Notable Day as Governor Guild Takes Office
A detailed sequence shows the new governor’s first General Order and oath at the State House, followed by visits to City Hall and police headquarters. He met retiring officials, spoke with the Excise Board, toured offices, attended lunch, and returned to review correspondence before bed.
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Guild
State House
City Hall
O’connell
Fitzgerald
Pierce
Ryan
Excise Board
Rymer
Young's
O'Meara
Young
Milinghast
Don O'Connell
O’meara
Colonel Cole
Adams
O'Meara Opens as Police Commissioner After Oath
Commissioner Stephen O'Meara assumes command of the police department after taking the oath of office. He signs a general order, greets state officials, and visits headquarters, meeting former leaders and staff during a quiet first day. He plans a private luncheon and more familiarization in the hours ahead.
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O’meara
Stephen O’meara
New Haven Welcomes Cardinal Gibbons at Convention
New Haven buzzes with Knights of Columbus from across the country and Canada as Cardinal Gibbons arrives. Mayor Studley welcomes him at City Hall and a large crowd greets the pontiff at the station. Formal mass and convention business follow at St Marys Church and the dedication of new headquarters.
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Knights of Columbus
New Haven
Cond
Cardinal Gibbons
Studley
Edward L. Hearn
Mense
Father Coyle
Hearn
Daniel Colwell
Order
Newark
N. J
St. John’s Rectory
St. Mary’s‘Church
Senator Burton resigns seat in Kansas Senate
Sen Joseph E. Burton of Abilene resigned after a conference in Topeka and placed the notice in Governor Hoch's hands. Foster Dwight Coburn of Kansas City was appointed by the governor to succeed him but has not yet accepted. Coburn has long been secretary of the Kansas State Board of Agriculture and is a Civil War veteran.
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Topeka
Kan
Joseph E. Burton
Abilene
Hoch
Foster Dwight Coburn
Kansas City
Coburn
Senate
Jefferson County
Wis
Kansas
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Regiments Mobilized as Miners Ambush Guards
Steubenville Ohio June 4 The armed guard at United States Coal Company mines was ambushed by striking miners at 12 30 this morning as they marched from Glenns Run to Coal Hollow. About 600 shots fired four wounded two likely to die eleven guards missing believed to have deserted Governor orders Fourth Regiment mobilize at Columbus to reach Jefferson county mines.
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Steubenville, CO
United States
Ammel
Columbus
Jefferson County
Boothbay Association Reunion Sets June 18 Meet
The 16th annual Boothbay Association reunion will be at G. W. R. Hall Wakefield Massachusetts on June 18 1906. A first class entertainment and a group photo are planned. Organizers urge Boothbay residents to attend in large numbers.
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Boothbay Association
Wakefield
G. WA. R. Hall
Mass
Boothbay
Captain Trumbull Named Salem License Commissioner
Salem June 4 Mayor Thomas G Pinnock appointed Captain Edward B Trumbull to fill the vacancy caused by the expiration of Robert E Pollock's term. Trumbull, a retired sea captain, takes office as license commissioner.
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Salem
Thomas G. Pinnock
Edward B. Trumbull
Robert E. Pollock
Mr. Trumbull
Malden School Board Versus Mrs Berry Sparks Political Row
In Malden a battle erupts as the House weighs an order to shrink the nine member School Board to five and seeks Mrs Mary A Berry resignation. The board had requested her exit after an investigative sub committee found eight issues and parents pressed for openness at a Glenwood School hearing. The board voted three to fifty to insist on resignation.
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Malden
Mary A. Berry
Alden
Iver
Ship
Berry
Glenwood
District police chief faces salary bill passage
Chief Shaw of the district police narrowly escaped defeat as the salary-increase bill moved toward engrossment in the Senate by a slim vote yesterday, overcoming opposition in the Legislature.
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Shaw
Police
Senate
Tod
Boston Police General Order No 1 Promulgation
The Police Commissioner Stephen Omera announces General Order No 1 in Boston on June 4 1906 continuing the existing rules for city police government until further notice. Superintendent William H Pierce directs division officers to read it to officers at roll call.
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Pemberton Square
Boston
City of
Hans
Lice
Stephen O"mba
William H. Pierce
Fire destroys Blythewold mansion at Bristol Ferry
Bristol I Rhode Island June 4. A fire destroyed the Blythewold summer residence on the Van Wyckle estate at Bristol Ferry. The wooden mansion, richly furnished, was occupied by W H. McKee of 284 Commonwealth Avenue Boston. Loss is about 60000 dollars caused by a defective chimney.
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Bristol
R. I
Senior Play at Boston University Portrays The Jacobite
The BU senior dramatics opened the week with a romantic drama The Jacobite at Potter Hall. Alton Hartford of Watertown led the cast with Frank Wolke of Medford Chester Taylor of Waltham J B Riley of Lynn George Gordon of Watertown and Miss Elizabeth Crane Medway Miss Emma Fall Malden and Miss Mildred Cosgrove. Following the drama the annual senior dance was held. The arrangements were led by Lester Talbot Chelsea Miss Ethel Piper Roxbury and Miss Gertrude Coppinger Brighton.
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Boston University
Potter Hall
New Century
George N
the Jacobite
Alton H. Hartford
Watertown
Frank G. Wolke
Medford
Chester E. Taylor
Waltham
J. B. Riley
Lynn
George D
Gordon
Elizabeth G. Crane
Medway
Emma
Fall
Malden
Mildred G. Cosgrove
Lester R. Talbot
Chelsea
Ethel B. Piper
Roxbury
Gertrude B Coppinger
Brighon
United Mine Workers Board Meets Over Strike Situation
In Indianapolis on June 4 the UMWA national executive board met at national headquarters to discuss the nation wide strike. Rumors that president John Mitchell would resign were denied by Mitchell who called the report baseless.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Pennsylvania
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Soldiers Meet in Ford Building Union Song and Prayer
Two kinds of soldiers warrior teams joined last night in song and prayer at the Ford building. The Boston Baptist Social Union and the E. W. Kinsley Post hosted a joint meeting with guest Colonel Billy Olin and his troupe performing new songs and musical stunts. Attendees included Commander William H. Ruddick M D adjutant Peter J. Rooney Chaplain E A Horton Colonel William M Olin and the Secretary of State.
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Soldiers of the Cross
Soldiers of the Republic
Ford
Boston Baptist Social Union
Billy’ Olin
Ohd
William H. Ruddick
Peter J. Rooney
E. A. Horton
William M. Olin
Frisco Graduation Ceremony Opens San Francisco Park
San Francisco Cal June 4 Public school graduation held outdoors in a park. About 1800 pupils participated as a ceremonial tribute amid a community calamity and memorial tone. The event marked a rare communal celebration for generations to come.
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San Francisco
Cal
Park Bandet
Death in Collapse at Local Construction Site
A man identified as Fahy died when earth collapsed at a hole on a local job. Lifesaving rites were given, but a second cave-in buried him again. Dr. H. E. Bonyman declared life extinct after the body was recovered. Fahy, single, lived with a sister at 30 Bremen Street and was a worker for Contractor Woods who is grieving.
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Fahy
H. E. Bonyman
Bremen Street
Lane
Woods
Sister Lays Prostrate After Brother's Death in East Boston
Unconscious from shock, Mary Fahy lies at her home 350 Bremen Street East Boston after learning of her brother's tragic death. The deceased was her only support, and she is older than him.
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Mary Fahy
Bremen Street
Boston
Midnight Bill at Last Dead
Governor Guild vetoed the 12 o clock bill for a fifth time, sustaining the veto 115 to 12. He argued the main aims are met by Chapter 895 of the current year's Acts extending alcohol sales by farmholders in Boston.
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Guild
Boston
Mass Meeting in Faneuil Hall on Immigration Reform
Protests rise across the nation over new immigration standards. A mass meeting is set for Wednesday June 6 at 8 p m in Faneuil Hall with presiding Hon Josiah Quincy and speakers including Hon John F Fitzgerald James J Storraw Esq Hon A C Ratshesky Thomas B Fitzpatrick Esq Edward F Mc Sweeney Esq David A Ellis Esq and Joseph DeMarco Esq others expected to join and offer responses.
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Congress
Faneuil Hall
Josiah Quincy
John F. Fitzgerald
James J. Storraw
A. C. Ratshesky
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
Edward F. McSweeney
David A. , Ellis
More Postal Clerks and Carriers for Boston
Postmaster George A. Hibbard reports an upcoming expansion of Boston postal district staff after his Washington visit last week. The exact number of new clerks and carriers has not been decided.
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Boston
Washington
George A. Hibbard
Thunderstorm Ravages Odessa. Seven Drowned Four Killed
A violent thunderstorm and heavy rain swept Odessa and surrounding districts. Seven people drowned and four were killed by lightning which started fires in several buildings.
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Odessa
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Judge Emmons
Young’s
Sen. Burton
GOV
Foster Dhen
Boston Man
W. L. McKee
B. U
First of University’s
National Mine Workers Head
Cowan, D. O
Wolpf’s
Harris Brothers
New York
America
Harris Bros
Hanover
Portland
Thomas Fahey
Chaucer Street
East
Bill
Cluett, Peabody &Co
Lervest
Dan
Tony
Temple
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