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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1911

Page

4

Cadets to Compete in Washington Rifle Range Tournament

Washington cadets from the regiment and the National Rifle Association clubs will shoot for War Department and Chamber of Commerce trophies at the Winthrop Maryland range on Saturday October 14. The day includes morning individual qualifying at 200 yards on army targets with 60 possible points and ten shots offhand plus ten prone. Afternoon matches decide company club and school championships, plus the Secretary of War and Gen Robert Shaw Oliver medals. Eastern High School enters the competition for the first time with support from district educators.

Washington Regiment N. R. A. Rifle Clubs Secretary of War, Chamber of Commerce Gen. Oliver Secretary of the Navy Iistrict United States Marine Corps Rifle Range Winthrop National Rifle Association Wakeflold Eighth Street Rifle Club War Department United States Army Wipenevoten Fifle Central High School Business High School McKinley Manual Training School Chamber of Commerce District of Columbia W. Miller Robert Shaw Oliver N. W. Miller W. G. Wella Tech Eastern High School Davidson Thurston Davis Wilson Harry Lay Interacholastic Rifle Association of W. B. Hudson W. H. Phelps

Preacher Wilson Delivers Farewell Sermon at Northminster Church

The Rev. George P. Wilson preached his farewell sermon as pastor of Northminster Presbyterian Church after the Washington presbytery declared the pulpit vacant. He announced that Rev. Zed Copp would preach next Sunday and that a successor will not be chosen soon, with Dr. Wilson remaining in Washington for some time.

George P. Wilson Northminster Presbyterian Church Washington Wilson

Attending Alhambra Convention in Albany

Joseph P. Cullen and William E. Palro of Alcantara Caravan No 12 left Washington for Albany to represent the local caravan at the supreme divan session October 10 and 11. Accompanying members include Dr. Wilson P. Malong Dr. H. J. Crosson Michael Heinter Fullus Wenig and George H. Ogle. A reception and ball will follow the convention with introductions to Bishop Thomas M. A. Burk Gov. John A. Dix and staff.

Alhambra Joseph P. Cullen William *.E. Palro Alcantara Order of Alhambra Washington Albany N. Y Order Wilson P. Malong H. J. Crosson Michael Heinter Fullus Wenig George H. Ogle Thomas M. A. Burk John A. Dix New York

Suffrage Meeting Attendees Named for DC Delegation

The District of Columbia will be represented at the National American Woman Suffrage Association convention in Paulsville Kentucky October 19 3 by Mrs Helen Rand Tindall Miss Harriet J Hitton Mrs Harvey W Wiley Mrs M W Johnston Mrs Clara W MacNaughton Mrs Julia W Leavitt and Miss Emma M Gillett Any others intending to go should send names to Woman Suffrage headquarters 1823 H street NW Dr Harvey W Willey will be a chief speaker his topic the role of women in enforcing pure food laws.

District of Columbia National American Woman Suffrage Association Paulsville Helen Rand Tindall Harriet J. Hitton Harvey W. Wiley M. W. Johnston Clara W. MacNaughton Julia W. Leavitt Emma M. Gillett Woman Suffrage H Street Harvey W. Willey

Baptists Hold Huge Calvary Rally Sunday School Crowd

Calvary Baptist Sunday school drew more than 2,700 attendees yesterday morning. Vaughn class led by Gen. William Shallenberger, Dr. E. Richardson's class, and Mr. S. W. Woodward's group were well represented. Fifty deaf-mutes attended with interpreters, and about 100 children were in the junior and kindergarten divisions under Mrs. William H. Hooke. Cradle roll numbers rose to 80 under Mrs. C. H. Arms with P. H. Bristow presiding.

Calvary Baptist Sunday School Vaughn Wiliam Shallenberger EB. KE. Richardson 5. W. Woodward Lelia Emig Elizabeth Kendrick William H. Hooke Mra. C. H. Arms P.H. Bristow

Funeral Honors For William Elroy Curtis At Curtis Home

Distinguished men from across the country attended the Curtis home service for William Elroy Curtis author traveler journalist. Rev H B Angus led prayers and the Gridiron Club performed songs at the burial rites. The body was moved to Rock Creek Cemetery vault awaiting interment today with floral tributes and notable attendees including former Associate Justice Brown. Resolutions of sympathy were adopted by several clubs including the National Press Club and Gridiron Club expressing sorrow and extending condolences to Mrs Curtis and family.

William Elroy Curtis Curtis Connecticut Avenue H. B. Angus Peck Memorial Chapel Eniry Army and Navy Gridiron Club Angus Chicago Record-Herald Alexander Rodgera Charles M. Kuzzell Masalillon Ohio Jacob S. Farrand Detroit Leroy T. Vernon Gridiron National Press Clubs Press Gallery of Congress Rock Creek Cemetery Presbyterian Church Friends Brown United States Supreme Court Anderson District Supreme Court Sergt. Ramsdell Senate Percy Corps Washington

Labor Riots and Christian Duty Clash in McKim Sermon

The Rev. Randolph H. McKim urged that individual rights be secondary to public welfare in labor disputes and that churches urge both capitalists and laborers to treat each other as humans. He condemned violence, called for peaceful resolutions, and said the church must preach justice and brotherhood while avoiding taking sides in industrial clashes.

England Randolph H. McKim Church of the Epiphany South Dr. McKim Christ Church Christian Standard

Dividends of Factory Life and Human Deterioration

The excerpt questions how the factory system shapes both men and women, warning that mechanical lives may dull bodies minds and morals. It argues dollars earned come at the price of physical and moral decline, noting the system often yields harmful dividends among workers.

Land

Defends the Bible in Pacific G A R gathering

Sol John McElroy, longtime G A R figure, spoke at the Pythian Temple defending the Bible against Prof Charles Newburgh. Newburgh argued the Bible is merely a book not divinely inspired. McElroy urged defense citing Job and the Psalms as sources of comfort in distress.

Washington Secular League Sol John McHlroy Pythian Temple Charles Newburgh Newburgh Prof. Newburgh Col. McElroy Jan

Shorter School Day Sparks Tuition Scale Revisions

Teachers push for a shorter school day as Dr. W M Davidson returns. Washington commissioners set a new tuition scale for out of town pupils to be strictly enforced, with payments in ten monthly installments. Dr Rebecca Stoneroad tests pupil repair of broken playground apparatus to teach practical skills.

Dr. Davidson W. M. Davidson Washington Board of Education Rebecca Stoneroad Stoneread Bega

Knights of Columbus hold annual vesper at St Peter's Church

About 2000 Knights of Columbus attended the annual vesper service at St Peter's Church on Second and C streets northeast. The service featured officiants from St Vincent de Paul’s St Martin’s and St Paul’s, a sermon by Dr William J Kerby, and music led by Miss Hattie Ritchie with the choir and K of C quartet. Clergy and organizers included Rev Michael J O'Brien Rev Hugh Curley Rev Stephen Morris Rev Ignatius Fealy Rev J R Rosensteel and others.

Knights of Columbus St. Peter’s Church Order Second BP. J. O'Connell St. Vincent de Paul's Church Knights Eugene A. Hannan St. Martin's Thomas Walsh Hugh Curley Stephen Morris Ignatius Fealy St. Joseph's J. R. Rosensteel St. John's George F. McAvoy George R. Repetti Charles W. Carr Patrick J. Hartigan William

U. S. Cutters Desert Alaska For Winter Patrol

As winter nears the revenue cutter patrol leaves Alaska waters. No vessels were caught poaching within the 3 mile zone this season, a record officials call wet for the patrols effectiveness. The only incident involved a small group of Japanese deserters attempting refuge on U.S. soil before being chased back to their schooner.

United States Revenue Cutter Patrol Alaskan Alaska

Typhoid Warning Issued by Surgeon General Wyman

Surgeon General Walter Wyman of the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service broadcasts a nationwide typhoid warning to physicians and health boards. He urges antityphoid vaccination and all precautions to prevent spread, noting typhoid fever is prevalent in virtually every U.S. region and stressing individual protection and disease containment.

Walter Wyman Public Health and Marine Hospital Service United States

Rogers plans continued action on delinquent taxes

Charles C. Rogers, district tax collector, reports success in collecting back taxes. Last month $9,000 was recovered and 1,800 delinquents were stricken from the lists. He will keep eleven assistants busy through winter and expects to increase district revenues by thousands more.

Charles C. Rogers

Food Prices Soaring Across Meats and More

Prices for beef and lamb rose sharply last week with crude forecasts of further increases. Veal remains scarce and costly, while pork and poultry costs climb as buyers face higher fish and seafood, butter, and cheese. Vegetables and fruits show varied changes with strong apples and grapes despite overall price pressures.

Tlamb Rhode Island

Watch Stores For Tobacco To Stop Boys Smoking

A. T. Stuart proposes strict store surveillance to prevent youth tobacco sales. He urges police to report boys seen smoking and believes the measure will yield strong results and deter further tobacco supply to youths.

A. T. Stuart Stuart

City Bulletins Amusements and Local Advertisements

National-Kitty Gordon in The Enchantresa and Columbia The Girl in the Ta at 4 15 p m Chase s Polite Vaudeville at 2 15 and 8 15 p m Casino Vaudeville and Majestic East Lyane at 8 15 p m Casinos Vaudeville continue from 1 to 15 8 15 p m 2 15 and 8 15 The World of Pleasure md Lyceum The Pacemakers 2 15 and 8 16 p m Wood and Coal Cost and Wood Quick oysters and drinks Low prices J Moran Co 1744 2126 Ba ave Gasoline 12c per gallon Orders delivered West 219 Astounding Mary Fuller in Electra Oyster and Chop House 513 Ith nw Arlington Bottling Co phone W 23d st N Y Are floor cleaning service and mothproofing special Perfection Sarepamil a health drink Arlington Bottling Co phone W W Sea Foods Steaks Chops Salads Phila Oyster Chop House 513 Ith nw

Kitty Gordon the Enchantresa Belesco Madame X Columbia Chase Majestic East Lyane Pleasu MD. Lyceum J. Moran & Co West 219

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