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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1906
Page
7
Stephen O'Meara cuts short his European trip to assume the reorganization of Boston police with a single commissioner. The shift ends 21 years of police board rule and marks a return to the former centralized administration. Public confidence and best wishes accompany the new commissioner as he takes office.
Ex-Governor Douglas, speaking at the New York Reform Club dinner, portrays Massachusetts as the storm centre of tariff revision. He argues protection harms industry and urges immediate congressional reform, noting bipartisan support in Massachusetts and a possible Democratic delegation push.
The prosecuting attorney in the Terranova girl murder case in New York reportedly acquitted and weighing whether to hold the girl for trial on the murder charge.
A girl who killed her uncle explained the double crime on the witness stand. Alienists testified to her sanity and the judge’s charge allowed only manslaughter, yet the jury acquitted. The verdict, seen as human over legal reasoning, may set a dangerous precedent and faces appeal on retrial.
The piece argues against authorizing steam railroads to buy street railways in Massachusetts. It warns that legalizing outsiders’ actions to cure misdeeds by the New Haven would threaten state law. Enforcement by the attorney general is favored to stop the offence and protect statutes.
An editorial argues that canoe drownings are preventable and urges restricting canoe use to swimmers. It notes most fatalities occur when riders cannot swim and calls for regulation, especially for girls, to reduce deaths on the Charles.
A poem narrated by Franklin P. Adame traces a shift from meat eating to vegetarianism. It references Upeperiney stockyards meat, The Jungle, A Sinclair Lewis, Armour statements, cans of beef, and eventual pledge to cease eating meat across the year with months indexed.
A Dover report says 10 Addicks supporters have pledged to Colonel Henry A. Du Pont, strengthening the chance he will be elected Senator at the Delaware Legislature's special session in Dover on June 12.
Mrs. Mary A. Sampson wife of Captain Walter B. Sampson renowned contractor died yesterday afternoon after a three month illness with Brights disease. Funeral is Tuesday at 11:15 am from her home 17 Wave Avenue Winthrop with interment at Cedar Grove Cemetery.
The column recalls Deadwood Dick, real name Frank Palmer, who died at 43 near Cripple Creek Colorado. It notes his fame in frontier thrillers and his death as a pauper, praising his exploits and influence on youth while lamenting the loss of a colorful character.
A quip on appearances. the speaker mocks the idea of judging a man by his patched pants and shows a sly contempt for pretension. The line hints at resilience and humor in facing ridicule.
A Baltimore jury weighs a $20 000 claim from Mrs Margaret Hageman who says landlord Henry Callender kissed her after collecting rent. The piece mocks kiss value litigation and suggests jury sampling via kisses as a solving method.
A New York milk wagon owner found a four day old baby on his steps. The mother’s choice of a milkman as a refuge is ridiculed as naive, noting the infant’s likely poor nourishment and lampooning the idea with sharp editorial wit.
The Fadette Orchestra gave a private rehearsal to a large audience, with Caro line B. Nichols conducting in her first appearance. The ensemble displayed its high talent and maintained its praised standard.
A list of local figures notes William Craig as Brookline Board of Selectmen chairman after years of service. The piece also mentions Warden Bridges at the State prison, Antonio Martin organizing a church anniversary program, and other local updates from Boston area politics, society, and civic life.
The Boston daily and Sunday Post extend the contest closing to July 1 1906 to allow New England veteran groups to canvass for the oldest and youngest Civil War veterans. Eligible veterans may enter themselves or be entered by friends with photo and war record arriving at the office. photographs will be preserved and returned on request.
Auburn Maine veteran Osgood Ramsdell born Buckfield 1849 enlisted Lewiston 1864 served Thirteenth then Thirtieth Maine as drummer discharged 1865 member of Phil Sheridan Post 34 G A R Salem Massachusetts Concord New Hampshire veteran Orrin Seward born Lowell 1842 enlisted Laconia 1861 served until 1865 corporal in New Hampshire Volunteers later discharged Concord post. Adrien Pepper, aged lieutenant, returns home at Pepper's Retreat.
Society notes clock a string of departures and arrivals as Boston families sail to Europe and summer escapes. Prominent residents such as Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Adams host an at home in Quincy while society circles await the arrival of Misses Morse and the Sargents on the Arabic. The piece records new engagements, estate moves, and a local death, with ties to Newport, Lenox, and Limoges.
A reader asks Miss Champagne about love across religious lines. She notes the conflict between devotion to church and a cherished partner and urges choosing a loving, charitable path that honors core beliefs and the relationship.
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