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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1906
Page
6
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The Boston Police Commission reorganization and a new Excise Board are approved, with Governor Guild praised for leadership. The public now watches for the crucial appointments, especially the head of the police department, to ensure effective administration and public credit.
The piece weighs a federal wealth tax and inheritance question. It notes Roosevelt supports curbing large fortunes through taxes on high incomes or large estates, but highlights constitutional and practical hurdles lawmaking faces. It calls the issue a tremendous, worthy problem for broader welfare.
The article argues US occupation in the Philippines yields few dividends. It cites Philippine purchases from other countries totaling 25 to 30 million annually versus less than 6 million from the United States. It notes minimal US imports, army spending, and high salaries for officials as the main tangible returns, while critics dispute President Roosevelt’s glory narrative.
The Home Market Club has just ruled on Congressman Lawrence for alleged heresy regarding his January free raw material speech. The ruling reflects the club's stance on his remarks and possible disciplinary action.
The piece accuses Lawrence of spreading Democratic doctrine and claims Home Market support for exports such as hides coal iron ore lumber and wood pulp. It says Massachusetts Democrats demand protection while Republicans should repudiate Lawrence and his opinions.
A City Hall relief meeting led by the mayor prompts strong support for southern Italian volcano victims. Funds are being collected with Lee Higginson & Co acting as treasurers and Andrew A Badaracco to open a North End office. White Star line offers free transport for Italian relief supplies.
The Rev. Arthur P. Putnam D D retired Unitarian minister died in Salem tonight in his 79th year after a long illness. Born in Danvers he studied at Dartmouth Brown and Harvard Divinity School and served Mt Pleasant Unitarian Church Roxbury. He leaves two sons and three daughters and his widow Eliza K Buttrick of Cambridge.
New York April 15 severe Navy Department rules shorten Commander John H. Gibbons honeymoon to seven days. He sails across the ocean to wed Miss Ely sister of Richard S. Ely. three weeks granted, two weeks travel, seven days with his bride in New York before returning.
A miscellany of letters and short items from readers and editors. Topics range from a reader asking about a tail length mouse to jokes about public figures, civic events, and local anecdotes. The column features brief quips on Opera in Boston, graft investigations, and city life news.
The article debates whether blondes or brunettes are superior and questions the value of hair color in defining a woman's attributes. It notes people can change hair color at will and argues the discussion is pointless when appearances can be altered.
The public endures nervous strain as operators and miners seek settlement. The writer urges a quick decision and even suggests Mitchell and Baer flip a penny to settle the dispute now.
A sociological expert argues that even criminals can reform through kindness and love. The author humorously urges gentler treatment of insurance presidents, claiming tender care might encourage them to become nobler, better leaders.
London Tit-Bits launches a circulation stunt by serializing a diamond theft chase across an automobile hunt. Readers chase the car, find the real vehicle, and hold a copy of the paper to win 20 pounds from the vehicle’s operator.
Henry S. Pritchett born, future Tech president. A year ago General W W Blackmar, G A R commander in chief, began a Western trip.
A 19 year old asks if asking for a kiss while walking with a girl he recently renewed friendship might offend her. The columnist cautions that unless he clearly expresses deep feeling and commitment, the request could seem inappropriate and lead to misinterpretation.
A Massachusetts correspondent asks about meeting a distant suitor, inviting him to meet her parents, and pursuing a closer relationship. The advice urges introducing him to family first, so they can assess his character and decide if friendship should deepen.
Professor Chamberlain of Clark University analyzes women traits versus men noting greater adaptability diplomacy charity memory patience and intuition. He asserts women show superior listening hearing imagination religious devotion tact and tolerance in various roles.
Butler Ames of Lowell born August 22 1871 grandson of General Benjamin F Butler bachelor. West Point graduate 1894 engineer passed through Porto Rico campaign as lieutenant colonel. MIT graduate 1898 BS ad jutant Sixth Massachusetts Infantry served in U S W. Representative to General Court 1898 and 1900.
Miss Bertha Graves and Miss Mary Blanchard Linder headline a busy society page. Graves plans a May 1 Newton ceremony at Channing Church with a reception at Hunnewell Club, while Linder and Professor Harry Goodwin wed at Arlington Street Church. Other items note Mrs. Joshua Crane’s move to Dedham, tennis travel, a Cambridge wedding reception for May Everts Mason, and relocations by Dr. James H. Anderson and Arthur Edwards. Mrs. Ogden Codman lends patronage to a Waldorf charity matinee, and Mrs. James M. Codman Sr. suffers pneumonia at Palm Beach.
St Peters burg April 15 The Easter festival, marking the Kishineff massacres anniversary, passed with no notable anti Hebrew excesses due to government actions. Dur novo sets subordinates not to call on him amid rumors of his imminent retirement while Count Witte gains ground in internal affairs.
Rear Admiral Asa Walker reports to Harvard Observatory the ephemeris of Comet C of 1906 also known as Ross. Miss Eleanor A. Lamson computed the data from Glasgow and Washington observations taken March 19 March 23 and April 2. Perihelion occurred February 20 and the comet's brightness continues to fade.
Aunt Mary asks about Henry VIII and his wives. Arthur deflects, saying it is none of her business, in a brief humorous exchange about English history.
The Franklin portrait from Dorchester House London arrived today in New York aboard the steamship St Paul. It was addressed to The Honorable President Theodore Roosevelt in Washington and restored to the United States by Earl Grey, governor-general of Canada.
In a ceremony at St Peter's rectory Meeting House Hill the Rev Father Kelly united Miss May Louise Quinn daughter of Mrs Patrick Ryan of 1284 Dorchester avenue and John I Rogers son of Mr and Mrs Edward J Rogers of Dorchester in the presence of many relatives and friends.
A misunderstanding at a boarding house leads to an exchange where a guest insists no meals are available while a resident apologizes for the miscommunication. The scene captures a lighthearted clash over dining options.
The East Boston shipyards are active with both steam and sailing vessels gearing up for the season. Ransom B Fuller of the Kennebec division is fitted with new sponsons and painters work on her Easter finish. City of Rockland is receiving a first class overhaul under Chief Officer George Williams. Maud B Krum overhauled at McPhee’s yard and Woodward Abrahams being caulked. Scow No. 46 of Morris & Cummings dredging also present.
Mrs. Day reveals Jim was jilted last spring by a beautiful girl who rejected him for selfishness. Lois and Jim form a pact to stay true to their unknown loves, the two youngest pair up as comrades and entertain the group with lake adventures. Jim confesses his love for Lois, and she reveals her own love is not idle but shared with another man.
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