Deaf audience signals faith through signaling hands
In Tremont Temple a group of 80 deaf and hearing attendees listened to Dr. Chapman and Mr. Alexander as Miss Emily A. Goldsmith translated the service through sign language from the gallery. When Chapman urged acceptance of Christ those with hearing loss raised hands in response, guided by Goldsmith's nimble signaling.
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Boston meeting ends with silent cheer for Dr Chapman crowd
After 600 Boston business men entered Ford Hall from a dinner, the audience watched a small band and a skilled interpreter. Deaf mutes rose to cheer Dr Chapman as 20 men from Fort Andrews of the One Hundred Fifty third Artillery sat nearby with Colonel and Mrs Clark.
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Mayor Budget Figures Ignored by City Council Committee
The city committee on appropriations rejected Mayor Hibbard's budget figures and increased funding in seven departments. They allotted $704,100 versus the mayor's $577,675, a surplus of $126,425.
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City Collector Brown Faces Small Budget Cut
City Finance Committee reduced Brown’s department by 2450 dollars after he failed to appear. Other departments that testified received their requested funding or more, while Brown’s was constrained.
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Jewelry theft arrest of Leon D McGee in New England area
Inspectors Pelton and Shields arrested Leon D McGee a 30 year old resident of 30 Appleton street on charges of larceny of jewels and valuables from women using a fair student from the New England Conservatory to lure victims.
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Lexington Man Arrested on Fraud Based on Three Claims
Three young women accused McGee of deceit over a year and a half as he pursued money and jewelry. Miss Clara Granger, a conservatory student from a prominent Lexington family, aided the sting with a falsified surname to shield her illness. Police arrested McGee at Appleton street after Granger lured him to the hall.
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Mine Disaster Kills 180 at West Stanley
In Newcastle England on February 16 a terrible disaster at West Stanley colliery claimed 180 lives. Two explosions at 4 PM trapped nearly 200 workers, with no surface arrivals by nightfall, though rappings were heard, suggesting some survivors.
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Senate caps battleship size and cost in naval bill
An amendment to the naval appropriation bill approved by the Senate limits the two authorized battleships to 21 000 tons each and fixes their cost at 4 500 000 dollars excluding armor and armament.
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Navy Bill Allows Half Fleet on Pacific Coast
Washington Senate acting as a committee of the whole voted to amend the naval bill so the President may keep half the United States battleship fleet on the Pacific coast at his discretion.
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Parker Named G A R Head At 43rd Massachusetts Encampment
Senior Vice-Commander John L Parker was unanimously elected commander at the 43d annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Faneuil Hall Massachusetts with 654 veterans from 210 posts in attendance. Commander Roe noted 742 deaths last year, 101 fewer than the prior year, and a department balance of 7911.15 with 800 contributed by the Woman's Relief Corps.
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Blizzard Disrupts Northeastern Rail Traffic And Travel
A fierce blizzard swept northern New England and New York yesterday causing Boston and Maine trains from the north and west to be delayed from one to ten hours. Hundreds bound for Boston from Montreal Quebec and Vermont Maine and New Hampshire were stalled for hours causing widespread vexation.
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Senate Slaps Roosevelt With Marine Corps Amendment
Washington February 16 The Senate adopts a committee amendment forcing Marines to be quartered only on ships or be disbanded The move ends the Marines role on ships and sparks debate over presidential war powers Lodge defends the President Cummins questions legality Hale defends Marines as a Navy adjunct Fairbanks presides over the viva voce vote.
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Storms Delay Vermont Trains With Several Engines Required
Across Vermont and nearby states a fierce storm caused many trains to run hours late. Rail crews fought icy rails and snowdrifts near St. Albans to deliver Montreal and Canadian Pacific services into Boston. Extra engines were dispatched from White River Junction to pull strayed trains. The Provincial and Grand Trunk express services suffered the worst delays with one engine leaving the rails and others needing assistance. At Concord New Hampshire engineers reported heavy snow and late arrivals leading to an extra local train for passengers. Old Cy returns to his first love. Boston will pay a bonus to Pitchers Check and Ryan, amount undisclosed.
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Patrol Officer Guilty of Neglect for Leaving Route
Patrolman James F. Aherin was found guilty by a trial board of neglect of duty for leaving his route and entering a building and sentenced to 25 hours punishment duty. Commissioner O'Meara issued a new order requiring officers who must leave their route to report the cause and duration of absence to their station commander on return.
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Forecast for Boston and New England Weather
Forecast calls for snow on Wednesday with brisk to high northerly winds in Boston and vicinity. Thursday will be fair and colder with moderately high north to northwest winds across New England.
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Temperature at Thompson's Spa Yesterday
The report records yesterday's temperatures from Thompson's Spa at 219 Washington Street. It lists an average yesterday of 27 degrees, a high around 28, and a low near 20, with figures compared to the prior year.
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Cy Young Sold to Cleveland Club in Major League Deal
Chicago Feb 16 Cy Young the famed Red Sox pitcher has been sold to the Cleveland club of the American league. The exchange involved two young pitchers and cash. The announcement came tonight from Boston American president Taylor and treasurer McBreen.
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Cy Young Sold To Cleveland Shocks Boston Fans
Rumors of a big Boston deal culminate in Cy Young's sale to Cleveland. The move ends the Red Sox era of the famed battery with Lou Criger and shifts hopes to the Naps led by Lajoie. At 41, Young is praised as a historic pitcher likely to pitch on for years.
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Yankton First of Fleet to Reach Home Waters
Hampton Roads reports the despatch boat Yankton, which has sailed with or ahead of the fleet around the world, will arrive tomorrow. It will be the first home-coming ship to renew its ties with Hampton Roads waters.
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Cravath Sold to White Sox in Chicago Nationals Trade
Magnate meeting ends without incident as Cravath moves from the White Sox to Chicago Nationals. National League schedule released. Christy Mathewson rates Harvard’s Rob McKay as a rising star while Deshler defeats Tommy Qu. Commercial’s Cmerson team strings a run of 1001. Jenene Bowlers to be featured in Post tourney Thursday night. Hugh Jennings, in Boston, predicts the Tigers will win the pennant for a third straight time. Mayor's term review series begins in The Traveler.
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Atlantic Fleet Report 1220 Miles Off Cape Henry
A wireless dispatch from the Atlantic battleship fleet at 8 p.m. February 16 reports the fleet 1220 miles off Cape Henry in smooth sea and fine weather. All ships are stated to be well with coordinates 84.20 north and 52.49 west.
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Boston City Charter Series Prompts Civic Debate
The Boston Traveler announces the first article in a series examining the new Boston City Charter. The paper urges readers to study both sides and form an informed opinion by consulting expert perspectives presented in the features.
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