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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1910
Page
2
February 27 crowd gathers at the American Methodist Church to hear Pastor B M Tipple on Why Methodism Is in Rome. Charles W Fairbanks former vice president addressed the audience, an event that provoked widespread discussion in Rome and the United States.
The Rev Mr Tipple cites Vatican opposition to ex Vice President Fairbanks visit and Catholic resentment to argue Methodism grows in Italy. He notes Italian religious freedom, cites Archbishop Ireland, and claims Italy’s need for Methodism amid atheism and mixed Catholic loyalty. He warns about Catholic critiques of Methodist proselyting and calls for disclosure of alleged immoral methods.
Menaced by tons of salt as giant waves pounded seams and pumps clogged by loose cargo, the crew on the bark Benjamin F. Hunt Jr faced near mutiny after days of futile bailing with buckets. The vessel reached Mystic wharf, Charlestown, yesterday after a 75 day voyage from Turk's Island, West Indies.
After four days of bucket pumping through a seven foot brine in the hold, crew members faced near mutiny and urged the captain to turn back from a Boston voyage. A southeaster tore sails, ropes ripped, water rose, and pumps failed as cargo shifted and the ship wallowed. Captain Soria ordered a return to port, then Bermuda for repairs, before reaching Boston. Steward Edmund Codd recalled the ordeal and feared a turtle turn.
Paris February 27 Professor Bliss Perry head of Harvard English literature presents a successful course of lectures at the Sorbonne He will depart tomorrow for a tour of provincial universities to continue his academic duties and observations
Henry Russell of the Boston Opera House arranged with Giulio Gatti-Casazza for Metropolitan repertoire to be staged at the new house the week of March 28. Verdi Aida opens with Caruso as Radames and Destinn as Aida, Horner as Amneris, Amato as Amonasro. Toscanini conducts Puccini Madama Butterfly with Farrar as Butterfly and Scotti as the American consul.
Belgium endures widespread flooding with rivers overflowing, especially in the Meuse valley, inundating flat country and causing heavy damage. By tonight waters subside as rains ease and weather improves.
President William H Taft told Worcester railroad men at the White House he will attend the international rally of train service men from the United States Canada and Mexico in Merchants Hall Worcester on April 2 3 and 4 providing the trip is feasible The event is set for Worcester Massachusetts with participation from rail labor groups from three nations.
Death notices span February 24 to February 27 across Boston area. John A. Allen Sarah Dillaway John B Fitzpatrick Mary Foley Charles English Annie Keegan Mary Lamb Matilda Larson Mary Murphy Mary Quinlan Jobn Sears Jane Whitaker and others are named with ages and funeral details. Relatives invited with masses and specific church venues noted.
In Fall River on February 27 a mob gathered at the Polish Catholic Church of St. Stanislas. Police were called to quell the disturbance when parishioners sought entrance after the pastor barred non pew holders without paying a seat fee. The Rev. Peter Basinski enforced the policy.
When the doors opened a mob of Poles stormed the church while collectors inside closed doors and called for police. Captain Feeney arrived and the doors reopened. Rioters were beaten back, arrested, and a police line protected services amid bomb threats. Parishioners feud over a curate transfer and tithes.
The Republican city committee of Brockton declares unity behind the caucus selection process for a Brockton candidate to Congress. Chairman H. A. Keith and committee leaders urge Republicans to support the winning candidate to preserve party harmony after a largely attended caucus with three nominees.
Hundreds of people in Fremont and other parts of northern Ohio are driven from their homes as 80 hours of steady rain culminates in floods. Property damage runs into thousands of dollars with potential for further suffering if rain continues or no cold snap arrives.
A fire on the top floor of Warren M. Hill’s house at 832 Beacon Street was extinguished with slight damage after Brookline firemen arrived promptly. Brookline apparatus responding from Boston lines near the Brookline line had two hoses ready before the Boston engine joined.
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