Billy Sunday to Open Boston Revival on Huntington Avenue
The evangelist Billy Sunday will start his Boston revival on October 22 in a tabernacle to be built on the former American League baseball grounds on Huntington Avenue. The plan was settled yesterday when George Sunday, his son and business manager, and architect Joe Spekce traveled from New York to confer with local organizers.
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Sunday Party
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New York
Cambridge City Debates Tabernacle Move After Boston Action
In Boston an important matter was settled while Cambridge City Council again considered allowing the wooden tabernacle to come to Cambridge. The measure passed its second reading by nine votes to six, despite restrictions in Boston building laws.
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Cambridge City Council
Cambridge
Cassidy Thanks Post for Tre Mont Temple Coverage
Thomas F. Cassidy, vice-president of Friends of Irish Freedom, commends the Post for attention to their meeting at Tremont Temple and the coverage of events since the organization’s founding at the March 4 New York convention. Also notes Patriots' Day gathering at Fanueil Hall and expresses gratitude for the newspaper’s spirit and space. The page also lists yesterday’s baseball scores: Washington 15 over Detroit 3 and Philadelphia 4 over Cincinnati 3 with St. Louis 5 over Brooklyn 4 in the National League.
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Robert L. Norton
Tremont ‘Temple
Iotel Astor
New York
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Thomas F. Cassidy
Railroad strike averted for New Haven freight clerks
In New Haven Connecticut on May 16 the threatened walkout of 2200 freight clerks on the New York New Haven Hartford line scheduled for 2 PM tomorrow has been averted.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Wage dispute adjusted at railroad shop settlement
Federal commissioner of conciliation Rowland B Mahaney announced a wage dispute was happily adjusted as workers accepted General Manager C L Bardo's proposal. The plan increases wages by 64 percent with improved working conditions, and the committee's unanimous acceptance signals a cooperative future.
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Rector Denies Promise To Wed In Breach Suit
The Rev Charles Chase Wilson of the Church of Our Saviour Roslindale testified in U S District Court that he never promised to marry Laura Louise Johnson and denied any romantic intent. He admitted friendly contact including dancing telephoning visiting and traveling but said no affection was shown.
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Church of Our Saviour
Roslindale
United States District Court
Laura Louise Johnson
Courtroom hush follows college boys' amorous display
A solemn courtroom quiet settled after a moment of amusement over three college boys who exchanged glances and blushes. The scene shifted from laughter to a formal, restrained atmosphere as proceedings began.
Austrians Attack Italy's Royal Family
Rome, May 16. Austrian air raiders on Monday attempted to attack a train with Queen Helena and children of the royal household. The attack failed as Italian airships repelled the raid.
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Helena
Governor Signs Bill Capping Small-Loan Interest
Governor McCall signed a bill limiting monthly interest on small loans to three percent. The measure, introduced to the Legislature by Representative Charles F. Rowley of Brookline, aims to curb high lending rates.
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Charles F. Rowley
Brookline
Hughes Holds Big Lead in Vermont Primary Returns
In Vermont on May 16 Justice Hughes led Roosevelt two to one in early returns. Caledonia County counted 248 for Roosevelt, 234 for Hughes, and 140 for McCall. Other towns showed Roosevelt strength with scattered Roosevelt and Hughes votes as rain affected turnout.
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Blaze at Broad and High Streets burns building in district
Four alarms respond as a blaze in a downtown business building at Broad and High streets rapidly spreads. Fire crews battle the flames and evacuate tenants as smoke billows from the structure. No injuries reported to date.
Fire at Rossmore Hotel Sparks Rush of Guests
Three fire alarms sounded within 15 minutes at the six story Rossmore Hotel at the High and Broad streets junction. The blaze started on the fifth floor and rapidly spread to upper floors and the roof threatening neighboring structures. The Dodge Haley Company occupied the lower floor while Wright Illustrating and Engraving Company occupied the upper sections.
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Fire consumes Wright Company section as flames threaten Chase & Sanborn
Reserve Officer James F. Silva detected the blaze at the Wright Company, triggering alarms as flames leaped from the two upper floors. Firefighters faced hot air explosions and high winds driving fire toward 149 Broad Street, with dramatic rescues and aerial ladder operations as crews battled the blaze and feared collapsing walls.
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Wilson Explains Peace Motives to Washington Reporters
President Wilson privately reviewed his three years in the White House before Washington reporters at the National Press Club. He said America seeks peace, views the European war as beyond ordinary standards of responsibility, and noted the United States has grown into a great nation.
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Farm Near Boston Sought For River or Lake Site
A reader seeks a manageable farm about fifteen miles from Boston with a good auto road. The request calls for eight or ten rooms, a chauffeur’s house, and garage space for two or three cars, with Dedham as a possible location. Address C. K. T. Boston Post.
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Boston Post
Want Prison Goods Barred
The Boston Central Labor Union asks Mayor Curley to stop any attempts to introduce prison made goods in city departments under his control. The union cites plans to have Boston purchase prison goods and denounces council members backing a reduced municipal budget as contrary to workers welfare.
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Boston Central Labor Union
Boston
Treason Case In Bow Street Court For Casement and Beverly
Premier Asquith holds talks with Irish figures as Casement and Beverly face possible trial for high treason. Crown lawyers push to finish evidence and request holding them for trial in a higher court with a decision expected tomorrow.
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Roger Casement
Daniel J. Beverly
Bailey
Bow Street
Legal Experts See Small Doubt in Higher Court Defense
Legal observers tonight say there is slight doubt Sir Roger and Beverley will reserve their defence for the higher court. Defence counsel has questioned little in cross examination, letting the preliminaries run their course. Casement and Beverley show calm, with Sir Roger notably self possessed and cheerful most moments as spectators look on. Michael Flavin, Nationalist MP, and Casement friends, including women, are among the attendees. Casement himself appears to be entirely at ease.
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Beverley
Casement
Michael Flavin
House of Commons
Tralee
Anniversary roundup notes 1846 Mexican skirmish and Transylvania crossing
The item recalls American forces driving Mexicans from Matamoras in 1846 and marks a year since the steamer Transylvania completed an Atlantic crossing despite German threats to sink her.
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Transylvania
Atlantic
Boston Weather Forecast and Temperature Trend
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Wednesday rain then clearing. Thursday will be fair with little temperature change. Brisk winds become easterly then shift to southerly and westerly tonight or Thursday. Yesterday’s temperatures are listed from Thompson’s Spa with averages around 47 degrees.
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