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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1909

Page

15

Pontifical Mass at St Patrick’s Church Honors American Prelate

Cardinal Gibbons presided at a grand mass with a vast congregation at St Patrick’s Church. Vice President and dignitaries attended a procession, followed by a luncheon honoring the American primate. Dr Flynn preached on religion’s need, as the city marveled at vestments and ceremonial splendor.

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Memorial notices and obituaries from a late 1900s local paper

Fragmented OCR obituary page listing death notices for multiple individuals, with scattered dates and addresses. Names appear with kinship ties and residence notes, including references to churches, streets, and burial details, though many details are garbled.

Reception for Cardinal Gibbons Highlights Baltimore Event

After mass Cardinal Gibbons and clergy hosted a reception at the rectory drawing 1000 attendees from across the country. dignitaries including Vice President Walbank, Justice White, and various lawmakers praised the churchs mission, unity, and the sanctity of marriage amid broader debates on education and divorce.

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Two Weeks Test Of Living As Jesus Would Ends

Cleveland Ohio July 17 closes the two weeks effort of 1400 participants in the Following In His Steps test. A mass meeting at Bowworth Memorial Church heard experiences from many. Rev W B Wallace called it a success and urged Christians to live more Christlike. Leaders report broad approval from churchmen and officials nationwide to extend the movement world wide. A letter from Rev Charles M Sheldon praised the Cleveland effort. Col George F Harrison retired from the coast artillery due to disability after serving at Fort Monroe. born in California, he grad U S Military Academy 1873 and U S Artillery School 1882, rose to colonel in 1907.

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Hartzell Leads Jubilee Sermon at Africa Mission Opening

President Roosevelt attended a ceremony launching the diamond jubilee of the Methodist Episcopal missions in Africa. Bishop Hartzell delivered the sermon at Foundry Church as James Bryce and wife attended. The pledge goal for the coming year is two hundred thousand dollars. The event highlighted ongoing missionary work and plans to expand in Africa, with further meetings scheduled in Philadelphia and nationwide.

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Sermon on Good Cheer at First Congregational Church

The Rev Dr Samuel W Woodrow preached that Jesus tells sinners be of good cheer for forgiveness and freedom. He likened paralysis to spiritual bondage and urged courage in moral conflict, citing storms at sea and the voyage of life to urge faith and perseverance.

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Forty Hours Devotion Begins at St Marys Church

Solemn high mass marked the start of a forty hour devotion at St Marys Church yesterday with Rev F A Wunnenberg celebrant and Rev Francis Danenhaur as deacon. The ceremony drew many parish groups, continued with adoration, vesper services, and a concluding benediction scheduled for tomorrow evening. Confessions available today and tomorrow morning.

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Preachers Discuss Love and Mind in Christian Sermon

The sermon at evening services by Rev J Wenning Nelms centers on the command to love the Lord with heart soul and mind The preacher argues true worship is surrendering mind and reason to God's will and obeying His commands rather than mere devotion This view contrasts worship with love and notes that fear is cast out by love into loyal service

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Begins Lecture Series by Dr Radcliffe at Church

Dr Wallace Radcliffe opened a winter lecture series at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church on civic and personal questions. The topic was The Spots of the Leopard and future talks will include musical interpretations of Elijah Seven Last Words Verdi's Requiem and other works. Next Sunday's topic is An Earthen Bottle.

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Plans for White House children conference outlined

James E West leads preparations for a January 25 26 conference on dependent and neglected children to be opened in the East Room of the White House. President Roosevelt will speak, with delegates from across the nation and speakers including Jane Addams and Lillian Wald. Public sessions and a Willard dinner will follow the report.

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Sunday Sermon Denounces Cheap Theaters On Sabbath

Rev Dr John Reid Shannon in Metropolitan Memorial Methodist urges closing Washington theaters open Sundays. He likens them to a Moloch corrupting youth, cites Admiral Drake burning ships as a warning, and calls for action to curb vaudeville and other Sunday amusements harming morals.

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Charities Appeal Seeks Funds for Multiple Groups

A joint finance committee organized to collect funds for the Associated Charities Citizens Relief Association and the Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis reports receiving numerous gifts and pledges. Contributions support relief for distressed citizens and aid in public health efforts. headquarters and acknowledgments are noted, with several donors listed and thanked. A separate note from the Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis records additional gifts received through the joint committee. A cable from London reports the death of Baron Amherst of Hackney, linked to recent financial losses and library sales.

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Suffrage Meeting Aims to Press District Protests

The Monthly Raundie Hoghl é gathering will host Representative Nathan Hale J ennessen to discuss suffrage in the Lasin? t of Calum bia and election methods. Capt Jo Wate Vatelen and Polormaker of the Bightwood Citro Association will speak as others join calls to protest Capital Traction service on East and G Streets. Witnesses note delays of up to half an hour for cars and urge action.

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Gorsuch Methodis Episcoral Church Pastors Reappointment Slated

At the fourth quarterly conference the official board prohibited the reversal of the pastor Rev W L Uyan for a fifth year and the reappointment of Rev Dr John W RR Sumwalt as district superintendent of the Methodist churches of Washington. The annual conference with these appointments to be made will meet in April. A committee including William Huntimidean Charles Whittoner and Roscoe Monle Wade was formed to study the feasibility of purchasing a permanent pewage for the church.

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Sperry Comes to Washington For Week Schedule

Dr Sperry plans a week in Washington with a busy slate of talks and audience engagements at the YMCA and various churches. He will address topics on sexuality, human biology, and progress, with four lectures and morning sessions arranged for men’s groups and youth organizations.

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Dedication of New Church by Rt Rev Dennis Gtnnet

The Rt Rev Dennis J Gt nnet led a dedication ceremony for St Pures¢ oto church yesterday. He traveled from the Cathedic sersiy district to Caun Wha 8 )ard pesded veerday to bless the new building. The ceremony marked the completion of the new church structure and its opening for worship and community events.

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