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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1911
Page
9
Reports from Harbin describe strong Chinese opposition to burning plague victims and infected houses, with trenches prepared for burials in the open country. Russians in Harbin act against Chinese residents while Chinese presses accuse persecution and burial alive amid a virulent bubonic plague spreading rapidly.
Yale alumni here plan a February 4 banquet at the Raleigh Hotel with President Taft and President Hadley as guests of honor. Lee McClung, newly named Yale association president, chairs the committee. John Batt sborn is committee chair. The event aims for a record attendance, reflecting support from Yale men in Congress and notable alumni.
Large congregation gathers at St Paula Church last evening to celebrate the Catholic Converts League of Washington Complin sung by Right Rev Mer Mackin. The Rev Sigourney W Faye preached an eloquent sermon. Founders and pastors including Rev Alexander Dayle Rev Father Hoen Rev Dr W H Ketcham Rev James F McGee and Rev A Walsh attended. The League aims to inform outsiders about the truths of the Catholic Church and reports a successful year.
Gov Campbell directs Attorney General Lightfoot to sue International and Great Northern and Missouri Kansas and Texas railroads to forfeit their charters. He claims insolvency and law violations requiring Texas offices. He also lists 30 other roads for investigation to determine charter forfeiture due to foreign ownership.
Italian barber Jan Jé-Cattaneo was sentenced to four years and banishment for stealing $5000 in jewelry from Mrs Daniel Bacon of New York at St Moritz. His wife, employed as a maid, was convicted of complicity and sentenced to eighteen months plus ten years expulsion.
A large Indiana Democratic delegation arrives in Washington for two to three days to back S Jackson as sergeant-at-arms of the next House. The party lists Kern, Taggart, Gillingham, Brien, Honan, Greathouse, Brotem, Vollmer, New, France and other leaders, staying at Congress Hall.
Fire at the Braddock House on the third floor started by an overheated stove. Nick Mullen, Italian tenant, left his room and the flames spread to Moore's room below. Two fire engines and a truck responded, two water streams used, damage described as light. Fire Chief Petty's horse Skyrocket suffered a broken halter. animal led back to stall.
Miss Mary Frey of New York reports a pearl necklace vanished from a drawer beside her bed at the Hotel Excelsior in Rome. Police suspect a German thief in custody. his baggage from Genoa is being brought to Rome.
Philadelphia Jan 15 Pastor Russell preached from the text In the beginning was the Word Logos and the Weed logos with God The order argues the Logos as the first created but still divine The sermon covers Jehovahs Only Begotten Son prehuman existence creation acts and the Trinity denial explaining Jesus as the Logos and the first and last creation and his role in redemption and worship.
The passage discusses the role of Jesus as advocate with the Father and mediator for humanity. It argues that recognizing Jesus in thoughts and prayers aligns with divine appointment, portraying Him as intercessor and mediator who will restore mankind toward justification and harmony with God during and after Messiah's reign.
Charles L White former D troop cook of the Fifteenth Cavalry is arrested after firing at Lieut Tremaine at Fort Myer and reenlisting in the Seventh Cavalry under an alias. He faces a court martial, with possible District Attorney action, following gunfire and a chase on Pennsylvania Avenue as he pursued a woman he loved. white had been dishonorably discharged for drunkenness and escaped guards during nocturnal visits before being captured.
Washington scene as Speaker Joseph Cannon fails to attend the Social Oyster Club dinner due to his automobile sinking in mud on the way to Rhode Island avenue and Twelfth street northeast. The event drew many congressmen and dignitaries, with music and recitations, while guests helped themselves to roasted oysters.
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