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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1916

Page

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Boston Campaign Day Totals Reported in Sunday Events

The document lists daily collections across multiple cities during a Sunday campaign, with Boston showing 2391.00 dollars for the day and a total to date of 22677.51, alongside figures for Philadelphia Detroit Kansas City Baltimore and Syracuse. The record contrasts tenth day results in various cities and notes previous collections totaling 20286.51.

Boston Philadelphia Detroit Miiocerese Kansas City Baltimore Syracuse

U Boat Threat Worsens War Tension From Berlin Despatch

Washington reports a Berlin despatch hints at possible new complications with Germany over Uboat warfare, raising the already serious wartime situation.

Wasington Berlin Germany

Prays for England’s destruction at memorial for Manchester martyrs

Peter Golden of New York roused Franklin Union with a fiery memorial talk on the 49th anniversary of the Manchester martyrs execution. He urged annihilating England and forming an Irish Republic, predicting a forthcoming rebellion armed with rifles and warning Britain’s fate. Luke Dillon of Philadelphia spoke, noting long Clan Na Gael tenure and a past English imprisonment.

Peter Golden New York Franklin Union Allen Larkin O'Brien Manchester England Republic of Ireland John Redmond Clan-Na-Gael United States Great Britain Brin Ireland Parnell Luke Dillon Philadelphia

Jack London Wrote From California to Dunn Before Death

In Pittsfield on November 23 J Allan Dunn of Homeland Lanesboro reports receiving a letter from Jack London likely his last. London outlined plans to visit Dunn for Thanksgiving in the Berkshires. Dunn, a close friend, recalls Londons kind nature and help to many.

Pittsfield J. Allan Dunn Lanesboro Jack London London Mr. Dunn Berkshires Dunn

Diplomatic note warns of renewed German American tensions

The despatch, passed through strict censorship, warns that complications may recur in German American relations. It cites American inquiries led by Joseph C. Grew, noting ten questions filed with five still unanswered including the Marina case and the liner Arabia amid American deaths.

Germany Joseph C. Grew Marina Arabia

Discovery of a New Comet by Rev Joel H Metcalf

Harvard College Observatory announced the discovery by Rev Joel H Metcalf of Winchester who now has four comets. The faint comet was found by photography on November 21 and reported with precise celestial coordinates and daily motion details.

Joel H. Metcalf Winchester Harvard College Observatory Metcalf Greenwich

Diet squad gains weight in 40 cent meals trial

In Chicago on November 3, Dr. John Dill Robertson weighs the 12 participants in a 40 cent per day living experiment. He considers cutting to 35 cents to strengthen proof as all members report feeling well nourished and satisfied after three days.

Chicago John Dill Robertson

California I Love You Selected for Inaugural Parade

In San Diego on November 23 President Wilson agreed to have the United States Marine Band perform California I Love You in the inauguration parade. F G Kaufman, exhibition superintendent, wrote the request, and Secretary Tumulty replied that the selection would be played on inauguration day.

San Diego Cal California Wilson United States Marine Band F. G. Kaufman Tumulty

Young wife branded as a falsifier in court scene

Asta Asche, 20, twice married, sat before Supreme Court Justice Cohalon as doctors and lawyers labeled her a pathological prevaricator and victim of psychic neurosis. The young bride of six weeks wept and kept to a name she denies, lingering in modern attire and nervous strain.

New York Asta Asche Supreme Court Cohalon

Separation suit filed in case against Herman Asche

Mrs. Asche sues for separation alleging five pounds weight loss during six weeks of honeymooning and Herman Asche counter-sues for annulment accusing her of marrying for money. Attorney calls witness remarks and questions test the insanity claim while court defers psych expert input to alienists.

Herman Asche Gustav Lange Asche

Trail-Hitters Rally 1440 Respond as Billy Sunday Calls

Billy Sunday urged trail-hitters at the Tabernacle to join a massive audience of 17,000 men. Fourteen hundred forty men answered the first day, setting new conversion-response records for a single service and for initial calls in multiple cities including Boston.

Billy Sunday the Tabernacle Boston

Attendance Figures From Sunday Meetings

Afternoon attendance 8 000, evening 17 000, total day 25 000. Overall day turnout 263 000. Previous attendance not shown. Gate totals list 64s vee s est 288 000.

Evangelist draws record crowd at Tabernacle revival

Paul Waitt reports 1440 men answered the call at a Sunday Tabernacle revival led by the baseball evangelist. The scene surpassed all previous campaigns with unprecedented turnout and fervent prayers as Cold Boston joined in, breaking revival records.

Sunday Tabernacle Christian Army the Tabernacle Boston

Billy Sunday Preached to Seventeen Thousand Enthralled Audience

Seventeen thousand men attended last night and, under Sunday’s oratory, were reportedly stirred to tremendous action. Continued on Page 16 First Column.

Billy Sunday

Four alarms answer South End blaze at Badger block

Fire swept the rear of the five story Badger block at 535 537 Albany street burning through the upper floors after breaking out early this morning. Firemen from nearby companies responded with four alarms and prevented spread to adjacent structures.

South End Albany Street Plympton Wareham

Fire engulfs Badger block sparks multiple blazes

Four alarms were sounded as firemen battled for nearly two hours to control a blaze that started on the Badger block third floor. Damages estimated from 50 000 to 75 000 dollars. East wind and blocked Albany street hindered access and threatened nearby lumber yards and tenants while embers sparked scattered fires.

Albany Street Malden Street Harrison Avenue Badger Block Plympton Street

President Wilson Sidelined by Cold in White House

Washington November 23 President Wilson cancelled engagements and stayed in his bedroom with a slight cold. Senator elect Gerry of Rhode Island was to meet him among a dozen visitors. If improved, the Friday Cabinet meeting may proceed as planned.

Washington Wilson Elect Gerry Rhode Island

Stolen Harriman Jewels Found After Two Arrests

Jewels valued around $60,000 stolen from Mrs. Edward H. Harriman in New York on November 13 were recovered tonight after two arrests. Arthur P. Daggett of Larchmont and Orville Daggett of Brooklyn were jailed at police headquarters on theft charges.

New York Edward H. Harriman Arthur P. Daggett Larchmont N. Y Orville Daggett Brooklyn

Roosevelt leads revolt rumor aims at Wilson in US

Despatch from El Democrata in Chihuahua City reports rumors of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt heading a revolt in several US states to overthrow President Wilson. Officials and diplomats doubt the claim, calling it a canard of the yellow press, with the American ambassador checking the truth with Washington.

EL Paso Texas Roosevelt Wilson el Democrata Chihuahua City Mexico City Theodore Roosevelt Washington

Fireman Near Death After Tremont Street Fire

A $10 blaze on Tremont Street injured John F. Foley of Engine 3 Bristol street and Harrison avenue. Foley was hurled from the engine while turning Waltham Street and fell unconscious on returning to the engine house. He is in serious condition at City Hospital.

Tremont Street John F. Foley Bristol Street Harrison Avenue Foley City Hospital Waltham Street Tremont

Baby Named William Sunday Moore in Boston

The infant son of Charles Moore of Chelsea is named William Sunday Moore due to the birth on the Sabbath and the opening of Billy Sunday’s Boston revival. He is the first baby in Greater Boston named for the evangelist.

Billy Sunday Boston Charles Moore Chester Avenue Chelsea William Sunday Moore Greater Boston Evangelist

Allies Making Gains North of Monastir

Russian troops flood into Rumania to stem the Teuton invasion as Craiova falls and Bucharest faces threat. Von Falkenhayn's forces push toward the capital with momentum, while Greece rejects Allied demands amid the mounting war pressure.

London von Falkenhayn Craiova Monastir Greece Rumania Bucharest

German Romanian Campaign Seen With Setbacks In 1916

British war office analysis says German efforts to push through Craiova and Predeal Pass faced heavy resistance. Romanian and Russian actions include rail line disruption and rugged terrain limiting advance. Austro German troops pour in on Craiova while Dobrudja retreat continues and Wallachia reaches a stall.

Craiova Falkenhayn Craiova Dobrudja Teutons Wallachia British War Office F. B. Maurice War Office Hindenburg Rumania

Mexicans Ash for Two Weeks' Recess

Atlantic City N J November 23 Mexican members of the Mexican American joint committee ask a two week recess to present to General Carranza the United States border control proposals.

Atlantic City N. J Joint Committee Carranza

Russians Lose Great Battleship Imperatritsa Maria

Petrograd reports the loss of the dreadnought Imperatritsa Maria of 22 500 tons after an internal explosion. Official notice says the ship sank and two hundred crew members are missing.

Petrograd London Russia

Russian dreadnought Imperatritsa Maria sinks after explosion

Reuters dispatch reports that on Oct 20 a fire and internal explosion in the forward magazine of the Imperatritsa Maria caused the battleship to sink after attempts to flood the magazines. About 149 sailors are missing and 64 killed. most of the crew were saved. The ship, launched in 1914, displaced 22,500 tons with a 1000-man crew and heavy armament.

London Reuter Petrograd Imperatritsa Maria Berlin Sulina Feodossia Danube

Hatchery Superintendent dies after deer attack in Maine

John F. Stanley of Auburn, 78, who supervised the state fish hatchery there for about 20 years, died from injuries after being attacked by a buck deer he had cared for over four years in Lewiston. He was born in Dixfield.

Lewiston John F. Stanley Auburn Dixfield

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