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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1910
Page
6
Miss Elise Shattuck Montgomery of Boston, captain of the girls hockey team, will be a prominent participant in Smith College field day sports. Postponed to Wednesday due to rain, the event attracts more entrants than ever as directors anticipate new records in multiple events.
The commission declares the fair tax must align with the constitution, ensuring proportional taxation across all property. It argues the amendment should not be supported by those who accept discrimination in levies and should be opposed by those who oppose such discrimination.
Representative Charles L Underhill argues against the bill citing taxation risks. He warns exemptions would trigger broad special legislation harming homeowners and hits lobbying by the Chamber of Commerce as ill advised. He recalls his shift from support due to three main tax issues and committee findings.
Representative Norman White of Brookline argues the Winsor Gaston Kidder Peabody Boston E Elevated Boston Gas group backs the opposition to the amendment. He says the group controls railroad and trolley law loopholes and fears loss of bond market advantages if intangibles are taxed, while stressing the bill would simply allow a public vote on taxation. He contends opponents fear the public decision and the amendment is not final.
Frank G. Webster of Kidder, Peabody & Co. voices firm opposition to a bill, arguing it harms Massachusetts, strains local bond valuations, and invites Western securities into competition. He says assessors generally oppose the measure and that railroads, state and city bonds would suffer most.
Beverly May 22 crowds flocked to President Taft's summer home Burgess Point to view the Italian fountain imported by Robert D. Evans and the grounds awaiting Mrs Taft's June arrival. Automobilists were barred from the estate today and observers note preparations for Mrs Taft's visit and potential Roosevelt interactions.
Report on the mission's work notes 500 families and 800 children aided in the past year, with 694 newcomers and 168 taken in. Headquarters remain at 279 Tremont Street. speakers praise beginnings led by Miss Fannie Reed and urge support of time and money.
Washington May 22 The international boundary between the United States and Canada along the southeast coast of Maine has been fixed by a treaty signed yesterday by Ambassador Bryce and Secretary Knox. The line runs from a point in Passamaquoddy Bay between Trent Island and Friar Head through the bay to the middle of Grand Manan Channel.
The treaty line location, long disputed since 1783 and 1814, was located without employing the arbitration method set by the 1908 agreement between Great Britain and the United States. Submissions to the Senate for approval are expected tomorrow as the matter concludes without arbitration after a fixed period expired.
The incident unfolds as Ralph Gray dives after a man in trouble and fails to reach him. Adam Bopp arrives, dives, and rescues Gallagher briefly before both drown. Gallagher regains air, attacks Bopp, and both men sink. Gallagher’s body is recovered first. Bopp later surfaces with dynamite used to recover him.
Today during Anniversary Week the 9 a.m. morning prayer at King's Chapel led by Rev. D Roy Freeman of Braintree. 10 30 a.m. annual Min isterial Union meeting in Channing Hall with address on Theodore Parker by Rev J T Sunderland of Hartford Conn. 2 30 p.m. National Alliance of Unitarian Women public meeting at South Congregational Church with speakers Mrs Claude A Gilson Elizabet h N J Rev Samuel R Maxwell Greenfield and Rev Elvin J Prescott on The New Movement at Sanford Me. 4 p.m. Unitarian Service Pension Society annual meeting in Channing Hall. 5 p.m. vesper service at First Church with Rev Frederick R Griffin of Montreal in charge. 8 p.m. public reception at Hotel Somer set with President and Mrs Samuel A Eliot Chief Justice and Mrs Marcus P Knowlton and brief address by Hon Curtis Guild Jr.
A historic brief urges the public to support a charitable mission not as charity but through affordable contributions. It highlights broad opportunity for all to aid and emphasizes foundations upon which Massachusetts was established. The call closes with a plea to help carry out the work and give the child a chance.
Three newly ordained priests marked their first masses after ordination by Archbishop O Connell. Father William Foley celebrated at East Boston, Father Edward J Campbell at Roxbury, and Father John B Fletcher at Charlestown. Clergy and church groups attended. sermons praised the new priests. The Hamilton Court company members joined the service.
The Harvard and Yale resume passenger service from India Wharf at 4 pm. Each steamer will carry a large list, using oil fuel this season to cover 346 miles in 14 hours at about 20 knots. Oil supply, 120000 gallons, allows a 1600 mile radius and a coal change would take 24 hours. Crew requirements drop from 48 to six with oil.
Residents in Salt Lake City Utah woke to a morning tremor on Sunday May 22 rocking through the town. Authorities reported a minor quake near the State University area with no injuries or major damage reported. Local officials urged caution and said inspections would continue today.
The Rev John Haynes Holmes pastor of the Church of the Messiah and a leading Unitarian figure preached at Temple Israel yesterday while Rabbi Fleischer spoke from his platform in New York.
At yesterday afternoon’s meeting the Boston Gaelic School treasurer Mrs. M. E. Curley reported a $25 subscription to the Gaelic language fund. The amount was sent to the Gaelic League in Dublin.
A special Brookline town meeting has been called for June 1 to vote on appropriations totaling 173000 dollars. The meeting will determine funding for local services and projects as outlined by town officials.
A Post feature invites school children photographed on Berkeley street to claim a $5 gold prize at the City Editor office, 275 Washington street, third floor, with a parent present. Readers are told twenty photos weekly will be printed, and last Wednesday’s subject was Annie Lasdouski, 11, of South Boston, Norcross School. Esther Lannon, 10, of Brighton, from St. Columbkine’s School, was featured Saturday. Both will deposit their winnings.
Miss Stella Tracey replaces ill lead Miss Nella Webb in The Goddess of Liberty at the Shu bert Theatre for the second week. Tracey previously starred in Chicago and has worked with George M. Cohan on Little Johnny Jones, bringing notable experience to Phyllis Crane’s role.
A two weeks mission at St. Angela Church Mattapan opened yesterday with about 2500 in attendance. Rev Fathers Ennis and Condon of the Society of Jesus lead the sessions. The first week targets women, the second week men. A first communion service for boys and girls is set for May 29, with the blessing service on June 5.
The Church of St Angela, opened on Easter Sunday this year, is under the pastorate of Rev Francis J Ryan. The article notes the consecration of mothers and babies to the Virgin Mary as part of its early rites.
London reports King George has begun his reign with widespread clemency including remission of short sentences and reductions across the army and navy. He also releases a heartfelt letter to the people praising national affection after a sudden sorrow and urging faith in God and the constitution.
Four permanent men in the Somerville fire department are reassigned by Chief Rich effective today. Lyle Sterling moves to Ladder 2 from Chemical A, Central. Frank W. Rametti shifts to Ladder 2 from Chemical A.. Robert Jesson transfers from Engine 4 to Hose 3. Joseph Lander goes to Engine 4 from Ladder 2.
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