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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1917

Page

8

Revival Sermon and Sixteenth Street Tabernacle Dedication

A huge revival at the Sixteenth and V6 streets tabernacle will run January 26 to February 8 led by Gypsy Smirk Jr and evangelist Will. A dedicatory visit featuring a 400 voice chorus and Prof Cole will be held with an address on alms and the tabernacle’s purpose. Committees report near completion of preparations as Washingtonians show strong interest.

Sixteenth Street Cole Juhr Canenter Palrer Toorisia Washingtontins Evangelist Smith Faust Pennsylvania New York

Fragmented OCR Reflects a Troubled Inquiry into Childhood and Power

An unclear article fragment discusses themes of childhood, power, and authority, mentioning terms like innocence, strength and weakness, and references to a hand, a test, and social roles. It references a person or figure linked to youth, family, and moral stakes, with scattered phrases about resilience and vulnerability.

Suffrage Rent Not Overdue and Picketing Resumes at White House

The report details rent arrears and overdue payments discussed at a meeting, noting amounts and names of individuals involved. It also highlights the January contributions to the national headquarters, listing prominent women and leaders, and mentions no pickets at the White House yesterday with plans to resume today.

Wiss Jo TI Webster Congre J Ponadl Hooker Tenhpenre- Wissex Julius Rosenwnd Pochard Waithwright Wee Harvey Drara Nimitz Kia Bom Yonie Dane Durind Simos Lesters Tierra White House

Religious Services Papal Delegate to Officiate

Archbishop Bonzano the papal delegate will officiate at the consecration of a new altar in St Pauls Church Fifteenth and V streets next Thursday The altar a gift of a parishioner memorial to a friend features gold mosaic niches four archangels twelve apostles and measures 25 feet high and 14 feet wide Also notes sermons and varied services around the city with multiple church leaders and events throughout the week

Bonzano St Pauls Church Fifteenth Mgr James F. Mackin Kiug Hugh Curley William J Carroll St Pauls Parish Washington Archangels Twelve Apostles

Court of Honor Plans Inaugural Stands Contracts

Representative Rucker orders inaugural stands built in front of the Capitol by Melvin Construction Company of Washington for 11200 with seating for 10000. A smaller press stand costs 1200. Police first aid plans include vapor tubes and medical chests. Dr Shields to lecture police on first aid beginning soon. Public safety officials approve emergency hospitals along parade routes.

Rucker Washington Company Capitol Robert N. Harper Washington Plana Rucker Mads Representative Rucker Melvin Construction Company of Maj Pullman Yeaterday Sergi Weber Matthew J Shields Red Cross Society Pullmann Harper

Gas accident and injuries reported in Washington

Giuseppe Marchine aged 43 of 211 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest was found unconscious from a gas jet left open and revived at Walter Reed General Hospital. Fred Fletcher, 23, of 1746 U Street Northwest, was badly cut on a leg when an ax slipped and he was taken to the Emergency Hospital. Matilda Brown, 78, of 442 Grays Court Northwest, was found dead in bed from infirmities of age. coroner issued death certificate.

Guisseppe Marchine Pennsylvania Avenue Walter Reed General Hospital Fred Wletcher U ‘Street Matilda Brown Grays Court Northwest

Dinner for Episcopalians at St Albans School

Washington scene at St Albans School for Boys features Bishop Harding and trustees hosting a dinner tonight with prominent Episcopalians and officials. Admiral Stockton and William Howell Church are among guests. Speakers discuss school ties to university church home and state. veteran figures and relatives are noted among attendees.

Bishop Harding St Albans School For Tomight Washington Admiral Stockton George Washington University William Howell Church Henry White

Rev Paul R Hickok Accepts Post at Troy NI

Former Metropolitan Presbyterian Church pastor Rev Paul R Hickok begins work at Troy NI. His duties will be temporarily filled by Rev Adoloa Allen, formerly assistant pastor at First Presbyterian Church on John Marshall Place.

Paul R Hickok Metropolitan Presbyterian Church Troy NI Adoloa Allen First Presbyterian Church John Marshall

Washington braces for record cold snap from Alberta

A severe cold wave nears Washington from Alberta Canada. After unsettled skies and likely rain tonight temperatures will fall for three to four days, predicted to be colder than any this winter. The system moved east from Omaha yesterday and is expected to bring below freezing temperatures, with skating enthusiasts hopeful for a freeze.

Washington Mercury Weather Bureau Alberta Canada Omaha Nebr

Internal Bathing’s Rapid Growth Promoted in Washington Ad

An advertisement touts the Cascade as an efficient internal bathing device claiming it cures constipation and related ailments. It cites user anecdotes including a 40 year old man named F E Smith whose wife also benefited, and invites readers to visit O Donnells and Affleck Drug Stores in Washington for a free booklet explaining why men feel only 56 percent efficient today.

F E Smith Apella J . I. Cascade O'Donnells Affleck Washington Adv

Robberies Reported Across City In Early Morning Incidents

A series of early morning thefts including a hold up at First street and Maryland avenue SW where William Churchill was robbed of $1250 by three young white men at pistol point. A pigskin traveling handbag with $17 disappeared on Pennsylvania avenue and Seventh street. A brown overcoat valued at $15 was stolen from True Reformers Hall. A pinchback brown overcoat worth $20 was taken from a home on M street NW. A plate glass vestibule door was smashed at Henrietta Jones residence with jewelry valued at $60, and Estelle Farrell reported theft of items during Saturday night through a window transition on M street NW.

William Churchill Sixth First Street Maryland Avenue Dr F M Humphrey Bluemont Pennsylvania Avenue Seventh Street William McKeever A _ street True Reformers Hall John Matz Henrietta Jones Estelle Farrell

Watmough Rites Today Honor Admiral Watmough Rites

Honorary pallbearers for the funeral of Admiral James H Watmough, who died last Thursday at 95, were announced. Services will be held at 2 PM at St Pauls Church with Rev Dr Talbott and Rev Dr Atkinson officiating. Interment at Arlington Cemetery with naval honors.

James H Watmough Joseph F Craig William Maxwell Us&sn John N Speel U SN Alexander Rodgers US A Robert W Baker Anthony F. Lucas Gracie K Richards A.A Hoehling, Jr Henry H Filather Joshua Evans

Faces Blackmail Charge In Philadelphia Case

John Cunningham alias Adams, alleged member of an organized blackmail ring, was arrested in Philadelphia on a charge of trying to extort 1500 dollars from William T Hopper. A federal agent identified him as the man linked to a Baltimore case of 36000 dollars. Cunningham is connected to a group led by William H Butler, who is serving 18 months at Atlanta Federal Prison.

Philadelphia John #1 Cunningham Adams Secret Service William T Hopper Frank Garberino Baltimore William H. Butler Butler Atlanta

THANKS BY SCHOOL BOARD FOR EDUCATION FUND

Harry O Hine secretary of the board of education issued a statement thanking contributors to a $1,000 fund for the education of tubercular children in Washington. Health depart­ment regulations excluded many from local schools this year. Two schools will be started soon, one for white and one for colored children. Congress may appropriate funds later for continued education.

Harry O Hine Board of Education Washington Health Department John van Schaick Congress

Richard B Dole Dead

Richard B Dole a chemist with the water resources bureau of the geological survey died yesterday morning at the government hospital after weeks of illness He was 36 a native of Maine Funeral services will be at Speare's undertaking 940 F Street NW at 1030 this morning then the body goes to Portland Me for interment He is survived by his wife living at 1733 Columbia Road NW

Richard B Dole Water Resources Bureau the Geological Survey Government Hospital Maine Speare Portland Mr Dole Calumbia Road

Porto Rican bill urged by Porto Ricans in Washington

A delegation led by Gonzales-Lamas and Manuel Domenech arrived in Washington to press for early passage of the Jones Shafroth bill. They report wide island support and unity among Puerto Rican political parties, urging Congress to grant territorial rights and privileges to the island. The group cites President Wilson backing and hopes the measure becomes law soon to fulfill expectations of extended privileges.

Senate Genarles-Lamas Union Party of Porto Rico Washington Manuel V Domenech Republican Party of Island Jones-Shafroth Gonzales-Lamas Geo Nelson A Miles Spain Wilson Congress Gen Miles United States

Socialist View Pins Religion as Foe in Address

Moses Baritz of Manchester argues socialism opposes all religions in a Washington Secular League talk at Pyitian Temple. The discussion includes Ed Keyser Samuel Saloman Wolfberg Evangelist Green Rosenblatt David Detcles Dr James Hugh Keeley and President John W D Bradia.

Moses Baritz Manchester England Washington Secular League Pyitian Temple Ed Keyser Samuel Saloman Wolfberg Evangelist Green Mr Rosenblatt David Dtecles James Hugh Keeley John WD Bradia

Southerners Invite Wilsons Mardi Gras Ball at Ritz Carlton

The Southern Industrial Association invites guests for a Mardi Gras ball on Shrove Tuesday February 20 at the Ritz Carlton. Lantern slides on mountaineers education will precede the coronation. Invited include President and Mrs Wilson Miss Margaret Wilson Mr and Mrs William G McAdoo Gow and Mrs Whitman Mayor and Mrs Mitchel Maj Gen Leonard Wood and Rear Admiral Nathaniel Usher

New York Southern Industrial Association Ritz Carlton Hore Wilson Margaret Wilson William G McAdoo Gow Whitman Mitchel Leonard Wood Nathaniel Usher

Their Married Life HAT are you doing

Helen awakens with a bad cold and a tense morning at home. Warren questions her condition and clothes causing friction. Nora arrives with cheer, offering help as Helen worries about breakfast and the doctor. Warren prioritizes calling a doctor despite Helen’s hesitations.

Warren Helen Nora Winifred International Nes

TRAINING CAMP DATES NAMED

New York Jan 27 The Military Training Camps Association announces civilian training camps for the Eastern Central Southern and Western departments next summer and early fall War Department expects at least 50000 attendees The four Plattsburg camps dates June 2 July 1 July 7 August 8 September 15 October 14 Central department senior camps at Fort Snelling Fort Riley Fort D A Russell Junior camps at Fort Benjamin Harrison Fort Des Moines Fort D A Russell Dates for Southern Western camps by writing to San Antonio and San Francisco headquarters

New York Association of the United States War Department Plattsburg Central Department Fort &Nelling Minn Fort Riley Kans Fort D A Ruagell Wyom Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Fort Des Moines Iowa Fort D Ruase Departments San Antonio San Francisco

Nonagenarian challenge set for endurance contest in Columbus

Columbus 21 Willis Oglesby, claiming to be the city’s youngest nonagenarian, accepts a challenge from 91 year old John W Flannagan of Defiance for a five event endurance contest to be held in Columbus or nearby cities. Flannagan proposes a 20 mile walk, 1000 yard race, manual labor, broad and high jump, and an eating contest. The Columbus man is first to accept.

Columbus Ohio Willis Oglesby John W Flannagan Defiance Cincinnati Cleveland Toledo John Flannagan Flannagan

Texas Team Army Champion Triumph Over New York Cavalry

The San Antonio Texan eleven scored ten touchdowns and nine extra points to total 89 points while shutting out New York. The Texans, army champions, featured players from Princeton Harvard Syracuse Cornell Portsmouth and other eastern schools. Frederick Funston and staff witnessed the game along with Iren Waike, commander of the Brownsville division.

San Antonio Texan Texas Infantry New York Cavalry New Yorkers Texans Princeton Harvard Syracuse Cornell Portmouth Fastern New York Zen Frederick Funston Iren Waike Brownsville

Rate Increase in France Raises Rail Fares Across Industry

Paris January 21 proposals to raise railway passenger and freight rates by 15 percent were submitted to the finance committee of the chamber of deputies by the Minister of Subsistence and Labor Merrit. The extra revenue would be shared by railroad companies to cover higher wages due to the cost of living.

Paris Finance Committee Chamber of Deputies Minster

Spain Prosecutes German Papers in Madrid

Judicial authorities began proceedings against Germanophile papers under ministry orders. Actions target Espana Bileva Cerreo Espanol and other outlets. Police seized Flor Sociniata on Thursday.

Madrid Espane Bileva Cerreo Espanol Aim Mentrios Thnarto Sociniata

Greece Moves Troops and Artillery to Peloponnesus

Athens reports the transport of Greek troops and war material to the Peloponnese is under way and expected to finish next week. Officials say the blockade will be lifted once the transfer is complete, with the entire move completed in a fortnight per current indications.

Athens Greece London Peloponessus

Russia to buy 30 million in refrigerating gear for beef dairy

J H Gulak of Moscow says the Russian-American conservation and Industrial stock company plans 30 million dollars of U S goods to build cold storage and freezing capacity in Russia. Half of the cost will be borne by the Russian government, with immediate shipment sought.

New York United States Russia J H Gulak Moscow Gergensfjord Bergen Guilak Siberia America

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