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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1906

Page

11

Emancipation Day Parade in Savannah Ends in Disorder

Thousands of colored residents march in Savannah to mark emancipation, but the event devolves into chaos. Captain J C McBride, ex US army officer and Georgia newspaper man, is beaten after attempting to cross the line. A street car conductor is hurt while trying to move his car through the crowd. A photographer is driven off by marchers who object to filming. It is the first such parade without a military escort in 25 years due to a prior Legislature act.

Savannah J. C. McBride United States Army Georgia

Five vessels arrive at T wharf amid holiday market dullness

Five vessels arrived at T wharf yesterday, bringing total ships since Saturday closing to nine. Haddock 133,500 lb, cod 62,000, hake 6,000, pollock 1,500, cask 35,000 lb. cask by Diana 25,000 and Fannie Prescott 10,000. Titania and Fannie Prescott took only partial fares for Gloucester. Prices ranged haddock 3¢ lb, large cod 5½¢, hake 2¼–3¾¢, pollock 3¢, cask 2¼–4¼¢. Trading dull due to markets closed for holiday.

Diana Fannie Prescott Titania Gloucester New York Iaddock

Miniature Almanac and Shipping Notices

Sun rises at 7 143 sets at 4 23 length of day nine hours nine minutes moon sets morn high water at 4 45 am and 5 pm arrived sleibhan steamers Caledonian Tranter Manchester England Clan Maclachlan Brooke Clark Calcutta November 7 Colombo November 17 Admiral Dewey Porter Port Antonio Jamaica Mystie Abbott Louisburg Britain

Caledonian Tranter Manchester Eng Clan Maclachlan Clark Calcutta Colombo Admiral Dewey Porter Port Antonio Jam Mystie Abbott Louisburg Britannie

Ex Mayor M Namee Snubs Mayor Daly at Cambridge Reception

Ex mayor M Namee refused to speak to Mayor Daly at a Cambridge inaugural reception yesterday. The public event featured both figures but ended with the silence between the two leaders marking a chilly moment in local politics.

M’namee Daly Cambridge

Ex Mayor McNamee Creates Surprise at Cambridge Reception

At a Cambridge reception in the mayor's office yesterday morning ex mayor John H. H. McNamee failed to speak to Mayor Daly. He and Mrs McNamee passed the receiving line and greeted Mayor-elect Thurston and Mrs Thurston during the preinaugural exercises. Daly offered no comment on the incident.

McNamee Daly Cambridge Thurston John Good John H. H. McNamee Mayor Daly Charley Mr. McNamee Chamber

Comfort for the hotel saloon keepers in troubled times

A dated letter from Charles A Crane dated January 1 urges saloon keepers to stay hopeful amid prohibition enforcement. He claims public opinion favors their lawful enterprise and that police and churches will support relief from legal disruption. He ends by asking if the voice of the people is the voice of God.

Police Board Great Christian Church Charles A. Crane

Letter to the Editor Corrects Marines Article Errors

A reader rebuts last Friday Post coverage under Marine Held On Girl's Charge. The writer cites misidentification of service branches and uniforms, noting Fred Sr. Wag staff from Fort Warren and pointing out Marines’ different regimental details.

Fred Sr. Wagstaff Fort Warren Coast Artillery

Marine letter defends service name amid print errors

Edward G. Johnes of the United States Marine Corps asks for correction of misrepresented prints about Marines in Navy yard reporting. He notes daily Marine posts in Boston and urges reporters to credit the correct branch and avoid unfairly tainting one service.

Charlestown Edward G. Johnes United States Marine Corps

Penny peep shows corrupt Boston youth says J C Dolan

J C Dolan of Roxbury writes to the Post criticizing penny peep shows in Boston. He cites a display titled How Mary Rogers was hanged attracting dozens of children, urging authorities to shut these venues to protect tender-age patrons. He blames lawmakers and police for tolerating such establishments.

Post Boston Mary Rogers J. C. Dolan Greenville Street Roxbury

Maniacal Myrtle Malden Attack Alarms Town

Malden police seek a man described as tall and slim about 25, wearing a long coat and a nerby hat after he knocked down two women on Everett street and Greystone road Sunday night. Victims unnamed, but both screamed as he struck blows and fled. The incident raises concerns as authorities investigate the assault pattern.

Malden Everett Street Greystone Road

Banner Year for Boston Post Office as 1905 Totals Rise

The Boston post office reports 1905 revenue of 4,724,108 dollars, up 215,359 from the previous year, with expectations the yearly total will exceed 5,000,000. Mail volume topped prior records especially during the Christmas rush, handling the largest holiday mail matter to date.

Boston Postoffice Hibbard Boston Post Office

Mistake in Oil Order Sparks $10,000 Suit

Mrs. Lillie M. Jackson sues J. A. Lane & Co. for 10,000 alleging negligence after ordering five gallons of kerosene and receiving gasoline. She claims the mix caused an explosion that burned her face and head while she tried to light a stove. The incident occurred in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on January 1.

Portsmouth N. H Lillie M. Jackson J. A. Lane & Co Grocers Hampton

Police Board Called Childish By Boston Reader

Max Henry Newman writes to the Editor condemning the Police Commission as childish and brazenly defiant, urging accountability. He argues the commissioners err against common sense and that Boston’s best interests require them to perform their duty.

Police Commission Boston Max Henry Newman

50 Breaks Charged to Manchester Man

George Davis alias George Quimby alias George Shep ard was arrested in Manchester for a break. He confessed to many burglaries and now faces 50 charges. A diary found on Davis lists fair dates and names several towns including North Adams during the Hoosac Valley fair period.

North Adams George Davis George Quimby George Shepard Manchester Davis Peabody Police Dinneen Hoosac

Schooner Barrett Badly Battered by Big Wave

The five masted schooner Henry O Barrett, coal laden bound for Portland, Maine, from which Captain J B Norton of Rockland and Mate James Conley of St John New Brunswick were washed overboard in Vineyard Sound off Nobska yesterday, sustained damage to boats deck fittings and lower rigging as the sea swept two officers to their deaths.

Barrett Vineyard Haven Henry O. Barrett Portland J. B. Norton Rockland James Conley St. John N. B Vineyard Sound Nobska

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