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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1920
Page
13
New York April 6 Statistics show the smallest annual rise in Protestant church membership in 30 years, with a 1919 increase of 56,000. Dr. H. K. Carroll, who prepared the first official census of religions, disclosed the figures tonight via the Christian Herald.
The note references an increase spanning the previous ten years totaling 771,947. No further context or entities are provided in the fragment.
The slump began in 1918 with an increase of only 155,000 members and caused declines across major denominations. The Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian bodies led losses, as war work interruptions, pastor resignations for fundraising drives, and a flu epidemic boosted deaths, contributing to the downturn.
Nomination papers for Dr. W. N. Price of Richmond were circulated in Bath today as he enters the June primaries for the Democratic nomination for representative to Congress in the second district.
An advertisement urges readers to use Jad Salts to flush and energize tired kidneys. It claims four ounces in water each morning can relieve kidney ache, bladders disorders, and related pains, describing Jad Salts as a grape lemon lithia preparation that neutralizes urine acids.
Special Assistant Attorney General Hoover, noted for directing federal anti radical actions, will arrive from Washington to aid in the Boston habeas corpus hearing for William Collyer and others held under Deer Island deportation orders. Palmer may join later. the day featured a clash as George E. Kelleher refused to say how many agents investigated radicals before the raids.
Boston fire officials award commendations to Hoseman Michael D. Sullivan of Engine 22 and Hoseman Walter P. Nolan of Engine 1 for preventing serious accidents in the past year. Sullivan steered onto the sidewalk to avoid an elderly man near Copley Square during a blaze response on Feb 2, 191%, while Nolan halted a runaway horse in front of Engine 1 quarters. The board also praises seventeen firefighters for working on their days off, with the commendations issued by Fire Commissioner John R. Murphy through Peter E. Walsh.
A court heard testimony about 437 men and 13 women arrested with department warrants. An immigration official claimed agents waited at police stations for Department of Justice prisoners and could detain with warrants, while the judge questioned the legality of such actions and the role of the DOJ.
The Good Government Association issued a blunt statement denying neutrality on changes to Boston city government. It declares emphatic opposition to a two year mayoral term and to replacing the at large council with a district council, calling previous quotes false.
Mayor Peters was yesterday elected honorary president of Community Service of Boston, continuing War Camp Community Service. The group planned a permanent clubhouse for service members of the army navy and marine corps to open at 10 Park Square.
An advertisement argues poor digestion causes weakness and skin issues and promotes Nature's Remedy NR Tablets. It claims ten days of nightly use starts relief, with ongoing benefits and a suggestion to continue periodically to stay well.
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