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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1917

Page

3

Bishop decries U S immigration bias against China

The Right Rev. Logan H. Roots, bishop of Hankow, condemns American immigration laws as unworthy and unchristian. He urges equal treatment for all races and protection of American labor, praising China U S friendship and calling for lawful reforms to foster that relationship.

China United States Logan H. Roots Hankow St. Paul America East Asia

Danish Ship Thyria Captured in Swedish Waters

The Aftonbladet reports a German destroyer seized the Danish steamship Thyria of Copenhagen in Swedish territorial waters, according to Copenhagen’s Exchange Telegraph correspondent.

London Aftonbladet Stockholm Copenhagen Exchange Telegraph Company Thyria

Mrs Thaw At Harry's Bedside In Philadelphia

Mary Copley Thaw arrived in Philadelphia and went to St. Mary's Hospital where her son Harry K. Thaw is confined after he attempted suicide in a West Philadelphia rooming house. A reserved suite on the hospital’s third floor will house Mrs. Thaw during his stay.

Philadelphia Mary Copley Thaw Harry K. Thaw West Philadelphia St. Mary’s Hospital Thaw New York Frederick Gump, Jr Kansas City Frank Johnston A. H. Goodman Walter Ruddle Pittsburg Josiah Thaw Harry Thaw Bellevue-Stratford Hotel Johnston Matteawan Harry Kendall Thaw Stanford White Elwood R. Kirby

Revival Debt Is Wiped Off Slate

In Boston a Nine week revival ends with hope of clearing debt as crowds fill the Tabernacle. William A Sunday is praised by organizers for selfless giving while promises of a large free will offering loom. A veteran and his son come forward at the mercy seat amid emotional scenes.

Boston Jesus Christ Sunday Philadelphia Detroit Billy Rostrum Rody Tabernacle

Reading Habit Proves Fatal Gas Suffocation

James Dolan of 272 Hanover Street was found unconscious in his room with a paper in hand as gas flowed from an open jet above. He died en route to Relief Hospital. Dolan, 19, unmarried, had a habit of reading to sleep. Adv for Lovell and Covel caramels appears.

James Dolan Hanover Street Relief Hospital Dolan

Man Reunites After Long Wait At Tabernacle

An old veteran sheds tears as his son returns at the Tabernacle, having waited daily for his coming. the reunion follows a long period of absence and grief turned to joy as the son walks the sawdust trail.

Tabernacle

Talks to Two Big Audiences

Sunday spoke twice to Cambridge and Boston women audiences. At First Baptist Cambridge she preached from Get out in to the land that I will show thee. In Cambridge 33 women and girls joined the trail and at Ruggles Street Boston 15 were converted during the 4 pm service. Sunday's message at Ruggles Street Church centered on The entrance of Thy word gives us sight.

Cambridge Boston First Baptist Church of Ruggles Street Baptist Church Ruggles Street Church

New York Gets Ready Campaign Opens April First

The Billy Sunday campaign preliminaries began in New York with 500 advance agents arriving from Syracuse Trenton and Philadelphia. They spoke in 20 churches and wore numbered tags matching 100 New York residents who guided teams of four to churches. John D Rockefeller Jr attended a Bible class at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church awaiting four trail hitters.

New York New York City Syracuse Trenton Philadelphia Pennsylvania Station Fifth Avenue Baptist Church John D. Rockefeller, Jr

Man Arrest Reveals Packed Suits and Mysterious Identity

James Clay was arrested yesterday on Shawmut avenue by Sergeant Irwin and Special Officer Morrissey while carrying three grips filled with new costly apparel for men and women valued at hundreds of dollars. One dress suit bore the name R S Hert, 36 Ash Street Cambridge, a resident not found at that address.

James Clay Irwin Morrissey Shawmut Avenue R S. Hert Ash Street Cambridge

Collections at the Sunday Tabernacle Campaign Totals

The Sunday Tabernacle campaign reports yesterday’s Boston total of 90 448 76 and lists first 55 days collections for other cities. Figures include Philadelphia 57 291 81 and Baltimore 548 290 55 with totals across sites. Campaign ended except for Sunday offerings and a final thank offering for Sunday.

Boston Philadelphia Dwrateauie Core Vet Kansas City Baltimore Syracuse

46th Day of Trail Hitting at Tabernacle

Attendance totals for a Sunday campaign event: 12 000 in morning 10 000 in afternoon and 17 000 in evening, totaling 39 000 for the day. Previous attendance was 1 290 500 bringing the total to 1 329 500.

Boston Philadelphia Greater Tabernacle Kansas City Baltimore Usytacuse

Billy Sunday Speaks to State Prisoners in Chapel

Evangelist Billy Sunday addressed 600 inmates at the state prison chapel denouncing those who stigmatize former convicts. Jesse Pomeroy joined in the audience amid humor and applause as Sunday urged inmates to seek redemption and leave the past behind.

Billy Sunday State Jesse Pomeroy God Jesus Sunday Allen Songster Rodeheaver Rody

Sunday and crew visit prison amid rain

Applause fills the prison chapel as Sunday urges inmates to embrace Jesus Christ and reject parole. He proclaims the devil unbeatable and stresses persistence, telling listeners to follow the Bible. Sunday and Ma and Rody arrive at 8:30, dashing from a limousine through a downpour.

Sunday Jesus Christ Rody

Funeral Services for Louis B Harding

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for Louis B Harding a Boston wool merchant who died Friday in a Washington hotel. The rites at his home on Hammond Street Chestnut Hill were conducted by the Rev Lucien W Rogers and he was buried in Forest Hills Cemetery with many business associates in attendance.

Louis B. Harding Boston Friady Washington Hammond Street Chestnut Hill Lucien W. Rogers Forest Hills Cemetery

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