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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
7
Eva M. Brown of the Faxon Temperance League vows to press the fight to a final vote before Governor Guild after the Senate sent the midnight liquor bill to engrossment by 26 to 7. She saluted Senator Jane of Ward 11 amid tense debate as the bill moves toward enactment.
Senator Reed of Taunton sponsors a bill to abolish the Governor's Council, calling it unnecessary machinery in state government. The measure targets trimming overhead and consolidating executive functions.
Secretary to the Governor Charles F. Gettemy told the D A R at the Old North Church that Paul Revere likely knew nothing of lantern signals. He said lanterns were hung to alert Charlestown and nearby residents of King George s troops if messengers were captured. Dr Warren sent two messengers that night and others would have spread word through Middlesex villages if needed.
At the 28th annual reunion of the 10th Massachusetts Light Battery Association the officers were named for the coming year. William Y. Goss and Stephen H. Johnson sit on the executive committee with other members including Hil lam Rnmne, Benjamin F. Parker, and Augustus C. White.
The 10th annual hall of Dorchester Lower Mills Council 180 Knights of Columbus is set for Milton Town Hall tonight under W. Edgar Riley with J. E. Gillooly W. H. O'Brien and a large team of aides directing the event.
Gov Guild told the French American Historical Society at Young's Hotel that few Puritans fully grasp French influence on American civilization. He cited names like Faneuil Sohier Chardon Lambert Sigourney Millet Martin and Dumaresq and noted Paul Revere’s French roots. Speakers included H L Belisle and Father Lalandé who reviewed Whitman genealogy and Canada’s historic facts.
Men focused on Boston’s welfare and commercial growth will host a dinner for Cleveland Chamber of Commerce representatives at the Somerset Hotel next Wednesday evening. The organizing committee includes members from the Boston Chamber of Commerce Associated Board of Trade Merchants Association and the Good Government Association.
The Seiberlich Davenport clash over taxing exemptions for state bonds heats up as the Senate and House taxation chairs push opposite outcomes. Senator Seiberlich opposes Treasurer Chapin with eight committee members backing him, while Representative Davenport seeks to block the Seiberlich report. Speaker Cole and President Dana stay neutral as Chapin faces questions, and a public opinion bill allowing voter referendums on public questions proceeds to a Senate third reading.
The Senate considers a Taylor of East Boston bill on employer liability granting employees more freedom to sue after injuries. The judiciary committee reports against the measure, and Senator Taylor will offer a substitute.
Former Governor John D. Long pushes a constitutional amendment to appoint the attorney general by the governor rather than election. The bill advances to the Senate on an adverse committee report from constitutional amendments.
A Boston telegraphic appeal urged gifts to Aleppo Temple and raised 1545 dollars within 15 minutes at Symphony Hall. Lafayette G Blair led a stirring plea for needy Shriners in Aleppo City as nearly 3000 Shriners attended and 140 candidates were initiated.
Lowell April 19. The O'Sullivan Rubber Heel Company wired $500 to the Mayor of San Francisco via Western Union to aid victims of the great calamity. Treasurer Humphrey O'Sullivan issued the check on Union National Bank of Lowell and sent the despatch.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announced on April 19 that it will ship free of charge all merchandise sent for relief of San Francisco earthquake sufferers.
Governor Pardee of California and Governor Guild of Massachusetts coordinate aid for San Francisco after a major fire. Boston teams arrange rail provision shipments and fund treasurers Kidder Peabody Co to move supplies east. Citizens rally despite shortages as military moves to evacuate the doomed east side blocks and secure food and water.
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