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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1905

Page

4

Rev John T Huddle Praises Roosevelt Faith and Reform Wave

Rev John T Huddle of St Pauls delivers a sermon praising Roosevelt for square dealing anti graft and reform. He lauds prosperity public conscience awakenings and the president’s Thanksgiving proclamation while urging continued vigilance against corruption and abuses in rail rates and insurance. He notes a new era of investigation and public accountability led by Christian faith.

John T. Huddle St. Paul's Roosesett Ncrmort St Paula Biggish Lutheran Church H Sterts Louset Roosevelt France Eiala

Five Hundred Fed at Mission Rooms Thanksgiving Dinner

More than three unemployed and penniless men and women were served yesterday at the Central Union Mission Hall in Logan Arena northwest. A Thanksgiving dinner was provided in the great hall with long tables for about twenty five per squad, a steady flow of recipients, and a meal of roast turkey dressing bacon beans cranberry bread mince pie coffee tea and milk. The event ran with orderly lines and each person received a ticket.

Mission Rooms Central Union Munalon Logans Arena Annapois

Central Union Mineron Distributes 700 Thanksgiving Baskets

A fragment notes that 700 baskets were sent to poor families by the Central Union Mineron. Each basket contained turkey or chicken, potatoes, oatmeal, coffee, tea, sugar, flour, bread, onions, and turnips, with portions adjusted to family size. The text also mentions a seating entitlement and a place at a table.

Central Union Mineron

Quiet Thanksgiving Observed in Washington

Thanksgiving day passed quietly in Washington with government work halted and most residents home. Churches held services, theaters and afternoon sports drew crowds, and charitable groups provided meals to the needy and baskets to families. Prisoners and hospital inpatients received thoughtful donations as clubs held gatherings and football games drew small crowds.

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Origin of the National Thanksgiving Day

A historical note traces how the annual Thanksgiving was established not by Lincoln but during Andrew Johnson's presidency. A committee from the First Congregational Church urged Johnson on October 3, 1865, to set a yearly day of thanks, leading to the last Thursday of November celebration now common nationwide. The piece lists committee members and notes the church's early ties and notable figures such as Rev. H. Boynton and Gen. Henry V. Boynton, plus surviving original congregants.

First Congregational Church Lincoln Andrew Johnson Johnson B. F. Morris William Robingon William Wheeler W. &. Bailey E. L Stevens G. E. Williamson W. RR. Hooper C. 5. Mattoon Dr. H. Darber H. A. Brewster O. H. Bliss A. I Raymond L. Deane A. T. Longley J. H. Johnson J.P. Séhnaon Frst B. Boynton Henry V. Boynton Board of Education Boynton Wage House of Representatives Congress Capitol United States P. Giddings Jerome F Johnson J. B. Eyer Misa Emily B. Nobingon Mise Mary L. Robinson

Thanksgiving Sermon Denounces Senate Corruption in Chevynase

Rev. Dr. T. F. Childs of All Saints Episcopal Church Chevynase denounced public corruption and disclosed disclosures in insurance and the United States Senate. He praised Roosevelt Folk and Jerome while cautioning that some senators are tainted and several may face jail or have already faced conviction.

T. F. Childs Rostor All Saints' Episcopal Parish Chevynase Tfe Insurance United States Senate Roosevelt Folk Jerome Childs Clay Webster Calhoun Senate

Gunton Temple and Foundry Methodist Union Service

Rev Dr Allison of Gunton Temple preached a Thanksgiving Sermon at the union of Gunton Temple Presbyterian and Foundry Methodist Episcopal churches. Rev Robert Moore presided and special music was rendered. the congregation was large and the year was praised with Psalm and hymn.

Dr. Allison Gunton-Temple

Philippines Market and Finance Proposals in Curtis Bill

Annual report by Col Clarence R Edwards urges Congress to create markets and affordable credit for Filipino farmers. Supports Curtis Bill for free import of Philippine goods with 23 percent Dingley duty on sugar and tobacco, and proposes a private bank, the Philippines Agricultural Bank, to fund loans secured by land and crops. Railways bids to open December 15. British flag dominates Ocean Carrying Trade with Americans increasing share in 1905.

Philippine Islands Congress Clarence R. Edwards Bureau of Insular Affairs Mlade Col. Edwards Curtis Bt Philippines Ways and Means Committee Hons Tod United States Spain Philippines Commission Philippines Agricultural Bank Philippine Commission Washington Manila Serio Great Britain Germany

Merriment at Orphans Ball by Catholic Knights of America

The annual Thanksgiving entertainment for St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum was held at Convention Hall with 1,000 attendees. Rev Father Stafford praised the group, and Prof J R Fureinger received a gold medal for directing Furstinger's band as the event closed with refreshments and dancing.

Catholic Knights of America District of Columbia St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum Convention Hall K and Fifth Streets St. Joseph's Asylum Father Stafford Catholic Knights Edward J. Hannan J. R Fureinger Furstiger

Honor Garrison and Tourgee Emancipation Address

Hundreds of African Americans gathered at Metropolitan AME Church to honor William Lloyd Garrison and Albion W. Tourgée, praised as friends of freedom. Speakers defended civil and political rights, criticized industrial emancipation, and a Niagara movement pledge was signed by attendees.

Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church William Lioyd Garrison Albion W. Tourger Friends of Freedom D. K Watson George H. White K. M. Hershaw Buffalo Baltimore and Return Pennsylvania Railroad Congressional

Hotels and guests listed from many cities and hotels

A long list of guests and their hotels in cities including Baltimore Boston Philadelphia New York Chicago and more. Names, spouses and hotel affiliations fill a syndicated notice of travelers staying at prominent houses such as National Metropolitan Shoreham New Willard Ebbitt and others across states from Alabama to West Virginia.

Fragmentary Names From Transcribed Notices

A garbled OCR list presents scattered names and places including Hem ES Schoofield Btkina 8 H Masse Charleston National George B Gortz Charles ton St James CANADA James Carruthers Montreal Raleigh M Palmer Maloney Ottewa Shoreham ENGLAND W Curtis Thomson London Shoreham FRANCE County D Adhemar Paris Raleigh PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Harold M Pitt Manila Raleigh SANDWICH ISLANDS I M Hatch and wife Mrs Hatch Honolulu New Willard UNITED STATES ARMY Henry Weasel Raletet A M Falmer Ebbitt Capt Fornes Nathyal UNITED STATES NAVY A W Proctor Gorton

Canada James Carruthers Montreal Raleigh M. Palmer Maloney Ottewa Shoreham England W. Curtis ‘Thomson and United States Navy A. W. Proctor Gorton

Behold the Man autographed limited edition release

Pollock’s Behold the Man from Oberammergau is offered again with a special autograph edition limited to 1000 copies. The author, a leading American novelist and playwright, notes the work as potentially his strongest yet. The price is $1.00.

Oberammergau Mr. Pollock Harry Thurston Peck

Dr MacArthur Praises Jerome At Thanksgiving Sermon

At Calvary Baptist Church in New York on November 30 Dr Robert Mac Arthur preached a Thanksgiving sermon praising William Travers Jerome. The audience applauded as he lauded Jerome for opposing political bosses and inspiring young Americans to challenge corrupt power.

New York Robert MacArthur Calvary Baptist Church America Folk Atlantic Pacific Weaver Colby Jerome William Travers Jerome Dr. MacArthur Thand

Rockefeller Gave Turkeys and Thanksgiving Joy in Westchester

Wealthy New Yorkers with country places in Westchester celebrated Thanksgiving with hunts, golf, and dinners at the Ardeley, Casino, and Knollwood Country Club. John D. Rockefeller Jr. hosted many employees with turkeys and chickens, while Mrs. Helen Gould gave turkeys to the poor and hosted orphans at Woody Crest near Irvington. Separate item notes a Thanksgiving pardon issued by Gov. Herrick of Ohio for Jefferson Shanks, a Miami County murder convict.

Bow Westchester County Washington Post White Plains N. Y Ardeley, Casino Knollwood Country Club John D. Rockefeller Fpocantino Hills Orvers Folk Missouri Misa Helen Gould Jllyndhorst Misa Gould Woody Crest Irvington Columbus Ohio Herrick Jefferson Shanks Miami County Ufe Bhanks

Smithsonian Regents May Refuse Freer Offer for Art Collection

Regents of the Smithsonian Institution will meet next Tuesday to discuss Charles L. Freer’s offer of an art collection valued at 600000 and a building costing 500000. The collection includes 500 to 1000 Whistler etchings lithographs paintings and oriental works. Freer requires no additions after his death and control over the building design for the Freer Gallery if accepted.

Smithsonian Institution Charles L. Freer Oman James McNeill Whistler Colection Freer

Accident Leads to Arm Injury in Skiff Incident

John F. Van Horn of 543 Fourteenth Street Southeast was accidentally shot in the arm by his son while punning in a skiff on the Western Branch. The elder Van Horn was taken to the Washington Hospital for possible amputation as doctors decide on necessary treatment.

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