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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1909
Page
34
A Catholic clergyman in St Ann’s Church denounces public press complicity and urges unity among Christians. The article recaps Ferrer’s Barcelona episode with details of his arrest, trial, and alleged anti religious propaganda while noting reactions from Protestant observers and the press.
Father Handry, a Tennessee native turned Catholic priest, now with the Apostolic Mission House in Brookland, urges Catholics to distrust European church news until confirmed by unimpeachable authority. He cites widespread media influence against church and government and calls for public opinion to cleanse itself of anarchist propaganda.
In France the episcopate declares war on public schools with Catholic parents urged to reject public schooling when Catholic schools exist. Teachers plan a court meeting to challenge church interference and authors of interdicted textbooks threaten damages suits. Archbishop Pabourg calls Catholic voters to defend church interests as catechism is revised to frame voting as a religious duty.
In Leghorn Italy Father Gorell the monk preacher lectured on Lourdes miracles provoking a clash between Catholics and anti Catholics. Police intervened and arrested several protesters while protecting friars from antisterical attacks.
The Rev Dr W Russell of St Patrick s preached at Carroll Hall about the duty of professionals to serve the community and uphold honor and trust. A retreat for men at St Patrick s Church began with 180 enrolled and daily services and talks to guide students toward virtue and serious study.
The Rev Dr Thomex 8 Chitas of All Saints Episcopal Church Chevy Chase will retire from the pastorate. Rev H H D Sterrett has accepted the to successor, with 1200 students in the parish. The new pastor is expected to begin duties around the first Sunday in January. Dr Chitas will remain until then. The vestry and congregation value his work and seek a more active leader for the growing parish.
Cardinal Gibbons will preside at low Mass and administer communion to 1 500 members of the Third Sunday League. A Saint Aloysius sanctuary choir of 50 boys and men, directed by Ern T Winchester, will perform with soloists. The event includes a pontifical vespers by the apostolic delegate and a large sacred music program.
The St Marys Church congregation and German Catholics from districts gathered at St Marys Cemetery near Brookland for the annual In memory of the dead service. Hundreds walked solemnly with clergy through the grounds reciting prayers as the choir sang Libera Domine and Frank A Woonenburg delivered a German address.
The Rev Charles Warren Turner preached at St James Falls Church Va and at Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Washington on Catholic Indian and colored missions. He spoke on Light Eternal as part of a week of devotion. Between 200 and 300 men of the Men's League attended a mass at 8 am and a blessing. The services closed with a high mass at noon led by Rev Joseph F McGae.
Rev Mr Copp compares a regular run to the journey to heaven urging railwaymen to follow a right path. He likens God to owner and Christ to superintendent with the Holy Spirit as inspector, warning of collisions with evil and slips that lead to perdition while stressing conscience and education as safeguards.
The Columbia Turnverein in Washington hosted a Schiller tribute with members and guests honoring his life. Performances included piano solos, viola pieces, and poems recited, with Prof. A. Werner Sponheath presenting on Schiller. Upcoming program includes Washington Saengerbund concert and Thanksgiving dance. Arion Gewangverein plans a Columbia Theater concert and Pedestrian tours accompany the Langauge and Song group.
Weather summary from the Weather Bureau notes a vigorous disturbance over Florida moved northeast toward the Ohio Valley bringing strong gusts and showers to Indiana Illinois and Ohio. High pressure covers the Northwest while warmer conditions move into the central and eastern U.S. with a cooling trend in the central valleys. Storm warnings remain on the Pacific coast and winds shift to southerly along the coasts with moderate to light winds elsewhere. Temperatures rise in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes with a colder Monday followed by a potential warm spell later in the week. Weather observations include temperature readings at midnight and 9 a.m. and shipping forecasts for Monday departures to European ports with light to moderate winds on the Grand Banks.
Special prices announce opening of Floral Bower by Mr Kramer featuring Queen Beatrice roses and a modern conservatory. The store expands to a larger ground floor with a basement floral workshop and a branch at Grant Pogue and Ninth Street. Mr Kramer highlights seven medals from states for rose cultivation and promises high quality service from central city greenhouses.
Twenty five persons joined Simibership in a recent revival at Lowtre Verte Simiborship Church. Morning service featured Parka and Howard University ties. evening sermon by Rev Dr Igene Clark dean of Howard University School of Theology. Reception for new members followed as church stewards and music by a chancel choir directed by Mrs Aratella V Chase.
A long Sunday service honored longtime members at the Sixth Presbyterian Church led by Rev Dr Arthur W Boker. Ella Murray and Elfrda Payne distributed tokens to attendees. organist Sue B Jennings played. Emma Bubler sang, and Georgianga F Borge offered a solo. Dr Spooner preached on The Christian's Indian Summer, reflecting aging in faith and the peaceful hush of autumn.
The Rev Dr George M Whitehouse and Mrs Whitehouse will leave Tuesday for Tacoma Washington to take charge of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church due to health. The church will elect a successor, with planning underway. sermons Sunday featured ex broadcaster and baptism for four candidates.
Dr Dixon plans a monthly magazine defending orthodox belief against higher criticism. A Los Angeles donor funds the endowment, with contributions from Rev John Earle and others to counter modern rationalism in theology.
Special notices report that the District National Bank of Washington has complied with federal law and is authorized to begin banking operations in Washington DC. Certification signed by acting comptroller T P Kane on September 18, 1908, confirms the bank may commence business as provided by law. The document notes the District National Bank is empowered to start banking under section 1 of the Revised Statutes.
Relatives report job woes as cause of Salvo Glorigie 2, found dead from gas in his room at 20 Delaware Avenue Northeast Saturday night. He was a cabinet maker who worked in Richmond, Virginia. A separate note announces a Columbia Historical Society meeting tomorrow at 8 p.m. in Shoreham Hotel banquet hall with Mrs. Jennie W. Scudder giving a lecture on A Historical Sketch of the Unitarian Church of Washington and a presentation of a gavel to Glenn Brown.
Exponents of the high thought religion met at Reuscher's to plan Sunday sessions for five weeks under the banner of high thought union meetings. Emma Gray, the sole speaker, preached that healing comes through faith in Jesus as the life force of every cell and body, declaring belief can restore health. Future speakers include Mrs Beaton, Mrs Clemone, Mr Brythelle, and Ellen Van Voast.
Prominent financier How of St Louis described as “millionaire hob” intends to visit Washington this week to hold meetings with the unemployed Workmen of the District. He recently addressed gatherings in Baltimore, promotes welfare via the International Brotherhood Welfare Association and emphasizes aiding the unemployed while noting a calm, professional appearance.
Edward Smith of Syracuse and a detective returned to the city to answer charges of false pretences brought by RL White. Attorney Milton Strasburger represents Smith as police pursue alleged invention infringement. The bail posted was two hundred dollars before Justice Gonia.
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