Elim House Inspires Awakening in East Holliston
Miss Inez Goodrich, a Shiloh graduate, tells how faith and divine aid funded her missionary start with Miss George. She describes two thirds of Shiloh’s 120 students as women and recalls Sandford’s call to preach the true word of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Holliston
Inez Goodrich
Post
Miss Goodrich
Shiloh
F. W. Sandford
Maine
Bible. One Day I Was Studying As Usual When Mr. Sandford
Miss George
Mr. Sandford
God
Jesus
Christ
Sandford
Feader
Church of the Living
Goa
Luke
Samuel Cgrallot
Exhorter Convulses Women in Dusty Mass Meeting at Boston Home
Report describes Rev. F W Sandford of Holy Ghost and Us convoking women into religious frenzy at 645 Massachusetts Avenue. Apostles from Shiloh Me exhort to save nations and Congress, pleading divine control of press and pens. Worshippers weep, shake, and seek blessing amid dust stained garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Massachusetts Avenue
F. W. Sandford
Holy Ghost
Temple of the “Church of the Living God
Shiloh
Sandford
Congress
Jesus of Nazareth
Eliot Pushes Pension Bill for City Workers
Harvard President Eliot appeared at the State House urging retirement funds for city employees. Representative J F McCarthy of Charlestown introduced the bill. hearing before the cities committee chaired by Senator Chamberlain of Brockton. Hearing continued for opponents to February 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot
Harvard College
State House
J. F. McCarthy
Charlestown
Committee On Cities
Chamberlain
Brockton
Concord Lexington to mark 125th Battle of Lexington and Concord
Arlington joins celebration as towns seek legislative authorization to raise funds. A bill would permit Concord to allocate money for a permanent memorial and event expenses. Arlington and Lexington bills propose budgets for Patriots Day and Fourth of July commemorations with Lexington allowed a $1000 appropriation and an ongoing modest annual amount tied to property valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Lexington
Arlington
Boston Post Office weighs mailing James Stillman pamphlet
Boston postmaster awaits guidance after James W. Stillman of Boston submitted a pamphlet and letter to General Otis in Manila claiming the war is unjust. A reply from First Assistant Postmaster General Heath cites Section 6334 and potential penalties for aiding insurrection, while noting the possible risk in mailing to Otis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Stillman
Boston
Otis
Manila
Stillman
United States
Pprry S. Heath
Erving Winslow
Post Office Department
Plague Deaths Rise in Honolulu After Chinatown Fire
Surgeon General reports 46 bubonic plague cases with 40 deaths in Honolulu up to Jan 22. Fire devastates Chinatown leaving nearly 4 000 natives homeless, guarded and fed at public expense while a temporary hospital is prepared for cases and suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Washington
Sternberg
Blair D. Taylor
Chinatown
Taylor
Board of Health
Friends claim conspiracy to rob Wheeler of glory in Philippines
The article reports that Wheeler's friends allege a conspiracy led by General Otis to exclude Wheeler from official despatches. It cites letters claiming Wheeler fought in multiple battles, including Santa Rita, Porac, Angeles, and Bomban, but was not named in Otis's reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wheeler
Philippines
General Otis
Santa Rita
Otis
Porac
Angeles
General Wheeler
MacArthur
House panel backs ban on interstate prison-made goods
The House committee on labor reported favorably a bill to interdict interstate trade in prison-made goods. The Feb. 8 action aims to curb use of forced labor products in commerce and strengthen labor protections nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Labor Today
Lease Debate in Legislature Over Boston & Albany Lease
The Boston and Albany lease debate shifts as Speaker Myers cautions against personal remarks. McNary and Turtle exchange apologies while McNary insists on questions to the Railroad Commission about stockholders, special rates, salaries, and the role of the commission in disclosing vital facts. Saunders and Mellen weigh in as the session considers postponement and the commission’s answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Albany
Myers
McNary
Turtle
Boston
Pittsfield
Railroad Commission
Samuel Hoar
Arthor
Saunders
Mellen
Tornado Devastates St Louis and Collinsville Areas
A 60 mph wind storm hit St Louis and surrounding districts early today with a thunderstorm preceding it. Fatalities included Susie Thompson and Anton Heister. property losses were heavy in the burned district and at 827 North Third Street. Collinsville suffered injuries, demolished houses, and a leveled coal company smokestack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Susie Thompson
Winnebago Street
Marine Avenue
Anton Heister
Franklin Avenue
Morgan Street
Third
Sixth Streets
North Third Street
George Benton Commission Company
Sage & Richmond Commission Company
Collinsville
Frank Hobart
Hightsville
Hight Club Coal Company
Senate vote rejects highway inquiry in roads and bridges panel
The Senate, 9 to 8, rejected a Flouse order to have the roads and bridges committee investigate how the state highway laws are enforced by the State Highway Commission. No debate followed the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Flouse
Committee On Roads and Bridges
State Highway Commission
Steinitz Struck by Sudden Insanity in New York
Dr. William Steinitz, famed chess master, is reported to have become insane at his home at 1655 East One Hundred and Third Street in New York. Local authorities and medical staff are responding to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Steinitz
East One Hundred and Third Street
Steinitz Death Hallmarks a Chess Legend’s Decline
Dr. Steinitz, 62, was moved between Harlera Hospital and Bellevue Hospital last night amid reports of mental disorder. Born in Prague on May 14, 1836, he rose to world chess champion after defeating Anderssen in 1866 and played in major events from Dublin 1865 to St. Petersburg 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlera Hospital
Bellevue Hospital
Steinitz
Moscow
Morocoff
William Steinitz
Prague
Bohemia
Anderssen
Dublin
Paris
Dundee
Baden
London
Vienna
St. Petersburg
City Point Plans for Coney Island Tower Stir South Boston
South Boston residents oppose a plan to turn City Point and Marine Park into a Coney Island like resort with a tower theater observatory lunch hall and other features. A mercantile affairs committee hearing at the State House will hear testimony from local leaders and opponents led by ex Senator James A Gallivan and John J Toomey who helped defeat a similar bill last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston
City Point
Marine Park
Coney Island
New York
Marine Park Tower Company
First Motor Vehicle Company
Boston
Mercantile Affairs
Joy
Reynolds
Baldwin
Lawrence
Kyle
Willard
Bleiler
Porter
Briggs
Montgomery
Dow
Versey
Varney
Hayes
Gale
John J. Toomey
House
Lawton’s Body Arrives in Washington for State Funeral
The train bearing General Lawton’s remains reached Washington. Adjutant General Corbin met the party as Troop H Third Cavalry escorted the casket to the Church of the Covenant where the body will lie in state until the Arlington funeral. Mrs Lawton and family arrived, followed by General Shafter and staff. Thousands visited the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Lawton
Corbin
Third Cavalry
Fort Meyer
Church of the Covenant
Carter Gets More Time At Governor's Island Prison
Former Captain Oberlin H. Carter now held in the military prison on Governor's Island will stay there until the U S Supreme Court rules on the writ of certiorari sought by his attorney Abram J. Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oberlin H. Carter
Governor's Island
United States Supreme Court
Abram J. Rose
Clergyman’s romance ends in marriage plan disorder
The Rev. George Allen, pastor at Milton Presbyterian Church, Ulster County, marries Miss Minnie Gedney after a controversial betrothal. Previously engaged to Miss Gedney, he had engaged Miss Mary Noakes and attempted suicide in 1898 amid parish tension. His arrest followed the December engagement news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Allen
Presbyterian Church of
Milton
Ulster County
Minnie Gedney
Gedney
Allen
Mary Noakes
Miss Noakes
Cold Spring
Tickled Wife Case Sparks Peace Bond in Brooklyn
Arthur Edwards a car conductor of 312 Rockaway Avenue Brooklyn was ordered to keep the peace for six months after his wife accused him of tickling her feet in their Gates Avenue home The couple with an eight month old child were involved Edwards said he tickled her feet and under the arms to wake her while she slept in a playful manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur Edwards
Rockaway Avenue
Brooklyn
Gates Avenue
Tedwards
New York Salesman Fined For Flirting In Baltimore
Henry Fine a New York salesman was fined 0 and costs for attempting to flirt with Miss Annie Machen at the station house. The incident began when Fine asked if the girl’s approach was a church and she expressed annoyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Henry Fine
New York
Annie Machen
Fine
George H. Norman Funeral Held in Newport
The Boston and Newport resident George H. Norman died in Palm Beach Florida. His funeral was at 1 30 p m in old Trinity Church Newport with many dignitaries including Chief Justice Holmes and ex Attorney General Pillsbury in attendance. Pallbearers were his six sons and the service was followed by a temporary interment and planned burial in Newport's island cemetery.
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Newport
R. I
George H. Norman
Boston
Palm Beach
Fla
Old Trinity Church
O. W. Holmes
Supreme Court of
Massachusetts
Colt
United States Circuit Court
Pillsbury
R.M. Morse
W. Frank Parsons
Joseph O. Procter
John E. McCusker
John Piper
Myopia Hunt Club
Robert M. Appleton
Edward Gray
Max Agassiz
Gordon Prince
Bryce Allan
Edgar Aldrich
Circuit Court
J. Reed Whipple
George F. Babbitt
Nathan Matthews, Jr
Frank R. Peabody
Frederick H. Prince
Guy Norman
Norman
Belair
Gilliatt
St. George's Church
Ernest J. Denin
Trinity Church
George H
Guy
Hugh
Max
Bradford
Reginald
Beautiful
Island Cemetery
Brigham Trustees Appointed by Probate Court
In probate court Judge McKim appointed Charles O L Dilla way Sylvester C Willey and William E L Dillaway as trustees under the will of the late Robert B Brigham. W E L Dillaway succeeds the late Halsey J Boardman who had been nominated by the testator.
Man not drunk at Beverly bridge fatal fall
The family of Albert D. Says he was not drinking and had no whiskey on him when he fell from the Beverly bridge and drowned before help arrived. They deny rumors he was intoxicated at the time of the accident.
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Preverly
Albert D
Beverly
Actress Blanche Bates Sues Over Window Models
New York February 8 Blanche Bates, the actress, seeks to stop Peck and Peck from displaying leg models in their hosiery windows. The defendants reply that the figures are copied from various city artist models known for their accurate limb dimensions and will be produced at trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Blanche Bates
Peck & Peck
Miss Bates
Quaker Girl Rescued From Stage Life at Cairo Theatre
Clara Kitchener a 14 year old Quaker girl was rescued from Monte Morenzo and his troupe at the Cairo Theatre after two months as Sylvania Morenzo. She is returned to her father and vows to forsake the stage forever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Sylvania Morenzo
Clara Kitchener
Monte Morenzo
Cairo
Parrot Sparks Reunion Bridegroom in Denver Depot
In St Louis a parrot that the couple taught to say Camille and Jacques squawked the names at a Denver depot, prompting Private Jacques Jumonville and his former fiancée Miss Camille Coudrey to reunite after mistaken belief of each other’s death. The couple wed and plan to live near Sumter South Carolina with Polly the parrot accompanying them.
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ST. Louis
Jacques Jumonville
Camille Coudrey
Sumter
S.C
Philippines
Colorado
Camille
Jacques
Denver
Bryan Campaign Opens in Southern New Jersey
William J. Bryan arrived from New York and spoke in Burlington amid heavy rain. The city wore holiday dress as many factories closed at noon. delegations from every southern New Jersey county attended with reception committees escorting him to Riggs Hall where a large crowd packed the venue.
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Burlington
N. J
William J. Bryan
New York
New Jersey
Bryan
Trenton
Mr. Bryan
Riggs Hall
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Holy Ghost and
Us” Society
Hillsboro
N. H
Bro Goodrich
Carrie F. George
Church of Holy Ghost
Holliston
ELIM
Tremon
E. R. Leger
Concord and
Representative M'Cartney
Frederic O. MacCartney
Rockland
House of Representatives
West Bend Union Hall
Nal Street
J. W. Stillman
Winslow
B. & A. Road
Trath
Tornado Clergyman
Missouri
Miss Gedney
Nurse Girl
Bellevue
Clinton
James B. Finney
ITY Point Plans
Lawton
Carter
Bones
Brigham Will Trustees
Tozier
Parrot
Cupid
Wareham Grants
Wareham
Middleboro, Wareham
President Diaz
University of Pennsylvania
Presiden Diaz of Mexico
Mexico
Diaz
Shawmut Furniture Co
Tremont
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