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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1919
Page
12
A broad assortment of 19th and early 20th century style furniture is listed with several 4 to 10 piece suites in Queen Anne, Louis XVI, Adam and William and Mary designs. Prices range from 180 to 628.50, with items including beds, desks, dressers, tables, chairs, chaises, and glassware across brown mahogany, antique walnut, and enamel finishes. Furniture section Sixth floor.
The Rev Howard Stewart pastor of Second Baptist Church argues against forming a union of preachers with a strike clause. He cites clergy pay standards, notes pastors outside cities earn about 1.80 per day, and questions whether a pastor would keep a pulpit during a strike. He urges organized effort to raise Christian Endeavor standards for selfless purpose.
The British strike remains unresolved as Sunday papers join the daily press in condemnation. The British embassy reports potential bunker coal supply restrictions at Gibraltar Malta Egypt Sierra Leone and Atlantic coaling stations for outward bound British vessels. Major UK ports may close to avert convention while orders may stop British weasels from reaching the Isles. American shipping faced possible delays though the embassy expressed regret for any inconvenience.
Chicago shut out the National League champions in Cincinnati as Alexander pitched brilliantly. Magee, Herzog, and Merkle provided Chicago’s scoring, with Magee collecting two hits and Merkle driving in the other run. The Cubs’ strong defense backed the pitcher, giving Eller five walks but none more costly.
Thomas W. Brahany, longtime assistant secretary to President Wilson, resigns from the White House to become secretary and assistant treasurer of the American Republica Corporation. A Wisconsin native and former newspaper correspondent, he previously served on the tariff board and accompanied the President on the continental trip. He plans to depart for New York in October. he is married with an infant daughter.
Presidsor and Mrs Wilson return from the West and take a Virginia drive toward Alexandria with Miss Wilson and John Randolph Boning. Miss Margaret Wilson nears Washington as a presidential train arrives while State Secretary and Mrs Lansing plan a return to Washington.
New York swept the twin bill defeating Philadelphia 7 to 1 in the second game after winning the first. Barney earned his 25th win, the only NL pitcher to reach that mark. Cincinnati and Brooklyn had a 55 minute game a week earlier, and an early 22 minute exhibition between Gilents and Philadelphia is recalled from years past.
In St Louis Missouri the Cardinals lose the season finale 8 to 0 as Pittsburgh tabs a strong fifth and sixth inning assault. The Pirates tally eight runs while Sherdel and Woodward work on the mound with Wisner contributing in the field and at bat in a rough end to the series.
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