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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1914
Page
7
The Vatican shows mournful scenes as Pope Pius X lies in state for viewing. Cardinals in violet wear mourning while officials begin preparations for a simple funeral and the conclave to elect a successor is anticipated for September. An ailing sister’s death adds to the sorrow in Rome as the world follows the papal transition.
The Secretary of State released the official report of Pope Leo XIII’s death on Thursday at 1 a.m. Rome time after a long illness. Cardinals Mal, De Lal, Ferrate, Aglard, Pompli, and Berafini are named potential candidates. Embalming completed, crowds gather, and Vatican guards secure the palace as Italian authorities note no special precautions are needed. Cardinal Gibbons prepares for the conclave sailing from New York to Naples with Bishop Stickney.
Report describes the death of Pope Pius X and the notice to Mgr Bonzano in Rome. It covers the Vatican actions, the interim governance by Cardinal Della Volpe, and preparations for a conclave within about ten days. It notes mourning rites, church ceremonies at St Patrick's, and delays due to pastorabsences.
Miss Mary Pauline Abbott daughter of the late Senator Sylvester J Abbott and Mrs Abbott of Milford married Prof Richard Mortimer Browning of Baltimore at Christ Episcopal Church with Archdeacon Thompson officiating. About 250 guests attended. The couple will live in Greensboro North Carolina where Browning lectures on organ at Greensboro College for Women. Both graduates of Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore. Abbott’s father held a government post in Washington under Roosevelt.
Stage stars from Paris join the open air fete in Carcassonne's Theater Antique with Macbeth and Horace. Albert Lambert plays Horace with strong realism, while Madeleine Roch and Marcelia Frappa headline the French company enhancing the festival season.
The passage paints Carcassonne as a divided city split by the Aude river with a thirteenth century bridge. Its fortifications draw interest, while Caesar and later rulers faded in Roman history. The text shifts to a Shakespearian stage notion and a Jesuit appointment, detailing Father Werng and Pope Pius.
Rome reports Father Francis Xavier Wernz known as the Black Pope died of diabetes after a long period of anxiety over war. The Jesuit general’s death could delay a conclave to elect his successor during World War I, as provincial leaders cannot easily reach Rome. Wernz, born in Württemberg, joined the Society at fifteen and became superior in 1908, seen as progressive and energetic.
The President intends a weekend rest trip along the Atlantic coast aboard the Mayflower, likely starting Saturday. White House officials say the plan aims to give the President needed repose, with details awaiting final confirmation.
Mrs Howe expresses gratitude for the courteous treatment she and her family received from French authorities aboard the France, unaware of her identity, who aided comfort. She traveled with her daughter Mrs Cothran and granddaughter Miss Josephine Cothran, who cheered watchers with a bilingual greeting as the ship neared the pier. The France carried about 1,400 Americans from Havre. other lines like Stampalia brought additional evacuees.
Military personnel shifts and assignments across the Army and Navy listed for imminent reporting and temporary duty. Officers named include Col Hichmonf F. Davis Maj David J. Daker Jr Frank N. Tacor Vern Furnell Tirner M. Lord Allen J. Greer Berge Dart and others. postings span Fort Leavenworth San Francisco Norfolk Newport and ships moving from Hampton Roads to Boston and New York.
Naval orders list personnel transfers and assignments at Norfolk and other ports. Linet Laird moves from Ree string to Norfolk on September 1 1914. Lieutenants Cake Rockwell Bowman Thomas Smith handle detachments, at Nashville East Lake City Nome and other stations. Ensign Tiley Jarvis Eure Mendelson festival events and academy postings noted.
Valeria Alvey, aged 15, was linked to Charles H. Turner in a case in Los Angeles. Turner pled guilty to mistreating the girl and faces a possible ten year sentence unless he agrees to educate her until she reaches legal marriage age, under bond and court supervision.
The New York peace parade plan received presidential approval for August 2 with no flags and no speaking. A committee led by Mrs. He Villard and Miss Lillian Ward communicated with the White House to ensure neutrality and alignment with the President's appeal to Americans to abstain from taking sides in the European war.
Special to The Wellington Post Bar Harbor Me Aug 3 Mrs John W Astor and Edgar Scott of Philadelphia defeated Mr and Mrs L P Reed of New York 6 2 6 3 in the mixed doubles at the swimming club They played well together Scott passing opportunities to Mrs Astor and her precise returns The pair advance toward the semifinals and then another game with Miss Katherine Force and C Dodge followed, losing 6 0 6 4
Special to The Waablugcon Pear from Narragansett Pier Aug 2 Hampton Institute students staged an open air pageant on the Point Judith Country Club lawn. Scenes included the smoking of the peace pipe Cherokees dance and Apache war dance with a cotton picking portrayal. Students travel New England coast presenting festivals at resorts for patrons including Mrs Valentine Kane Converse Norris Bonaparte and Prescott.
Ocean liner movements listed include the Rotterdam from New York docking at Rotterdam, the Fenane from Barre arriving at New Tark, and the Ceitle from New York bound for Liverpack.
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