Advent Midnight Masses Across Washington Churches
Impressive Christmas observances marked by midnight mass in Catholic and Episcopal churches. Cantor choirs, special music, and processions filled catacombs at Mount St Sepulcre made a picturesque scene, with services continuing hourly until noon.
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Washington
Mount St. Sepulchre Monaatery
Brookland
Godfrey Schilling
Holy Tait
James
Morocco
Anaclete
Mount St Sepulchre
William T. Russell
St. Patrick's Church
Father Smyth
Father Egan
St. Mary's Church
A. Dubray
Thomas Kervick
A. J. Carey
Ann Doyle
Charles Hughes
O'Brien
St Peter's
James Weedenham
Stephen Morris
Weedenham
Hattie Ritchie Prescott
Episcopal Churches
William L. Devries
Bethleshem
Episcopal Cathedral
Charles B. Warner
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
Carola
St. Agnes’ Episcopal Chapel
Irish children thank US for Santa gifts
The British Ambassador Sir Cecil Spring-Rice received a cablegram from Lord Aberdeen, Viceroy of Ireland, expressing heartfelt thanks from Irish soldiers' children for gifts sent by American children as Christmas cheer.
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Cecil Spring-Rice
Lord Aberdeen
Ireland
Santa Claus
United States
Births Reported In Local Residents Families
Daniel H and Anne M Biddle report a girl Harey R and Laner Fisher report a girl Mex and Harriett Chemis report a girl Rarl and Florence Pierce report a boy Tred B and Kathleen B Wright report a girl Pinkney J and Isabella O Harman report a girl Henry Jr and Lottie C Hoberts report a boy Frederick A and Anna I Livingston report a boy Joseph M and Jalarey report a boy Henry and Blanch tt report a boy.
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Daniel H
Anne M. Biddle
Harey R
Laner
Fisher
Mex
Harriett Chemis
Rarl
Florence Pierce
Tred B
Kathleen B. Wright
Pinkney J
Isabella O. Harman
Henry, Jr
Lottie C. Hoberts
Frederick A
Anna I. Livingston
Joseph M
Jalarey
Henry and
Blanch
Licensed to Marry list of couples across several states
A bridal notice lists numerous engagements and licenses to marry across Virginia Maryland Washington and Delaware. The entries name fiances ages and hometowns with the officiating ministers noted beside each pair, reflecting a broad regional matrimonial roundup.
Death notices list local residents with ages and addresses
Deaths reported for Edward Flannery 68 at Government Hospital for the Insane Paul von Erichsen 80 at 516 Sewell Square Perry B Ryan 44 at TIs 11th Street Moses H Newmeyer 52 at George Washington Hospital cling ag lomon 71 at 1015 Gaivert Street Rows B Jackson TH Richard Williams 60 at 1108 Ed ae Hurtt 19 at Freedmens ios Mollie Miller 48 at 1540 Wiley street D Waablogten 8 at 29 Yeuten br
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Edward Flannery
Government Hospital
Paul von Erichsen
Sewell Square
Perry B. Ryan
Moses H. Netwmeyer
George Wanh‘ton
Cling Ag Lomon
Gaivert St
Snes
Rows B. Jackson
Richard Williams
Ae Hurtt
Mollie Miler
Wileys Et. Pe
Pe D. Waablogten
Yeuten Br
Hazen Hosts Christmas Luncheon for District Office Staff
District government officials and surveyors office staff gathered for Hazen's annual Christmas Eve luncheon in a drawing room. Engineers Katz and Newman, assisted by commissioners and several department heads, lauded the office’s camaraderie. Jacksonville's J. E. Baltenger attended. The luncheon was the district building's sole Christmas celebration, with offices closing at 2 p.m. and resuming Monday morning.
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D.ctors
Surveyor'’S Office
M. C. Hazen
Aunual
Katz
Newman
W. D. A. Anderson
R. G. Powell
J. E. Baltenger
Jacksonville
Fla
Surveyors
Newman and Katz
Hazen
J. B. Shinn
Jack Armstrong
J. A. Jarboe
M.S. Hale
L. G. Bouscaren
Foster Causey
Christmas festivities brighten Washington hotels
Washington hotels set festive scenes with holly decorations and music from downtown hotel orchestras. The New Willard Ebbitt and Shoreham showcase bright schemes as many home-comers return to share holidays. Managers predict merriment lasting through vacation. balls dances and sociables to entertain visiting student delegations and locals.
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Washington
New Willard
Raleigh
Ebbitt
Shoreham
Federal offices close for half day with three day payoff
Federal executive departments and independent bureaus observed a half holiday yesterday. Some units like the bureau of engraving and printing and the government printing office stayed closed or offered three successive holidays to compensate. The Library of Congress and Public Library schedules varied with closings today and Sunday but normal hours expected tomorrow.
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Government Printing Office
Library of Congress
Christmas tableaux light up Capitol plaza under snowy night
Fresh snow enhanced a live Nativity scene on Capitol Plaza as actors wore Holy Land costumes from Mme. Mountfort relics. Marines Band and Washington choirs performed carols while Boy Scouts guarded the 60 foot tree lit with 1,200 lights, drawing hundreds for the 5 pm opening and 6 pm electric display.
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Holy Land
Capito Plaza
Holy Landa
American University
Mme. Mountfort
Bethlehem
Marines
William H. Sandemann
Washington Singing Societies
Otto T. Bi- Toon
Heathoven
Emmanuel
Mary
Joseph
Christ
Jesus
Frederick Fevermore
Capitol Police
Alpin
Maschmeyer
Christmas Treat For Wash Railway Electric Power Kids
Children of employees from Washington Railway and Electric and Potomske Electric Power will be entertained at a Christmas party at the National Theater next Tuesday. Doors open 12 30 pm with events starting 1 30 pm. Special 6 cent cars will run from distant city points to reach downtown in time for the show, and free return tickets will be provided to the youngsters.
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Washington Railway and Electric Company
Potomske Electric Power Company
National Theater
Pao
Christmas Music Plans Across DC Churches
Christmas day programs feature St Pauls Rock Creek Church with choirs led by James W Cheney and organist Paul Stainer, plus St Johns Church with a 40-strong choir under Henry H Freeman and three services led by Drs Smith Williamson and Dunlap. All Saints Chevy Chase, All Souls Fourteenth and I, and St Michaels All Angels Blue Ridge venues present varied carols, anthems, and hymns with noted soloists and orchestral support, reflecting festive European traditions.
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Old St. Paul’s
Rock Creek
the Hoy
Charles H. Huck
Howard G. England
J. M. White
JL. M. Dressler
J. B. Calkin
Bethlehem
H .N. Bartlett
Alfred Hollins
John Stainer
Ancella B. Fisher
Ida F. O'Neal
Charles H.parkman
Charlotte Gardner Lippitt
Fred W. Seibold
John B Switzer
George F. G Rollings
Dr. Smith
Maunder
Reimann
Dawre
Marks
AIL Saints
Chevy Chase
All Saints’ Church
Xing Hall
Tours
All Souls’ Church
Fourteenth
I. Streets
Ulysses G. B. Pierce
Tts
Neidlinger
St. Michael's and All Angels' Church
Virginia Avenue
P. Murphy
Gosat
Christ Lutheran Church
New Jersey Avenue
Morgan Street
America
Winter Snowstorms Sweep National Capital and Regions
Widely scattered snowfall hits Washington for a White Christmas with a mention of last year’s heavier snow. Forecasters predict falling temperatures and more snow, while travel remains largely normal. Charity centers benefit as shovelers and street workers find work amid the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Washington
New England
Great Lakes
Trafic
Union Station
Play at Industrial Home presents Birds Christmas Carol
Inmates at the Industrial Home School on Wisconsin avenue performed Birds Christmas Carol as part of the annual Christmas entertainment last night. Cast included Mrs Rug gies Edna Robinson Carel Bird Delia Meidfeldt Mrs Bird Arline Williams Mrs Bird Allan Henry Uncle Jack Elmer Burdette Saran Maud May Benton Peter Fred Fagan Susan Margaret Pearson Kittle Violet Herbert Peoria Mildred Ulrich Clem Richard Embrey Cornelius Larry William Embrey Elfreda Margaret Roberts. Songs included Brightest and Best of Sons of the Morning There is a Song In the Air Silent Night Holy Night It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and Joy to the World. A turkey dinner with oranges nuts and candies was planned for the school boys and girls today.
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Industrial Home School
Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
Shriners distribute aid baskets to needy at 1313 H Street
About 100 men women and children gathered at 1313 H Street NW at dawn for Shriner aid baskets prepared by the Almas Temple Nobles of the Myatic Shrine. Each basket held ham potatoes flour sugar coffee hominy corn and tomatoes in the twenty ninth distribution funded by last summer’s outing. Chairman W Long oversaw packing with James T Gibbs Herrison Dingman Charles W Brown and D McKean assisting.
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H Street
Almas
Myatic
Snow Runs Wild Weather Guessing Upheld
An unheralded disturbance started in the upper lake region and Ohio valley and swept east to the Atlantic, spoiling forecasts of a fair Christmas for the Middle Atlantic and New England regions. A southern storm brought rain to tomorrow across the South Atlantic and Gulf states. The Sixth Presbyterian Church service in Washington will feature a short sermon and Christmas gift offerings for needy city children.
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Upper Lake Region
Ohio Valley
New York
Atlantic Ocean
Weather Bureau
Middle Atlantic
New England
Ghlo Valley
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Tennessee
Arkansas
United States
Virginia
Lake Region
Oklahoma
Sixth Presbyterian Church
Sixth Streets
Christmas Celebration At German Orphan Asylum In Anacostia
A Christmas celebration for the children of the German Orphan Asylum in Anacostia will be held Sunday afternoon. Contributions will be received by the asylum for this festival. George J. Beasler is chairman of the committee. Marlin Wiewand is president and William F. Meyers is secretary. Omnibuses will be at Anacostia Sunday afternoon to take visitors to the calyum.
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Anacostia
George J. Beasler
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Marlin Wiewand
William F. Meyers
Omnibuses
Mixed Nuts and Canned Goods At Local Stores
A cluttered ad lists mixed nuts, raisins, vegetables, and baking powder with prices per item or pack. It cites multiple stores including 328 Pa ave and J. T. D. Pyles Stores, with delivery notes and open hours and references to New Years Eve events and local shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hees
Norway
Pa Ave
J. T. D. Pyles
California
Fes
D. Donnelly
Eckstein’s
New York Ave
Muale
Walt U
Fountain Pen Shop
Pa. Ave
Defers Frank ruling as counsel seeks new course
Attorney Marshall argues Georgia court lost jurisdiction due to mob atmosphere and the accused not in court when verdict returned. Justice Lamar delays ruling until after Christmas, with possible decision by Saturday or Monday. Marshall had earlier sought a writ of error to review the Georgia Supreme Court’s denial of habeas corpus and the state’s exclusive procedural power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney Marshall
Justice Lamar
Supreme Court
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Atlanta
Louis Marshall
New York
Newman
Georgia Federal Court
Frank
Lamar
Mr. Marshall
Acon Supremes Court
Georgia
Horses Injured in Snow Prompt Humane Society Advice
The Humane Society reports three horses shot after broken legs and many calls to remove injured or exhausted animals from streets after yesterday's snow. It urges owners to tie feet in gunny sacks if rough shod is unavailable and warns drivers to seek first aid guidance from society officers who will dispatch nurses and ambulances to urgent points.
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Humane Society
H Street
Antimala
Sto
Marriage license bureau issues rise with year end
The city hall marriage license bureau closed at 4 pm yesterday after issuing 4 019 licenses since January 1, 1914 not including that day. Clerk Kroll expects at least 30 more licenses this year and estimates more than half the licenses have been issued to District residents.
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Cupins Mamlmonia Bureau
Kroll
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Brookland Monastery
Bethlehem Chapel
Mgr. Russell
St. Patrick's
Services For
Bernardino
Catholic University
Church of the Holy Rosary
Italy
Mary Garcia
St. Anthony's
Thomas D. Williame
St. Martin’s
Eugene
Hannon
Holy Cross Academy
Zahm
Bethlehem Chapel Services
Dan ¥. Webster
Katie Jenking
Sol Co
Barrisonburg
Afton
Andary M. Gregg
Staunton
W. Gaspbell
William HH. Jenkins, Jr
Norfolk
Medora
Ethel
Simma
Congress Heights
UC. M. Hart
Morris Guy
Oneida
Edna M. Mead
Washington, D. Se
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Charles Chandler Pidgeon
Ethel May Ravke
John Weldig
Harry E. Snyder
New York City
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Mary J. Farratl
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Frank M. Taylor
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Frank ©. Grouke
Philadelphia
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James A. Burroughs
Franche M. Nockis
Andrew J. Carey
John Willard Reid
Marguerite L. McBride
Wilmington
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Capital Plaza
Yuletide
Adda
St. Margaret's
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
Croten
Floyd
Howe
Shephard Lane
Kyrie” Freeman
Reeman
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Busao
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Novello
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St. Agnes Chapel
Worth Capitol
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Hammond
Gilbert
All Souls’ Memorial Church
Pierce Mill
Amart
Hayes
Elvey
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Thom
J. Fisher & Co
15Th St. N
Shriners
Alman Temple
Cily Bulletins
Shaffer
Schamel
Totman
Justice Familar
Cupid
District
Lakewood Market
Health Department of the
District of Columbia
Columbta
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Nelnon
Ovener
Uakewood Market Company
Willis H. Cameron
Pea St. N. W
Hal. G. Nelson
Nevex
Byron
Adams
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C. A. Mudi
AN & CO
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Washington Post
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