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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1910
Page
5
Governor Draper designates Saturday April 30 as Arbor Day urging citizens to plant new trees or improve those already growing. The proclamation calls for practical and definite actions to boost the state’s greenery.
Miss Sadie A Beale daughter of Mr and Mrs Franklin Beale and a leading social figure in North Cohasset married Tuesday to Colin A Batson a Brockton businessman. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Cecil Harper at Pope Memorial Church North Cohasset.
A state WCTU official writes of breaking coffee habit with Postum. The letter describes relief from headaches and better sleep after switching to Postum, praising long boiling and the product’s black rich appearance.
The bar and bottle bill, which prohibits a bar license with a bottle license on the same premises, was engrossed in the House yesterday. All amendments were defeated, with a 95 to 132 vote against delaying the bill's effect beyond immediate implementation.
Doyle delayed a May 1 1911 postponement vote choosing a 30 day amendment. The bill heads to the engrossing clerk then back for enactment before the Senate, where chances remain slim. Boston license board sets April 18 for licenses. hotels face Sunday law. ward 17 candy cigar sales debated. Worcester representative questions fiscal impact. Speaker Walker rules on remoteness.
An interesting Spanish fiesta will be given in Copley Hall this evening under Clara Barteaux and Lilla Wiles Wyman. Various scenes from Spanish history will be presented and a percentage of receipts will aid the tuberculosis war effort.
Nashville April 13 The Tennessee Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Colonel Duncan B. Cooper for the 1908 Nashville street slaying of ex-Senator E. K Carmack. Governor Patterson issued a full pardon stating Cooper was not guilty. The court remanded Robin Cooper for retrial on the same crime.
Allegations by friends of Carmack suggest political influence in the case. Robin Cooper likely faces no retrial. Both Coopers received 20-year sentences. The court split on confirming Colonel Cooper and on remanding his son's case. Governor Patterson pardoned the defendants stating neither is guilty and they lacked a fair trial.
The Bulletin details a Greek marble head donated anonymously and now revealed as from Nathaniel Thayer a long time museum trustee and donor. The sculpture, possibly Praxitelian, resembles Aphrodite Hera or Persephone with a modern feel, and its identity invites debate among visitors and scholars.
The Church of St Mary of the Assumption in Brookline will host a high requiem mass for Major John J. Leonard, longtime secretary treasurer of Ave Maria Court 160 Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters. A large turnout from Boston area courts is expected, with representatives from the Holy Name Society and past parade marshal Leonard’s associates attending.
The Bacchante statue by MacMonnies, shuffled since Boston Public Library refused it a decade ago, may be offered to and accepted by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Museum officials have not confirmed an offer. decision rests with the museum committee after review.
The will of Hugh G. Brown of 46 Powell Street Brookline filed in Dedham Probate Court today leaves all to his wife with no public bequests. Charles T. Gallagher is named executor and the business interest remains in trust with his brother James Brown, with whom he has long been associated.
Worcester reports the death of Daniel W. Haskins, 80, retired lawyer and longtime counsel for the West Ind Street railway in Boston. He died suddenly from heart disease after collapsing at his Worcester home yesterday morning. Survived by his wife and daughter Mrs. W. H. Goodacre of 19 Richards Street.
The Bank Officers' Association of Boston held its annual dinner at Mechanics' Building with 800 bankers attending. Governor Draper spoke on the world of 1910 versus recent years and offered a single political allusion to Roosevelt amid cheers. He warned that war may come and affirmed Massachusetts readiness to do its part.
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