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...public hearing of the Charles River Dam Commission yesterday morning, those in favor of the dam were given their first opportunity to state their arguments...
President Eliot was the first speaker. He said that the objections to the dam had come from small groups of persons representing comparatively insignificant interests. The principle reason for erecting the dam is to promote the health and happiness of the 400,000 people who live within easy walking distance of the seven mile park that would probably follow its erection. Furthermore, the construction of the dam is necessary to the proper sanitation of the valley below Watertown, because great areas of the river bottom are often left exposed at low water...
...John S. Blake said that he thought he represented the sentiment of the medical men of the Back Bay in insisting that something ought to be done to improve the health conditions of the basin, and that the dam is the best means of accomplishing this purpose. Mr. J. M. McClintock, an engineer, showed the value of the dam in improving the present bad condition of the the sewage system...
...Charles River Dam Commission will hold a public hearing this morning at 10 o'clock in the office of the Railroad Commission, 20 Beacon street. The arguments in favor of the dam will then be stated...
Beginning next week the Charles River Dam Commission will hold public hearings in the State House on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10 o'clock. As soon as the hearings are resumed, those in favor of the dam will state their plans, and will bring forward the testimony of engineers and sanitary experts...