24 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1906
Page
1
The Belgian training ship Counc de Smet de Naeyer foundered off Prawle Point. The captain and 33 crewmen were drowned. The remaining crew were rescued by a French bark and brought to Dunkerque.
Boston Nationals edged Philadelphia 1 to 0 while St. Louis defeated Cincinnati 7 to 5. Collins' bobbles saved a game. Chicago beat Cleveland 3 to 1. Volkmann narrowly escaped a wipeout on Charles. Sutton beat Schaefer in a tight billiards playoff for second place. Martin defeated Deshler in a close one round bout.
A Boston Edison Electric Illuminating Company notice urges merchants to consider installing electric signs to boost business. It notes signs can cost around 80 cents weekly, varying by choice, and offers assistance from a contract agent via mail or phone Oxford 1159.
Yesterday the Cambridge school crews faced a rough ride on the river. Volkmann in first encountered near swamping beyond Harvard bridge as two eights and a four trained under coach Judd. English High School practiced early promising a strong season with Half bow Costanza Corcoran Mansonstroke and plans to race tonight.
An exceptionally low Boston harbor tide tied up surface electric car lines from 6 30 to 7 pm yesterday delaying over 100000 people. Engineers traced the issue to insufficient water for steam condensers on plants at Cambridge Lincoln Wharf Central and Charlestown, requiring exhausting steam and using fresh water, causing a 2 12 hour delay.
The Boston School Board authorized principals to raise money from city pupils to help build a school in San Francisco. An amendment limited each pupil’s contribution to five cents, ten cents in high schools, with broader cooperation sought from other cities.
Fair Tuesday then continued fair and warmer conditions. Light westerly to southerly winds prevail through midweek across Boston and nearby areas.
A lively scene on a dusty street shows sparrows scattering in the dust while sparrows chatter. Rootblacks perform and chatter about luck, creating a brisk, rhythmic street vignette.
City Hall heard criticism of yesterday's mayoral batch to the Aldermen. Frederick Temple and Folsom were reappointed principal assessors at 4000 salaries, with debate over Folsom's loyalty and ties. James Nolan praised as popular public buildings chief, while deputies for weights and measures faced fights and whispers of political ties and promises.
The United States government pledges 2.5 million toward relief for San Francisco. Massachusetts contributes 500 thousand with 424 thousand from Red Cross in Boston and surrounding towns. Railroads offer free service valued at 3.4 million plus 2.5 million elsewhere. Additional funds from various Massachusetts cities and other sources bring the total to approximately 13 million and rising.
Thousands of homeless victims endure heavy rain in tents at Presidio and Golden Gate Park amid fears of pneumonia. The bread line snakes blocks long as relief depots run short of clothing bedding and utensils. General Funston directs dynamite crews to clear walls on Market Street while legal business resumes with Superior Court departments opening in the Jewish synagogue.
Massachusetts relief totals reach 474 000 with 50 000 to be added. Mayor Fitzgerald orders 5000 blankets and Framingham houses Bay State tent equipment. Boston architects offer help while carpenters prepare to aid Frisco rebuilding and schools plan to resume construction. San Francisco aid includes food and clothing shipments. Nerve support and ginger patent medicines mentioned in unrelated ads.
In San Francisco a heavy rain and wind worsen conditions for tens of thousands living in parks and open areas after a major fire. A crying husband pleads for shelter for his wife and children as improvised tents fail against the rainfall and cold. Church basements garages and barns provide scant refuge while guards with rifles force entry to shelter. Details continue on pages 4 and 5.
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