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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1906

Page

3

Mayor likens O'Meara to Don Quixote of reform

Police Commissioner O'Meara is portrayed as a Don Quixote of reform in a Republic article. The piece recalls his journalistic ideals from Greeley to Pulitzer and his political bid, arguing he battles perceived wrongs with zeal while facing GOP opposition in Boston. The commissioner declined to comment.

O'Meara Fitsgerald Don Quixote Reform Stephen ‘O’meara Greeley Pulitzer Gread Evon Quixote O’meara Alo Merly Boston Widmill Mr. O'Meara Congress Europe Dow Piliceman Republic Iton Rosinante Sancho Panza the Republic

Bribery Evidence Sent to Moran in Rules Inquiry

Speaker Cole furnished to Moran all evidence from the rules committee bribery inquiry. Two large volumes sit atop Moran’s desk, delaying the district attorney’s work. Moran expects to study them and present facts to a special grand jury by late July, not by mid July as previously hoped.

Cole Committee On Rules Moran Grand Jury

Power struggles over two dollar daily city jobs in Boston

Residents report ongoing contention since the mayor took office over low paying posts in city departments. Grand Army veterans accuse the mayor of granting a $2 per day job to a non veteran while a veteran, P Lane, was passed over. Lane’s wife campaigned for him and received support letters urging Lane’s appointment. Daniel O Bryan appears as the favored applicant, prompting a delay by Mayor Huagerald to review the case.

Grand Army Boston P. Lane Lane Daniel O'Bryan Mur O'Bryan Testa Huagerald

Fines Cut Out for Police Misconduct

Police Commissioner O Meara introduces a replacement punishment for officers who neglect duty. Instead of fines, officers will stay after school and perform disagreeable duties after hours until they repay the department with hard work.

O'Mear Ant

New Police Punishment Duty Aims To Spare Families From Fines

Commissioner O Meara unveils a plan replacing fines with punishment duty for patrolmen who break rules. Officers decide the exact tasks with safeguards against favoritism, limiting consecutive hours and requiring written consent for timing changes.

FOR THE FOURTH Bring Your Books Here

A local event offers to redeem books with 2.50 in merchandise or 2 in cash, inviting participants to exchange readings for value. The notice frames the offer as a Fourth of July promotion and lists redemption options.

Monastery of St. Clare Open for Guided Access Today and Weekend

Entry to the Monastery of St. Clare at 38 Mennet Street is available today from noon until sundown, and tomorrow from 10 a.m. until sundown. Additional hours are offered next Saturday and Sunday under the same schedule.

Monastery of St. Clare Mennet Street

City Hall Officials Enjoyable Harbor Outing and Game

City officials including Mayor Fitzgerald and Street Commissioners Gallivan and Hannan took a harbor trip aboard the Great Breweter. The real aim was leisure and a friendly game between the Fitzgerald Invincibles and the Doyle Never Quits, ending 17 to 0 in favor of Fitzgerald.

James A. Gallivan William E. Nun Fitzgerald Great Breweter Street Commission Reagan Charieas Worcester’ County Paul Carnon Fitzgerald Invincibles Doyle Gallivan and Hannan O'Callaghan Engineer Sullivan Tommy Boles Frank Dillon Gus Donovan George Ned William J. Carlin Democratic City Committee Alderman Kneeland

Honored for lifesaving on the Columbian at Charlestown

J Leake chief officer of the Leyland hiner Columbian received a vellum diploma from the Royal Humane Society of England for bravery. He jumped overboard at Moame Tennel docks Charlestown in January to rescue R Galloway chief engineer from drowning.

J. Leake Royal Humane Society of England R. Galloway Moame Tennel Docks Charlestowna

Child Weeps Over Missing Father in Brookline Triggered by Disappearance

Four year old Helen Wood laments her father Arthur Weed who vanished two weeks ago after leaving wife and child. The Woods fear for his safety as the small family awaits his return and questions arise about money and belongings left behind.

Helen Wood Arthur Kd. Weed T Crate Place Brooklinen Hie

Unclear OCR Summary of Local Notice

The readable text is garbled and does not provide a clear event, date, or names. It mentions a game and a venue but lacks coherent details to identify persons or organizations.

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