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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1910
Page
7
Washington January 30. Little headway in two months of Congress toward Taft’s demanded legislation. Observers predict early adjournment with many asking what reception awaits them at the White House if the administration program is unfulfilled.
Congressional leaders admit fear from lack of unanimity on President's measures. Bills at the top of the White House schedule include a court of commerce, railroad rate reform, postal savings banks, land withdrawals for conservation, and national charters for interstate corporations. Investigations into Interior, forestry, Alaska land laws, Arizona New Mexico statehood, and post office issues dampen chances to fulfill Republican pledges.
Opening hearing in the Clarence F. Glover will contest begins in the Probate Court at East Cambridge. Albert Glover and three siblings challenge the will claiming it is not genuine and seek to compel Hattie LeBlanc to testify. The will leaves three quarters to the wife and one quarter to Seymour Glover, with objections over the typed date and execution.
Boston resident Mrs. Fred W. Melchin testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her backache and kidney issues after two weeks. She urges readers to try the remedy, noting relief from pain and normal kidney function. Sold by Foster-Milburn Co. in Buffalo as US agents. Remember the name and price 50 cents.
The East Boston Catholic Literary Association stages its annual minstrel at Filton Hall on February 1 and 2 directed by Frederick B. Munro. Thirty young women from Noddle Island rehearse two months for the performance with a four bones four tambos chorus and a cannibal island playlet opening the program. Principal cast includes Beile Roche Alecia Doyle Florence English Nellie Ducey Grace Carroll Adelaide Maccrone and Helen Hagwarty with Bill Nolan Happy ONeil Joe Doherty William Cummings William Scott and James Dealey in supporting roles.
The steamship Bangor Head faces three libels for 85000 total from owners of the Allan liner Pomeranian Bonaventure and coastal steamer Woban over towage to Bangor Head when fuel ran low. The vessel remains under arrest while repairs proceed and bonds may free her.
Miss Margaret Gruening graduate of Smith College and organizer for the Pennsylvania Suffrage League was released at midnight from Moyamensing prison after 10 hours in custody on a riot charge. She participates in the shirtwaist operators strike with other suffragettes in Philadelphia.
Captain Meader reports a schooner struck near Diamond Shoal in a gale. Huge seas tore the vessel apart, destroying the yawl boat and smashing deck equipment. Sailors clung to rigging and deckhouse as the ship broke in two, with miracles saving some men.
Rome confirms a case affecting all US Catholic bishops after the death of Mgr. Stang in 1907. Mgr. Hugh Smyth served as administrator during the vacancy until Mgr. Feehan was appointed bishop of Fall River at the end of July. The Congregation of the Council and the Pope affirmed the sentence.
In five months Mgr Smyth named eight pastors to vacant missions including St James SS Peter and Paul St Killian's North Boston North Easton Hyannis Sandwich and more. Bishop Feehan later canceled these, priests appealed to the apostolic delegate, and the Vatican council ruled in favor of the bishop upholding his action.
In October, young McNeil, admitted with articular rheumatism, told his dying father to allow an autopsy for science. The father consented, without payment. Dr Fisher sought funds but none were offered. burial costs to be partially defrayed by the Children's Aid Society.
Vigilant Protect ive Company 1 members spotted smoke on the fifth floor of 41 Friend Street reaching to Union Street. The blaze, starting in a hanging floor used to store Sanitas books and papers, spread to the Morandi Proctor Company on the fourth floor. Estimated loss about 7500 dollars.
The new comet is rapidly growing fainter and may become invisible to the naked eye in about two weeks. Its nucleus dims while the tail remains bright. Halley's comet is due in roughly two months and was seen with a small telescope at about eighth magnitude. Astronomers note it loses substance with each solar approach.
The Boston Post offers a five dollar gold piece to the child identified from Saturday's photo. Bring the original print to the City Editor at 275 Washington street third floor between 3 and 5 pm, within five days of publication. Nellie Ryan aged five, daughter of George Ryan, was the subject. She attends Skinner School and is in Miss Cahill's first grade.
Olivia Thorndike, a prominent Vincent Club figure, will be one of the bridesmaids at the New York wedding of Miss Mary Gurnee and Francis L. V. Hoppin on February 8. The ceremony will take place at the bride’s parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Gurnee, and Thorndike will represent Boston society among the guests.
James Annable of Rose Point Pennsylvania sues Rev William Herr alleging he paid $5000 in land for admission to heaven in 1904 with a pledge that ministers could sell heaven seats. Annable says he deeded land to the minister but later learned the minister sold it and kept the money seeking return of $5000.
A rural voice reflects on life and cattle work comparing ease and trouble. The speaker recalls twenty years of herding, learning to read cattle moods, and notes how ease invites help yet misfortune disrupts progress. He references hard times and hopeful days, with a steady refrain about stopping trouble when it comes.
The Rev. Wright Gibson of McKees Rocks United Presbyterian Church announced he will not marry couples unless the groom shows an income of at least $2000 a year. He says life costs must be reduced to a reasonable level before he performs nuptials.
The Roxbury Young Folks League schedules its annual ball for tomorrow night at Intercolonial Hall. A 10 member committee led by Emanual H. Blume directs the event with Simon M. Daniels as floor director and Ella A. Blas assisting. The list of aids includes Rebecca Ascher Dora Butter Eva Daniels Sadie Fleischer Mildred Hirshon and many others. matrons named Mrs Louis Daniels Mrs Abraham Kolsky Mrs Louis Sheinfeld and Mrs Ruby Wolfson.
Paris a.d. 30. Mrs Henry Russell wife of the Boston Opera director was last heard from at 14 Rue Bellini. A Post correspondent found she had gone to Arachon last week. The area is on high ground and not affected by floods.
Advert reads that Diapepsin ends indigestion heartburn and gas in minutes. It claims a weak stomach benefits from a dose, preventing sour stomach, belching, headaches, and nausea, with half a dollar case from a druggist and improved appetite and taste.
James H. Vahey and Eugene N. Foss will appear before the committee on federal relations at the State House to advocate the income tax amendment. The measure was a Democratic platform plank last fall and its fate in the Legislature is expected to influence the gubernatorial race.
Vahey appears set for the Democratic nomination for Governor with Foss aiming for Lieutenant Governor. Foss backs Vahey for the ticket and says he will press for an income tax to address national taxation burdens on working families. Vahey agrees the income tax amendment must pass the Legislature for national safeguards.
Archbishop OConnell will speak at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Thursday evening February 10 about the life of Joan DArc. The talk, under the Holy Cross conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society, will benefit the Cathedral parish poor.
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