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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1923

Page

2

Faunce Defends Creed Free Teaching At Baptist Gathering

At the Atlantic City gathering more than 2000 delegates hissed and hooted as Dr Faunce faced an attack on his teaching stance. He refused to require creed signatures, saying no Christian cannot be defined by creeds. He urged teachers to model Christian character, not merely profess it, while the convention adopted a delegate quota for churches supporting cooperative work.

Atlantic City Narmon John ‘Ort Baton New York Prince of Brown University Stra~ton Frederik F. Taylor Indianapolls Faunce Goa

Leonard elected president of Reformed Church synod

Dr Leonard of Fellington South Carolina was chosen president of the general synod of the Reformed Church of the United States over Rev J OMG Darms of Altentown Pennsylvania by a vote of 28 to 1 in the first session of the synod at Mickery, North Carolina. Other officers named include Dr John W Apple of Doncaster Pennsylvania as first vice president and Dr Benjamin S Stern of Philadelphia as second vice president.

Orner Rex Frederick C Seits GerpenaDurg Henry C Nott Milwaukee Wis A R Brodpeck Hanover Pa Hickory Chamber of Commerce E Mrele Hickory Philadelphia Indianapolis Ney W W Rowe Hickory Reformed Church Leonard

35 000 Ways to Save Money

Brass and Bronze imitations fill home and office hardware lighting fittings screws and pins. They resemble Brass or Bronze but plating wears and rust appears. Consumers discard and rebuy, while real Brass or Bronze do not rust.

Svond Gota Keedi Cne America Bree

Women win voice in church councils amid division

At Montreat North Carolina on May 28 seven women won representation on executive committees of the Southern Presbyterian general assembly by a 140 to 49 vote. The minority report favored the St John’s Presbytery overture. Florida’s push highlighted the debate as Dr R C Reed questioned alignment with scripture before defeat. The Northern Church was urged to continue its goal of a unified Reformed Church in America. Representatives to the Federal Council were named, and the stewardship committee report was adopted.

Montreat N C General Assembly Southern, Presbyterian Church Minority Report St John’s Presbytery Florida R C Reed Columbia Southern Presbyterian Church Neraliy Assembly Northern Presbyterian Church General Assembly Seasion Indiansapolis Presbyterian Reformed Church America General Council of Presbyterian and Reform Churches In America The Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America James I Vance Nashville D Hutton Jackson Mins Federal Council Aiken Chester Campbell Asheville N.C WS. Campbell Richmond Whitam Crowe St Louis B. Curry Memphis Everett Atlanta B Hutton JL. Mausze Huntington H McGasfin Jacksonville Fla E D McDougal Jackson, Ténn EB McNair Jackasonville GT Story Bay City Tex George Bummer New Orleans Dr Vanes John van Lear Little Baptist Church First Presbyterian 195Th General Assembly Presbyterian Church of the US. A Presbytery Philadelphia First Presbyterian Church New York City Presbyterian Church Presbytery of New York First Presbyterian Church of Jesus Christ Fordick Committee On Charles F Wishart James J Mason Metuchen James C Rela Ban Francisco Nolan R. Best Emdera Reid Powel McArtney Fosdick Thomas Paine Ivy T Lee John D Rockefeller

Communists Fined in Philadelphia Sedition Case

Four men arrested in June 1920 for distributing alleged seditious literature were fined $100 each. The pamphlets bore headings about communism and named Smith Gorge Husted James Smith Husted Lynch Biberman Cattell and Morrow, with various details from the Michigan term and government agent references.

Philadelphia Smith G Gorge Husted James F Smith George Husted James F Lynch South Biberman Arthur Cattell Francis Morrow Michigan Thers Wis Nove

Presbyterians Split Over Fosdick Sermon Controversy

The 195th general assembly rebuked Fosdick with a resolution demanding NY First Presbyterian pulpit conformity to Presbyterian doctrine. Majority backed by officials and speakers, while Rev MacLennan led a dissent. Debate linked to evolution, liberalism, and church unity amid a lengthy session.

Character Analysis as Cure for Juvenile Delinquency

Denver juveniles are to be handled by a broadened court system with extended jurisdiction to age 21. Dr Gregory highlights Judge Lindsey and the model court, praising humane measures and bills expanding child welfare.

Juventte Court Denver Lindsey Colorado

Abductor Fugitives Update From Madison Search

Cleveland officer Lieut Charles O Neve left for Madison Wisconsin to help locate John L Whitfield the kidnapper of Petrolman Dennia Griffin. Assistant County Prosecutor Henry Williams also went to Madison. Madison police say Whitfield may have escaped in a stolen car and headed toward Chicago.

Cleveland Ohio Charles O Neve Madison Wis John L Whitfield Dennia Griffin Henry Williams Whitfield Cleveland Plain Dealer Thomas Bhaughneely Shaughnessy Whitfielf Maris Price Chicago Price Miss Price Whitfeld Griffin

Evolution Condemned by Cumberland Assembly

Fairfield Ul May 23 The teaching of evolution was condemned in a resolution adopted at the concluding session yesterday of the ninety third general assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church The eighteenth amendment was defended and all forms of Sunday amusements including moving picture shows baseball and automobile were opposed in the report of committees on ten performers planning sheets omitted.

Fairfield Ninety -Third General Assembly Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Girl seeks return to Wheveland aiding Whitfield County case

Whitfield County prosecutors said Edward C Stanton was notified tonight by Assistant Prosecutor William Hea that a girl known locally as Merican read about the matter in two newspapers. She volunteers to return to assist in the case against Whitfield County.

Wheveland Whitfield County Edward C Stanton Williama

Women’s health plea from Linville Depot reader ad

A reader from Linville Depot Virginia shares a five year struggle with a woman’s health issue. After taking Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Lotion Tablets, plus Healing Suppositories for two months, she reports marked improvement and endorses Dr Pierce’s remedies. She urges neighbors to obtain Favorite Prescription from local druggists or send 10 cents for trial information.

Linville Depot Pierce Insands Hotel Buffalo

Capture of Capital by Shriners Begun

The plan relies on appointing a Shriners member to the public order committee or as a special police aid. Maj Qulilyan will push the proposal for approval at tonight's active committee meeting at the District building. Other members will be sworn in tomorrow night at 7 30 in the board room of the District building.

Public Order Committee Maj Qulilyan Police Department

One Way Streets Declared For Shrine Conclave Traffic

A list of designated one way streets during the Shrine Conclave period is released. Roads include Sixth Street northbound from Louisiana to K, Tenth and Eleventh Street corridors, Pennsylvania avenue routes, and several others across downtown from Sixth to Twentieth streets. Street closures affect traffic patterns near McPherson Square, Farragut Square, and surrounding avenues.

Sixth Street Louisiana Avenue K Street Highth Street Pennsylvania Avenue Tenth Street Higventh Hite B Street Twelfth Street C Street Thirteenth Street Fifteenth Street New York Avenue McPherson Square Executive Avenue Madison Place Jackson Place Connecticut Avenue H Street Farragut Square B Street HK Street 20Th Street Center Market Sth Street 7Th Street 3Th Street 6Th 11Th Street 1Th Street 6Th Street 5Th Street

Mellon Gets Marines to Guard Treasury During Shrine Conclave

Secretary of the Treasury Mellon announces extraordinary precautions for the Shrine conclave. Federal troops will guard the Treasury building and the bureau of engraving and printing with marines and coast guards added. A detachment of marines will surround the plant and marines will be stationed inside due to large visitor turnout. Secret Service will muster experienced operatives from all parts to shield the President and White House.

Secretary of the Treasury Mellon Treasury Bureau of Engraving and Printing Secret Service Louis A. Hill Bureau Director Hill Coast Guards Alao H Moran President White House

Women Competing to Collect $125000 in Chevy Chase

A community effort unfolds as a house to house canvass in Chevy Chase aims to raise a $125,000 building and endowment fund. The event features a flag raising and playground dedication with a Navy band, a children’s parade, track and field events, a baseball game, and a boys’ relay. The Chevy Chase Recreation Club is led by the women’s division under Miss Etla Given, while executive committee members canvas Washington prospects.

Chevy Chase Washington Womans Navy Band Beards Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Cobb School E V Brown Recreation Club Robert Lawrence Washington Choral Society Potomac Post GA Edward J Stellwagen Gills Drug Store Chey Cha D C Robert Bender Warren D Bread Sharies Casternin Geoffrey Greyke Crospat Jere Crane E Clapp Richard B Clayton Daniel C Chase J_A. Connors Par Proctor Dougharty H Doyle Thaddeus Dulin Joseph H Deveau C_Wennts Fred H Exch Wof Hates Abner Ferguson RF Fleming Sidney Forst John F Frelot Brooke Fry Curtis Pesner Clyde D Garrett Harry K.grifin Greeley Gard Herbert Hanger E Way Elmont Hazsard Edward Helmuth George Mikkelson Mary S Parker Penn Harry Peters Peters J B Reed Mra Gilbert Rude Chartes Ross GE Rowland Grace Savage Ho LL Scaife Dwight Scatt D Sedam William Stein Arthur Sturgis R B Swope Mere Marcellus Shields E R Sartwe Audle P Savage

Rail Labor Board reelects Hooper amid wage increase notices

The United States railroad labor board reelected Chairman Ben W Hoppe for 1923 in its first executive session since Harding vacancies were filled. Vice Chairman Hangar declined the chairmanship, citing inability to accept. Across lines, rail carriers announced small pay raises and wage adjustments for telegraphers, clerks, foremen, and other workers, with several railroads boosting hourly rates and monthly salaries while consolidating disputed pay changes.

Chicago Ben W Hoppe Tennessee Jeday United States Railroad Labor Board Harding W W Hangar Illinois Central Railroad Tedey Chenge and Eastern Milingis Railway Loulaville and Nashville Railroad Central of Georgia Norfolk Southern Georgia Railroad Tts Pittsburgh Lake Erie

Orphan Boy Fatally Hurt by Tree He Fell

An orphan boy employed by Will Rowsy near Culpeper was fatally injured when a tree he was cutting down fell on him. He died shortly after reaching University Hospital in Charlottesville. The body was brought back to Culpeper and buried in the Culpeper Cemetery.

Culpeper Will Rowsy University Hospital Charlottes le Put

Yellow Cabs and the Taxicab Choice Debate

A fragment argues that no one may dictate which taxicab to hire, asserting individual preference over regulatory control. The text reflects a protest stance on taxi service freedom and consumer rights within urban transport.

Union Station taxi service guidance stated

The notice instructs passengers to use Yellow Cabs from Union Station, promising immediate access with cabs visible off the property and starter assistance. Refusal to call a cab should be reported to the Union Station superintendent. Yellow Cabs pay no commission or rental fee for passenger hauls from this terminal.

Union Station Yellow Cabs

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Baptist Gathering DR. Straton Brown University Convention Executive Committee Tne Northern Baptist Convention Board of Education Smith Mullan Gage DR. Leonard Reformed Church Copper To Brass Research Association Breadwas Shrine Fifth Street Toentleth Southern Presbyterians Montreat Council Rey Antos Gregory Lincoln Woodrow Wilson Cage Judicial Commission Cumberland Assembly Lena Reedy Rail Labor Board Reelects Hooper Hangar Southern Lines Boy Union Station Superiintendent Yellow Cab Franklin
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