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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1909
Page
6
In New York on October 3 a packed First Church of Christ Scientist saw Sunday services marked by a calm atmosphere that raised questions about whether this serenity signals a forthcoming storm or a lasting peace. The focus centers on Augusta FE Stetson and her removal from a key position within the church.
Parishioners report no public statement from Mrs. Stetson after the Christian Science board revoked her license to teach and practice. Church officials read the Mother Church by law on the matter, emphasizing divine love and admonitions against judging or condemning others.
In New Bedford Vincenzo Stoni, 21, living at 4 Turner street, had his left cheek cut by a razor wielded by an enraged countryman at about 6:30 PM. The robber demanded $10, fled when refused, and Stoni was chased by his cousin. Police seek the assailant.
An older advertorial promotes Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills as a natural laxative and tonic to stimulate liver and bowels, purify blood, and banish bilious headaches. It claims quick relief, no habit, and broad physician endorsement, urging daily use to feel better and make life worth living.
In New Haven on October 3 Yale President Hadley urged freshmen to balance religious devotion with intellectual rigor. He warned against one sided religion and praised disciplined study, arguing college trains students for free citizenship while warning that life beyond campus lacks guidance.
The first monument erected at St Michael's Italian Catholic cemetery was dedicated yesterday afternoon in memory of Vito Sessa of the North End.
Harvard and Dartmouth prepare historic double inaugurals as Abbott Lawrence Lowell at Harvard and Ernest Fox Nichols at Dartmouth assume new offices. Delegates from 200 colleges and prominent figures including British envoy James Bryce will attend. Festivities run Oct. 5 to 7 at Harvard and Oct. 14 at Hanover with religious services, cornerstone layings, and a grand banquet.
Rabbi Charles Fleischer praised Dr. Eliot's address at Harvard Summer School of Theology as a modern creed for an emancipated religionist, stressing truth, science, social service, and moral worth of civilization. He argued against irrational orthodoxy while warning ministers may struggle to see truth objectively.
Collections for charity were taken up across Catholic churches in the archdiocese following the archbishop's appeal. At St Marys North End, Masses announced new church schedules including a 9 o clock upper church Mass for children and an 11 15 o’clock basement Mass. Married Women’s Sodality received Holy Communion together. Prayers were offered for the repose of Rev Ignatius Renaud S J who died at St Josephs College Philadelphia.
The Good Cheer House at 164 Commercial Street opened for the winter schedule of the organization. Over 60 men attended and received an excellent dinner. Frank Curtis gave an address outlining the winter's work for the institution.
John J. Gallagher chief carman of Bay State Lodge Boston and Boston Bay State Lodge of the Brotherhood was chosen as a vice president of the International Brotherhood of Carmen at the convention concluding in Atlanta Ga.
Members of the Handel and Hadyn Society gathered for the first rehearsal of the season last night in Symphony Hall, marking the group’s return to program work and preparation.
In Zurich on October 3 a sunny autumn day opened the Gordon Bennett cup balloon race. About 200000 spectators watched 17 balloons ascend as Edgar W. Mix of Columbus Ohio led the American entry "America II" hopeful for a long distance record and possible victory in changing winds over Southern Russia.
Work on the new $40,000 Cambridgeport Gym, badly damaged by fire last May, starts this morning. Half the brick walls remained, but reuse is impracticable. Workers tear down the remaining structure and will build a four story brick building on the foundation with a three story effect.
Edwin B. F. Steuber, a Boston confectionery salesman, was arrested in New York on Boston police request for passing two worthless checks, one for 100 dollars and one for 25 dollars. He claimed he was worth 50,000 dollars and that his checks were good. He was locked up.
John W. Seymour, 22, was brought back to Boston and jailed on an indictment warrant charging him with breaking and entering the Samuel Hamburg tailor shop at 519 Columbus avenue and stealing clothing valued at 570 dollars on April 25, 1909. He was located in Great Barrington and returned by Special Officer Irwin.
Centennial week began with whistles bells and church services in St. Louis. About 15,000 children gathered at the Coliseum to sing patriotic and religious songs while 20,000 Catholic children prayed at Forest Park at the statue of St Louis where Archbishop Jo an J Glen spoke.
Miss Mary Boyle O'Reilly of the Prison Commission spoke at Maverick Church in East Boston on The Children of the City. She denounced city care of children at Rainsford Island as ill suited and blamed politicians for releasing boys from truancy and reform schools for political gain, harming the youths.
Miss O'Reilly recalls cases where officials freed youths against trustees and doctors' warnings. A boy died after returning home with a weak heart from cigarette indulgence. A lawyer misused influence, sending a 5 cent thief back to jail to face harsher fate. She cites harsh reasons behind truancy and youth crime.
The funeral of William I Palmer, managing owner of the Palmer line of schooners known worldwide as the White Fleet, took place yesterday afternoon at his Roxbury residence. Simple services were led by Rev. Roger Forbes and at 8:20 today the body was moved to Webster, his birthplace, for interment.
Senator W. R. Gaylord of Milwaukee, a prominent Socialistic-Democratic figure, spoke to a large Paine Memorial Hall audience last night. He was introduced by James A. DeBell, chair of the club.
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