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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1916

Page

9

Billy Sunday Demolishes Baltimore Booze Scene in Rally

Billy Sunday stirred 44 000 men in Baltimore and drew over 60 000 listeners as he railed against liquor. The evangelist denounced the booze trade with fiery language and urged water wagon pledges, predicting more sermons for men only and travel plans for the Boston campaign.

Baltimore Billy Tabernacle National Liquor Dealers' Association Personal Liberty League Boston Sunday Campaign Committee

Villa General and Band Gr 22 Fatally Hurt

In Queretaro on March 26 General Pedro Guzman and 22 band members were fatally hurt in a battle near Laguna and Dinamita. Ten prisoners were taken and summarily executed as government forces press the campaign against the Villistas.

Queretaro Pedro Guzman Laguna Dinamita Obregon Villistas

Feminism asserted by Charlotte Perkins Gilman at Ford Hall

Gilman urged that women must earn their own living to fulfill motherhood and civic duty. She argued freedom for women through conscious motherhood and the right to choose a husband, claiming society and humanity hinge on women’s broader participation beyond traditional roles.

Charlotte Perkins Gilman Ford Hall Mothers of Humanity

Mission for Married Women Opens in Roxbury

The Rev. Charles Crowe opened the mission for married women of St. Joseph's parish Roxbury in the church last night. More than 190 women attended. The mission continues through the week with masses at 5 and 6 a.m. followed by instruction and evening services at 7 45 o'clock.

Charles Crowe C. SS. R St. Joseph’s Parish Roxbury

Everett Woman Praises Var-ne-sis For Rheumatism Relief

Mrs. G. R. Parker of Everett Massachusetts reports a remarkable recovery from rheumatism of the joints after using Var-ne-sis. She says five years of immobility improved, fingers no longer deformed, and she now enjoys good health.

G. R. Parker Woodlawn St Everett Mass W. A. Varney Boston Lynn Boylston Street

Feeding Squirrels and Birds on Common Under Scrutiny

The Boston Common feeding of peanuts to squirrels and pigeons sparked a policy clash as police issue warnings for peanut shells on the grounds. Dr. Francis H. Rowley argues against prosecution, saying kindness to animals should prevail and shells are not serious refuse.

Park Street Francis H. Rowley American Humane Education Society Station 4 Leutenant Boston Rowley

Purse Presented to Father Barry at St Mary’s Hall

Alumni of St Mary’s Parochial School hosted a reception in Cambridge for Rev William J Barry former St Mary’s Church curate now pastor of St Joseph’s East Pepperell More than 80 parishioners attended J Edward Barry presented a purse on behalf of the church Rev Michael J Doody commended Father Barry for 17 years of service at St Mary’s including 11 years as school director He left St Mary’s eight days ago after a 17 year tenure as curate.

St. Mary's Parochial School St. Mary's Hall Cambridge William J. Barry St. Mary of the Annunciation St. Joseph’s Church East Pepperell St. Mary's Parish J. Edward Barry Father Barry Michael J. Doody St. Mary's St. Mary’s

Rindge Athlete Dies of Pneumonia

Sylvester Clayton McKinley, hockey team member of Rindge Technical School Cambridge and last year's baseball team captain, died yesterday of pneumonia at his home 5 Lee Street Cambridge. Funeral services will be held Tuesday.

Sylvester Clayton McKinley Rindge Technical School of Cambridge Lee Street

Three Men in a Boat Save Boy at Waltham River Rescue

Three men in a boat saved a small boy from the icy Charles River in the rear of Crescent street, Waltham. The boat and all four individuals later sank after cracking ice, but a large crowd pulled them to shore with ropes. The boy fled before being named.

Charles River Waltham Crescent Street Gus E. Litchfield King Lee Mr. Litchfield, Sr Ife

Beth Israel Hospital fundraiser nets $6276 in 18 minutes

Rep Simon Swig chaired a banquet at Talbot Hall Mechanics building where $6276 was raised in 18 minutes 40 seconds for Beth Israel Hospital remodeling. Danzig led the effort as association president with large gifts noted and auxiliaries pledging hundreds. Speakers included Standish Willcox Rabbi M M Leichler Alexander McGregor and Dr Charles Fleischer.

Simon Swig Beth Israel Hospital Association Talbot Hall Mechanics Beth Israel Hospital Hyman J. Danzig Standish Willcox Curley M. M. Leichler Alexander McGregor Charles Fleischer

Mrs Blum Dies on Street in Jamaica Plain

Mrs Eva Blum, 67, of 152 Holland Street Jamaica Plain, collapsed on the sidewalk on Paul Gore Street near her home. She was taken to City Hospital where doctors pronounced her dead and the body sent to the morgue. The widow lived alone.

Eva Blum Holland Street Jamaica Plain Paul Gore Street

Jilted Girl Fails in Death Attempt on Charles River

Dora A Hill a colored domestic attempted suicide last night in Cambridge. She chose a waist deep pool near the Gray and Davis factory after ice on the river resisted her. She later walked to a hospital and told police she was 24 and was jilted by her sweetheart.

Dora A. Hill Cambridge Charles River Miss Hill Gray & Davis Charles Thomas Shea Rowe Strathmore Road Brookline

Boy Dodges Boulder While Getting Drink

In El Paso Texas a ten year old boy William Breck son of Dr L M Breck narrowly escaped death when a boulder crashed through the roof as he rose to take a drink. The rock was blasted at a nearby reservoir site.

EL Paso Texas William Breck L. M. Breck

Taft Fends Off Wolves With Pocket Knife in Birch Wake

William C. Taft of Utica New York crossed Birch Wake eighteen miles east of Mesaba Minnesota when seven timber wolves attacked. Using only a pocket knife he killed two wolves and was badly scratched before two companions with rifles arrived and drove the animals away.

Mesaba Minn Birch Wake Here William C. Taft Utica N. Y Taft

Fielder Jones Keeps Bob Groom For Tigers Threat

Manager Fielder Jones decides to keep pitcher Bob Groom with the team despite earlier plans to send him to the minors Groom is expected to remain a feared opponent for the Detroit Tigers as he was in Washington.

Fielder Jones Bob Groom Washington Pielley Jones Groom Detroit Tigers Washington

New York Times Foresees Rising Clothing Prices

The New York Times explains that higher manufacturing costs will push retail clothing prices up. Merchants with $25 ranges will cap at $30 while top lines rise to $85, with: stronger brands likely to profit once the standard price floor moves. The piece notes buyers may accept higher prices even if costs fade later.

New York Times

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