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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1898
Page
8
Dr Lorimer spoke at Tremont Temple on Zola in Paris and his trilogy. He examined the priest figure, the critique of religion, and the clash between faith and science, noting Zola's use of pen to attack belief while questioning humanity's future.
Mrs McKinley will host an luncheon for Brook Hall Seminary alumnae at her home. A special two car train via the Baltimore and Ohio is provided. The party is expected to number several dozen guests.
In the Federal building a tense court scene unfolds as Bram's fate dominates the trial for the Herbert Fuller tragedy. Jurors take a break on a bus ride while witnesses Monks Brown and Lohenc recount events in Rotterdam and a chart room confrontation with Bram.
Mrs Everett Culver appeared in a Navarro Street West 59th Street apartment as Carmencita during an amateur vaudeville with a banner on her gown reading To hell with Spain. The audience cheered as the Star Spangled Banner was sung, unaware the legend was pinned by a mischievous brother.
The fiftieth anniversary of modern Spiritualism was observed by the Boston Spiritual Temple and the Boston Spiritual Lyceum at Odd Fellows Hall. Three meetings drew overflow crowds with musical selections and talks on spiritualist work by J. B. Hatch Sr Charles Harding A P Blinn and H D Barrett. F A Wiggin delivered tests and messages including one from Rev Phillips Brooks. J C F Grumbine spoke on the eyelon of Spiritualism and the link between material and divine mind.
The W. E. Russell Club of Ward 2 plans its first annual ball at Lyceum Hall on April 11. The club includes many Ward 2 leaders and officials, with the mayor and others expected to attend.
Detective Docherty believes arrest of William Davis alias Buck Davis in Troy ties him to the Schenectady killing of patent attorney George R. Blodgett. A prior Washington county burglary-larceny warrant dated March 8 1898 led to the capture. Docherty says Davis’s presence in Schenectady the day before the crime strengthens the case and refuses to disclose further evidence.
The Rev Geeks M. P. Bowns a Methodist Episcopal minister has converted to Roman Catholicism after a Paulist Fathers mission. His ancestors included prominent Methodist preachers in England and the United States. He was baptized Catholic after instruction and may pursue priestly studies.
London reports misfire on Lord Salisbury stepping from the foreign office as his private room is cleaned of papers since Christmas. Health update says diabetic symptoms lessen with hope he resumes some duties in a few weeks.
Division 19 A O H members gathered for a 7 2 mass at St Patrick's Church Dudley Street with 100 attendees led by President Joseph F Madden. They marched from Williamsall Hampden and Albany streets and sat in the centre aisle for the service celebrated by Rev Father Gallagher.
A telegram from the governor reports Kong besieged for fifteen days by 8000 Sofas under Chief Samory. Colonel Caudrelier leads a French force marching to lift the siege and reach the garrison.
Chicago March 27 Fanny Davenport too ill to perform at the Grand Opera House yesterday and next week’s engagements are canceled. Davenport suffers nervous prostration after overwork with Fedora abandoned Tuesday night and two performances carried off the stage.
Mrs. Lizzie M. Cheever and her sister Miss Ella Hall announce plans to travel from Boston to Dawson City via Seattle and Dyea to seek fortune in the Klondike. They aim to adapt dressmaking and possible hotel or mining work, trust their riding and firearms skills, and face sub Arctic hardships with courage.
Professor Fay S. Baldwin of Boston University spoke at the Day Church on Shawmut Avenue on government in large cities. He warned that party lines and state interference dilute local responsibility and urged home rule to curb city evils while noting urban growth boosts manufacturing and hurts farming.
Rev. Frank S. C. Wicks spoke on the idea of the manly man at a vesper service of the Young Men's Christian Union in Brighton. Musical selections were performed by Mrs. Robert as is and other soloists.
The Hebrew Democratic Club of Ward 8 convened at 41 Barton street with Nathan Gelman presiding. The group planned to resume political work and discuss motions proposed by Benja Eas Soares and Wels.
Robert McGregor a 70 East Lincoln Street carpenter and noble grand of Oriental Lodge 10 I O O F died after a collision with an electric car at Washington and Laconia streets. He never regained consciousness at City Hospital. His funeral will follow Odd Fellows rites. His father lives in Malden.
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