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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1913
Page
2
Grogan's Furniture advertises a July sale with a continuous line of special bargains on all stock. The ad emphasizes uniform quality, big price cuts to move inventory, new fall goods arriving daily, and open account terms with flexible payments.
The Department of Agriculture selects fifteen prominent figures to advise on federal protection of migratory birds. They will consider proposed regulations to unify protections across states, set night protections, and establish zones and closed seasons.
A mass protest led by Dr. William T. Hornaday claims the feather trade lobby has pushed through a Senate amendment nullifying the House ban on wild bird plumage in hats. Leaders warn the change will allow import of feathers from all bird species, affecting 2,442 species and reversing protections.
A Boston writer rebukes F P Bellamy for portraying anti vivisection groups as sympathetic to cruelty. He argues that reform bills are stepping stones to abolition and condemns torture of animals as a social and scientific wrong. He advocates a total ban on pain in experiments with strict oversight. He cautions against sanitizing cruelty to appease medical interests.
The remark condemns cruelty and hypocrisy, arguing that treating victims differently based on their appearance would anger our side and invite ridicule from enemies. It emphasizes the moral balance required in wartime conduct and public discourse.
A large crowd of men and boys kept the municipal pool busy all day with an average attendance of 1050. One rescue occurred when 16 year old Robert Frey of 2017 Eighth Street NW was saved by Life-Guard Williams after drifting beyond his depth. Supt Hudson blamed warm water on concrete tanks that retain heat from the sun.
Washington German clubs including Saengerbund Arion Gesang Verein and Columbia Verein feel the impact of the excise law. Sunday beer sales collapse from over 200 to below 30, forcing clubs to consider excursions or consolidation while members mourn the loss of the weekly family gatherings and concerts.
A new Catholic Bible translation from original Greek is planned by Jesuit scholars led by Rev Cuthbert Lattey. The Westminster version will appear in parts from Longman and will not replace the Douay Version used in Catholic services.
A Laurel Maryland band will play as suffragists en route to Washington reach Hyattsville for a July 81 reception in the city park. H Martin Williams will announce entries as pilgrims from Brooklyn Montana Virginia and other states approach. Bunting and suffrage colors will decorate homes and stores.
Letter to the editor by Pp Max Pracht argues the United States should not pay damages to foreign governments when their expatriates join riots and murders. He contends mob and strike violence by aliens is a treasonous act warranting death and should incur American penalties instead of claims abroad.
Negro Sunday school pupils from multiple churches parade from Cosmopolitan Baptist Church to Madre's Park in Huntington on August 7 for their annual picnic pig race. Delegations include Third Baptist Nineteenth Street Asbury M E Simpson Memorial Friendship Jem Baptist Metropolitan A M E Second Baptist Florida Avenue Mount Airy Mount Gilead Mount Carmel Central M E People's Congregational Plymouth Lutheran Mount Bethel Jerusalem Mount Jezzeel Ebenezer and Israel.
A United States Marine Barracks concert led by William H Santelmam features marches, waltzes, and operatic selections including La Paloma and The Star Spangled Banner.
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