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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1909

Page

6

Harding to be consecrated bishop at Trinity Church

Dr Alfred Harding rector of St Pauls Church will be consecrated bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Washington on January 25 at Trinity Church. Presiding Bishop Daniel Byersiller Tuttle and Bishops William Piret Cortlandt Whitshead will preside. Presenters include Bishop Leonard and Bishop Talbot.

Trinity Episcopal Church Daniel 8 Tuttle Paret Whitehead Leonard Talbot Alfred Harding St. Paul's Church Episcopal Diocese Ohio Ethelbert Talbot Pennsylvania Harding Richard F. Williams Washgton Episcopal Church United States Williams St. Paul's Day St Paul Baltimore Washington Trinity Chure Dr Harding Fer Harding

Work Among Colored People in Washington Forms Bible Association Branch

Washington establishes a local branch of the Interdenominational Bible Association to aid colored Americans. Led by Prof Kelly Miller and a slate of officers, the group pursues central and social development, education, and missionary work, planning a school for training teachers and applying Christian ideals at homes and churches. Bible College operates at True Reformers Hall in MC A spaces.

Washington Interdenominational Bible United States Amelia S C Miller Inst Diesbyter Church South Lite Rak Ark Aups Better Citizen Hip Miisters Pepitins Harday Nether Church Kelly Miller Shulng N Bown Jonn W Pope BH Warner Thomas M' Dent James L. Neill Bibe College True Reformers Hall

Turkish minister mystery puzzles New York scene

Turkish minister Elazim Bey, named months ago, vanished after leaving Constantinople and has not reached his post. Mundji Bey and Schoenfeld, local consuls general, say they have no information on his whereabouts or reasons for the delay. The issue surfaces amid the Turkish embassy events and a New Year reception at the President.

Munch New York Klazim Bey Elazim Bey Mundji Bey Legation Mineter Schoenfeld

New 2-Cent Mail Rate With Germany Takes Effect

A new two cent postage rate between the United States and Germany becomes operative, marking a step toward closer relations. Britain was the first to adopt a similar scheme last October, with talks of extending similar treaties to France but no negotiations yet. The rate applies to sea direct correspondence between the two nations, not mail sent via intermediaries.

United States Germany Great Britain France

Jewlery Theft Suspect Held in Hagerstown Arrest

Lewis Howard, ex employee of a local express company, arrested yesterday in Hagerstown Maryland, was brought to this city by Detective Cox. He faces a hearing today over alleged theft of jewelry valued at 2500 dollars and 17 dollars in cash from Mrs Kate Anderson of New York. Detectives Evans and ODea recovered the jewelry.

Lewis Howard Hagerstown Cox Howard Kate Anderson New York City Evans and O'Dea Central Office

Noted theologian Wright to speak on Old Testament science

Dr J F Wright a distinguished Biblical scholar will preach tomorrow night at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church on Scientific Confirmations of the Old Testament. His Oberlin lectures have drawn wide notice for thorough research and broad scholarship. Post Want Ads Are Free in The Post classifieds. No charge for advertising.

J. F. Wright New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Wright Oberlin Post

Inaugural Committee Heads Work Through New Year Holiday

Chairman Stellwagen and Secretary Thom kept a steady pace on New Year’s Day as the inaugural committee pushed correspondence and planning. Headquarters at the New Willard were closed. subcommittee chairmen worked from home while awaiting congressional action on Interior Department use for the inaugural ball.

Stellwagen Thom New Willard Congress House of Representatives Secretary of the Interior

Honor Lincoln Memory Freshman Class Ceremonies

Freshman class at Ammancipation Proclamation memory ceremonies in Andrew Bankin Chapel featured eulogies on Abraham Lincoln by Dugene Allen of Atlanta Baptist College and Christopher Luthers of the local bar. Lincoln’s proclamation and Gettysburg address were read, with music, prayers, and introductory remarks by LC Downing and W P Thirkfeld.

Lincoln Feshman Howard University Andrew Bankin Abraham Tincoln Dugene Allen Atlanta Baptist College Abraham Lincaln Christopher Luthers McGuire S Phillips M Bell LC Downing Tass Solo Thomas WB Jones Emma Carroll Ferdinand D. Whitby Lyrle Orchestra W. P. Thirkfeld

Fears Builders Monopoly Opposes License Requirement

Leo Simmons an attorney calls for a hearing before the District commissioners to oppose a proposed law requiring builders and contractors in the District of Columbia to pass an examination and obtain a license before work. He argues the bill would create a monopoly and notes no necessity for such licensing beyond basic competence.

Leo Simmons Simmons Whh District of Columbia Congress

Woman Cut After Knife Attack Tied to Man Frank Shore

Irene Trent 25 was hospitalized at Emergency Hospital with numerous cuts on face and body. Frank Shore is charged with assault with intent to kill and held at First precinct. Shore allegedly attacked Trent during a reception, while Miss A L Lewis reported losing her purse at the White House during yesterday's reception.

Irene Trent Frank Shore Shore First Precinct White House A. L Lewis Brunswick

C E Society Rally Pushes District Work

The first year meeting of the District of Columbia Christian Endeavor Union, set for Monday at 8 p m in Vermont Avenue Christian Church, will be a school of methods. Folders with questions outline the conference scope and duties for presidents junior workers and financial officers.

District of Columbia Christian Endeavor Union Vermont Avenue Isabella Campbell Covenant Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society C. F. Wiles Allegheny County (Pa. Union W. A. Disque Ninth Street Christian Christian Endeavor Society Miss Flora LP. Johnson First Congregational Christian Endeavor Society Arthur H. de Riemer Mount Pleasant Congregational Carnatian Endeavor Society O P. Kellar Temperance

Irish Flan Pilgrimage Plan Aims for 1810 Return

Francis J Kilkenny Kag reports letters from the West show the Irish homegoing movement spreading. He asks mayors of Dublin Belfast and Cork for steps to host visitors and rail concessions and hotel facilities. He plans to answer inquiries about entertainment and has consulted Dr. Douglas Hyde of the Gaelic League for a Gaelic name for the pilgrimage.

Francis J Kilkenny Kag West Winch Kilkenny Dublin Belfast Cork Ireland Douglas Hyde Gaelic League

Bruner May Decide Tomorrow On Durham Call

Dr Weston Bruner pastor of Fifth Baptist Church of Irony will announce to his congregation tomorrow morning his decision about the Durham First Baptist Church offer. The proposal is described as flattering though modest. Bruner’s work here has been successful and the congregation is loyal, with many friends among his denomination.

Durham N. C Rei Weston Bruner Fifth Baptist Church Tnyefty First Baptist Church Ins Bruner

Epworth League Sermon At New Year's Service

The Rev Charles E Humrie of Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church will speak at Hamline Epworth League New Year’s service on the topic 1909 Step'ng Stones or Stumbling Blocks. Mrs Ellis alto and Miss Edna Turnbucke will perform, with Milton M Thorne leading the program.

Charles E Humrie Hamline Methodst Episcopal Church Hamline Epworth League Ellis Edna Turnbucke Milton M Thorne League

City Bulletin Child Killed by Carbolic Acid

Coroner rules accidental death for George E Mason two and a half month old son of Harr B Mason real estate dealer living at 218 O street northwest Found a bottle of carbolic acid ingested contents. details of observed items and local ads accompany the notice The fragmentary item also mentions unrelated retail notices and a public sermon at Pythian Temple with a time and location but lacks clear connection to the main event.

George E . Mason Harr B Mason O Street

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