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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1912

Page

5

Baltimore Convention Race Heats Up In Democratic Bid

Nationwide inquiry into living costs planned by Government experts Deputy under Secretary Nagel directs data gathering from grain fields factories and stores to trace price hikes. Baltimore boomers claim decisive funds and support to land the Democratic national convention with St Louis and Chicago also in the running as committee members weigh their options.

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Hew Pastors In Two Pulpits At City Churches

Rev Dr Henry Austatt preached first sermon at Luther Place Memorial Church while Gighup Harding led installation of Rev Caleb Rochford Stetson as rector of St Marks Episcopal Church. Ceremony included canon Devries and Rev Dr Morgan-Jones visiting from Wales. Morning prayers opened with hymn Morning Glory to the Skies and Te Deum followed the readings.

Henry Austatt Luther Place Memoral Church Gighup Harding Caleb Rochford Stetson St Marks Episcopal Church Devries Morgan-Jones Washington Wales Gildas

Clergy Installation and Sermon At Trinity Church Wall Street

Rector installation described with Bishop Harding officiating. New rector presented with Bible prayer book and canons. Dr Stetson’s earlier medical studies noted. Dr Henry Anstatt begins pastorate at Luther Place Memorial Church with unity theme. Choir performance by Roland Carter and Mrs Whitman. Anstatt a Pennsylvanian who studied at University of Pennsylvania.

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Agent Robbed at Macon Union Station

P H Smith, a ticket agent at Macon Union Station, was held up by two white men as he checked day receipts. They fled with about $2,000 in cash, leaving sacks of roughly $00 in silver untaken. Bound and robbed, Smith remained unaware of a clue to the suspects as the robbery ended.

Pont Macon P H Smith Union Station Smith

Prize Winner Found Dead in Suspected Plagiarism Case

A Washington Post report from Rio Janeiro on January 7 details the death by self-inflicted action of artist Blenhor Pagna Sareia. His winning painting The Shepherd reportedly faced rumors of plagiarism, which authorities suggest may have driven him to suicide before the prize ceremony.

Washington Post Rio Janeiro

Bill to give half fare to schoolchildren in Washington

Prominent school officials and civic groups push a measure by Rep L C Dyer to grant half fare on street cars to children commuting to school. A Friday hearing by the House District committee will hear from Dyer, Allan Davis, federation delegates, and streetcar company representatives as opposition from Capital Traction and Washington Railway and Electric is expected. The bill limits half fare to routes with no less than 48 tickets per sale and requires student certificates from teachers, arguing the reform aids poorer families and increases overall riders.

House District Committee Dyer L C Dyer Missouri Joungon Federation of Citizens’ Associations Clvb Dyer Allan Davis Business High School Dalla Congress Davis Capital Traction Company Washington Railway and Electric Company Vir Davly Teusi Polly Redeye Weiel Arthan Bardo Fudgen Alteria Ra Finks Sydorme Ena Uae Ecutea Wincertion Binard T Bradshar Sea Clairme Joan Lewii Smith Fee Andrew J Thomas Wel Ashingen Etic Glen Columbia Ings Mange Cesta Cort Ma Gather Redanin L. Bolaney Jos Starla Theman Somertile Warren Petersen Chares John Seofela Charisa Warner

Denial Overcrowding in District Schools Sparks City Debate

Public officials and Maryland residents denied claims that District of Columbia children are being crowded out by nonresidents from Maryland and Virginia. Superintendent Davidson argued tuition rules allow limited nonresident attendance, with few such students currently in District schools, while Takoma Park officials disputed the accusations and noted their own schools serve about 100 pupils.

Chevy Chase Takuma Lark Maryland Virginia EHF Chess Chase Chtisens Association Takoma Park Frightwood LDC Federation of Citizens Assolations Whilam Davidson Linder Washington Davidson W On Pratt Calladay

Reasons Why Jobs Are Few

H C Enith of the Secular League blamed trusts machinery and immigration for unemployment during a speech on The Problem of the Unemployed at the Pythian Temple. Ryland C Kirk, president of the Washington Secular League, urged national and state bureaus to track job seekers and secure employment while Donoghue of the United States Civil Service Retirement Association spoke for government pensions or other care for aged men.

H.C Enith Secular League Ryland C Kirk Washington Secular League Pythian Pempus Kirk Victor L. Berger Donoghue United States Civ Service

Dr Mary Walker Lecture Denies Contagious Tuberculosis

Dr Mary Walker spoke at Reader Theater yesterday on tuberculosis and heart disease. She claimed tuberculosis is not contagious nor hereditary and urged funds for a sanitarium near Oswego. She demonstrated a hand pressure method to relieve heart attack symptoms, saying it restored blood flow and saved her life.

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Robbery at Home Seizes Watch Belonging to Leon Burns

Leon Burns an employee at the navy yard was robbed of a horse shoe engraved watch worth 20 dollars while sleeping in a chair at his home on 5 Missouri Avenue Northwest. Detective Berman of police headquarters is handling the case.

Leon Burns Navy' S Yard Missouri Avenue Northwest Berman Police

Civil War veteran arrested at church during Sunday class

Simon Holt, 75, a Civil War veteran, was arrested at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon amid a Sunday adopt class. Police found $187 on him and he posted $100 collateral for appearance in police court. Holt claimed intermittent memory lapses and a trance explained his actions. He lives at 222 Street NW and formerly worked as a teacher.

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Weather conditions and storm warnings across the nation

A nationwide weather summary reports cold conditions with regional warmth in parts of the Rockies and Plains. A disturbance from Colorado will move east, bringing snow to plains and southern Rocky Mountain regions Monday, with rain across the Atlantic states Monday into Tuesday. Temperatures fall, winds shift easterly along the coast, and high seas form near the Grand Banks.

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May Save Bennett Teeth by Surgeons After Beating

Dr Charles H Resen treated Jam Morris Bennett the grocer who was brutally beaten on November Alard accused James Smith and will remain in custody. Bennetts teeth were loosened but most may be saved with a dental splint, a serious case brought to surgeons’ attention. Albert B Hyatt, Tun coin Hotel proprietor, suffers from about a hundred rashes and remains at Emergency Hospital.

Aid to Civilian Emploves Ambulance and Hospital Care

Civilian employes at naval stations may be removed to their homes for ambulance service if the distance is not excessive. One government ambulance is provided. If removal endangers fire protection, treatment at the naval hospital is authorized until safe to move. Costs are twelve cents per day.

Nays Natal

Voters hear speeches at key Republican event turnout urged

Citizens gather as party leaders ignite campaign in a decisive Tuesday meeting. Speakers address election integrity and turnout efforts, urging supporters to back the Republican slate across districts amid rising interest in the forthcoming primaries.

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