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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1905
Page
13
A pastor analyzes modern rich behavior citing Luke 12 20 and labels wealth hoarding as a sin. He argues money should aid others, not secure pride and comfort, warning that wealth without generosity harms the soul and society.
Dr J P Plunket of Augusta Georgia preaches at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in August, sharing insights on Lora Clive and Lady Hamilton. He is a Southern Baptist leader who served as moderator of the Fort Worth General Assembly in May and maintains a long friendship with pastor Wallace Ratcliffe.
In a rhetorical address, Dr Plunket argues that belief in God grounds life aims and condemns worldly vanity. He contrasts religious creed with earthly ambition, cites royal splendor and Lady Hamilton as cautions, and urges readers to live for divine commandments rather than fame or wealth.
Rev. C. C. Pierce, stationed at Fort Myer Va, preached at St Johns Protestant Episcopal Church and at St Albans on alternate Sundays. He spoke of world progress toward humane governance and peace, urging Christian living to prevent disease and promote a sound mind in a sound body.
Dr Barbour of Lake Avenue Rochester preached at Calvary Baptist Church on Acts 1 8 urging Christians to be witnesses. He recalled a New York ladies Swanee remark about Buddhists and urged reading the Bible as a story with understanding and faith rather than open minded pride.
Miss Mars stand lectures Wednesday and Sunday evenings on Oriental philosophy. Her remarks emphasize wealth and power as stored up in thought, with a provocative view that the world’s resources are ours for the taking.
A discussion on inspiration highlights living in harmony with the divine through thoughts and meditation. Homer Hoch, son of Gov. Hoch, remains in recovery from malaria and indigestion after a trip home to Topeka. An oncoming switchman accident left William Acres with a broken ankle, treated at Providence Hospital, and Dr. A B Storch remains in frail health after paralysis. A local floor covering sale at Moses’ features carpets and rugs.
The article notes a shortage of traditional English and Irish club servants who now prefer hotel work for higher salaries and tips. Italian and other continental staff, plus Greeks, are filling club roles as houses committees tolerate lax standards. To keep old staff, clubs may need higher wages or tip acceptance.
Early yesterday John Hurley of 60 K Street Northwest woke to a man trying to enter his home through the first floor bathroom. Police from the Sixth precinct arrested Thomas Grady Underwood before the bathroom door was opened, charging him with attempted housebreaking.
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