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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1916
Page
4
The Boston campaign machine mobilizes 36 committee chairmen as general organizers for Billy Sunday’s upcoming baseball evangelist revival. The plan aims to orchestrate what organizers predict will be the greatest revival in Sunday's career.
The Boston effort lists Allan C. Emery as chairman and George Louis Richards as vice chair, with a large team including Rev. Dillon Brons on, William T. Rich, Arthur W. Robinson and many others. Structures include a tabernacle on Huntington Avenue and widespread meetings across Greater Boston.
Presbyterian Church of Boston figures Thomas Wood of Dorchester Edgar C. Linn of Brookline George W. Brainard of Dorchester offices at 6 State Street Boston George W. Mehaffey Boston Y M C A general secretary 8 M Sayford Evangelistic Association of New England Rev Richard Wright pastor Pilgrim Congregational Church Cambridge.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra under Karl Muck performed Henry Hadley’s symphonic poem Lucifer in Symphony Hall. Critics call it theatrical and commonplace, noting its immense orchestra and organ, while Beethoven and Sibelius pieces also featured in the program. Sibelius’s five King Christian pieces receive praise for melodic ideas and stage craft.
Prominent businessmen and civic leaders testified before a legislative committee, urging state support for a proper observance of the 300th anniversary of the Pilgrim landing. Notable proponents include George F. Washburn and George B. Gallup among many others from real estate, Rotary, Kiwanis, and historic associations.
Washington reports Britain’s reply to Lansing on the seizing of Germans and Austrians from the steamer China. The United States accepts removal of enemy combatants but questions actions against civilians unless they prove warlike activity. State Department Counselor Polk denies promising a U S demand.
A military official refuted claims that men would be released unless it could be shown they were en route home for combat service. He stated the report was published with no foundation and presented no evidence.
An 80 foot Navy observation balloon escaped its anchor lines at Pensacola and drifted 100 miles before landing in a swamp near Argyle. The balloon tore off several stabilizers after breaking over the yard wall and was badly damaged, a Navy detachment was sent to recover it.
Tobias N. Genoud and his son Ernest G. Genoud, former managers of the Hotel Maxim on Harrison Avenue, filed voluntary bankruptcy petitions in U S District Court. Tobias liabilities total 40140 dollars while Ernest liabilities total 71064 dollars. No assets are listed except 336 shares of Maxim Hotel Co stock with no stated value.
The Dorchester Daughters of Maine gathered at the Copley Plaza yesterday afternoon to hear praise for the Pine Tree State. President Mrs. James H. Flint gave the welcome address. Guests of honor were Mrs. George W. Perkins, president of the Massachusetts State Federation, and Mrs. Arthur E. Merritt, president of the City Federation of Womens' Clubs.
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