Adventists Observe The Sabbath At World Conference
More than 5000 attended the forty eighth quadrennial general conference of Seventh Day Adventists in Takoma Park as delegates from Maryland Virginia and other regions suspend ordinary business Friday sundown. Pastor G Thompson led the Sabbath school union while Pastor I H Evans and Pastor E Andross spoke to large gatherings. New languages expanded the denomination’s outreach to 71 total.
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Takoma Park
General Conference of
Seventh Day Adventists
Sabbath Schools of Adventista
G . Thompson
Sabbath School
General Conference
Seventh Day Adventist
Weekington
N. Z Town
Naval Academy Postgraduate Plan Praised by Johns Hopkins Leader
Dr J S Ames director of Johns Hopkins Physical Laboratory lauds the Naval Academy postgraduate department. He states the scheme is well thought out and vital for the navy. He believes the young officers will return with strong professional knowledge and zeal to advance the profession both at home and abroad. He notes they are hard working and eager for knowledge to benefit their service.
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United States Naval Academy
Navy Department
J S .Ames
Physical Laboratory
Johns Hopkins University
Navy
Philo Classics Banquet Features Floral Tables and Music
The Philo Classics annual banquet at the Partner on Friday offered a hearty feast, with long flower laden tables and an extensive menu. The event opened with a song and included poems, greetings to new and incoming leaders, readings, and verbal silhouettes of attendees.
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Bose
E. A. Stokes
HE H Pitcher
Browning
Joseph Harrison
Adele Thompson
Mra. Faber Stevenson
District of Columbia Federation
Court F. Wood
Mra
W. E Andrews
Charles Glass
Ellis Logan
J. F. Engel
Augustus Knight
Bridges Over Watts Branch In Northeast Washington Planned
Early next fiscal year two concrete bridges will be built over Watts branch where the stream crosses Deane avenue and Grant street. Engineer McComb seeks funds for abutments and the project will begin at once with July funds to finish the structures. Estimated cost runs around 1500 dollars.
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Watts Branch
Deane Avenue
Grant Street
Washington
McComb
Lds
Guaranteed to Stop Itching at Once ZEMO Claim
An advertisement for ZEMO promises instant relief from eczema, dandruff, and scalp itching, claiming guaranteed results. It cites testimonials, a 25¢ sample offer, and direct mail sales from BE W. Rose Medicine in St Louis Missouri, while mentioning a push to Washington and shipping details.
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Zemo
Seruil
R. A. Stiermn
Flectrovone Dept
Sandera Engraving Co
SS Icons
Vo Soirivaggist
BE W. Rose Mediene
Louis
Kentucky Girl Marries Wyoming Governor On Grand Tour
The article recounts Selina Parker and Gov John E Osborne of Wyoming meeting aboard a Mediterranean cruise, then marrying in 1907. Osborne’s career spans Rawlins mayoral term, governor, congressman, and Democratic national committee chair, with strong Bryan ties. It notes Mrs Osborne’s background, Malone’s marriage remark, and the secretary’s rise aided by Bryan influence.
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Blue Grass
Selina
John Parker
Mith
Far East
Ester
Mediterranean
John E. Osborne
Wyoming
Kentucky
Osborne
Destroyer Cassin To Be Launched At Bath Shipyard
The destroyer Cassin will be launched at Bath Shipbuilding Company next February. Miss Helen Carnsl, Washington, D C is named sponsor, a descendant of the Cassin family. Admiral Cassin’s legacy and naval service are outlined, including battles on Lake Champlain and with pirate vessels in Southern waters. The Cassin family, rooted in Georgetown and Washington, spans five generations in naval service.
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Bath
Bath Shipbuilding Company
Navy Department
Washington
Helen Carnsl
Charles F. Carus
Cassin
Admiral Cassin
Philadelphia
Georgetown
Lake Champlain
Switch
Pers
Lake Erie
Lessels
Humbila
Naval Service of
United States
John Cassin
Stephen Cassin
Caesin Kounk
Gomm
United States Natal Academy
Annapolis
Grandson Cassin Wins Top Medal. Granddaughter Helen Carusi Is Sponsor
Admiral Cassin receives top commendation while his granddaughter Miss Helen Carusi of Washington is chosen as sponsor for the destroyer named in his honor. The ceremony highlighted naval honors and familial ties to the ship’s christening.
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Aumral Cassin
Helen Carusi
Washington
Alexandria Hospital fund drive seeks 40000 for new buildings
Washington D C dispatch reports a campaign to raise 40000 for Alexandria Hospital to replace its Pitt and Wolfe streets location. A committee led by Worth Halfish will lead the drive with officers including Arthur Herbert Sr and C Dunn among others. The annual meeting of the Alexandria Free Kindergarten Association is planned with speakers and music at the Young People’s Building. Prisoner Williams, serving time, escaped for a spree but returned to the workhouse after 20 days added to his sentence.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alzandris
Alexandria Hospital
Pitt and
Wolfe Streets
Trestees
Worth Halfish
W. A. Smoot, Jr
Robert S. Jones
James M. Duncan
Carroll Pierce
James T
P P. Claxton
United States Commissioner of Education
Alexaniria Free Kindergarten Association
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Miss Watking
Washington
Miss Keene
Miss Brown
Matthew Williams
Williams
Special Study of Parcel Post Mail Initiated
E T Bushnell will conduct a special study for the Post Office Department on parcel post mail. He will visit Chicago Kansas City Toledo New York Buffalo Boston and Nashville. Changes in the service will be made based on his report and recommendations.
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Post Office Department
E T. Bushnell
Chicago
Kansas City
Toledo
New York
Buffalo
Boston
Nashville
Chesap Peake Beach Railway Inspects Line Improvements
W F Jones president of the Chesap Peake Beach Railway and Dr F W Brooks with surgeons Dr Louisa A Walker and others visited Chesap Peake Beach to inspect the line. They reported the roadbed between the District One and Chesap Peake Beach finished and the line ready for heavy daily traffic, with beach improvements and Memorial Day events planned including amusements hotels casino music and ceremonies honoring Civil War service members.
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W. F Jones
Chesa Peake Beach
F W. Brooks
Washington
Louisa A. Walker
Marquees
B Harriss
A. E. Halstead
Chicago
Chesap Peake Beach
Hne
Jones
San Juan
Moffitt
Denver
District One
Constitutionality challenged of federal hours law for railway operators
The St. Louis Southwestern Railway of Texas petitions the Supreme Court seeking review of its convictions for violating the hours of service law. The company argues the law forbids only continuous service beyond nine hours, noting the day operator worked from 7:54 a.m. to noon, rested an hour, then worked from 1 p.m. to 6:09 p.m., with night operator hours also in question.
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Supreme Court
St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company of Texas
Daniels to be honored in Washington North Carolina birthday tribute
Secretary of the Navy Daniels will travel from Washington to attend a birthday celebration in his birthplace Washington North Carolina. He will be hosted by Col in B Rodman and town residents with a formal welcome in the town auditorium followed by a luncheon at the Elks Club and a reception for Mrs Daniels. Also noted is a vocal recital by Otto Simon pupils at 1720 Street NW with numerous performers.
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Washington, N. C
Daniels
Washington, NC
Reiter
Washington NC
Colin B Rodman
Elks Club
Superior Court
Frank A Daniels
Goldsboro
CC. Daniels
Wilson
Mary H Daniels
Wilson, N
Otto Simon
Otto T Simon
Haydn
Marion MacFall
Mrs Stedman Dies After Long Illness at 73
Greensboro May 17 Mrs Charles M Stedman wife of Representative Stedman of the Fifth North Carolina district died this morning after a lingering illness. She was 73 and a member of a prominent North Carolina family. Cuban warship to honor Maine ceremonies at New York May 30 will arrive earlier to participate.
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North Carolina
Greensboro
Charles M Stedman
Stedman
Maine
Cuba
Maine Memorial
New York
Sahora
Transfer Fight In Court Over Compulsory Corporate Transfers
Capital Traction Company challenges transfers required by Metropolitan Coach Company arguing compulsory intercompany relations violate constitutional rights. In district court Judge Mullownes heard motions to quash the informations filed by Corporation Counsel Thomas. Traction’s lawyers Rose Perry Truntop and Edvin Swingle urged dismissal while Government counsel Thomas defended the act as constitutional. the judge took the case under advisement and indicated an appeal may follow.
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Capital Traction Company
Julice
Esterday
Thomas
Metropolitan Coach Company
Congress
Traction
Mullownes
RO Rose Perry
Thomas Truntop
Edvin Mien Swingle
Traction Company
Vounse
Tr Ss Undersield
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Schumann
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