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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1906
Page
1
At Oyster Bay Locust Grove in a steady downpour President Roosevelt spoke for nearly an hour to auditors and locals including Mrs. Roosevelt and the children. He declared his intent to curb the trusts without malice or fear, using Lincoln as a guiding text.
Firework accidents mar Fourth of July observances. In Fall River a girl died from a bomb and a boy from a pistol blast. At Massachusetts General Hospital a girl and a man were dying from injuries as the day wore on. Hundreds of minor injuries treated across hospitals.
The president warns against vengeance and hatred while urging targeted punishment and reforms. He cites twisted morals and ordinary misconduct, calls for removing causes of wrongdoing, and stresses nonpartisan government oversight over wealth and corporations to serve the public interest. Page 2-Third Column continues.
The Gray's outing suit is priced at 5.90. Two piece men's suits listed at 3.90 and 4.90 with location on Washington and Hanover streets.
A Boston attempt to smuggle 18 Italian immigrants with diseased conditions into Charlestown was stopped by immigration officials led by Colonel George B. Billings. Inspectors found stowaways in three lifeboats aboard the liner Romanic, with six, seven, and five men respectively. Trachoma and favus infections were detected, and several had eye wash causing anemia.
Police in Moscow have captured a band of 35 men with bombs and revolvers. The group was rounded up on July 4 and presented as apprehended terrorists.
Mae Horsford's preparation claims to quiet nerves relieve nausea and sick headache and induce refreshing sleep, marketed as a soothing tonic for women with nervous complaints.
Chase Bros. promote Winthrop as the ideal home near Boston offering seashore country living 20 minutes from the city with rail service and all amenities. The town boasts good schools and looks to attract investors with 2 family and single houses for sale furnished summer cottages to let and desirable lots including shore lots. Visit Winthrop Centre opposite the station to see park land restricted lots title guaranteed and attractive lawns as proof of a pleasant town life.
A number of very desirable building lots are for sale in Winthrop including several shore lots. Apply to Chase Bros at Winthrop Centre for details and purchase.
In Los Angeles Abe Attell defeats Frankie Neil after a brutal 20 round bout. Attell wins on points with clever defense and a savage left hand while Neil mounts a fearless late surge and receives unprecedented fan demonstration. Both fighters weighed 120 pounds.
Boston Nationals win and lose with Philadelphia as Americans split series in Washington games. Cleveland and Chicago post double wins. Readville hosts a large trotting match and Yard wins feature. Attell defeats Neil.
F. Gray Co. offers blue serge and fancy ceviots priced at five dollars and ninety cents. The items are offered from their Washington and Hanover location.
A Massachusetts girl, unnamed by hospital authorities, was shot during a Fourth of July celebration in Greater Boston and died at Massachusetts General Hospital. Officials confirm a single bullet destroyed one eye and left a fatal head wound with slim chances of recovery.
In Fall River area two accidents claim young lives. Norman Reynolds, 12, and his brother Richard, 10, die after a loaded shotgun misfired during play at their Freetown home. Earlier, Edwina Menard, 14, is fatally struck by a non exploding bomb during city park fireworks and dies within minutes at 138 Columbia Street.
District Attorney Moran says he has enough evidence to convict prominent Boston ice dealers of unlawful conspiracy to fix prices and maintain a monopoly. Two top figures summoned to the grand jury include Charles W. Hallstram and Oliver S. Haywood. Alberts warns Moran to proceed or face self representation as a constituent family endures ice shortages harming food storage.
District attorney plans to reveal secret records from the Ice Dealers Association after a banquet where a trust was urged to form across towns. Moran reports a major sensational reveal may target Boston and statewide dealers. Hallstram missed from his Nottingham apartments amid the developing case.
C Alberts of 28 East Springfield Street a jewelry dealer says he has evidence Boston Ice Company is a trust violating the law and will present it to District Attorney Moran today. He claims he has been unable to purchase for two weeks.
A Gray's sale advertises blue serge suits priced at $5.90 and $7.90, highlighting bargain menswear options.
A fall forecast calls for Thursday and Friday in Boston and nearby areas with cooler conditions. Residents should expect milder afternoons and light winds with no major storms on the horizon.
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