Army officers told not to fear expressing views in hearings
General March told the House military committee that officers appearing before Congress to discuss the War Department's reorganization plan on a peace basis would not fear reprimand or detachment for voicing opinions. He urged full expression from the army during the hearings.
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War Department
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Department
Or Army
Fire chiefs at funeral of Lieutenant Towle
Fire Commissioner John R. Murphy and Chief Peter F. Walsh led more than 30 officers at the funeral for Lieutenant David W. Towle of Engine 27 yesterday at St Marys Church Charlestown. A high mass of requiem was celebrated and Engine 27 stood as guard of honor under Captain Bart Hayes.
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Peter F. Walsh
Taber
William J. Riley
Fire Department
David W. Towle
St. Mary’s Church
Charlestown
James H. Phalen
John J. Powers
M. J. Murphy
Local Storm Clears East Coast After Heavy Rain
A weather forecast predicts clearing today with fair weather tomorrow after five days of rain. The storm stays along New England coast with New York and Albany reported as clear, while Boston sees the heaviest downpour last night causing flooded streets. September opens with 3.17 inches total rainfall since Monday.
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New York
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Pacific
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San Francisco
Boston
Brookline Man Identified After Pond Tragedy
The body recovered from Leverett Pond in Brookline is Dennis Hourin of 43 Walter Avenue. Police believe he drowned during the night after walking into the pond in his sleep.
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Brookline
Dennis Hourin
Walter Avenue
Mundo boy Philip Mundo dies at 17 in Boston area
Philip Mundo aged 17 years 7 months 5 days died in Shirley Hill N H Funeral from 9 St Market Jamaica Plain Boston on Friday Sept 5 at 8 15 am Requiem mass 9 St Thomas Church Auto cortege Bridget M Hartigan dies in Waveland formerly of Dorchester funeral from 219 Winchester Street Brookline announcement later
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Shirley Hill
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Philip
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Crane and Lodge in Bitter GOP Powwow over Treaty Stakes
Former Republican leader Senator Crane accuses party of hurting the treaty fight while Lodge rejects his counsel. GOP Senators say Crane misreads the Senate resolve to guard US sovereignty and push for genuine reservations as needed for ratification. Intense party clash signals looming showdown between Crane and Lodge.
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Pennsylvania
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Postal unions refuse merger bid in Atlantic City
Atlantic City Sept 3 The National Federation of Postal Employees at a Washington convention rejects merging with the United National Association of Post Office Clerks. A telegram from Secretary Thomas F Flaherty states the Philadelphia merger conference offer was not accepted as the question should be decided by local branches.
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National Federation of Postal Empllyees
Washington
United National Association of Postoffice Clerks
Thomas F. Flaherty
Philadelphia
National Federation
Partial Report To Waiters Union Given
A special Boston Waiters Union 34 meeting last night at 1160 Washington Street heard a partial wage committee report. Another special meeting is planned tonight to hear further reports and decide next steps for the membership.
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Union
Washington Street
Kentuckian at 131 Celebrates Birthday With First Car Ride
John Shell, claimed oldest living man in the United States, marked his 131st birthday in Lexington Ky today. He enjoyed his first automobile ride and said he did not work on this birthday, though he hopes to return to his farm which carries a mortgage.
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John Shell
United States
Long-lived Kentucky man recalls Civil War era life
Shell from Leslie county aged around 101 reflects on hard times and work ethic that kept him going. He married twice, fathered 29 children, and spent 75 years in one house while recounting Civil War memories and hunting days. He credits weather and labor for his longevity as townsfolk ask questions.
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Leslie County
Knoxville
Tenn
Bunker Hill
Joe Sheil
Board of Commerce
Prayers and Their Efficacy Discussed by Boston Post Readers
A 1919 letter from a reader set forth opposing views on prayer’s efficacy, one arguing prayer yields no direct answer while the other believes a higher power sometimes responds for the supplicant’s good. The Boston Post invites brief, specific letters from readers detailing personal experiences with prayer.
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Boston Post
NO DOUBT OF EFFICACY TO THE PRAYER EDITOR
A reader writes that prayers are answered when spoken with faith and sincerity. He shares personal experience of solutions to business and health problems despite not attending church regularly. He argues God is attentive to individuals and rejects the notion that God is too busy. EX-SOLDIER.
Not Selfish Asking on Prayer by Emma E Stanley
Emma E Stanley argues real prayer is soul communion with God not selfish requests. She cites Jesus and the Lord s Prayer, urging study sentence by sentence to grasp unselfish meaning, and suggests answering prayer may depend on a higher law and personal change.
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Jesus
Tod
Emma E. Stanley
God Ever the Same and Answering Prayers Declared
A prayer editor writes that God hears prayers but does not answer every sincere petition. He cites scripture from Isaiah, Romans, II Timothy, Thessalonians, and Matthew to emphasize God’s unchanging nature, awareness of each person, and promises to respond to the faithful. Signed by Bessie McNamara, Maine.
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Matthew X
Bessie M'Namara
Maine
Prayers Link Humans to the Universe and Future
Eugene Bertram Willard argues that prayer arises from thirst and conscience, connecting humanity to beauty and the world’s inexhaustible fertility. He notes Greek ideals of body and modern insight into spirit, claiming refined prayers receive answers and bind us to future outcomes. Chelsea, Aug. 30.
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Eugene Bertram Willard
Chelsea
Prayer Gave Cure and Hymn Share Belief
A reader recalls Billy Sunday’s favorite hymn "Brighten the Corner Where You Are" and suggests shared faith can heal. The note expresses personal conviction and hopes others find solace in faith and prayer.
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The
Post
Billy Sunday
Prayer Answers Faithful Pleas From a Worcester Congregationalist
A Congregationalist named GEO. T. POMEROY of 117 Harvard Street Worcester writes that prayer is answered when offered sincerely. He shares two examples of prayers for health and for rediscovering a lost address being granted after persistent daily petitions.
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Harvard Street
Worcester
Grants Specific Prayers To the Prayer Editor
Letter from Eleanor C. Whiting discusses belief in prayer and divine response. The writer argues that the creator’s influence extends to nature and human experience, asserting God does answer prayer and reveals divine fatherhood.
Believer Credits Prayers For Reunion With Husband
A young mother describes how prayer brought her husband home after six months apart. She says the relief came as a direct answer from God and she thanks Him for the reconciliation. The child shares belief that God will keep them together.
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