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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1911
Page
16
The board of directors of the Christian Science Church files a bill in equity against the Eddy estate trustees and the will's executor. The action seeks Supreme Court guidance on standing in the pending contest over Mary Baker G. Eddy’s will and estate.
A Massachusetts equity action asks whether the Christian Science Board of Directors may hold Mrs Eddy’s estate valued near two million dollars. The suit targets Section 9 of the Revised Laws to limit or bar the will contest by her son George G Glaver and stepson Dr Ebenezer J Foster Eddy.
Ex Senator William F E Chandler of New Hampshire, counsel for the Eddy heirs, calls the bill Inequity a trick of Christian Science to rush a Massachusetts decision on a NH property dispute. He says the matter belongs to New Hampshire and cites the large estate pass to a religious society capped at 40000 or 100000. He argues Massachusetts courts and General Baker will not aid the device. He labels the McLellan claim as a farce.
Representative Gardner of Massachusetts told the House rules committee that steamship companies oppose his educational test for immigrants. He urged a special rule to bring the bill to a vote, saying most desirable immigrants favor the reading test.
Simon Wing aged 84 died at his Charlestown home. He was the Socialist Labor party’s first presidential nominee and had run in the election where Grover Cleveland defeated Benjamin Harrison, receiving 21 164 votes.
Only two Boston papers, the Boston Post and the Boston Globe, have disclosed 1910 circulation. The Post publishes daily sworn figures and provides a detailed analysis of every copy’s destination, aiming to inform advertisers about what their money yields.
Minnie Ashley Chanler, once robed in musical comedy as Beatrice Chanler, now gains fame as a sculptor in New York. After marrying William Astor Chanler in 1903 she left the stage, pursued sculpture, and two works titled Beatrice Chanler were accepted by the National Academy of Design last year.
Victor Kaufman and Abraham Ginsberg of Roxbury and Abraham’s brother Louis Ginsberg of Lawrence were arrested on conspiracy to conceal assets of Victor Kaufman & Co. The firm faced bankruptcy with $12,064 liabilities and $7,000 assets. The men pled not guilty and posted $3,000 bonds each for February 8 hearing.
George S. Smith and Sydney S. Wrightington urged cooperation among Boston suburbs without consolidation. They warned against annexation and warned that a loose federation could protect local independence while boosting metropolitan progress.
Inspector James J. Collins of the Boston Police Department will retire on half pay tonight at roll call after a 44 year career. He has spent over 26 years at headquarters in the bureau of criminal investigation and began with the force on March 26, 1877. He served at Station and Court Square before joining headquarters as a special officer and later becoming an inspector.
The Most Rev Patrick John Ryan archbishop of Philadelphia remains critically ill near death after a period of decline since last Thursday. He sent a final message to the world through Cardinal Gibbons from the Cathedral residence as doctors warned his chances of surviving the night were slender.
Doctors La Place and Anders report Archbishop Ryan is very weak with a flickering pulse though able to converse albeit with limited speech. Cardinal Gibbons visits twice and affirms the archbishop’s mind remains clear and memories loyalty to conservative governance and God’s blessing for the nation.
In Los Angeles on February 1 a living man, Henry Christie, underwent major abdominal surgery to obtain evidence for a $50,000 malpractice suit against Dr. R. W. Smith. Surgeon F. E. Pillsbury performed the operation in front of a team of doctors, despite warnings from Judge Hauser. Christie endured two hours and 45 minutes under the knife and remains weak, with doctors noting a good chance of recovery.
Chelsea Y M C A hosts Jubilee banquet for 100 Chelsea and Revere men, celebrating completion of a $100000 building built by 10 teams who raised $80000. Public inspection of the new building planned this evening with a formal dedication Sunday. Toast master Osbourne McConathy and speakers Winthrop F. Butler William G. Dennison Arthur Stone William E. McClintock among others.
Major John H. Dunn street commissioner of Boston better known as Fighting Jack Dunn was elected lieutenant colonel of the Ninth Regiment AM V M last night. Earlier in the day it was announced he had passed the bar examination and Judge Edward L. Logan captain of Company A Ninth Regiment M V M was elected major of the third battalion to fill the vacancy.
The East Armory Newton street election saw 38 line officers present. Major Dunn beat Captain Daniel J. Murphy on the sixth ballot by 19 to 1, amid heated speeches. Judge Logan then won the major of the third battalion as General Pew urged maneuvers near Boxford next summer. Dunn, known as Fighting Jack, is a long-time military man with ties to South Boston.
The Grand Trunk Rutland express derailed at L'Acaide Quebec today injuring five people with three fatalities. The accident occurred near Montreal and involved the Rutland express traveling from Vermont to Montreal.
Funeral services for Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward were conducted at the First Baptist Church Newton Centre with many admirers present. Clergy including Rev Charles M Southgate Rev Leverett W Spring and Rev Lawrence Phelps led prayers and readings. The body went to Mt Auburn Cemetery for cremation and ashes will be buried in Newton Cemetery.
The Park street building rear walls and Union Club fire escapes are under dispute between Boston law department and cemetery trustees. Trustees allege walls rest on graves and encroach on granary burying ground. Corporation Counsel Babson seeks proof of encroachment and requests cemetery department input. Trustees may move to sue the Union Club to resolve the matter.
At a legislative hearing on election laws J J Walsh criticized the Republic owned by Mayor Fitzgerald and recalled two years of campaign attacks. Fitzgerald attended, took notes, and warned of possible legal action while Walsh argued advertisers seek political benefit and favors.
Lawmakers would see that salary legislation for teachers becomes law after watching the Elementary Teachers' Club annual officer election. The Boston women teachers demonstrated savvy political skills while noting the push for higher salaries.
Women teachers filled a hall for an all female election at the Lyman School hall as ballots opened and officers were elected from a list including Annie W T Conard and Grama W Mitchell. The gathering discussed a proposed salary bill raising minimum pay for grade teachers to 3600 and maximum to 1200, with hearings planned.
Fire started in the basement of the two story brick Commercial block at Main and Crescent streets in Brockton late today. The blaze nearly destroyed the building with damage estimated at $25000 and partial insurance. An overturned lamp in Joseph F Corcorans plumbing shop in the basement is suspected. Ground floor housed Thomas A Duprey Co druggists Bros shoes and Frazetta Locatti fruit store. Second floor held various offices.
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