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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1909

Page

17

Testimony Hints at Light on Revolver in De Hart Case

Court hearings press for Lieut Utley to testify on the pistol mystery as to who handed the second revolver to Sergeant De Hart. Utley’s delayed arrival delays adjournment. he was present at the Sutton incident and is seen as key to solving the weapon question.

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Live Your Faith Today Sermon at All Souls Church

The Rev U G Fierce of All Souls Church preached on the personal power of religion and cautioned against expecting miraculous manifestations of divine power. He noted Christians often focus on past events rather than present faith and hope for the future. The pastor, who leads the church that the President attends, spoke to a gathered congregation yesterday morning. The church will hold services next Sunday and then pause until the first Sunday in October.

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Cathedral Planned for Washington by Southern Methodists

The Washington cathedral plan, announced last April, has gained momentum with Mur ray Carleton donating 5000 and other large gifts. Construction may start soon under Rev J Howard Wells. The church will be built on Ninth Street between Massachusetts Avenue and K Street NW, near Mount Vernon Place Church which has donated 72000. Fundraising aims to complete the building within a year and make it the representative church of Southern Methodism in the capital.

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Plea for old time virtues urged for national safety

The Rev Dr Clayton urged restoration of industry prudence and economy as essential to safeguarding the home and national freedom amid industrial and social strains. He warned that modern pressures on work marriage and family require old fashioned virtues to sustain society and institutions.

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Bestows Papal Benediction at St Vincent de Pauls Meeting

Dr Russell addressed Carroll Hall’s quarterly St Vincent de Pauls Society conference with delegates from the district in attendance. He narrated his Rome visit and conveyed papal benediction and apostolic blessing to Russell, as the audience filled the church for the service lit by altar light.

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Shakespeare Little Felt Influence Questioned By Liverpool Pastor

Special to The Washington Poet reports John Thomas pastor of Liverpool's Baptist Church declares Shakespeare's influence today is less than that of present day dramatists and modern demagogues He criticizes skeptics but defends American scholars while addressing a large outdoor audience in Chautauqua NL July according to the piece framed by the reporter.

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Philosophy of Epicurus and the New Religion Debate

The Rev Arthur Spooner questions if a new belief system can heed prophecy and avoid dogma, asserting it rejects supernatural authority and focuses on natural laws. He argues the new religion would eschew sorrow, offer no universal salvation, and promote prevention, cooperative goodwill, and a Christlike social reform without miracle promises.

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New Religion vs Bible Doctrines Highlighted in Debate

The text argues against Dr Eliot s New Religion denying eternal punishment and miracles The piece defends Christ as Divine Mediator upholds biblical truths such as the Trinity atonement and the Holy Spirit It notes pressure from colleges and critics challenging biblical authority and promotes defense of traditional Christianity and scripture in face of liberal thought.

From Old Faith to a New Religion Debate

A reader decorates the debate over a coming religion centered on the two great commandments love of God and service to others. Critics contrast it with Nazarenes and Dr Eliot, arguing the new system risks infidelity and atheism while insisting on the staying power of traditional faith.

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Falconio Due This Week At Papal Legation

The Right Reverend Mgr Falconio, apostolic delegate to the United States, is expected at the papal legation this week. He waited for America last Thursday in Berlin, traveling with several prelates and priests of the Catholic Church. The visit recalls his two decade wait for Italy to attend the fiftieth anniversary of the American College in Rome.

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Childish Attitude Toward Religion Sermon by Rev Shipley

The sermon titled The Childish Attitude Toward Religion argues for a childlike attitude in faith while condemning sullen fault finding. Rev Richard L Shipley compares generations to children in the market, notes Jesus faced criticism, and urges forsaking stubborn folly to advance God’s kingdom.

Feast of St Ann Observed at St Ann Church

The Catholic Church honors the Blessed Virgin Mary with the Feast of St Ann at St Ann Church. A September service replaces the July observance, with benediction after Mass and prayers for the orphans at St Ann Asylum. Donations aid the asylum and Berwyn Maryland home for children.

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Four Baltimore Pastors Help Commission Louise Keppler Missionary

A service at Concordia Lutheran Church commissioned Louise Keppler of Dt M street northwest as a missionary to the central provinces of India. Rev W Lusher Tim Lehmann Rev William I Glege and Rev Otty Abitz assisted as the four Baltimore pastors spoke in German and English. Keppler, trained at Union Missionary Training School, will depart Baltimore in September via Rio de Janeiro the Suez Canal and Bombay. she will visit Germany before joining the mission, with farewell plans set for Wednesday at 7:20 in the church auditorium.

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Death of First Lady Betty Taylor Dandridge in Winchester

Betty Taylor Dandridge, daughter of General Zachary Taylor and sister of Jefferson Davis’s wife, died at her Winchester home on Braddock Street after a lingering illness. Born at Fort Snelling on April 1820s, she was 85 or older, widowed twice, noted for grace and hospitality, with ties to Maryland and Virginia families. Burial planned at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

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Trinitytide Sermon By Former Army Chaplain At Mount St Albans

Dr Pierce, retired U S Army chaplain and pastor of St Matthiews Church Philadelphia, preached on Trinitytide at Mount St Albans yesterday afternoon. He spoke of the Trinity as Father, Son, and Holy Ghost in unity, and used human inner trinity as a metaphor for the balanced life. He urged seekers to grasp divine unity beyond mere perception and to expand the scope of faith beyond narrow limits.

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Parks Services Held In City Yesterday

Opened in park yards yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the Young Men’s Christian Association. Meetings were addressed by Franklin art Rev J Henning Nelms Church of the Ascension pastor Rev CW Jonmon Grace Baptist and Rosedale pastor Rev George A Mbler Ninth Street Christian. Sessions at Frankita Park and Linden Park began at 4 o clock and the two Rosedale playgrounds at 2 o clock.

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Aged man shoots assailant in Lancaster home

In Lancaster Pennsylvania on July 25 an elderly resident Joseph A Turtona an Italian entered the house of Ye old Henry Goods and attacked him in bed. A struggle ensued and Turtona drew a revolver from under his pillow and was shot in the side, receiving a fatal wound. The aged man surrendered to police.

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City pastors vow to close Sunday amusements in Atlantic City

Thirteen churches plan a campaign to shut down saloons and amusement resorts that stay open on Sundays. Clergy say Sunday baseball attracts crowds, drawing ushers away from church duties, and vow action starting tomorrow to curb Sunday entertainments.

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Death of Robert Pitcairn Prominent Pennsylvanian Leader

Robert Pitcairn longtime Pittsburgh Division superintendent and chief executive of the Pennsylvania Road Company died tonight at age 52. Pitcairn, influential in rail and flood relief efforts, previously led the sinking fund and served as president of the company’s Pittsburgh division, shaping railway operations during and after the riots of 1877.

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Faith Alone Not Enough for World Work, Says Pastor

The Rev John Graham DD of Philadelphia urged at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church that faith and prayer alone do not save the world. He stressed ordinary people must exercise faith and use their opportunities to do God's work, arguing that the world is advanced by common individuals, not eloquent preachers.

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Church Objects to Pit Ambition Indignation Meeting Sparks Protest

A St Martins Hall gathering near North Capitol Street protested a proposed pit near the church. A committee drafted resolutions urging commissioners to prevent the project, arguing it would be a nuisance and disrupt services. Father Eugene A Hannan indicated further action could follow if the plan proceeds.

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Open Air Services Held by Hpworth League Notices

Open air meetings were held yesterday evening under tin wullpires of the Hpworth League at Hamline Methodist Horitonal Church. Proctor led the first service on Ri street northwest between Winth and Tentha streets with H F Moulton as speaker. Rhode Island avenue and Sixth street hosted another with G W Acorn in charge and C E Guthrie speaking. Sixth and O Streets featured J G Wilson with Wiliam Moodle and Milton M Thorne as speakers. The Bladensburg road mission had the Rev Ira O Tweedie speaking. An evening service also occurred at Hamline Church Ninth and P streets northwest with Pastor Rev Charles H Guthrie delivering the sermon on Gods pledge to man.

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Pajama Girls Baseball on Bladensburg Road Draws Farmers Wives

Comely Washington girls in pink and blue pajamas played a spirited game of baseball on an unoccupied lot near Bladensburg Road. Farmers and their wives watched curiously as the athletic group formed two sides and a guard escorted the players, with spectators lingering along the road.

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Laborites Denounce Shaw at London Meeting

A London gathering of Labourites denounces George Bernard Shaw and the czar, amid banners and protests. Supporters demand freedom for workers, while critics accuse Shaw of propping up autocratic rulers and planning a visit that could embolden censorship and reaction in Britain.

Realth Office Record Deaths in Local Ledger

Fragmented obituary clipping lists names and ages with minimal context. The readable portions mention George Wo Rass and Arty Fa, with ages around sixties, plus scattered references to other individuals and dates. Details are unclear due to corrupted OCR.

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