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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1911

Page

2

The Affinity versus the Wife Sermon Shocks Hearers

Rev. Herbert S. Johnson of Warren Avenue Baptist Church argued that a man who deserts his wife for an affinity is despicable. He cited a Cambridge divorce suit where the husband claimed his wife kicked him and called him a liar, a dog, and a rotten egg.

Herbert S. Johnson Warren Avenue Baptist Church Cambridge

A New Way to Catch a Crook

Demonstrations by the General Acoustic Co. in Room 1116 Blake building at Temple Place and Washington Street will showcase the Dictograph and Acousticon devices. The display explains how the silent detective magnifies sound and aids hearing, inviting test demonstrations with no obligation.

Ohio Illinois Central Gary Indiana General Acoustic Co Blake Building Temple Place Washington Street

The Man Who Abandons His Wife for an Affinity

A preacher condemns men who desert their wives for a new love. He argues such acts betray children, self, and society, and that true fatherhood requires commitment. The says the deserted wife bears the deepest pain while animals protect their offspring.

Lawson to Appeal Gambling Charge in Plymouth Court Today

Thomas W. Lawson will appear in Plymouth County Superior Court today to answer a gambling charge. The case concerns offering tickets for a pony cart at Marshfield fair, not financial matters. Lawson was previously found guilty in another court and appeals for trial by jury hoping to take the case to the highest court.

Thomas W. Lawson Plymouth County Marshfield Lawson

President Murlin speaks at People's Temple in Boston

Dr. Lemuel H. Murlin, new president of Boston University, made his first public appearance in Boston at People's Temple. He spoke on having a good time in life and urged that the greatest pleasures are found by following Christ.

Murlin People’s Temple Lemuel H. Murlin Boston University Boston Marlin

Boston Opera House Plans Reveal Ambitious Season

Director Russell from New York outlines a three season vision for Boston Opera House with Foret Bleue and Tristan und Isolde among four major works. He highlights Paris Brussels Milan inspiration, a world class ensemble, three conductors and enhanced stage management, and promises new productions expanding local and international reach.

Boston Opera House Russell New York Europe Tosti Mr. Russell Boston Maeterlinck Debussy Pelleas Nice Marseilles Lyons Paris Spe Madames Lablanc Marcaux Maria Gay Ridder Lankow M. Caplet M. Devaux Weingartner

Naval Academy limits midshipmen to three sweethearts

Annapolis reports an academic board ruling that each midshipman may officially escort up to three young ladies to winter hops. The policy change follows a recent incident involving Miss Mary Beers and a nursery governess at the Yale professor's home, sparking talk of broader restrictions on flirting within the academy.

Annapolis Naval Academy Academy Mary Beers Yale

150 Ton Crane For Boston Navy Yard

The Navy Department selects Wellman Seaver Morgan of Cleveland to build the 150 ton floating crane for the Boston navy yard. It will be one of the largest government cranes, costing $287000 to construct, with Pearl Harbor as the only larger existing unit.

Boston Navy Yard Navy Department Wellman Seaver Morgan Company Cleveland Pearl Harbor

Observance of Father Mathew Birthday in Rathbone Hall

The anniversary celebration honoring Father Mathew, the Apostle of Temperance, drew a full house in Rathbone Hall Washington street under Hibernian Total Abstinence Association No 1. Edwin Mulready Massachusetts deputy probation commissioner spoke on the duties of Catholic citizens and the privileges of citizenship. John W O'Ryan of New Bedford was among the speakers.

Father Mathew Temperance Hibernian Total Abstinence Association No Rathbone Hall Washington Street Edwin Mulready Massachusetts John W. O’ryan New Bedford

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Digestive Relief

Advertises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for wind on the stomach and indigestion. Claims to attack gas making foods and improve nutrition, with a free trial package and a 50 cent price per box. References the company address in Marshall Michigan.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Building Marshall, Michigan

Life and achievements of Pather Mathew detailed

A narrative outlines the life of Pather Mathew and his achievements. Speakers included Thomas F. Lally of Jamaica Plain who urged support to spread the movement. The annual officer slate elected Maurice Dinneen as president for the seventeenth term.

Pather Mathew Thomas F. Lally Jamaica Plain Maurice Dinneen James E. MecConologue Elizabeth Roach Annie M. Cunniff Nellie V. Hackett Thomas FE. Lally Maurice Dinz Neen Michael Murphy B. J. Healy Co. J. Fay Frances Rose Fay Frances M. Bay

Five Men Die of Gas In Occidental Hotel Blaze

Five men were killed by gas asphyxiation in the Occidental Hotel on Dundas Street Toronto after midnight. Fire crews found the victims in the lobby and nearby rooms in a tragedy attributed to a gas leak or faulty heater. Investigators cordon off the scene as the city mourns the loss.

Toronto Ont Occidental Hotel Dundas Street

Victims Named After Fatal Jet Heater Gas Incident

Gas escapes from a jet and a small heater led to a fatal incident found this morning. Victims identified are Samuel Read, 82. George H. Knowles, 45. George Williams, 45. William Downs, 41. and William Allen, 60.

Samuel Read George H. Knowles George Williams William Downs William Allen

Rain postpones Bible Class Parade in Greater Boston

Rain postpones the annual Bible classes and churches parade with about 5000 planned marchers. Participants from Malden Beverly Revere and nearby areas arrived at the Common only to wheel about and countermarch to the railroad stations. The parade will form next Sunday at the same time and place.

Bible Classes Boston Malden Beverly Revere

Local Obituaries From Charlestown and Nearby Areas

Death notices record Henry B Carroll Nora Red, and others William F Galmy, William Paul Concannon, Bartholomew Coughlan, Thomas Forkin, William Keller, and Nancy MacDonald with funeral details. Services span St Catherine's Church Holy Cross Cathedral and other area parishes, with relatives invited and mass times noted.

Church of the Assumption Concannon Milton William Paul Patrick Annie Concannon Blue Hill Avenue Mays Brooklyn Coughlan Bartholomew Ellen Willam Coughlan Union Park Street Cathedral of the Holy Cross New Calvary Forkin Niagara Falls N. Y Thomas Forkin Michael Forkin Eller Street Dorchester St. Peter's Church Meet House Hill Keller Jamaica Plain Krealdence Egieston ‘ Street Fusenete William H. Keller MacDonald Cambri E McCarthy Roxbury John Johanna McCarthy Greenwood Park Antigonish Nova Scotia Malone City Hospital John James Malone Poe

Pastor Myers Denies Sensational Label in Tremont Temple Sermon

The Rev. Cortland Myers told Tremont Temple worshipers he is not sensational and would not liken congregants to vipers. He linked Wall Street and State Street to the temple and preached on "Rusted Money" citing the biblical rust of gold and silver as a warning while urging annual pledges for church support.

Wall Street State Street Sr. Myers Des Acan

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