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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1913
Page
6
The president rushes from church to receptions then returns to executive offices. He tells All Souls' Congregation that the world is becoming Unitarian and praises the work of Sunday School.
Taft's final Sunday in the White House includes a morning fast, church service at All Souls', a cabinet luncheon with Secretary MacVeagh, a musicale at Huntington Wilson's home, a Georgetown University reception, a family dinner, and late-night official duties.
President Taft spent his last Sunday at the White House with official duties, church attendance at All Souls Unitarian, and a farewell reception after services. He visited executive offices, attended a music gathering at Huntington Molson’s home, and dined at the White House before massing the day’s duties.
President Taft attended a cabinet luncheon at Secretary MacVeagh's home with Knox as toastmaster. Cabinet members praised his administration as they prepared for severed official ties. Taft later joined musical as guests, then a farewell reception at Georgetown University before returning to the White House. He commented that the world is verging toward Unitarianism, stressing liberal Christianity and tolerance.
President Taft receives praise from Rev Dr A G B Pierce as he attends services in the church’s larger quarters. The sermon lauds broad liberal Christianity and sincere love of God, noting Taft’s unpretentious loyalty and fond regard from the congregation for his manhood over his position.
The autograph album stored in the White House head usher’s office will travel with Mrs. Taft when she leaves Washington Tuesday. It holds autographs of notable visitors to the President’s family over four years. It is customary for the President’s wife to carry the register when exiting the White House. The cabinet chair and the desk chair used by the President will be packed with belongings.
A northwest wind reaching 72 miles per hour swept New York City and suburbs, causing flying debris, shattered plate glass, and several injuries. In Brooklyn a child fell from an elevated platform but escaped serious harm after being rescued before a tram approached.
City directs parade route to be opened at nine o clock with all streets cleared by 1 20 p m and two forms of authorization permit passage at all times. Local authorities stress the route will remain open until a stated hour in the afternoon as the event proceeds.
The parade route will be roped off and cleared of all vehicles street cars and pedestrians starting 9 a m. Vehicle access restrictions apply on Pennsyvania Avenue and key crossings from Third to Twentieth streets with time limits up to 2 30 p m. Police will issue round crossing cards bearing White House and police signatures to permit crossing and passage for drivers under supervision.
Metropolitan police, private officers and public order officials were issued instructions to secure the inaugural parade routes. A cable rope will line the parade, with vehicle and pedestrian clearance at 9:00 am until 1:30 pm for Capital Traction cars west of Seventeenth Street. streetcar routes and timing adjusted to 1:20 pm and 1:26 pm clearances. court of honor area cleared by 2:05 pm. passes required for vehicle passage.
Officials note four year boost in trade from 277 million in 1909 to 373 million in 1912 with South American nations. Exports rose sharply to Brazil Argentina Chile Venezuela Colombia Uruguay and Uruguay among others, while imports also climbed though less steeply. Brazil exports led with 20 million to 41 million, Argentina 26 million to 51 million, Chile 7 million to 15 million, and Venezuela 2.5 million to 5.7 million.
Special Laetare Sunday services marked Lent with Bishop Harding visiting Washington diocese churches. He preached at Grace Church Georgetown and All Saints Chevy Chase delivering confirmations. Other clergy addressed church matters, while wireless longitude experiments drew French officers to Arlington station later this month.
Foundry Methodist Episcopal congregation adopted resolutions urging the Kenyan white slave bill's passage by Congress. Dr Wedderspoon, church taster, and Clifford G Rowe assistant district attorney of Chicago spoke to the crowd. The resolutions will go to Speaker Clark and Representative Underwood in the House.
New York March 2 shows electric power replacing steam on major railways as Connecticut River dam plans and Westinghouse forecasts unfold. Widespread electrification follows New Haven and New York Central milestones, with water power feeding plants and trolley lines.
Ed win R Stephens, a Ridgefield Park news dealer, carried his 7-year-old daughter to safety then reentered the burning two story store dwelling to save other family members. His charred body was found in the ruins while Mrs Stephens, who saved a 3-month-old baby by tossing it to a son, lies gravely injured.
The report to President Taft by Luther G. Conant Jr. details International Harvester's monolithic power, market control, and alleged anti competitive tactics. It claims secrecy in Osborne Co. control and that rivals suffered from inflated foreign prices and limited repair parts, while Cyrus McCormick denounces timing as unfair amid government action.
The sun inclines but does not compel. The gun in unfavorable aspect to Jupiter and the moon opposing Neptune warn of bad luck for stock traders and speculators. Guard against fraud, deceit, and contagious diseases this month while delaying major paper signings until evening. It forecasts risks in travel, indicates a luxury pull, and notes a need to curb extravagance. Birthdays bring worries. friends will aid. A boy will work hard. a girl may marry a poor man.
Beginning the day after inauguration the Woman's National Democratic League in Washington will host open house at headquarters 4713 I street NW. Each morning at 41 o'clock there will be a lecture and buffet luncheon with speakers on Reclamation of the Arid West, Safety Devices and Protection of the Miners, Postal Savings and Parcel Post Delivery, and Aids to Immigration by Dr. F B Newell Dr J A Holmes Theodore L Weed and Dr Charles P Neill respectively.
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