SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, August  21 and 29, 1912 


* William Booth death & funeral
* Founder of the Salvation Army
* First General of the charitable org.

A pair of issues on the death & funeral of William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army.
The ftpg. of Aug. 21 has column heads: "WILLIAM BOOTH DEAD" "Head Of Salvation Army" "Death Due to An Operation" Interest in His Successor" with a lengthy article on hi as well as a front page photo of him.
The Aug. 29 issue front page has column heads: "Funeral of Gen. Booth" "Salvationists Turn Out" "Services Prove Impressive" "34,000 People Take Part at Ceremony in the Olympia at London" with the article taking over a full column.
Each issue is complete with 16 & 18 pages, light toning generally nice.