West Wing of Gibbons Memorial Hall Nearing Completion
The west wing of the Gibbons Memorial Hall in the university area was finished by Robertson Boyles Construction two weeks ahead of schedule. The central portion with a massive tower and the east wing are advancing at the same pace. The completed west wing houses seven bedrooms and was ready for occupancy at opening of the university. T. H. Pooks & Co. are the architects.
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Robertson-Boyles Construction Company
Gibbons Memorial Hall
T. H. Pooks & Co
Jubilee for Cardinal Gibbons Draws 9000 in Baltimore Parade
Washington Catholic delegates plan October 16 attendance at Cardinal Gibbons golden jubilee in Baltimore. Three special trains from Union Station will carry more than 2,000 and about 1,200 priests and lay delegates. A parade to Union Station starts at New Carroll Hall with parish units from Holy Trinity St Matthew's St Paul’s Sacred Heart St Ann’s and more, each marcher bearing flags and a badge.
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Cardinal
Baltimore
Union Depot
Washington
Union Station
St . Patrick's Church
New Carrol Hall
Holy Trinity
St. Matthew's
St Peter's
Holy Name
Immaculate Conception St Joseph’s
St Anthony's
St Martin's
St Aloysius
St Theresa's
St Vincent du Paul's
P J Hartigan
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Hadley Doyle
M D Shaeffer
St Joseph's
John Shugrue
Immaculate Conception
F P Dunning
St Martin’s
John Borger
P T Niland
St Stephen’s
G M A Davis
St Peter’s
William McGee
Sacred Heart
Joseph Zacowitz
St Mary's
Edward Marmer
St Vincent
Grand Stand
Treasury
G St. Adminsion
New York
Sane Aerovo
Cardinal Expected 10 Speak At Columbus Day Program
The Knights of Columbus celebration plan is nearly ready under committee chair Charles W. Carr. The event Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the Knights hall at 606 E Street NW will feature Cardinal Gibbons as head speaker, joined by Canon Rudolph, Rev Walter Marr, D. J Callahan, and Edward Farrington.
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Knights of Columbus
Charles W. Carr
E Street
Cardinal Gibbons
Canon Rudolph
Walher Marr
St. Dominic's Catholic Church
D. J Callahan
Robber kilis contractor in Cleveland house death
The body of Damas Pateau, a well known wealthy contractor aged about 40, was found at the top of a stairs on Clifton Boulevard in a house he was completing. His skull was crushed by a 3 foot water pipe. The murder occurred late Saturday afternoon and his wallet containing 30 was missing.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Damas Pateau
Clifton Boulevard
Boy Slain By Playmate In Accidental Shooting
In Gloversville New York Ralph Spencer 15 died from a bullet fired by playmate James Knight 13 in North Broadalbin near here relatives declare the incident accidental A A Garrison orders reorganization of Gen William F Barry Garrison with a special meeting set for Thursday at Grand Army Hall 1412 Pennsylvania Avenue
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Gloversville
Ralph Spencer
North Broadalbin
Here
James Knight
Ernest Knight
A. A
Willam F Barry
Army and Navy Union
Thomas A. Green
Grand Army Hall
Pennsylvania Avenue
Gibbons Memorial Hall Progress At Catholic University
Construction at Catholic University on Gibbons Memorial Hall draws widespread attention ahead of the twenty fifth anniversary celebration for Mgr Gibbons to the College of Cardinals. The project is seen as a national tribute by Catholics across the country.
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Gibbons Memorial
Catholic University
Mgr Gibbons
College of Cardinals
Six Hundred at Mass Opens Devotion at Georgetown
The Rt Rev Mgr Thomas J Shahan officiated solemn high mass at Georgetown University marking the 40 hours devotion opening. Over 600 students attended as the university reopened after the summer with a sermon by Rev William F Gannon. At St Dominic's Church 1,000 children formed a procession after mass and the 40 hours devotion continues with a procession scheduled. Delegates to Cardinal Gibbons Jubilee were chosen at St Joseph's parish meeting with Michael D Schaffer elected marshal.
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Georgetown University
St. Dominic’s
St. Joseph's Parish
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Mgr
Thomas J. Shahan
Catholic University
Healy
John Handy
Mgr Shahan
McMahon Hall
Gabert
Georgetown
Cahlsten Memorial Chapel of the Sacred Heart
Jerome Dougherty
Augustus J. Duarte
William H Graham
William F. Gannon
St. Aloysius’ Church
Ignatius Fealy
St Joseph's Parish
Michael D Schaffer
St Joseph's Church
Missionaries Begin Two Weeks of Devotion at St Teresa’s
A band of Redemptionist missionaries started a two week mission yesterday at St Teresa's Church Anacastle. Rev Father Eckenrode led high mass at 11 opening the 40 hours devotion in the Shrine of the Sacred Heart. Rt Rev Mgr James F Mackin preached at evening services. Rev John Harney of the Apostolic Mission House will preach tonight, with closing sermon tomorrow at 8 p m by Very Rev Alexander P Doyle.
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St Teresa's Church
Anacastle
Father Eckenrode
Shrine of the Sacred Heart
Fourteenth Street
Park Road
Mgr
James F Mackin
St Paul's Church
John Harney
Apostolic Mission House
Alexander P. Doyle
Death of Franklin Wood longtime pension bureau official
Franklin Wood longtime member of the board of review bureau of pensions died yesterday after a brief illness at 142 Eleventh Street NE. He earlier sought fortune in the oil fields, served in the Union army at Petersburg, Virginia, and held two terms in the Virginia legislature before moving to Washington in 18%. Survived by his wife and five children James N Wood William B Wood Joseph Wood Deborah M Wood and Mrs Leda R Burroughs. Funeral services will be held at his residence with interment in Rock Creek Cemetery.
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Frankie Wood
Board of Review
Bureau of Pensions
Eleventh Street
Mr Wood
Pittsburgh
Davenport
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Mr. Wood
Petersburg
Grant
Virginia
Washington
James N. Wood
William B. Wood
Joseph Wood
Deborah M. Wood
Leda R. Burroughs
Rock Creek Cemetery
Burglar shoots woman during Monroe home invasion
Special to The Washington Post reports a negro burglar ransacked the Monroe home of W W Horn around 2 am. He threatened to shoot if interrupted as another woman screamed. Shots were fired. one bullet struck but injuries are not fatal. A pursuit ensued and an arrest was made with several suspects under watch.
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Washington Post
Charlotte
W W. Horn
Monroe
Service sermon by Father Gannon at Georgetown opens scholastic year
The Dahlgren Chapel crowd heard Rev. William Gannon of Gonzaga College urge students to seek divine help for serious studies. He compared biblical wisdom with professional duties, noting doctors, lawyers, and other professionals must balance knowledge with fortitude. Georgetown officials and faculty attended the votive Mass celebrating the year’s start, with a long list of attendees and a Georgetown choir performance.
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Gonzaga College
Gomre
Holy Ghost
Dahlgren
Georgetown University
Jerome Daugherty
Georgetown
Augustus Duarte
William Graham
William Gannon
Gonsaga College
Father Gannon
Maurice Vilsack
Gounod
George E. Hilton
George H. Rober
William Cogan
Frank Baker
Dudley Morgen
Richard J. Watkins
Busby-Smith
John W Yerkes
Augustine D. Starbide
William C. Gwynn
Thomas 8. Lee
Godfrey Ferris
John Hamilton
Robert J. Wynne
Alice Riggs
Elizabeth G Carter
National Museum Opens Sunday Draws 16000 Visitors
Between 12 and 4 30 PM the National Museum welcomed about 16 000 visitors to the new building on B street NW. Officials expect to enlarge exhibits next Sunday as crews rush to complete displays. Fire safety measures include portable chemical extinguishers on each floor and hoses connected to the mains. Richard Rathbun notes strong public demand for Sunday hours.
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National Museum
B Street
Tenth Street
Smithsonian Institution
Richard Rathbun
District Fire Department
Whale Strands on Beach at Ocean City New Jersey
A 58 foot whale beached itself about 500 yards from shore while a Ocean City surfman patrolled before daybreak. Unable to turn, the mammal touched bottom and died in the forenoon. it measured 58 feet long and about 2 feet broad. Representatives of the Academy of Natural Science of Philadelphia were notified to dissect the whale tomorrow.
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Ocean City
N. J
Joseph Norcom
Academy of Natural Science of Philadelphia
Hagerstown Church Rededicated After Remodeling
Hagerstown Md Oct 3 St Mark s Lutheran Church in Rohrersville was rededicated today after extensive remodeling. The dedicatory sermon was preached by Rev. Martin L Beard of Thurmont and the ceremonies were led by Rev. L A Bush tenet.
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Hagerstown
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Rohrersville
Martin L Beard
Thurmont
L. A Bush ‘Tenet
To Unclog The Pores Remove Stifling Skin
Dr BHeman Ward warns clogged pores cause coarse texture and blotchy complexions. Mercolized wax applied nightly cleanses pores without irritation, removing the underlying disfigurement and revealing a natural clear complexion. available at drug stores.
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Bheman Ward
Masons Praised At Service For Lodge Centennial
Religious services marked Lebanon Lodge No 7 F OA AvM centennial at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. Rev. Charles L Pate preached on Masonry in Private Life stressing loyalty to lodge and religion. Rev. J M Schick spoke on Masonry in Civil Life noting religious training drives Masons to better Washington.
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Lebanon Lodge
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Charles L Pate
Lodge
J. M. Schick
Weather Conditions Summary From Washington Weather Bureau
Sunday weather across the United States shows general cool to moderate temperatures with frost in the upper Mississippi Valley eastward. North Pacific storm shifts location but expects little precipitation except in the northwest and north Pacific states by Tuesday. Winds vary by coast, with fair conditions prevailing inland, and temperate temperatures continuing into midweek.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
South Atlantic
Gulf States
North Pacific States
Laket
Pacific States
Plateau
Northwest
Mississippi Valley
Hocky Mountains
Blatex
New England
Middle Atlantic
Gulf
Moderata
Haat
European
Euth
Grand Banks
Danish Arctic Explorer Mikkelsen Missing After Long Quest
New York reports Knud Rasmussen suspends search for Capt Hinar Mikkelsen as lost since 1910 Greenland expedition attempts. Mikkelsen and machinist Iversen set from Shannon Island March 8 1910 to reach Erichsen records then west toward Lincoln Sea and Cape York. No word since, fueling belief he is dead.
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Knud Rasmussen
Greenland
Hinar
Mikkelsen
Rasmussen
Copenhagen
Myhus Erichsen Erich‘sen
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Erichsen
Alabama
Shannon Island
Iversen
Peary Channel
Lincoln Sea
West Greenland
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F Street
Washington Seminary Preparatory
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Smallwood
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Connecticut Avenue
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Peabody Conservatory
Stow
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California Ave
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Miss Baker
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Washington School of Acroymancy
Eastman
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Fredericksburg
Emily Fred Barnes
Holy Cross Academy
Timlow
Cloverside
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Connecticut
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Zea Ware
Maryland &Chools
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Maryland
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Fort Deposit
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Alexandria
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Boerding Beton
Catelogue
Sisters OF the Holy
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Sollee
Munte
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Smith
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Lucy Madeira
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13Th St
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Amherst
Rutgers
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Teston
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Florida Ave. N. W
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