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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1906
Page
10
Reverend P. S. Henson, at Tremont Temple, laments moral decay and links it to recent San Francisco calamity. He says creation serves man and urges acceptance of divine aid after sin, insisting redemption comes through firm resolve to profit from the trial.
A solemn requiem will be held Wednesday at 10 oclock in St Marys Church North End in memory of Rev Luis Martin S J provincial general of the Society of Jesus who died last week Solemn high mass will be offered by Rev Joseph A Gorman rector with Rev Thomas J Gannon as deacon and Rev William J Richley as sub deacon A large augmented choir will perform a special musical program
Joseph J. Murphy editor of the Republic addressed a large gathering of Ward 16 Democratic Club members and friends on The Young Man and Political Ideals. He argued there is no vision that will fade while Americans learn the Declaration of Independence.
Fragmentary phrase suggests public debate over education policy and open discussion among officials. The line hints at political discourse surrounding school matters and the handling of proposals. No concrete events or names are provided in the readable text.
More than 150 male students and about 100 female auxiliary members of St. John’s Literary Institute received holy communion together yesterday at the Church of the Sacred Heart in East Cambridge. The procession was led by President Peter F. Curran and Auxiliary Miss Mary Sullivan. Father Hughes celebrated.
At the Knights of St. Rose Hall in Worcester Street yesterday afternoon about 25 organizations were represented. President Henry Wessling chaired as the convention adopted a new by law code creating a financial secretary and a librarian.
Twelve hundred Universalist Sunday school members from Boston and nearby gathered at Tremont Temple for the annual mass meeting. The Rev. EF A Horton of Unity Church and the Rev. Dr. George Su Perin spoke as musical selections by Miss Cra Adams Edward F Orchard and Miss Inez Smith concluded the program.
The 40 hours devotion began at St. Mary's Church North End yesterday and will conclude tomorrow evening with a solemn procession of the blessed sacrament. Many school children are expected to take part.
In New York on April 29 Lester Hallock was arraigned after stealing six subway transfers. Judge Crane, moved by Hallock’s claim of a sick wife and hungry children, fined him ten dollars and granted half a day to find employment. The case highlights a desperate circumstance pushing a man to crime.
Athens led by Martin Sheridan of the New York Athletic Club with world record throws earning first in discus and shot put while placing in stone throw. Archie Hahn of Milwaukee A C won the 100 metre dash. Fay Moulton Kansas City A C took second. Charles Daniels NYAC topped the 100 metre swim and Myer Prinstein NYAC won running broad jump. Other firsts included Lawson Robertson Irish American A C in standing broad jump and F B Glover Purdue third in pole vault.
The American team, once criticized for late selections and poor preparation, dominates the Athens games. Martin Sheridan leads with a discus world record and top finishes in shot put and other events, while teammates Leavitt Friend Hillman Lightbody Parsons Fow ler vie for medals across hurdles sprints and distance races.
The Olympic programme shifted to a striking aquatic show at Phalerum where Swedish athletes impressed the Greek audience led by King George and Queen Olga. Switzerland won the open international rifle contest at 300 metres. The world individual championship went to Norwegian Skattebo.
Brooklyn man J. H. Thiry now 84 welcomes a 10 pound son, his second stork visit since age 80. Doctors once predicted a short life with consumption, yet Thiry survived and created the countrywide school penny savings bank concept.
Owners of good work horses are reminded that entries close tomorrow and should be mailed to 14 Beacon Street. A Boston lady offers 10 dollars for the best entry among suburban express horses. A former New York Truckmen Association president will attend to view and gain parade points for next year.
Promoters report Maxim Gorky will lecture at Symphony Hall on Sunday evening after overcoming management scruples. A major demonstration is planned in his honor to show support for the Russian freedom cause. Boston Russian parties unite to ensure a successful meeting and reception. Dr. Konikow leads arrangements amid heavy correspondence.
At a regular meeting held yesterday in Huntington Chambers the Co operative Fellowship of Boston adopted resolutions supporting Maxim Gorky’s forthcoming lecture at Symphony Hall to aid the Russian revolutionary movement. The vote, fifty to zero, approved inviting Mr Gorky and affirmed moral and financial backing.
Letters to the Post condemn Maxim Gorky for traveling with a mistress and criticise Rev. Henson's denial of him Tremont Temple. Citizens from Melrose and Brookline urge moral action and question the city’s tolerance of the couple's behavior while defending decency and public standards.
In a Norwood letter, Mrs. J. O. F. condemns a Boston audience welcoming Gorky and a scandalous Russian figure. She supports immigration controls and praises Dr. Henson for denying Gorky Tremont Temple usage, urging theater managers to follow.
Letter writer reports rumor that Maxim Gorky and his companion may be allowed the use of Symphony Hall during their stay in Massachusetts stirring opposition among readers. The claim unsettles a quiet Sabbath and provokes strong reactions from the city’s womanhood.
Henry G. Goll former assistant cashier at First National Bank of Milwaukee found guilty by a jury on 19 of 34 counts in U S District Court. Indictments allege false entries and misapplication of about $250000.
A large shipment of overcoats suits pants and accessories arrives daily and will be sold at about 40 cents on the dollar. The sale promises the greatest sacrifice of good clothing this city has seen with prices listed for men’s suits and dress outfits in varied styles and sizes.
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