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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1917

Page

4

Sunday Sunrise Revival Ends With Riotous Humour and Fearful Vigil

The Sunday night revival at the Tabernacle featured evangelist Sunday collapsing in prayer and recovering to continue a two week revival. He urged youth to abandon dancing and card playing as laughter erupted during his dressing scene and he mocked ballroom scenes with comic imitations. The sermon remained strong on dancing, with several quips aimed at sin and social norms, while praising the crowd’s response and pledges by 650 young people to reform.

Jesus Issey Bernacle Tabernacle Post Li Hung Chang Rody Hell Bill Bill Carrigan Red Sox

Collections At The Sunday Tabernacle Campaign

The report shows yesterday afternoon and evening collections at the Sunday Tabernacle totaling $183.08 and $780.59 respectively. The day’s total plus previous days reaches $76,475.37 with comparisons to other cities noted. final figures include Sunday bank offering of $32,000 and $5,049.84 to charity.

Boston

38th Day of Trail Hitting at Tabernacle

Afternoon meeting totals noted with day’s converts. Lists show figures for Kansas City Baltimore and other locations with daily and cumulative totals such as 40,221 and 23,378 and 20,646 and 16,229 and 20,963.

Tabernacle

Total for campaign attendances at Sunday meetings

Attendance figures from Sundays show 3,000 13,000 16,000 and 1,109,500 as total tallies for campaign events. The data line lists previous attendance numbers across multiple Sundays, indicating rising turnout patterns.

Bates College Students Among Trail Hitters in Sunday Rally

Sunday preached on The Gospel Plan with 162 trail hitters answering the call. Among them were several Bates College students attending in a good sized delegation. The total trail hitting for the day reached 812.

Bates College

Wordy clash of lawyers after denial of retrial in Davis suit

In Dedham a heated exchange outside Judge Richard W. Irwin's chambers followed his denial of a retrial in Wilfred Davis of Brookline against the Boston Elevated Railway Company. The dispute involved Daniel J. Gallagher for Davis and Paul R. Blackmur for the railroad, tied to a request for more time to file exceptions. Gallagher threatened a grand jury inquiry into conduct of certain parties if not for his Suffolk County assistant DA role.

Superior Court Library Dedham Richard W. Irwin Wilfred Davis Brookline Boston Elevated Railway Company Irwin Daniel J. Gallagher Davis Paul R. Blackmur The Elevated

Funeral Service for Susanna A Kerrigan

Funeral services for Miss Susanna A Kerrigan daughter of the late William F and Mrs Elizabeth Kerrigan of Brookline were held yesterday at St Aidan s Church Brookline A high mass of requiem was celebrated by the Rev Dr John T Creagh rector of the church

Susanna A. Kerrigan William F Elizabeth (Greely) Kerrigan Thorndike Street Brookline St. Aidan's Church John T. Creagh

Angell Memorial Hospital Reports 10 202 Cases Since Opening

The Angell Memorial Animal Hospital notes 10 202 cases in the hospital and dispensary since opening. In December there were 243 cases including 122 dogs 41 cats 72 horses 7 birds and one unclassified animal.

Angell Memorial Animal Hospital

Do You Have a Head in the Morning

An advertisement for the Neal Treatment at the Neal Institute Boston promises sobriety in three days without withdrawal or hypodermics. It claims to erase alcoholic cravings, restore health and confidence, and offers confidential consultations at 304 Newbury St. in Back Bay.

Neal Neal Institute Newbury ST Boston Back Bay

Jealous Suitor Linked to Taxicab Tragedy Aimed at Miss Melzian

The investigation into the taxicab tragedy uncovered that Miss Mildred Melzian had once promised to marry Henry Morrisey a Bryant and Stratton College student of 201 Bridge street Newton. James J Riley, who had secretly engaged her, allegedly acted from jealous love and possibly attempted to end his life after shooting the daughter of a former Symphony player.

Mildred Melzian James J. Riley

Man Confesses A Mix of Love and Jealousy Behind Boston Case

Morrisey told a Post reporter he still loves Mildred Melzian and sought marriage despite their engagement ending. Riley, a Brookline police suspect, faced attempted murder charges after an alleged attack at Massachusetts General Hospital amid revelations of a long troubled courtship in Boston.

Morrisey Post Miss Melzian Massachusetts General Hospital Brookline

Success Society Holds Inaugural East Meeting

The Success Society gathered for its first meeting at 9 Walnut Street, claiming to be the region’s first organization of this kind. Members hosted by the group described the new society as an early effort to foster local achievements.

The Success Society East Walnut Street

Miura Stars in Iris as Boston Opera House Debuts

Tamaki Miura delivers a vivid Iris in Mascagni’s Iris at the Boston Opera House. The Boston National Grand Opera Company presents the cast Tamaki Miura as Iris with Tovio Kittay Osaka and Thomas Chalmers Kyoto in supporting roles. Conductor Robert Morangoni earns praise as the production closes with strong audience applause.

Mascagni Iris Boston Boston Opera House Boston National Grand Opera Company Tamaki Miura Tovio Kittay Osaka Thomas Chalmers Kyoto Virgilio Lazzari Il Cicco Elvira Severoni Romeo Boscacci Robert Morangoni Mr. Kittay Mme Miura Emma Eames Mr. Chalmers Mr. Lazzari

Ida Merrill Guild of Newton Dies at Age 53

Mrs Ida Merrill Guild a noted magazine contributor and leading member of the Womens Massachusetts Press Association died of pneumonia yesterday at her home 17 Bacon Street Newton in her 53d year She contracted a cold while aiding in the Allied Bazaar and served as the Alsatian mother at the Alsatian booth

Ida Merrill Guild Women’s Massachusetts Press Association Bacon Street Newton

Leaks Hearings Stir Denials In Washington

At a packed hearing the committee faced emphatic denials from A. Curtis Baruch Bolling and others named in the probe into a stock market leak. Wood testified of possible notes and orders from Chicago and Oshkosh about a peace note while Baruch allegedly had early access.

A. Connolly & Co Washington Mr. Bolling Wood A. Curtis New York Barney Baruch Henry Thomas W. Lawson Boston Chicago Tumulty Baruch Otto Kahn Kahn R. W Bolling F. A. Connolly Gardner Lamson Brothers Lafayette Ind Mr. Wood Barney. Baruch Biltmore Hotel Representative Henry Curtis Harris Oshkosh Harrison Lansing Wall Street Journal Financetal America

Everett Mayor Fires Health Board Leader Over Tuberculosis Hospital

Mayor Mullen of Everett axed Robert S. Leighton chairman of the Board of Health after a dispute over hospital orders. Leighton refused to remove a non resident hospital fireman, prompting his dismissal. The mayor planned to direct two other health board members to act.

Mullen Everett Lemuel Woods Robert S. Leighton Board ‘of Health Leighton Béarda of Health John A. Brewing John Devitt

Adamson's Balsam for Graveyard Cough

The note touts Adamson's Balsam as a cure or remedy for a graveyard cough described with rasping tones. It claims sure efficacy and markets the preparation with confident language.

Adamson Agus

Funeral Tomorrow for Somerville Woman Sarah Fisk

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah E. Fisk will be held tomorrow from her home at 44 Heath Street Somerville. She was 82 and lived in Somerville 42 years. She had a wedding journey from Burlington Vermont to Somerville at her marriage over 40 years ago.

Sarah E. Fisk Burlington Somerville Heath Street

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets advertise breath relief and bowel aid

An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a plant based laxative option to clear toxins and improve bad breath. It claims gentle action on bowels and liver with no calomel side effects and promotes a one week nightly dose, priced 10c to 25c per box.

Dr. Edwards Edwards F. M. Edwards

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Methodist Church Sunday Tabernacle Philadelphia Detroit Kansas City Baltimore Syracuse Arctics Chinchilla Junior Elours Maia Animal Hospital Young Melzian Mildred Charlesgate Alice California Los Angeles Riley Mark W. Richardson Health Board Equitable Dr. Richardson National Opera Company BY Olin Downes IDA Merrill Guild OF Newton Dead House Bernard M. Baruch Europe Mr. Baruch Biltmore Broadway New York Telephone Company Western Union Telegraph Company Congress Stock Exchange Stock, Exchange Exchange Mr. Harrison Mr. Henry Chiperfield Mr. Garrett United States Mullenswings Official Teassen Oe Osler Inionan Macher Mentor Whisk Hunter Ryesorsuins Booth Dublin Ginter Co Milk Street Tremont Street Commercial Department NEW England Telephone & Telegraph CO George W. Conway Division Commercial Superintende
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