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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1909
Page
2
The Navy reported two crew members died during a 24 hour 12 knot speed test of the new dreadnought North Dakota. Despite the tragedy, the tests showed coal and water consumption well below guaranteed levels and performance exceeding builders expectations.
The North Dakota outperformed the Delaware in turbine tests and power use during a four hour trial at sea. An accident Friday in the fireroom caused a boiler tube split, killing 16 year old John Louden and 20 year old Peter McConnell of Quincy and injuring three others. Louden reportedly urged officers to push for a record before dying.
The North Dakota conducts 24 hour trials west of Boston with turbine engines in place, achieving 12 and 19 knot trials. The ship displaces 20 000 tons, carries a heavy 10 13 inch main battery and two 21 inch torpedo tubes, with 900 crew and a $100 per shot gun cost.
The North Dakota shed 106.2 tons of coal in a four hour test while the Delaware consumed 111 tons. It was expected turbine engines would need more coal than reciprocating engines. Water rate recorded was 22.7 pounds per brake horsepower.
Augusta E. Stetson responds to Mr Strickler in a defense of Christian Science practice. She denies diary statements, explains self defense against malignant influence, and contrasts mental malpractice with true spiritual protection.
Daily fire record entries list multiple incidents with locations in Roxbury South Boston and Dorchester. Fire calls include Box 219 10 Reno Street Roxbury loss slight and Box 217 Tremont Street with Michael Snyder loss slight. Significant loss of 5000 at Box 917 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester Waste Co. and other small sums noted.
The Boston Central Labor Union adopted a resolution urging Boston to conduct a census of all homes and dwellings to determine how many breadwinners are homeless tenants and how many hold owned homes. It argues home ownership boosts government, economy, and social welfare.
T P O Connor and Michael J Ryan spoke at a Lyric Theatre gathering in New York on Irish land reform and home rule. O Connor predicted Irish landlords would be displaced within 10 to 15 years and half a million Irish would farm their own land. Ryan projected major Irish representation in the next Parliament and a potential Treland parliament within three to four years.
The defense in the steel cases is expected to finish by Friday this week. Joseph C. Pelletier will assume the duties of district attorney on that day. Arthur D. Hill will finish the steel cases and any other matters in which he is personally involved following the conference between Hill and Pelletier.
Alderman Matthew Hale sends a sharp letter to the Finance Commission criticizing its handling of the East Boston courthouse. He defends the City Council for not consulting the school committee and argues site negotiations should have rested with the Mayor. He warns a wrong cost estimate could raise the loan amount.
Susan R. Proctor mother of Thomas W. Proctor of the firm Nason and Proctor died at her son’s home 23 Hammond Street Newton Centre aged 82.
A household cleaner claims a tablespoon of GOLD DUST in scrubbing water will remove dirt grease and germs from every crevice. It promises less effort and less bending by taking on the hard cleaning work for you.
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