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September 16, 1939
Twin City Herald
Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, Hennepin County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
In September, Father Divine arrived in Philadelphia by train from New York, greeted by 6,000 followers at Broad Street Station for three-day peace meetings. Accompanied by 'angels,' he later addressed crowds and avoided commenting on the war situation until it came 'voluntarily.'
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6,000 HEAR FATHER DIVINE IN PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia, September, (CNA)—A crowd of 6,000 of his local followers greeted Father Divine at the Broad Street Station on his arrival here to lead a three-day series of "peace" meetings. The cult leader arrived by train from one of his New York "kingdoms," and was accompanied by his "angels."
He later addressed persons at the...
When F back
Asked about the war situation, Father Divine told interviewers that he could not comment until it came 'voluntarily.'
Philadelphia, September, (CNA)—A crowd of 6,000 of his local followers greeted Father Divine at the Broad Street Station on his arrival here to lead a three-day series of "peace" meetings. The cult leader arrived by train from one of his New York "kingdoms," and was accompanied by his "angels."
He later addressed persons at the...
When F back
Asked about the war situation, Father Divine told interviewers that he could not comment until it came 'voluntarily.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Providence Divine
What keywords are associated?
Father Divine
Philadelphia Arrival
Peace Meetings
Cult Leader
War Comment
What entities or persons were involved?
Father Divine
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia, Broad Street Station
Story Details
Key Persons
Father Divine
Location
Philadelphia, Broad Street Station
Event Date
September
Story Details
Father Divine arrives by train from New York, greeted by 6,000 followers for peace meetings, accompanied by angels, addresses crowds, declines war comment until voluntary.