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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1914
Page
14
The Rev. Dr G A J Ross spoke at the final World Bible Conference session decrying public leaders ignorance of scriptures and urging a deeper faith and study of the Bible. Other ministers at the conference emphasized faith and devotion as essential elements of true Christianity amid a crowded session.
A garbled OCR list outlines liquor license election officers and positions. Names appear as officials and candidates, including a secretary and several likely law enforcement or administrative roles, with multiple misspellings and unclear roles.
Police reported a man shot near Hennbery and died days later while authorities prepared for an inquest. Acting Coroner Charles Mehite ordered an investigation and the case was sent to the District morgue for formal proceedings.
The article notes Argentina urging expedited trade discussions with the United States as diplomats in Philadelphia weigh industry advantages and market access. It mentions signs of renewed interest from business leaders and unions, with a focus on reducing barriers and expanding wares.
Early yesterday morning officers from 1103 Street precinct responded to a shed incident after receiving a tip. A 43 year old man, identified as a local resident, was found inside the shed and provided his address. He faced a house breaking charge and a theft report involving several items stolen from a nearby residence.
Prof W. John and Prof Walten Sohn of George Washington University will lecture on The Development of Religious Toleration in South America and Mexico. The event begins at 5 o clock in the Ninth Street Baptist Temple on Ninth Street.
A Washington dispatch says the high cost of living will shrink Washington society this season with fewer flowers, less wine, and smaller dinner parties. Debutantes face modest teas and limited dances as many lavish entertainments are scaled back. Three young balls are planned with modest guest lists and charity events remain, but large ambassadorial supported functions are unlikely.
Society items list Gen and Mrs Oliver visiting daughters in New York and plans to attend the Army and Navy game in Philadelphia. Details cover receptions at the Confederate Veterans DC chapter, debutantes in Baltimore and Washington, guests at the Powhatan, and upcoming charity theater at Tess Theater for the Confederate Memorial Home with participation by notable figures.
Miss Cornelia Hughes daughter of Dr and Mrs William Every Hughes married Ensign Earle Calvin Metz United States Navy at West Walnut Street Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. Father gave consent, attended by sister Anne Emverson Hughes maid of honor and bridesmaids Miss Jessie Willits Miss Florence Creer Miss Mother McClure Hughes and Eva Lee Cleveland of New York. Paymaster Arthur H. Mayo attended groom. ushers Ensigns A H Gray R H English R T Merrill E J Gitlam L Foutz W L Ringworth, all in full dress.
Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston receives four two months' leave of absence after arriving with American forces from Vera Cruz to Galveston on Thursday. He telegraphs the War Department that his occupation report of the Mexican city will be ready before his vacation begins. Commander R. L. Berry is reassigned from the Naval Academy to command the naval yacht Mayflower at this port, relieving Commander William D. McDougall who moves to the Naval War College in Newport.
A New York telegraph operator, A L Linder, employed at an afternoon paper, was charged under penal code for stealing AP bulletins and feeding a rival news bureau. A trap bulletin naming Fliba signaled the leak. Linder confessed and was jailed on five thousand dollars bail, with a December hearing.
David Jacoba, 60, who served twenty years in State prison for murder, saw his wish to die outside the walls granted on Thanksgiving. He ate with his son at a local restaurant, then collapsed and died of heart failure soon after.
Washington dispatch says a key clash looms between President Wilson and a cabinet member over the Burnett immigration bill with a literacy test. Labor groups rally behind the measure while Wilson is said to oppose the literacy test and would not sign any bill containing it. Dillingham proposes restricting southern European immigration to a fixed percentage of existing admissions.
Senator Borah and Senator Shafroth lead opposition to administration backed land and water power leasing bills. Hearings start December 9 on the water power measure, with a December 9 discussion on coal oil and phosphate land leasing. Administration argues leasing safeguards federal lands and prevents monopoly by big interests.
Article reports Mexican consul general Francisco Urquidi stating Tampico may be seized by Gutierrez forces, with Caballero of Tamaulipas aligning with the convention. Villa and Zapata troops reportedly near Mexico City, Carranza in Vera Cruz, and Silliman to stay in the capital to handle negotiations. Mrs Bell in London gives birth to a daughter.
A decree granting Mrs Rosa Robertson an absolute divorce from Joseph A Robertson and the right to resume her maiden name was signed yesterday by Justice Mc C in the District Supreme Court. The husband did not appear for trial. Attorneys Drew Bloomer and Leahy Laker represented the spouses. The husband was ordered to pay Mrs Robertson's legal fees.
Dr Sterling Ruffin delivered a talk on sanitation and disinfection before the keep wells group at St John s Parish Wall last night. He praised serums used against typhoid smallpox hydrophobia plague and cholera noting the drop in typhoid among European armies and urging robes gloves and a hood for physicians treating contagious patients. He urged open carriage for fresh air and placing patients in top rooms away from families and cited Washington state s wartime flu control as nearly erasing the pest.
Washington set for next Wednesday as representatives of state bankers meet the Federal Reserve Board to discuss entrance regulations. Around 104 applications from state banks and trust companies are on file, with officials noting White members doubt system success hinges on their participation, though proper regulation could strengthen the system.
Misa Chioe Ely of Knoxville sues John C. Parker a War Department clerk in District Supreme Court for 19000 alleging engagement on April 16 191? and setting a date October 2? 194. she claims to have resigned as stenographer, spent about 100 preparing her trousseau and that Parker failed to marry her as promised at her mother's Knoxville home.
Anna Pavlova the premier dancer of Russia performed at the National Theater to a capacity crowd paying premium opera prices. Her program ranged from the elaborate Pup pen Fee to eight modern dances, with notable highlights including the Dying Swan and Le Cynge. The troupe’s dolls and novelties, crisp staging, and an capable orchestra under Theodore Siler contributed to a highly praised afternoon.
Funeral services for George H Coryell of Atlantic City N F who died suddenly on Thursday November 26 will be held Sunday at 2 30 PM from the Newton home 1408 Seventeenth street NW The Rev Dr Talbott of St Pauls Church will officiate Coryell a mining engineer formerly of Ballintyre moved to Washington for the winter and is survived by his wife three sons George H Alvert Leigh and Charles N Coryell and a brother in law Dr Alexander Magruder
In Cleveland on November 27 a gunman threatened Mrs Newton J Baker and her two children demanding jewelry. He fled with about $500 in jewels and some cash, but police nabbed him within twenty minutes and recovered the plunder.
The Rev Aquilla Sayles will lead a rally at Nineteenth Street Baptist Church to aid the Stoddard Baptist Old Folks Home destroyed by fire last spring. Services start tomorrow night with Rev Dr W H Brooks preaching on The Needs for the Work as Seen from My Experience as Trustee and Mrs Annie Glover, president of the Ladies Auxiliary, delivering an address on The Work and the Workers.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary T. Walker who died yesterday will be held at 11 this morning at the home of her daughter in Chevy Chase Maryland. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery. She was born in Alexandra Val in Wa. Her husband Captain William H Walker died some time ago. She leaves three daughters Miss Laura V Walker Mrs Grace W Nettleton and Mrs Brit 40on and one son Dr A R Walker.
A full car of Piwener beer from Bohemia arrived in Washington amid war tensions, drawing a thirsty crowd to importers and signaling a limited supply before a second cargo is expected. The arrival follows the wartime declaration, with the public noting a relatively generous stock this year.
Chicago Nav. The United States Safety League will organize at a conference here December 24 to show Rimmerians the nation’s unpreparedness for war. Notables invited include Gen Nelson, former President Taft, W. Godials, Mrs. Janes Longatres, and Pickett widows of war generals. A campaign for prohibition in the District and union aims to start in Washington next year with meetings led by Malcolm Patterson and Dr Sam Small in several churches.
London reports that alongside a 21,000 strong contingent already in Jingland, Australia announced a second wave of 19,000 additional troops. The move increases Australia's military presence in the region as part of ongoing operations.
A long list shows Captain Henry Pills Ry and Major James M. Williams among coast artillery officers, several detachments, temporary duties, and retirements. Mayflower, naval colleges, naval intelligence, and Great Lakes stations are noted, with many transfers, resignations, and new commands. The report details postings to Watertown Massachusetts and other locations, plus retirements and ship assignments across the Navy and Army.
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