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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
1
Two state police officers attended the Brookline Country Club race meet opening day but found no betting or selling. A large, fashionable crowd arrived from across New England, traveling by car and carriage to Clyde Park under clear skies.
Firemen led by District Chief Sennott and acting Chief Ritchie barely escaped drowning when the fishing sloop Seafoam sank beneath them at Long Wharf after an explosion of gasoline. Hoseman John Murphy and Ladderman Morris Léé had narrow rescues, while brothers Nicholas and Joseph Genarg dodged fatal burns as the vessel sank in shallow water with a cargo of silver hake and 50 dollars worth remaining unsold.
Parents seek grand gifts for graduates and find blue serges, black cheviots, and unfinished worsteds in sizes from % to 16 years. Double breasted two piece suits priced $5 to $8 and long trousers suits $10 to $20, plus proper shoes hats and furnishings available.
At the National Lancers banquet in Faneuil Hall Governor Guild urged obedience to the law as liberty and unity, signaling support amid the Tucker case. He also opposed transforming the Old State House into a railroad station for any corporation, drawing strong applause.
Over 250 National Lancers and guests filled the banquet as Governor Guild praised liberty and law and denounced desecration of landmarks. He urged preservation of Faneuil Hall and the Old State House amid applause, while Chaplain Rider sparked protest.
A local ad touts a blue serge suit made from Oswego serge fabric offered at $9.90, down from $20. The store claims best value and directs shoppers to Washington and Hanover streets for the purchase.
The Hon. Michael J. Sullivan of South Ward 14 died of cerebral hemorrhage at City Hospital after a heart failure. Known as "Big Mike" for his physique, he rose from professional baseball to law and politics, serving as a State representative candidate and prominent city figure. He collapsed in the Mayor's office and was treated at the Relief station before hospitalization.
The forecast calls for fair weather in Boston and surrounding areas with clear to partly sunny skies on Friday. Saturday likely remains fair with light winds and dry conditions throughout the region.
Boston Nationals beat Cincinnati in a close race to claim early lead. Golf results include Alsop leading in a tourney while Holy Cross competes, and a crowd watched interstate track events opening the season.
The Boston firm at 1 Hanover Street outlines a standing offer remedy and warns of a seven dollar six cent adjustment or forfeiture of nine dollars. area details indicate a cine company shortfall tied to a corner location in Boston.
The Massachusetts merger measure allowing steam railroads to control trolley lines was defeated in the House by 152 to 41 after a statewide opposition sparked by the Boston Post. The bill was referred to the next General Court, with calls to force New York New Haven Hartford to relinquish trolley assets already held.
Mayor John F. Fitzgerald praises the Boston Post for its role in defeating the merger bill. He credits the paper for energizing unity among press, business interests, and workers and says Boston's future welfare hinges on such cooperation and public-spirited journalism.
The Massachusetts House approved the merger bill by 152 to 41 marking a decisive end to a lengthy fight. The bill was referred to the next General Court after amendments were adopted. Speaker praise followed, with Rep. McEttrick and Rep. Hayes denouncing foreign and holding companies while urging limits on electric railway integration.
An OCR fragment mentions Minard’s product line and a price offer, with a brief note about stock and sales in Washington streets. The text is incomplete but indicates promotional content for men’s wear and a relief remedy reference amid shopping lines.
In Russia on June 14 a Hebrew anarchist bombed a Corpus Christi procession sparking mob violence. Christians attacked Hebrew shops. many Hebrews were killed or wounded. Soldiers and dragoons protect crowds as riots spread to the railway station and streets.
Fragmentary text recalls Mae Lord and F Gray C blue serge in a pen world at 9 streets Washington and Hanover. Makes itrenoles Fa John’s all pure nourishment, builds you.
About 1000 people from Worcester gathered at Union station at noon yesterday to view the casket of Charles L. Tucker, executed for the murder of Mabel Page. Special trains ran from Worcester depot to Hope Cemetery where the body was interred amid a large crowd at Tucker’s Auburndale home as mourners attended the service.
The casket arrived by Boston and Albany at Worcester and a thousand mourners gathered. A hearse and two hacks bore family members to Hope Cemetery where John Cross began digging at 8 am and Rev. William C. Winslow led services. The Tucker plot includes four prior interments in the family lot and large crowds attended.
June 14 Auburndale saw large crowds at the Charles L Tucker funeral. Visitors arrived at his home on 58 Bourne Street before 10 am, with over 200 mostly women awaiting admission. The service featured Rev. William C Winslow and selections by May Sleeper Ruggles, followed by a pallbearers procession to the station for Worcester-bound transport.
Fragmentary notice notes a sale item priced at 11.90 and mentions F. Gray Co. with a brief reference to a shoppers corner.
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