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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1906
Page
3
King George hosts the opening ceremony as the huge stadium fills to capacity while the royal procession moves through to the Greek and British anthems. Carriages carry King George, Queen Alexandra, King Edward, and Queen Olga as the event unfolds under clear skies.
The ad promotes Apitezo Biscuits and Apitezo Grains as wholesome cereals with vegetable iron for all ages. Suggested use with milk or cream for breakfast or luncheon. Claimed benefits include strong nourishment for children and adults. Pack prices cited at 10c per package. Widely sold by grocers.
Advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a digestive tonic and blood builder. mining man A O Merrill of Oneals California recounts recovery after rattlesnake bite and long illness, praising the pills as the only relief after others failed. Sold by druggists or by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady New York.
Crown Prince Constantine presides as King George declares the games open amid cheering crowds. 900 athletes from around the world march in, Greek royals stay for the event, and no American participants compete today as the Acropolis glows tonight.
San Francisco residents recount a seven hour blaze surrounding the U S mint at Fifth and Mission as a dedicated team of employees and soldiers defend vaults holding about 200 million in coin and bullion. Former Oakland Chief Kennedy aided roof cooling while Superintendent Leach led the defense until dawn.
Condit’s Summer Ballroom at Revere Beach now open every evening and crowded nightly. A gallon Monarch House Paint covers 306 square feet for two coats. other paints cover 200 square feet two coats. Carpenter Morton Co., 77 Sudbury Street.
Mrs. F A Munson of Millbridge Maine asks for help finding her brother E H Munson who has been janitor of the Kohl building in San Francisco for two years. She fears he may have perished in the general destruction and The Post has wired Mayor Schmitz to locate him.
At a Veragua Council 76 Si Knights of Columbus meeting yesterday afternoon the group voted to send 225 dollars immediately to San Francisco. State deputy W. J. Connelly was notified by wire and will oversee the distribution of the funds.
The Fireman's Fund Insurance Company reports its San Francisco team safe, fire extinguished, and pledges full payment of losses once vaults are opened, per a message from President William J. Dutton relayed to the Eastern manager.
In response to a bishop's letter, Episcopal churches collected funds to aid Red Cross. Over $1000 was raised at Tremont Temple. Berkeley Temple gathered over $125 across services. Methodist churches and Christian Endeavor groups joined the drive. more collections are planned next Sunday.
Bills of many denominations were piled after a collection at the Second Church Unitarian yesterday. Rev Dr Thomas Van Ness cautioned that prosperity is defined by souls not brick and stock. He warned the hardest struggle for the afflicted lies ahead next week and the week after.
At the morning service the Old South Church collected 1500 for San Francisco relief. Rev Dr George A Gordon opened with a sermon linking the disaster to a painting titled The Stag at Bay, denouncing those who lose faith amid tragedy and urging steadfast humanity.
Telegrams report William Collier Company and Babes in Toyland personnel are unhurt after the quake in San Francisco. The escape from danger follows their stay in Boston and San Francisco. most are now returning east. Metropolitan Opera Company principals will reach New York Tuesday.
Chorus, musicians and staff will reach by Thursday. First party includes Caruso Campanari Dippel Bare Mme Sembrich conductor Hertz and Goerlitz. Second party from New Orleans includes Scotti Edythe Walker Mme Rappold Pol Plancon Reiss Melzer and Nahan Ranko. Lion and Mouse company saved scenery and baggage and resumed tour after earthquake. Babes in Toyland at Columbia lost scenery and props. All 83 company members of Babes in Toyland are safe. William Collier company baggage lost but safe.
The Rev. W. F. Bainbridge spoke at Hill Memorial Baptist Church in Allston on San Francisco As I Know It. He described the city as beautifully situated with ocean bay and mountains and predicted it would become the Golden City again after the suffering is cared for. A collection for the fund was taken.
The Trinity Church collection yesterday raised 1294 for San Francisco with many repeat donors. Treasurer Francis B Sears expressed gratitude as plate passers included Charles P Codman Robert Treat Paine Sr Charles Henry Parker William D Blake Edward M Fenno William G Brooks Harcourt Amory and Frank B Sears.
Governor John McLane calls on New Hampshire citizens to aid California after the San Francisco disaster. He notes strong ties between the states, praises relief efforts already underway, and asks contributions be sent to General William F. Thayer in Concord for acknowledgment.
The record notes that the communications were forwarded to the National Red Cross authorities, referencing Governor John M'Lane as the involved official.
Richard Knight, a patent article vender, pledged the first dollar earned on Friday to the fund. He worked from 9 AM to 4 PM with slow sales, then handed over the money and returned to his stand to earn more for a meal and lodging.
Chelsea merchants and businessmen plan an afternoon meeting at City Hall to aid San Francisco after a disaster. Mayor Willard issued the call and a large turnout is expected. The Winnisimmet National Bank will receive and forward all contributed funds.
Revere Selectmen call a Tuesday night meeting in the Town Hall to organize a relief fund for San Francisco sufferers. Prominent business leaders will attend to boost contributions.
The Corkmen's Benevolent Association donated $10 to the San Francisco relief fund and moved toward affiliating with the South Boston Association, signaling aid and organizational ties.
Providence Rhode Island reports Protestant collections redirected to aid California earthquake sufferers. Catholic churches to follow next Sunday. Total relief fund in the state now exceeds fifty thousand dollars.
Leominster mass meeting reports subscriptions of 1100 for relief of Californians. Churches also contributed with the Unitarians giving 500 and the Knights of Columbus 100.
At a Lexington public meeting on April 22 residents pledged 1760 for Californian relief. A ten member committee was appointed to canvass the town and solicit further contributions.
A mass meeting in City Hall in Oldtown raised 180 for California victims. Subscriptions across the city reached 200 with a projected total of 500 as Oldtown’s quota for the general relief fund.
In Salem on April 22 a citizens mass meeting at the Salem Theatre raised 221 dollars for San Francisco relief. An effort is underway to send a total contribution of 5000 dollars.
At a special Federal Council meeting in Charlestown yesterday the Knights of Columbus council approved contributing $50 to San Francisco.
A special meeting in Paine Memorial Building yesterday allocated 50 to the San Francisco relief fund. The action was approved by the Knights of St. Brendan.
Local insurance men believe the San Francisco disaster will not raise Boston fire insurance premiums. They view the event as unlikely to impact rates in Boston significantly.
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