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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1906
Page
2
Cole of Otis street Hingham aged 58 will be buried privately after a 2 PM service at his residence Friday. Hannerty of Cambridgeport died Aug 16 and funeral at Broadway estate Saturday at 9 15 AM with Mass at St Mary’s. relatives invited. Moore of Roxbury died Aug 16 age 93 at Normandy street with funeral notice to follow.
The funeral of William McGrath the English High School boy who was drowned while bathing at Whitehead New Hampshire will be held from his late residence 32 Gray Street South End High mass of requiem will be sung at the Church of the Assumption where McGrath for seven years was an altar boy The members of the Parker A A whom the drowned young man used to represent in baseball are planning to attend the funeral in a body.
A promotional note extols Apitero as a cereal that nourishes with less stomach work than meat or eggs. It claims a scientific blend of essential elements plus vegetable iron to enrich blood and energize the system. Apiteze with milk or cream suits growth, with Apitezo Grains and Apitero Biscuits priced at 16¢ and 100¢ per package respectively, sold by grocers everywhere.
Worcester representative James H. Mellen sold a disinfectant to Boston after linking with Mayor Fitzgerald. Discrepancies over quantity and payment spark threats of lawsuits while officials defend the sale as a routine business matter.
Boston attorney general candidate John B. Moran clarifies remarks from a Boston Post interview. He disputes a McNary misquote and outlines ward-by-ward voting expectations and his nonhostile view of Mayor Fitzgerald. Moran emphasizes his lack of ambition for mayor and willingness to accept Democratic party positions.
Congressman William S. McNary announces he will not seek renomination in the 10th district. In a letter to the Post he cites family and business interests and heavy Washington costs as reasons. Joseph F. O Connell of Dorchester responds, noting McNary’s withdrawal may give him an easy win.
After a probe into landing of immigrants at Boston 93 third class passengers from the Cunard steamer Saxonia are held in immigration detention rooms on Long Wharf. The Saxonia docked near Boston light and reached the city at 7 am yesterday. Among the first to land were Bishop Brady, Bishop Guffin of Worcester, and Rev. J. McCarthy, a former Canadian College in Rome student.
Leominster hosts the Thirty sixth Massachusetts Regiment reunion on Sept 1 with General William F. Draper and Secretary of State Olin among expected attendees. Olin will be invited to sing the old war songs.
The Cosmopolitan article by David Grah am Phillips savages Massachusetts Senators Lodge and Crane. It portrays Lodge as a refinished reformer who serves the machine and opposes civil service reform, and Crane as a predatory financier tied to “the interests” and monopolies. The piece links their rise to wealth and political machines, accusing them of corruption and disloyalty to the people.
John J. Merrigan editor of the South Boston News announces his candidacy for Congress in the 10th district. He touts backing from supporters who backed his fight to close dance halls and his Castle Island park plan. He cites endorsement from Richard M. Cunniff and Donovan allies across the district.
The Rev Richard Eddy aged 77 and longtime Universalist minister died suddenly at Ross Island on the Annisquam River. He preached 67383 sermons and delivered 2560 lectures during pastorates in Buffalo Canton Philadelphia and Gloucester. He served two years as chaplain in the Civil War.
District Attorney John B. Moran of Boston was added to the Massachusetts Bryan reception committee and appointed to the general executive committee for the upcoming address by Hon. William J. Bryan. The meeting named Hayne Davis of New York and J. S. Apple of Denver to the committee. A railroad fare dispute was discussed with New England lines and Trunk Line Association. About 12 000 people expected at Madison Square Garden for Bryan's speech. a souvenir note honoring his peace work was approved.
The mayor, pressed about Moran versus Whitney for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, said he is too busy with city duties to discuss state politics. He may speak later if Whitney declares, and he could take a firm position when the race develops.
James A. Garland, critically ill at Broad Oaks farm in Hanover, was able to sit up yesterday. His pulse rose from 118 to 152 while Dr. L. Vernon Briggs warned there is little hope of recovery due to the heart’s weak condition.
C W POST warns against labor and oil trusts dictating terms to citizens and Congress. He argues trusts force prices, curb independent business, and seek political control. Post urges anti trust representation, questions to candidates, and vows prosecution of trust leaders. He pays tribute to liberty and urges voting against coercion.
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