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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1911
Page
9
Rabbi Abram Simon of the Eighth Street Temple delivered an impersonal lecture on the beliefs, history, and principles of Masonry. He said Masonry unites religious groups by highlighting common values and fostering respect for different convictions. Masons of various creeds attended the gathering.
Commander Herbert Gates of the U S Navy died while serving as executive officer of the battleship Minnesota. A native of Bay City Michigan born April 1867 he entered the Naval Academy in 1884 and rose to commander by July 1940. He was detached at Guantanamo Bay and brought to the United States aboard the hospital ship Solace.
six thoroughbreds offered by August Belmont and Edward B Cassatt to Secretary Dickinson for potential government use as cavalry mounts. Thomas W Lawson offers to add Daredevil 2:00 and eight to ten stallions if accepted. officials foresee no legal obstacle to acceptance and note remount stations aim to improve army horses.
Washington educators led by Rev. Joseph J. Himmell and Adm. Charles Stockton condemn Harvard president emeritus Eliot’s broad elective system. They praise Rev. Lowell’s reforms and warn of long term harm to American higher education. Yale and Gallaudet also weigh in with cautious support for moderation. Also: Virginia authorities seek Warren Noell for murder. he is held as extradition proceeds.
Eastern States Salvation Army officers meet in Washington to discuss keeping races separate at meetings while pursuing a general uplift of African Americans. Capt. Mark Walker and Maj. E White back segregation, provoking opposition. a committee will draft plans for separate meetings. Commander Evangeline Booth arrives to preside and speak. about 190 delegates are in attendance with more expected.
Senator Elihu Root urged American business to organize on a sound basis to extend trade with Latin America. He faulted anti organizational laws for lowering industrial efficiency and called for concerted action among Americans with common goals. Henry White noted reciprocity value and Prof Rowe warned permanent Latin markets.
Senor Don Francisco Leon de la Barra ambassador to the United States for Mexico returned last night from a month in Mexico City where he wed on February 11. He said conditions in Mexico were normal and that quiet would soon prevail amid demonstrations caused by local unrest. De la Barra will sail in a few weeks for Italy as special Mexican ambassador to convey thanks for Italy’s participation in the Mexican centennial event last year.
Weather bureau reports a fast moving disturbance from the St Lawrence valley with heavy rain in Kansas Iowa Wisconsin Michigan and lighter rain in New York New England and the middle Atlantic states. Snow expected along the great lakes northern New York and northern New England with possible colder spells across Texas Missouri and the Ohio valley. Brisk winds on coastlines and general fair weather Sunday except south Atlantic and east gulf coasts where rain is likely.
In Chicago, Adam Grinder a house painter in natty dress appeared with his 12 year old son Edward before Judge DeLacy in juvenile court. Grinder sought relief from supporting the boy citing winter unemployment while the lad clung to him. The judge berated Grinder urging employment or alternative work and warned of the workhouse if he failed to provide for his child. Grinder left with the boy still clinging to him.
Mrs. Elizabeth C Prall after years of court battles over property adjoining Gordon Hotel on Sixteenth Street opts to work with an attorney. She inherited a one fourth share from her husband William E Prall Jr and the property valued around 100000 dollars was ordered sold in 1906 but failed to yield. After Justice Gould advised her she decided to collaborate with Attorney McNeill to prepare a mutually agreeable decree for submission.
Pittsburg Feb 17 wealthy Edgeworth residents Mr and Mrs Smith Agnew were found wandering near Sewickley station after twenty hours exposed to the elements. Agnew a leading insurance man is in critical condition and his wife showed nervous distress as police were summoned. Friends and influential locals joined the search all night and into today. clothing indicated they spent the night outdoors.
Rome February 17 Pope Pius remains almost well after influenza. He stays in bed as precaution while his private physician Dr Petacci advises rest. In his bedroom he handles church affairs receiving Cardinal Merry del Val papal secretary of state and the papal major domo Mer Eis tell.
President Taft at a Foster dinner jokes with Ambassador Bryce about annexation of the aurora borealis during a discussion on expansion. The event honors Secretary Knox with many diplomats present including Kennon Bacon Page and several ministers.
Armour Packing Company officials served notice to Secretary of State Roach that the firm would withdraw from Missouri. The company is a defendant in ouster proceedings over alleged Missouri antitrust law violations now before the state Supreme Court.
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