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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
6
The piece argues that critics from the beef trust oppose President Roosevelt while the public backs him. It notes his battles with railroads and Standard Oil, and suggests packers’ attacks could influence his renomination but the people favor his aims and remain with him.
A whimsical dialogue features a Big Black Ant in a hurry seeking a sugar barrel. A narrator riffs on ants, pinches, and odd housewife affection while a cryptic exchange about a play or comic piece unfolds with musings on copyright and a mosquito gag.
Boston officials and residents appear in a mosaic of anecdotes from the past week. New police commissioner Stephen O\\'Meara shares impressions from Germany, while Dr J F Ryder showcases meat inspection cases for visiting doctors. Frank Moynihan sails for Europe to study business methods. Patrolman Freeman Webber earns praise for steadiness, Captain Warren entertains at a farewell, and Dr Irving H Gallyon heads to Chicago for a new post. Captain Curran plans to return to duty as Lt Perry acts. William J Anderson showcases a chestnut mare deemed among the fastest at Readville sales.
The bill allowing steam railroad companies to acquire trolley lines threatens rural interests. Farmers have benefited from trolley expansion with lower fares and better access to markets, and steam rail consolidations could curb fast, affordable service. The issue concerns farmland districts more than cities.
Public interest in yesterday’s hearing before the Governor on Charles L. Tucker’s sentence commutation is high. The testimony transcript, published in the Post, shows unprecedented medical examiner input and contrasts trial and hearing accounts, as lawyers pursue vindication of their client.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce protests insurer price increases in the city. The San Fran Express notes efforts to make good company deficits with higher premiums.
The Post reports a protest against high fire insurance rates aiming to offset losses. Resolutions demand insurers prove premiums fund policyholder protection, not dividends or expenses. Boston’s strong fire protections justify slow increases and equitable distribution across the industry.
Mayor Fitzgerald pushes a municipal publicity bureau seeking cooperation with Boston business groups to promote a bigger, busier city. He cites Boston’s financial status and urges targeted advertising to attract more manufacturing establishments within city limits for rapid commercial results.
TODAY IN AMERICAN HISTORY notes Lieutenant Peary departing New York for Greenland on June 6 1891. A year ago on the same date the future Empress of Germany wed Crown Prince Frederick William and pledged obedience.
A reader asks if two young men intend to break off or test the girls after a period of quarrels. The response urges clear boundaries and insists on respectful behavior, advising to demand apologies or distance them if they are discourteous or ungentlemanly.
Plans of the East Boston Carnival Association outline events for the Fourth of July celebration. A bonfire and illumination will precede the holiday with a long parade on the Fourth featuring notable individual elements. Headquarters occupy the third floor of the Columbia Trust Company building on Meridian street with a large transparency planned and permanent offices to open.
Congratulations pour in for former United States minister to France T Jefferson Coolidge as his great-grandchild is born to Mr and Mrs L Higginson Jr of London Pay The Higginsons daughter is Frances M Sargent and Coolidge granddaughter The Higginsons wed in Trinity Church last spring per Bishop Lawrence.
W. W. Phelps, grand master of the California Grand Lodge, said at the annual session that Massachusetts Odd Fellows sent 12000 dollars for relief, the largest relief from any state except their own, to aid California brethren.
Roy Minell finds a tong envelope labeled Draper Publishing Company containing Jean’s manuscript. Jean angrily resents the publication prospect, reads the rejected pages, and comments she has seen worse work published. The scene unfolds as their mother joins, noting a pile of papers returned from Draper.
Jean, a stenographer and aspiring writer, quits her job to write at home but finds interruptions. Her family debates funds for a country retreat to inspire her novel. Roy arranges a temporary writing post with Mr. Rockwell. Jean travels to the country for a month. She returns with renewed spirits as Rockwell comes to visit, and Frank reveals the romance.
Beverly records recall Civil War veteran Thomas Kelley born in Pennsylvania December 25 1882. He enlisted at Salem in 1861 served in Company A Thirtieth Massachusetts and rose to sergeant. Kelley belonged to Post 34 Grand Army of the Republic in Salem though he resided in Beverly.
Calm funeral rites for James H. Nicker son a long time Newton resident were held at the First Universalist Church West Newton and followed by interment in Newton Cemetery. Attending were friends family Odd Fellows Royal Arcanum city officials bank representatives clergy and floral tributes filled the service.
Harry W. Brown of Cambridge sues the president and fellows of Harvard University for 10000 alleging injury at the Harvard Carlisle football game on Soldiers Field October 22, 1904 when he struck an unseen four foot iron rod protruding from the ground and faces permanent injuries.
In spring elections at Georgetown University Boston boys Joseph I. McLaughlin aged 68 and Clif W Words class of 1908 were elected to assistant manager positions on the university baseball team.
A busy social page details the Burden Roche nuptials and eight ushers as Boston figures attend weddings and fêtes. Notables include Harvard men, dignitaries, and visiting families from Portland to Newbury Street, with prominent entertainments and summer plans across Sherry's, Belair, and The Hague.
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