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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
6
The Governor's special message eases parliamentary hurdles and calls for a revised bill aimed at Boston as a metropolis. The plan would extend privileges to trusted users while guarding against abuse, clearing the path for swift legislative action on the revised measure.
An association of capitalists proposes immediate rebuilding of San Francisco’s business district following the earthquake. The Palace Hotel and other major structures would be restored, aiming for stable construction and a quicker recovery than a national government loan.
Washington announces Commissioner Garfield of the Bureau of Corporations has finished his probe into Standard Oil. The President will soon send the report to Congress. The note hints at Garfield's prior Chicago beef trust inquiry, signaling the start of a new phase.
The piece discusses the trust busting efforts initiated by President Roosevelt. It notes the report favored the trust management, lacking grounds for action, and Moody’s later bid for monopolists failed due to claimed immunity. It hopes the commissioner improves his oil monopoly inquiry drawing on Missouri AG’s effective approach.
The piece argues Massachusetts should replace Republican Congressmen who failed to secure tariff revision. It frames a strategic political move to back candidates with party strength to gain hearings for state interests, urging business leaders and workers to support a Democratic shift for better results.
The piece argues Congress will not act this session to aid workers needing free materials for boots and harnesses. It cites a Wisconsin congressman on the hides tax harming US manufacturers and consumers, forwarding foreign competition and a government subsidy to foreign leather goods makers. It notes only the beef trust benefits from the tariff, with Attorney General Moody pursuing violators.
Medford May 2 The Rev Dr Frederick W Hamilton of Boston elected president of Tufts College will be inaugurated June 19 at 8 pm The commencement programme begins May 11 at 8 pm with Goddard prize readings The Bower Cross banquet is June 11 at 7 50 and June 15 class day exercises follow on June 17 baccalaureate sermon The 15th sees commencement and a president’s reception Class day for medical and divinity schools is June 30 with chapel 4–6 dinner 6 and dancing 8–11 30.
Washington. May 2 The House completed the agricultural appropriation bill funding 7 481 440 and the military academy bill at 1 663 115. The agricultural measure retained a clause for continued distribution of garden and flower seeds, passed 163 to 82 amid limited debate.
A reader sues over a home made fly killer after injuring fingers and breaking a lamp. The column replies that a patented near fly-killer is sold at the home office for 3 dollars and warns makers to avoid legal trouble and “collectability” worries.
Sailor diary from the Dry Dock through Suez Canal to the Philippines recounts a mutiny scare and a joke that ends with a fight. Marine Mike reports a millionaire Beebe’s return to Boston after fleeing San Francisco. Boston society news covers officials, real estate stunts, yacht interests, and lifeboat rescues along the coast.
A humorous account describes a May basket left on a door armed with junk like tin cans, bricks, and old shoes. The narrator laments the prank and recalls May night kissing customs, suspecting a jokey neighbor in the insurance business and noting the basket’s demeaning contents.
Ross Calkins, described as a tensorial artist, reports the arrival of another little shaver at his Cape Cod house.
The poem jokes that science claims a hundred years is possible and mocks aging fears. It playfully urges seniors to discard canes and stereotypes, urging bold living beyond sixty, pestering scientists who themselves die young. The verse cites Houston Post as the source.
Observant note marks the founding of the first medical school in America on May 3 1765 and recalls a year ago today the Nan Patterson jury disagreement case referenced in today’s history brief.
Father Thayer Court Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters will hold its annual May party with whist tomorrow evening at St Rose Hall Worcester Street. Committees include Good of the order with Leary Moore and Long. Refreshments with Backus Maguire Donovan. Reception with Moore Lambert Boyle Backus. Whist players Foley Lambert O Keefe McKenna O Connor Dally Melia Donovan Plunkett Cronin.
A collage of quotes and anecdotes from Cincinnati, London, and Marionville about manners, sports, and personal conduct. Highlights include Miss Sutton in tennis praise and a grim retort, a pistol incident over a poodle in Kansas City, and social dating tips phrased as cautionary counsel.
Ben reads a love letter to Nan and learns she loves Captain Calder. A gale wrecks their ship, Ben wins rescue for all but himself, and Nan reveals she loves him as she tends his injuries aboard the lifeboat buoy.
Charlestown highlights its popular bachelor Dr Francis JL Maguin a Charlestown native and Harvard graduate. He attends many social functions and is active in military affairs and the L S W V while residing on Main Street.
Attendees at the Brookline Holm Lea musicale include Miss Lilla Ormond and Mr. Sullivan A. Sargent with Mrs. S. B. Field. Distant movers James Dixey, Rosamond Dixey, and Edward R. Andrews family travel plans are noted among Boston society and Berkshires summer arrivals. The Debutante.
A 19 year old suitor asks if he should elope with his slightly older girlfriend or wait two years. Champagne urges delaying until the couple saves earnings, strengthens home duties, and gains parental blessing, noting the value of patience for lasting marriage.
Chicago May 2 Employment offices in which special attention is to be given to men and women past 45 years of age are to be opened by the Chicago bureau charities Positions will be found for unfortunates who because of physical or mental infirmity have been unable to get work in the past.
Ottawa May 2 Sir Henry Taschereau chief justice of Canada has resigned. Charles Fitzpatrick minister of justice will probably succeed him.
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