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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
6
Daily newspaper fragment from Boston dated July 19 1906 shows issue number 16 volume 184 from 259 Washington Street. Contains no readable event details, likely front page notices and local items.
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Editorial discusses the bid between Atlantic Telephone Company and Bell for New York City telephony rights. It outlines offers: Atlantic 2.68 million for competing rights. Bell 3.5 million for 25 years plus 200000 a year, with 10 percent earnings cap and detailed city oversight. Both sides promise customer benefits and city savings, illustrating the high value of public service franchises and the push for competition.
The adjournment of Congress without action on Senator Reed Smoot of Utah leaves the Mormon question in doubt until December. Analysts say Smoot's case will shape the broader issue of Mormon influence in national politics and could determine Senate control as argued by Senator Dubois of Idaho. The piece emphasizes that the decision should reflect past events rather than future possibilities, noting the potential political repercussions of seating a Mormon apostle as a U S Senator.
The push for honesty in food amid President and Congress action and state investigations spreads widely. Federal inspection grows sharper while local boards in Kansas New Hampshire and Massachusetts press for stronger enforcement. Public discernment in buying prepared foods increases duties on clean production rise.
July 19 1842 notes Frederic T Green Halge governor of Massachusetts born described as an able and witty speaker. A year ago today a period of fearful heat with seventy five deaths in New York City and across the nation is recalled.
The public shows little interest in how much Henry H. Rogers must pay to the Bay State Gas receiver. The Boston gas scene traces back to Addicks and a chain of Bay State firms across three states. The outcome, though private, highlights that Boston gas users pay for a deal driven by profits rather than real value, regardless of court divisions.
The Revere police force boasts top whist players Officers Dyer Blackmar McChrystal and Quinlan, with Chief Rhoades beating them as his partner. The column notes local incidents from Newton Brookline Somerville Charlestown to Westwood Park and other area events.
The State laboratory released about 30 000 parasites to combat gypsy and brown tail moths. The plan faces risk as these insects may not bite or may fail in frost weather, raising questions about efficacy and public reaction to the experiment.
Mrs Mary Prentiss Lloyd dies in Gloucester in her 76th year born in Boston in 1830. Her grandfather Nathaniel Perkins Jr served in the revolution. A public spirited figure, she led numerous women’s groups and civic events over decades. She leaves her husband three grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
In a crime tale, Stealthy Steve the six eyed sleuth accepts a mission to save Millionaire V Bonario from the Black Hand. He investigates a mysterious eye at his door and a trailing laugh from Sylvia as he spies on the Black Hand HQ amid a heartbeat like thump thump.
The creator notes no opportunity existed to photograph Stealthy Steve and an unknown foe in the dark room. A telegraphed description might be drawn, but images are unsatisfactory, so no illustration is provided.
A sleuth stands in darkness listening to a rapid heartbeat counted at about twelve beats per minute. The scene suggests rising tension and a cliffhanger to be continued in tomorrow's Post.
A reader named Lonely Bill seeks Mildred Champagne's guidance about a fiancée who allegedly saw another man while he was away. He asks whether to pursue reconciliation or end the engagement, awaiting advice on love and sentiment.
A family letter urges immediate resolution of a postponed marriage by mail or in person. It warns that continued delay may force the groom to seek a substitute down south, implying the brother has already arranged some replacement. The tone reflects urgency and social pressure in a domestic dispute.
London July 18 All England is amused by Eugene Zimmerman Cincinnati rail magnate forming a business partnership with his son in law the Duke of Manchester and placing the young nobleman at the head of a new railroad between Newry and Tynan The spectacle of the duke toiling as a railroad president will be novel to his old companions Zimmerman after learning of his daughter’s match with the duke arranged to make his son in law useful as well as ornamental.
Patrick F. Sullivan a longtime real estate and insurance man with Sullivan Bros. died after a lengthy illness at his Centre street Roxbury residence. Around 70 and unmarried he was noted as a Catholic charities leader and active in several business corporations.
The Louisville Courier Journal recounts a humorous poem about blaming a patient, meek wife for misfortunes from leaky bathtubs to rain and stock troubles. It notes the refrain urges blaming the wife for all bad luck.
Washington reports Commissioner Neill of the labor bureau is finishing a 25 year strike and lockout statistics study. The complete issue will publish early next year. The bureau plans labor insurance research to gauge mortality and disease in various trades and identify preventable causes.
A 17 year old seeks to meet a 25 year old. Advice urges arranging a meeting through a brother or mother rather than writing directly. Emphasizes tactful introductions and avoiding actions that reveal undue eagerness before mutual consent.
Mrs. Florence E. Shaal of Brookline escapes to Adirondacks with friends in Lake Placid. Known as perhaps Boston's most successful businesswoman she presides over Equitable Life?s women’s department in Boston. She enjoys the cooler air but keeps work in view and plans a swift return to her duties.
Society notes from Brookline to Newport detail Miss Beatrice Blake wedding plans delayed by a forthcoming Richardson stork. Berkshire socialites Miss Madeleine Burke and Mrs Putnam prepare visits, hospitalities booked for Newport season, and notable travelers like General Miles and Dr. Arthur Little depart or arrive for late summer abroad.
In Flushing Court Police Magistrate Luke J. Connorton counsels marriage as superior to bachelor life. He rebukes unmar ried men over thirty and urges girls to push cautious lovers toward proposals. The judge, nicknamed the Happy Little Judge, exits for lunch after the exchange.
London dispatch reports Queen Victoria expectant a royal heir. King Alfonso expresses great joy at the prospect. News not yet reaching Spain where a wave of rejoicing is anticipated. King Alfonso and Princess Ena wed May 31.
An elderly dog named Pompey, once devoted to Adele Vail and her mother, is abandoned after they move abroad. Wandering near a hotel and with a rope tied to him, he chases the vision of Adele, is struck by a cable car, and dies, found by the girl he longs for.
The free outdoor gymnasium at Charlesbank hosts women’s classes from July 1 to September 1 on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. The sessions invite participants to exercise in a public outdoor setting during the summer.
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