Capitalists Driving Nation Toward Civil War Warns Swift
Morrison I. Swift warned at the Humanist Forum in Berkeley Street that Americans favor talk of peace but resort to violence in practice. He argued capitalists hoard wealth and suppress movement toward a just social order, urging a public safety coalition of workers and middle class to challenge monopolists and demand industrial equality.
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Morrison I. Swift
Humanist Forum
Franklin Union
Berkeley Street
Mr. Swift
Princess Sophia Strikes Rock Near Sentinel Island
The Canadian Pacific steamship Princess Sophia, Captain Charles Campbell, struck a rock at Sentinel Island at 2 10 this morning. A large hole opened in the port bow but the vessel continued to Vancouver under its own steam.
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Juneau
Alaska
Canadian Pacific
Princess Sophia
Charles Campbell
Sentinel Island
Vancouver
B. C
Thirty ordained as deacons in New England Conference
Bishop John W. Hamilton ordained thirty candidates as deacons at People's Temple, the largest class in the New England Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Two women were consecrated deaconesses, and seven candidates were ordained as elders. Names of deacons and elders are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Methodist Episcopal Church
John W. Hamilton
People’s Temple
Hamilton
Michigan
Maud C. Andrew
Ada Mottram
Richard D. Callahan
Tobias Foss
Philip A. Gould
D. Harold Hickey
Melvin C. Hunt
Daniel S. Smith
William O. Stuntz
Chickering & Sons Mark 90 Years in Boston
Chickering & Sons pianoforte makers celebrate the 90th anniversary of the business in Boston. The event is at the factory on Tremont and Northampton streets at p m with Mayor John F. Fitzgerald and long serving employees attending. A musical program and speeches precede the ceremony.
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Chickering & Sons
Chickering
Boston
Tremont
Northampton Streets
Chickering Concern
John F. Fitzgerald
Bangor to enforce liquor ban begins Monday
Bangor sheriffs decision to close all liquor saloons clubs and hotel bars starts Monday morning regardless of possible removal from office. He says legislative enforcement demands will be met and Bangor may become dry. Liquor dealers have begun to close and remove stock as the plan unfolds.
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Bangor
Emerson
Haines
Waltham Animal Aid Parade Sees Huge Entry List
A large number of entries to the Waltham Animal Aid Society parade on April 19 promises success. Horses assemble at 9 a m on Main Street for judging, then a short parade ends with prizes near the park. Mayor Duane and Streets Superintendent Jones push the event. Boston parade entries close May 1. No entry fee. Blue ribbons and brass shields unlimited. judges to award a first prize to every deserving horse.
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Waltham Animal Aid Society
Main Street
Duane
Jones
Boston
Hucksters
Expressmen
Claims Work Aids Sanity at New State Hospital
Dr E E Southard told Harvard Medical School the link between nourishment and mind and urged work and water therapy for sanity. He described sustained baths, wet packs, and sleeping in tubs as preferred over confinement and emphasized outpatient outreach to identify and treat at risk cases to prevent mental derangement.
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E. E. Southard
New State Phychopathic Hospital
Harvard Medical School
Boy Shoots Self But Escapes Death in Campow StreetIncident
Lowell April 13. Seven year old Edmond Provenchey found a 32 caliber revolver at Campow street while parents were at church. He fired at his forehead. the bullet glanced off and the boy was only slightly injured.
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Lowell
Edmond Provenchey
Campow Street
Everett Malden Move to End Three-Deckers
Everett and Malden advance a plan to curb three-decker flats to reduce fire hazards. An amendment to business ordinances urges first class construction with fire proof materials and strict inspections of all houses.
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Everett
Medford
Protests and Church Events Highlight Cambridge Clergy Week
Several Cambridge churches announce special weeknight services led by notable pastors including Rev. Samuel Russell and Rev. William Sullivan. Universalist and Episcopal events, a Dorchester Temple Baptist pastor nomination, a Boston Endeavor silver anniversary banquet, ordination of Rev. Lyman Rollins, and a series on Old South Church history are noted with details on venues and dates.
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Broadway Baptist Church
Cambridge
A. T. Kempton
Samuel Russell
Ruggles Street Baptist Church
Universalist Sabbath School Union
Third Universalist
North
Alfred E. Isaac
Tenth Avenue Baptist Church
Columbus
Dorchester Temple Baptist Church
Edward Braislin
Boston Christian Endeavor Union
People’s Temple
Francis E. Clark
Europe
Asia
Clark
William Shaw
Lyman Rollins
St. Stephen’s Church
Lynn
Episcopal Church
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Lawrence
George A. Gordon
Old South Church
Lloyd George Cancelled U S Visit Plans
London reports that Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George cannot visit the United States during the coming summer. The newspaper statement cites scheduling and duties preventing the trip.
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London
David Lloyd George
United States
Smith Poison Trial Today
In Cincinnati Ohio Dr Arthur B Smith a Springfield surgeon stands charged with poisoning his first wife Florence Caviller Smith. The case features Ohio high society with testimony prepared by the state prosecutors Charles Ballard and Lawrence Laybourne against the doctor. Defense by James B Malone and John M Cole.
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Cincinnati, O
Ohio
Arthur B. Smith
Springfield, O
Florence Caviller Smith
Springfield
Mabel Claire Merchant Smith
Newton, Mass
Charles Ballard
Lawrence Laybourne
Smith
James B. Malone
John M. Cole
Convicts Honored With flood relief feast in Jeffersonville
One thousand inmates at the State reformatory in Jeffersonville were hosted by local citizens who praised their flood relief work on the Pennsylvania embankment. Superintendent Peyton received a resolution signed by 936 inmates thanking him for courteous treatment and pledging continued discipline.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
State Reformatory
Pennsylvania
Ohio
D. C. Peyton
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J. R. Sais
N. H. Flickinger
Elmer Jones
A. I. Olson
G. H. Slosser
W. O. Stuntz
L. F. Waring
Arthur D. Willett
C. L. Buehler
C. A. Goldsmith
H. F. Draper
Benjamin Eitelgeorg
England
Worcestershire
GEO
WM. Bentley CO
Waltham Big
Atlantic City
Tony Zuccerina
Joe Matias
Tony Salaca
Boy
Self
Malden
Free Cie
Houghton & Dutton
Lee
King’s Chapel
William Sullivan
Schenectady
N. Y
Chipman Hall
Boston Congregational Ministers
Pilgrim Hall
McGregor Jenkins
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Atlantic Monthly
Lloyd George
America
Newton
Fergusons
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