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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1911

Page

7

Revolving Sun House: $500000 Beverly Estate Feature

Chicago heiress Mrs Leyla Lester completes a luxurious Beverly sun house on a terrace overlooking the sea. The glass and rustic wood structure rotates quietly on a hidden turntable, accommodating six guests with breezes from the ocean and a view of Massachusetts Bay.

Chicago Beverly Correspondence New York Massachusetts Bay Leyla Leiter North Shore America Ja Salt Lester

Runaway Girl Ethel Deans Caught Arrest Ends Washington Pursuit

Ethel Deans, 17, daughter of Dr. A C Deans of 1109 Fifth Street NW, who vanished last week to join a traveling theater troupe, was arrested in Spring Hope, North Carolina, after a Washington detective bureau alert. Chief Stil lings had the girl held for her father, who proceeded from Washington after learning of the arrest.

Ethel Deans A. C. Deans Fifth Street Northwest Washington Spring Hone N. C Washington Detective Bureau Stilthes Miss Deans Miss Deans Was A Guest of A Hotel Where A Thetrical Company Chief Sillings

Die Stauffacherin Meets in Washington Session

The June session of Die Stauffacherin the Swiss patriotic and social organization in Washington met yesterday at Mrs Iseli in Kenilworth. Attending were officers Mrs Spless Mrs Eisenbeiss Mrs Ey Toff Miss Holer and others. Present among the gentlemen were Edward Schmid J Egloff Eisenbeiss W Grass and others.

Die Stauffacherin Washington Legation Iseli Kenilworth Spless Eisenbeiss Ey- Toff Miss Holer Mmes. Holer Engler Kneessi Caspay Grune

Mgr Russell Honored at Cardinal Gibbons Ceremony

The article notes Mgr Russell receiving heartfelt congratulations from Bishop Shanahan and others. It recalls Father John J. Keane’s long service, the bishop’s praise, and the expectation that Russell will continue fruitful work in his new role. A 4 PM confirmation class of 450 occurred, with auxiliary Bishop Corrigan officiating and a public reception planned in New Carroll Hall.

Mgr Russell Father Keane Mgr. Hassell Archj John J. Keane Mer. Russell God Cardinal Gibbons Charles M. Bart Dr. Burns John Barrett Bonaventure Cerretti W. J. Carroll Dr. Dyer James Donohue George A. Dougherty F. P. Doory M. Tagan Paul Griffith Thomas E. Gallagher George Harrington William J. Kerby J. D. Marr J. J. Murray E. de L. McDonnell Philip McGuire KX. McKenny James A. O'Connor E. A. Pace Mer. T. J. Shahan Father Shandell J. A. Smyth Dr. Tracy James R. Wheeler John T. Whelan John Fenelon Messrs M. Jenkins Robert Jenkins James Russell John Russell Marion Russell Thomas Russell Mr. Wheeler C. B. Corrigan James A. Smyth Sauvage Holy Cross College St. Augustine's Church Mgr. Russell New Carroll Hall Cuno H. Rudolph Maj T. J. Shahan Senor Calvo Costa Rica Hannis Taylor Gwynne Gardner William J. Carroll William H. DeLacy

Law School Grads Honored at New National Theater Graduation

One hundred thirty one graduates from the National University Law School class of 1910-12 received degrees in a ceremony at the New National Theater. Gen George B Davis urged attorneys to prioritize ethics over wealth. the baccalaureate was led by Rev William Tayloe Snyder, with prizes awarded by Justice Thomas St Ander son and Chancellor Eugene Carusl. The list names numerous prize winners and Masters of Law graduates from many states and districts.

National University Law School New National Theater George B. Davis William Tayloe Snyder Williamson Smith Eugene Carusi Thomas St. Anderson District Supreme Court

Weather Conditions and Temperature Report June 4

Unsettled and showery weather across the eastern half with no major precipitation. Northwest shows early showers and rising pressure from a disturbance in southeastern Montana. Interlake temperatures stay high, with cooler readings in the Northwest. Forecast calls for local thunderstorms Monday in Atlantic States and lower Great Lakes, then drier conditions Tuesday. Warm and generally fair in Gulf States, Ohio Valley, and Southwest. Winds vary by coast and region, with later squalls possible on the upper lakes. River bulletin notes Potomac clear and Shenandoah muddy.

Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Mississippi Valley Upper Lake Lower Lake Montana Lake Region Atlantic States Jower Lake Missouri Mississippi Upper Lake Region Northwest Gulf Statea Ohio Valley New England Middle South Atlantic Epet Gulf Weatth Lower Lakes Upper Lakes Steamera European Grand Banks

Denies church decline at memorial by Woodmen leader

The Rev J Henning Nelms rector of the Church of the Ascension told Woodmen of the World memorial attendees last night that churchgoers are not decreasing and that church furniture factories flood demand from new churches nationwide. He rejected claims of too many ministers, stating every denomination seeks more clergy. Speakers Morris Sheppard and James W Collier emphasized Woodmen’s benevolent mission for widows and orphans.

J. Henning Nelms Church of the Ascension United States Nelms Mr. Nelms Morris Sheppard Texas James W. Collier Mississippi Elm George Sunday H. W. Tobias F. T. Murphy Mount Vernon William Schoneberger W. H. McKinney T. M. Posey Oak B. F. Williams William Reinmuth A. W. Hell Ola Glory S. £. Romar R. B. Crump J. H. Monroe Gak

Bishop Confirms 250 at St Joseph Church Harrisburg

The Rt Rev John G Shanahan bishop of Harrisburg confirmed 250 candidates at St Josephs Church in Harrisburg yesterday afternoon. Two hundred fifty candidates formed a procession from St Josephs Hall to the church altar to receive the sacrament as Father F V Schmitt and Father J R Mathews assisted. A solemn high mass was celebrated yesterday morning for Pentecost with the celebrant named Father et.

John G. Shanahan D. D Harrisburg St. Joseph's C Church Second C Streets St. Joseph's Hall Shanahan F. V Schmitt J R. Mathews Father

Children’s Day Observed at Vermont Avenue Church

Children's Day activities at Vermont Avenue Christian Church included morning and evening services to engage youth in foreign missions. Rev. Earle Wilfley preached an 11 a.m. sermon, followed by a 6:30 p.m. consecration meeting led by Samuel J. Jennings and a 7:30 p.m. program by the Sunday school children.

Vermont Avenue Christian Church Earle Wilfley Samuel J. Jennings Nic R. Jenner Katherine Summy Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor A. 8. McDaniel C. W. Shelton Sunday School Missionary Society N. R. Jenner C. W.shelton Col Benjamin Alvord W. F. McDaniel Beverly Harris Shelton Horine Katherine Margaret Alvord Pfender Melton Millington Roberta Braddock Lawrence A A. Helder K. Summy C. J. Spiker C. Reif B. &. Couch J. W. Alexander

Parents' Day Observed at Anacosia Methodist Church

Services celebrated yesterday with crowded auditorium at 11. Organ recital by Mrs. Beulah Fort followed by hymns and creeds. Speakers included Mrs. E P Watson, A B Sult, Mrs. E L Cater, and Mrs. Elia V Smith. George C Watson and George F Pyles sang solos. Rev Samuel W Graffin preached at morning service and Rev Dr Grifflin in evening stressing maternal responsibility.

Anacosia E .L. Cater George C. Watson Epworth League Elia V. Smith George F. Pyles Samuel W. Graffin Grace B. Singer Dr. Grifflin

Tax Nets Great Revenue From Corporate Tax So Far

Supplementary estimates of the government receipts from the corporation tax show revenue for the month ahead will exceed early projections. First four months of this year report assessments over $2820.40, topping the totals for the same period in 1910 and leading states Pennsylvania New York and Illinois. Penalty will be added on all taxes unpaid by June 36.

Pennsylvania New York Ilinoisconta

Georgetown Ends Year With Solemn High Mass at Dahlgren Chapel

Georgetown University closed its scholastic year with religious ceremonies in Dahlgren Chapel at 1 am. Rev. Thomas Emmet S J celebrated the high mass, with Rev. Mark McNeal S J deacon and Edmund Walsh SJ subdeacon. The baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Rev. Thomas J. Gassyn SJ president of Boston College. A choir of collegiate seniors performed Gounod's mass as deans represented faculties and many alumni attended, including Chief Justice White and several named scholars.

Georgetown University Dahlgren Thomas Emmet S. J Mark McNeal Edmund Walsh Thomas J. Gassyn Boston College

Taft Backs Lincoln Memorial University Auditorium Memorial

President Taft endorses a memorial building at Lincoln Memorial University in Cumberland Gap Tennessee to honor Maj. Gen. Oliver Otis Howard. In a public letter he lauds Howard for devoting his later years to educating mountain people of the South and advancing the university’s work.

Taft Lincoln Memorial University Cumberland Gap Tenn Howard Auditorium Oliver Otis Howard CO. O. Howard South Lincon Memorial University Gen. Howard

Immaculata Seminary Holds Solemn Mass to Open Exercises

Immaculata Seminary on Wisconsin avenue began commencement week with a solemn high mass at 11 a m at St Ann s Church. Rev John Smyth c a of the Parists officiated, assisted by Rev Dr T W Moore and Rev T G Smyth. Students marched from the seminary to the church as alumnae attended in cap and gown. alumnae to meet today.

Immaculata Seminary Wisconsin Avenue St. Ann's Church John Smyth C. A Parists T. W. Moore Catholic University T. G. Smyth

W. U. Students Attend Baccalaureate at All Souls Church

George Washington University held its annual baccalaureate sermon at All Souls Church delivered by Rev. U G B Pierce. About 200 students in academic robes joined faculty procession from the university to the church. The sermon titled The Causes and Motives Behind Work argued that most men strive for mere necessities rather than higher life goals.

George Washington University All Souls’ Church U. G. B. Pierce

Quiet thief robs farmer in Good Hope DC

Russell Hawkins, a Good Hope farmer, woke to find more than 125 dollars missing from his pocket and a 25 dollar note gone. He suspects the thief knew him and acted quietly while he slept. Police are investigating.

Russell Hawkins Good Hope D. C Hawkins

St Louis Doctor Claims Tickling Ankle Reveals Skull Fractures

Washington physicians debunk Dr. G. G. Chaddock who says a half inch above the inner ankle can show skull fracture by toe direction. In 275 cases he reports success, but peers say the method is laughable and unreliable.

Washington Physicians of G. Chaddock St. Louis City Hospital St. Louis Chaddock Borden W. C. Borden George Washington University

Bourne Charges Roosevelt Wilson Over Judicial Recall

Senator Bourne of the National Progressive League criticizes Col. Roosevelt and Gov. Wilson for opposing the recall of judges. He argues recalls threaten judicial independence and challenges them to deny this claim, asserting critics doubt the integrity of the judiciary and the American people.

Jonathan’ Bourne National Progressive League Roosevelt Bourne Woodrow Wilson Col Theodore Roosevelt Senator Bourne Wilson Col. Roosevelt

Chapel 18 Dedicates New Evangelical Lutheran Chapel

Dedicatory exercises for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Epiphany at U and Sixteenth streets and New Hampshire avenue were held yesterday morning. Clergy included Rev. Charles F. Steck, Rev. H. H. Weber, Rev. D. H. Bauslin, and Rev. George H. Staybaugh. The sermon followed by evening talks urged a robust attitude toward truth as cornerstone laid April 16.

Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Epiphany U and Sixteenth Streets New Hampshire Avenue Charles F. Steck H. H. Weber General Synod of the Lutheran Church In America D. H. Baualin Wittenberg Theological Seminary Springfeld Ohio George H. Staybaugh Slaybaugh Steth Weber

Taft Sends Carnations at All Souls Church Sunday School

A Children day service at All Souls Church featured a Taft letter read by Supt. Grosvenor Dawe. Taft expressed regret at missing the event and praised the Sunday school’s Bible study and education. Dawe distributed carnations with Taft cards to each child as recitations and songs followed by a brief pastor’s address.

All Souls’ Church Taft Grosvenor Dawe Dawe All Souls’ Sunday School A. G. B. Pierce

Honor Jefferson Davis Confederate gathering in Washington

Confederate associations of Washington plan a birthday celebration tonight at Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church South. Senator J W Batley of Texas will deliver the address and the Confederate choir will sing. The event is described as a tribute to Jefferson Davis, not disloyalty to the Federal government.

Washington Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church Ninth Street Masssachusetts Avenue Jefferson Doyle J. W. Batley Texas

Inquiry into Culprit Fay sinking sails at Washington yard

The general court of inquiry led by Commander Charles C. Marsh will convene at the Washington Navy Yard to investigate the Culprit Fay disaster aboard the Dolphin. The coroner’s jury cleared Dolphin’s commander George W. Laws and crew of blame in the death of Alexander Yellowess. the Culprit Fay wreck is being moved to the yard for evidence.

Charles C. Marsh Navy Beekman Winthrop Fay United States Dolphin Washington Navy Yard George W. Laws Alexander Yellowess Army Land Navy Winthrop Helen Taft George von I. Meyer Navy Yard Alexandria

Auto Ghoul Robbery Telegraphed From Md Death Scene

Central Office Detective McNamee probes ghouls who robbed the body of Robert Oliver C. Williams of Baltimore after a May automobile crash near Autoville Maryland. They took jewelry and money while the machine lay overturned. Anacostia undertaker Thomas F. Murray described men at the scene claiming to be Williams employees. Investigation to continue. Port Want Ads Free in The Post.

Central Office McNamee Robert Oliver C. Williams Baltimore Autoville Thomas F. Murray Nicholas Avenue Anacostia

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