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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1906
Page
6
The notice specifies mailing instructions for payments sent to the Post Publishing Company in Boston Maia. It warns that all money is at the sender's risk and advises against sending cash while guiding checks drafts and money orders be made payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The decision holds that a state cannot grant a universally recognized divorce when only one spouse resides there. It urges uniform or national divorce laws, notes risks to legitimacy of children and inheritance, and warns of social disruption from divergent state laws.
Massachusetts needs a general law allowing life insurance companies to incorporate within the state. Currently only foreign firms operate largely, with most premiums leaving Massachusetts. A state charter would promote local control, healthier growth, and self sufficiency in life insurance.
A public appeal urges authorities to give earnest attention to the demands, stressing prompt consideration. The requester seeks timely scrutiny, fairness, and decisive response from officials. Specifics are not provided in the fragment.
Missouri Governor Folk calls lynching murder and urges swift justice after the Springfield mob killed three Black men and freed prisoners. He argues every participant shares guilt and should be punished. law and courts must codify the stance to deter future violence.
London reporters note Duchess of Sutherland and Countess of Warwick send their children to tax supported public schools. Ducal children mingle with village youths and may invite them to the castle, shocking aristocratic society.
Hervey Kent 89 a noted cotton manufacturer and Exeter leader died today in Exeter New Hampshire He had served as president of the Exeter Manufacturing Company since 1895 and previously worked in Fitchburg Newton Lawrence and Barre Massachusetts He was among Exeter's wealthiest residents
In the settlement of Charles A. Harrington's large estate, two Worcester women, Caroline A. Thayer and Mary E. Thompson, are expected to receive between $75,000 and $100,000 each. The estate totals $400,000 to $500,000, with most real estate in South Acton, Michigan, and Arkansas.
Miss Mary E Prendergast noted that yesterday marked the first day since the 1898 bankruptcy law enactment with no petition filed in the United States District Court. She succeeded Commissioner Fiske as bankruptcy clerk and has served in the office for 10 years.
A jumble of quotes and notes mentions female figures from literature and daily life. It recalls a widow Ann Winn buried near Falmouth leaving many descendants, with her late husband a smith and the village smithy as a recurring image.
A reader from Cambridge laments theatre balcony crowding and a Boston car stop system. The editor reply defends Boston’s one two and three car stops, praising the city’s foot races, early theater closings, and urging readers not to overdo the exercise while chasing trains.
A jumble of anecdotes recalls reckless speed on the highway, a man’s drinking and wakeful habit, a sanitarium, and a funeral. Other items note coal deposits in the Philippines, a repeat timekeeping trick, and local exploits from Italian art students to rescue tales and civic notices.
A Washington Evening Star verse notes a blend of August warmth and Arctic cold with robins songs and sneezes. The poem describes mixed weather including rain sleet sun and a cheat of sunshine, illustrating a day in early spring.
On April 18 1676 Sudbury Massachusetts was attacked by Native Americans in an event noted as a historic violent episode. A year earlier the Boston Nationals opened their baseball season at home signaling spring sport activity.
Eleanor recalls a jovial scene where Charley Niceboy knelt to tinker her auto tire for two hours while cousins remark on changing courtship norms.
A dialogue reveals youths claim they smoke on the way home because authority forbids smoking on school grounds. The exchange shows tension between pupils and adults over rules and behavior.
A clipped rural exchange shows a harsh local greeting and a farmer shrugging off a visitor. The speaker mentions plenty of milkmaids nearby and hints at possible future work further along the road.
A reader asks Mildred Champagne if it is honorable to win a woman from her steady partner. The columnist notes the woman stays with her friend and warns that interference is unlikely to help, urging restraint and respect for her choices.
A reader from Dorchester asks Miss Champagne whether to marry a prosperous Chicago suitor or renew hope with a former fiancé. The advice urges meeting the first love, encouraging reconciliation, and warns against marrying without love to avoid future unhappiness.
The Franklin Union building site will likely be selected at a special board meeting in the Mayor's office on Tuesday noon April 24. The committee led by Tech President Henry S. Pritchett and including James J. Storrow and Frank K. Foster expects a site cost near 100000 within city limits. The total building and equipment outlay possible runs to about 350000. Storrow said the meeting was delayed by Pritchett's emergency trip to New York and indicated an architect may be engaged as adviser, with others submitting plans.
Madrid April 17. Spanish newspapers note Princess Ena will provide all house linen for her home while the King presents wedding gowns. The collection includes a blue crepe de chine gown, an ivory net evening dress with white Spanish lace, and an empire crepe de chine evening dress in Neapolitan violet with silver bullion and glass bead detailing.
In a college town a romance tests timing and ambition as Katharine and Robert Lagrange debate marriage before a train departure. She urges moral restraint for his future, while he vows to pursue success and return. The couple confronts distance and dream against practical paths.
A vivid ad describes Standard Garments and men’s ready-made suits as unmatched for value in Boston, asserting the company’s display at the Horse Show rivals its office offerings and presents exceptional prices for the money.
On a station platform a man recalls the past and fears change but finds Katharine awaiting him with joy. She asks if he still loves her, he admits he forgot, then they reunite and vow nothing will part them again. He returns to her with renewed love and resolve.
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