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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1910
Page
5
The Consumptives Hospital trustees report to Mayor Fitzgerald cites 40000 to 60000 Boston school children exposed to diseases leading to tuberculosis while experts estimate 5000 actually suffer from the white plague. They urge comprehensive physician exams in all public schools to guide city action on treatment.
The mayor discussed the matter with the board of health after the board requested funding to conduct related work. The Consumptives' Hospital trustees criticized police for few spitting ordinance arrests and urged stricter enforcement. The open-air school at the Franklin Park refectory will close November 1 after treating about 100 children, with officials noting fairness to all students requires broader support.
Frederick Getchell of 19 Nixon Street Dorchester stands to receive $1000 yearly from the estate of his late father artist William W Getchell if he remains single. If he marries his income drops to $500 annually. The photographer died August 15 leaving a trust for his widow and son with lifelong annual income.
The Rev. Cortland Myers plans sermons on Tremont Temple needs and America needs. The American Board reduced its debt from 35585 to 6005 in the year to Aug 31, with expenditures 950622 and receipts 980202. The centenary meeting will be in Boston Oct 11 to 14 with the National Congregational Council.
A silver loving cup and checks totaling 22100 were presented to Claude Grahame-White by Boston supporters at a Harvard aero meet testimonial dinner at the Algonquin Club. General Charles H. Taylor announced a 210000 prize for Boston Light and Adams D. Claflin noted 212100 in prizes won. White praised American aviators and spoke of luck and management in aviation, while Governor Draper and others lauded his efforts.
English aviator A V Roe, injured in the triplane wreck on Thursday, was hailed with an ovation at a dinner honoring the meet. Speakers Adams D. Claflin and Charles J. Glidden praised efforts while Glidden announced his intent to learn to fly. Odin Roberts, as toastmaster, quipped about a potential aviator nickname.
John E. Alden, descendant of Plymouth's John Alden, dies at 347 Centre Street Newton after a life in banking and local clubs. He led South Boston Savings Bank since 1898 and held roles in the Boston Chamber of Commerce Hunnewell Club Newton Unitarian Club and New England Historical and Genealogical Society. Survived by wife three daughters and one son funeral Sunday at 2 30 p m.
An Everett Democratic rally transport skidded starting to back from the City Club and crashed through a grocery department window at Houghton & Dutton Co. The loaned machine owned by Richard T. Greene and driven by Elijah Nash caused minor damage. the mayor arrived tardily and joined the party for the Everett rally.
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