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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1910
Page
5
Roosevelt’s Paris reception grows as he dines with General Brugere, attends the opera, and receives acclaim from French papers. The tour includes speeches, meetings with dignitaries, and a packed itinerary through Oxford, London, and country houses with royal and diplomatic audiences lined up.
Plan calls for Theodore Roosevelt to arrive in London on May 16 and dine at Dorchester House that same day as part of a triumphant tour of the capital.
The Rev Walter Lowrie former Newport rector and now head of the American church in Rome says a dispatch claiming ex President Roosevelt vowed to drive Methodists from Rome is false He states Roosevelt said nothing about Methodism in Italy and he protests being linked to such remarks while praising the Methodist mission's work in Rome.
Berlin reports the Emperor has ordered Arthur Nevin s Indian opera Poia staged at the Royal Opera in honor of ex President Roosevelt during his castle visit. Crown Prince Frederick William, the Crown Princess and the Prince and Princess August William attended tonight s Pola which drew a warmer reception than last night.
The Safe and Sane Fourth of July bill faces grave danger this week in the Senate. The measure would ban sale of firecrackers over two inches and prohibit blank cartridges, amid a framing claim to derail passage.
Two major obstacles block immediate construction of the new Harvard Stadium bridge. Larz Anderson has donated 300000 for the project, and experts expect War Department approvals and upstream property pacification to clear. The plan envisions a drawless bridge under 26 feet to avoid hindering river boats from the Water Town arsenal.
William J. Kelcher known as Big Bill struggles to raise 25000 for bail after being charged with aiding George W. Coleman to divert 309000 from National City Bank of Cambridge. Federal officials seek real estate sureties while Kelcher awaits Commissioner Hayes. The case centers on Coleman's dealings and Miss Atwood a key witness who provided corroborating statements to District Attorney French.
Miss Joaura Atwood, linked to the arrest of "Big Bill" Kelcher and Cambridge National City Bank figure George Coleman, declines to answer questions. She tells a reporter she will stay in Bellevue suite 226 as long as her money lasts, adding no further remarks.
Report details Coleman declaring he planted 100000 and that 309000 was taken, with 180000 allegedly sent to Big Bill Kelcher. Federal witnesses heard him claim money hidden and to be used after release. The Boston party with Miss Hightower and others followed a wine dinner where he spoke coherently despite intoxication.
At 3 20 a m a dwelling on Dorchester avenue South Boston belonged to Margaret Conley suffered a loss of five dollars. At 7 05 a m a still alarm sounded at 259 Marlboro street for J C C White with a loss of twenty five dollars. At 1 40 p m box 7077 response for a needless alarm.
John J. Douglass of East Boston, former health board secretary, is slated for appointment as health commissioner replacing Frederic O. North. Douglass, resident of Ward 2, backed Mayor Fitzgerald in the last campaign.
Mark Twain and his wife are laid to rest after her death from illness. The funeral in Elmira drew a small private gathering despite a large public memory of the author. Notables present included Ossip Gabrilowitsch and family, and friends recall Quarry Farm’s role in Twain’s life and works.
Walter L. Sears, head of the State Free Employment Bureau at 8 Kneeland Street, denounces Boston employment bureaus as frauds. In a Brotherhood Club address at Ruggles Street Baptist Church he says many agencies extort from the unemployed and block reform for 15 years.
Mr Sears criticizes private employment agencies as frauds and calls for reform. He cites past legislative attempts, lobby opposition, and outlines five solutions including public employment bureaus, reduced immigration, and ending prison labor. He notes Massachusetts costs and job placements, with thousands of unemployed helped and many seekers desiring flexible “soft” jobs.
Fully 300 members of Divisions 42 and 45 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians attended mass yesterday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's Church North End and received holy communion. The Rev Patrick O'Connell S J was the celebrant.
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