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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1904

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2

Peace Envoys Depart After Roosevelt Endorsement

Interparliamentary Congress members left Washington for New York, with many planning post visit travel to Europe. Count Apponyi praised Roosevelt’s rapid assent to a second peace conference and lauded American openness, while Dr Delbert lost valuables and sought police aid and bank notification.

Roosevelt Count Albert Apponyi Hungary Chamber of Deputies Interparliamentary Peace Congress Roosevelt Count Apponyi United States New York St. Louis Chicago Delbert E Delbert Paris Interparliamentary Union America France National Theater Riggs National Bank Washington National Civic Federation City Club McClellan Hector van Doorslaer

Funeral Mass in Washington for Belgian Clerk Hector Van Doorslaer

Arrangements set for a funeral Mass in Washington for Hector Van Doorslaer, Belgian House of Deputies clerk, who died Friday night at the Arlington Hotel. Services to be led by Rev. D. J. Stafford and Rev. Father McGuigan, with the Mass at St Patrick's Church and burial plans undecided.

Hector van Doorslaer House of Deputies of Belgium Arlington Hotel D. J. Stafford D D Thomas McGuigan St Patrick's Church Father McGuigan Spier’s Undertaking Establishment Uiss Washington

Board Dooms Arsenic Water Doubt In Schools

Dr Richard Kingeman chairs the boiled water committee and says no tests will be conducted until the Agriculture Department analyzes the water. Maj Simms notes the same boiler is used by the National Guard for years. Officials propose boiling water in schools and seek funds, while Superintendent Stuart rejects arsenic fears.

Richard Kingeman Board of Education Department of Agriculture Maj Simms National Guard Kingaman Congress Stuart William C. Woodward

Death of Frederick Grimm Journalist and Government Clerk

Frederick Grimm a well known journalist and later Treasury Department clerk for the War Department died suddenly at his Brightwood Park home from acute indigestion with rheumatism He was sixty one born in Germany and worked with German language papers in New York Buffalo Chicago Indianapolis Cincinnati and Washington He served about fifteen years in government service and is survived by a widow and a nine year old son Funeral at his Brightwood Park residence Tuesday at 3 PM

Frederick Grimm War Department Brightwood Park Germany United States New York City Buffalo Chicago Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago Staats Zeitung Treasury Department

Two Men Held on Suspicion Near Cathedral Grounds

Detectives shadowed two Philadelphia men from Cathedral grounds to city streets and arrested them on suspicion. Jacob Reed, 32, a traveling salesman for orange juice, and Harry Meyers, 21, a speculator, both from Philadelphia, were found with jewelry including scarf pins. Reed and Meyers faced custody at the Sixth precinct as police prepared to contact Philadelphia and New York. Both wore badges reading Welcome to Fairbanks.

Cathedral Jacob R. Reed Harry B. Meyers Philadelphia Reed North Twelfth Street Meyers North Ninth Street Cornwell Muller

Washington Disciples to Attend National Meeting in St Louis

A large Washington Christian Church delegation plans to travel to the Disciples of Christ national convention in St Louis from October 14 to 20. Rev F D Power and Rev E B Bagby organize travel for about 50 000 delegates. Power will deliver the principal address October 20 at an open air service. The Washington group departs October 16 via the Chesapeake and Ohio, also attending District of Columbia Day ceremonies on the fair grounds.

Disciples of Christ Washington St. Louis Christian Church F. D. Power E. B. Bagby Power Chesapeake and Ohio District of Columbia Fair Grounds

Hebrew Temple fair appoints committees and press

The executive committees of the Hebrew Temple fair and bazaar announce committee appointments and primary arrangements are progressing. A press committee includes Isaac Gans as chairman with Sam Gangs Frank Pierce Harry Kronheimer W. Crozier Walsh Samuel Hart Dr F T Howe Dr W F Barton Hope Darnell Alexander T McKenzie W Campbell Barry Bulkley Frank Raymond and Arthur G Newmyer.

J. L. Biout M. Fisher Isaac Gans Sam Gangs Frank Pierce Harry Kronheimer W. Crozier Walsh Samuel Hart F. T. Howe W. F. Barton Hope Darnell Alexander T. McKenzie W. Campbell

Archbishop Davisons Dominant Liberty Address At Cathedral

The archbishop delivered a sweeping appeal for unity between mother and daughter churches, urging liberty under Christ and calling for daily used ideals. Crowds estimated 30,000 to 35,000 gathered around Cathedral Close as processions and services proceeded with orderly conduct and notable attendees including Mrs. Roosevelt and Gen. Gillespie.

Georgetown Tennallytown Chevy Chase Washington Railway and Electric Company Capital Traction Company Lnes Cathedral Washington Thirty-second Nallytown Cathedral Grounds Rock Creek Bridge Cleveland Park P Street Masa St. John’s Church St John’s Church Brent Philippine Islands

Libraries in the South Drive Local Library Movement

Andrew McConnell of Atlanta promotes a Southern library drive via the McConnell Library Association. State managers named include Annie Blalock for multiple states, H. Comings for Carolinas, Lanter for Mississippi to Texas, Oliver for Georgia, and Raymond Daniel for Kentucky and Tennessee. The goal: 1,000‑volume libraries in small towns, expanding Georgia’s effort toward 400 towns with populations under 800.

Andrew McConnell Atlanta South McConnell Library Association Georgia Annie Blalock Emerson College of Oratory Boston Alabama Florida Virginia West Virginia Maryland H. Comings North South Carolina Elizabeth Masson Lanter Mississippi Arkansas Louisiana Texas J. P. Oliver State Normal School Athena Raymond Daniel Kentucky Tennessee Massachusetts McConnell Alkahest Lyceum Bureau Rouik

Effect of War on Labor Lecture by Socialist Speaker

Mr W V Mahoney spoke at Building Trades Hall under Washington Socialist Party auspices on the Russian Japanese War. He argued capitalism drives war and urged disarmament, stressing that socialism seeks peace among nations and among individuals regardless of nationality.

W. V. Mahoney Building Trades Hall Washington Socialist Party of America United States Mahoney Russia Korea Port Arthur Manchuria Amsterdam Japan Mr. Ma~honey Socialist Party

Henderson's health failing ends political career

Des Moines reports Col. David Bremner Henderson, ex Speaker, is failing health and memory. He has retired to Des Moines with his daughter after amputations and pain from his leg. He will not return to public life or make speeches or tour the country.

Des Moines Iowa David Bremner Henderson House of Representatives Dubuque New York City Henderson Cannon

Rules for Sacred Music Indorsed by Archbishop Farley

A New York report on enforcing Pius X liturgical music reforms. Archbishop Farley orders the commission's findings adopted as diocesan law. It demands Gregorian chant be restored where possible, bans non Latin or secularized pieces, calls for boys to sing sopranos and altos, eliminates abuses, and requires proper chants for high mass and vespers with strict adherence to liturgical text.

New York Farley Pius X Holy Father Holy See

Odd Fellows Install Officers Across Distances

Allentown Pa Sept 25 Grand Sire elect Robert E Wright installed at home due to travel illness. Telegraphed selections for appointive offices announced preceding formal installation. Officers named include Grand marshal John B Cockrum Indiana Grand guardian Edmund L Pilsbury Massachusetts Grand messenger C H Lyman Ohio and finance committee members F A Stier DC William H Cox Kentucky.

San Francisco Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows R. E. Wright Allentown Philadelphia Eleot Robert E. Wright F. A. Stier District of Columbia William H. Cox Kentucky

Italian American organizations form reciprocal contact committee

A St Louis announcement states an Italian committee of Senator Brianiaiti Dr Carlito and Prof Biagi will act as a point of contact between Italy and the United States. The standing group will refer Italian researchers to the American Institute of Social Service in New York and receive Americans referred by the institute to connect them with modern Italy’s forward movement.

St. Louis Brianiaiti Rome Carlito Naples Biagi Florence Italy United States American Institute of Social Service New York

Tests Of New Warships Pate For Builders Trial

Newport News Va Sept 25 October 15 been set for the builders trial of the armored cruiser West Virginia now nearing completion at the shipyard. The ship already carries her main battery guns and will be run out beyond the capes for performance tests including a possible short forced draft sprint. Sister Maryland is near completion while Denver will have its official speed trial in Chesapeake Bay tomorrow. An inspection board led by Capt Cowles went aboard tonight.

Pate West Virginia Washington Post Newport News Capes Maryland Denver Chesapeake Bay Inspection Board Capt. Cowles

Alabama at League Island in overhaul plan

The battleship Alabama arrived at League Island Navy Yard from New York for general overhaul. It will join a temporary squadron with cruiser Brooklyn and battleships Iowa and Massachusetts, plus monitor Florida, and several torpedo-boats are expected. Capt. George Reeder will command the squadron after repairs. Meanwhile Gen. Funston departs Portland for Chicago to take command of the Department of the Lakes, with Brig. Gen. Williams succeeding him at the Department of the Columbia. Maj. Thomas R. Adams in San Francisco is fatally injured after being struck by a streetcar.

Christ Philadelphia Alabama League Island Navy Yard New York League Island Brooklyn Iowa Massachusetts Florida Hampton Roads George Reeder Funston Chicago Portland Oreg Frederick Funston Department of the Lakes Wiliams Department of the Columbia T. R. Adams San Francisco Thomas R. Adams Artillery Corps Department of the Pacific

Weather Conditions and Local Report From September 26

Weather Bureau notes unsettled barometric conditions with six depressions across the country causing showers in many districts. Temperatures rise in the Missouri Valley and Slope while falling in the Lake region and New England. Expect showers through Monday and Tuesday in various regions with cooler and warmer swings and varied coastal winds. Local readings report temperatures from 61 to 84 degrees with trace rainfall and 46 percent sunshine. A separate item notes Mrs. Catherine Erickson was tossed from a buggy after a horse spooked by an approaching car on Gondall road.

Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Rippe Rocky Mountain Slope Missouri Valley Lake Region New England Rocky Mountains Upper Lake Region Mastesippi Valley Montana North Pacific States Northwestern Central Northwest Ohio Valley Lower Lake Region Middle Atlantic South Atlantic East Gulf Coast West Gulf Coast Upper Lakes Lower Lakes Gondall Road Catherine Erickson

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