Prayers of Clergy for World's Peace in Washington
Washington clergymen offer prayers of thanks for blessings of the past year and Christmas peace. Cardinal Gibbons calls Christmas a day of gladness for all, while Bishop Harding expresses gratitude for national peace and growth. Clergy nationwide join in prayers for peace and blessing on Christmas Day.
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Washington
Christ Child
Cardinal Gibbons
Bethlehem
Harding
Episcopal Church
United States
Father of All
John
Jesus Christ
The Cardinal's Prayer for the President
A prayer asks the God of Might Wisdom and Justice to aid the President with counsel and fortitude. It urges righteous administration, faithful law execution, and promotion of virtue and religion while restraining vice and immorality for the American people.
Causes of Thankfulness Sermon Collage Feature
A collection of prayers and reflections from pastors praising peace through Christ. The writers invoke Almighty God to bring universal peace, bless Christmas, and guide believers to live in Christlike love. They emphasize charity, humility, and devotion as paths to a better world.
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A. P. Doyles
George A. Dougherty
Samuel Greene
God
Jesus Christ
George F. Dudley
Richard P. Williams
Christ Child
J. A. Aspinwall
Joseph Dawson
Bethlshem
W. W. McMaster
Lord Jesus Christ
Bethleham Manger
Angela
Rev. G. Freeland
Peter
Jesus
Christmas prayers from Washington church leaders
A long Christmas morning service text includes multiple sermons fromREV. WLW BARNS REV. ARTHUR JOHNS REV. W. W. McMASTER REV. G. FREELAND PETER REV. J. HENNING NELMS REV. WALTER WILLIAMS REV. ENOCH M THOMPSON REV. THOMAS K. NOBLE REV. C. S. ABBOTT REV. WILLIAM HART DEXTER REV. EDWIN M. BLISS REV. IGNATIUS WORLY and others. The prayers express gratitude for Christ child blessings, peace on earth, unity of church and international peace efforts, and requests for guidance for families and city residents.
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Walter Williams
Heavenly Father
Thea
Enoch M. Thompson
Christ Child
Ignatius Worly
Jesus
Arkansas Sponsor Might Be State Daughter at Ark Royal Launch
A daughter of Arkansas is likely to christen the 25,000 ton battleship Arkansas at Camden New Jersey on January 14. Despite Arkansas legislature not funding broad participation, Navy Dept may ask Gov Donaghey to name as sponsor a wife or daughter of an Arkansas citizen from Washington or another accessible location.
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Arkansas
Camden
N. J
Commonwealth
Navy Department
Donaghey
Citien
Washington
Capital Traction Company
Ofice
Washington, D.C
Ralph W. Lee
Commercial
Taft White House Christmas with Turkeys and Guests
Christmas at the White House features Taft family from Yale, a Santa tradition, and a shopping dash amid plans for church services. More than 100 turkeys go to married staff and guards as Senators Lodge, Warner, Gamble and others visit during the holiday period.
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White House
Taft
Helen
Robert
Charlie
Yale
Express
Santa Claus
Horeca Volle
Rhode Island
Delia Torrey
Jama and
Jelfies
St. John's
Clisings
Israel
Sammy
David Aprill
David
Lemmy
Lodge
Warner
and Gamble
Martin
Magiebright
Morgan
Heifer
Fassett
Calderhead
McKinlay
California
Hinshaw
Steenerson
Hawley
Wynn
Oklahoma
All Mail Records Broken During Christmas Rush
New York reports the largest Christmas mail surge with the general post office and its 50 branches at the epicenter. More than 26 million letters and postcards, 56 thousand parcels, and 21,690 sacks from five trans Atlantic liners flooded the city, aiming for delivery by Christmas.
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New York
Uncle Sam's
Postoffice
Dess
New York City
Weather Conditions and Cold Wave Warnings Across Regions
The Weather Bureau reports a week of unsettled conditions with a passing disturbance off the Atlantic coast and snow and rain in northern districts. North Dakota and Montana see precipitation. the far west stays fair but colder in the lake region and central valleys. A western disturbance brings snow and rain to plains and upper Mississippi valleys, extending into the Okie and lower Great Lakes regions by Monday. Warmer in New England and the West except northern plateaus. Cold wave warnings issued for northern New England, northern New York, and the South Atlantic and Georgia coasts. Winds vary by coast. temperatures fluctuate with daily readings shown for various cities. Potomac and Shenandoah rivers remain clear.
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Dept of Agriculture, Weather Bureau
Washington
Atlantic
Mtsalesippi
Plains States
Northwest
North Dakota
Montana
North Pacific
Lake Region
Gulf Coset
New England
Plateau
North Pacific States
Plains Statea
Missouri
Misasiasippi
Ieke
Okie Valley
Iake
Middle
North Atlantic
Atlantic States
New York
South Carolina
Georgia
Middle Atlantis
South Atlantic Coast
East Gulf Coast
West Gulf Coast
Lake Michigan
Licensed to Marry Couples in Virginia and Nearby Areas
A garbled record lists multiple marriage licenses and clergymen including Harry M. Rose 28 and Hather Lavine 22 of Falmouth VA with Rev Louis Starn Norman. Olive B. Cooper 20. Richard H. Evens 31 and Viola R. Reams 23 of Champ VA with Rev Benjamin W. loeke. Kathryn E. Magra Louis M. Anderson 24 and Dorothy G. Luns ford 18. Bertha F. Williams 20 with Rev C P Seby. Hilton Jones 21 and Bertha F. Williams 20. Eugene E. Rupert Pa with Kathryn C. Lalth. Rev Reginald O nudean. Leola Koight 13. Edward A. Cain 24 and Nellie Main 28. Rev Ignatius Fealey.
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Harry M. Rose
Hather Lavine
Louis Starn Norman
B. Brown
Olive B. Cooper
Falmouth
Benjamin W. Loeke
Richard H. Evens
Viola R. Reams
Champ
A. G. B. Pierce
Kathryn E. Magra
Louis M. Anderson
Dorothy G. Lunsford
C. H. Buck
Careon E Johnson
Missie H. Golden
C. P. Seby
Hilton Jones
Bertha F. Williams
John R Shannon
Eugene E. Rupert Pa
Kathryn C. Lalth
Bf Reginald
Nudean
Leola Koight
H Brown
Edward A. Cain
Nellie Main
Ignatius Fealey
Hoods Sarsaparilla Promises Health Benefits
An ad copy touts Hoods Sarsaparilla claiming to improve mood appearance and sleep while offering protection against infectious diseases. The text imitates old timey branding and mentions a tablet form called Barwarantabes.
Gresham hunts phantom wreck off Nantucket shoals
The revenue cutter Gresham and crew spent last night and most of today searching for a wreck reported awash near Nantucket shoals lightship. Captain Aberoth believes they may have chased a phantom ship or hoax. They are en route to Boston for Christmas.
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Boston
Masa
Nantucket Shoals
Gresham
Aberoth
Nausett
Purses Snatched as Shoppers Hit by Night of Theft
In Washington yesterday a 72 year old woman, Marie Pratt of Royalton, had her handbag snatched near Fifth Street NW, losing $7, jewelry, and glasses as the thief fled after breaking the strap. Rose Stewart of 2438 P Street NW reported a similar 6:45 AM theft on Florida and Connecticut avenues, losing $6, tickets, and papers. William A. McDonald, Fauquier County farmer, told police two white men snatched his pocketbook near Center Market containing $5. The police have only a partial thief description.
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Marie Pratt
Rose Stewart
William A. McDonald
Faulner County
Washington
Marie Prats
Royalton
M Street
Fifth Street
Pratt
P Street
Biltmore Street
Florida
Connecticut
Fauquier County
Center Market
Health Office Births and Patients List Across Washington
Health office records list births to multiple couples including Carano Balster Wo Mann and Baker families, noting several newborns. The section also records patient details from Washington Asylum Hospital and Georgetown University Hospital with ages ranging from 7 months to 98 years and addresses in Anacostia and northwest wards.
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Anuelo
Diana Carano
Wiliam
Bessie Wramith
Bere John G
Salome
Cowles
Lyles D
Rachel Baldwin
Martin
Barbara Balster
Het Thomas
Loving V
Rite Wechlistess
William
Anna M. Schuemann
Jarry K
Sibyl Wo Mann
Harry
Rebecca Baker
Nathan
Yetta Zayin
Jessia N
Susie M- Brite
Margaret E Williams
Helen G. Wright
Joseph
Teabella ‘Brancon
Pratha
Yaennet Hussy
Washington Asylum Hospital
Summer O'Reidy Kuhn
Joseph R. Murphy
Anacostia
Alphonso Hart
Eucl
Last Grand Rush to Shop in Washington on Christmas Eve
Crowds thronged downtown Washington shops late Christmas Eve as holly and trees sold at Center Market booths. Police patrolled busy streets while hotel lobbies stood nearly empty. Amid festive bustle, indictments in El Reno and a city council member accused of bribe acceptance surfaced in the turbulent holiday scene.
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el Reno
Cueran
Seventh Street
L. J. St
Pennsylvania Avenue
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Egyptian Diamond Co
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Conn. Ave
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C. Lansburgh Furniture Co
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W. M. Hoffman
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Second National Bank
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Post
Milburn, Heister & CO
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Brick P Pictures
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J Jay Gould
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