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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1906
Page
7
Boston daily and Sunday Post extend closing date for the oldest and youngest Civil War veteran in New England contest. Eligible veterans must have photo and war record received before Sunday July 1, 1906. photographs preserved and returned on request.
John J. Maguire of Boston, born January 4, 1850, enlisted at 14 as Thomas McCarthy in the Fifty sixth Massachusetts Veteran Volunteers. He served from Wilderness through Lee’s surrender, never missing a skirmish, and later worked for the Boston water department as a member of Charles Russell Post 7, G. A. R.
John C Bosworth aged 8 and 2 years from Whitman born July 3 182% joined Company K Seventh Regiment at Civil War outbreak. He received an honorable discharge October 2 1863 and has since resided in Whitman.
Hanover May 28 a new Lone of Veterans camp is organized to escort the local post of the G A R on Memorial Day Blisworth Curtis commands and expects to have 40 men in line
The Supreme Court reaffirmed the 1903 Philippine tariff ruling, denying a 20 percent discount to Warner Barnes & Co and Frederic W. Lincoln. The decision upholds that tariff collections in the Philippines were not retroactive and involves about 4 million dollars.
Special to the Post New York May 28 Several additional resignations of Mutual Life Insurance Company trustees are expected. Public opinion holds Mr W H Truesdale's chances for re election hurt by Justice Wallace's Westcott Delaware & Lackawanna ruling which condemned the conduct of those who manage large corporations. The judge called the appropriation of Westcott's percentage morally like larceny. Reformers question Truesdale's suitability for policyholders' support in the next election.
Rain spoiled an outdoor staging of As You Like It by Ben Greet's company at Mrs John Lowells Chestnut Hill lawn. Jordan Halls hosted the indoor show with praise for Rosalind and Touchstone actors. Proceeds from four performances benefit St Monica's Home for Colored Women and the Massachusetts Infant Asylum.
Special committee, appointed by former Governor Douglas, recommends erecting a monument to Chevalier de St Sauveur in King's Chapel Boston and urges a $3000 appropriation. Arthur T. Lyman files a minority report noting the Colonial government once planned the monument but abandoned the idea.
Brussels reports official word that Queen Wilhelmina expects a child. The birth reassures Netherlanders that a German prince would not inherit the throne, safeguarding Holland’s independence and economy from foreign influence.
Worcester on May 28 reports Mrs. C. H. Nichols gave her grandmother a great grandson as a birthday present. The newborn joins four generations living under one roof with great grandmother Hannah Barber, aged & years. Barber was born in Boylston and has 14 great grandchildren.
Berkeley Hall hosts the Savoy Lodge May party and dance with a large gathering planned by committee members Joseph Manfre Joseph Bokino Morris Rogosky Louis Longone Stephen Longone Louis Coyne Joseph Bognulo Harry Griffin and Patrick Ginella in charge for a brilliant event within the order.
The Rev. Henry A. Blake, pastor since 1900, resigns from the Rochester Congregational Church to take a position in Stafford Springs Connecticut.
Miss Lillian Martin of West Warren is announced as beneficiary of 12000 dollars under the will of Henry Wilson, a distant relative. She met Mrs. Chester Kimball of North Dana, N. C., in Worcester to confirm the bequest. The announcement ends a prolonged search since the will was filed.
President Castro issues a long manifest on May 23 stating his determination to retire absolutely from political life. He will remain as a loyal friend of the Venezuelans and serve as a tie of union between Venezuela and its neighbors.
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