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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1908
Page
2
Swift's Army marches on Trinity led by Swift's figure, while Dr. Manni appeals to aid the unemployed. A collection is planned at next Sunday's service to support impoverished followers amid Boston's elite.
After marching toward Governor Guilds home and the Public Library steps the crowd was halted by Patrolman Dona hue and Captain Dennis Donovan. Swift disbanded the group at Back Bay after a conference and led them to Trinity Church where a vast mixed congregation listened as Dr. Mann spoke on aiding the unemployed and a future collection was pledged.
A Sunday blaze at Delano Potter & Co on Clinton and Commercial streets caused $40,000 damage. Heavy quantities of tea were steeped and coffee roasted when flames swept through seven stories, injuring District Chief Daniel F. Sennett while workers fought the fire with long ladders and heavy streams. Sparks also ignited Bailey's wagon store awning on West Street.
Mr Swift leads about 500 followers through Copley Square to Commonwealth Avenue and the Public Library. Police from Station 16 warn him against a public meeting while he reads resolutions condemning police and Governor Guild actions. Swift is taken to the station, crowd plans to gather at the Common and State House tomorrow. He defends police muddling and peaceful conduct.
Health Officer Friedrich of Cleveland reports at least 40000 grip cases in the city, noting large cities including Boston suffer similarly. Lung Kuro is promoted as a remedy to stop a cough and break up the worst cases, made from pine tar and refined for coughing relief.
Henry Abrahams secretary of the Boston Central Labor Union preaches on trade unionism at First Methodist Church on Temple street. Pastor Fred B. Fisher discusses church relations to unions as attendees hear a moved service inaugurating closer church union with labor.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw’s second trial looms as defense and prosecutors debate publicity. Justice Dowling weighs spectator exclusion while A. Russell Peabody and Martin W. Littleton prepare cross examinations and alienist testimony. Thaw’s fate centers on insanity defenses and potential Matteawan commitment.
Police tracked a theft ring of milk deliveries to a dog named Calmity owned by Joseph Cordes. The collie sat in a doorway with a milk can, pulled the stopper with its teeth, and fled as officers closed in, leaving residents forgiving the culprit.
The Rev. Herbert S. Johnson eulogized Harry Thaw's mother as the Thaw trial's silver lining. He praised her devotion, noting she testified under hardship and helped reveal the family skeleton. The sermon likened God's suffering to a mother's sacrifice for her son.
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