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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1906
Page
6
The proposed bill asserts eight hours as the standard for state controlled contracts, with exceptions for special fields. It argues eight hours balance physical labor with mental tasks, citing municipal precedent in Boston and noting shorter hours boost efficiency, supporting broader public service adoption.
The editorial blasts Republican fund operations, accusing life insurers and protected manufacturers of creating a new yellow dog in Congress. It claims $2,000,000 velvet fund for campaign use and hints at tens of millions more under the Panama canal supply bill, arguing the GOP shelters big business influence.
The inter urban bill, governing incorporation of electric railway companies and electric roads, is expected to pass the Senate today with near unanimous support. It would regulate electric roads under a general statute, improving transportation, reducing monopoly risk, and aligning electric railways with steam railroads in public policy.
President Roosevelt gains ground in the meat inspection amendment fight as the House committee accepts key points while trimming Senate changes. He asserts the aim is a thorough and rigid inspection, not a sham, and maintains control of the Republican majority through frank, bold leadership.
The piece notes how Charlestown youths, inspired by a mayoral midnight bonfire on Bunker Hill Day, ignore strict rules and spontaneously celebrate. It emphasizes playful rebellion of small boys and similar older youths reacting to a public display.
Smith College marked ivy day as 225 senior women in white with pink roses marched to Seelye Hall. They planted an ivy vine, sang the ivy song, and features included an organ prelude, welcome address, poems, a humorous essay, the ivy oration, and a recessional.
A 10 member committee in New York has been formed to raise funds for a bronze Carl Schurz memorial and to promote the public causes he supported. The effort honors the late statesman and civil reform advocate.
Rear Admiral B. H. McCalla, commandant at the Mare Island Navy Yard in San Francisco, who earned notable distinctions in duty, reaches the age limit for active service and will be retired tomorrow.
A firemen's muster will be held at Quannapowitt Park in Wakefield on July 28 under St. Joseph's parish auspices. The program includes a morning parade tub and hose contests and an evening dance.
A spoof column from Compiegne dated June 18 1906 by Newton Newkirk includes a playful note from John D Rockefeller Jr about French cheese Camembert and wine. It quips about wines tipping and a steam powered car, then pivots to mock investment tips and grandiose boasts.
A sensational prompt promotes a first chapter in Sundays Boston Post with dramatic framing. It urges readers to begin at the start and read to the finish, promising thrills and a comparison to waking the mind with suspenseful clues.
Norfolk county commissioners revealed a plan to divide the county into twelve representative districts on Aug 7. The districts include Dedham Needham with 2777 voters and Second Brookline with 6120 voters, among others such as Hyde Park, Canton Milton, Quincy wards, Weymouth, Braintree Holbrook, Randolph Sharon Stoughton, Norwood Walpole Westwood, Dover Medfield Medway Millis Norfolk Wellesley, and Bellingham Foxboro Franklin Plainville Wrentham.
In today’s historical note, June 19 marks Maine’s separation from Massachusetts in 1819. A year ago, Hope Young was arrested in Digby Nova Scotia for the murder of a baby.
Governor Guild signed several measures including a contentious redistricting bill creating 40 new Senate districts and a tax exemption for state bonds. The piece notes political reactions, local figures such as District Attorney Moran, and mentions commentary on the King’s reception by Mrs. Longworth.
A 19 year old girl asks Mildred Champagne which suitor to choose. One suitor sails from Scotland and is a gunsmith who wants marriage on arrival, the other studies to be a doctor and asks her to wait. The letter seeks counsel on romance.
The speaker urges patience for a young person, suggesting two to three years of doubt or growth. He counsels comparing men and opportunities, calculates the years of study for a doctor, and warns against long waiting periods. He notes a gunsmith may provide more practical stability than an impractical doctor.
A stenographer seeks guidance after a man pressures marriage and tries to hide her profession from his friends. The adviser says the man’s attitude reflects poor taste, urges self respect, and suggests relying on support from others while not repeating the situation.
Miss Mary A Kilduff daughter of Mr and Mrs George Kilduff of 3 Conant Place Roxbury will wed Mr Thomas J Hynes leather merchant of Roxbury at St Francis de Sales Church tomorrow at 9 am. A reception will follow at 5 Harrison Park Dorchester where the couple will reside after their bridal trip.
The G A R plans to award jewelled badges to the oldest and youngest Civil War veteran in New England. Eligible veterans may enter by submitting their names. contest closes July 1. Photographs will be preserved and returned on request. Address G A R Editor Boston Post.
George Albert Adams born June 27 1848 in Uxbridge Massachusetts served as third class musician with the Twenty sixth Massachusetts Volunteers at age 14 from Sept 17 1861 to Sept 15 1862. Abiel Cheney born March 8 1820 in Kingville Ohio enlisted in New Hampshire then Vermont units and served 1180 days until June 2 1865. both belong to G A R posts in Milford and Concord respectively.
A narrator recalls attending a deaf mute association benefit dance at Pete Foster’s hall. He grows drawn to a smiling, self controlled dancer whose merry eyes haunt him. Their dance ends with a torn gown and a mysterious bond as she becomes a bank bookkeeper in his town.
Amherst June 18 Two prize speaking contests and the annual meeting of the Phi Kappa Phi fraternity highlighted the second day of Massachusetts Agricultural College commencement week. Winners of the speaking prizes will be announced on Wednesday. Phi Kappa Phi elected officers: President George F. Mills Secretary C E Gordon Treasurer A V Osman all of Amherst. Class day exercises will be held tomorrow.
Francis J. Dooley was fined $2 in court yesterday for sleeping in the Public Garden without a permit from the Mayor. The incident led to a brief hearing and a monetary penalty.
Washington reports a United States Geological Survey bulletin shows the value of precious stones output in 1905 reached 326 350 dollars. The bulletin details mineral production and price levels for the year.
An editor accuses a poet of writing poems that justify drinking. The poet retorts that the reader vowed on January 1 to quit drinking and suggests a drink as an excuse to swear again. The light exchange highlights literary chat and humor in a casual setting.
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