Ministers Censure Drink in Afro-American Congress Address
Rev. R. B. Robinson denounces liquor and worldliness among black preachers at the Afro-American Congress opening at Miles M. E. Church. He warns that liquor and vanity corrupt leadership, urging ministers to lead souls toward Christ and away from moral decay while noting delegates and supporters from Virginia New York Ohio and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Robinson
Congress
South
Jesus
Sam
Christ
Kentucky
Rome
Mr. Robinson
Virginvia Conference
Afro-American Congress
D. EE. Wiseman
LM. Jacobs
New York
Guiled B. Jackson
Virginia
Virginia; Rev. Mr. J. Willams
Ohi
P. D Soloman
W. C. Payne
L. E. B. Rosser
Justices of the Peace Seek Higher Compensation
Justices Bundy Strider O Nea l and MerreH asked Commissioners for more consideration and duties relief. Bundy said the current 259 for rent clerk hire and stationery is far short of the needed 1000 to cover expenses. They urged a 1000 salary increase to 2006 yearly, arguing their offices should rank just below the Commissioners. Commissioners promised early consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justices of the Peace
Bundy
Strider
O'Neal
Merreh
Justice of the Peace
Lacey Trial Monday for Manslaughter Incident
Jacob Lacey, a young white man, is indicted for manslaughter in the August 2 killing of Frank A Merrill at Ninth street and Pennsylvania avenue northwest. Trial set for Monday in Criminal Court No 1 before Justice Wright. Eyewitness witness returned to the city. attorneys George P Hoover and Robert W Wells for the defendant. A United States Attorney Charles H Turner to prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Lacey
Frank A. Merrill
Ninth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Justice Wright
George P. Hoover
Robert W. Wells
United States
Charles H. Turner
Bowling Club Dance Set at Masonic Temple Tonight
The Bureau Bowling Club hosts a dance tonight at Masonic Temple with Captain Helmericks chairing the entertainment committee. Many invitations have been sent and a large attendance is expected, reflecting social activity tied to the club.
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Bowling Club
Bureau Bowling Club
Masonic Temple
Capt. Helmericks
Bowling Quint
Faithful Fire Horse Dead After Thirteen Years Service
Old Joe or Warts, the fire department horse used by Chief Belt for thirteen years, died after responding to about 2,200 alarms. Purchased in 1892 from John Simmons, he carried Belt to fires, even during the 1897 blizzard, earning praise for reliability and steadiness as the department marked his retirement on a pension. District Veterinarian Robinson noted he was the oldest horse and never missed work.
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Joe
Chief Belt
Fire Department
John Simmons
Belt
Old Joe
Robinson
Woman Kills Self After Arm Gouging Scissors Incident
Mrs Anne Squiers forty nine of Brooke Virginia slashed her arm with manicure scissors then leaped from a second story window at 1660 Monroe Street Northwest to die. She was found unconscious and later died at Garfield Hospital after doctors amputated her arm. Witnesses said her mind had been unbalanced by religious fervor and she claimed loss of reason. Family alerted by groans, blood spotted the room showed a difficult struggle with the wounds.
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Anne Squiers
Brooke
Stafford County
Owen K. Truitt
Monroe Street
Garfield Hospital
Bargains to Close Out at Muddiman & Co
City bulletin lists gas stoves and fixtures reduced with low prices at Muddiman & Co 124 G St. and 616th St. Also advertises groceries, chocolates, soaps, flour, candy, and beverages from various vendors with low, promotional prices and phone numbers, all claiming the lowest prices. Includes Hood's Sarsaparilla health ad.
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Muddiman & Co
G St
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Oxford
Pennsylvania Ave
Seventh Street
House & Herrmann
Horn
Walker-Hughes Market Co
Maryland Club
John H. Magruder
Connecticut Ave & K
Ceres
Rollet
Veeres
Hubbard Heating Co
Washington
F Street
N. W
Chae
Baltimore
Miller Safes
Hanover Street
Baltimore, Md
The
National Art Association
G. & P. Telephone
Twelfth Street
R Sttet
Sone Post
Speaker
Macfarland
James Lwin
National Anti- Saloon League
League
St. Louis
James Hillery
BR. B. Robinson
W. Payne
L, EH. B. Rosser
M. L. Robinson
G. W. Edwards
Mary J. Brown
D. L Price
Josie G. Robinson
H. J. Willams
Lacey
Frank Merrill
Southern
Pabn
Florida
Aiken
Brown
G. A. Sou
Faithful Fire Horse
AA Sow Art Galleries
G Street
U. S. Treasury
407 & St
England
C. G. Sloan & CO
7Th St
Mass. Ave
Cravenette
Fe Reefers
Victor E. Adler
Gssaree
City Bulletins
J. D. Pyles
Ta. Ave
Vielati
Rogerson & Co
Jolson
N. Cap. St
de Gronece
Joyce Engraving Company, Star Bldg
Paul Jones
Murphy's
Fern
Narcissus
Doren
Kramer’s
F St. Nw
Johnston’s
Keene's Shoes
Hood
A. Herman’s Sons
St. A. W
Paual
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
la. Ave
D St
Udden’s Credit House
Gor
H Sts
Selinger
Keolts
J. Maury Dove Go
Ines
FN. W
N.W
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Home Savings Bank
7Th and Mass
Washburn’s
Pillsbury’s
Cleveland
G. G. Cornwell & Son
Penn. Avenue
Congressional Coffee
Smart Set
Congressional
Great Atlantic & Pacific
Halford Sauce
John . Magruder
Connecticut Ave
K St
McDougall Kitchen Cabinets
Mayerg CO
Seventh St
John B. Espey
Tes
Ave
J. T. Walker Sons
10Th Street
Eberly
Newark
Housewives Praise
Washington Gas Light CO
10Th St
W. Asse Eee
Yarner
Dectoie
Warner
Warner's
Safe Cure Company
Rochester
Washington Post
Wabash
Chicago
Keeley Institute
North Capitol Street
Washington, D. C
District of Columbia
Maryland
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