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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1917

Page

6

Legislators Hear Evangelist Preach At Boston Revival

The crowd of 14,000 rose as the legislature and guests heard Billy Sunday preach at the Dorchester tabernacle. Rev. Paul Drake and Henry M. Leland of Cadillac praised Sunday, who urged saving grace through will and faith. Official revival cards show 34,689 signed so far, with totals surpassing denominational breakdowns and noting extensive press attendance.

Rody Speaker Channing Cox Mr. Cox Billy Sunday Paul Drake Christ’s Unitarian Church Dorchester Louis R. Sullivan Billy Henry M. Leland Cadillac Motor Car Company Detroit Mich Henry Tabernacle P Boston

Child Saved From Worms Warns Of Symptoms

Advertisement notes symptoms of worms in children including stomach pain, pale face, dull eyes, itching, cough, and tongue spots. Urges immediate use of Dr True's Elixir at 50c and 1.00 with free advice by writing to Auburn Maine.

Sunday Preaches to Women at Tabernacle Services

Billy Sunday will preach to women only at the Tabernacle today with two services. The afternoon service starts at 2 o clock and the evening service at 7 30 o'clock. The sermon topic is Is It Well With You.

Billy the Tabernacle

One Year Term For Attempted Larceny Placed

Anthony Cassalla was found guilty and sentenced to one year in the House of Correction after arraignment in Police Court yesterday on a charge of attempted larceny from unknown victims. An officer testified he saw Cassalla reach into the pockets of two men as they descended stairs in a Causeway Street West End building.

Anthony Cassalla House of Correction Cassalla Causeway Street West End

Sunk British steamship Rudworth reported by Lloyds

London officials announce the Rudworth a 2496 ton British steamship has been sunk. Lloyds shipping agency confirmed the loss in a brief notice dated January 11.

London Rudworth Lloyds Shipping Agency

Collections at the Sunday Tabernacle Campaign

Daily readings show afternoon and evening collections totaling 1 229 25 with a prior day sum of 83 386 67 and a total to date of 84 585 92 The report compares first 52 days of Boston campaign to other cities noting large sums raised for Sunday campaigns and charity totaling 32 000 and 5 049 84 respectively Campaign closed with end totals and final offerings.

Boston Philadelphia Detroit Kansas City Baltimore Syracuse

Day of Trail Hitting at Tabernacle Meetings Noted

Readable notes show Tabernacle events with afternoon and evening sessions and numerical figures 23 009 and 20 953 linked to the day. Details are sparse but indicate activity across the 43d Day of Trail.

Tabernacle

Attendance at Sunday Meetings Campaign Totals

Attendance data shows 3 000 at the afternoon session and 14 000 at the evening session for a day total of 17 000. Previous day attendance recorded at 1 223 800 bringing the total to date to 1 241 800.

Freezes Foot on Long Hike From Maine Lumber Camp

John H. Crowley a 58 year old lumberjack from West Roxbury collapsed on the Atlantic avenue docks after a mile hike in snow from Hammondtown to catch a Bangor train and a sleepless night on the Bangor boat. He had one foot frozen and was taken to Relief Hospital.

Hammondtown Bangor John H. Crowley Atlantic Avenue Crowley Lorette Street West Roxbury Maine

Fire and Shelling Devastate Kingsland Plant

A raging fire and repeated explosions devastate an industrial plant occupying 80 acres near Kingsland. Refugees flee as two miles of settlements feel the blast, police cordon off areas and workers are counted amid reports of hundreds fleeing to Rutherford and other towns.

Union Township Kingsland Lyndhurst

Final Plans for Sheffington Rally at Faneuil Hall

Final plans by the Friends of Irish Freedom set a mass meeting for tomorrow evening in Faneuil Hall. Mrs Hanna Sheehy Skeffington widow of an Irish revolt leader will be principal speaker. Mayor Curley will speak and Rev A A Berle will address attendees.

Friends of Irish Freedom Faneuil Hall Hanna Sheehy Skeffington Curley A. A. Berle

British Loan Launched At Guildhall Meeting

London January 11 The new British loan was launched at a large Guildhall meeting. Prime Minister David Lloyd George reinforced his subscription appeal with a concise war update while Andrew Bonar Law the chancellor of the exchequer spoke on the financial aspects of the plan.

London Guildhall David Lloyd,George Andrew Bonar Law

World leaders rally for War Loan in London gathering

Crowds packed the street hours before a hall session as Bonar Law and Lloyd George spoke. The prime minister promoted the new loan offering 5 percent taxable or 4 percent tax‑based par options, with Path loans tax free outside the UK, while Lloyd George urged Allied victory in 1917 and support for America against Prussian aims. Bonds issued in £50 denominations. post office subscriptions start at £6.

Rome Bonar Law Path United Kingdom Lloyd George Germany United States Europe

Boston Fare Protest Opposes Elevated Fare Rise and Show

The South Boston Citizens' Association opposed raising the Boston Elevated fare to six cents and protested removing South Boston cars from Washington Street. They also favored hosting an international exposition with South Boston as the Plymouth Ter Cent Centennial site.

South Boston

Boston man Miller accused in New Year strong box theft

Police say Miller stole a strong box from 543 Boylston street on New Year’s Day and spent some diamonds and cash to host a party for friends. About $10,000 worth of goods have been recovered and an additional arrest is anticipated. Miller acted at ease at headquarters and knew prominent Boston and New York women from his past.

Dorsey and Haggerty Miller Boston New York City Charles A. Miller Jacob D. Snyder Boylston Street Bay State Law and Tool Manufacturing Company Dartmouth Street Block Island

Harvard Endowment Aims to Raise Professors’ Pay

Harvard University plans a ten million dollar endowment to boost faculty salaries. The drive, funded by alumni and friends, seeks to help professors keep pace with rising living costs.

Harvard Harvard University

Harvard Endowment Seeks 10 Million In Record Time

Harvard funds push to raise 10 million dollars as costs rise and tuition increases from 150 to 200 fail to cover deficits. Thomas W. Lamont leads the drive as alumni bank star, with professors’ salaries eyed for rises from 4500 6000 to 7500 and assistants from 2500 toward 3500 or 4000.

Harvard Endowment Fund Committee Harvard Thomas W. Lamont Endowment Lamont J. Pierpont Morgan

Crompton & Knowles Loom Works Chief Hutchins to Retire

Worcester veteran Charles Henry Hutchins, president since 1897 of Crompton & Knowles Loom Works, will retire at the February 28 directors meeting. A Worcester Trust director and banker, he also leads multiple firms and clubs, and began as a helper in an axe mill in East Douglas.

Worcester Charles Henry Hutchins Crompton & Knowles Loom Works Hutchings Worcester Trust Company People’s Savings Bank United States Envelope Company Worcester Country Club Home Market Club of Boston Union League Club of New York Hutchins East Douglas

Poehler Wins Candle Pin Title in New England Match

Paul Poehler of Boston defeats Harold Nate of Manchester by six pins in the second half of a 20 string candle pin match. With a 14 pin lead added, Poehler wins the overall candle pin championship of New England by 20 pins. Scores: Poehler 1023 Nate 1017.

Manchester N. H Paul Poehler Boston Harold Nate New England Poehler Charlestown Massi Nute

Cabot denounces U S relief effort at MGH Nurses graduation

Dr Hugh Cabot urged Americans to oppose complacency in relief work in Europe during the 1917 graduation exercises of the Massachusetts General Hospital Training School for Nurses at Moseley Memorial Hall Fruit Street.

Hugh Cabot Europe Massachusetts General Hospital Training School For Moseley Memorial Hall Fruit Street

Major Higginson lauds Dr Cabot as nurses graduate

Major Higginson moved for a unanimous vote of thanks to Dr Cabot for his inspiring address on American contribution to Europe’s care effort. Forty seven nurses graduated from the 42d class at the training school with Miss Anna Maxwell urging preparedness in nursing.

Henry L. Higginson Dr. Cabot Higginson Arthur D. Hill Harvard Suffolk County America Europe States of the Union Canada Anna C. Maxwell

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