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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1900
Page
2
Dr. George C. Lorimer of Tremont Temple delivered a morning sermon on The Position and Peril of Present Protestantism. He warned that a church machine culture risks hindering progress, urging reliance on the protecting spirit of God and citing historical examples. He also discussed from a theological angle.
A cache of testimonials extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a reliable cure for dyspepsia and related digestive troubles. Endorsements from A Ellms and Chas. F. Buzzell of South Sudbury mass and Mrs Jas Barton of Toronto claim relief after taking the tablets. Medical and pharmacist support is cited, noting safety for children and adults and broad effectiveness against sour stomach heartburn and gas.
The Day of Atonement is marked by fasting and devotion across temples with services in Temple Adath Israel and Temple Chabei Sholom. Rabbis Fleischer and Lassker lead rites, while orthodox congregations begin at sunset and endure a solemn fast until Wednesday. Kol Nidre echoes as worshippers seek pardon and repentance.
Rev Charles M Sheldon preached at Berkeley Temple on a man's worth in five areas. He contrasted Parliament voting 63 million pounds for war with far less support for sanitation of London slums. He asked five questions: worth to yourself home state church and God, noting angels may not rejoice at war gains.
A speaker envisions papers across major U S cities adopting Christian journalism to promote temperance and righteousness, arguing for a press aligned with moral reform and virtuous conduct.
The Presbyterian Church of Piqua Ohio has extended a call to Rev James T Black pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of East Boston. Black is expected to decide and may accept the call to Piqua Ohio, one of the denomination’s largest churches.
Italian Catholic observance celebrated with a forenoon parade by ten benevolent societies, a Roma Band concert in North Square, and vespers in the evening. D Leopoldo Buono, Michael Russo, Michael Celuta, Pietro Pesa and Pasquale Picardi led the arrangements. A Carbone marshaled the parade through principal North End streets.
Brooklyn minister Rev James H Humphrey preached that disasters will strike Boston and the United States within eighteen months as divine punishment for white oppression of Black people. He claimed Galveston's 1900 tragedy was a Texas-led punishment and warned of further calamities unless racial injustice ends.
An advertisement extols GOLD DUST for efficient autumn cleaning. It claims the product lightens chores from rubbing lace curtains to scrubbing woodwork, noting overnight soaking of lace and dirt removal. The pitch emphasizes ease, economy in the large package, and the idea of Gold Dust as the greatest worker for the home.
In Marlboro the State branch of the American Federation of Labor opens a three day meeting in Hunter's Hall at 10 am with about 100 of the 118 state trades unions represented. President Jonas Weener will call to order, Philip Byrne will welcome, and reports from D. D. Driscoll and Frank K. Foster are expected.
The Maplewood Swedish Methodist Church in Malden was dedicated after remodeling. Rev Carlander preached to a large congregation in the morning, with former pastors speaking. In the afternoon a platform meeting featured Presiding Elder Mansfield.
At a Saturday night meeting in Tonti Hall South Boston the South Boston branch of the United Order of Teamsters elected officers including President M J Buckley Vice President W F Walton Recording Secretary T F Gallagher Treasurer Thomas F Brown Conductor Joseph H Sager Warden W J Hoadley The officers were installed by B J Toole General Organizer A mass meeting will be held next Sunday.
Rev. Charles M. Sheldon preached at Shawmut Church, urging that railroads saw mills and groceries must serve for God’s glory. He warned business allegiance to the Golden Rule is rare, noting less than ten percent of Boston commerce adheres, and called for a Christian statesmen school in the city.
A Hebrew mass meeting in Prospect Hall Cambridge decided to build a Hebrew school and synagogue costing between 20 000 and 30 000 dollars with capacity for 300 to 400 pupils. Located near Central square on Prospect or Essex Streets, construction would start in about three months. The Cambridge House of Israel Association called the meeting, attended by about 300 Hebrews from Cambridge and vicinity. Discussions spanned German Hebrew and other languages.
In Cambridge a speaker noted the suburb lacked a Jewish school while Boston area rabbis drew applause. Isaac Naeson spoke on financing by donation counting toward seat purchases, and Henry Green said Somerville Hebrews would help erect the new building. Lt. Polack was the evening’s standout orator.
In this city 3000 Hebrews live and the Jewish Ladies' Educational Association led a plan to establish a Jewish school. They donated $50 to start the project and pledged to cover ongoing running expenses.
By unanimous assent it was voted to build. A committee led by Max Matthews and including Henry Green B E Levin I L Polack and others was appointed to find a suitable site and report. More than $2000 was subscribed before the audience left the hall.
Boston sympathizers rally for Ireland general election fund with Archbishop Williams among latest subscribers donating 10 dollars. Subscriptions from Rev. Denis O Callaghan and Rev. A J Teeling noted. Meeting to begin 8 PM with speakers including General P A Collins Congressmen Naphen and Fitzgerald and others.
The Irish Labor Party is determined to play a prominent part in the elections, signaling organized protest and active campaign strategy. The article notes party mechanisms, leadership stance, and anticipated influence on voter turnout.
Dr Henson of the Quincy House will publicly heal the sick by laying on of hands at the Methodist Church on Bromfield Street every weekday morning from 10 to 11 o clock starting Tuesday October 2. The event is free to all, offered for those out of work. Admission to the church and treatment is free. consultations for paying patients are available at the Quincy House from 9 to 6, Sundays 10 to 1.
A letter from Mayor John Daly of Limerick denounces parliamentary agitation and urges Irish self government. The Labor party circular urges citizens to elect national representatives who can legislate for Ireland, develop local industries, and resist London control, arguing for independence if England refuses.
Yesterday fair attendance at Gaelig School on 1161 Washington street saw six new names added to the roll. Superintendent P J O Daly announced next Sunday will start a dialogue on the Irish language for copying on the blackboard and three prizes for children under 12 at the Aonach to be held in Boston area in August 1901. Songs readings and recitations in Irish and English closed the session led by Patrick Casey Miss Ellen Keohane Michael O Sullivan Daniel Sullivan P M Daly and P J O Daly.
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