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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1906

Page

1

Wage Increases Agreed For Boston & Northern Old Colony Railways

Readout of a midnight Lynn and Quincy meetings shows a four year contract with a union recognizing wage hikes across the Boston & Northern and Old Colony railways. Motormen and conductors gain steps from 20 to 28 cents an hour over nine years. pit men see 5 percent raises. snowplow workers also to be raised with time and a half after midnight. Union officials report full recognition and a 9 hour day demand previously pressed by staff.

Boston & Northern Old Colony Lynn Quincy Newport R. I Nashua N. H P. F. Sullivan

Mens $2.00 Pants at F. Gray Co. Half Price Sale

Thousands of men's pants priced at two dollars are advertised by F. Gray Co. in Washington, promoting a large half price sale across the store.

F. Gray Co Washington Hanover Streets

Sullivan Refuses Night Denial In Bucket Shop Bribery Case

Joseph J or “Sport” Sullivan dodged questions at a Rules Committee hearing about bucket shop bribery. The Postman pressed him to deny a $15,000 claim to defeat the bucket shop bill. He deferred statements to his counsel and said he would answer in the morning.

Joseph J Sullivan House Mr. Sullivan State House Mer. Sullivan

Sensational Hearing Session Highlights House Rules Committee

The record notes that the most sensational moment in the session came yesterday during the Speaker Cole led House rules committee hearing. It focused on procedural challenges and potential impacts on pending legislation.

Cole House Committee On Rules

Forced sale on boys' suits at low price

Corner store ad announces $2.00 boys' suits available at F. Gray Co. in Washington and Hanover streets. Desperate sale urged with quick action and any price accepted.

Boys' Suits Half Price at F Gray Co Sale

Everything must be sold at once. Come today to F Gray Co on Washington and Hanover streets for a half price boys suit clearance with all stock available now.

F. Gray Co Washington and Hanover Streets

Tenney team shuts out in fourth straight rout

Pittsburg wins 5-0 as Tenney's squad extends skid. Brooklyn, St. Louis win. Collins' side falls to Detroit 23-3. New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis also victorious. Penn favored to win intercollegiate meet at Cambridge. Cornell to race Harvard tomorrow.

Tenney Rouness Pittsburg Brooklyn St. Louis Collins’ Boys Detroit New York Philadelphia St. Lobia Penn Cambridge Cornell Harvard Worcester Brown Yale Princeton Dartmouth Exeter Sprigfeld Training Dorchester High Rindge Auburndale

Gray's Big Clothing Sale Slashes Suit Prices

The F. Gray Co. advertises a storewide sale with suits marked at half price. Prices listed include $10.00, $5.90, $15.00, $7.90, and $20.00, with discounts highlighted. The ad notes location at Washington and a street or intersection.

Gray’s F. Gray Co Washington and Hanover Streets

Power Wise Savings Promise for Boston Mills

The Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston advertises lower power costs from 7 to 69 dollars per horsepower per year for certain establishments. A contract agent is available to provide details by letter phone or call at 3 Head Place.

Oxford The Edison Electric. Illuminating Company of Boston

Police Board Promotes Captain Ryan as Guild Names Commissioners

The Police Board promoted Thomas F. Ryan to captain before relinquishing office. Governor Guild appointed Stephen O'Meara Police Commissioner Ezr a H Baker Fred A Emery and Samuel H Hudson as Excise Commissioners with terms to begin June 1.

Police Board Thomas F. Ryan Forces With Freedom Governor Guild

Governor-Guild appoints police commissioner and excise board chair

The Governor and Guild announce Stephen O'Meara as police commissioner and Ezra H. Baker as chairman of the three excise commissioners. Fred A. Emery of Ward 21 and Shmuel H. Hudson of Ward 11 serve as colleagues. The slate drew praise from temperance and other groups, with Emery’s selection prompting the sharpest opposition.

Governor - Guild Stephen O'Meara Ezra H. Baker Excise Fred A. Emery Ward Shmuel H.“Hudson Ward 11 State House Temperance Fred’ A. Emery Edwin A. Curtis Temperance People Mr. Emery

Boston appointive officer tied to governor and press

Mr. O'Meara, longtime friend of the Governor, led Boston's most important appointive post. Former Boston Journal proprietor and Guild campaign committee member, he is connected to past governors Quilé and Bates. Baker, a Harvard BA 1881 classmate, is largely unknown among politicians.

O'Meara Boston Boston Journal Quilé Bates Guild Baker Governor Guild Harvard

Horsford's Acid Phosphate Heil remedy claim

Continued on page 3 first column describes Horsford's Acid Phosphate as an effective remedy for obstinate indigestion nervous dyspepsia and headaches with the product pitched for general digestive relief and nerve support.

Horsford’s

Gray's Nove Sale Offers Boys Suits At Cut Prices

Gray's sale lists boys' suits in limited styles with prices 9c, 1.49, 4.00, and 1.90. F Gray Co operates on Washington and Hanover streets offering bargain apparel for youngsters.

Gray’s F. Gray Co Washington Hanover Streeta

Tucker Juror Sees Possible Doubt in Tucker Case

In the Tucker case a juror says new evidence and a witness reversal create reasonable doubt. Juror Ralph Whitcomb would not yet reveal details but notes the possibility of a disagreeing verdict and a new trial, while fellow juror William French confirms signing the petition.

Tucker Post Ralph E. Whitcomb Whitcomb Dr. Harris

Sudbury Juror Repeats Question on Tucker Reprieve

William A. French of Sudbury was asked by the Post if he signed James H. Vahey's special jurors petition seeking Tucker's sentence commuted to life. He dodged denial, questioning the petition and witness testimony while saying he would not attend the State House hearing unless summoned.

William A. French Sudbury Harris Mabel Page Ralph E. Whitcomb Boxboro Tucker Post Whitcomb James H. Vahey Governor Guild State House

Suburban Warehouse Ad Promotes Clearance Pants and Ginger Cure

A brief advertisement notes $4.00 men s pants and $1.90 stock clearance to free space for a subway project. It lists F. Gray Co at Washington and Hanover streets and promotes Sanford s Ginger Cures Ila as a remedy for colds fevers and stomach distress.

F. Gray Co Washington Hanover Streets

Fair Forecast for Boston and Vicinity

The forecast calls for fair conditions in Boston and nearby areas on Thursday and Friday with variable winds. No precipitation is expected, and temperatures remain mild across the region.

Boston and Vicinity

Weather Forecast for Thursday and Friday in New England

Thursday and Friday in New England will see fair weather with light southwest winds that become variable. The conditions point to pleasant days with gentle breeze and no significant precipitation expected.

New England

Naughty boy and a stern family demand for propriety

A playful poem depicts a boy tempted to steal a robin's nest during sunny days. His mother warns against stealing while his father disciplines him, proving the lesson comes from a strict, supportive family.

Oyster Gray Worsteds at $7.90 a Suit

F Gray Co advertises Oyster Gray Worsted suits priced at 7.90 after regular 15.00, noting a need to clear stock due to subway disruption affecting availability. Located at Washington and Hanover streets.

Subway F. Gray Co Washington and Hanover Streets

Minard's Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Stiffness

An advert touts Minard's Liniment as the king of pain relief for stiffness and sore muscles, claiming rapid cure through its powerful formula. The copy emphasizes swift action and lasting comfort for affected joints and tissues.

Minard

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NEW B. & N O’meara AME Col Adams Police Moran Washington Street Stephen O’meara Fred. A. Emery Samuel H. Hudson Amsa RS Aayo E. Oae Washington Forecast
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