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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1911
Page
8
Boston's City Council yesterday opposed proposed charging of an admission fee at the L street bath house in a bitter session. Councillor Smith accused fellow members of playing politics whenever a popular measure with potential voices was under consideration.
Councillors clash over proposed bathhouse admission charges with Mayor Fitzgerald urging delay to hear trustees. Ballantyne says fee hurts the poor as Kenney calls it an outrage. Council votes proceed, trustees’ side not heard, Curtis Hall and East Boston gym open soon, department faces year end deficit.
City Council urged resuming the old May Day practice of allowing congested residents to dump year’s refuse into the streets during a spring week. An order sought mayoral and public works backing, with city teams collecting waste. Additional actions included pensioning aged city laborers and clarifying who qualifies under the term laborer. A curfew hearing for under 14 loitering after 9 pm in business districts was requested, and a high pressure water system for fire protection was sent to the Finance Commission. Park funds were proposed for park and public grounds seating.
Mrs. B H Howes defends a renowned psychic master described as having a Metaphysical Club membership and linguistic investigations by top scholars. She argues his work under a divine force cannot be reduced to fortune telling, noting unfamiliar foreign tongues heard during his lectures.
At Colby a public meeting heard J. W. Longstreeth of the United States Department of Agriculture predict that a big-muscled, active-brained race will emerge from western Kansas. The remark came during the dry-farming special train’s five week tour of semi arid Southwest regions.
A young man released on probation told of a dying girl who urged him to report the forging of checks, saying she would have him fulfill that promise once she died. The remarks came days after the events, linking the case to an implied confession and ongoing legal proceedings.
Washington May 8 A sensation occurred as Rev D F Carroll assistant rector of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension one of the Capital s richest parishes will quit the pulpit for the stage He plans to use plays like The Servant in the House to express Christian doctrine as he resigns effective immediately
Miss Adeline E. Craycraft of Evansville Ind was in pain during the ceremony making her Mrs Heerman A Alber The minister hurried the service as she complained of corns on new shoes The bride 23 weighs 210 pounds and is 5 feet 10 inches tall Her husband also from Evansville weighs about 140 and is four inches shorter
Leon Grimes, freed on a forgery charge later dismissed, confessed in Kalamazoo court to the judge that he had forged to keep a promise to his sweetheart. He said he confessed after being released, explaining he had told her he was guilty.
Harrisburg reports a voracious parasite from Japan found on shrubs and nursery stock in Philadelphia. State Nursery Inspector Engle observed noticeable insect traces on trees and stock, with samples sent to Washington for identification.
May 8 at Travers Island a mock duel unfolded between Dr. Graeme M. Hammond and Dr. M. J. Echeverria. Clad in canvas armor and armored masks, they fired wax bullets from wax loaded cartridges while several hundred club members watched. Hammond struck Echeverria in the chest area. a blackened mark appeared on the armor canvas where the bullet hit.
A reader defends Mr Redding against being labeled a fortune teller. He recounts a 27 year old woman visiting Redding Hall for a reading, describes the toy music box as a focus tool, notes no prediction or fee was given, and asserts honesty and spiritual integrity in Redding’s practice. The letter urges verification with Watch and War Society secretary Mr Chase.
Dr Heber Bishop of Harmony Lodge Clearwater Lake Me and Boston says he will supply former Governor Hill of Augusta Me with 20000000 smelts eggs for his trout pools. Eggs hatch then young smelts feed the trout in Hill s large concrete lined pools. Hill will pick up eggs next Friday at the camp.
President Taft sent nominations to the Senate naming Edward W. Hyde as postmaster at Bath Maine. He is among several posts listed in the day's cabinet and federal appointments.
Yesterday at the World in Boston, home missions day drew large crowds to the Mechanics' building. Dr. Samuel B. Capen welcomed attendees and asserted that home missions saved the land, citing their role in safeguarding the Union and driving out the Louisiana Lottery as a key example.
The Rev Cc L Thompson notes a home mission council uniting 16 denominations and 22 societies for work in the West and big cities. The evening featured a Congregational dinner with addresses by David N Beach and Clarence Swift. Afternoon talks included Dr George Heber Jones and Mornay Williams.
A Boston reader argues that charging the public for bathing at the L Street Bath adds to the cost of living and acts as a direct tax. He questions why users should subsidize the facility through fees, suggesting trustees aim to elevate the bath to park-like status and an ornament rarely used.
A motion to vacate an amendment to Foster Eddy's bill against Henry M. Baker as executor of Mrs. Eddy Baker G. Iddy's estate was filed in Concord New Hampshire. The suit seeks voiding the residuary clause giving estate residue to the Christian Science Church and dividing it between Foster Eddy and George W. Glover. Counsel for Baker requested a hearing on the motion pending.
Two year old Samuel Schiller, son of Mrs Mary Schiller of 29 Genesee Street in the South End, fell from a second story window yesterday afternoon and is reported to be dying at City Hospital.
A Utah mother recounts using Cuticura Remedies for a child's severe eczema on the head. After trying other medicines, a dollar Resolvent, Cuticura Soap, and Cuticura Ointment cleared the rash and restored hair. Mrs. Francis Lund credits rapid relief and lasting health, praising growth and prevention of future issues. The ad notes Cuticura's global availability and a sample offer from Potter Drug & Chem. Corp.
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