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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1909

Page

27

Pastor Attacks Usury in Washington Sermon

Rev. John Van Schaick denounces loan companies as a pervasive evil in the capital, urges honest competition and the closing of usury shops, and promises a forthcoming investigation report. He cites Church of Our Father and calls for public sentiment to force reforms and support church aid alternatives.

John van Schdick Congress Lealnat Mr. van Schalck J. Campbell White Ipstat Mr. van Schaick

Missionary Crusade Plans Launched By Laymen

The Laymen's Movement of the MLC announces a September Washington campaign to boost world evangelization. J Campbell White cites rising giving and student mobilization, urging business leaders to fund missions as part of a broader push in major cities nationwide. The aim is to grow North American missionaries from 4,000 to 24,000 over ten years.

New Masonic ‘Temple M. Ca J. Campbell White New York MLC Mr. White White United States Canada Nashville Tenn Washington John B. Sloman, Jr Boxton W. Woodward Sleman North America Laymen's Federation Taft Carnegie Hall

Thought Shapes Life Says Rev Dr Shannon Sermon

The Rev Dr John Reed Shannon of the Metropolitan Church declares new year sermons urging youth that thoughts are the rudder of life. He says inner thoughts govern character, morals, and health, comparing thoughts to a ship’s interior keeping it from sinking.

John Reed Shannon Metropolitan Ale Ralrack

Bruner Declines Durham Call Remains at Fifth Baptist

The Rev. Dr. Weston Bruner of the Fifth Baptist Church announced to his congregation that he will not accept the call to the First Baptist Church in Durham North Carolina. He cited a minister's right to decent living and said salary is not the sole motive in call decisions noting that he has received several higher offers but will stay in New York.

First Baptist Church Durham, N.C Weston Bruner Durham N. C Bruner Fifth Baptist Church Drs Bruner Baptist Church XN. c Durham Church Hannathon Egypt Christ Palestine Syria Darius -the-Mede Daniel Habylon Cyrus

Lectures on Sociology Begin by Rev Frank Sewall

A series on Christian Economies opened last night at the Church of the New Jerusalem with Rev Frank Sewall delivering an introductory lecture. The program lists speakers from Cincinnati Baltimore Brockton Providence Cambridge and New York, forming a national church course with wide scope and multiple urban participants.

Frank Sewall Church of the New Jerusalem Sewall L. G. Hoeck Cincinnati Arthur Mercer Baltmore Paul Sperry Brockton Mass Hiram Yroonan Providence R. 1 Charles W. Harvey Cambridge Julian K. Smyth New York City National Church

City Bulletins from Street Car Accident to Robbery

Street car strike at Seventeenth and Pennsylvania leaves James M. Tibbs 18 with a mild brain concussion. Walter Sewell, 40, reports being held up by two armed men near Garfield park. Aged negro Charley C Smithy burned in home at 487 School street southwest. condition not serious. Also notices for shorthand classes and local business promotions appear among the city bulletins.

James M. Tibbs Ward Place Imergency Hospital Seventeenth Street Pennsylvania Avenue Drillers New York Avenue Lynn Haven Bays Phila Oyster and Chop House Walter Sewell Ti¢th Garfield Park Charley C School Street

Solemn High Mass at Sacred Heart Church

A solemn high mass was observed yesterday at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart Church starting at 11 o'clock. The Rev. James F. McGee delivered the sermon. Music by Emile Rarst and a 35-voice chorus accompanied solos by Miss Latthney, Miss Sweeney, and Miss Callan among others.

Sacred Heart James F. McGee Emile Rarst Mabel C. Lattimer Mark Landshure Alice M. Hverman Russia Adam Noel William M. Kimball Milas Margaret Sweenes Karat Misa Latthney Miss Sweeney Guida Callan E. Gami

Discoveries Centerd Study of Biblical History Claims

A fragmented exploration argues that biblical events align with natural forces and historical findings. It cites earthquakes, winds, and ancient tablets to support Genesis and Amraphel era connections, asserting modern geology and archaeology confirm Old Testament narratives.

Boday Orrab Cragsin Heerdiian Joshua Jericho -Are-Ealig Valley of the Jordan Dead Sea Red Sea Genesisiv Amraphel Babylonia Palestine Abraham Euphrates Valley Hammiutabi

Temperance Leader Details League Plans and Proposals

The Rev P A Baker superintendent of the Antisaloon League of America spoke in this city to outline a nationwide campaign. He announced plans to inaugurate a District drive with two expert superintendents and pledged efforts to close thousands of liquor shops, citing reports of saloon closures in other states and projecting 15,000 to 20,000 closures this year.

Baker Antisaloon League of America Columbus Ghig League Trinity Methodist’ Pipal Church Uyé

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