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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
21
James L Houghtering founder of the order enjoins missionary life as delegates are welcomed by Commissioner Macfarland and Bishop Satterlee. They call for brotherly love and unity in the mission.
The schedule lists Holy Communion in city churches at 9 30 and 10 15 am, a prayer meeting, a Continental Mass Devotion with Rev T W Powell, and a 10 30 am business meeting of Canadian Brotherhood. Delegates and speakers include Ray A Layd BD, F O Zesager, Rev John Bu Mow A DD, Rev Robert Codman, and Rev H V Satterlee. The content covers the ministry, the living power of the Holy Communion, and broader church work with emphasis on the Brotherhood of St Andrew.
The International committee notes 274 chapters across senior and junior groups with 30 senior chapters, 28 junior chapters and 5 probationaries in Kagigad. Rev Barnabus Kimura leads the brotherhood in Japan as delegates arrive in Washington for a message of brotherly love and the spread of Christ's Kingdom among all people.
A Washington missionary rally will be held at the Jhat Congregational Church this evening at 8. Archbishop Stuck of Anka will preside with W. Williams of New York and Satna board member, outlining plans for missionary study in youth groups. John B rem will press the plan, and the Laton Institute opening is announced at 7:20 in the Angoclaion building on a trot.
The sermon at Trinity Church Williamsburg on October 27 29 centers on King Edward VII’s gift lectern to Bruton Church Virginia for the tercentenary. Bishop of London urges that wealth is held in trust not owned, urging leaders including Wall Street financiers to uphold stewardship over riches and social responsibility.
In Morrisania a bride Marion Berlin seeks her gowns and wedding attire from her mother Mrs Colla Berlin who blocks removal of clothes after Marion married Sgt Marvin Nicola. Magistrate Steinert orders the daughter and gown to appear with possessions for court review.
Heavy rains raise the Mississippi by four feet disrupting government inspection along the upper river. The commission will depart St Paul tomorrow to meet the President at Keokuk. Flooding covers most gov improvement works from St Paul to Keokuk, with the river appearing navigable in many places though water hides the channels.
Annie Y Lytck filed for absolute divorce from Doda Lydick in the district court alleging severe cruelty. She says they married May 16 and separated April 1 after his attacks, including striking her with a clenched fist and tearing clothing, and that he threatened her with a pitcher and pursued another woman.
Former Oklahoma attorney general notes Oklahoma is rising in size and influence among states. He argues Republican stance hurt Roosevelt policies, praises antitrust measures and rail reforms, and warns of a fierce 195 electoral fight as Oklahoma becomes the 26th state with seven electoral votes.
A reader from Kirksville recounts severe stomach pain and weight loss, claiming Grape Nuts helped restore digestion and strength. The testimonial praises the cereal as easy to digest, nutritionally complete, and beneficial for nervous system recovery, noting weight gain and improved sleep after starting the food.
In a District Supreme Court petition Rob ert Mc Bride asks to compel sale and specific performance of a purchase contract for the property at 148 New York Avenue. The case, Mary Key von Binghers versus Philip Key Retyant, involves bids of 9000 and 290 and an auditor report on rights of the parties under the will sale.
The Pocahontas Memorial Association held a social meeting at the Ebbitt House after a summer recess to discuss fund raising of 4.4 percent and paying Wilam Ordway Parker the balance of a $1000 bill for the Pocahontas statue to be placed on Jamestown Island. Receipts from the sale of a pamphlet by Catherine Shoots titled Love Will Find the Way tell of John Rolfe and Pocahontas marriage. The statue unveiling is planned for next month with Virginia McLean presiding at the meeting.
The Anacostia Citizens Association petitions Congress to include funding for grading and paving the Monroe street approach to the Anacostia bridge. Officials say subsidence will prevent permanent settlement for three to four years, making asphalt impracticable. They consider trestle work by the railroad unlikely to meet safety needs and could worsen road traffic conditions.
A dense OCR like payroll of names and places spans hotels, residences, and venues from Chicago to New York with numerous individuals and families named, listing affiliations with Metropolitan, Willard, and other establishments. The fragmentary text maps a broad social directory across cities, showing many persons, spouses, and places, but lacks coherent events.
The will of Carrie A MacCormac, who died in an August 18 auto crash near South Norwalk Connecticut, is challenged by her adopted son Frederic William Converse of South Norwalk. The document, probated in New York, may be void under Connecticut law requiring three witnesses for adoption-related provisions. Proceedings in the surrogate’s office proceed to settle the estate with husband Paul MacCormac named as executor.
Auditor James Payne heard testimony on October 4 in Equity before him on the Georgetown Gas Company petition to increase capital stock. The hearing featured a new itemized list of real estate and service pipes and meters with figures of 411,573 for real estate holdings and 85,563 for meters. Bates, company accountant, explained adjustments to construction account items and five ledger accounts that were consolidated: construction, extension of mains, extension of works, services, and meter.
New York reports that Russian officials have granted no concession for a railway tunnel under Bering Strait. J Hampton Lewis, returning from Russia, says promoters misled investors about favorable terms. He notes Russia prefers a land route via the English Channel tunnel alternative and hints at military reasons behind plans. Lewis warns of broad army involvement and social unrest linked to future revolutions.
Nonassenting investors in the Metropolitan Street Railway contemplate protective measures in New York and Philadelphia. George S. Graham will chair a committee to protect minority interests, with potential lawsuits against directors and calls to enforce or block mortgage and lending terms amid the Interborough Metropolitan deal.
A secretary’s table tracing weekly transport harms shows 26 injuries from car collisions, 6 from bicycle or vehicle crashes, and 64 total injuries across boarding and alighting. The record notes 5200 people either killed or injured during the period, with hourly and duration figures for incidents.
The fragment notes a prom event and a toy or merch stand with names and phrases like Walker and Gein. It references a shipper or vendor scene with items described as used and tired. No clear dates, places, or full actions are readable to establish a concrete news event.
Readable fragments describe a youthful figure from Chicago and a request about piano movers. The text hints at high society circles and a family inquiry, with scattered names and places left unclear. The piece reads as a clipped social note or column snippet.
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