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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1909
Page
7
A Chicago preacher in Pennabytown accuses the press and periodicals of complicity in promoting anti Catholic agitation as Spain faces Ferrer related upheavals. The sermon critiques sensational reporting on Ferrer and argues for unified Christian response and media accountability.
A plea from Father Handry, a Tennessee-born convert now with the Apostolic Mission House in Brookland, urges Catholics to distrust European church news until confirmed by unimpeachable authority. He cites widespread anti government press control on the continent and calls for united action by Catholics to guard public opinion.
In France the episcopate declares war on public schools and Catholic voters are urged to block use of interdicted textbooks. Teachers' union of about 100,000 members plans to sue. publishers threaten damages. Government minister orders inquiry as bishops push church backed voting.
In Leghorn Italy Father Gorell, famed monk preacher, spoke on miracles at Lourdes in a cathedral lecture. A large Catholic crowd applauded while anti-Catholics shouted Viva Ferrer. Catholics sang a hymn. a tumult ensued and police made several arrests to protect friars from antisterical attacks.
A lecture by Rev Dr W Russell pastor of St Patrick s Church at Carroll Hall urged law and medical students to be readers of their community. The retreat for men continues through the week at St Patrick s Church with daily masses and evening services.
Rev Dr Thomex 8 Chitas of All Saints Episcopal Church Chevy Chase plans retirement from parish pastorate. Rev H H D Sterrett will become successor and take duties after the rest Sunday in January, with Dr Chiles remaining rector until then. Vestry and congregation acknowledge his long service as the parish grows.
Cardinal Gibbons will preside at a low Mass for 1,500 in the Third Sunday League and attend solemn vespers. A sanctuary choir of St. Aloysius, organized in 1908, directed by Ernest Winchester, will perform under a large roster of sopranos, altos, tenors and basses during the Pontifical Mass and related ceremonies.
The congregation of St Mary's Church and German Catholics from the district gathered at St Mary's Cemetery near Brookland for the annual In memory of the dead service. Hundreds, led by clergy and acolytes, walked solemnly through the grounds reciting intercessions for departed relatives as the choir sang the requiem. Frank A. Woonenburg, pastor, spoke briefly in German, and the ceremony closed with Libera Domine.
The Rev Charles Warren Curner preached at St James Falls Church Va in aid of Catholic Indian and colored missions. He spoke again at Shrine of the Sacred Heart on the flat resting of the Men’s League of the Heart. About 200 members attended a mass at 8 yesterday, led by Rev Joseph F McGae, director of the league, closing with a high token service at noon.
Rev Mr Copp delivered a sermon to railway workers titled A Regular Run. He likened God to the railroad owner and Christ the superintendent with the Holy Spirit as inspector. The path runs from birth to dissolution, with dangers of collision and slips toward perdition, urging men to stay on the right path with an enlightened conscience.
A German cultural event at the Columbia Turnverein clubhouse 923 Metrea NW honors Friedrich von Schiller on his birth anniversary. Members and guests heard life and poetry notes, with piano and viola solos and recitations. Coming events include Washington Saengerbund concerts, a Thanksgiving dance, and a public concert at Columbia Theater. The Arion Gewangverein aims for a public show and Baengerbund plan pedestrian tours from the German language school.
Weather bulletin describes a moderate depression over Florida moving eastward toward the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes region. It notes scattered light showers in Ohio and Indiana, a high pressure system in the Northwest, rising temperatures in the Ohio valley and Great Lakes, then cooler by Monday in central valleys. Moderate to fresh southerly winds along Atlantic and Gulf coasts with steamer traffic limited Monday.
Mr Kramer opens a central city florists conservatory featuring Queen Beatrice roses and dry storage with movable glass tops. The project includes a basement showroom, electric lighting, steam wipes, and a Grant Street branch, aiming to offer best possible service.
Twenty five persons joined Simibership Episcopal Church yesterday. Rev Dr Igene Clark of Howard University School of Theology preached at evening service. Church stewards include George W. Taylor and others. music featured Mrs Aratella V Chase directing the choir.
A special service at Sixth Presbyterian Church honored long-time members who had not attended in years. Rev Dr Arthur W Boker delivered a sermon on The Christian's Indian Summer, praising aging faith and the quiet joy of spiritual rest.
The Rev Dr George M Whitehouse and Mrs Whitehouse will depart Tuesday for Tacoma Washington where he will lead the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church Health reasons prompted the move The church will seek a new pastor at once with some time likely before an acceptable successor is found In morning and evening services delegates to a lay missionary convention preached at the church The bishop or deacons assured continued services until a permanent pastor is chosen Four candidates were baptized and a brief sermon followed emphasizing daily need for faithful worker and Christian outreach A reception for the Whitehouses concluded the farewell actions
A Los Angeles philanthropist funds a monthly magazine in Los Angeles led by Dr. Dixon to defend orthodox doctrine. The publication opposes higher criticism and rationalistic preaching, with Rev. John Earle among early contributors urging a rebuke of modern thought misnamed as truth.
Special notices from the Treasury Department confirm District National Bank of Washington may begin banking under federal law after compliance with statutory requirements. Also notes annual meeting of the Directors of the Bachelors' Social Club on Tuesday November 9 1909 and revival by Rev Theodore Harrison preaching at Rhode Island Avenue Methodist Church with nightly services.
Relatives attribute Salvo Glorigie two years old death to inability to obtain work in Washington. He died by gas in his room at 20 Delaware Avenue Northeast after being found with an open jet. Gloriaso was a cabinet maker who worked in Richmond, Virginia. A separate note mentions a Columbia Historical Society meeting at Shoreham Hotel with Mrs. Jennie W Scudder to lecture on A Historical Sketch of the Unitarian Church of Washington and the presentation of a gavel to Glenn Brown.
Exponents of the High Thought religion met at Reuscher's yesterday with members from various groups deciding to hold sessions over the next five Sundays under the title High Thought Union Meetings. Emma Gray was the sole speaker, praising faith as the cure for illness and declaring Jesus' presence sustains life. Future speakers listed include Mrs Beaton Mrs Clemone and others.
The St Louis financier How, dubbed the Welfare Association figure, plans to visit Washington this week to hold meetings for the unemployed. He recently addressed gatherings in Baltimore and London, advocating aid for workers and presenting his stance on the welfare of the jobless.
Edward Smith of Syracuse with a detective returned to the city to answer charges of false pretences filed by RL White. Attorney Milton Strasburger acts for Smith as police pursue the case. The matter involves an invention and alleged infringement with changes made during negotiations. Bail set at $00.
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