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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1910
Page
2
Describes worsening floods across Paris with water flooding streets and landmarks from the Seine. Authorities warn of disease risk, issue disinfection orders, and marshal aid as depots, depots, and stations flood. American relief efforts and messages from Taft and Ambassadors are noted.
Sewers overflow flood basements raising health fears as odor spreads. Police caution wealthy households using car engines for pumping to avoid water pressure changes that could collapse foundations. Soldiers work by torchlight to clear driftwood near Solferino and Henry IV bridges while dams divert fast currents. Electric plants shut down leaving the city in semi darkness as relief work continues.
President Taft telegraphs President Fallieres of France offering the sympathy of the American people for Paris flood victims and pledging aid through relief channels. The message follows ongoing Paris flood relief efforts and reflects U S support in the crisis.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce sent a cable to the military governor of Paris expressing sincere sympathy for the calamity afflicting Paris and offering assistance. Bernard J. Rothwell, secretary, signed the message on behalf of the chamber.
Gottlieb Burkhardt 56 president and manager of Burkhardt Brewing Company Roxbury died at home in Jamaica Plain. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2. Survived by widow and six children: Mrs. R. P. Bisphors, Mrs. James R. Haight, Mrs. M. G. Andres, Edward, Herbert, and Vera Burkhardt.
Frederick Stetson Pevear former National City Bank president near sixty towed a bride over two decades his junior Ruth H Glidden a nurse who cared for his late wife three years earlier They wed last night at the home of Dr and Mrs W B Little 13 Nahant street in Lynn
The marriage between Miss Glidden and Mr. Stetson Pevear was kept secret until after a discreet ceremony at St. Stephen's Church. Mrs. Henry A. Pevear’s long illness inspired the romance, with Miss Glidden previously nursing the Pevear family. Everett Pevear led well wishes as a son. Mr. Pevear, a prominent Lynn millionaire, traces his wealth to the Morocco trade and extensive charity including an orphan home and Rest for Weary Mothers and Their Children.
Washington Jan 27 The Ballinger Pinchot inquiry will resume tomorrow with Louis R Glavis again on the stand He was dismissed from the General Land Office for his charges against Secretary Ballinger and is the first witness for the accusers Glavis also claims Ballinger acted as counsel in the Wilson Coal Company cases prior to government service and that Ballinger’s name was omitted from records. Marriage Hyde Ponce at 18 Chambers Street West End on Tuesday Jan 25 Rev Isaac Barrich officiating Samuel Hyde Miriam Ponce Maid of honor Jeannette Rosenberg Best man H J Ponce
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