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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1904

Page

6

Somerville Baptist Divines Swap Pulpits Across Churches

Somerville Baptist ministers swapped pulpits yesterday across six city churches in a largely anonymous rotation. With one exception no preacher repeated a pulpit, following a plan proposed by Rev. Whitney of Union Square Baptist during a Boston meeting last week. Morning and evening services featured ministers from different churches, creating a citywide exchange of sermons and fostering cross church collaboration.

Somerville Mr. Whitney Union Square Baptist Church Boston Mr. Pinkham Winter Hill Union Square F. S. Boody East Somerville West Somerville J. van Garten Spring Hill R. O. Sherwood Winterhill Perkins Street John R. Gow Cross Street

High Level Review of 1902 Stock Prices Gains and Future Outlook

A 1902 price comparison shows many stocks recovering over half their prior shrinkage with some near full rebound. The piece notes Manhattan and Delaware, Lackawanna & Western exceeding their 1902 highs, Union Pacific near its peak during Gates era, and broad optimism for 1903 as markets stabilize. It cites Henry Clews on favorable economic factors, warns against wild speculation, and urges cautious buying on declines as bankers seek a sustained, strong market.

Manhattan Delaware Lackawanna & Western Union Pacific Gates Amalgamated Atchison Baltimore & Ohio Jdae Canadian Pacific Ot & Northwestern Erie Ilinois Central Louisville & Nashville Missouri Pacific New York Central N. H Eee Neeeves Hee Metropolitan Eve Ee Donteschesapeake Ohio Wall Street Henry Clews

Roosevelt and Parker Election Forecasts Reported

New York dispatch outlines Roosevelt's lead with various electoral predictions. Parker gains credit from some sources, while others show mixed or uncertain results. Delancey Nicoll projects Parker carrying 26 states for 277 votes, with strong East and West blocs. Republican claims allege Roosevelt seen as the reward for a gubernatorial trade involving Herrick.

the Herald Roosevelt Parker the World the Tribune the Sun New York Herrick Brooklyn Eagle Greater Wisconsin Illinois Idaho Washington Maryland Montana Nevada Colorado Connecticut New Jersey Indiana West Virginia Delaware Delancey Nicoll Democratic National Committee

Prisoner Taken By Medford Officers Interfered By Noonan Brothers

Malden October 30 Officer Craven attempted to arrest a drunk man in Edgeworth district and head to the police station. Two brothers John and James Noonan of 602 Medford Street forced their way in, taking the prisoner. Craven grabbed John, then arrested James at the Noonan residence. Both jailed for interfering with an officer.

Malden Craven Edgeworth John James Noonan Medford Street John Noonan Noonan James

Rev C G Twombly Speaks to Y M C U on Contentment

The Rev Clifford G Twombly of Newton Highlands spoke at the Young Men's Christian Union on The Secret of a Noble Christian Contentment. A male quartet provided musical selections. Next Sunday Henry C Wilson will present a stereopticon lecture on Cathedrals of England.

C. G. Twombly Clifford G. Twombly Newton Highlands Young Men’s Christian Union Henry C. Wilson England

Worth a Thought Doan's Kidney Pills praised by Boston resident

Walter Mullen of 10 Upton Street reports back and kidney pain improvement after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes relief from weak loins, severe ache when lifting, and cold-related discomfort. He endorses the product and notes a 50 cent price, Foster Milburn Co. as US agents.

Boston Walter Mullen Upton St Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

No Bowling Near Emmons Revokes Meridian License

Judge Emmons revokes the bowling license for William J. Lee, keeper of a Meridian street billiard room. Lee claims grievance as John A. McKie, building proprietor and Bates ally, backed a nearby approval for a different location only a month earlier. The article notes a shift in local licensing amid political ties.

Joe Meridian Street Boston Judge Emmons W. J. Lee McKie Lee

Miss Elena Kirmes to Sing at Melrose Tonight

Melrose witnesses Miss Elena Kirmes snowball from Italy where she debuted as Eleonora in Il Trovatore. An audience from Melrose and Boston is expected at the city auditorium for her first public appearance since returning abroad. Joining her are Miss Severoni, Miss Lena Trowbridge, Signor Fontana, and Alfred DeVoto in a program praised by listeners.

Melrose Elena Kirmes City Auditorium Boston Miss Kirmes Italy Elvira Severoni Eleonora Naples Severoni Lena Trowbridge Signor Fontana Alfred DeVoto Elena Kirmel Melrose City Hall

Infant Found Dead On Strandway In Boston Mystery

Police probe a suspected infant murder after an eight day old female infant is found dead on the strandway near the South Bay near the Boston elevated powerhouse. The head bears a heavy gash the left arm is missing and a livid throat mark indicate violence.

Station 6 Strandway South Bay Boston

Fire at East Boston destroys stock and shed

A lively blaze at 371 Marginal Street East Boston damaged a two and a half story wooden building owned by the International Glue Company. Loss set at $5000 for stock and building plus an adjoining shed as fire crews fought the noon blaze.

International Glue Company

Hay Calls Powers to Peace Meeting

The piece outlines suggestions for neutral rights and duties in wartime. It cites the Paris declarations and a 1904 US Congress resolution on exempting private property at sea from seizure. It notes issues like contraband, neutral correspondence, refugee belligerent ships, and possibly bringing non signatories into The Hague framework.

Paris Congress of the United States Senate House of Representatives United States of America Congress

Officials Visit New Dorchester A O H Division

Division 76 of the A O H in New Dorchester held a special meeting in Washington Hall. Ten new members were admitted with State President Cummings and County President Dillon present. Hon. John F. Fitzgerald also spoke. A another meeting for admissions is planned for Sunday, Nov. 13 with degrees on Sunday, Nov. 27.

New Dorchester Washington Hall Washington Street Cummings Dillon John F. Fitzgerald

Pastor's Wife Receives 400000 Bequest In Pittsfield Will

Mrs Mary Crane Johnson wife of Rev Herbert Johnson is named beneficiary in the will of her mother Mrs James Brewer Crane of Pittsfield for 400000. A longtime church worker at Warren Avenue Baptist she plans to use the money to aid the church and its future. The Rev Mr Johnson once donated his 3500 salary to church funds and many parishioners recall Mrs Johnson's quiet acts of charity.

Mary Crane Johnson Herbert Johnson James Brewer Crane Pittsfield Johnson Warren Avenue

Raid at Putnam Club Nets Ten Arrests in Cambridge

In a gambling raid last night Captain McBride and eight officers raided the old Putnam Club at Fourth and Cambridge streets in Cambridge. Furnishings including a piano carpets pool table ivory chips and cards valued at 1500 were seized. Ten men were arrested: Frank Nott Lynn William H Long Cambridge Charles Sullivan Charlestown John L Morse Somerville Fred J Monahue Charlestown William Smith Everett John Kennedy Brockton James O’Brien Worcester Henry Williams Somerville and John Forsythe Malden.

Cambridge Captain McBride Old Putnam Club Fourth Frank Nott Lynn William H. Long Charles Sullivan Charlestown John L. Morse Somerville Fred J. Monahue William Smith Everett John Kennedy Brockton James O’brien Worcester Henry Williams John Forsythe Malden

Raid on Germania Bicycle Club Seizes Beer and Arrests Three Men

Sergeant ONeil of Division 10 Roxbury led a raid on the Germania Bicycle Club at 1367 Columbus Avenue last evening. Officers seized eight gallons of beer, 56 mugs, an empty keg and other items. Three men described as waiters, John Gissier Hugo French and Charles Witterman, were arrested.

O'Neil Division 10 Roxbury Germania Bicycle Club Columbus Avenue John Gissier Hugo French Charles Witterman

Mysterious Fire at Melrose House Damages Home

A fire of unknown origin broke out at the residence of Thomas C. Connelly at 27 Grove Street in Melrose shortly before 5 pm. The blaze caused about 200 dollars in damage to the dwelling.

Melrose House Melrose Thomas C. Connelly Grove Street

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