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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1896

Page

2

Turbulent Gospel Sermon on The Turkish Power in History

Dr George C Lorimer delivered a sermon on The Turkish Power in History and Prophecy praising Armenian aid and criticizing Western policy toward Turkey He argued Constantinople was Christian before Islam and urged England to act against the Ottoman cruelties. He linked Armenian fate to Christian duty and warned against Russian control of Ottoman lands.

India George C. Lorimer Tremont Temple Baptist Church Music Hall Oliver Cromwell Europe Constantinople Lorimer Bosphorus Freeman Lord Seymour St. Petersburg Turkey England Dardanelles Columbus New World Clara Barton Red Cross Society Frye Washington Russia

Reverend Houghton Urges Action Over Turkish Armenian Persecution

The Cambridge address condemns the Turkish government for atrocities against Armenians, calls for Western powers to intervene, and praises Clara Barton. He advocates arming Armenians nearby Boston and urges England and America to join forces to halt the persecutions.

Houghton Syracuse N. Y North Avenue Congregational Church Cambridge Clara Barton Europe Boston Providence Lynn America England

Evangelistic Conference Concludes in Cambridge

Yesterday's session wrap up drew large crowds at all Cambridge churches as the evangelistic conference organized by the Evangelistic Association of New England concluded after a week of meetings.

Cambridge The Evangelistic Association of New England

Young People Observed At North Cambridge Universalist Church

North Cambridge Universalist Church marked Young People day with morning sermon on The Young People in the Church. At 6 p m the Young People's Christian Union lectured by A E Dennison A J Lovell and others. At 7 30 p m services at Cross Street North Somerville Universalist Church with Rev I A Priest and Rev F O Hall. The 5 o'clock vesper sermon discussed The Teachings of Buddhism and Theosophy.

North Cambridge Universalist Young People’s Christian Union A. E. Dennison A. J. Lovell Cross Street North Somerville Universalist Church I. A. Priest F. O. Hall Christian Union

Steamship Grounding and Lifesaving Rescue at Sandy Hook

The St Paul ran aground near Sandy Hook after a collision in rough seas. Life saving crews from Stations 38, 4 and 5 launched lines and breeches buoys while passengers were transferred to the George W Starr under challenging sea conditions. Thousands gathered to watch as tugs held distance and rescuers battled breakers.

George W. Starr

Religious Services Highlight Sabbath Duty Across City

At Music Hall the New England Sabbath Protective League heard Rev James Logan Gordon affirm the Sabbath as a physical financial political and religious necessity with remarks by Dr De Normandie and George McNeil. Other meetings were led by Rev John A McElwain at Bromfield Street Church with Florence Ives and Gordon Training School students assisting. Francis B Hornbrooke spoke at Young Men's Christian Union on making the present time as good as any and William H Lyon preached at Parker Memorial on The Two Selves.

Grace M. E William B. Hall New York City Hall Wood Memorial Church E. A. Lawrence Immanuel Church J. E. Gray R. F. True First Baptist Church Pilgrim Congregational Wood Memorial Immanuel First Baptist J. L. Hill D. D Salem W. P. Hall True Massachusetts Avenue S. M. Dick Pilgrim Church J. H. Earle Laconia New England Sabbath Protective League Music Hall James Logan Gordon de Normandie George McNeil John A. McElwain Clarendon Street Baptist Church Evangelistic Association of New England Bromfield Street Florence Ives Gordon Training School Francis B. Hornbrooke Newton Young Men’s Christian Union Parker Memorial William H. Lyon All Souls Church Roxbury

Americans seek diplomatic aid over Transvaal arrests

The Times despatch from Pretoria reports a Saturday meeting of Americans requesting Secretary Olney to send a diplomatic agent to the Transvaal. They seek protection for arrested citizens and guarding their property while maintaining friendly ties to the Transvaal government.

London the Times Pretoria South African Republic Olney Transvaal

Chamberlain speech praised by London papers

London papers express approval of Mr. Chamberlain’s Saturday night speech. The Standard calls his view optimistic about U S sentiment toward Britain, while The Chronicle notes his claim Britain wants no American territory beyond what she holds, signaling acceptance of the Monroe doctrine.

London Mr. Chamberlain Standard Chamberlain United States Great Britain The Chronicle America

Striking Fog In Long Branch Causes Two Ships Groundings

Patrolmen at Long Branch and Monmouth Beach spotted the Cunarder Campania and the steamship St. Paul in dense fog as they ran aground near the shore. Captain Wardel of Long Branch’s life saving station signaled the danger and helped pull the vessels off the wrecked bar. Reports say Campania touched ground a mile below the St. Paul, with weather forecaster notes confirming the grounding locations.

St. Paul Long Branch Monmouth Beach Charles Sexton Wardel No. 5 Campania Dunn New York Weather Bureau William Martin

Ocean Race Ends With St Paul Triumph Over Campania

The St Paul defeats the Campania by about a dozen lengths after a 400 mile duel from dawn Friday to early Saturday morning. The two liners ran almost side by side for nineteen hours through rain fog and heavy seas, with passengers noting miraculous escapes and the St Paul first to dock.

St. Paul Campania Cunard Line St. Paul’s New Jersey Southampton London

Long distance race ends as Rosenfeld reachs quarantine

The British ship Allerton and Yankee packet Willie Rosenfeld, both from Caleta Buena Chile with nitrate cargoes, raced from sea to harbor. The Rosenfeld dropped anchor at quarantine after a seventeen day lead by the Allerton, which was towed in about twelve hours later. Both ships faced ice off Cape Horn and rough seas from Cape Hatteras to port but suffered no damage.

New York Allerton Willie Rosenfeld Rosenfeld Caleta Buena Chilean Cape Hatteras Cape Horn

Death of Pierre Gustave Brunet French Litterateur

Pierre Gustave Brunet, a distinguished French litterateur born in Bordeaux on November 18 1807, died in Bordeaux. His works are described as very numerous in a dispatch from Bordeaux dated January 20.

Paris Bordeaux Pierre Gustave Brunet

Wringers and Sweepers Repaired by American Wringer Co

The American Wringer Co 13 and Bb Broadway extension in the city manufactures wringers and sweepers and offers repairs for all kinds. Orders by mail promptly attended to by telephone Tremont 764.

Broadway City Tremont

Hiles’s Rheumatism Cure Promoted by Hill Medicine Co

An advertisement claims Hiles’s Rheumatism and Goat Cure is the greatest remote remedy and that one bottle cures. It lists Hill Medicine Co with address 364h 19th St New York City and invites readers to send for a circular.

Hiles Hill Medicine CO 19Th St New York City

St Paul and Campania Race Siblings Across Atlantic in Fog

The St Paul and the Campania battled head to head in heavy seas and fog as both liners surged toward New York. Reports from passengers and officers describe near-constant speed, engine revolutions around ninety per minute, and a dramatic chase that ended with the St Paul maintaining a lead after fog and a late daylight turn.

Captains Spar Over Causes of Collision Race Claims

Captain Jamison of the St Paul disputes a race claim and says the ship hit after sounding showed seven fathoms but found only seven, while Captain Walker of the Campania emphasizes a race. Passengers watched the Cunarder close in as both ships burned black smoke and raced neck and neck. Betting on the Yankee ran high as the St Paul struggled to maintain lead.

Jamison St. Paul St Paul Walker Campania Casey

Passengers recount the Campania St Paul collision

Ex congressman W Bourke Cockran and other travelers describe the foggy voyage notes as Campania and St Paul neared on converging lines. M H Burnham and R W Milbank recall sightings and crowding the starboard side amid the engine reversal and rising tension.

W. Bourke Cockran Campania M. H. Burnham Johannesburg South Africa St. Paul R. W. Milbank Broadway New York

Hair Mattresses Made to Order

Made to order two part hair mattresses forty pounds full size for ten dollars at A W Wheeler and Co Manufacturers sixty three and sixty five Hanover street Boston opposite American House.

A. W. Wheeler & CO New York East Thirtieth Street Schiller

St Pauls Captain John C Jamison Is Noted Seafaring Leader

Captain John Clark Jamison, a small man with blue eyes and a bright manner, has steered ships for two decades with a flawless safety record. Born in Brooklyn October 12, 1847, he apprenticed on the Isaac Webb and Dreadnaught before joining the American line, later commanding the St Paul after its fitting at Cramps yard in Philadelphia.

John Clark Jamison Brooklyn New York Isaac Webb Old American Line Philadelphia Pennsylvania Hll Vaterland Switzerland Waesland International Navigation Company Red Star Line American Line Cramps St. Paul

Critique of Commission Expenditures and Legislative Oversight

The speaker argues commissions are empowered with little legislative or public scrutiny and that attorney fees reveal broader waste. He calls for Governor-led accountability, full five-year expense reforms, and an audit of all vouchers to curb out-of-control spending.

Islature Tnese Commonwealth Attorney-General Metropolitan Board of Water Supply

Lynn Fire Threats Dimmed by Quick Action

A 3:10 am blaze at 15 Hanover street, a two story house owned by Isaac Wyman, caused about 2000 in damage and nearly claimed two families. Boarder S T Davis saved lives by dragging an oil stove out a window and smothering the flames after a second fire at 422 Washington street damaged a room with a newborn. Davis suffered severe burns while averting disaster.

Lynn Isaac Wyman Hanover Street Charles Wilson John O’brien Wilson S. T. Davis Washington Street Davis

Mrs Harriet Parker Drowns Themselves Off Marblehead Rocks

Mrs Harriet Parker aged 51 wife of Charles S Parker of Milford New Hampshire killed herself by diving off rocks near the Corinthian Yacht Club. Body found at 2 45 pm by youths. She had been in poor health and mentally impaired. She visited a sister before vanishing leaving husband and son. Remains identified at Undertaker Sweet's rooms.

Marblehead Harriet Parker Charles S. Parker Milford N. H Corinthian Yacht Club Parker John Bartlett George W. Grader Sweet

Wife of Lynn landlord dead at 67

Mary Brown wife of Sylvester Brown longtime landlord of the Trimountain House Nahant died suddenly at Hotel Oxford Lynn aged 67.

Lynn Mary Sylvester Brown Trimountain House Nahant Oxford

Salvation Oil Showcased For Wide Range Of Cures

The piece highlights Salvation Oil and its many claimed cures, noting its broad appeal and perceived effectiveness among users.

Puritana Endorsed by Officials and Public Figures

A New Hampshire secretary of the State Law and Order League Rev Asaph J Wheeler and Ex Senator John Hatch testify to Puritana cures for dyspepsia and related ailments. Other governors senators and bankers praise the remedy as a vital stomach righting discovery with broad health benefits.

Concorp N. H State Law and Order League of New Hampshire Asaph J. Wheeler Crosby Mr. Wheeler John Hatch New Hampshire Eugene E. Low

Ailsawald Survives Massive Wave Off Georges Shoal

The British steamer Ailsawald arriving from Hamburg was struck by a giant tidal wave near Georges Shoal. Seaman William Spoonger died, while James Spregle and Carl Rohrbark were badly injured. The ship pitched, flooded holds, and narrowly reached Philadelphia in heavy weather. The cargo likely damaged. injured sailors treated at hospital.

Philadelphia Hamburg Georges Shoal Jones Geary William Spoonger James Spregle Carl Rohrbark

George P. Carleton Dies at 73 in Groveland

George P. Carleton of Groveland died Saturday night at age 73 in Haverhill. A longtime railroad employee, he was appointed ticket agent at the Haverhill Georgetown & Newburyport line in 1850 and served in that role for about four decades. He belonged to C. C. Dana Lodge of Masons at Georgetown.

Haverhill George P. Carleton Groveland Haverhill, Georgetown & Newburyport C. C. Dana Lodge of Masons Georgetown

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