This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1906
Page
6
The piece urges colleges and technical schools to extend leniency to California students stranded by disaster. It argues not to force abrupt withdrawal, asks institutions to allow continued study through year end, and expresses hope that Pacific coast resources will recover while students receive a cordial helping hand.
The Legislature considers a bill to publish Suffolk Middlesex and Norfolk court trial lists in a daily law journal. Critics call it a monopoly benefiting a single publication and unnecessary since newspapers already report court lists. They urge killing the bill to preserve competition.
Editorial urges lifting the Dingley tariff to aid San Francisco victims rebuilding after the devastation. It denounces protectionist burdens on a city recovering, calling for nationwide generosity to supply building materials and support reconstruction efforts.
A proposal urges Congress to suspend duties on structural steel and other building materials for one year to aid rebuilding in San Francisco. Supporters argue the measure benefits Pacific coast victims and can be revoked after relief is provided. Aldrich signals Senate acceptance with House approval.
The bill to consolidate gas and electric lighting companies passed favorably in the House and awaits decision on a point of order. It aims to standardize consolidation, curb stock watering, and empower the State Board to approve mergers, addressing lax or overly strict existing laws.
The House adjourned with no business on hand as 991 matters remain in committees. Speaker Cole criticized the delay, noting the docket is not cleared and the legislature risks poor work and wasted time despite a promising start to the session.
A dangerous incendiary fire erupted at the Clinton Market in Boston, drawing emergency responders to the scene. Investigations are underway to determine the cause and assess any damages or injuries.
A satirical exchange questions muck in politics with Willie Allen White wielding a muck rake and Teddy Roosevelt denying muck. The item notes David S. Rose's defeat as Milwaukee mayoral candidate and closes with a quip about age and peaches.
In Boston a guardian of the peace from the 08 class at Boston University Law School receives congratulations for stopping a runaway horse and carriage belonging to Mr. Jeanette on Washington street Sunday night. The event shows civic courage amid a busy city scene.
Nathan Haskell Dole teaches Tolstoi at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia next Friday afternoon and later discusses D Annunzio the Italian dramatist in Washington. The item notes a broader relief surge after the San Francisco earthquake with local fundraisers including a waiter collection at Young's Hotel and staff changes at Parker House and Hotel Somerset.
Mrs Kate Waller Barrett, vice president and general superintendent of the National Florence Crittenton Mission, addresses the annual conference at First Baptist Church. The Alexandria, Virginia native speaks with a rich Southern tone and is a compelling speaker. Also, Mrs Mary Kelly, matron at the Long Wharf immigrant station, recovers from erysipelas and prepares for a busy week assisting arriving immigrant girls and mothers.
Dick Corbin, a cow puncher newly arrived in Texas, learns that a secret service agent hunts him for a murder in St. Louis. As the Texas Flyer nears, he drives his horse to leap the tracks at a ravine, dying with a promise of a clean slate by paying his debt with his life.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.