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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1911

Page

11

Ministers Clash Over Gov Wilson Beach Hymn Criticism

Washington clergymen and Rev Br J Howard Wells denounce Gov Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey for calling modern church hymns silly and meaningless. They defend religious songs as overall helpful while urging modernization to match times and keep pace with beliefs.

Efittelem Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Isle of Somewhere Br. J. Howard Wells Washington Praiaink Gov. Wilson Sunday School Superintendents’ Association of Trenton Wells Wilson Bug Isle of God

Hymns and Bible Prose Spar Over Modern Worship

The speakers debate modern hymns saying some are vague while others align with Bible meanings. Governor Wilson’s view is echoed that many hymns drift from scripture though the best stay true to biblical language. Dr Bardens stresses that most hymns are strong but some miss precise doctrine and religious intent.

P. A. Menzel Gov. Wittom George Duncan Dkreed Menzel J. H. W. Blake Gov. Wilson J. L. Bardens

Auto Passes Worst Road In Maryland Run Ends

A three ton Board truck named Queen Victoria completed a 500 mile trek to Boston through Marylands worst road sections near Perryville and Hikton. Despite fatigue the crew is jubilant as half the distance remains, no replacements needed, and a record pace on the sand strewn route.

Byeolst Washington Post Philadelphia Cantee Maryland Perryville Hikton Queen Victoria Boston

Neglect Maims Child Sixteen Live In Five Rooms

Juvenile Court hears harrowing cases from two Washington neighborhoods showing extreme neglect. Miss McMaster reports a Clanton child with broken limbs and no medical care, while the Hazel family endures filthy rooms, bread and molasses diets, and overcrowded three rooms with six or more residents.

Washington Callan Miss McMaster Board of Children's Guardians Lee Hazel Twelfth Street Rose Clanton Neero Romney Court Cailan Hazel Misa McMaster

Cash for Vote Frauds New Lot of Presentments

Grand jury adds six presentments in the election fraud probe covering the recent primary. Discrepancies found in Ninth precinct Twelfth ward target Electoral Judges Maslin and Martin and clerks Thompson and Himes with both parties represented among “frontera” voters. Republican tallies reveal nine all-Democrat votes from York Street building. Officials deny, while Owens dodges confirmation of bribery rumors. The grand jury vows to finish early next week and then review spring ballots. Democratic city ticket leaders say they will accept the grand jury count and adjust as needed.

Washington Post Baltimore Twelfth Thomas J. Maslin G. A. Martin Charles H. Bohne Frank B. Heberoan Robert L. Thompson, Jr Frontera Owens Grand Jury Democratic City Ety Committee Loden

Judge delays Hasel case to seek larger home for family

Judge Callan postponed the Hasel case until Friday to allow the family to move to a larger house. The court also handed Englebert Clanton to the board of children's guardians and said a decision on the remaining children would follow. The family stated they have never had beds and, at night, sleep on chairs or floors with children sometimes dozing on each other’s laps.

Englebert Clanton Mra. Clanton Ina Tavo Callan Maj. Throckmorton Milas Josephine Throckmorton Catreet Southeast Clanton Familly Hasel Board of Children’s Guardians

Captain Forney Injured Near Delaware River Bank

Captain Stedman Forney of the U. S. Army, home in Washington, D. C., was injured while walking with his wife along the Delaware River in Philadelphia. He tripped on a tree root, fracturing both kneecaps, and was moved to Frankford Hospital after Mrs. Forney guided responders several blocks. He had been in the city to survey for the Coast and Geodetic Survey Bureau.

Philadelphia Stedman Forney Washington, D. C Delaware River Forney Frankford Hospital Ser Coast and Geodetic Survey Bureau

Miss Elkins Be New York Oct The Times Wireless Telegram

The Times publishes a Marconi wireless telegram from the steamer Kronprinz Wilhelm. A party aboard includes Mrs B Elkins Miss Katherine Elkins BE Elkins and William H Hitt. Hitt declined to comment on a rumored engagement with Miss Biking. Miss Elkins learned of the Duke of the Abruzzi’s exploits with the Italian fleet before Tripoli by wireless aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm.

New York the Times Marconi Kronpring Wilhelm 8.B. Elkins Katherine Elkins BE. Elkins William H. Hitt Biking Misa Elkins Duke of the

Mrs Eddy Did Not Walk Much in Final Year

Testimony in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court focuses on Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy's domicile, with Laura Sargent stating Eddy did not walk during the last year of life. The suit seeks to determine whether Eddy died in Massachusetts or New Hampshire for inheritance tax and potential appellate review to the U S Supreme Court.

Supreme Court of Massachusetts Washington Post Boston Mary Baker G. Eeday Christian Science Cult Dutine Laura B. Sargent Supreme Court Sargent Eddy Archibald McClellan Concord Mary Baker G. Eddy

Weather Disturbances Reach Northwestern Minnesota

The latest Western disturbance intensifies and moves northeast toward the Great Lakes region. Rain and warmer temperatures shift through the central Atlantic states, with frost in New York and Utah and clearing towards the midweek. Storm warnings loom on the Great Lakes and Pacific coast, as winds shift and temperatures fluctuate across the affected areas.

J. A. Dept. of Agriculture Westhet Bureau Washington Tulstey Get Demingle Amds Minnesota Great Lakes Pacific Northwest Alaska Atlantis New Jersey Mississsopi Lake Ohio Valley Virginia North Carolina North Pacific Coast South Atlantic States Aw York New Emptend Utah Blorado Mke Middle Atlantic States New Eigland South Atlantic North Pacific Southweat Central West Lake Region New England New York Colorado Wish Ausoid San Mexico New Enygland Middle Atlantic Salt Chest Tair Tal

Singer disowns children in will for Singer family stock

Special to The Washington Post from New York dated Oct 3 reports the will of John A Singer who died in September cuts off a son and a daughter in Chicago and leaves most of his estate in Singer Manufacturing Company stock in trust for his nephew William P Archer who also receives 20 shares outright. Another nephew Joseph S Archer gets 250 shares as does Mrs Charlotte J Donnelly, the testator's house keeper.

Washington Post New York John A. Singer Chicago Singer Manufacturing Company William P. Archer Joseph S. Archer

Republican Platform Backed by Harmony at Trenton Convention

At Trenton on October 2 the Republican convention pressed a conservatively progressive platform. It endorses Taft era calm policy, constructive reforms, and businesslike handling of day to day issues. It upholds protective tariffs, urges an impartial nonpolitical tariff board, and pledges reforms including a uniform statewide tax assessment and miners’ and public utilities safeguards.

Trenton N. J Edward A. Ransom Assembly Studson County Republican Party Taft Democratic Party of New Jersey United States Senate Friends of Protection

Young Afong Arrives Aboard Kron Prinz Wilhelm

The sugar king of Hawaii’s grandson, C. W. Afong, lands in New York aboard the Kron Prinz Wilhelm from Bremen Southampton and Cherbourg. He and Kuo P. Tsat, both bound for Harvard, are among the lavish passengers. Also aboard are Mrs. S. B. Elkins, her son S. B. Elkins, Miss Katherine Elkins, and William Hitt.

Miss Elkins Spedal Washington Post New York Kron Prins Wihelm Bremen Southampton Cherbourg van C. W Afong Rand Wiliam H. Whiting Mr. Afong Kuo P. Tsat Harvard B. Elkins B. Eiking Katherine Elkins William Hitt Miles Filkins Duke of Abrusst Hitt

Boston Ancients On Taurt

Hamilton Bermuda October 3 The Ancient and Honorable artillery Company of Boston spent the morning in making excursion about the city. This afternoon the acting governor general entertained them at a garden party on government house grounds. To finish there was a banquet in their honor at the Hamilton Hotel.

Washington Post Hamilton Bermuda Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Boston Hamilton Hotel

Two Drowned While Chasing Pig in Akron River

Antonio Morevi and John Argus fell into the Cuyahoga River while attempting to corral an escaped pig on the riverbank. Both men drowned in the narrows near Akron, Ohio, as authorities investigated the accident.

Animal Akron Ohio Cuyahoga River Antonio Morevi John Argus

Abandoned Steamer A. J. Hopkins Drifting in Lake Superior

News from Ashland reports the 13 crew aboard the lumber steamer A. J. Hopkins were rescued by the ore carrier Dinkey after the ship drifted 16 miles northeast by east of Michigan Island. The distressed vessel floats with only spars visible as officials warn all vessels to watch for her. In Alaska, the Edith rests on Level Island in Sumner Strait after going aground near Wen wel. owners hope to save her.

Duluth Minn A.J. Hopkins Lake Superior Ashland Dinkey Hopkins Seattle Wash Alaska Steremabip Company Edith Level Island Sumner Strait Wenwel East Band

Celebration at Yorktowa for surrender anniversary

Yorktown hosts a Wednesday celebration October 16 marking the surrender of Cornwallis to American forces under Washington. The Yorktown Historical Society and town residents organize a parade of military and civilian groups, with Henry Reed Hatfield of Philadelphia presiding and notable speakers scheduled. A steamer will ferry participants from Washington to Yorktown and back, with H Morris Husband of the pension bureau overseeing local arrangements.

Aed Yorktowe Cornlwaille George Washink Yorktown Historical Society United Tes Henry Reed Hatfield Philadelphia Washington Yorktown H. Morris Husband The Pension Bureau

Doe Dies After Window Jump At Hardware Store

A frightened doe leaped through a plate glass window of Via rdeaux and O Learys on Main Street late this afternoon. It toppled items in the store and tried to exit through another window but was badly injured and died from blood loss. The incident occurred during the first week the animal appeared in Main Street, creating a frantic scene as it bounded about.

Washington Post West Warren Mags Viardeaux & O'Learys Main Street

Mrs H A Baldridge Dead In Baltimore Telegram

A telegram from Baltimore reports the death of Rosgile McDermont Baldridge wife of Lieut F A Baldridge U S N. The Baldridges formerly lived in Washington where the lieutenant served at the Navy Department.

Baltimore Rosgile McDermont Baldridge F. A. Baldridge Ligur Baldridge Washington Lieut. Baldridge Navy Department

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