Billy Sunday Campaign Hits Boston in Churches
Al Saunders of Scranton arrives in Boston for three weeks of religious work in support of the Boston Sunday campaign. He spoke to 500 members of the Page Bible Class at Dudley Street Baptist Church, drawing attention with his tale that has captivated leading figures in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Saunders
Scranton
Penn
Billy Sunday
Boston
Greater Boston
Mr. Saunders
Dudley Street Baptist Church
J. Pierpont Morgan
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
New
Trail Hitter Turned to Sunday Sermons in Scranton
In Scranton in 1914 Mr. Saunders recounts a transformation from a lifelong skeptic and town scoffer to a churchgoer inspired by Sunday preaching. He recalls riding a path from habitual drinking to belief, sparked by a converted friend and the Tabernacle revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Saunders
Scranton
Rhoad's
Sunday
Waterville Mother Reports 30 Pound Gain from Medicine
Mrs Ida M Butters of Waterville Maine says she became stronger and gained 30 pounds after starting Father John’s Medicine. She credits the remedy with improving her health for housework and also notes successful use for her children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Ida M. Butters
Waterville
Father John
King Street
The Day of Rest SF Copyright 1816
A brief record notes copyright notice for The Day of Rest printed in 1816 by Press Publishing Co. of San Francisco. The item records a license assertion and copyright ownership details for the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Press Publishing Ca
Sunday Revival's Power Changes a Man and Boston
A first person account describes Billy Sunday sermons provoking tears in hardened men and a redemption arc. The narrator recalls alcohol, estrangement, and a dramatic tabernacle experience leading to a vow to seek Jesus Christ and work for revival in New England.
Several Sentenced for Espionage at Brussels
Ten persons convicted of espionage at Brussels, three executed, seven more condemned to death with sentences commuted to life imprisonment. Nineteen others receive various terms of imprisonment. Despatch cites Telegraaf via Amsterdam.
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London
Brussels
Reuter
Amsterdam
Telegraaf
Suffrage Parrot Banished From Movement
Petrach the suffrage parrot, after refusing to shout Votes for Women in a militant voice, is banished from Boston suffrage circles and sent to Chicago to await a new owner. The incident shocks supporters who mourn the loss of a mascot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrach
Boston
Chicago
Parrot Protest Shown By Boston Suffragists
Boston suffragists reacted to a publicity stunt while denouncing parrots. Rumors say four ardent suffrage members of bird clubs will resign and buy parrot plumage for spring hats. The idea of a parrot at suffrage HQ to cry Votes for women fell short as Petrach squawked only occasionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Petrach
Prohibition Predicted by Rev Dr Van Allen
The Rev Dr William H Van Allen of the Church of the Advent warned last night that prohibition is coming with the same inevitability as emancipation of the slave. He argued a drunkard is a slave whether drinking in a saloon or at the Somerset or University Club.
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Cambridge Street
Somerset Or
University Club
William H. van Allen
Church of the Advent
America
Good Government Association protest on Dillon reappointment
The Good Government Association released a letter to the Civil Service Commission protesting John H. Dillon’s reappointment as head of the park and recreation department. It details his career and highlights issues at Ward 19 playground, Commonwealth Avenue paving, and Franklin Park privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Good Government Association
Civil Service Commission
John H. Dillon
Park and Recreation Department
Dillon
Commission
Ward 19
Commonwealth Avenue
Franklin Park
Boston
Ward 19 accusation questions Dillon over park fund deal
The G G A accuses Dillon of lying deceit to secure 200000 for Ward 19 playgrounds and notes admissions in testimony before the Finance Commission and City Council. It cites bids for Commonwealth avenue repayment and Franklin Park privileges and urges Civil Service scrutiny of Dillon's qualifications and cost to Boston citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward 19
Dillon
Finance Commis
Robber Steals Watch Cash Check From Reading Man
A man entered the bedroom of George W. Jewett at 19 Lowell Street Reading yesterday morning and stole a gold watch $21 in cash a $40 check and a silver cigarette case. The burglar escaped via the kitchen door after Jewett shouted and no description could be given to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Jewett
Lowell Street
Reading
Jewett
Miss Jean Tatlock Dies From Runaway Injuries
Miss Jean Tatlock aged about 40 of New York died in a Danbury hospital after injuries suffered in a runaway accident near Redding. She had been visiting at the Georgetown summer home of New York artist A. F. Brinckerhoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Conn
Jean Tatlock
New York
Redding
A. F. Brinckerhoff
Georgetown
No Appeal Wanted by Dr Waite
A statement from Dr Arthur Warren Waite in his Tombs cell says he wants no appeal in his murder case. Waite declares he is satisfied with the verdict and will accept punishment, preferring its swift arrival. He also notes he does not want Chief Counsel Walter R Deuel or anyone else to appeal for him.
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New York
Arthur Warren Waite
John E. Peck
Grand Rapids
Walter R. Deuel
Waite
Waite Attends Tombs Services After Conviction
Waite shows diminished indifference after conviction moving to attend a morning chapel sermon by Rev. Dr. Callahan at the Tombs and a Christian Science lecture. He reads a Bible for hours, sings hymns well, and receives no visitors as his wife stays indoors at 195 Claremont avenue, avoiding contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watte
Wattte
J. Callahan
Calvary
Waite
Tie
Seven new bishops consecrated at Methodist conference
At Saratoga Springs New York seven new bishops and two missionary bishops were consecrated during the 27th general conference. The assigned sees include Seoul Chicago San Francisco Portland St Paul Pittsburg and Liberia Africa with Negro bishop Camphor among the latter. Delegates call the session one of the most important, aiming for church unification within four years perhaps by 1918.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Methodist Episcopal Church
Herbert Welsh
Seoul
Corea
Thomas Nicholson
Chicago
Adna Wright Leonard
San Francisco
Matthew Simpson Hughes
Portland
Ore
William Twitzjames Oldham
Buenos Ayres
Charles Bayard Mitchell
St. Paul
Minn
Franklin Hamilton
Pittsburg
Eben Samuel Johnson
Africa
Alexander Priestly Camphor
Liberia
Myers denounces preparedness parade at Tremont Temple
Rev Cortland Myers denounces Saturday's preparedness parade at Tremont Temple. He says the 40 000 to 50 000 marchers were foolish, overestimating their patriotism and service to the country.
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Cortland Myers
Tremont Temple
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Evangelist
Norfolk
Georges
Will
Washington Corner
Franklin
Providence
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Darwin
Bromfield ST
Tabernacle
Beckwith
Sargent
Ford
Waverly Bicycle
Sam’l J. Beckwith & CO
Washington St
Maurice Ketten
Rhoad
Billy
DuPont Powder Company
Jesus Christ
New England
Fenway—Ale
Supreme Ale
Fenway Breweries Co
Mass
Chicago Bird
van Allen
Park
Sion
Finance Commission
Marks Angell
Association
DR. Waite
Methodist
DR. Myers
Tremont Street
Flowerphone
Oxford
Eed Winkler’s
Portland Street
Ford Tire
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