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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1910
Page
6
Brockton reports Charles S. Hamlin won the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 14th district at a convention in A. O. H. Hall. Hamlin had told the district Democrats he could not accept the nomination, via State committee chair Frederick J. Macleod.
After Edward Gilmore failed to secure the nomination the district favored Hamlin. Democratic leaders, returning from Washington, will press him to accept the nomination despite Gilmore's setback.
The Post reports Hon. Charles H. Hamlin was nominated by Democrats of the Fourteenth Congressional District and asked to accept. Hamlin replied from Washington that he would reserve his decision until his return on Saturday.
Willis T. Moore of the Weather Bureau testifies before the House agriculture committee on the Weeks bill. He argues erosion drives floods and criticizes forestry advocates for reckless opinions as regards Appalachian land purchases.
Major Cavanagh argued flood control should focus on protecting streams nearby rather than headwaters and favored clover or forests for protection. Professor Moore cited eight years of Ohio River data showing stable flows and fewer flood days later in the period, endorsing selective forestation and national resource conservation without sweeping forestry programs.
The New England Country Church Association begins a two day conference at the Twentieth Century Club in Joy street. It opens with a 4 PM round table and 8 PM public meeting featuring Rev. George Frederick Wells of New York. D. C. Drew oversees the discussions. Kenyon L. Butterfield of the Massachusetts Agricultural College speaks at 3 PM the next day followed by a final 8 PM meeting Thursday.
A newspaper note states that in next Sunday's Post each identified child will receive a five dollar gold piece to open a bank account. The item emphasizes the act of identification and the monetary incentive offered to participants.
New Zealand soprano Frances Alda of the Metropolitan Opera Company had an operation early today after a burst appendix. The throat stress from the Otello performance may have contributed, and her condition was reported critical this afternoon in New York.
Illness forces Mme. Alda to withdraw from singing Marguerite at the Boston Opera House. Miss Alice Nielsen will perform the role, after earning praise in a prior local production. Director Henry Russell reported Alda’s heroic Otello performance in dying condition and said she hoped to sing in Boston.
In a push to verify claims that William J. Kelley of Richmond New Brunswick was seized on Canadian soil and brought to Maine, A. T. Bagley of the justice department arrived for a full inquiry. He conferred with U S District Attorney Rob ert T. Whitehouse and took a deposition from Deputy Marshal Ferdinand Stevens before departing for Aroostook County to gather depositions on both sides of the border.
An advertisement claims Doan's Kidney Pills provide reliable relief for kidney trouble and back pain in Boston. It presents a testimonial from Mrs. C. J. Becker of Jamaica Plain praising the relief after using the product, with Foster Milburn Co. as sole U.S. agents.
Civil Service Commissioners state Deer Island prison staff are outside civil service unless the Legislature passes a special law to authorize their classification. Charles Warren explains the ruling and notes the need for legal action per the Boston Finance Commission recommendation.
Caroline J Barker of West Newton marked her 83rd birthday with 59 relatives at her home in The Caroline apartments. She is the city’s oldest lifelong resident, part of a 10 child family now with six living. Her sisters Elizabeth Curry, Sarah Sanger, Lucy Sanger, Adelia Trowbridge, Francis Jenison, and she total 456 years together. She worships at Second Congregational Church of West Newton, a member for 63 years and the oldest living member.
Berlin report says Professor G. F. Moore of Harvard will depart for the United States about March 15 after completing a lecture course at the University of Berlin. A farewell reception for German and American friends was held with many officials and scholars in attendance.
Herbert J. Glad Stone governor-general of United South Africa has been created a viscount. Ivor Churchill Cruest former MP for Cardiff and Plymouth is now a baron.
March 1 documented a severe washout on the New York New Haven and Hartford line between Great Barrington and Van Deusenville. The earth slid from under tracks creating a 20 foot deep 50 foot wide gap nearly suspending rails. A northbound passenger on time warned the New York express as trains halted for days, crippling traffic.
Albert B. Nolen, born 1874 in Cambridge, rose to president of Franklin Association No. 18 in Boston and acted as a leading delegate and officer in various Printing Pressmen unions in Washington and Philadelphia. He served in the Spanish American War era volunteers and is a member of the Spanish War Veterans George J. Whitten Camp. He remains a bachelor and holds multiple union roles including scale committee chair and tuberculosis subcommission head.
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