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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1906
Page
4
A large piano store announces a five day sale with discounts from 25 to 100 dollars on hundreds of pianos and player-pianos. Prices range from 219 to 610 dollars with cash and monthly payment options offered. Many instruments are new though some may be slightly marred or shopworn.
London reports James Bryce chief secretary for Ireland has accepted the post of British ambassador to Washington in succession to Sir Henry Mortimer Durand. No formal announcement yet as cabinet reshuffling continues. Bryce is now seen as the likely ambassador to the United States.
The Boston Symphony Quartet’s third concert featured Dr Otto Neitzel making his first Boston appearance. He played rather than spoke, delivering Haydn Op 33 No 3, Saint-Saens Piano Sonata with cello Op 125, Schubert Piano Quintet The Trout, with Weller on bass. The performance impressed with ensemble and fervent interpretation.
The Boston School Board aired surprise over Aldermen requests on Irish history in public schools and the teachers merit list. Superintendent Brooks said the list and appointments are in proof and to be published in two weeks. An appropriation for physics apparatus at Mechanic Arts High sparked debate over pruning and school equalization.
The report filed with the city clerk shows Alderman Francis R. Bangs campaign committee received $1625 and spent $1623, leaving a $2 balance. He plans to use the balance and run for mayor next fall against Mayor Fitzgerald.
William J. Connors an 11 year old from Somerville was found wandering in Chestnut Hill Brookline in poor condition with worn shoes and unable to speak from hunger. Brookline police brought him to the station where stimulants were given.
President's message highlights thousands of Chinese laborers to be employed on the Panama Canal. It commends the Panama Canal Commission for care and forethought while outlining three main problems: La Boca dams Gatun dams and the Culebra cut with major work on the latter. Advanced methods promise economic gains and officials defend honesty while condemning slander. The plan favors contract work and a single commissioner over a seven member board.
The President sent to the House and Senate today a message on the Panama canal and his findings from a recent inspection of transisthmian work. The document begins with a greeting to the Senate and House of Representatives.
In a December 17 1906 White House message President Theodore Roosevelt defends the Panama Canal project under the Shonts Stevens and Gorgas leadership. He praises contractor methods proposes contracting where best and urges openness to visitors from Boston Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis while defending labor strategies including West Indian Chinese and Spanish workers. He emphasizes honesty efficiency and national prestige and notes a campaign badge for participants.
The remains of Rev. A. G. Bale former pastor of the Congregational Church in Melrose who died suddenly while raking leaves in Asbury Park New Jersey are expected to arrive tomorrow morning for burial in Melrose.
About 175000 cotton mill workers across New England will gain wage increases by January 1 with boosts from 5 to 10 percent. In Lowell 17000 workers receive 5 percent. Arlington Mills Lawrence lifts 7 ½ percent for 6000 workers starting December 24. Nashua Jackson Company posts 5 percent for several hundred. Chicopee and Salmon Falls mills report advances while talks on 10 percent rises continue.
Chelsea Aldermen discuss an order for funding to cover costs of probing the committee that investigated graft charges raised by Alderman German Young. The scandal has led to indictments and pending trials, with some officials criticizing prior findings and vowing further inquiry.
Washington December 17 Congress spent most of its session reading a pictorial Panama Canal message from President Roosevelt. The Senate also read the land and naval personnel recommendations and approved a holiday adjournment to January 3. House members continued work on the Indian appropriation bill before recess for Christmas.
A volatile Columbus Itall crowd cheers for Baron Gustavo Tosti Italian consul to Boston as labor-backed opponents clash and call for recall. The hall adjourns after police, a public banquet promised for Domenico D Alessandro, and statements by La Gazetta editor Marcucci.
I T Leupp federal commissioner of Indian affairs spoke at the Harvard Union last evening detailing chances for Harvard graduates with the Indian Commission and its programs.
Minnesota and neighboring states face fuel famine amid a winter crisis. The Interstate Commerce Commission probes fuel shortages as railroads rush supply, with Great Northern and Northern Pacific prioritizing commercial moves to ease distress and possibly avert loss of life.
Chicago Dec 17 The West and Northwest railways rush coal moves to avert shortages with cars scarce and engines slowed by heavy snows and cold. Millions of tons await shipment across regions as shippers expect an Interstate Commerce Commission car shortage inquiry to resolve the bottleneck.
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