Christie Pictures become top sellers in art stores
This note states Christie Pictures are the first of their kind seen in newspapers, priced at 1.00 to 2.00 dollars and described as the biggest sellers in art stores.
06 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
1
This note states Christie Pictures are the first of their kind seen in newspapers, priced at 1.00 to 2.00 dollars and described as the biggest sellers in art stores.
At the eighth annual dinner of the Massachusetts Ice Dealers Association, M Easterbrook urged smaller dealers to raise prices claiming ice producers hold the upper hand. Other speakers backed the stance as talks spread of planned price hikes across Boston and towns statewide. Freight-rate doubts and railroad objections surfaced as officials denied imminent freight increases while public sentiment was expected to drive higher ice costs.
At an ice dealers convention Easterbrook of Jamaica Plain says he would sell one pound for five cents or more to protest the nickel law. He notes 2000 pounds per ton making ice cost $100 a ton at five cents per pound and $67 a ton for a pound and a half.
Rev Charles W Regan of All Saints Church in Roxbury credits the Boston Post with backing the effort to keep All Saints School open amid plans to close the quarters and shift students to distant schools. Mayor Fitzgerald pledges to support the children and keep classes in All Saints Hall. several saloons face closure by April 30.
Friends of Dean N. S. Shaler of Harvard were pleased to learn yesterday that he passed a more comfortable day. A late night bulletin stated he showed distinct convalescence.
The Brighton suit against F. Gray Company of Washington and Hanover alleges a breach of contract. Plaintiffs claim damages and seek relief through court action.
Mrs. Mabel Hull of Providence, visiting at 146 East Forty-sixth street, says Louis Gardner a Boston gas interests figure pursued her. Gardner was charged with disorderly conduct in Yorkville Police Court after taking a photo of her and crying. He pleaded he would stay away and was discharged.
Lawrence April 5. Nurse Helen Kk Stanley testifies Dr George L Black promised marriage after conditions she refused. Mayor and Board of Aldermen try the case tonight. Verdict: charges not sustained by a 3 to 3 vote at 2 AM.
Mayor Fitzgerald endures a political storm as opponents unite with the Good Government Association to challenge a $1,000,000 sewer loan. The $500,000 street-improvement loan remains stalled in the Aldermen as clashes over sewer funding intensify. In Beacon Hill the Lomasney civil service bill, aimed at protecting City Hall allies, is debated with a high-stakes vote anticipated today.
Mayor Fitzgerald and Superintendent Leahy rebut Secretary Billings statement about a 300000 sewer loan for Broad and Milk streets. Leahy shows a work schedule with only two items possibly related, saying the claim is erroneous and that the bill reflects careful executive sewer department planning.
Authorities report a police dragnet is active for an unknown assailant who struck at the Relief Hospital, with officers coordinating searches and canvassing the surrounding area for evidence and witnesses.
Augustino Alupo 11 died at Relief station after a horse strike on the old Charlestown bridge sparked a pursuit. Antonio Fantino reported the events to police. Celia Cartello found the unconscious boy and aided his return home where cerebral hemorrhages proved fatal.
The forecast calls for showers on Friday in Boston and vicinity with fair conditions Saturday. Winds vary and shift to westerly as the weekend progresses.
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