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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1914
Page
6
Cardinal Gibbons officiated a solemn high mass at Sacred Heart Church, urging Christians to imitate Christ’s compassion especially for the poor and suffering. He administered 297 confirmations to children and 47 adults, then joined a reception with clergy and university figures.
Thomas Adama of Ottawa told an illustrated lecture at the Masonic Temple that Congress will eventually aid Washington housing efforts. He praised the city as a garden spot with shaded streets and parks and warned against slums seen in Europe. Proceeds will go to the Belgian relief fund.
Washington news reports a sharp surge of citizen anger as strict blue law enforcement closes stores and druggists on Sunday. Sheriff Hardy says he must enforce the law, while Deputy Garrison condemns it as antiquated and harmful to the public. A meeting is planned to challenge the policy in court.
Mrs Rosa Groff of the city wins 2707.78 against New York Life Insurance in Circuit Court No 2 presided by Justice Stafford. The suit sought payment on a policy on her husband Adam Groff who disappeared April 25, 1. Absence of seven years used as death. Lawyers Gertman Ridout for plaintiff. McKenney Viannonry Hitz Craighill for defendant company. Numerous named witnesses and attendees listed in the filing.
Bishop Thomas J. Shahan presided at St Martin’s Church North Capitol and T streets for confirmation of 176 candidates including adult converts. He was assisted by Rev. Eugene N. Hannan Rev. Dr. William J. Kerby Rev. Eugene A. Hannan and Rev. William J. Carroll with sermon by Rev. An assistant preacher.
Commissioner William H. Osborn announced regulations fixing income tax on quarters heat and light allowances mileage reimbursements and subsistence in travel. The value of quarters and heat is income and the mileage difference is income while actual travel expenses are not income. He said the government should not withhold tax and allow officers to match the accounting.
Senator Hoxe Smith and Counselor Robert Lansing at the State Department discuss difficulties in exporting cotton with copper and contraband items. He recommends organized shipments from Galveston New Orleans and Savannah with turpentine and rosin as ballast, routed via Holland to reach Germany and Austria, urging no contraband aboard to avoid controversy.
A batch of police briefs lists robberies and misfortunes in Washington area. Stolen items include tires and rims worth 155 dollars from George Y Wheeler. 40 dollars from Winfield Lee. 10 dollars in fresh meats from George W Burrill. a German silver handbag with money and tickets from Ernest Mechlin. a fur coat from Mattie Bailey. a 1 foot bateau from William Hunter. a tire from Fred May. two leather bound tires worth 8 dollars from Richard Lamb. jewelry and a 50 dollar gold watch belonging to William J Wallace and Harry McNanigal. a gold band bracelet valued 260 dollars from Mrs Thomas Tassiler. Police appeal for Edna Goodman missing from Broad Branch area. Georgiana Jackson, 18, a prisoner, found semiconscious in station house with gas on. Thomas Maher injured cranking a car. Sgt. John Catts slated for promotion in the vice squad. Miss Mary Mudd knocked down by a southbound auto at Fourteenth and N Streets, not seriously hurt.
Local ads list groceries and prices from J.T. S. Pyles Stores and Donnelly Groceries including potatoes, bacon, flour, evaporated fruits, and canned goods. Also promotes lunch at Mekstein's, corsages from Shaffer's Violets, family wash prices from Forman Laundry, and fountain pen services at Fountain Pen Shop with contact details.
Washington Elks held their annual memorial meeting at Polits Theater with 2,003 attendees as the Secretary of State delivered the address. He urged fraternal orders like the Elks to play a larger role in world peace through social welfare and brotherhood, noting the soul and human duty beyond justice, and praising the organization as a teacher of human solidarity. The service featured the Church of the Ascension Choir and Marina Band, with remembrances read for deceased lodge members Herbert Hhimamhrey Henry T. Werskell Franklin J Britt Willman P. Liggett Ernest W Emery George A Golhul d Frank J Selau James G Spaulding William Householder Sanford B. Woodward.
Names listed show multiple newborns with parents including Wakefield Walker Vo MiCcae Hort Wastington Pintinge Parker Welmee. Correct spellings uncertain due to OCR errors but indicate several births confirmed by families and relatives.
Death notices list several individuals with ages and hospital affiliations including John F. Deavers age 29, James F. Tiley 56, Georgiana Cooper 28, and others across Providence and Creedmen's Hospital with fragmented addresses and garbled text. The item presents as a brief obituary roundup from a local newspaper.
A campaign against substituting inferior imitations of trusted brands reaches consumers directly. Manufacturers warn that substitutes dilute value, urging buyers to demand the real article backed by years of reputation and Pure Food safeguards. The industry notes court actions help little without public insistence on receiving the true product.
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