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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1909
Page
5
Thousands attended the Day of Rejoicing as Boston churches led a charity drive for the poor. Food, coats, coal and medical aid reached about 15 000 people through 2000 baskets and local committees. Creeds mattered little as Hebrew Catholic and Protestant alike received aid and praise for the effort.
The Tremont Temple revival drew a huge crowd as Dr. J Wilbur Chapman Charles M. Alexander and Commander Eva Booth of the Salvation Army were announced to speak. Police struggled to control the rush of attendees before the doors opened and the hall filled rapidly.
A half-tone photo of Rev. J Wilbur Chapman sold for 50 cents or more with one man paying 100 for the reproduction. Proceeds aid a terminally ill patient. Dr Johnson collected 148 05 from his sales and a donor gave 3100 for the image. A Salvation Army contact provided the case and a future prayer service is planned.
Dr. Chapman's Morning Word to Boston People Through the Post discusses God's boundless love, contrasts it with human limits, and uses a northern scholar's tale of a wayward son to illustrate how love can reach a breaking point. It ends with a reminder of a destiny sealed by time and place.
Burton Holmes delivered an engaging lecture praised as among his best and scheduled a repeat showing at 2 15 this afternoon. Next week the subject shifts to New Japan promising continued cultural insights.
Ruth Thans Ford, 16, wife of William Ford 60, of Southington, sues for divorce in Waterbury alleging cruelty and asking alimony. She came to Word's home as housekeeper last October, he pressed for a fast marriage, she returned home to escape beatings.
An old advertisement promotes a product named Bromo Quinine described as a laxative and cold cure. It touts world usage and a one day cure claim, attributed to J. W. Grove with a 25 cent price.
Prominent Boston figures including Rev J Wilbur Chapman sign a request to designate an unemployment day. They urge state and city action to provide work on public improvements and stress not collecting the unemployed, but informing religious communities to mobilize aid and policy changes. The letter dated February 12 1909 lists many signers and calls for next Monday February 15.
William Asher and wife conducted a noon meeting for Houghton & Dutton employees in the store dining room. Hundreds of salesgirls and workers listened as Mrs. Asher sang and Mr. Asher preached, urging better lives without proselytizing and leading a circle through the store.
Alexander McGregor of Houghton & Dutton spoke at the Lincoln observance held by the Intercolonial Club of Boston on Dudley Street. He urged justice for great patriots and praised Lincoln while urging fuller rights for the Japanese, as 400 members and guests listened to a program of music and a patriotic address.
The New York Academy of Sciences marked Charles Darwin's 100th birth anniversary at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. In Philadelphia the University of Pennsylvania hosted two commemorative meetings honoring the evolutionist.
Paris February 12 Inquiries of Estevez family confirm the report that Luis Estevez former Vice President of Cuba died by his own action. The death was attributed to suicide.
Arrangements are under way for a special Saturday night sale at 40 and 42 Summer street. Men’s women’s and children’s shoes will be marked down to special Saturday night prices. Local shoppers are invited to attend.
Theater listings describe John Mason at the Majestic and De Wolf Hopper closing Pied Piper tonight. Sophie Brandt leads Waltz Dream at Tremont with a large cast. The Talk of New York ends today as Boston Theatre opens Monday under Frohman and Harris. Billie Burke tops Love Watches next week with The Happy Marriage near end at Hollis House.
Six women and girls were attacked in Berlin as a man used a sharp instrument, believed to be an awl. One victim died, others wounded. Police initially detained a dozen men before releasing them. Later an armed youth about twenty was taken into custody.
The charred body of a man was found on the burned remains of a fire on Hazel Avenue Public School grounds in West Orange New Jersey. A kerosene can was nearby and authorities believe he saturated his clothing with oil then lay on flammable material and set the fire.
New York court denies bail for financier Charles W. Morse pending appeal of his conviction for violating the national bank laws. The United States Court of Appeals issued the ruling today.
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