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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1906
Page
6
Publication details for the Boston daily and Sunday Post issued April 19 1906. Includes pricing, subscription terms, offices at 269 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts, and editor publisher contact information.
Massachusetts leaders Governor Guild and Mayor Fitzgerald quickly pledged support and organized relief for San Francisco after disaster. City Hall meeting moved to provide temporary relief and set up ongoing aid efforts, reflecting a strong communal response and past memory of Boston’s own calamity.
A banquet and reception honoring Archbishop O Connell at Symphony Hall last evening showcased elaborate arrangements and a strong intellectual and musical program. The archbishop’s speech responded to greetings from the nation Commonwealth city laity and citizens, urging cooperation across faiths to promote good citizenship and city and state welfare.
Congressman McCall mirrors the President on limiting vast fortunes, contrasting earned wealth with that created by legal grants. He argues many fortunes arise from unequal laws, not enterprise, and urges addressing tariff wrongs before further wealth limits. He proposes a special Congressional message to fix tariff injustices.
The mayor urges the Good Government Association to press delinquent taxpayers to fulfill their civic duty. He notes Boston’s fiscal strain from many property owners not listing personal holdings, depriving the city of substantial revenue.
The Good Government Association urges wide access to the assessors records to expose offenders who evade tax duties and overcharge on sewer work. It argues that wealthy individuals hiding assets and contractors overcharging both rob the city, and civic reform requires transparent accountability.
The commentary notes the seismic disaster in San Francisco as the most disastrous in American history. It emphasizes unpreparedness, widespread ruin, and the horror of sudden destruction, while acknowledging limited knowledge of causes and future details.
The piece recalls the 1775 start of the American Revolution with the first armed clash at Lexington Green and the bridge at Concord, marking the shot heard round the world and the blood shed for liberty. It emphasizes Massachusetts pride and enduring principles from the founders.
Great Barrington April 18. Wealthy New Yorkers led by H. K. Bloodgood have stocked local brooks for the trout season. The streams have been good for fishing, but summer visitors admit they struggle with the rod and need the brooks to be full of fish to catch any.
At the Monument Mills annual meeting on April 18 the directors voted to expand the No 1 spread mill with a five story addition 84 by 112 feet and to erect a four story picket house 60 by 130 feet The project will raise output by 50 percent and create 150 new jobs.
Great Barrington April 18 Mr and Mrs John L Larkin of this town parents of 14 children observed their 25th wedding anniversary this evening Mr Larkin is 47 years old on his wedding anniversary A daughter Mary 17 celebrates her birthday on the same day
The Rev Elbert S Porter aged 49 and pastor of the Congregational Church in Stockbridge died today April 18. The announcement notes his tenure and role in the church community.
The Buffalo Express notes a Bryan daughter wrote a play on a dare hoping for a producer. A writer links black-haired women to temper, a wise woman dismisses red-haired talk of carrots. Italy’s suffrage fever grows with Mantua possible female candidate. Lombardy industrializes with factories, Venetia’s medieval customs linger, Padua declines, Petrarchan university faded.
The Horse Editor logs a fanciful account of a horse show with royal entries and spectator talk. Highlights include Lord Burleigh in hay colored coat, Empress and Princess in silver harness, Sanction Squire dancing, Misses Amazement and Astonishment, Saladin the brave Arabian, Mrs Hildred in a satin gown, and Miss Fancy winning beauty. A closing note mentions women in attendance.
Madrid April 18 Your correspondent examines Ena trousseau for publication revealing gowns in Alice blue ivory net and Neapolitan violet with lace embroidery and beading The description notes copyright limits and wedding timing with playful, satirical tone by Jeremiah Pennwhizz All Sorts Foreign Correspondent.
Miss Marie G Fennessey a cornet soloist received a six thousand dollar net verdict against the Boston Northern Streetcar Company in the Superior Court third session before Judge Gaskill. She sued for twenty thousand six hundred after a car started suddenly on November 22 1903 injuring her near Vine and Moulton streets Charlestown. Lawyers Coakley Coakley and Sherman for the plaintiff H F Hurlburt for the company.
Mrs. Davitt cabled from Boston that Michael Davitt is better after an operation for blood poisoning. The message to John O Callaghan, national secretary of the United Irish League of America, brought encouragement to Davitt’s friends.
An April 19 1775 entry notes the observant citizen witnessing the Battle of Lexington in Massachusetts. The brief recalls colonial clashes and local alarm as militia faced British troops, shaping early American colonial resistance.
United States bankers have secured 3 505 000 dollars in new gold. Two and a half million was bought in open market while the remainder in eagle coins was obtained from the Bank of England.
A performer notes how constant bowing to cheering crowds causes a visible bend and wobble in stance. The exchange with a critic about audience reaction highlights the physical toll of performance.
Governor Guild will meet a group of ladies at the State House to formally protest the conversion of the Old State House into a subway station. Additional notes include concert plans, social gatherings, birdwatching anecdotes, and local figures in Boston society.
Fraternal lodges nominate former Somerville Alderman William M. Kenney as the fittest bachelor for the Posts list. Born December 1878 he served as youngest member of the Board of Aldermen in 1902 and 1903, with foresters of America and the ancient order of Hibernians memberships noted.
A humorous note suggests editors fail to recognize punchlines when jokes are too distant. Writers fume gently about editors returning humor and claim such gaffes may yield a reward if jokes are far back enough to be overlooked.
In a lively exchange, ENOUGH declares Jimmie unattractive, while Jennie counters with a claim that three other girls are after the same fellow, highlighting competing affections.
Reggie asks about Cecil's health and the doctor reassures him the brain worry is unfounded, suggesting not to panic over minor concerns.
A chorus of quotes laments muckraking as reporters expose exposing reporters. Law on Parade and Rex Beach lead a call that the exposers will be hunted from New York to Packin town. The piece frames a heated debate around Progressive Era muckraking and the New York Times spotlight.
A young girl confesses love for a man to her father who dismisses the attachment but softens with a supportive remark. The exchange reveals generational friction and a hopeful, candid moment in a domestic setting.
In a shared attic at the Fletchers boarding house three workers plot fast cash through beauty treatments. Eva Herrick guides a roomful of clients as the narrator chases social climbing via cosmetics and a new business venture led by Jim Bryant’s money talk.
A reader signs as CLUBIFUL asks how to handle a man who promises to write but never does. The columnist urges calm patience and balanced effort, suggesting meet halfway without showing desperation and avoiding making him feel pressured. If his feelings are real, he will prove them in time.
A letter to Miss Champagne asks how to handle a strict aunt who monitors a romance. The adviser urges patience and peaceful living under the aunt's roof, suggesting frequent visits when possible and waiting for engagement before challenging the aunt's control.
Berlin reports Chancellor Von Buelow is paralyzed in both legs and in serious condition following illness.
Berlin reports Baron Von Holstein chief of the higher politics department in the foreign office has resigned. The move affects ongoing diplomacy and reflects shifts in German foreign policy leadership.
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