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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1919

Page

8

Wilson Likely Rejects Third Term Amid Illness Rumors

Washington reports say President Wilson’s illness ends any third term plans. Dr Grayson notes recovery is slow and the President prefers seclusion, exercises rarely, and fears overexertion as time in office weighs on his nervous system and public duties.

Washington Grayson Roosevelt Dr. Grayson Colonel Roosevelt Wilson Mr. Wilson Europe Lfe

Three Generations of Brigham Preach at Grove Hall

In Grove Hall Universalist Church yesterday three generations of the Brigham family preached sermons marking an epochal event. The service included a presentation of $200 in new bank notes to Rev. W. W. Brigham, half of a salary increase pledged by parishioners.

Grove Hall Universalist Church Brigham W. W. Brigham W. L. Brigham California L. W. Brigham Chicago W. B. Brigham Dorchester

Brigham Family Reunites in Pulpit Pledge at Universalist Church

A packed church witnessed a historic reconsecration as three generations of the Brigham family, all ordained Universalist ministers, preached from the same pulpit. California, Chicago, and Vermont were represented as the elder Brigham reflected on past efforts and urged greater lay involvement.

Universalist Church New England W. L. Brigham California L. W. Brigham Chicago Brigham

Final sermon urges flock to battle wrong

A morning service ends with a brief sermon by Mr Brigham, youngest of three generations, urging church members to buckle on spiritual armor and go forth to do battle against wrong after a day of service in their church.

Mr. Brigham

Eagle boat is disabled off Canso in distress

Sydney Nova Scotia October 19 The American Eagle boat No 41 was reported disabled off Canso and asked for help Two tugs were sent to aid The steamer Montralite of Imperial Oil Co informed the Marine Department of the distress but did not report the nature of the disablement or whether she remained on scene

Sydney N. S Canso Montralite Imperial Oil Company Marine Department

Knights of Columbus Donates Fort Davis Buildings

The Knights of Columbus turn over all Fort Davis Alaska buildings and recreational equipment to 1000 Indian children whose parents died in the influenza epidemic. A large quantity of supplies intended for withdrawing soldiers has also been given to the children.

New York Knights of Columbus Fort Davis Nome Alaska William P. Larkin

Long says he will go on stand in murder case

In Montpelier Vermont George A. Long declares he will testify in the murder trial tied to Mrs Isabel J. Parker and the 70 year old victim Mrs Lucina C Broadwell. He tells a Post reporter he is innocent and will reveal what others have said and done to frame him.

Long in jail as trial resumes with secret address book concerns

Long spends a quiet day in jail reading papers and playing cards. The trial restarts with the stenographer Miss Mildred Lake reading transcripts and Detective James R. Wood expected to testify dramatically. The prosecution will not introduce Mrs Parker's red address book, though its contents include many Barre and Montpelier names.

Long Mildred Lake James R. Wood Boston Wood Parker Gertrude Hunt Archibald Vermont South Main Street Barre Montpelier Barre and Montpelier Parker House

Paris Honors Croix de Guerre With City Arm Badge

Paris soldiers and citizens watched as President Poincare pinned the Croix de Guerre on a cushion bearing Paris arms at the Hotel de Ville. Marshals Joffre Foch and Petain previously received swords of honor there, marking a peak war celebration and solemn ceremonies in the capital.

Paris Associated Press Place de la Hotel de Ville Joffre Foch Petain Poincare

Paris Honors City for Gallant Resistance to Berthas

The public filled the open space before City Hall as Paris is decorated for gallantry shown during bombardment and air attacks. Delegations from other French cities with War Crosses passed the President and were cheered. Alsace children were welcomed by Paris youth before President Poincare awarded the cross.

Paris France Alsace Poincare

Tilling Land as Cure for Unrest Tells Newton Sermon

William Lloyd Garrison Jr. urged returning to farming to ease social unrest during a Trinity Church sermon in Newton. He noted 92 percent of Americans live in cities and argued the 8 percent must boost farms and mines to feed the nation. He cited nearby untapped land as available for cultivation.

William Lloyd Garrison, Jr Trinity Church Newton

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