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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1904

Page

2

Right Triumphant Sermon Warns Against Moral Failings

Rev B Wolf of the General Synod preached at Church of the Reformation on Rome's be not overcome by evil but overcome evil with good. He warned money power politics and the press can be diverted for good or ill and urged Christians to uphold Christian ethics amid public life. He praised decent literature and urged faith in the Cross.

B. Wolf PD. D General Synod Luther ‘An Church Church of the Reformation Second Street Pennsylvania Avenue St. Paul Dr. Wolf Wolf Constantine Favorie Amerca Grace Peckham Mumay Rebecca Williams Albert Bigelow Paine Tan Shin Wolf von Schierbrand East Russia Priscilla Wakefield

Firemen's union convention opens with wage talks in Washington

Delegates from major U S cities and several Canadian towns arrive as the international firemen's convention opens in Washington. The executive committee met at Fritz Reuter's Hotel to review annual reports while talks push for an eight hour day and a new 2 50 wage scale. Local No 63 supports the decision, with Timothy Healy seeking reelection as president.

International Convention of Firemen United States Canada Timothy Healy New York Michael P. Flanagan Boston Peter Miller St. Louis P. L. Farrer St. Paul J. O'Donnell Whiting Ind Thomas F. Kane Danbury C. L. Shamp Omaha Fritz Reuter Shamp Heurich Rochester Washington St. James Hotel

St Dominics Feast Celebrated At Church Mass Sermon

The feast of St. Dominic founder of the Dominican Order was observed with solemn services at St. Dominic's Church corner Sixth and EZ streets south west. Very Rev J R Hinch O P delivered a panegyric at high mass as the church crowd filled the sanctuary. The sermon traced Dominic's life and the rosary's rise through Marian intercession. Benediction closed the observance after vespers and rosary.

St. Dominic St. Dominic's Church Sixth EZ Streets J. R. Hinch O. P Father Hinch J. R. Heffernan J. B. Dawkins Miss Bischoff la Hache St. Dominia Mother of God Dom David

Steadfastness in Church Urges Firmness in Religion

Dr. Seasholes, pastor of Third Baptist Germanstown Philadelphia, preached at First Baptist Church urging steadfastness in creed and practice. He described true Christians as backbone leaders holding to Christ's principles, praising strength over vacillation and noting past actions stopping fights as examples of firm resolve. He will preach again next Sunday.

Seasholes Charlies L. Seasholes D. D Third Baptist Church Germantown Philadelphia Pau First Baptist Church Sixteenth O Streets Corinthians Seashores Dr. Seashores Corbett-Fitzsimmons Dallas Tex Fitzsimmos-O’brien Charles Pf, Windigler

Glorious Church Sermon Prefers Humble House Over Palace

Rev. T. C. Clark of Grand Island Nebr preached at Gun ton Temple Memorial Church on true glories of the church. He contrasted the temple built of jewels with a plain room congregation and urged contact with the world to spread doctrine. He said Jesus embodies the church and noted the Bible guides living over dying, urging closer obedience.

T. C. Clark Grand Island Nebr Gunton Temple Memorial Church Paul Clark Jesus

Preacher Draws Crowd with Gospel Wagon Sermon

Rev. J. G. Butler of Luther Memorial Church preached from the gospel wagon in Market Space last evening. His theme was The Reaping of the Harvest.

J. G. Butler Luther Memorial Church

Stutler Improves Slowly From Nervous Collapse

Warner Stutler, superintendent of the street cleaning department, recovers gradually from a nervous collapse suffered last week. Improvement is slight and he remains at home. There is a possibility his condition will allow continuation of the investigation into charges of maladministration brought by Royal Rob.

Mr. Stutler Warner Stutler Royal Rob

Women Fight Near Ver Mont Avenue Northwest

Early yesterday morning two colored women from Hutton court near Ver Mont avenue northwest clashed. Nancy Johnson spent Sunday under assault charges at Highth precinct station, while Alberta Hunter lay at Freedmen's Hospital all day with a brow injury from a bar of iron.

Hutton Court Ver Mont Avenue Nancy Johnson

Adventists Explain Why Washington Chosen as Headquarters

Seventh-day Adventists held an open air service at Takoma Park to explain why Washington was selected for their headquarters. Speakers cited a heavenly appointment and a welcoming, bigotry-free city. Plans include a students' home and later a sanitarium, dining hall, industrial school, and girls' home along the Sago. Mrs. E. G. White urged parents to train children with gentle discipline and care.

Washington Takoma Park Wider J. & Weshburn M Street Sago E. G. White California

CAPT. JAMES R. DURHAM DIES. UNION VETERAN DIRECTOR AT PATENT OFFICE

Capt James R Durham a native of Virginia and brevet captain in the Civil War died at his home 1708 Ninth Street Northwest after two months illness from Brights disease Surviving widow six children include John W and five daughters The funeral from his residence will be conducted by Rev J H Bradford and the Medal of Honor Legion with Arlington burial Interment to follow pallbearers drawn from Medal of Honor Legion and G A R posts

Virginia James R. Durham United States Patent Office Ninth Street Northwest Bright John A. Rawlings Winchester Durham Washington Post Office Department Bureau of Edication Patent Office

Sailors Seize Auto Then Wander Eighth Street

A party of U S Navy men from the ships S S Dolphin Sylph and others seized a big red automobile in front of a cafe without owner consent and drove it through Eighth Street Southeast. After a crash near a navy yard gate they pushed the car to straighten course and later halted before a residence door. Witnesses cried out as an electric car approached and the sailors fled to a barroom to discuss the mishap.

Uncle Sam U. S&s. &. Dolphin U. S. 3S Eighth Street Navy Yard Burnett

Richardson Defends Directory Scheme as Legitimate

Prisoner Frank 8 Richardson and accomplice Jason Graham were arrested amid a bogus directory scam in Washington. Richardson claimed the ad business is genuine, noting collected sums from local firms and asserting Roberts as district manager. He said Graham’s involvement and earlier acts in Cincinnati are uncertain, while the pair stayed at 416 John Street.

Richardson Frank First Precinct Jason Graham Louisville Cincinnati Washington Roberts Young's Carriage Company Lutz & Co Acker's Stone Yard Graham Cininne i John Street

Burial of Gen Spurgin at West Point after sudden heart death

Gen William F Spurgin A S A retired died suddenly of heart disease at Carlisle Kentucky on Saturday. Funeral set for Wednesday morning at West Point with his son William Spur gin traveling from Carlisle to West Point to accompany the casket. Widow daughter Margaretta and son Horace return from Atlantic City and plan to join for the burial in West Point Military Cemetery where Spurgin spent sixteen years of service as quartermaster and commissary general and treasurer of the academy.

William F. Spurgin Carlisle Ken West Point Spurgin William Spurgin Washington Margaretta Horace Atlantic City Military Academy West Point Military Cemetery

City Bulletin Offers Bargains and Local Notices

Local shopping notes list cream cheese at 10 cents per pound and macaroni at 4 cents, with maple syrup priced per bottle. A police injury report notes Officer D J Dennis hurt while stopping a runaway near Ninth Street. Nearby businesses include Joyce Engraving, Star Building Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges, and A Muddiman & Co. Headlines mention the Piedmont Printing Co and Rufus C Darby as manager.

A. Muddiman & Co Rufus H. Darby, Printing Co Meii Piedmont Printive Go Ateate, Ager Y Nyan Ga Rufus C. Darby

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