Crisis in pulpits as Canadian novelist fronts war talk
Washington churches marked a national day of prayer amid wartime crisis. Dr Frank Gordon known as Ralph Conner spoke at First Congregational, praising Allied causes and condemning German warfare while urging unity behind President Wilson. Clergy at Calvary Methodist and other churches urged support for the administration and warned pacifists against weakening the nation.
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Frank Gordon
Ralph Conner
First Congregational
Montgomery
Washington
Federated Council of Churches of America
Gordon
Conner
Lfe
Winnipeg
Canada
Germany
Fingland
America
James Shera Montgomery
Calvary Methodist Church
Fourth Presbyterian
Joseph T Kelly
Federated Council of Churches
Wallace Padcliffe
New York Avenue
First Congregational Church
Dr. Gordon
England
Frst
Heleftum
United States
Teutonic
Herges
Shotgun Threat Charged Against Amos Green
Amos Green a 38 year old colored man formerly of 1914 Nineteenth Street NW was arrested in Baltimore on an assault with a dangerous weapon charge. He was brought to Washington by Detective Tavingston and held for the grand jury after allegedly threatening Gilbert Yates at 1231 Seventh Street NW by firing a shotgun that failed to discharge. A retired soldier, John Dugen aged 62, is in Casualty Hospital recovering from injuries at a rooming house on 418 New Jersey Avenue NW from escaping gas at a jet in the room.
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Amos Green
Nineteenth Street Northwest
Baltimore
Washington
Tavingston
Green
Gilbert Yates
Seventh Street Northwest
Yates
Tohn Dugen
Casualty Hospital
Was
New Jersey Avenue
Boy Bandits Hold Up Son of Representative Phelan
Louis B. Phelan, 127 years old, son of Rep Michael F. Phelan of Lynn Massachusetts, was robbed in Rock Creek Park near the Rock Creek bridge by four youths. They took a Boy Scout knife and a stick pin after the leader, about 15, grabbed him. He reported to a maid and police. only the leader's upper lip scar was noted.
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Park
Phelan
Louis B. Phelan
Michael F. Phelan
Lynn
Maas
Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Rock Creek Park
Rock Creek Bridge
Gypsy Smith Jr Draws Overflow Crowd at Tabernacle
Gypsy Smith Jr preached to a packed tabernacle where crowds filled seats and aisles, struggling to enter. A baby cried mid sermon and Smith paused, then resumed after calming the crowd, as a 10 year old led the way to the platform and others followed the appeal for penitents.
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Tabernacle
Gypsy Smith, Jr
Dr. Smith
Women Wage Earners Begin Silent Picket at White House
A Sunday silent picket by the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage forms at the White House gates. Working women from New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware carry banners reading Wage Earners to press for a constitutional suffrage amendment. Vida Milholland to lead the display and perform at a mass meeting on March 4 with The Woman's Marseillaise.
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White House
Congressional Union For
Wilson T
Silent Sentinels
New York
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Vida Milholland
Ines Milholland Bolssevain
Bolssevain
Milholland
Washington
National Theater
St Paul’s Catholic Church campaign nears $50,000 goal
St Paul’s Catholic Church fund drive on Fifteenth Street in the North West district reports rapid progress toward the $50,000 jubilee goal in 60 days. Campaign leaders say $25,000 will be reached soon, with 100 canvassers and 22 captains directing efforts as Father James B. Krug and Rear Admiral Benson address volunteers. Father Mackin marks 60 years with the parish as completion of the frescoed walls towers altar and organ nears handover in June 1918.
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St. Paul's Catholic Church
Fifteenth End
Vatreetsa
J. Hickey
Canvaasers
Hickey
W. 8. Benson
James A. Cahill
James EB. Krug
J. L. Leonard
J. Leo Fortune
John R. Brown
Father Krug
James F. Mackin
St. Paul's
Inaugural Seats On Sale Today in Washington Parade
Inaugural seats for the parade go on sale today at 1811 G street NW as committees wrap up. Seats are selling quickly with stands rising along Pennsylvania Avenue. Miss Ada Flatman says suffrage banners in purple white and gold will flank the Stars and Stripes. luncheon plans are under Miss Edith Goode's supervision at suffrage headquarters.
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G Street
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Harper
Gen. Funston
Secretary of War
Newport
R. I
Ade Flatman
White House
Miss Flatman
Misa Hidith Goode
Suffrage Headquarters
U-boat Chaser Ready as Washington Yacht Joins Fleet
The Santana, a 73 foot sea yacht offered by Neil & Wolcott, may join the American mosquito fleet for wartime service. Secretary Daniels has conferred the honorary ensign in the volunteer officers corps in recognition of the offer. The vessel can reach 16 knots, crew 15, and cruises six days, suitable for U-boat chasing.
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Washington
Neil & Wolcott
Norfolk
Potomac
Secretary of Navy
Daniels
Armor Plant Board Off To Inspect Armor Factory Sites
The navy armor plate plant board departed Washington for the South to inspect sites for the proposed 11 million dollar armor factory and to hear delegations seeking the plant. The first stop is Bristol Virginia where Big Stone Gap representatives will be heard. the board will return March 1.
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Navy Armor Plate Plant Board
Washington
South
Wil Bee
Bristol
Big Stone Gap
8 Aces Played Fight Over Poker Game
Charles Corbin lies badly wounded after a poker dispute in Franklin's room. Franklin and Corbin pressed bets to the limit as both showed four aces. A fight followed. Corbin is dying and Franklin is jailed.
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Pittsburgh
Charles Corbin
Corbin
Harrison Franklin
Franklin
Ned Burns Engaged Prompts Helen to Confront a Business Talk
In a 1917 narrative, Helen weighs breaking her word over a letter from Ned Burns about a business matter. She hides curiosity while facing jealousy and pride as Ned announces an engagement, planning to discuss the proposal with Helen first before telling Warren. The scene explores stalled romance, marriage norms, and inner conflict.
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Ned Burns
Helen
Warren
Ned
International News Service
Girl at Phone Takes Poison After Transfer Demotion
Edna Metcalf, 18, of 1213 K Street NW, attempted suicide by swallowing bichloride of mercury tablets in a drug store booth after expressing distress over being moved from a hospital training program. Emergency Hospital doctors feared she would die.
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Edna Metcalf
K Street
Miss Metcalf
Quotes Scriptures Against Pacifists at Pell's Theater
RR. O. Alexander, Charlotte business man and evangelist, told a Pell's Theater audience that the United States will fight a year hence the combined armies of Europe Asia and Africa. He cited Bible prophecies claiming America will win. He urged fighting over pacifism as he derided pacifists while praising a strong national defense. Dr. Franklin J. Mayer spoke at Grace Reformer Church during the rafly-day service of the Zwingli Bible class.
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O. Alexander
Charlotte, N. C
Pell
United States
Hurops
Asia
Africa
America
Alexander
Europe
Agron
Hur
Mosey
Franklin J. Mayer
Grace Reformer Church
Musterole Ad Warns Mothers to Use On Coughs
An old Musterole advertisement urges mothers to rub the ointment on throats and chests at the first sign of coughing to prevent worse illnesses. It claims quick relief without blistering and lists widespread uses from sore throat to rheumatism and even prevention of pneumonia.
Letters to the Editor on Col. Bryan and War Policy
G T Wallace of Memphis, Tenn. writes that he supported Col. William Jennings Bryan in 1896 and served in the Spanish American War. He condemns Wilson’s stance as near treason and urges the president to take action to uphold U S honor, expressing war opposition but calling for firm leadership.
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Col. W. J. Bryan
Florida
Wilson
United States
G. T. Wallace
Memphis
Tenn
Commodore Barry’s Role in War of America Recalled
The piece recalls Commodore John Barry's pivotal actions in the quasi war with France, including command of ten vessels and the flagship United States. It notes Barry protected merchants from French depredations, sailed to France for a peace treaty, and mentions officers like Richard Dale Nicholson and Stephen Decatur Jr.
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France
Great Britain
John Barry
United States
Barry
Library of Congress
Habana
Temporary commissions can aid complex subjects says Tinkham
The speaker argues that many legislative issues require expert treatment and legislative counsel while warning against permanent commissions. He supports temporary study bodies to advise the legislature and cites George Holden Tinkham as provenance.
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George Holden Tinkham
Defends American Rights League From House Critic
Douglas W. Johnson, chairman of the American Rights League, declares the league stands for national preparedness and war against autocratic militarism. He rejects claims of un-American influence, asserts open operations and broad American funding, and urges Congress to back a righteous war.
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American Rights League
HOUSE
J. Hampton Moore
Pennsylvania
Congress
America
Moore
Kalger
Lyman Abbott
Randolph H. McElim
Monore
God
Bryan
Barthelme
Hst
League
Jeague
Shirkera
Douglas W. Johnson
Amercan Rights League
New York
Is the United States flag truly the oldest in the world
Bernard J. Tiemann of New York City argues that the U S flag is not the oldest, detailing the flag’s evolving design from 1771 through recent changes, contrasting with older European standards, and criticizing the president’s flag design and the use of the Great Seal on regimental colors.
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Trenton
N. J
Philadelphia
Baltimore
United States
England
Russia
France
Holland
Denmark
Army
United States of America
Bernard J. Tiemann
New York City
Dread of Cats Draws Lessons From Great Men
Editor notes readers discussed fear of cats by figures such as Field Marshal Lord Roberts Napoleon and tiger hunter Gen Lord Dormer. A Shakespeare quote on cats appears, prompting the writer to offer a cautious suggestion about cats, ending with a terse observation on the cat’s demeanor.
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Lord Roberta
Napoleon
Lord Dormer
Dormer
Notaby
Lord Roberts
German Peace Plan Hinted To Hit U S In Atlantic
F. W. Rochelle of Chester New Jersey warns in a letter that Germany, nearly bankrupt and starving, may seek peace terms with the Allies while readying a bold naval assault to strike U S shores. He questions if the United States could respond effectively and seize the initiative before German forces could dictate ransom.
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Germany
France
Russia
Italy
Aes
United States
Atlantic
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
F. W. Rochelle
Chester
N. J
Temporary Building Commission Debate in The Washington Post
An unsigned Washington Post editorial argues against confusing a temporary federal building commission with a permanent body. The author supports a bill to set up a temporary panel to study federal building expenditures and report policy options to Congress, noting Massachusetts practice and potential Treasury powers.
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Washington Post
Tariff Commission
Congress
Treasury Department
Massachusetts
Monroe Doctrine Not Given Up By U S Joining In War
Editor Post argues that joining a European war would not abandon the Monroe doctrine. A speaker suggests participation could help shape peace terms without seeking territorial conquest, maintaining the U S stance against foreign occupation in the Western Hemisphere and preserving nonacquisition policy.
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U. S
James R. Mann
United States
Assassination of Lincoln Described by Eyewitness
Eyewitness recounts the Lincoln assassination from the Senate Box with James Knox letter critique. The witness describes Booth leaping to the stage, injuring his ankle, shouting Sic semper tyrania, and fleeing behind the scenes without audience pursuit or uproar.
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the Post
James 8. Knox
Princeton
Lincoln
Washington sermon urges youth patriotism and citizenship
A Baltimore church service commemorating Washington, led by Rev. Dr. R. F. Humphries, urged stronger citizen patriotism. The event, under the Sons of the American Revolution, featured remarks on English educational reform and the need for vigilance in nurturing loyal citizens.
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R. F. Humphries
Grace
St. Peter's Church of Baltimore
St. John’s Episcopal Church
George Washington
Sons of the American Revolution
Humphries
Washington
England
Roland Cotton Smith
Randolph H. McKim
District of Columbia
William Taylor Snyder
John van Schaick, Jr
George 14 Bayard
Busta
St. John's
Henry H. Freeman
George Richards
District of Columbia Sons of the American Revolution
Admiral Dewey
United States
New Police Exam Hurdles Mark Limited Passes in DC
Supt Pullman aims to recruit 106 new officers by month end under the District appropriation. A March 1 start, 100 positions, only 14 certified for civil service after 31 applicants tested at Truck Co No 3. Another exam at 2:30 this afternoon and Wednesday follow. Maj Pullman estimates 500 to 600 men must be examined to meet the physical standard.
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Pullman
Truck Company No
Fourteenth A
Ohio Avenue Northwest
Wedhenday
Maj. Pullman
Germany Must Retace Her Steps Editorial Sparks Uplifted Response
Fiditor post praises a patriotic editorial urging Germany to stop ruthless submarine warfare or face war with the United States. Letter writer R John L Schwartz at 1631 Massachusetts Avenue endorses the view as aligned with the American people and administration.
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Fiditor Post
Germany
Internal Bathing's Rapid Growth
The piece promotes internal bathing as a health reform, citing claims it cleanses the lower intestine and revives energy. A Washington ad notes Mr FEB. Smith praising Cascade devices, urges readers to visit local drug stores for demonstrations and free literature on the treatment.
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Feb. Smith
O'Donnell's
Affleck'n Drug
Washington
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