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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1915
Page
6
A Washington Post report covers a large Philadelphia tabernacle sermon where a reformer attacks church complacency, condemns lack of faith, and urges stronger religious vigor. He denounces clergy while urging believers to seek deeper spiritual obedience, noting extensive audience reactions and conversions.
Obituary notices merge names and ages for multiple individuals from a local newspaper. The text lists Mary Cahill aged midlife, George At Trainees, Caro Tint Arrimpson, Victoria Parke Massey, and M E P Newton. Details include dates around January and private interments at Michael and All Angels.
A Sunday tirade condemns shallow prayers and church pretensions, arguing prayers without deeds insult the divine. It rails at hypocrisy, noting that help should lift the needy not feed vanity, and denounces vice over virtue in New York’s urban life.
The Rev. Dr. Billy Sunday to meet President Wilson Monday afternoon in Washington where Champ Clark will introduce him. Sunday will deliver a sermon at Convention Hall with expenses covered by audience contributions and a 75 member planning committee organizing reception. Sunday’s Philly visit included a Taft introduction and a light baseball talk in the Adelphi.
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce directors endorsed rebuilding the Aqueduct bridge or constructing a new Georgetown terminus bridge. A committee of I T Moran, George Worthington, and J Metzerott will study options. The group noted Navy yard work limits and planned to meet at a local hotel next Thursday to organize the annual chamber gathering.
A Republican review prepared at the national committee headquarters led by Secretary James T. Reynolds states the November elections show the GOP carried national issues to win a clear electoral college majority, Democrats would be a minority in the next House, and many progressive voters returned to Republican candidates. The report notes official figures, state-by-state statistics, and tables.
A. J. Thom, general counsel of Southern Railway, testified before the Senate committee that the charge of a plot to bottle up coal fields in Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee was false. He said the road invested roughly 8 to 9 million dollars to enter the territory and urged removing directors as witnesses if needed.
A judiciary subcommittee reaffirmed an unfavorable report on Siddons after a rehearing for stenographic testimony. No new evidence was offered, so the panel kept its previous finding. The full committee will review the nomination Monday.
Senators Hughes and James slow to act on George Hampton nomination as New Jersey collector of internal revenue. Subcommittee of the finance committee to start hearings tomorrow as Martine vows to press the case. Hampton expected to be rejected amid push to bar funding for salaries of rejected appointees.
Special to The Washington Post Chicago Jan 7 bankers demand full inquiry as Senator Bewis accuses Federal Reserve Bank of being packed with family employes. John J. Arnold of First National Bank says the clash of bankers and politicians may settle whether the Fed runs as a purely commercial institution or a political machine. Secretary McAdoo will be briefed in Chicago en route to Washington.
Senator Burton assails the government ship purchase bill as a dangerous experiment in ownership arguing it would favor privileged interests. Senator Fletcher defends the plan saying routes must be worked out by the shipping board while minority reports warn the government cannot aid merchants in the wartime emergency. Debate resumes after DC appropriation action.
A subcommittee report on the Aqueduct bridge recalls its aging unsafe condition and large prior spending. Advocates urge Congress to authorize a new bridge between Thirty-fourth and Thirty-sixth streets, at an estimated cost around 1.5 million dollars, to improve traffic, troop movement, and economy.
Georgetown merchants Z. L. Kolb and P. T. Moran warn that moving the Aqueduc bridge from its present site to a location near 34th Street would devastate trade. They cite Virginia customers, river traffic, and harbor access, urging a site near the current location to minimize property depreciation and preserve business stability.
Russia today celebrates Christmas with streets full of worshippers heading to the principal cathedral. The war’s shadow does not dampen the season as observances proceed in Petrograd. The American hospital held a reception and concert for wounded soldiers.
Dr. Santos A. Do Inlaicl urged a Washington congress of neutral diplomats to draft concrete proposals protecting rights of neutrals in war. Secretary Bryan's Pan American Union commission discussed inviting Asian and European neutrals to a general conference to review proposals before presenting them to belligerents. No action beyond referral to a subcommittee. plan favored for later broader discussion. A Chilean coal limit proposal was debated with no action. The neutral "one" in both oceans idea was sent to the international board of jurists for opinion.
Public Service Commission opens inquiry into Wednesday blaze that killed Ellen O Grady and injured many on New York subway. Gov Whitman orders full cooperation and pledges action. Interborough officials testify insulation may fail under conditions, while DA eyes train crews as autopsy confirms smoke asphyxiation.
The President left at 7 last night for Indianapolis where he will speak at a Jackson day celebration under the Indiana Democratic Club. He will be introduced by Gov. Ralston and his address will be political. He arrives at 1:45 today and visits Senator Kern. At 3 he speaks in Tomlinson Heart, attends a club reception, then returns to Washington at 6:45. Accompanying him are Secretary Tumurty Dr Cary T Grayson and several White House staff members.
Baltimore January 7 Sheriff R Peyton Whalen of Montgomery County plans to grant 50 day grace to motorists without 1915 licenses until January 18 and told deputies not to arrest unlicensed drivers. State Motor Vehicle Commissioner Harry A Roe says deputies will enforce the law, signaling likely clashes ahead.
President Wilson, in a White House conference with congressional leaders, asked for a 250000 appropriation to cover expenses for the Panama Canal opening celebration next March. He outlined plans by Secretaries Bryan Daniels and Garrison including hosting visiting foreign fleet officers and a naval parade, with contingency if the parade cannot occur due to slides.
Mrs Thomas 5S Martin wife of Senator Martin of Virginia died yesterday at her Charlottesville home after years of ill health Senator Martin has been away from Washington since December and Virginia delegation members plan to attend the funeral She was formerly Lucy Day daughter of Col and Mrs C F Day of Smithfield She left two children a daughter aged 17 and a son Ok Tay
Washington excerpts note progress on motor vehicle records, education literacy funding, and hospital planning. Other items cover water and utility rate inquiries, relief efforts for Belgium, liquor licensing transfers, architectural plans, and upcoming cultural events in the District.
News notes recount proposals for protecting toe agit prowets and a plan for emergency spending of 250000 dollars following a bid to spend near Thornton of Lewisian. The Senate adopted five resolutions endorsing a memorial at New Orleans for the battle of January 8, 1815 and related items. Remarks include Westenhoy’s interest in official acts and confirmation delays over a naval revenue appointment for Missouri.
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