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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1906
Page
8
Senator Buttrick and John E. Daniels probe old blue laws in a Sunday observance push. They warn of dire results if the public sees Sunday as only for church and of possible bans on social leisure and even a Sunday sacred concert.
The Seabury Society held services at Smith College with two Episcopalian leaders. Rev. A. R. Hunter of Raleigh urged carrying religion to the colored man, and Rev. George R. Vandewater of New York called for spreading faith worldwide.
Ten members of the legislative investigating committee toured Paragon Park at Nantasket Beach to assess Sunday amusements. They praised the park’s Sabbath operations and attractions including Will Hill’s free acts, the Kittabanza troupe, and Bostock arena wild animals. A baby leopard born en route from New York drew particular interest. About 40,000 people visited the park that day.
A table compares 28 active New York stocks for 1906 with 1905. It shows high and low prices, the 1906 decline from the year’s high, and weekly changes. Most stocks closed on Saturday July 7 above 1905 lows except Consolidated Gas Missouri Pacific New York Central and Pennsylvania.
Market review notes conflicting opinions on price directions amid recent widespread liquidation. It cites declines in Amalgamated Smeltera Colorado Fuel Steel St Paul Reading and comments on top heavy pooled stocks and hesitancy to commit. Technically poised for rally yet vulnerable to further decline with copper shares tracked for the week.
Police under Sergeant Canney on Harrison avenue chased Chinese language leads to two raids in the Mongolian quarter. Twenty six Flowery Kingdom gamblers were rounded up and two fantan layouts seized. A laundry worker told of a fleecing to trigger the operation.
Local 122 voted to parade on Labor Day and donated 10 to striking Bleachery workers. Bay State Lodge 102 held officer installation in Albany Street with Local 338 attendance. Cambridge Central Labor Union plans Friday election with Collins and Paul as candidates for president. Building Laborers Union 6 announces officers. State Engineers Union backs Milford engineers strike. Sanitation Teamsters elect reps for Chicago convention. Longshoremen Provident Union approves 665 sick benefits. Water Works Union to Bas Point outing Aug 9. Coal Handlers Union nominates officers. John Stephens elected master workman of O'Connell Assembly 7174. Labor pay vote passes. turnout projected around 800.
Patrolman Mullen of the Cambridge police attempted rescue after an unknown laborer fell from the Cambridge end of the new bridge into the Charles River. Despite signaling a board to reach him, the man drowned. body recovered by Mullen and Patrolman Conlon at about 5:15. The victim, about 40, 5 feet 11 inches, 170 pounds, had sandy mustache and wore a cheviot suit with blue flannel shirt and brogan shoes.
Jacob A Riis criticizes the Public Garden sand boxes for lacking sand and accountability. City forester William Doogue says no dedicated fund exists though small contributions come from officials and private groups. Bennett notes 16 loads added this season and Riis warns of ongoing neglect without funding.
Reverend John Duckson argues against the Constitution’s claim of universal equality, claiming inherent social and divine hierarchies. He cites differences in wealth health and intellect and asserts that government is sustained by the balance between the good and bad.
The Rev C Woelfkin of Rochester. N Y spoke at Tremont Temple condemning church leaders for chasing statistics and large memberships. He warned that congregations burden worshippers and urged away from worldly vanity toward genuine grace and inward inspiration.
Four thousand Chinese volunteers paraded through flag decorated streets of Shanghai today after months of disciplined drill. The display marked an unprecedented spectacle in the treaty port.
Oyster Bay residents complain of omnipresent spies from Loeb s force as 10 men with salts and hats patrol streets around the Roosevelt home. Critics say the aggressive surveillance intrudes on locals while protecting the president and robs town officials of duties. News recounts lively encounters with residents and a boastful, unsettled mood in the seaside village.
Watertown July 8 Joseph Demar co 20 of Boston caused excitement in Whitney Hill Park woods by firing a 32 calibre revolver loader. Residents agitated by the shooting. Chief Cooney notified Patrolman Milmore pursued and subdued him after a struggle.
Rockland residents denounce Herman Rome for junk selling on the streets during rounds. Selectmen rule he lacked local rights as only Henry Z. Baker held a license. They claim exclusive licensing and plan court action likely in the Superior Court.
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