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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1911

Page

7

Miss Marion Oliver Trapped Under Horse On Slippery Bridge

Miss Marion Oliver daughter of Robert Shaw Oliver Assistant Secretary of War suffers a fractured leg after her horse slipped on a Connecticut Avenue bridge and pinned her. The accident occurred during a Chevy Chase Hunt Club cross country ride, requiring others to lift the horse and an auto was summoned to return her home where she lies with a broken limb and crutches. She is limited to moving about on crutches and may manage short car rides in a few days. She is a golf and tennis enthusiast but athletic activity is unlikely until late summer.

Chevy Chase Hunt Club Marion Oliver Robert Shaw Oliver Q Street Miss Oliver Chavy Chase Hunt Club New Bridge Connecticut Avenue

Two Held in Auto Row Collision in Washington

Robert C. Dove son of J Maury Dove was arrested at New York avenue and Thirteenth street after his automobile struck a crowd waiting for a car. Thomas Johnson was injured and later charged with assault. Both men were released on bond. Dove faced collision charges and Johnson assault. A woman and a man were injured. the man was Palas W Hutchinson.

Robert C. Dove J. Maury Dove New Hampshire Avenue New York Avenue Thirteenth Street Thomas Johnson Ninth Street Johnson Dove O H. Lambert Palas W Hutchinson

May Break Old Columns On Riverside Move

The two columns in Potomac park likely will be removed today by owner Martin McNamara for commercial use. He is building a rip rap wall along the riverfront for the government and the columns may be used there. He laments the loss but says the District will not purchase them, noting one bid from a Boston contractor and threatening action if not resolved.

Potomac Park Martin McNamara McNamara Mr. McNamara Boston

French sermon given at Convent of Perpetual Adoration

The Very Rev Father Grimal, president of Marist College at Catholic University, delivered the second French sermon yesterday afternoon at the Convent of Perpetual Adoration in V street. Several members of the diplomatic circle attended the services.

Father Grimal Marist College Catholic University Convent of Perpetual Adoration V Street

Cleric Hat Stir Sparks Ethics Debate in Western Church

Assistant rector of the Church of Ascension in Quandary questions ministerial garb after eighteen months among Cowboys, shaping debate over clerical attire and conduct.

Church of Ascension

Minister Defends Cowboy Hat Wears Western Style

Rev Francis Desaltes Carroll assistant rector at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension faces parishioner criticism over his wide brimmed black sombrero. He says ministers should wear what they choose and plans to keep his cowboy hat despite unease among some parishioners. Carroll hails from the Duddington branch of the Carroll family.

Francis Desaltes-Carroll Episcopal Church of the Ascension Massachusetts Avenue Twelfth Street Carroll Wyoming Tre Church of the Ascension V. F. D. Carroll Dr. Carroll Duddington Carroll Family

Descendant of Carroll Receives Call to Albany Church

The Rev. Dr. Carroll, assistant rector of the Church of the Ascension in Ton, Md., born in Baltimore, 28, trained in Spain and Italy, studied at Virginia Seminary, served near Spearfish Wyoming, then Ascension for five months. He has received a call from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church of Albany N F but has not decided.

Ton, Md Daniel Carroll Charles Carroll Carroll Church of the Ascension Baltimore American Schoola Barcelona Spain Rome Italy America Virginia Seminary Alexandria Wyoming Spearfish Deadwood St. Peter's Episcopal Church of Albany N. F

Democrats Invade Capital In Quest For House Jobs

Democrats flood Washington as 267 members seek offices in the new House, with 500 jobs available. A Democratic representative notes the surge from constituents eager for employment, while 750000 dollars in Republican salaries are at risk of turnover.

Grover Cleveland New Democratic House Washington

Giant Wireless Pole To Catch 3000 Mile Flash

Dream of naval officials to be realized in erection of a steel tower higher than the Washington Monument. A vast pole would span the Atlantic, with department heads able to maintain direct contact with the entire ocean stretch.

Washington Monument Atlantic Ocean

Weather and technical notes from a March climate brief

Rain covered most eastern districts with snow in northern midwest regions as a low over Lake Michigan drives a Monday shift eastward. Warmth returns later in the plains and eastern Rockies after a cold snap across Tennessee and Ohio valleys. A high power wireless station for the navy may be erected at Fort Myer to link Washington with Atlantic vessels, with a proposed tower height about 600 feet and limited existing stations in Brant Rock and New York Navy Yard.

U. S Weather Bureau Washington Sp. mi Plainy States Middle States New England Plains States Lake Michigan Michigan Misalusippi River Lake Onin Valley Tennessee Ohio Misatsatop Rocky Mountain Indiana Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Nebraska Iowa Missouri Kansas Gulf Coast Mobile Carrabelle Middle Atlantic South Atlantic East Gulf Coast West Gulf Coast European Grand Banks Navy Fort Myer Atlantic Ocean National Capital Washington Monument Brant Rock Mass New York Navy Yard Sands Street Asheville Atlanta Indianapolis England Jaukeonville Los Angeles Cal Marquette Mich Memphis Tenn New Orléans New York N.Y North Platte Nebr Omaha Pitteburg Portland Salt Lake City Uta St Louis Psul Mion San Francinci Cal Smingfield

Bishop Confers Sacrament at Georgetown and Trinity

The Rt. Rev. Bishop Harding led confirmations yesterday at Christ Church Georgetown and later at Trinity Episcopal Church. He was assisted by Rev. Dr. James H. W. Blake and Rev. Dr. Richard P. Williams. A full choir performed with Percy Thompson solo during offertory.

Harding Christ Church Georgetown James H. W. Blake Blake Percy Thompson Trinity Episcopal Church Richard Pp. Williams Trinity Church

Dedication of St Charles Church Opens New Parish Venture

Archbishop Diomede Falconio officiated the St Charles Church dedication in Clarendon Virginia with Bishop Van De Vyver and Father Lackey leading a large Catholic delegation. Mr Charles Rauscher donated land and funds for a church parish hall rectory and convent school, with the brick structure featuring mission style interior and seating for about 375.

Falconio Father Laskey Father Lackey Richmond van de Vyver Clarendon Firat Charles Rauscher Washington

Wants More Men s Churches Says Rev Goodwin at YMCA Talk

Rev. Frank J. Goodwin of Mount Pleasant Congregational Church urges making the church a man s church in a YMCA talk on the religion of young men. He says women come for family reasons while the church needs brothers to be dynamos, not sponges, in service and leadership. He favors spiritual life that blends natural life with faith.

Goodwin Frank J. Goodwin Mount Pleasant Young Men's Christian Association

Bones in Suitcase Found Near Great Falls Va Woman Suspected

Dr F B Laney of the Geological Survey found a crushed leather suitcase with decomposed leg bones near the Potomac at Difficult Run. He believed the remains were those of an adult woman, likely a crime, and handed the case to Fairfax County authorities while urging identity efforts.

Great Falls F. B. Laney Geological Survey Virginia Authority Laney Sher[t Virginia Thirteenth Street Old Dominion Difficult Run Potomac River Falls Run Fairfax County

Pastor Rebukes Husbands Over Unhappy Washington Homes

The Rev. John A. Briggs of Fifth Baptist Church criticized husbands in a sermon on Family Problems. He cited mismatches in marriage, women's dissatisfaction, and especially improper conduct by men as the main causes of domestic unhappiness, urging greater domestic responsibility and heartfelt attentions.

Washington John A. Briggs Fifth Baptist Church Mr. Briggs

Calvary Baptist Sunday School Holds 48th Roll Call

Calvary Baptist Church marked its 48th annual roll call with a membership of 1652. Pastor Rev. Dr Samuel H Greene was ill and did not attend. Supt Pierson H Bristow presided and Mrs William A Wilbur led the exercises. Music was provided by A D Mayo organist, with Helen Meyers and Warren Hooke on piano, Stuart Dewey on cornet, J Elmer Fox on clarinet, Henry Hooke, Lee Rhine, George Reber, and W Murdock on violin.

Calvary Baptist Sunday School Samuel H. Greene Calvary Baptist Church Pierson H. Bristow William A. Wilbur A. D. Mayo Helen Meyers Warren Hooke Stuart Dewey

Oregon initiative law await Supreme Court ruling

The U S Supreme Court may not rule on Oregon’s initiative and referendum licensing tax until next term, with over 75 cases to hear. Pacific States Telephone argues the 2 percent gross receipts tax on telecoms breaches state and federal constitutional principles. The Oregon court previously defended the initiative method as preserving representative government. This marks the first high court review of this legislative method.

Standard Oil Tobacco Corporations Oregon Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company Supreme Court of Oregon

Cardinal Gibbons Confirms 8 Classes at St Ann’s

Cardinal Gibbons presided over an 11 o’clock service at St Ann’s Tinillytown where he confirmed eight classes totaling 123 candidates. He was aided by Rev Dr William J Kerby and Rev James Burns. After high mass, officials and educators from Catholic University Holy Cross Georgetown and St Thomas College attended. Cardinal Gibbons later visited Chevy Chase to inspect the new Church of the Blessed Sacrament under construction.

Cardinal Gibbons St. Ann's Church Tinnallytown William J. Kerby Catholic University James Burns Holy Cross College James A. Smyth St. Patrick's Church Richard ,&. Cartright John C. Smyth St. Thomas’ College Joseph A. Himmel Georgetown University Mer. Shahan Edward Devitt Thomas G. Smyth St. Ann’s Church Father Smyth Chevy Chase

President Taft Recovers From Pink Eye Attack

President Taft shows rapid improvement from pink eye that sidelined him for days. He kept connected, wore colored glasses to read, canceled engagements, walked with Secretary Norton, attended church, and is expected to resume normal eyeglasses within a few days unless new complications arise.

Taft Norton

Belasco Postpones Play After Sam Bernard Death

Sam Bernard's father's death forces Belasco Theater to close the first part of the week. Bernard was in New York yesterday visiting his father, who had been ill for some time. The start date of He Came From Milwaukee depends on Bernard's return after the funeral, likely Wednesday.

Sam Bernard Milwaukee Belasco Theater Playhouse Mr. Bernard New York Belasco

Iditarod Faces Famine as Food Prices Soar in Alaska

Special to The Washington Post reports a looming food shortage in Iditarod Alaska with staples priced high and some items becoming unobtainable within twelve weeks. Travelers receive warnings against large influxes as 200 men head toward Iditarod amid dwindling supplies and a scarcity of game provides the only fresh meat. In Charleston West Virginia C W L Boyd buys the Federal Hill estate near Charleston for 104 dollars per acre.

Washington Post Tacoma Waeh Iditarod Valdez New Apaera Innoke Kuskokwin Charleston W. Va W. L. Boyd Kabletown Federal Hill Eichelberger

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