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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1913
Page
5
Secretary of War declares seacoast forts cannot stop land assaults without mobile troops. He cites coastal defense limits, urges reinforced by militia and mobile forces, and notes plans to add 6 inch guns with all round fire to aid land defense.
A major fire at the Geological Survey building in Washington started in the cellar from chemicals or documents, spreading smoke through the halls. Firefighters faced gas fumes and water damage, with losses estimated around 25 000 dollars plus 4 000 for the Express Company store. No unpublished data was damaged, valued at 5 million, and most maps, prints, and stereotypes could be replaced.
Water S Ufford, general secretary of Associated Charities, gave an illustrated lecture on life in Washington alleys to the Young People's Religious Union at All Souls Ninth Street Church. Slides and charts depicted conditions witnessed during recent tours, with Miss Vara Hole presiding.
A religious service in New York features a sermon on The Millennium by a Rex of Wo Rrenneisen general secretary. The speaker preaches about Christ’s promised kingdom and a parade toward the eternal realm, outlining vows and beliefs for the congregants.
Mrs Woodrow Wilson wife of the President will address the National Civic Federation Women’s Division at the Playhouse Capitol a few days hence She will describe visiting slums and talking to mothers of hungry children urging immediate action Three thousand Washington women are expected to join in the campaign to clean up alleys where 1600 people white and colored live in poverty Representatives Mrs Archibald Hopkins will lead the movement Bills to remedy the conditions are to be introduced in Congress this week
The Rev Dr J G W Hallimond of Bowery Gospel Mission warned in St Pauls Lutheran Church that the world faces a crisis as clergymen lose grip on the masses. He urged finding a remedy to sustain civilization during the seventh anniversary services of the Washington Gospel Mission held at Eleventh and H streets northwest.
Four young men were ordained to the deaconate at Bethlehem Chapel yesterday morning. Lous E L Sills and David Cavell of this city, Wilfred Roach, and Milward Riker were ordained. Sills and Cavell are tied to New York Seminary, with Sills a St Paul’s parish member. Roach and Riker are graduates of the New York Seminary, with Roach a resident of Alexandria.
A May 1 incident at the Imperial mine in Belle Valley Ohio claims 15 lives as fire damp exploded. Deputy State Mine Inspector Abel Ellwood leads rescuers while Henry Fairhurst and his team suffer gas setbacks. Yaeger survives after severe thigh injury and a long crawl to the entrance as officials announce an official inquiry tomorrow.
Dwight T Arndt, 21, of 223 R Street Northeast, sustained a fractured skull and brain concussion when a pole struck him from a passing streetcar between Hyattaville and Riverdale. An ambulance with Dr Newhouse carried him to the hospital after the conductor notified authorities. The accident left Arndt gravely hurt. his parents live in Scottaville, Va.
Fathers day was observed yesterday at the Fifth Baptist Church with a program of special music and addresses by the pastor the Rev John Briggs and Richard A Ford superintendent of the Sunday school. Mr Briggs urged fathers to share duties with mothers and not neglect their children's upbringing. Supt Ford stressed that fathers should receive more love from their children than they often do.
Senator Works of California opened a three day celebration marking the Colored YMCA first anniversary. He praised the work and individuals in charge. The organization owns property valued at 1000000 including a gymnasium and clubhouse. A gymnasium exhibit will be shown and a water carnival is planned for tomorrow.
Several hundred newly enlisted soldiers are sent from Fort Slocum New York to Pacific posts to reach full authorized strength. Fort Slocum serves as a training depot for eastern recruits before they are assigned to various organizations. No artillery troops are stationed there.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels commends crew of destroyer Amman for prompt action during the collision between destroyers Foyress and Immen at Guan tanamo. Letters go to Robert McClure chief machinist and Eggale Georgalas fire room supervisor for their roles during the incident.
Washington Avenue Newstown reports the sudden death of Policeman James Vanes after years on duty at Fifth and Test. His death follows a long career with the force and prompts a city funeral and review. The public remembers his service and the circumstances leading to his passing.
Postmaster General Burleson invites sealed proposals to issue 5 002 000 postal savings certificates of deposit for the fiscal year ending June 30 1914. Certificates will be printed from engraved intaglio plates by lithography or typography. Proposals must be received at the purchasing agent’s office of the Post Office Department before six o’clock June 9.
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