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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1910
Page
4
Mrs. Rose Summer and her 7-year-old son Hans sought shelter in Albany after joining the Lebanon Shaker community in Columbia County three years ago. She alleges the Shakers refuse her return and she remains stranded while appealing for aid at Commissioner Storrs' office.
Mrs. Summer testifies to Commissioner Storrs that she and her husband left Los Angeles with their child to help at Mt. Lebanon Shaker community about three years ago. She says insurance papers were surrendered upon joining, vacations are allowed, but she was denied permission to visit friends and warned not to return. She describes the elder and eldress as wielding absolute power and urges charges of slavery.
The New England State Federation of Women's Clubs holds its first big meeting of the year at Park Street Church tomorrow with Miss Georgie A. Bacon presiding. Ex-Governor Guild will address the morning session on developing New England natural resources, joined by other prominent speakers. Delegates are elected from across the state though attendance is limited to club leaders due to space. A presidents conference will follow at the Vendome on Wednesday.
The court martial begins in Building 107 over the December 1 ballroom incident involving Paymaster Auld and Dr. Robnett linked to Dr. Cowles and Miss Dorothy Hesler. Prosecution alleges insult and assault with witnesses including Dr. Cowles, Mrs. Cowles, and Miss Ames as the Navy decides on a four to five day proceeding.
The funeral for General William F. Draper occurs at the Washington residence at 3 p.m. with many prominent figures attending. Pallbearers include Speaker Cannon, Senators Aldrich Hale Crane Wins and others. Hopedale and final rites to be led by Rev. Roland Cotton Smith and clergy from Hopedale Memorial and Trinity Church.
Consul General Mason reports Americans are safer remaining in Paris until order is restored. He notes no American has suffered serious harm from the flood, and advises staying put amid unsettled conditions.
Guaranteed to cure any case of itch ing bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. 5cc tube.
Massachusetts plans to be first in the North to go on record on the proposed sixteenth amendment giving Congress power to levy income taxes. Citizens eligible to be heard will be given a week to discuss the issue as the Legislature opens debate.
The Massachusetts Legislature has held the income tax resolution for three weeks with a public hearing expected by a joint committee on federal relations. Advocates and business groups will present arguments as the panel prepares to report to the House, potentially signaling State stance by month’s end. Vermont may act next fall, Maine New Hampshire and Connecticut vote later, Rhode Island uncertain. Governor Draper has not commented as the measure does not require executive approval.
In Poughkeepsie New York on January 20 farmers and dairymen in Dutchess County express indignation at a Milk Commission rule from the Dutchess County Medical Society. The rule would revoke society endorsement if farmers swear or raise voices in the cow stable during milking hours.
In Harwich on January 30 Mrs. Salome Eldredge of Pleasant Lake reports a small turnip patch that thrived through deep frost and blizzard. She notes the roots have grown to about triple their fall size with dark green tops, despite freezing conditions and uncertain if sprouting began last November or during a warm spell.
Moses Gutman a New York manufacturer of 16 East Nineteenth Street was shot dead in his apartment early today. His son Isaac a 35 year old lawyer was wounded with a shoulder and arm shot while attempting to aid his father. The intruder escaped.
The Rev H F W Kimball pastor of the Methodist Church at South Weymouth resigns to serve as field secretary for the Massachusetts plan for non commercial wage earners insurance. He will devote his time to this work after March 1 in cooperation with the Boston Chamber of Commerce and with the General Insurance Guaranty Fund trustees.
District Attorney Whitman of New York, new to the post succeeding Jerome, will address the Amherst Alumni at the Hotel Somerset this evening. He is a member of Amherst class of 1890 and will discuss his duties and the problems he tackles to improve social and economic conditions in New York.
Two woman led petition drives in Brooklyn and New England press for clemency for Charles W Morse the banker jailed in Atlanta for banking law violations. Mrs Morse welcomes any supporters noting petitions from both sexes and hopes to meet the organizers soon.
The trial of John B Lombard and Charles S Cummings in the Framingham graft case begins in Superior Criminal Court East Cambridge. Judge Daniel Bond presides with Weir presenting evidence and Higgins controlling the government case. Indictments allege forged notes totaling 325000 and frauds estimated at 1129000 across five years. Witness Florence Holmes connected to Cummings case is anticipated.
The body of William Driscoll aged 31 of West Rose Hill was found in the lower Maine Central railroad yard after being run over by an outgoing train. The death is being investigated as an accident.
Massachusetts law allowing arrest on mesne process for debts from other states has drawn actor protests. A Boston firm Carroll & Frye now oversees a fund backed by the White Rats to issue bonds for court appearance or payment if liable. Lawyers will handle mesne process arrests and theater figures have pressed the Legislature’s judiciary committee for law changes.
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