersey Savage Ilinois Wilson and Nicholls Penns Lania Green Massachusetts Sherman and Trust Snaror Dick Frid Captarn United States Supreme Cour Frank Morrison Great Britain and Ireland Supreme Court Thhe Lorne Cary Wilson Greene Grand Central Palace Supreme Court of the Congress

Easter Throngs Parade With Mrs Roosevelt in Gardens

Weather bright drew crowds after Easter church services as Mrs Roosevelt, Miss Ethel Roosevelt, and sons lingered in gardens. Hats gowns and flowers drew attention along Connecticut Avenue while parade pace softened for a spring day of fashion and spectacle.

Connecticut Avenue Brelle Mrs Roosevelt Ethel Roosevelt St Johns Ether Jstravette Tiv Bance

Ellery Band Praises Concert Under Girolamo in Washington

Ellery Band under conductor Girolamo delivered a varied program of woodwinds and brass. The audience cheered the Liszt Prelude and other pieces including Magnu s Jannhauser and the Fidelio duet with engaging humor from the reader narrator.

Resurrection Sermon Draws Large Bethany Baptist Crowd

Rex Semurel McBride of New York preached at Bethany Baptist Church yesterday morning on the three resurrections the Resurrection of Christ the Resurrection of Believers and the Resurrection of the Dead. An evening service attracted a full house as Pastor Stevenson baptized several opening the new evening series. The church chorus and orchestra provided the first music of the revival.

Rex Semurel McBride New York Menetal Exvingelist Brantist Genominaton Bethany Ning Seri

Saengerbund Hears Music At Washington Saengerland

A lively Washington Saengerbund program last night featured Herndon Mor sell performing The Angels Mes axe David Kindleberger at the piano playing selections. Other participants included soprano Ivy aferriot Shade and Anita Dietrich, and bass Charles Moorebasso with the Saengerbund chorus. Henry Nander directed and accompanied, with an address by Honorary President Frank Claudyv.

Washington Saengerland Herndon Morsell Angels Mes Axe David Kindleberger Mendelssohn Ivyaferriot Shade Anita Dietrich Harles Moorebasso Saengerbund Henry Nander Frank Claudyv

Easter Rally Raises 1508 For Church Debt

At the grand Pastor rally of the 1t Street Christian Church the event closed yesterday after morning and evening services. Forty three members decided to join, and 503 was raised to pay off the church debt. The congregation plans a larger structure as membership grows. Worship is at Four and a half and H streets southwest. Rev W C Oran is the pastor.

1T Street

Fireproof test present methods criticised

Director Smith explains government fireproof material tests conducted by the Geological Survey to determine blaze resisting quality of construction materials. Tests in Chicago and elsewhere show brick and concrete behavior under fire, noting old bricks survived better than new, lime and sand mixes fared poorly, and hollow blocks with thicker webs resisted fire more effectively.

Smith Chelsea Mass Bayertoun Pa Collinwood Ohto United States Geogerical Survey Pusittor J Baltimore San Francisco Materi Laboratories Geologial Survey Dheeron A Richard i Trumphry the Underwriers Chicago Nainal Board of Lire Natoni Iale Diector Smith Geological Survey Allos

Secretary of the Treasury to speak in New York and upstate

Secretary of the Treasury Cartelsou Jeft plans a three city trip in New York State on Monday night and Tuesday night. He will address the chamber of commerce at Ltca on Monday, speak to a businessmen’s group in Syracuse on Tuesday, and address the Business Mens Association of Auburn on Wednesday before returning to Washington on Friday.

Weather Conditions From the Weather Bureau Report

General forecasts indicate fair weather across the north and interior regions with limited precipitation. Cooler temperatures prevail in the East and warmer conditions extend into the western states with frequent light showers possible along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts.

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The Post as a Leading Newspaper at the U S Seat

The Post is described as the leading newspaper published at the seat of the United States government. Its financial news comes from all sections with full market reports for merchants and financiers. Farmers use it for produce sales guidance, and the leisure reader gains from its varied columns. The Sunday Morning Edition is noted.

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The Washington Post Sunday Magazine Prospect

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