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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1897

Page

6

General Walker dies of apoplexy at 237 Beacon Street

General Francis A. Walker president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology dies at his home after a stroke of apoplexy. He had attended alumni events and meetings in New York and Boston, leaving a legacy of expanding the institute and guiding its growth into a major university. Funeral set for Friday at Trinity Church. He leaves three sons and two daughters.

Francis A. Walker Massachusetts Institute of Technology Beacon Street Institute Exchange Club Henry L. Pierce Corporation Technology Club Boston Institute of Technology Alumni Association Technologs Clubs Trinity Church Rogers Insit Silas M. Macvane Department of History Harvard General Walker Macrane J. P. Munroe Alumni Association of the Institute of Technology Carroll D. Wright New York Seth Low Columbia University Walker

Moody on Bible, prayer and forgiveness at revival meeting

Moody urges whole Bible faith and weapon of prayer in ongoing meetings. He extols repentance, confession, restitution, and forgiveness, sharing anecdotes of transformed hearts and urging vows to forgive and seek divine renewal. Dr. Lorimer adds testimony as the service closes with a revival prayer.

Japan China Gaid Jonah Christ Mr. Moody L. Bi Bates Bromfield Street Moody David Chicago Churches of America Tremont Temple

General Walker Chronicle Highlights Civil War Service and Intellectual Legacy

Francis Amasa Walker, born 1843 in Boston, rose from North Brookfield public schools to Amherst College. He served as adjutant general and later chief of corps staff in the Second Army Corps, earned fame as an economist author, and held posts at Williston Seminary Johns Hopkins Harvard and MIT. His death drew tributes from professors officials and lawmakers nationwide.

Walker Sheffield Scientific School Yale College TECH Quincy General Walker Art Commission Department of Statistics Greater New York Francis Amasa Walker Atmasa Walker America Boston North Brookfielld Amherst College Devens Senator Hoar Worcester Massachusetts South D. M. Couch Couch Second Army Corps Jate Statistical Bureau Philadelphia United States North Brookfield Army of the Potomac Chancellorsville Hancock Gettysburg Bristol Station Mine Run Morton’s Ford Todd’s Tavern Po River Spottsylvania North Anna Cold Harbor Petersburg Ream Williston Seminary Easthampton Springfield Republican Grant Bureau of Statistics Johns Hopkins University Harvard University American Statistical Association American Economiec Association Paris National Academy of Sciences American Academy of Political and Social Science Military Historical Society of Massachusetts International Statistical Institute Royal Statistical Society of England International Geographical Congress of St. Botolph Club Tremont Temple Sheridan Music Hall Loyal Legion Amherst Columbia Yale Harvard St. Andrew’s University of Dublin

Afternoon Moody Meeting Draws Dense Choir and Clergy

An afternoon rally led by evangelist Moody fills the auditorium, with a bustling platform of about a dozen ministers including Dr. Bates and Dr. Peckham. The crowd, old and young, joins in with Silent prayers and the hymn Sweet Hour of Prayer as prayers for revival follow.

L. B. Bates Mr. Wilkins Co. B. Peckham Portland James Jackson Charles Littlefield Lammis George C. Lorimer A. 8. Gumbart J. R

Patent Attornies Offer 1000 Inventions for $1800

A terse advertisement urges inventors to write JOHN WEDDERBURN & CO. on G. Al, Patent Attorneys, Washington, D. C., for their $1800 offer and newest of 1000 inventions. The language suggests simple ideas can be patented for wealth.

John Wedderburn & CO G. al Washington, D. C Dept. G Washington,d. C

Bull's Coughry Advised for Families with Children

The notice promotes Dr. Bull's Coughry as a dependable remedy for households with young children, emphasizing readiness and ease of use for common coughs and colds.

Moody Talks Revival Plans and Press Roles in Boston

Mr Moody discusses New York revival results and his aim to energize Boston churches without pressuring congregations. He denounces Seeley’s dance as a social disgrace, praises the press for exposing immorality, and notes strong choir work and broad ministerial engagement in New England.

Mr. Moody Tremont Temple Post James M. Gray J. H. Burke Chicago Moody Dr. Gray New York Boston H. B. Seeley P. T. Barnum Egypt Mr. Seeley Christian Endeavor Dr. Somerby Bram Harry J. Booth Fost Lincoln

Ninth Annual Benevolent Ball Draws City's Largest Audience

The Coachmen's Benevolent Association held its nineteenth annual hall in Mechanics' Building last evening. About 1000 couples led the grand march by Stephen J. Moran and Miss Essie Moran, amid a crowd of 3500 to 4000 guests. a National Guard Band of 25 played as colors, bunting, and flowers adorned the decorated hall. An elaborate supper followed from 11:30 for about two hours, with numerous notable attendees listed among the attendees and couples socializing throughout the evening.

Coachmen’s Benevolent Association Mechanics’ Building Stephen J. Moran Essie Moran National Guard Michael J. Reardon James Tighe Samuel Mills Lottie Frances Gideon Treen Lawrence J. O'Neil Clara Hill Cora Boyton Miss Dayton Lottie Stephens M. P. Crowley John S. Sheperd Robert Curran M. H. Barrett Patrick Mullaney Cora Casley Patrick Butman Hattie Buckner Daniel O'Keefe Harris Wells James Lamb Maurice Buckley Henry Mead Minnie Tompkins Robert Sutherland Dora Klauck Jessie Klauck Karen Daniel Dailey Charles H. Ramsdell H. W. Lorrimer Katherine Dors Ella Pingret Fanie Bonchat W. E. Hill James L. Murphy Ralph Glenning John H Bonchat BE. S. Lynch

Papal Delegate Martinelli Visits Boston Archdiocese

Mgr Martinelli apostolic delegate from Pope Leo to the United States arrived in Boston and was hosted at the archbishop residence near Holy Cross Cathedral. He was greeted by Archbishop Williams and dined with the archbishop, staying for the evening before departing for Washington.

Holy Cross Cathedral Zeaously Mgr Martinelli Leo United State Byrne Waltham Boston Washington

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J. D. Runkle John D. Runkle Jesus Dr. Gumbart Zion Burke Gen. Walker Professor Macvane Professor Sedgwick William T. Sedgwick Hoar Department of Economy Commonwealth Joseph H. Walker M. J. Kiley Sp State Sst Atlantic Ephonei State St Mechanics Chinese Theatre Beach Street Lee Toi Tin Gee Chin Gunn Brookline Hibernians Brookline Norfolk County Division 7 Order Hyde Park Roxbury Jamaica Plain South Boston Newton Cambridge Smith O’brien James Leonard M. T. Curley Timothy McNamara John Corrigan Thomas H. Flynn John B. O’higgins Thomas H. O'Neill John D. Fahey Offic M. Ball Ball Meetin Michael J. Ball William J. McMahon Thomas Mahoney James Joseph Lynch Michae J. Kenney John Higgins John J. Devers Sentinel James J. Lynch Thomas McGarry William Jennings J. S. Higgins Danie O'Neill Micha Kennedy Edward O'Connor John Collins James H. Glynn Michael Gibbons Thomas Ward James J. Fagan Bernard W. Lynch Thomas O'Neill Michael McNamara Timothy Sheehan John Breen Frank Quinn John Dewir Board of Trustees James J. Lynch, Sr Thomas J. McGarry Archbishop Williams
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