Endowment House Oaths Hearings Highlight Mormon Plural Marriage
The Senate Privileges and Elections Committee heard more testimony on Mormon endowment oaths and a alleged plural marriage of Abram Cannon to Lillian Hamlin in 1895. Mrs Fred Ellis, Abram Cannons first wife, testified to Cannon marrying Lillian Hamlin after his deathbed confession. August Lundstrom, a church elder, described multiple temple rites and oaths of sacrifice and retribution, the law of sacrifice, and the oath to avenge Joseph Smiths blood. The session was delayed by weather and resumed with further questioning of James H Wallis Jr and others. The witness described church tensions and doubts about church teachings while noting Cannon died shortly after the marriage. The committee planned to resume hearings at 10 a.m.
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Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Reed Smeot
Endowment House
Apostle Abram Cannon
Lillian Hamin
Smith
Los Angeles
Fred Ellis
Salt Lake
Abram Cannon
A. S Worthington
Smoot
James H. Wallis, Jr
Wallis
Gaths
Owen
August Lundstrom
Sweden
United States
Utah
Logan
Joseph Smith
Lundstrom
Ellis
Angus Cannon
Lillian Hamlin
Ells
Lillian Wamii
Lillian
David
Abram
Lian Hamlin
Cannon
Lil Han
Canson
Miss Hamlin
High Seas
Fie
Woman's missionary group denounces Mormon practices discussion
The Washington district Methodist Episcopal Church women held a quarterly meeting at Hamline M E Church. Mrs Maria Weed led an afternoon address denouncing Mormon practices and urging women to act against the evil, drawing frequent applause. Other listed participants included Mrs J Ellen Foster and Rev Lucien Clark.
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Maria Weed
Congress
J. H. Allen
S .M. Lake
F. T. Israel
Ela L. Stinemetz
D. Olin Leech
C. W. Brown
C . Gallagher
D. B. Street
H. M. Rider
Lucien Clark
D. D
J. Ellen Foster
Lydia_ Hi. Tilton
Robert M. Moore
W. F. Rodrick
Ada A. Fowler
E. D. Huntley
B. L. Harvey
Elizabeth Pierce
S. D. la Fetra
M. 3. Huston
Hitchcock seeks Senate reconsideration of pension clerks cut
Secretary Hitchcock asks the Senate to reconsider an Interior Department clerks cut tied to the Pension Office staffing. He notes about forty clerks were detailed to Interior work, carrying salaries totaling various amounts, and warns that dropping them would cripple pension operations while arguing the change lacks departmental approval and contradicts established detail practices.
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Hitchcock
Ware
Senate
Pension Office
House
Interior Department
House Appropriations Committee
Board of Pension Appeals
Thhey
Bill to Extend Massachusetts Avenue Aims at Capital Beauty
Senator McComas of Maryland introduces a bill to extend and improve Massachusetts Avenue and Boundary Avenue in the Northwest National Capital area. The measure argues the development will provide a primary traffic thoroughfare, link with Naval Observatory and American University, and connect major avenues while offering land dedication at about 8 percent of value. The bill carries a $150,000 appropriation.
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McComas
Massachusetts Avenue
National Capital
Senate
Maryland
Boundary Avenue
Washington
Naval Observatory
Episcopal Cathedral School
American University
Wisconsin Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
Rock Creek Park
Judge Stockbridge Rumored to Be Roosevelt Pick
Special to The Washington Post reports President Roosevelt offered Judge Henry Stockbridge a seat on the District Court of Appeals, replacing Judge Alvey who has resigned. Stockbridge, serving in the Court of Common Pleas, declined comment and remains focused on his duties. Rumors also place Senator McComas as Roosevelt’s likely federal judge choice, with John B. Hanna denying a Stevenson Williams link but noting broad support for Williams among Maryland leaders.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Roosevelt
Henry Stockbridge
Supreme Bench of Baltimore
District Court of Appeals
Alvey
Stockbridge
Court of Common Pleas
Maryland
Senator McComas
Richard H. Alvey
Court of Appeals of
District of Columbia
John B. Hanna
Reublican State Central Committee
White House
Stevenson A. Willliams
Hanna
Williams
Stutler Blackmail and Bribery Case Update
The Board of District Commissioners held an executive session Tuesday afternoon to outline procedure for deciding charges of blackmail and bribery against Warner Stutler, superintendent of street-cleaning, brought by Royal Robinson. No conclusion reached, another meeting planned to review testimony and charges. Paul D. Connor Sr. funeral held at 2 p.m. at his residence 1439 P Street NW, Rev. J. G. Butler officiating. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery. Wallbearers drawn from Connor family.
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Stutler
Board of District Commissioners
Warner Stutler
Royal Robinson
Paul D. Connor
P Street
J. G. Butler
Luther Place Memorial Church
Glenwood Cemetery
Fire safety rules urged for theaters by district chief
Fire Chief Belt submitted recommendations to the District Commissioners after inspecting theater skylights during a heavy snowstorm. He urges that automatic skylights and fire escapes be kept ice free and tested before each show, that private firemen focus on theater duties, and that regular firemen position near the fire alarm box during performances for quicker response.
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Belt
Chief Belt
Legal definition of hotel cited in ashes removal opinion
Corporation Counsel renders opinion to Commissioners that ashes from licensed boarding houses flats for two to four families and foreign legations used as residences by staff must be removed by the contractor. Minor’s complaint of missing ashes was denied since lodging houses with more than twenty-five rooms are excluded from contractor collection. The hotel definition hinges on a 25 room threshold in the excise act.
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Corporation Counsel
B. I. Minor
Thirteenth Street
Duvall
Minor
Act of Congress
Pneumonia Still Leads in District Deaths This Week
District report for week ending December 10 shows pneumonia as the leading cause of death with 16 fatalities, followed by consumption 15 and heart, kidney, and stroke deaths. Total deaths 125, up 2 from last week and down 5 from 1903. Contagious cases: typhoid 226, diphtheria 85, scarlet fever 4. Births reported 121: 75 white, 42 colored.
President asks for district reply on Downey letter
Secretary Barnes writes for the President directing the District Commissioners to report on complaints from William F. Downey of 1622 L Street NW. The letter seeks details on Police Court trials vagrancy arrests and beggar control the vesting of pardoning power in the District and related matters raised last Saturday.
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William F. Downey
Barnes
L Street Northwest
Responses to Appeal Warns of Severe Weather Strain
The article notes unusually harsh weather and rising demand as authorities urge continued support for the Associated Charities and Citizens' Relief Association. Treasurer John Joy Edson thanks contributors who sent funds to the general office at 11 G Street or to Holgan’s business location in the Washington Loan and Trust Building. Names listed include Philip K. Reily, John F. Hills, Annie Eaton, George B. Browne, Judge Charies Bundy, Eldred G. Williams, Caroline J. Graham, M. E. James, and F. Low.
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Associated Charities
Citizens’ Relief Association
John Joy Edson
Holgan
Washington Loan and Trust
Philip K. Reily
John F. Hills
Annie, M, Eaton
George B. Browne
Judge Charies
Bundy
Eldred G
George B
Smoke Law Clash Over Enforcement in District
District officials spar over the smoke law with Health Officer Woodward denying lax enforcement. Commissioner Macfarland cites prosecutions and calls for more inspectors while West criticizes the department. Hearings before the House Appropriations subcommittee continue as commissioners push for stronger penalties and more police aid.
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Macfarland
West
Col
Biddle
Oficer
Health Department
Commissionera
Congress
Fourteenth Street
Pastor Lays Cornerstone for St Pauls M E Church South
The cornerstone for St Pauls M E Church South in the northern city section was laid yesterday afternoon at Second and 8 streets NW. Rev P W Jeffries led the ceremony with help from Southern Methodist Church representatives from Washington and nearby areas. A copper box in the stone contains local newspapers, church papers, a Bible, hymn book, and names of church leaders and the building committee. The church, organized September 13, has 82 members. Until completion, services will be at L B Cannon’s residence, 65 Rhode Island Ave. The brick edifice will cost about $18,000.
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New Methodist Church
St. Paul’s
M. HE. Church
P. W. Jeffries
Southern Methodist Church of Washington
Washington Post
Washington Star
St. Paul's Church
L. 8
Cannon
Rhode Island Avenue
Methodist Clergy Participate in Equity Court Procee dings
LANDS CASE IN PROGRESS Mrs. Henrietta Anderson sues her father Attorney Francis P. B. Sands seeking an accounting and removal as trustee under the will of his late wife. Hearing before Justice Anderson in Equity Court No. 1 spanned most of the day with filings, exhibits, and opening statements by Wilton Lambert for Mrs. Anderson.
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Wilton
Lambert
Lambert & Baker
Anderson
R. Ross Perry & Son
Sands
Corcoran Thom
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