Baptists Split Over Columbian University Change to George Washington
A report by the Columbia Baptist Association Education Committee on the transfer of Columbian University to George Washington University and its shift from Baptist to undenominational sparked strong debate. Members questioned endowment, control, and potential legal action, with talk of court proceedings but the report was adopted without amendment.
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Needham
Columbian Baptist Association
Columbian University
George Washington University
Committee On Education
Columbian
J. J. Darlington
Darlington
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Calvary Baptist Church
the Baptists
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Greene
Virginia Baptist Conference
A. Wilbur
Coollege
George Washington
Columban College
AW. S. Shallenberger
Calinary Baptist Sunday School
Association
Charles W. Needham
House of Lords
W. Kirks
Scotland
Stenay
Gettleman
Mount Holyoke Alumnae Meet in Washington
Mount Holyoke College Alumnae Association of Washington held a Wednesday afternoon meeting at Stoneleigh Court with Mrs. Mary Hewett Myers and Miss Lucy Hewett. The group, led by president Mrs Bodtizh, reminisced about the summer outing and enjoyed a social hour with refreshments. A separate note reports a slight fire on Kentucky Avenue Southeast at 14 Kentucky Avenue in the back yard of Geo Pierce. Engine Company No 8 extinguished the blaze, cause unknown.
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Washington
Mary Hewett Myers
Lucy Hewett
Stoneleigh Court
Bodtizh
Kentucky Avenue
Geo Pierce
Baron Kemeny Dead at Decatur After Illness
Baron Steven Kemeny, attaché of the Austrian-Hungarian Embassy, died yesterday at 6 am at the Decatur address after a long illness. A member of a Hungarian noble family, he served in a Hussar regiment before moving to Washington as a consular attaché in Pittsburg. He held embassy duties for a year and is survived by his wife and four children, with a funeral set for 11 am tomorrow at Decatur.
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Decatur
Baron Kemeny
America
Hussars
Washington
Pittsburg
Ida Mitchell Wallace
B. Wallace
TRUESDELL NAMED TRUSTEE IN WAGGAMAN ESTATE
Former District Commissioner George Truesdell arrived in Washington with Mrs Truesdell and learned his bond as trustee for Thomas E Waggaman s bankruptcy estate was fixed at 100000 He indicated likely acceptance but would not commit until fully informed He plans to confer with interested parties and hope to promptly begin recovering property and possibly appealing to the Supreme Court in the bitter legal battle with the Catholic University of America The creditors examination is set for November 28 at 10 am in the courthouse Brand jury room
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Thomas E. Waggaman
Boston
Europe
Washington
New York
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Wagg2man
Waggaman
United States Supreme Court
Catholic University of America
Wasgaman
Brand
Missing Insurance Agent Jones Leaves Home for Office
Lucien E. Jones an insurer with Metropolitan Insurance Company disappears after leaving his 811 K Street NW home on Wednesday morning bound for the Ninth and F Street NW office. Relatives report the case at headquarters as they describe Jones as never having been away overnight and note he carried over $100 that day amid fears of foul play.
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Metropolitan Insurance Company
Lves
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Grocer's cure with Grape Nuts proves breakfast can power a life
Ossian Indiana grocer recounts his recovery from years of digestive illness and near confinement by using only Grape Nuts and cream for meals. He claims steady improvement, regained energy, and sustained weight, with breakfast serving as a daily staple. He notes customers’ questions about the product and praises its bowel-regularity and overall strength gains.
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Ossian
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Pontum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellyslie
Catholic University seeks funds after Waggaman loss
The board of trustees of the Catholic University appeals for support claiming the institution’s finances are seriously affected by the Waggaman failure. A financial committee led by Cardinal Gibbons will act as treasurer and a public report will be issued in coming days.
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Cardinal Gibbons
The
Catholic University
Frances
Mgr. O'Connell
Michael Jenkins
Baltimore
Ames J. Gonaparte
Wihin
Knights of Columbus
Wagraman
Waggaman
University
Charles J. Bonaparte
George E. Hamilton
Board of Trustees
Caldwell
Thomas F. Wagraman
Marquise de Monstiers
Father Daugherty
Rome
Spalding
Miss Caldwell
Negro Preacher Dies by His Own Action in Washington
A 35 year old itinerant preacher James Williamson was found dead by illuminating gas in a stable room behind 1713 H Street NW. Coroner Nevitt ruled death by own action with no inquest. Williamson formerly worked for Dr. Hammond and slept in the stable, where his body lay across his bed. Funeral details for Mrs. F E Gordon noted. she was active in Grand Army circles and Nurses' Union. A dynamite cap injured Gertrude Murphy, 14, at 206 Eleventh Street NE. she lost a thumb and fingers, sent to Providence Hospital.
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H Street
Nevitt
Charles Selby
Hammond
Williamson
F. E. Gordon
Glenwood
Eighth Street
Gertrude Murphy
Eleventh Street
Providence Hospital
Death of Bald win Hufty reported from Mount Vernon
A telegram from Mount Vernon mayor FE Milling announced the death of Bald win Hufty formerly of the city in Washington state. Police notified his brother Samuel Hufty. The body will likely be brought to New Jersey for interment at the family home.
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FE. C. Milling
Mount Vernon
Washington
Baldwin Hufty
Samuel Hufty
New Jersey
St Patrick's Church prepares for 110th anniversary celebration
St Patrick's Church in Washington marks its 110th anniversary with a week of events starting next Sunday. A new school hall and rectory are dedicated, Carroll Hall stage decor features the Vatican and St Peter. Prelates from Catholic University board meet, seats reserved, and a Cardinal Merry del Val cablegram seeks papal benediction.
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Carroll Hall
Vatican
St. Peter
Carroll
United States
Urbia
Washington
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Parodius
Merry del Val
Rome
Mary
Roosevelt
Cardinal Gibbona
Bishop Spaldine
Georgetown
George Washington
Massachusetts to reclaim treasury warrant from attorney
Attorney General says a warrant for 1.6 million dollars to reimburse Massachusetts for Civil War expenses must be turned over to the State. Attorney Cotton holds the warrant claiming a 160000 fee. state says fee excessive. If Cotton refuses, warrant should be canceled and new warrant issued to the State. The attorney may pursue court action to establish rights.
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Treasury
Massachusetts
Colton
Congress
Cotton
Whites and Blacks on Same Roll in Government Printing Office
Not listed as a Negro. Alien Mallory claimed J R Colvin enrolled as a negro. Palmer's reply states all employees are on one roll with no separate Negro list. Colvin, Deanwood, D C, questioned color. Public Printer confirms unified roll.
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Alien W. Mallory
Kenilworth
Equity suit over guano deeds in Caribbean lands
Robert K R Roberts files equity proceedings through A A Lipscomb and George C Meigs to stop Robert D Ruffin and William Henry Parsons from disposing deeds to guano deposits on Seravilla Caya in the Caribbean Sea and Arcas Caya in the Bay of Cambochee. Also notes Berlin Wisconsin bank closed. Comptroller cites ruon. Parker named receiver.
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Robert KR. Roberts
A. A. Lipscomb
George C. Meigs
Robert D. Ruffin
William Henry Parsons
Seravilla Caya
Arcas Caya
Bay of Cambochee
Mr. Roberts
Glover may be final choice for inaugural chair
Washington buzz centers on Charles C. Glover as the likely inaugural chairman with Gen. John M. Wilson and other notables discussed as possible vice chairmen if Glover declines. Cortelyou’s return from New York and the strong backing of leading locals shape the decision, while potential successors like E Southard Parker or S W Woodward are also noted options. Rail splitters announce attendance at Roosevelt inauguration and a local auction firm promotes weekly and midweek sales for homes and offices amid a busy season.
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Cortelyou
New York
Glover
Washington
Mr. Cortelyou
John M. Wilson
Gen. Wilson
Army
Navy
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G Street
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Sloan’s
Divorce Decree Granted for Desertion in Desert State
Justice Anderson signed a decree granting an absolute divorce to Grace Lawrence from William H Lawrence for willful desertion and abandonment. Custody of their minor child is committed to the mother.
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Justice Anderson
Grace Lawrence
William H. Lawrence
Buried at Rock Creek Chief Relyea funeral held
Treasury friends sent floral tributes to Albert Relyea chief of the Treasury's Redemption Division who died by suicide at his desk. The funeral was held at 3 30 P M yesterday at the family residence 104 O Street NW with Rev Carl S Smith officiating. Pallbearers included Treasury colleagues and family members attended along with several sisters. Interment followed at Rock Creek Cemetery after a prior plan for Greens Farm Connecticut.
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Albert Relyea
United States Treasurer's Office
O Street
Carl S. Smith
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Llewellyn M. Stabler
J. A. Sample
A. Donnelly
Frank Haines
Morgan Beach
A. D. van Derveer
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Treasury Department
Relyea
Wiliam J. Wakeman
Fort Thomas
J. A. Holmes
Glenbrook
Grace H. Helyea
Rock Creek Cemetery
Greens Farm
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Weather conditions from U S Department of Agriculture Nov 17
The Weather Bureau reports clear conditions overall with light rain along the North Pacific coast and Northern Plateau. Temperatures fell in the Northeast and Middle Atlantic, then rose inland. conditions expected to stay fair Friday and Saturday east of the Rockies. Winds vary by coast and region. steamers to Europe face fresh northeasterly winds. Local readings show mid 30s to mid 40s with no rainfall and low sunshine.
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