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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
12
In Boston the Juvenile Department presents a new season of clothing for boys. It highlights stylish sailor suits top coats and school suits with mother praised for choosing but notes some garbled terms in the display.
A brief report notes the New York Yankees triumphs as Olympic honors are divided among competing nations and athletes. Strong emphasis on the Yankees' victory contrasted with the spread of medals across countries.
The store reports strong demand for spring suits with most sold and duplicate orders arriving from tailors. They emphasize complete assortments and a plentiful gray range priced at 25 dollars.
The 3000 metre walk at the Athens Olympics went to Stantics of Hungary with a time of 15m 18.5s. Muller of Germany placed second and Sari dakis of Greece third. Wilkinson of England was disqualified for running. Other events listed include rope climbing won by Alibrandt and multiple Greco Roman wrestling titles won by Watzl Weckman Jensen with runners up Karlsen Lindmayer Baur Du Bois.
Cablegram from James E. Sullivan reports American wins in hurdle half mile and standing jump at Athens Greece. Final stadium events score shows America 75 points to 39 for Britain and possessions and Greece Sweden tie for third. Roosevelt receives the news of a great athletic victory for America.
In Portland Maine the grand council of Royal and Select Masters elected officers led by Alexander A C Beaton of Stockton Springs as grand master and reported 16 councils 3464 members 180 candidates and 46 deaths. Installation followed by Past Grand Master Enoch Greenleaf. Augusta Lodge No 141 demonstrated third degree work in the grand lodge.
The House and Senate remain deadlocked over a summer recess insurance committee. The Senate refused to concur with the House amendment adding Dana as chair, sending the order back to the House. If no receding occurs, a conference committee will be appointed to negotiate a compromise.
John V. Flanagan of J. J. Quinlan & Co alleged bucket shop proprietors had a trial postponed to next month. Timothy W. Cockley filed appearance for the defendant. The case is framed as a test of bucket shop operations.
Maxim Gorky and Mme Andreieva reach Boston from Providence and face hotel refusals. The pair may speak in small socialist halls or privately with Russian sympathizers. Gorky plans to sue Symphony Hall and Tremont Temple if barred. no license to speak on the Common had been obtained by 12:30 this morning.
The bishop argues for higher clergy salaries to support ministry and home life for pastors. He notes parish families and child counts, stating 157 couples, 107 married with 209 children in total, averaging under two children per couple, and discusses pastor preparation time before presenting salary figures.
An article discusses Lydia E. Pinkham and her free advice for women facing female illnesses from Lynn Massachusetts. It then shifts to a study of cost of living, clergy salaries and life insurance among pastors in eastern Massachusetts, noting low prompt payment rates, average salaries by age, and the need for a cathedral foundation funded by Miss Walker’s bequest with a plan for a formal platform next year.
London reports an official statement warning Turkey to withdraw troops from Tabah or Britain will take action to force the Sultan to withdraw. Britain has shown patience while the Turkish ambassador asserts the district is part of the Ottoman empire. The proposed move is believed to be a Mediterranean fleet demonstration.
Four men died in a dynamite explosion at a lumber camp on the Aroostook River near Ox Bow Maine. The dead are Hugh Gillen Marshall Fred Grass Emery McGuire Burdy Golding. The blast occurred as dynamite was thawed over a fire. The Ashland Lumber Company crew of 25 worked nearby. Burial certificates issued by Doctors Dobson and Hagerthy.
The Cambridge Manual Training School class of 9 percent oldest group held its 11th reunion at Quincy House last night. August Guetheim of the Bureau of Corporations in Washington attended from out of town, with G. R. Lucy serving as toastmaster.
The final monthly president’s reception for the college year occurred in Jacob Sleeper Hall. Attendees included President and Mrs. Huntington along with deans and professors from the Medical, Theological, and Law Schools. Ushers and volunteers assisted as guests enjoyed chocolate service.
New England cotton manufacturers and Southern growers collaborate to remove Wall Street speculation and allow planters to sell cotton directly to spinners in a bid to streamline markets.
Thomas A. Blake a popular Melrose selling broker and fiancée of Bessie Towle vanished on the eve of his wedding. Reports place him in a carriage with three men last Friday. no trace since. Miss Towle mourns as the wedding date of Monday is canceled.
Insurance companies oppose Ames legislation saying it lacks balance though it adopts safeguards urged by the New York Armstrong committee.
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