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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1909
Page
35
Cardinal Gibbons voiced opposition to the proposed state amendment on disfranchisement in Maryland, arguing it would deny suffrage to a large portion of Black citizens. He warned that other lawful means could achieve purity without disenfranchising groups, while opponents and supporters alike reacted with consternation.
A jumble of obituary and public notices references Addie Mibtity HL BLA and others. The passage mentions regional death notices and legal ad briefings, with ties to Washington Post listings and various newspapers. It also contains disjointed references to Maryland voting issues and political figures like Senator Rayner and Edwin Warfield amid historic context.
Cardinal Gibons confirmed a class of 112 at St Marys Catholic Church in Annapolis after Sunday Mass. He preached and delivered a special address to those joining the communion, addressing both Catholic and non Catholic members of the congregation including midshipmen. He asked the boys to pledge abstinence from intoxicants until age 21, and all complied.
Taft writes to Mr Payne outlining a permanent commission of tariff experts to gather evidence on costs of production for items in schedules to foreign and domestic markets. He emphasizes the body would furnish information to Congress, not fix rates or possess broader powers. The plan aims to inform lawmakers while avoiding constitutional overreach.
The piece notes James W Wadsworth Jr of New York will represent New York State at the inaugural ball on March 4. Myron Herrick will represent Ohio and Chester A Arthur will represent Colorado. It discusses parade grandstand designs and laments Washington streets as harsh weather looms, urging a date change to ensure milder conditions.
At a St Andrew's Society meeting James Bryce the British ambassador and James Wilson the U S. Secretary of Agriculture were elected honorary members. They expressed appreciation. The annual banquet will be held at Rauscher's tomorrow evening with prominent speakers and Bonnie Scotland novelties to entertain members.
A new Battleship Maine Memorial Association forms to observe February 15 annually with a memorial service in Randie Highlands led by Rear Admiral Sigsbee. The effort includes floral tributes, a St Patrick church mass, a graveside pilgrimage, and appeals to Roosevelt and Navy officials for attendance.
Washington Post report from January 2 describes a young woman found dead on a preacher's porch at 13 North Leffingwell Street. Autopsy shows a gunshot wound through the mouth. no revolver found. A Yiddish note signed Sadie Saifer hints at possible murder and a second person fleeing the scene was heard as the shot rang out.
A Department of Agriculture report dated yesterday shows the United States holds about 20,000 horses valued at 1.974 billion dollars, an average of 564 dollars per animal, with total farm animal value at 452.269 million dollars, up over four percent from last year. The bulletin lists values and counts for mules cows other cattle sheep and swine across farms and ranges.
Georgia temperance leader Mrs Mary Harris Armour urged Washington to push for prohibition, raising $600 to fund the crusade. She argued liquor harms youth and urged Congress to act, condemning Washington's saloons and promising new speeches across churches and the National Theater.
Representatives of England Newfoundland and Canada conferred with Secretary Root Ambastador Bruce and Justice ministers Kent Aylesworth on Newfoundland fisheries rights. Questions to be submitted to The Hague for arbitration after further talks, with a likely delay before final agreement and Senate ratification of the treaty.
Calvary Baptist Church pledged $10,504 for home and foreign missions during a Sunday service led by Rev Dr Samuel H Greene. He cited the Great Commission urging action and obedience, urging members not to idle while carrying the gospel to all nations. Washington watchers anticipate the sermon impact.
London Jane de Hart of Leicester died at her ancestral home Holkham Hall Wells Norfolk Sunday. Thomas William Coke the second Earl of Leicester was the patriarch of English peerage, born in 1822.
A vivid serial promise from Rev Beach and Cherry Malotte. The Silver Horde unfolds in Alaska with love and big business intrigue. Comes True adds a cherry romance through bold adventures amid salmon country and frontier wealth.
Read Hampton's February issue to discover stories by Conrad Emerson Hough Mullett Vorse Mar Ward Flower Webster and others. The issue promises humor romance and satire with varied tales from the Black Hawk to midwestern towns and a major propaganda of 200000 buyers calling it the best in America.
A fragmented advertisement promising a cheap pen and rug offer. It urges sending 1 cent and the buyer’s name to receive a product, warning that the item may be old or unsuitable. The readable text is garbled and incomplete, with unclear details about origin or responsible organization.
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