New South Church Society Ends after Loyal Service
Dr Lorimer urges U S aid for Cuba as a cause of liberty. The New South Church Society held its final service at Legion Hall Huntington Avenue with remembrances of pastors and a sermon by Rev McDonald. The talk emphasized liberty over material aid and urged support for Cuba's independence.
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New South Church
Legion 1I
Huntington Avenue
Jen B. McDonald
William Philpipe Tilden
Old Bull Tavern
Ummer Street
Pperty
Benevolent Fraternity
Concord Hall
West Concordtreet
Tremont
Camden Streets
New South Church Society
Paul Revere
Thomas Appleton
Church of Unity
Legion Hall
Freedom and Autonomy in Cuba Debate
Dr Lorimer argues for Cuban freedom and autonomy within a free, law abiding Cuba. He contrasts autonomy with annexation and urges the United States to aid Cuba with benevolence, philanthropy, and Christian duty rather than self interest. He calls New England to support the cause and to help suffering Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Havana
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Canada
Australia
United States
Germany
England
France
Dr Lorimer Calls for Cuban Liberation Sermon
Dr Lorimer preached at Tremont Temple urging United States action to free Cuba in a message framed as international philanthropy. He opened the sermon with remarks on the humanitarian cause.
Inflammation of Eyes Cured by Pond's Extract
George A. Sherrin of New York describes a severe eye inflammation due to grippe. He used Pond's Extract per directions and was relieved within hours, with eyes fully well in under forty eight hours. He recommends the preparation to others with similar trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grippe
George A. Sherrin
New York
Lorimer on Cuba War Toll and Relief Effort
The speaker condemns the suffering of Cuban civilians while soldiers rest in Havana. He urges urgent relief despite political constraints and champions international philanthropy symbolized by the Geneva Cross over military force. He contrasts Germany and Russia threats to China with calls for humanitarian aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lorimer
Cuba
Havana
Spain
Germany
Russia
China
Enemies of the Home Sermon at Music Hall
Reverend Benjamin Fay Mills warned of marital pitfalls and rising divorces in the United States urging stronger marriage bonds and female financial independence. He cited Massachusetts reforms, numerous divorce venues, and the contrast with England, alongside callous labor conditions for women and children observed in Boston.
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Benjamin Fay Mills
Music Hall
United States
Massachusetts
England
Boston
Webster Place
Board of Health
Doctor’s Poor Handwriting Sparks Request for Copy
A humorous quip from Life magazine notes a customer asking for a prescription copy and the drudgery of deciphering a doctor’s handwriting. The pharmacist quips that the doctor should provide it, as illegible notes hinder immediate access.
Fels Naptha Soap Ad in Lukewarm Water
A brief product note from Fels & Co. Philadelphia urges using Fels Naptha soap dissolved in lukewarm water to complete a task before noon, claiming effectiveness even in winter.
Martian Invasion Excerpt From A Chronicle Of The War
The text recounts Martians arriving in cylinders attacking Concord and Boston with heat rays and black vapor. It follows the artilleryman and narrator in a beseiged Boston suburb, their attempts to survive in a tunnel and sewer, and moments of hope amid devastation. The narrative shifts to their rooftop reconnaissance and a wary plan to capture a fighting machine.
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Mars
Earth
Concord
Mass
Lexington
Waltham
Boston
Boston Harbor
Rector
The Dream of the Artilleryman Remains A Dream
A narrator recalls late night scenes after Martian encounter. He plays poker chess and drinks champagne with a called artilleryman. From a rooftop he sees Boston in darkness and a strange violet glow from Red Weed signaling Mars alongside a spectral city.
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Boston
Mars
Holy Land Pilgrimage Plans by Dorchester Pastor
The Rev. Peter Ronan of St. Peter's Dorchester announces a June departure for a rest and a pilgrimage to Palestine Egypt Greece and Rome He will celebrate mass at the Holy Sepulchre and visit his birthplace before returning to assign parish duties to Fr McGoldrick and assistants.
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St. Peter’s Church
Dorchester
Meeting House Hill
Peter Ronan
Father Ronan
Neptune
Plymouth Rock
Minot’s Ledge
Milton Lower Mills
Palestine
Holy Land
Christ
St. Peter’s
Egypt
Greece
Rome
Father McGoldrick
Halloran
Geary
Ronan
New York
Priest Fled From Honors Shocks New Jersey Parish
Father Martin Gessner pastor of St. Patrick's Church Elizabeth disappeared from his rectory on Friday amid a high profile parish and church wealth. Local authorities and church officials sought clues as investigators probed the missing priest case with no immediate leads.
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Father Gessner
Ste. Anne de Beaupre
Canada
Elizabeth
Corrigan
Wigger
New York
Martin Gessner
St. Patrick's Church
New Jersey
Russell Defends Vote After Saturday Council Session
Councilman A P Russell complains of unfair notoriety from Saturday extra session and media coverage. He emphasizes he is responsible only for his vote and denies influence over Republican colleagues. He praises Mr Mullen and Mr Connolly and says Republicans will run city business with occasional opposition to the Mayor.
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A. P. Russell
Mullen
Connolly
Conry
Post
Enforcing Sabbath Laws Targets Small South End Restaurants
Local authorities warn small restaurant keepers in the South End and Roxbury to comply with Sabbath laws. Officials urge adherence to regulations, indicating potential penalties for noncompliance and signaling intensified enforcement in those neighborhoods.
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South End
Roxbury
Sunday liquor and victualler law enforcement actions
Police in Division 5 arrested Annie Waters, 65, at 18 Norwich street for liquor sales and John C. Roxbury at 86 Harrison avenue drug Store for liquor sales. Several Armenian restaurant keepers were warned as officers enforce a rule requiring Sunday food service in stores open for Sunday sales, aiming to curb stopping restaurant business on Sundays.
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Division 5
Annie Waters
Norwich Street
John C. Roxbury
Washington Street
Harrison Avenue
New York Woman and Son Plan Oklahoma Railroad
Mrs Hettie Green a New York City financier and her son RE H R Green of Texas plan a new 300 mile railroad through Oklahoma connecting with Rock Island at Medford and FE H R Green line at Sherman or Paris Texas. He will visit Oklahoma next week to oversee the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Texas
Gulf
Seventeen Students Suspended Over Freshman Banquet Incident
Twenty three sophomores at State University of Iowa are suspended for their roles in stopping the freshman banquet two weeks ago. The event ended with several freshmen abducted and driven to the countryside. One female student suffered a knee injury during the struggle rendering her crippled for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
State University
Seven prisoners escape from Buchanan County Jail
Robbers flee through the women's ward and roof trap door at the Buchanan County Jail in St Joseph. They used a garden hose left in the jail to clear the roof and seven inmates escaped, two of whom are under indictment for highway robbery.
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ST. Josephs
Buchanan County
Lost Leg Boarding Train Near Manchester in 1920s Incident
David Kelley aged 38, formerly a farm worker near Laconia, tried to board the noon freight between Concord and Boston above Manchester. He fell under the wheels. his right leg was amputated at Elliot Hospital and he is expected to recover.
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Manchester
N. H
David Kelley
Laconia
Concord
Boston
Kelley
Elliot Hospital
Ocean Bluff Hotel at Kenne bunkport Burned
The Ocean Bluff House in Kennebunkport burned at 6 pm destroying a major summer hotel. Loss to Kennebunkport Seashore Company estimated at 75000 with two extensions and 350 rooms. Firefighting hampered by deep snow and zero temperatures as carpenters’ matches and rats are suspected ignition source.
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Kennebunkport
Ocean Bluff House
Kennebunkport Seashore Company
Clapp
Gibson & Sheverell
Haverhill
Mass
Boston
Portland
Maine
George G. Cross Hurt In South Boston Sleigh Accident
George G. Cross of Centre Street Jamaica Plain was riding with his family on Dorchester Avenue near Broadway when a cutter struck a rail at the New York Haven Hartford tracks. The sleigh tipped, Cross fell and struck his head, suffering a deep scalp wound. Dr. Belt attended him. he was taken to a friend’s home at 610 Fourth Street. He is 65.
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George G. Cross
Centre Street
Jamaica Plain
Dorchester Avenue
Broadway
Boston
New York
Haven & Hartford
Mr. Cross
Belt
Fourth Street
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Dr.lorimer
Rev. Mills
America
B. F. Mills
Fels & CO
Ton
H. C. Wells
Euchre
Burgundy
Dover
Berkeley
Peter Rowan
Dr. Bull
Russell
Common Council
Roxbury Victuallers
Hettie Green
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
Mit
Vernon
Arlinget
Phstascanen
Wanday
O Calafstina
Florida
D. NN. Bell
Washington St
Ocean Bluff
George G. Gross
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