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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1918
Page
4
Washington hotels and restaurants resume 80 percent wheat bread after August 1, ending the no wheat pledge begun last March. The catering sector saved 175 to 200 million pounds of wheat and 140 million pounds of meat since October 1917, with sugar rations kept tight to two lumps per meal.
John A Beeler of the District utility commission proposes a belt line to Potomac Park and the Sixteenth Street area at a cost around 800000 to move government workers. Army engineers favor a shorter spur from the Fourteenth Street line, prioritizing labor and speed over full belt construction. The plan aims to relieve crush on the Fourteenth Street lines and improve access for federal offices in Potomac Park.
The Rev Albert J Zimmerman spoke at Joe Gillian Camp in Great Falls on the Unseen Hand in This War. Services were at 11 o clock with excursionists and visitors. Catholic Women’s War Relief meets at 2408 K Street NW Thursday evening at o'clock with Rev Lewis J O’Hern presiding. Young Women’s Hebrew Association at 1017 New York Ave NW welcomes Jewish war workers. Maine Association outdoor picnic set for 5 30 to 9 pm Saturday at Soldiers’ Home grounds near Twin Lakes. Wheelvil service commission announces open exam for kindergarten specialists for women. Two Education Bureau vacancies in the city at 1800 to 2500 a year to be filled from this exam. The blue triangle is now official on YWCA insignia. The symbol, shared with YWCA France, is the emblem of the organization as a sister to the YMCA. The British YWCA and international YMCA committee endorsed the move.
At a Friday night meeting of em ployes of Berberich shoe stores and Everybody's shoe store, workers subscribed to a set number of stamps for their pay envelopes. Joseph A. Berberich a staunch W S S supporter leads the effort and is a member of the $1 080 club conducting district drives in the recent war stamps drive. He and William F. Gude are helping form war stamps societies in several states.
The Rev. F L Griffin began his pastorate at Kendall Baptist Church in Washington yesterday. He preached on Forgetfulness in the morning and Taking Perfect Comfort in the evening. He succeeds the Rev W S Dunlop, who resigned in February to lead Market Street Baptist Church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Griffin comes from Mansfield Ohio where he formerly worked at Baldwin locomotive works. He has fifteen years of pastoral experience.
Last night Mount Vernon M E Church held Virginia Night with Rev. Clovis G. Chappel preaching on The First Virginia. The event is part of a four state series where states compete for the largest attendance, with visitors registered and seated by state as judges tally counts for the winning state.
Precinct 9 firefighters responded yesterday afternoon to a call from the Columbia Institution for the Leaf at Seventh Street and Florida Avenue Northeast after lightning struck a fire box in Dove's Hall. Only slight damage to the box was reported.
Gilbert Wilson led the marine corps song program at Quantico bar racks during a community singing event held yesterday afternoon at Central High School. A sizable number of volunteers performed as soloists while many men in uniform attended the gathering. The notice also cites Swift & Company's Fresh Beef sales in Washington for the week ending July 27, 1918, averaging 18.93 cents.
The French army praised the New England Division, formed mainly of Boston and Massachusetts troops, for gallantry as a pivot in attacks near Soissons and Chateau Thierry. They gained 17 kilometers in six days, fought continuously, and held perfect liaison roles. The report notes German surprise and admiration for Yankee discipline and forward officers.
Amsterdam reports shock in Germany over admiralty claims of sinking the Leviathan, not the Justicia. Berlin newspapers caution over tonnage estimates, noting misidentification risks and awaiting the U boat commander's verbal report before commenting further.
The Rev. Relvix Harlan preached at Metropolitan Baptist Church on rural sociology and its benefits for social life in farms and small towns. Harlan, a Maryland farm convert who led Sioux Falls College, has a background in economics and sociology and studied at Columbia. Meanwhile Rev. Earle Wilfley and Mrs. Wilfley plan to attend the International Christian Endeavor dedication in Boston, following his sermon on The Christ of Today and an informal reception.
Births list multiple couples with names and infant genders including Richard F and Airgin, Karl and Nellie Tate, Samuel J and Annie Seekerman, James M and Gertrude Sherman, among others. Deaths list Sarah L Lyons, Roscoe L Powell Jr, Louisa Brooks, Annie Vowels, Cora F Jackson, and others with ages and locations like Garfield Hospital and Providence Hospital. Today’s sun and tide table shows sunrise at 6 05 and high tide at 8 28 with low tide.
A letter from Rev Jo Milton, Waldron pastor of Shiloh Baptist, thanks President Wilson for his calls against mob violence and lawlessness. The message hails Wilson's appeal for justice and God fearing conduct, praising his stance as world democracy inspires hope for oppressed people.
The message invokes Lincoln era sacrifice and asks divine protection and wisdom for leaders to uphold law and justice. It expresses hope that the oppressed will gain courage as they join in the battle for world democracy, naming J. Milto Waldron.
Clarence Bradley an 18 year old Black youth from Arvin at 17% Barry place northwest drowned yesterday afternoon in Little River just below Great Falls. Two companions jumped overboard to try rescue him but he was dead before they could pull him into the boat. The body was taken to Reynolds road house and later to the morgue.
By the U S Marine Band led by William H Santelmann, a 4 30 p m program lists marches overtures waltzes and solos including The National Fencibles The King s Lieutenant Caprice On Tuiptos Intermezzi and a trombone solo The Faryonts Scenes from Mlle Modiste Gypsy Love and Yedda plus Halls of Montezuma and The Star-Spangled Banner performed for the audience.
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