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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1909

Page

8

Opposed by Sibboms Makes His Views Public

A Maryland political note reports Cardinal Gibbons opposing the proposed state disfranchisement amendment. He argues it would not correct injustices and could disenfranchise blacks. others push for alternative methods to purify the ballot while parties react with consternation. The piece also catalogs obituaries and notices from January, listing names and services.

Palticnure Cardinal Gibbons String Maryland

In Memoriam Treaty and Death Notices in Washington Post

Fragmentary obituary notes mention Addie Mibtity HL Bla and other memorial items. The text references reactions to voting rights changes in Maryland, with mentions of Senator Rayner and Maryland politics affecting a general assembly race and potential shifts toward one party dominance.

Addie Mibtity

Cardinal Gib bons Confirms 112 at St Marys Annapolis

Cardinal Gib bons confirmed 112 members at St Marys Catholic Church in Annapolis on Sunday morning. He preached the sermon and delivered a special address to those who joined the church. After the service he spoke with many attendees including midshipmen from the local squad. He urged the boys to pledge abstinence from intoxicants until age 21, noting they should not rush to drink after reaching adulthood. All pledged as asked.

Washington Annapolis Jane—Cardinal Gibbons St Marys Catholic Church Hoe

Taft on Tariff Evidence for Permanent Commission

Taft explains to Indiana meeting that a permanent tariff commission should gather evidence on costs to produce goods for foreign and domestic markets. He says the body would not fix rates but furnish evidence for Congress to act on, clarifying his earlier letter and addressing Payne.

Indianapolis Indiana Taft Indianapolig Payne Ways and Means Committee House Mr Payne

Inaugural Plans and Weather Plea in Washington

New features for the inaugural parade include grandstand designs with a concerted plan. Ohio will be represented by Governor Myron Herrick and Chester A Arthur Jr. by Charles Arthur. Citizen appeal for rescheduling the March date cites potential bad weather and asks Congress to act to ensure milder conditions. Washington residents lament streets are in poor condition and urge action before March 4.

James W Wadsworth Jr New York Assembly New York State Ity Myron Herrick Ohio Chester A. Arthur Arthur Colorado Washington Congress United States

Bryce and Wilson honored at St Andrew's Society meeting

At a St Andrew's Society gathering James Bryce ambassador of Great Britain and James Wilson Secretary of Agriculture were elected honorary members. They signified appreciation. The annual banquet will be at Rauscher's tomorrow evening with prominent speakers. Novelties will recall Bonnie Scotland.

St Andrew's Society James Bryce Great Britain James Wilson Rauscher's Bonnie Scotland

Battleship Maine Memorial Group Forms to Honor Sinking

A new Battleship Maine Memorial Association is formed to yearly mark February 15 the sinking of the Maine. Rear Admiral Charles D. Sigsbee retires as president and a committee plans a memorial at First Presbyterian Church with a requiem Mass at St Patrick’s and a graveside pilgrimage.

Don Andrew Hart Charles M. Shinn Richmond Pearson Hobson Rather Eugens Hannan John J Strain William A. Hickey Roosevelt Navy Newberry Burt Col Shinn Capt Strain Charles V. Petteys Father Hanhan First Presbyterian Church John Marshall Maine St Patricks Catholic Church Father Guigar Admiral Sigshea Dr McLesd Vothers Bob Evans Ungton Battleship Maine Memoril Association Army and Navy Washington

Death on Preacher's Steps Echoes a Murder Case

Washington Post account describes a rich young woman found shot on a preacher's porch at 13 North Leffingwell Street. No weapon found, a note signed Sadie Saifer hints at self destruction or murder, and locals recall fleeing footsteps suggesting a second person may have been involved. Police weigh death by gunshot versus poisoning theories.

Washington Post St Lomg W D Cook North Leffingwell Street Sadie Saifer Leflingwell Club

Horses in United States valued at nearly two trillion dollars?

Department of Agriculture report shows about 20,000 horses worth 1,974,060,000 on January 1 and total farm animal value at 452,269,000,000, up over four percent from a year prior. Mules, cows, other cattle, sheep, and swine are listed with respective head counts and values.

United States Department of Agriculture

Mary Harris Armour Leads Crusade For Prohibition in Washington

Georgia temperance leader Mrs Mary Harris Armour spoke at the New National Theater urging district prohibition. She raised 3600 to fund the fight, warned that many boys and thousands of girls were pathing toward drink, and criticized the city’s 6 saloons as a disgrace. She plans further church and theater appearances with a new speech each time.

Congress Columba Mary Harris Armour Georgia New National Theater Armour Washington Sodom National Theater

Fisheries Dispute Talks Between Britain Canada and U S

Representatives from England Newfoundland and Canada met with Secretary Root and Ambassadors to discuss the Newfoundland fisheries dispute. Several questions arose delaying agreement and potential arbitration at The Hague. The aim remains to secure Newfoundland and Canadian approval and Senate ratification of the treaty.

Newfoundland British North America Root Ambastador Bruce Great Britain Kent Aylesworth Root Bryce Hague Senate

Calvary Baptist pledges over ten thousand for missions

Calvary Baptist Church pledged 10 504 for home and foreign missions this year as part of a drive by the Church North and South to raise 5500 for mission work. Rev Dr Samuel H Greene preached on the obligation from the Great Commission and urged action rather than discussion.

Calvary Baptist Congregation Calvary Baptist Church Samuel H .Greene Greene Nazareth Jesus Christ Church of Christ

Earl of Leicester Dead at Holkham Hall

London Jane de Hart of Leicester died at Holkham Hall Wells Norfolk on Sunday. Thomas William Coke the second Earl of Leicester was the patriarch of the English peerage, born in 178?2.

London Jane—de Hart Leicester Holkiam Hall Wells Norfolk Thomas Wiliam Coke Second Ear of Leicester

The Silver Horde Comes True A Love Story Serial

A vivid Alaska tale blends romance and adventure amid big business in the salmon country. Rev Beach’s latest serial follows Cherry Malotte in a daring pursuit of love and fortune, promising a gripping installment rarely seen in magazines.

Salmon Alaska the Spotters Rev Beach Cherry Malotte

Hampton's Magazine February Preview

Hampton's Magazine announces February issue featuring stories by Joseph Conrad Emerson Hough Mary Mullett Mary Heaton Vorse Ward Mar Elliott Flower Jean Webster and several major special articles. The notice touts the magazine as powerful and popular with 200000 buyers praising its American quality and availability from any newsstand.

Joseph Conrad Haid Emerson Hough Holy City Michigan Bill Barrett Elliott Flower George Washington Jean Webster Hampton's America

Penny-Price Promotion Offer for a Pen

A fragmented advertisement promises a pen for 15 cents with a money back offer if not pleased. Readers are instructed to send 1 cent and their name to a listed address to receive the item and a “dear’s name.” The copy is garbled but centers on a mail order lure with small print instructions.

Ulus Rugmar

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