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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1909
Page
14
Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman recounts evangelistic meetings in a New York town where praise and fervent appeals led many to Christ. A dramatic moment features engineer Sampson publicly embracing faith after Chapman's urging, prompting personal revival and commitment aboard the train northbound.
The campaign concluded with flawless execution and a strong church work spirit across the city. Evangelists and singers regretted leaving Boston as successes followed their every effort. The crowd response surprised many as previously unreachable residents were moved by the appeals. Alexander and his leaders will be remembered for their singing and organization, while Dr. Chapman reported no criticisms of their methods.
Cambridge Mayor Wardwell publicly professed Christianity at a First Baptist Church gathering in Cambridge last night. Under Rev. Henry W. Stough’s invitation, Wardwell and many attendees signaled their desire to join the church amid the evangelistic series.
A speaker urges citizens to declare their stance on liquor as a national tide grows. He cites Christian duty and protection of his two boys, while noting strong church turnout. The service drew 11 000 to 12 000 attendees as Dr. Conrad and Dr. Chapman preached.
Charles M. Alexander lauds Boston singing amid J. Wilbur Chapman revival at Mechanics' Hall. He notes improvised rehearsals in public, strong audience response to "Looking This Way" and "Jesus Enthroned" with copies distributed by the Post. He praises the First Baptist Church of Cambridge choir.
Dr Chapman expresses sincere regret as he bids farewell to Boston. He thanks the Post and its readers for warmly receiving his messages and acknowledges the paper’s role in reaching daily audiences of thousands. He also thanks the men who created the paper, the reporters, and the readers for their support.
The death of Stewart Douglas Robinson, 19, Harvard junior and NY socialite, follows an accidental fall from a Hampden Hall window after a late night at the A. D. Club. His family, including his brother Monroe and father Douglas Robinson, await funeral plans in New York.
Reported guest Theodore Roosevelt Jr attended a Porcellian Club dinner with cousins at Hampden Hall. Some sources deny his presence while naming James Parrish of Hampden, a New York man, and Fr. A. Forster of New York as claimed party members.
Secretary Loeb announced that Stewart Robinson, the President's nephew, died tragically. The White House was not notified before the President departed for Hampton Roads aboard the Mayflower and would learn of the death upon arrival tomorrow.
Bostonians will not hear Salome during the Manhattan Opera company visit to the Boston Theatre from March 29 to April 10. Mr Hammerstein announced last night he decided not to present the opera and replacement plans remain undecided though Samson et Delila and The Juggler of Notre Dame are likely contenders.
The Manhattan company introduces largely fresh performers led by Tetrazzini and Garden with a packed Boston debut season featuring Lucia di Lammermoor and Thais among others. Notable artists include Labia Espinasse Aldrich Doria Doria and Sammarco and conductors Panini Parelli Scognamillo with premieres danseuses Valery and Malinverni.
Worcester, Feb. 21. Mrs. A. Mary Sargent returned home from her wedding to W. W. Sargent in visible distress. She visited the McLean Asylum in Waverley to say goodbye to her husband, now legally adjudged a lunatic, and is a nervous wreck at her brother-in-law W. W. Sanderson’s Irving street home.
Mrs Sargent plans to contest her husband’s commitment to McLean Asylum after a chambers conference with Judge Utley. The evidence presented came from alienists hired by the Sargent family, who push for immediate confinement. She believes her husband is sane and vows to oppose an impending marriage annulment.
Wakefield suffers major blaze as the First Congregational Church is totally destroyed. Loss pegged at 125000 with 65000 insured. roof collapse and flying embers endanger nearby homes and the high school. Firefighter injuries reported. records and books saved. revival moved to Baptist Church.
A blaze wiped out nearly twenty electric cars snow plows and work cars at the Blue Hill Street Railway car barn in Canton estimated loss about 150000. Fire damaged nearby residences and industrial plants while service on lines through Mattapan Stoughton Norwood Milton and Canton was halted briefly. Defective wiring is blamed for the fire which spread to nearby facilities and started several mini blazes two miles away. Night watchman James Chitty was seriously hurt.
A dramatic scene unfolds as workers rush to save railroad property from a fire. The effort centers on protecting critical infrastructure while flames engulf tracks and ancillary facilities. Fire crews battle the blaze, with onlookers watching from a safe distance.
A blaze at the Thayer Wall building on Main and Pleasant streets in East Douglas raged for two hours, menacing the business district. Loss pegged around 30000 with insurance. Thayer estate owned properties and several others including a brick dwelling, a Holbrook tenement, a Massey frame building, barn, and storehouse. The fire began from a defective chimney.
A blaze broke out in the St John’s Episcopal Church Tremont Street as the dossal curtain ignited near the altar. The surpliced choir and women worshippers quickly smothered the flames with their robes, preventing panic and saving the church interior. Firefighters found no active blaze on arrival. Some woodwork charred and carpet soiled by soot.
In Guilford Vermont 17 year old Marion Leys took carbolic acid and died as she mourned the imminent departure of her two brothers tomorrow. Authorities believe loneliness influenced her action.
Whitney Home, a new boys facility at Good Will Farm in Hinckley, will be dedicated Tuesday. The building is a gift from Mrs. Tracy W. McGregor of Detroit to the Good Will Home Association, and is now complete.
Emperor Ferdinand of Bulgaria arrived in St Petersburg by imperial train from the frontier. Grand Duke Constantine met the visiting emperor on behalf of Emperor Nicholas.
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