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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1917

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2

Honor Bishop Russell as Washington Mourns Departure

Citizens' testimonial in Poll's Theater lauds Bishop William T. Russell for decades of service. Speakers including Senator Ransdell and Dr Van Schaick praise his patriotism and religious liberty championing work. Gift of $1000 in gold presented. reception at Knights of Columbus follows before his move to Charleston.

Calderon Bolivia Ransdell Judge Knapp van “Schaick Washington William T. Fussell St Patrick's Church Fpoll Preud Russell Don Ignacio Calderon St. Patrick's Hannigs Taylor Russall John van Schack, Jr Monsignor Russell Dr. van Schaick Thea Thomas J Shahan Catholic University St. Patrick’s Church Charleston S. C

Parishioners raise 29500 for church towers project

St Pauls Catholic Church parishioners have raised 29500 toward a 50000 goal for new edifice towers. Architects Murphy and Olmstead prepared plans. Fund organizers aim to double efforts next week to finish the subscription by Sunday.

St. Paul's Catholic Church Murphy & Olmstead

Religious Services Across Cities Highlight Week

District churches feature sermons by Bishop Murray in Washington and other dignitaries. Bishop Brent visits England after a patriotic Westminster Abbey sermon praising European troops and declaring America would fight if needed. Dr. Waring and Dr. Franklin speak on politics and eternity, with services at St. Pauls, Calvary Baptist, Metropolitan Church, and St. Aloysius. New church memberships rise as Christian Endeavor reports 22 new societies in DC.

Bishop Murray Maryland Waashington Esdy Epiphany William Ll. DeVries N. P. Dame Brent Manila England Westminster Abbey Europe America Washington Christian Endeavor Union Boston New Christian Endeavor Societies District of Columbia

Unpopular Men by Dr Gordon Drew Parish Sermon

Dr James I Gordon of the First Congregational Church preached on Unpopular Men to a full house. He listed unapproachable manner social air lack of encouragement and kindness in business as traits. He urged helping friends in prosperity and remembering those who suffer injuries despite time passing.

James I. Gcordon First ‘Congregational Church Gordon Dr. Gordon

Navy Yard Guards Sought At Washington Yard

Rear Admiral Glennon seeks 32 men for guard duty at the Washington navy yard to safeguard naval secrets and property. Enlistees join the naval coast defense reserve with pay from 21.90 to 33 dollars monthly and may pursue other work off duty. Applications accepted 9 am to 4 30 pm at the Naval Hospital, Pennsylvania Avenue and Tenth Street SE. Applicants must be U S citizens and physically fit for picket duty. Former Senator W E Chandler of New Hampshire, who had a stroke Thursday at his home, 1421 T Street NW, was reported last night to be slightly improved and resting comfortably.

Navy Department Germany Glennon Washington Navy Yard Naval Coast Defense Reserve Naval Hospital Pennsylvania Avenue Tenth Street Southeast United States W. E Chandler New Hampshire T Street Northwest

Vaudeville Show at Georgetown University Friday and Saturday

A student newspaper article describes an eight act vaudeville program in the University Assembly Hall at 2023 G Street NW. Sororities and fraternities will present acts led by a Wak back trio by Hance Dut and Degnan with a 20 minute Hawaiian number by Watlana group. Proceeds support a patriotic demonstration on the ellipse, show managed by W S ie Jr and H H Dutton with Elisabeth Cullen arranging.

Geotrengton University University Friicitet G Street W. S. Hance H H. Dut George Degnan Chi Omega Pi Beta Phi Sena Kappa Sorority Theta Delta 8 Fraternity Sloma Phi Hmpasslon 12 University W. 5. Ie, Jr H. H. Dutton Abeth Cullen Tully C. Garner Jrr Schatz Lenovitz

Tragic Norfolk accident claims Mr Porter life

Letters from England recount that Robert P. Porter died after a military car crashed into the rear of his stalled vehicle near Norwich. Porter, paralyzed by spinal injury, died about 48 hours later and was buried at Marham beside ancestors. He was survived by daughter Mary W Porter at Oxford and son Russell H Porter in London. Mrs Porter planned to return to America when sea conditions allowed.

England Robert P. Porter Porter London Admiralty Law Firm Harrington, Bigham & Englard New York

Secular League Hears Swed enborg Doctrine Claim

Prof GW Savory of Los Angeles argued that Emanuel Swedenborgs rational spiritual and symbolic Bible interpretation bridges secularist and orthodox views and resolves the skeptics believers divide. The Washington Secular League meeting at Fytheon Temple drew mixed reception as attendees debated the claim.

Emanuel Swedenborg GW. Savory Luos Angeles Cal Washington Secular League Fpythion Temple J. W. Nigh Mr. Longley Samuel Saloman Joseph Shellhaas Joseph Seal Thomas Eckloff Bessie B Barkley John D. Bradley

Funeral of James Barry at Mount Olivet

Funeral services for James Barry aged 96 who died Saturday at the Little Statera home in Peor will be held at 11 this morning the home as interment will follow at Mount Olivet. Barry lost an arm and lived at the home for 30 years where he cared for children and served as confidential messenger before the telephone service was installed. The sisters of charity remembered him warmly.

James Barry Peor Mount Olivet Barry Washington Sisters of Charity

Explains the Boy Scouts and their aims

Vernon Bailey, a scout leader, spoke at All Souls Church last night describing advantages for boys joining Boy Scout organizations. He gave examples of work done, emphasized self-reliance as the main objective, and urged parents to investigate and encourage their boys to join.

Vernon Bailey All Souls' Church

City Bulletins Basket of Spring Flowers From Shaffer's

A Basket of Spring Flowers From Shaffer's 900 14th offers moderate prices to brighten a shut-in friend's day with cheerful arrangements and thoughtful selections.

Shaffer

Military Band Concert Program At Marine Barracks

Afternoon concert at 2 o clock by the United States Marine Band Orchestra under William H Bantelmann features marches overtures serenades waltzes and excerpts from Thais Faust and Gounod with movements Tempo di Valse Adagio and Finale in a Marine hymn finale.

Marine Barracks United States Marine Band Orchestra William H. Bantelmann Crown von Bion Sizilletta von Blon Benford Music de Ballet Faust Marine Monte

New Ideals of Marriage lecture on eternal bonds

M Lawrence Gould of Beaton argued at the New Masonic Temple that eternal marriage can be possessed in heaven. He said heavenly happiness grows beyond the honeymoon and that only truly married souls reach heaven, with earthly unions as a beginning of a lasting joy.

M. Lawrence Gould Beaton New Masonic Temple Heaven

Arts Club Recital and Japanese Prints Exhibit

Miss Marguerite Brown and Malton Boyce performed classics at the Arts Club on I Street NW. Guests viewed a rare Japanese print collection on loan from R. D. Engle, B. Many, Miss Clara Saunders, Miss Berth Perrie, Mrs. John Tuttle, and Miss Mary P. Shipman. Howard W. Denning to lecture Thursday night on The Indian Aa Subject for Arts.

Marguerite Brown Malton Boyce Arts Club I Street Northwest R. D. Engle B. Many Clara Saunders Berth Perrie John Tuttle Mary P. Shipman Howard W. Denning

Evening City Briefs Highlight Meetings and Lectures

Georgetown Citizens Association discusses Good Citizenship amid car and rail strikes and submarine threats. Petworth and Columbia groups host talks and lantern slides. National Association of Stationary Engineers meets. Debates at National University Law School declare utilities should be public. Emancipation anniversary planned with Prof Colea. University of New York president to speak Mobilization at Chi Gamma Association. Keep Wells lecture on abdominal surgery. Wellesley Club gathers. Minstrel show by Bachelors' Club tonight. Ornithologist Dr Oberholser speaks at American University. Crandall Vermont Picture Talk tonight. Janet Richards lectures on Russian Revolution and Sino German affairs.

D. H. Martin Georgetown Citizens’ Association Potomac Savings Bank Hall Columbia Historical Society Shoreham Washington Mansion Mfss Maud Burr Morris Arlington Seiden M. Ely Washington National Association of Stationary Engineers Pennsylvania Avenue J. Gaub National University Law School Joseph F. Randall William Parry John F. Humer Russell H. Thompson National Cooperative Association Atts Hall Louisiana Avenue Northwest J. W. Colea Virginia John H. Finley University of New York Chi Geta Kappa Association University Club A. Barnes Howe National Society of Keep Weils St. John’s Church Wellesley Club Miss Jackson Concord

First Baptist Church Marks 115th Anniversary

The First Baptist Church at Sixteenth and O Atreats Northwest celebrated its 115th founding anniversary yesterday. Rev W W McMasters recounted the church’s history from its 1802 origins in a Treasury building room with six charter members, noting a later pastor and the construction of the present building. A $2000 debt was presented by Newton Wanger and subscriptions and offerings nearly covered it.

W. W. McMaster First Baptist Church Sixteenth O Atreats Northwest W. W. McMasters Treasury Building Obadiah B Brown Newton Wanger

Weather and tidal table from the Department of Agriculture Sun and Tide

Sunday weather forecast for the mid Atlantic region and surrounding states. Fair, warmer with NW winds becoming variable. Disturbance moving northeast from Nova Scotia with decreasing intensity. Tides listed with high and low values, temperatures and humidity recorded at multiple times. Storm warnings along the Atlantic coast from Delaware Breakwater to Eastport.

Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington, D. C Loverast Imetriet of Columbia Maryland Virginia Pennsylvania Nova Scotia Miasinainyi Pacifc Miastasippi River Ohio Tower Mitessippi

Deaths Reported in Local Hospitals and Homes

A list of deaths with ages and partial locations across Providence and Washington hospitals and neighborhoods. Names include Bernadin Helimie 34, Walter Wilson 49, Jemea Barry 8, Matilda Strahorn 45, John I. Millen 47, Lisette W Talli 28, Harriet Lee 59, Rowe Thomas 4, and Mary Jahnenn 55, among others, with notes on institutions like Sibley Hospital, Georgetown University Hospital, Freedmen Hospital, Tuberculosis Hospital, and emergency facilities.

Bernadin Helimie Providence Walter Wilson Uhland Terrace Jemea Barry Ste Matilda Strahorn Sibley Hosp John I. Millen Georgetown University Letah Talli Charles S Harriet Lee Rowe Thomas Klas Hewe Hawn Tagen Middleson John Tonner Williame Mary Jahnenn Shannon

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