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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
10
Evangelist Billy Sunday delivers a dramatic Second Coming sermon to about 25 000 at the Tabernacle. He warns of a coming tribulation and declares the body of Christ will be complete when the last soul joins, urging action and faith in God.
An evangelist extols biblical tribulation followed by a 1000 year reign with Christ. He forecasts chaos and the end of vice, then praises a coming era without saloons or crime. Thousands attend day and night meetings as delegations from Fall River and Boston’s Faneuil Hall markets fill the pews.
The 18th day of trail hitting at Tabernacle yielded afternoon and evening meetings with a total for the day of 750 and a date total of 22 931. Comparative figures show Boston’s 18 days totals at 23 681 versus other cities’ lower counts.
The report lists first 27 days collections from cities where Sunday campaigned and Boston with no Monday meetings. Philadelphia shows 48817.44 followed by Detroit 453... and Baltimore 32945.17, Syracuse 23420.17, tied to overall fundraising totals and regional performance.
Billy Sunday declares that Christ will come again and begin his reign at a third coming, urging watchfulness and prayer. He contrasts biblical prophecy with modern claims about millennial pretense, insisting the personal reign of Christ, not earthly inventions, brings the millennium.
J Austin McKeeman of 59 Armandine Street Dorchester was pushed from the Boylston Street tunnel platform in front of an approaching train. A crowd of homeward bound theatergoers witnessed the fatal incident around 11 o'clock last night.
McKeeman promoted to cashier at the Georgian Hotel missteps into a tunnel pit just as a southbound train arrives. The first three coaches run over him. Motorman Rose is arrested for manslaughter and bailed. Passengers receive transfer checks to surface lines.
Boston's Pekin Chinese American restaurant opened last night at Washington and Beach streets with a complimentary dinner for business, banking and professional men. Former Lieutenant-Governor Barry was toastmaster. speakers included McNary, McNamee, Curley, Major Walsh, Murray, and council candidates Watson and Cassidy. Over 100 guests attended.
H A Ayers a New York builder once known for freight steamships died by suicide in Burlington Vermont. He had lived here six months due to failing health and was 55 years old.
Bridgeport Connecticut fire commissioners issue an immediate order banning all intoxicants for every fire department member from chief down while on duty. Commissioner John H. Tague says the rule prohibits even beer at meals, and it is the first order of its kind in the U S.
The Brookline special town meeting passed all warrant articles with 183 members present and authorized 28 150 in additional appropriations for the remaining months of the year. Funds cover 5300 for schools 8850 for public health 6700 for the poor 350 for printing 6900 for legal expenses and 550 for contingencies. The next regular meeting is set for March.
Geneva reports the Swiss government sent Germany’s peace proposal note to Rome for Italy’s foreign office. Swiss papers doubt any entente response. Suisse of Geneva warns the entente may refuse talks and blame the central powers for prolonging the war.
In this city, Dec 12, Mariah Johnson died. Funeral from Tallberg's chapel 1041 Tremont St. Time to be announced. She was a member of Bostonia Lodge 90, A I of A.
Ex-City Councillor James A. Watson campaigns in Roxbury declaring he will win next Tuesday. He blasts political bosses and reform groups while urging support across Democrats Republicans and independents as he criticizes opponents backed by the G G A and Ford.
Pa Van Loon jokes that his family is already doing Christmas shopping. The note teases a forthcoming comic in the next Sunday's Post.
Halifax reports the Canadian torpedo boat Grilse with 45 aboard is believed sunk after a gale. The vessel, once the Winchester yacht, left for Bermuda 28 hours earlier, with radio messages saying she was disabled and then sinking. Rescuers searched the sea but found no trace.
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