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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1908

Page

2

Cornerstone Ceremonies At Immaculate Conception School

Bishop Donahue leads cornerstone laying for the Immaculate Conception School for Boys on Eighth Street Northwest. Procession, Marine Band, and St. Benedict histories cited as part of a ceremony marking the new four story building to house classrooms, gym, and parish facilities with plans dating to 1864 and Georgetown College origins.

Immaculate Conception School For Boys Highth Donetine Wheeling Eighth Congregational Guard of Marine Nent. Santelmann United States Donahue J. D. Marr Church of the Immaculate Conception St. Mark Prince of the Apostles Alexandria Christ St. Benedict Monte Cassino Western Europe St. Cohurbla Doire-Calgaich Dalr-magh Wid Iona Lindesfarne Hebrides Armagh Clonard St. Augustine Aystriaus Gregory Thanet Kent England New Mexico Texas Florida California New Orleans Detroit Mississippi Valley Maryland Pennsylvania Cathlics Cath Glcs Georgetown College Visitation Sisters Georgetown District of Columbia Catholic University Immaculate Conception Immaculate Conception Free School P. F. McCarty B. Stanley Simmons

Old Virginia Fish Roe and beer ads from J T D Pyles stores

Local city bulletin notes indicate sales of Old Virginia Fish Roe at 2 cans for 2 cents and a history of Hearic's beer sales for twenty years. The ad emphasizes Maerzen and Senate brewery bottling, with a continued claim of the same old place and contact shorthand.

Old Virginia Fish Roe J.T. D. Pyles Hearic’s Tt— Maerzen Senate—brewery Ingtonting Company China Jewel Gas CA Muddimah @ Co Ithate

Washington Sweats Less Than Other Cities Yesterday

Washington recorded a cooler day while several U S cities hit higher temperatures. Weather bureau readings showed a peak around three pm with Washington downtown thermometers signaling as much as seven degrees higher noon shade. The day carried no heat prostrations and officials predicted a warmer return with Washington regaining heat prominence soon.

Washington United States Weather Bureau Registera Sinence Washington

Pleads for the Home Open Air Service in Franklin Park

Open air services in Franklin Park under the M C A. yesterday drew several hundred attendees. Rev. Bailey preached on The Home stressing family duty and unity, urging members to stand by kin and shield relatives in trouble. He compared American families to national heritage, citing presidents and famed lineages. Dr. Barber sang solos as services are planned again next Sunday at game hour.

Franklin Park America Adames Washingtons Roosevelts Joan KR. Barber

Tales of the Church. Dr. Shaw on the church as Christ

Dr. Shaw, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church in Chicago, preached at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. He argued that the church should be the incarnation of Christ, reproducing Jesus in life, compassion, and mission. urging believers to seek and save the lost through active outreach and personal piety.

Shaw John Balcom Shaw Chicago New York Avenue Dr. Radcliffe Paul Christ Jesus

Injury develops lockjaw death after foot injury

John Brown colored of 716 Twenty third street northwest died at Freedman’s Hospital from lockjaw caused by an injured foot crushed in a railroad accident in Buffalo New York about two weeks earlier. He was hospitalized in Buffalo for several days then brought to this city last Friday and admitted to Breedman’s Hospital Friday afternoon. His jaws were tightly locked.

John Brown Twenty Third Street Freedman's Hospital Buffalo N. Y Brown Breedman’s _Hospital

Penitentiary Reform Arguments for Short Term Custody

A citizen argues for short term penitentiaries over jails to separate petty offenders from hardened criminals, provide work and discipline, and improve sanitary conditions. He cites clothing, sanitation, and structured routines as essential, urging detention centers to teach law obedience and reduce crime through reform.

Frederick Dyer Collapses While Swimming at Chevy Chase Lake

Frederick Dyer, 20, nearly drowned while crossing Chevy Chase Lake yesterday. His weak knee gave way midstream, prompting a rescue by companions M J Boucher, S R Golibart Jr, L H Green, and H C Lamson. Dyer, known for Columbia Stars and Central High School teams, was pulled to shore exhausted and later cared for at home.

Frederick Dyer Chevy Chase Lake Dyer Columbia Stars Central M. J. Boucher R. Golibart, Jr L. H. Green H. C. Lamson

Crowdy Fails to Appear as Footwashers Leader Takes Charge

Elder Joe Crowdy, new head of the Footwashers, did not conduct yesterday's meetings as some members expected after newspaper notices announced his succession to his late uncle Prophet Crowdy. Jenepa Crowdy reportedly returned to Philadelphia, with members hopeful Crowdy's authority will be recognized where the sect holds tabernacles.

Joe’ Crowdy Footwashers Crowdy Jenepa Crowdy Phiadelph Washington

Stabbing in Pig Alley Leaves One Man Injured

In Pig alley southwest yesterday morning Daniel Young 21 of 907 HK Street Southwest was stabbed during a fight by Wilfred Buckner another Young man. Young was taken to hospital and Buckner charged with assault with a deadly weapon at the fourth precinct.

Pig Alley Daniel Young HK Street Whifred Buckner Young Himernn

Police Capture After Bridge Standoff with Vagrant Jones

Seventh precinct officers Cannady and Shepherd arrested Examett Jones, a 40 year old Black man, yesterday morning after he resisted at the canal bridge foot of Thirty fourth street NW. Jones, wielding a club, fought police and was subdued and taken to the station house. He says he recently arrived from Norfolk Virginia and may be wanted elsewhere. If not, he will face vagrancy and assault charges in court after further inquiry into his past record.

Cannady and Shepherd Examett Jones Thirtyfourth Hings Joes

Utes Return Homeward After Long March From Sioux Lands

Indian bureau officials expect the renegade Utes to reach their former Utah reservation amid cautious government handling. About 400 returnees trek slowly with cavalry escort and wagons supplying provisions, seeking to avoid clashes with wary settlers while adjusting to new and old homes and strict game and work laws.

Indian Bureau Utah South Dakota Hedparse Bureau Washington - Taate

Mrs J A Logan Loses Check On Morning Drive

John A Logan reports a $50 check lost yesterday while driving near Soldiers Home and Park Road. The check vanished from Mrs Logan's purse, she believes it occurred between the home grounds and Park Road during the morning.

John A Logan Stoneleigh Court Mra Trogan Soldiers Park Road

Self Delusion About Coffee and Health Echoes Across Readers

A reader recounts a lifelong coffee habit causing daily headaches and a shift to Postum. The anecdote highlights self deception about indulgences and claims health improves after switching beverages. The piece emphasizes personal testimony over scientific detail and notes the reader’s family initially blamed coffee.

Bertillon preliminary notice on death classification adoption

A preliminary announcement by Dr Bertillon indicates that the International Classification of Causes of Death will be undertaken next year. The plan, supported by the International Statistical Institute and the American Medical Association, aims to standardize mortality data across nations for morbidity and hospital statistics.

Ber Tillon Public Health and Marine-Hospital Service International Classification of International Statistical Institute Chicago Paris Acregust United States American Medical Association Wkabington International Congress of Hygiene and Bertillon Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pretich

Colored Congress to Meet at Cosmopolitan Temple

The thirty sixth annual session of the National Christian Congress colored will convene at Cosmopolitan Temple Baptist Church on W street between Ninth and Tenth NW next Thursday. Rev. Dr Sizhon P W Drew will give the welcoming address, followed by a response from Prof W Coles of Virginia. Rev Dr Robinson, president, will preside. thirty six states will be represented.

National Christian Congress Cosmopolitan Temple Baptist Church Ninth Tenth Streets Sizhon P. W. Drew W. Coles Robinson

Birthday Party Tragedy Ends in Fatality

A chaotic birthday gathering led to a general fight with several strangers present. Anthony, identified as a brother-in-law, was arrested as a result of the incident and the death that occurred during the celebration. Further details remain unclear from the fragmentary report.

Anthony

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