Tenement House Sermon Upholds Thwarted Mercy Across Boston
The Rev. O P Gifford denounces tenement life and the sweating system from Brookline Church pulpit, urging Christians to act. He paints Boston and New York rooms crowded with paralysis, rheumatism, and filth where workers toil for pennies. He links disease, crime, and poverty to fashion and factory profits, urging moral reform and active aid.
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O. P. Gifford
Brookline Church
Christ
Baptist Church of
Boston
Dr. Baldwin
Baron Stow
Jerusalem
English
Bethel
New York
Arica
India
America
Dives
Earth
God
Casar
Heaven
Hell
Week of Prayer for Young Men Opens Worldwide
The annual week of prayer and praise for young men began yesterday, observed by the Young Men's Christian Associations worldwide. It ends Saturday at midnight and is endorsed by the Worlds Conference in Amsterdam. The American International Convention founded it, with growth shown from 1866 to present, including more associations, members, buildings, funds, and programs across India, Japan, Brazil, and other lands.
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Conference of Young Men’s Christian Associations
Amsterdam
India
Japan
New York
United States
Canada
Brazil
Kansas City
Sermon on Christian Principle in Mercantile Affairs
The Warren Avenue Baptist Church preacher Robert McDonald warned that pursuit of wealth without faith corrupts business. He blamed weak early education and permissive mothers for embezzlement and forgery, urged practical Christianity in daily life, and cautioned that honest church members can still hide misdeeds. He urged home training and discipline to prevent crime and defend moral virtue.
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Robert McDonald
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
Boston
Tragedy in Denver Ends in Suspected Murder Suicide
Samuel Stolling, who had brought his Chicago wife to Denver, was shot by Miss Lucy Swarthouse after a violent quarrel over infidelity. The wife, nearby, rushed in to hear Swarthouse proclaiming Sam killed himself, as Stolling lay dead with a broken leg. Swarthouse was arrested in the domestic crime.
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Denver
Col
Samuel Stolling
Chicago
Lucy Swarthouse
Stolling
Swarthouse
Miss Swarthouse
New Home Sewing Machine touted with playful rhyme
A lighthearted ad style line claiming “Baby Ruth” rhymes with truth and suggesting buyers would be happier owning a New Home Sewing Machine. The fragment hints at a promotional slogan in a vintage ad context.
Berle Denounces Bank Failure in Brighton Sermon
A large Brighton Congregational Church audience heard Rev. A A Berle critique the recent Maverick Bank collapse. He blasted the fraud, political influence, and coddling of thieves, arguing the nation faces divine justice for tolerating corruption and weak banking oversight.
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A. A. Berle
Brighton Congregational Church
Mr. Berle
Commonwealth Avenue
North End
God of Justice
Massachusetts
Macbeth at the Globe with Modjeska in Lady Macbeth
Mme. Modjeska closes her Globe engagement with a refined but restrained Lady Macbeth. John A. Lane's Macbeth shows intelligence yet imperfect text. ensemble support from Thalberg, de Lusson, Howard Kyle, and Beaumont Smith elevates the company. Overall, acting shines, though some stage pictures and the witches' arrangements disappoint.
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Macbeth
Mme. Modjeska
Lady Macbeth
Macduff
Mr. Thalberg
Malcolm
de Lusson
Howard Kyle
Beaumont Smith
Carter
Rosie
Rosse
Wadsworth Harris
Lenox
C. T., Coprland
Arlington St Chunch and William Ellery Channing Sermon
A historical local item notes William Ellery Channing preaching at the Historic Old Federal Street Church, highlighting a Postal Office mission’s propaganda work, with good music and large congregations reported.
Founders Day Observed at Mt Holyoke College
Founders Day observed at Mt Holyoke College with decorated parlors and chapel. Mary Lyon portrait displayed. Acting president Mrs Elizabeth Storrs Mead presided. Sermons and remarks by Rev Dr Buckingham Rev Dr Thomas Laurie Dr William S Tyler Barnham and others. Notable visitors included Dr S D Brooks and Mrs Brooks, Rev Dr Laurie, Mrs Keith, Miss Eastman, and Dr Isurnham.
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Springfield
Mt. Holyoke College
Mary Lyon
Elizabeth Storrs Mead
Buckingham
Mt. Holyoke
Thomas Laurie
Providence
R. L
Miss Lyon
William 8
Tyler
Amherst
Barnham
S. D. Brooks
L.S. Brooks
Laurie
Keith
Braintree
Sarah Eastman
Dana Hall
Wellesley
Isurnham
Alfred M. Williams Retires as Providence Journal Editor
The Providence Press Club honored Alfred M. Williams for twenty five years of newspaper work and retirement from the Providence Journal editorship. About seventy guests from city and state official circles attended a reception and dinner with speakers praising his service and leadership of the Journal.
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Providence
Fl. L
Press Club
Alfred M. Williams
Providence Journal
Williams
Journal
Patrick Collins
Boston
Smith
George
Durfee
Carpenter
van Slyck
Arlington Street Church Echoes Federal Street Heritage
Sunday at the Arlington Street Church in Boston blends historic Unitarian legacy with a welcoming, broad gospel. The article notes the old Federal Street pulpit, current pastor Brooke Herford, notable ministers, and a strong choir led by organist Joshua Thippen, plus extensive Post Office Mission outreach and simple, airy architecture that invites all.
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Arlington Street
Federal Street Church
William Ellery Channing
Federal Street
Boston
William Kiery Channing
Hoston
England
London
Hillside Chapel
Arlington Church
Sunda
Joshua I’hippen
Jennie Patrick Walker
Gertrude Edmands
Carl Pflueger
Sullivan A. Sargeant
John Mason Little
Charles G. White
H. E. Barney
Post Office Mission
Friends and Inquirers
Church of
God
Libel Case Over Wages on Schooner D D Winchester
In United States District Court the libels by seven crew members against the schooner D D Winchester for wages were partially sustained. Oliver Lewis led damages at 17.41 dollars, Herbert Reed 9.58, Henry Hastings 3.15, Thomas Walsh 7.31, Joseph Winn 55.95, and Sianny Dingley 40.74, while libels for Bowes Welsh and Ernst were dismissed without costs. Stagg football team members spoke at a Somerville YMCA meeting on the “All-Round Man” concept, urging balance between athletics and other life facets.
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United States District Court
Nexson
Oliver Lewis
Thomas H. Walsh
Joseph Winn
Sianey Dingley
John Bowes
Patrick Welsh
John M. Ernst
Tall and Morrison
W. A. Pew
Constitutional challenge to oleomargarine law in habeas case
Supreme Judicial Court considers William A. Plumley habeas corpus petition claiming the oleomargarine law's sale prohibition conflicts with US commerce powers. Arguments note improper remedy, court discretion on writs, and that a void Municipal Court judgment may justify habeas relief. Hearing set for next sessions with listed cases.
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William A. Plumley
United States
Congress
Tis
Attorney-General
E. B. Powers
H. M. Ayrs
A. E. Fillsbury
Commonwealth
Bankers Commit Death by Own Action in Bern
In Bern on November 8 the Friedlaender and Sommerfeld banking house collapsed amid ties to Hirschfeldt and Wolff brokers. Sigmund Sommerfeld and his son Felix shot themselves in their office after deciding they were hopelessly embattled. Felix died. Sigmund survived.
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Bern
Friedlaender & Sommerfeld
Hirschfeldt & Wolff
Sigmund Sommerfeld
Felix
A Drama and a Kirmis at North Russell Church
W R Chamberlain a San Francisco missionary gave a dramatic rendering of Lazarus and the Rich Man at the A M E Zion Church North Rus sell street. A Kalendar Kirmis will be held Thanksgiving week Nov 23 27 to raise funds to meet the mortgage on the property with 10 cent admission each evening.
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A. M. E. Zion
North Russell Street
W. R. Chamberlain
San Francisco
North Russell
Park Sisters Quartette to entertain at Weiss Memorial Hall
The Park Sisters Instrumental Quartette will perform at Weiss Memorial Hall on Tuesday at 8 o clock. Frank G. Reynolds the humorous impersonator will join for a pleasant entertainment free to members of the institute.
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Park Sisters
Weiss Memorial Hall
Frank G. Reynolds
Institute
Scythia Brings Ten Saloon Passengers Into Boston
The Cunard steamer Scythia left Liverpool and reached Boston Light Saturday evening, docking at East Boston Sunday morning. It carried a full cargo plus ten saloon passengers, 57 second cabin, and 160 storage. Names on the passenger list include Miss Lucy Wadsworth, Miss Coolidge, Miss Eliza Goovin, Miss Edrath Hulh, Mr. Janes Russell, Mrs. James Russell, and Miss T. Daniel.
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Scythia
Boston
East Boston
Sacon
Pool
Arriv
Misa Lucy Wadsworth
E. Field
Viss Bk
J. Wadsworth
Miss Coolidge
Eliza Goovin
Edrath Hulh
Janes Russell
Anna Luce
James Russell
T. Daniel
Cambridge Judge Ill With Typhoid Fever Sees Worsening Condition
Judge C. F. Sanger of Cambridge, ill with typhoid fever, was reported markedly worse yesterday afternoon. Dr. Stevens and a Boston physician held a consultation and described his condition as decidedly alarming. By early morning he remained very low.
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C. F. Sanger
Cambridge
Stevens
Boston
Boston Five Cents Savings Bank run report
The run on the Boston Five Cents Savings Bank was deemed unfounded by examining commissioners. They found the bank has an immense surplus and access to 1,500,000 dollars to cover liabilities, rebutting depositor panics and fears.
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Boston Five Cent Savings Bank
Boston Five Cents Savings Bank
Appalachi an Mountain Club to Convene at MIT
The 128t corporate meeting of Appalachi an Mountain Club will be held Wednesday at 3 30 in room 11 Rogers Building MIT. Councillors reports will be heard and J B Harrison secretary of New Hampshire Forestry Commission will speak on Open Places for Public Resort. Botanical exhibit runs the second week in December.
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Appalachian Club
Appalachian Mountain Club
Rogers Building
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
J. B. Harrison
New Hampshire Forestry Commission
Trustees of Public Reservations of
Massachusetts
Forest Fires Ravage Connecticut Mountains
Wavereery Conn Nov 8 Forest fires raged Saturday and Sunday on Beacon Falls mountains killing nearly one hundred horses. Fires spread from young timber lands threatening farm houses and High Rock Grove buildings. A special train of sixty men was sent from Waterbury to fight the flames as 250 acres along the Nantatuck railroad were burned, largely owned by the railroad company.
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Wavereery
Conn
Mountains Des
Beacon Falls
High Rock Grove
Waterbury
Nantatuck
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