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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1904

Page

21

Right Triumphant message by Rev Wolf at Church of the Reformation

Rev B Wolf president of the General Synod of the Lutheran Church preached on Right Triumphant at the Church of the Reformation. He warned three powers money political and press can serve good or evil and urged Christians to overcome evil with good. 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

Firemen Union Convention Opens in Washington

Delegates from across the United States and Canada arrive as the international firemen’s convention meets at the Typographical Temple. Officers led by Timothy Healy of New York and Michael Flanagan of Boston preside as talks focus on a fixed eight hour day and a wage scale of 2.50. The local No. 63 supports the stance, with meetings at Fritz Reuter's Hotel and arrangements for dinners and excursions as sessions run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily for a week.

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 Dominic Feast Marked By Solemn Dominican Services

The feast of St Dominic founder of the Dominican Order was celebrated with solemn mass at St. Dominic's Church corner Sixth and EZ streets. Very Rev J R Hinch preached on Dom ins life and the rosary as a means to renew the world, with monks attending and the church richly decorated and filled to the doors. The observance continued with vespers and benediction, observed worldwide under Dominican direction.

St. Dominic’s Church 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 Sermon Urges Firmness in Religion

Dr. Seasholes, pastor of the Third Baptist Church in Germantown Philadelphia, preached at the First Baptist Church urging steadfastness in creed and practice. He described the true Christian as a backboneed bulwark of religious strength and noted his role in moderating past fights. He will speak 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

True Glories of Church Sermon by Rev T C Clark at Gunton Temple

Rev T C Clark of Grand Island Nebraska spoke at Gunton Temple Memorial Church on True Glories of Church. He compared the splendor of a grand temple to a plain room church and urged contact with the world as key to a churchs mission. He praised Jesus as central and urged generous giving over dying as a guiding Bible direction.

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

Gospel Wagon Preacher Delivers Harvest Sermon

Rev. J. G. Butler preached last evening from the Gospel Wagon at Market Space. He spoke from Luther Memorial Church on the theme The Reaping of the Harvest.

J. G. Butler Luther Memorial Church

Stutler Improves Slowly After Nervous Collapse

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

Mr. Stutler Warner Stutler Royal Rob

WomenEngaged in a Fight in Hutton Court Neighborhood

Early yesterday morning two colored women living near Ver Mont avenue northwest fought. Nancy Johnson spent Sunday in the Highth precinct station under charge of assault, while Alberta Hunter was at Freedmen's Hospital with a head brow injury from a iron bar.

Hutton Court Ver Mont Avenue Nancy Johnson

Adventists Explain Why Washington Chosen as Headquarters

Seventh day Adventists held an open air meeting at Takoma Park to outline why Washington was selected for headquarters. Speakers argued the city’s welcoming spirit and broad views reflect the church’s aims. Planned buildings include a students home, sanitarium, dining hall, industrial school, and girls’ home. Mrs. E G White urged careful child training and gentle parenting as essential to character.

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

Capt James B R Durham Civil War Hero Dies in Washington

Capt James R Durham of the United States Patent Office died at his home 1708 Ninth Street NW after a two month illness from Brights disease. He was a Virginia native and Civil War veteran who earned a Medal of Honor for action at Winchester. Survived by his wife Annie and six children, his funeral will be held at 1 o'clock tomorrow from his residence with Arlington burial.

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 and terrorize Eighth Street locale

A party of U S Navy sailors from the U S S Dolphin and other vessels commandeered a red automobile in front of a cafe on Eighth Street Southeast. They attempted to navigate toward the navy yard gate, causing collisions with a curb and a doorway, prompting screams and a rapid retreat to a bar. The owners later appeared and the sailors left the vehicle in the doorway to discuss the incident.

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

Richardson Claims Directory Scam Was Legitimate In Washington

Frank Richardson a prisoner at the First precinct police station defended his alleged United States Directory scheme as genuine while noting he had collected over 150 dollars in Louisville and earlier in Cincinnati. He and Jason Graham were arrested amid steps to collect ads for last year’s directory at a Washington hotel.

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 retired A S A died suddenly of heart disease at Carlisle Kentucky. Funeral to be held Wednesday morning at West Point with eldest son William Spur gin escorting remains. Spurgin served 1882 to 188 as quartermaster commissary general and treasurer of the military academy, to be buried in West Point Military Cemetery.

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

City Bulletin of Local Advertisements and Incidents

Local notices advertise food prices at J T Pyres seven stores including 348 La Ave. A police injury report notes Officer D J Dennis slightly hurt stopping a runaway at Ninth and I Stee. horse owned by J B Murrell Masters. Entries mention Joyce Engraving, Star Building Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges, and Piedmont Printing.

J. T.D. Pyres la. Ave D. J. Dennis Murrell

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