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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
6
The article argues that commerce should serve community needs with fair profits and prompt service. Gaining from others' fears or shortages is condemned, even amid trusts and monopolies. It praises restraint and adherence to high ethical standards in trade practices.
The piece argues that public schools are essential and must prevail over saloon interests, advocating maintaining school locations over liquor licenses. It cites the 400-foot rule and urges decisions based on education needs, not license pressures, noting no school should be moved to favor saloons or reduce children’s welfare.
John Mitchell for the anthracite miners presents a fair, sincere offer to Mr. Baer and the employers to settle the dispute through amicable arbitration. He proposes reviving the 1903 conciliation board with Judge Gray as umpire, arguing the approach is morally sound and practical. Baer’s committee will decide Monday whether to accept or reject this path.
Early-week returns show all 160 electors in St Petersburg favor the Constitutional Democrats, despite police intimidation and mass arrests. The result signals a constitutional government stance and challenges reactionary control, with provincial elections to finish by the 15th and Duma selection slated for the 27th.
The Brighton coal dealer who lowered prices to pre strike levels also refunds customers the amount paid in excess on recent purchases. The gesture is praised as repentance with "works meet for repentance" and deemed an exceptional case.
The piece argues the horse remains vital despite the rise of automotives. It cites 1890 US horse numbers at about 14 million and 1905 over 17 million, with export prices rising from 175 to over 300 dollars. It predicts the horse will keep its role, with breeding driven by rivalry with machines and ongoing usefulness.
A trio of early 20th century items notes marriage vanity in the Kentucky mountains with a jab at ugliness, a New York fashion blurb praising floral hats and wraps for Easter, and a cautionary tale about a fraudster selling fake servant placements, deceiving a housekeeper with fake numbers and names.
In a letter to the Editor, Coin Boston notes the British gold standard: 11 parts fine gold to 1 part alloy. It states the sovereign's Troy weight is 123.274 grains of gold.
A Boston Elevated conductor informs a matron of exact fare after she disputes a 10 cent charge and demands 5 cents change. The matron protests, threatens to write to the president, then exits as the car continues with passengers amused.
A Nebraska tale compares modern dice shaking to medieval duels over a woman. The writer argues this цивilized, nonlethal method challenges bloodier past customs, praising the gentle, decisive game that avoids killings and funerals.
Today in American history April 6 1789 marks George Washington’s unanimous election as first United States president. A year ago the steamer Ivernia docked in Boston carrying 2271 passengers, largely immigrants.
John Craig, the popular leading man at Castle Square Theatre, will sever ties with the company at season's end. His final appearances come during Faster week with a Romeo and Juliet performance, and he will retire to Swampscott for a well earned summer rest.
A humorous unsigned note from South Walpole Mass jokes about mob violence over a coal strike. The writer protests mob action against “Pete,” whom they suspect related to coal prices, urging respect for law and caution while noting the strike may end quickly.
A famous matinee idol joins the military to escape the attention of devoted matinee girls. The piece notes that young women still admire the soldier and questions whether it harms his standing, suggesting the situation may not be as dreadful as it seems.
President Roosevelt will deliver the Decoration Day address before the Army and Navy Union in Norfolk Virginia. The speech is a near repetition of his Gridiron Club dinner address titled The Man With the Muck Rake, comparing some publishers and writers to Pilgrim’s Progress character.
An aging trio of aunts guard Billy Foster's long quest for ancestry. A battered sword, sent as a gift, links the Foster clan to distant Camberfield and a capital discovery when a visitor recognizes the inscription and crest.
Aunt Abbie recites what she knows of a weapon as Mr. Camberfield leaves with the sword. She places two $50 bills on Miss Marcia’s pillow and hints at future wealth. Miss Marcia smiles at Billy’s looming coat of arms and quips about enjoying the moment.
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