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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1909
Page
7
A long dispatch describes calls for the removal of obstacles in Havana harbor as essential for navigation and national dignity. It advocates U S support to reestablish stability, noting provisional government steps and international interest while stressing orderly conduct and a peaceful transition in Cuba.
In Hodgenaville Larue county near 100 years after Lincoln's birth the local option election resulted in a dry majority of 1 085 with more than 4 to 1 against license. Church bells rang children marched and a brass band played during the day. Women did not serve coffee at voting places.
Lincoln Nebr Dan 24 W J Bryan tonight explained his link to a Nebraska Legislature joint resolution creating a school of citizenship at the University of Nebraska He said he inspired the measure but has no financial interest and would lecture without pay.
Illinois lawmakers face a deadlock in the fight for the U S Senate as Republicans fail to unite around Hopkins amid a 12th ballot showing 83 votes. Democrats circulate talk of bolting for Shurtleff while party fractures persist in the House and Senate, with Shurtleff attracting limited GOP support and Democratic splits surfacing in ongoing balloting.
Murhages Oklahoma January 24 Gov Haskell claims quoted by Scott Mac Reynolds Edward Mott Creek Indians attorney says no truth in allegations about Muskogee lands and fraud. He asserts he never told Mac Reynolds or anyone else he lacked evidence to connect Haskell to criminal conduct and disputes any indictment claim.
In Rome on January 2, Pepe Pius read the decree approving Joan of Arc's beatification before an audience in the consistory hall. Attending were Archishop Ireland of St Paul and Bishops Stannell of Omaha and Ailen of Mobile. The pope praised those who show miracles of heaven through virtue and lamented society's unbelief.
Signal corps officers lament the House appropriations committee's omission of 500000 for military aeronautics. They warn no new ballooning experiments will proceed next year unless funded, with activity limited to the old dirigible 1 at Fort Leavenworth. Russia and Switzerland pursue balloon programs despite budget constraints.
Berlin dispatch reports socialists held many public meetings today to discuss universal suffrage. They attempted street processions toward the palace for a demonstration before the emperor, but police in force dispersed the crowds after mounting and foot units arrived, with some cheering for universal suffrage.
Police found two young women dead on the doorstep of a negro preacher in St Louis. An autopsy showed one had been shot in the mouth. Identity not disclosed. The other woman’s body was found nearby. A pocket note in Hebrew stated I would rather be dead for the worms to eat me than have my life’s blood sucked away.
Munyon's Cold Remedy relieves head and throat congestion and fever, stops nasal discharges, and eases pains from colds. It claims to cure grip and stubborn coughs and prevent pneumonia for 2d a dose. Also advertised are rheumatism, kidney, bladder remedies, Vitalizer for strength, and a free magazine almanac from Munyon's in Philadelphia.
The Rev John Van Schalck jr of the Church of Our Father preaches on The Gospel of Salvation from 1 Corinthians 1x16 detailing salvation as a growth and life changing process. He argues salvation is deliverance from error disease and iniquity and the education of all faculties to the standards of the perfect man.
The Church of the Ascension on Massachusetts Avenue and Twelfth Street NW announced a February 10 reception for Rev J Henning Nelms and Mrs Nelms to celebrate the pastorate's first anniversary since he arrived from Philadelphia. An address of welcome will open, with a response by the rector. A musical program and refreshments follow. the choir has grown and the church has reduced debt and reorganized the men’s club into an adult group, now one of the city’s best.
Captain Baldwin gains guiding role as the Washington Aero Club forms with initial supporters in official and military circles. Secretary of the Navy Newberry declines presidency due to lack of aerial navigation knowledge and Europe bound duties. Baldwin announces headquarters in Washington and offers his aircraft for club use, including spherical kites and aeroplanes.
The river and harbor issue stirs advocates in Congress as opponents push for a broad reform while a House committee blocks a general bill this session. Supporters argue deficits do not stop needed work and foresee a comprehensive policy within a year or two, with lasting improvements for rivers and harbors nationwide.
At the Church of the Holy Comforter last night after the regular service the Rev Clarence Wheeler received a purse of 150 dollars marking the first anniversary of his pastorate. The presentation was made by Mr Gilbert with brief remarks by D A Edwards the assistant pastor and Rev Father Mihm. Father Wheeler gave a grateful response.
A Washington hunting party of over 30 people rode a special two coach electric train to Chesapeake Beach Maryland for a possum hunt. Dogs bayed at hoops and puddles as hunters trailed through marshes and woods, with John Ray and Billy Cooper each securing game, while guides from Leesburg aided the chase aboard a luxury style railcar.
A Chesapeake Beach Railway party returned to the city after a four mile ride toward Washington aboard a train. The excursion yielded varied reports on captured or destroyed animals while praising the journey and participants including William H Cooper and J Moffett. Paul Waters was unable to attend due to illness.
The Rev Dr Thomas J Shahan says he knows no more about his acting rector appointment than public reports. He received notice from the Pope through a cardinal and will take charge when Bishop O Connell departs, likely July, as the board of trustees forwards three or more names to Cardinal Satolli for selection.
At Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church Rev Dr John Reid Shannon preached on The Way Out of Life's Mysteries stressing Christianity as service and fidelity to one's providential sphere. He argued God backs social inequalities and that birth gifts shape leaders and followers rather than legal equality, warning against utopian reform.
Calvary Baptist Church pledged 10504 for home and foreign missions at a church service led by Rev Dr Samuel H Greene. The sermon emphasized the Great Commission and the church’s duty to spread the gospel worldwide.
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