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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1913

Page

5

Easter Parade Furs and Finery Roam Far on Boardwalk

Atlantic City visitors flocked to the Easter parade as saloons and cafes defied excise warnings, with many pilot operators selling despite prosecutions. Fifth Avenue and Broadway saw rare design extremes in gowns and wraps, while Chicago faced rain dampening Easter finery and people braving showers to attend services. Post Want Ads Are Free in The Post classifieds.

Atlantic City N. J Mar Cerlain New York Fifth Avenue Avenue Broadway East Side St. Patrick's Cathedral St. John the Divine Chicago

Gala Easter Array Shines With Fashions and Limos

Report details a gala Easter display with fashionable gowns, abundant carriages, and lavish limousines. Richly dressed revelers, including women and children, crisscrossed streets while Easter celebrations moved indoors to venues with music, dining, and lighting as the Lenten season waned.

Man's turning point in life sermon at Georgetown

Jean Wilbur of Georgetown University told a YMCA audience that the resurrection is the central event of human experience and of the Bible. He said a born again moment marks a person’s turning point, whether already achieved or awaited, shaping their life around that transformation. William Nottingham sang two hymns and Barrett of the Pan-American Union will speak next Sunday.

Jean Wilbur Georgetown University Association G Street Mie Willam Nottingham Barrett Pan-American Union

Memorial services vow to honor Titanic victims in DC

A Washington committee of prominent women plans a nationwide memorial for 1403 Titanic victims. Clergy including Bishop Alfred Harding and Mgr William Russell may preach. the Marine Band may play Nearer My God to Thee. tickets, platform seating, and half mast flags are debated. four Washington heroes may be honored in the eulogy.

Veszel Nova Scotia Continental Memorial Hall National Indorse Alfred Harding Washington Mgr William T. Russell St. Patrick’s Church Tenth G Atreets Northwest Harding St. Albans’ Episcopal Church Wisconsin Avenue Charles T. Warner St. Albans Mgr. Russell J. Henning Nelms Church of the Ascension Twelfth Street Massachusetts Avenue J. J. Muir Samuel H. Woodrow First Congregational Church Tenth and G Streets Marine Band Continental Hall Cuno. H. Rudolph Maj Archibald Butt Taft Clarence Moore Francis D. Miller Col Archibald Gracie

President Wilson Receives Easter Egg Gift At Church

Six year old Margaret Gundaker handed a decorated Easter egg to Miss Eleanor Wilson in the Eastern Presbyterian Church, then to the President who thanked her with a warm smile. The President avoided crowds and attended the service incognito, quickly leaving after the brief moment.

Wilson Eastern Presbyterian Church Eleanor Executive Margaret Gundaker Mar-garet Eleanor Wilson

Death follows fight H. F. Scrivener in Washington

Harry S. Scrivener, 25, laborer at the Rams Horn inn, died after a fight at the inn Saturday night. Police say a Black man struck Scrivener with a large stone, knocking him unconscious. He died yesterday in a patrol wagon en route to Emergency Hospital from his home near the District line. Police and Maryland deputies hunted the suspect through Prince George county after midnight. Scrivener spent the night at home following the altercation and the skull fracture was cited by surgeons as the cause of death.

Washington Prince George County Harry S. Scrivener Ram's Horn Inn Maryland Scrivener Sergeant's Road Cient Judd Tenth Precinct Harding Bethlehem Chapel A.S. Bullivan George Martin King Hall Palestrina Horatio Parker W. H. Hall St. Patrick's Bonzeno St. Patrick’s Church Mgr Cerretti Mer. Misuzaki William T. Rafael Aggee

Easter Celebrations In Washington Highlight Devotion And Music

Easter in Washington featured thousands at multiple churches with flowers, grand choirs, and sermons. Bishops and archbishops led services at St Patrick’s and St Dominic’s while numerous parishes across the city preached the Resurrection with varied programs and special music.

Bonding Plot Foiled by Postmaster General

Former Post Office official sought monopoly of bonding business by using a private list of fourth class postmasters and bond dates. Postmaster General Burleson disclosed all information publicly via the department bulletin, nullifying the plan and ending private access to the data. Also noted is Savannah Yacht Club planning an $60,000 clubhouse for its yachtsmen.

Postmaster General Burleson Post Office Department Posteffice Iig Ilon

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