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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1914

Page

14

Blue Laws Revolt in Blame on the Sheriff

The Maryland blue laws are enforced across Prince Georges County with Sheriff Hardy ready to apply punishments to Sabbath breakers. Fines include tobacco, lashes, stocks, and even tongue-boring offenses, drawing protest at Hyattsville meeting where critics cite archaic laws and church influence.

Biso Washington Post Hyattsville Maryland Prince Georges Stnty Hardy Prince Georges Hyattsville Mano Hall Naleh C. S

Fate of Star of the West in Civil War history

The article recalls the Star of the West, a federal gunboat sunk by Confederates early in the Civil War and later seen near Yazoo River. It notes the vessel’s capture, reuse on the Mississippi and tributaries, and final sinking on the Tallahatchie River near Port Pemberton. The piece recounts its identity and a nineteenth century discussion of its fate, referencing James Gillespie and an 1880s Washington Post report.

Perro Fort Panitar Star of the West Garrigan Atlant Mississippi River Tallahachie Alan Yazoo Thrivis Greenwood Tess Lea ISB Genevant Bird Fort Pemberton Tallahachia Shea Raniaith Kames Port Temberton Federal Avita Guilespie Bent'eman James Gillespie Sh.p

Reunion Service Marks Former Rector’s 43 Years Ago

Members of the Protestant Episcopal Archdiocese of Anacostia gathered for corporate communion at the regular 11 o clock service yesterday in memory of a rector who began the parish history. The Rev Wiliam Oscar Roome presided as guest Rev John McE McKe, the first rector, reflected on the old brick church building where services were held before the present structure. The service was led by rector emeritus Rev Woolard Davenport, with the choir directed by William Seuntle berg and the hymn Blest Be the Tie That Binds replacing a Gloria.

I Manuyel Protestant Episcopal Anacostia Wiliam Oscar Roome John McE McKe Tech H Woolard Davenport Che Waliam Seuntleberg Sarge

Their Married Life A hasty farewell stirs Helen in Springfield

Helen travels to meet Warren on a business trip and reaches the hotel alone after misplacing his meeting details. She writes letters, awaits his arrival, endures unfulfilled expectations, and finally shares a tender moment with Warren despite his focus on work and plans for a theater outing.

Elen Springfeld Warren Helen Louise Nyne Wes

Goelet to Host New Year Fest at Grenmere

Robert Goelet plans a large New Year entertainment at Grenmere, miles from Goshen, with trotting races on the lake. Local stables including Brook Farm, Parkway Farm, Glenmere Stable, Riverside Farm, Monte Cristo Stable and others will send horses to compete.

Washington Post Goshen N. Y Robert Goelet Elsis Whelen Goelet Henry Crews, Jr New York Grenmere Richard Delafield Brook B A Bulkley Parkway Farm Mr. Goelet Glenmere W. KE Dickergon Riverside Farm John R. Townsend Monte Cristo

Soissons Letter Details German Destruction in Northeastern France

A Frenchwoman in Soissons writes of brutal bombardment and German destruction during the Marne retreat. She details shelled towns, houses in ruins, looted belongings, and fear as civilians endure a siege, with villages razed and railways used to move troops and supplies.

Holland Edinburgh Scotland France Curfiles Vailly

Waterways at White House conference on Newlands plan

A White House conference will consider action on Senator Newlands plan to create a federal waterways commission. President, Senator Newlands, and Secretaries of Interior, Commerce, Agriculture and War will discuss backing the project and the scope of abolishing existing river and harbor appropriations. The meeting seeks task-force results from ongoing investigations.

Congress Newlands White House Interior, Commerce, Agriculture, and War Sparkman House Rivers and Harbors Committee Interior, Commerce,Agriculture, and War

Vardaman Plans Constitutional Changes on Race

Senator James K. Vardaman of Mississippi will propose amending the Fifteenth and Fourteenth Amendments and seek a bill to segregate white and colored persons on District of Columbia streetcars. A longtime fighter against voting rights for Black citizens, he has lectured nationwide and written extensively on race issues.

James K. Vardaman Mississippi Vardaman Fie District of Columbia United States Senate

Society Notes From Washington Early Winter

SOCIETY CONTINUED FROM &BVENTA PAGE Va in spending part of her holiday vacation with Mr. and Mrs. T. C. McConnell of 417 Fourth street northeast. Mr Meyer Davis had fully recovered from his illness after an appendectomy and has returned to the Willard. Mrs. Arthur A. Codman has arrived in Washington for the holidays and is at the Shoreham. Ensign Richard Evelyn Byrd, U.S.N., who is to marry Miss Ames of Boston in January, was entertained at dinner last night by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Buchanan Byrd Jr.

Mme Laile Vandervelde America Cooper Union New York Charles L. Atterbury East Seventieth Street Washington Vandervelde Janet Wissel Satur ‘Aay Trs Pouth Avenue State Charities Aid Association Thomas Jes Preston, Jr Della William B. Rice James M. Taylor Linda F. Browning Vouletti T. Proctor Ludwig Kagt Misa M. Bruere Olive Pointman Clara B Spence W. B. Harmon Joseph H. Choate Willard J. Straight Abraham Jacob Barnard Sarah Schuyler Butler Margaret Nathan Meyer Ivin W. Martin Carol Lorenz Freda EB. Skirchwey Middle Lakes George Grant Mason Charles J. Fred Pierson, Jr Crosby Cottage Harry P. Robbins Lewis S. Morris Charles Hayden Moses Taylor Payne James C. Parrish Frederic A. Juilliard Henry M. Tilford Frederick H. Colburn Virginia Larme Hattie E. Underwood University of Nevada Mount Lassen California Colburn Yermah the Dorado Edmund Croese London Athanaeum Mrs T. C. McConnell Fourth Street Meyer Davis Arthur A. Codman Shoreham Richard Evelyn Byrd US. N Miss Ames Boston Henry Buchanan Byrd, Jr

Dance to benefit Children’s Country Home Society tonight

Washington society stages a fundraising dance at Rauscher’s to aid the Children’s Country Home. President Mrs Joseph Leiter and officers Mrs Ormady McCami mon Miss Margery Colton and Mrs Fleming Newbold lead committees as ushers assist. The event aims to sustain the home through next summer with generous patronage expected.

Rauscher’s Joseph Leiter Ormady McCamimon Margery Colton Fleming Newbold Chntaren

Band Concert Today By United States Marine Band

This afternoon at 2 o'clock the United States Marine Band performs in barracks with William Tt. Santelmann as leader. The program includes marches and operatic selections such as Rigoletto scenes, Saint-Saens introductions, Tannhauser overture, and The Star Spangled Banner.

United States Marine Trand William Santelmann Marck Universal Freedom Wiliant Tell Albomieaf Bins Danubs Werdt Battet Musi Henry ILC -Saint-Saensa

O'Brien named monsignor at St Peter's Church

Cardinal Gibbons elevates Rev. James M. O'Brien to monsignor during morning rites at St. Peter's Church where 220 children were confirmed. The ceremony drew many Washington and Baltimore clergy and several prominent church figures from St. Cyprian's Holy Cross College St. Mary's seminary and various Washington parishes.

Washington Baltimore St. Cyprian's Clarence Wheeler Church of the Holy Comforter 3. T. Morris St. Peter's James Burns Holy Cross College Walher Barron Redemptionist Order Annapolis Mgr J. J. Dyer St. Mary's Seminary Mer. W. A. Starr Cornus Christi Church Mer W. A. Thomas St. Anne's Georges W. Devine St. John's James F. Machin St. Paul's Joseph Cassidy St. Stephen's Mer. J. T Con Jan St. Daminie’s PB. J. O'Connell St. Vincent de Paul's Paul Griffith St. Augustan'a Hugh L. Curley John L. Sullivan

Tot Seeks Long Lost Father In Christmas Appeal

A 9 year old Alexandria girl Ruby Fields appeals to police to locate her missing father Edward W. Fields. She says he left June 2 and has not returned, leaving a sister and family heartbroken. She provides address 613 South Union Street and asks authorities to bring him home for Christmas.

Alexandria Detectivea Tie Ruby T. Fields Edward W. Fields South Union Street

Daniels Praises Church Work in Tennadytown Sermon

Secretary Daniels addressed Eldbrooke Methodist Episcopal Church in Tennadytown D C on The Plan of Life praising church leaders for combating immorality and inebriety. Rev K C Powers led yesterday’s sermon and announced a 6 o'clock Friday Christmas service with a watch night at 10 36 Thursday night December 3. A December 29 program Mischievous Santa Claus is planned.

Daniels Eldbrooke Methodist Episecopal Church Tennadytown D. C Methodist Church K. C. Powers

Hibernians Elect Officers in Division 2

In the Eagle building the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 2 elected officers: President Patrick J Hartigan Vice President John J Dolan Recording Secretary James S Dugan Financial Secretary Mary H Tolan Treasurer Cornelius J Carmody Chaplain Rev Dr George A Dougherty Sergeant at Arms Daniel Sullivan Sentinel Robert Barrett Physician Dr Hadward J Collins Standing Committee Chairman James D McConville Juvenile Branch Chairman Frank J Sioan.

Cmcera Ancient Order of Hibernians Eagle Patrick J Hartigan John J. Dolan James 5. Dugan Mary H. Tolan Cornelius J. Carmody George A. Dougherty Daniel Sullivan Robert Barrett Hadward J. Collins James D. McConville Frank J. Sioan

Letter seeks U.S. loan opposition from Gen Hwang Heing

Gen Hwang Heing, a leader in the late reform movement and now exiled, sent a letter to Washington urging the President to oppose granting an American loan to the current Chinese government. The request arrived yesterday and reflects ongoing concerns over recognition of the Manchus era regime.

Hwang Heing Washington

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