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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
5
Boston producers decide to remove a chase scene after court findings and mayoral pressure. Gov Walsh backs broader censorship while leaders urge a fast statute to curb offensive films. protests grow among Black community leaders demanding immediate action.
The Boston City Hospital male nurses organized a society and elected officers led by President Paul A. Rogers with Secretary David H. Gibson. The executive committee includes Charles F. Pettipas Carl R. Hogan and Thomas F. Nolan.
Billy Sunday urged Paterson listeners to live honestly and work for the Lord. He labeled some men rich old ducks and some women sour faced, urging workers, capital, and the public to embrace fair play and square dealing. Thirteen thousand attended. 219 converted on the spot.
A speaker argues that Jesus Christ freed women from oppression and mocks those who dismiss the faith. The text contrasts different bequests of ancestors with the peace Christ promises, urging gratitude for salvation and moral guidance.
An afternoon sermon exhorts worshippers to let light shine daily not only on Sundays. It argues genuine faith shows in daily work and conduct, not grand sermons, and condemns lukewarm church members who stay silent amid insults. Elaborate Mothers Day plans aid Paterson Orphan Asylum with carnations sold by hundreds of girls.
The evangelist, separated from Ma, pressed labor and moral discipline in a Wednesday prayer at First Baptist. He spoke to 2500 students at Paterson High School and urged industry, self-reliance, and careful company, warning against cigarettes and laziness.
Attendance yesterday afternoon 4000 evening 9000 total for day 13000. Previous attendance 248500 grand total attendance 261500. Collections yesterday afternoon 376.24 last evening 635.35 total for day 1011.59 previous collections 15984.93 grand total collections 16996.59.
Police and citizens conducted a two days search for Catherine Madden a 60 year old Wakefield resident who left her home at 564 Main Street Tuesday to visit relatives in Woburn but remaining missing despite efforts.
Fear in police circles grows over a missing woman likely lost in nearby woods or a possible foul play scenario. Chief Pollard led a woods search last Tuesday night with no trace found as investigators verify reports of her being with relatives in Woburn before officials concluded she remained unlocated.
Philip J. Allston of Boston denies a statement attributed to the Birth of a Nation company manager claiming he called on him. He protests the claim that many visitors thought the production historical and would stir race hatred and notes he condemned the drama to the Mayor and Censor Casey.
The Rev Sam Small of Georgia addressed a prohibition rally at the Methodist Church Newton Upper Falls last night and spoke on prohibition issues of the day. Much enthusiasm was shown. He asked why make the liquor traffic a national issue.
A speaker argues liquor interests oppose Women’s suffrage in Massachusetts and urges voters to grant the ballot this fall. He notes liquor strongholds fear women’s common sense and urges support for equal rights ahead of a designated April 29 talk at the United Presbyterian Church with free admission. A cough remedy advertisement follows.
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