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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1907

Page

5

Baptists Push Plan for A Denominational Union Federation

In a Calvary Baptist Church session, Dr W C Bitting urged forming a representative Baptist federation to speak for the denomination. A fifteen member committee was named to draft a plan, with a White House visit and talks on unity with Free Baptists discussed as the convention pressed toward a broader denominational organization.

W. C. Bitting White House Baptists Calvary Baptist Church Eighth and Streets W cC Bitting St Louis Bitting TJ Crandall Minneapolis Nnn Os Shallenberger Washington American Baptist Federation de Crandall A J Rowland Philadelphia Shallenberger GL C Barnes W C Bitting Shaner Mathews University of Chicago Walter Calley EO A. Greene Barry Dickerson H J Morehouse Eageard Fhs President Roosevelt Robert F . Pierce Charles C Pierce Engineer Corps United States Army United States Congo American Baptist Missionary Union Roosevelt Thomas 5S Barbour Union Belgium Free Baptists American Baptist Home Mission Society American Baptst Mission Union American Baron Vlademar Upskul Russia Telegus

Pabst Hight-Day Malt Wing Process Described

A description asserts the Pabst Hight Day Malt Wing Process secures all nutriment in barley grain while the Pabst Perfect Brew ing Process transmits this to beer in pre digested form.

Episcopal meeting ends with plea to uplift slums work

The Episcopal Diocese of Washington held the second session of its twelfth annual convention at St Albans Church. Col George Crutchell announced a special committee to aid the city’s metal and physical welfare, urging cooperative work with Associated Charities to improve alleys and curb disease and crime, amid debate on parish apportionments. Officers were elected and a $3,000 fundraising goal set for September to cover current expenses.

Episcopal Diocese of Washington St Albans Church George BE Crutchell Cty Sutterlee Fruesden Associated Charities Col Truesdeh Col Truesdell Thomas Nelson Page Hilary A Herbert RH McKim A F Brown Satterlee A. Johns W. H Singleton H L Stanley Zeamsey Alfrearding Be Rekome Reene Williams Arthur S Johns C H Stanley A S Browne W C Rives Alfred Harding R.H Mckun R. Pittams George C Graham J. Holdsworth Gordon Melville Church C. H. Stanley I

Memorial Day Plans Shaped By Department Leader

Department Commander Ferree outlines Memorial Day observance in Washington with a parade before Arlington Cemetery on May 30. Pastors urged to deliver patriotic sermons on May 26, churches invited to unite with special services as citizens decorate homes and businesses with national emblems.了一等奖

Ferree Newton Ferree Department of the Potomac Veteran Soldier Organization of Washington Arlington George H. Harries Anton Stephan Boe Grand Army Pennsylvania Avenue Fifteenth Street Lafayette Square H Street Twelfth Street ID Street E R Campbell Burnside Post J. Milton Heller Lawton Camp United Spanish War Veterans G AR Committee On E J Sweet First Congregational Church Samuel Hrow Nnational

Olivier Assumes Jamaica Governor Office

Sydney Olivier arrived on the Port Kingston from England to assume the governorship of Jamaica succeeding Sir Alexander Swettenham. A large crowd gathered at the wharf as he was welcomed by a guard of honor and sworn in at the government office by the troops’ commanding officer.

Kingston Jamaica Port Kingston England Sydney Olivier Olivier Alexander Swettenham

Woman Wins Ford Fellowship at New York University

Miss Gertrude Schopperle a Wellesley College graduate has won the Odendorfer Memorial Fellowship of New York University for 1978 She is the first woman to receive the fellowship which provides a $900 annual allowance for study in Germany The award underscores her academic distinction and research potential at the time.

Spiel Washington New York Gertrude i Schopperle Wellesley College Ottendorfer New York ‘University Muss Schopperle Germany

Roosevelts Plan Pine Knot Visit This Weekend

President and Mrs Roosevelt will depart Washington for a brief vacation at Pine Knot, their Albemarle County Virginia country home. They will be joined by several White House staff and the Secret Service. Expect horseback riding and long country walks as main diversions. stay lasts through Sunday.

Mr. Roosevelt Washington Pine Knot

Requiem at St Josephs for Edward M Hines buried Arlington

Edward M Hines insurance solicitor died in the Potomac to be honored with a 9 am Requiem at St Josephs Catholic Church. After services, burial with military honors at Arlington Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers listed. Army Navy Union delegation to attend. Also notes public schools building commission members traveling on related business. A Sag Harbor high school cornerstone invitation to Mrs Russell Sage for a $200,000 gift. The rest references a tonic ad about Hood's Sarsaparilla.

Edward M Hines Potomac St Joseph's Catholic Church Arlington Cemetery John C Daley J Walter Mitchell Thacker E Lee Seret € W. Blush William A. Hickey William H Coulter Joseph J Gordon Alexander Burehe Army and Navy Union Washinsgens New York Russell Sage Sag Harbor Long Island Sage

Spies Seize Navy Plans and Are Arrested in Paris

Paris May 16 police have tracked a band of international spies over two months. They seized plans of Bizerta a key French naval station in Tunis and offered them to the French minister of marine for 3000 dollars threatening sale to a foreign government. A rendezvous for talks occurred at Cairo but detectives arrested two members. the ringleader Blanchard an Englishman was cornered in Paris.

Paris Bizerta France Tunis Cairo Blanchard

Banquet Honors US Consul General Rodgers in Shanghai

A Shanghai banquet honored J Linn Rodgers the US Consul General with Chinese officials including the Taoti treaty commissioners Wu Ting Fang and Lu Hai Houan present. Speakers said American famine relief healed breaches and cemented friendship, while Rodgers said the US seeks no advantage and urged Chinese to pursue American education.

Shanghai J. Linn Rodgers United States Wu Ting Fang Lu Hai Houan Germany China Rodgers

Starving Thousands Rescued in Singkiang Pu Camp

Shanghai May 16 Thousands of women children and the elderly dying in the streets of Sing Kiang Pu were moved to a camp outside the city and fed by relief groups. Famine fever is spreading and more families seek aid daily as last week’s funds prevent cutting unripe grain.

Shanghai Sing Kiang Pu

Durer Painting Vanishes In Italian Theft Case

May 16 report from Fabriano states a valuable Albert Durer painting the Madonna with the Saints, six feet high, disappeared from the Brotherhood of the Sacrament quarters. An anonymous letter sparked an investigation confirming the loss. the second major artwork disappearance in Italy recently.

Fabriano Albert Durer Brotherhood of the Sacrament Thue Italy

Plot Against Gzar Deeped in Tsarskoye-Selo Palace

Reports from St Petersburg detail a wide conspiracy to murder the Emperor during Passion Week. Conspirators included members of the personal guard using Cossack uniforms as entry garb. An arrest of a Cossack sergeant traced the plot back four months with police orders issued to seize a palace uniform. Witnesses and confessions followed, with leaders of the Constitutional Democrats reportedly ready to welcome official confirmation and move a motion praising the Emperor’s preservation.

St Petersburg Tsarskoye-Selo Peterhof Stolypin Wll Constitutional Democrats

Disarmament Proposal for Colonies Debated in Paris

Paris reports a proposal by M Rodier governor general of Cochin China for complete disarmament of colonies of all powers except interior police. The plan seeks protection by all civilized nations for colonies, with fortifications of coaling stations and naval bases treated as part of home defense.

Paris M. Rodier Cochin China Arbitration Committee

Marie Therese Sinks After Leaking Off Toulon

The British steamer Marie Therese cleared from Gibraltar and sprang a leak soon after leaving. Crew pumped for two days and nights, then abandoned ship in the Gulf of Lyons. The ship foundered moments later. survivors spent fifty hours in boats before being rescued and brought to port.

Toulon Gibraltar Gulf of Lyons

Morocco's Sultan Yields to French Reparations Demand

Paris reports the Sultan of Morocco has agreed to France's demand for reparation over the murder of Dr. Mauchamp. The decision follows long negotiations and comes as tensions over the Oudia occupation persist amid calls for an ultimate settlement.

France Mauchamp Paris Morocco Oudia

Roberts Howerton Chosen Moderator in Presbyterian Assembly

In a Philadelphia based election Dr W H Roberts was chosen moderator of the Presbyterian Assembly after a subdued race with no remaining challengers. He urged unity within the church and signaled support for broader moderator powers, while other reports note Dr J R Howerton of Montreal elected moderator of the General Assembly in Birmingham.

Columbus Ohio W. H. Roberts Philadelphia Presbyterian ' al” Assembly Roberts Roberta Cumberland General Assembly Howerton Birmingham Ala J. R. Howerton Montreal N. C Presbyterian Church In United States T R Howerton Nlc W Mr. Alexander New Orleans Russell Cecil Richmond Alexander Cecil Dr. Alexander Presbyterian Church Bitter Dickson Tenn Cumberland Presbyterian Church Bethlehem Church McAdow J. Lb Hudgins Hudgins Organic Union Committee On Fraternity and Union

Indians Invite Taft To Big White Earth Peace Powwow

Sioux and Chinpewa of White Earth reservation plan a June 14 15 peace powwow in St Paul Minnesota with hopes Secretary Taft visiting to deliver an address. Senators Nelson and Clapp will also speak. The event costs one dollar per attendee and is described as unique in Indian history.

Big Peace St Paul Minn White Earth Havlg Taft Minnesota Tait Nelson Clapp

Boston Hotel Orchestra Fined For Sunday Music

Boston May 16 Chief Justice Bolster of the Municipal Court ruled hotel dining room music on Sunday violates the law. In the test case against an orchestra, each member was fined 35 dollars for playing in a Boston hotel dining area.

Boston Bolster

General J G Wilson Weds Mrs Nicholson in New York

New York May 18 Gen James Grant Wilson and Mrs Mery Nicholson widow of Rear Admiral John W A Nicholson were married at 2 PM at 164 West Seventy ninth street. Rev Dr Robert Mackenzie officiated. Gen Nelson A Miles was best man. The bride had no attendant. About fifty guests included Mrs Daniel Butterfield Gen and Mrs Ripley and Count von Spiradovich. The couple will reside at 174 West Seventy Ninth street after a trip south with Jamestown. Mrs Wilson is about twenty years younger. Wilson’s daughter is abroad. Wilson born in Edinburgh. son of William W Wilson a Scottish poet publisher who moved to Poughkeepsie. Wilson founded the Chicago Record before leaving for the Civil War. He served with Grant and wrote Life of Grant.

Daniel Butterfield Ripley Edmund Abby Hurry von Spiradovich Gen. Wilson Buckingham Hotel Jamestown Wison Seventy-ninth Street Grant Vicksburg

Government Gleaks Elect Starr Declines Renomination

The United States Civil Service Retirement Association held officers elections at Grand Army Hall. President Jacob W. Starr declined re election and nominated Pickens Neagle who was elected president. Starr became president emeritus and joined the advisory board. Solomon E Faunce was re elected second vice president and Mrs Jennie L Munroe elected third vice president. John B. Brooks named secretary and Jackson and Madison Whipple named treasurer with Jackson succeeding Whipple.

United States Civil Service Retirement Association Grand Army Hall Pennsylvania Avenue Fourteenth Street Jacob W. Starr Pickens Neagle Judge Advocate Generals Navy Department Neagle Llewelyn Jordan Starr Robert Armour War Department William T Keats Armour Solomon E Faunce Jennie L Munroe John B. Brooks Jackson Madison Whipple Whipple

Abolish Intercity Athletics Debate Hits High School

High School Teachers' Association in the Public Library discussed abolishing intercity and interhigh school events and laid a motion to table the idea for the next meeting. A pamphlet attacking school athletics by Prof Spanhoof will be circulated among teachers and pupils. EL & Noyes presided. election of officers was questioned due to lack of a quorum. In contrast, sport lovers defend activities amid growing sentiment that athletics demoralize youths. A separate note reports a Stromboli eruption in Sicily on May 16 with a massive detonation and ensuing explosions.

EL & Noyes

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