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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1906
Page
6
The item records a dated publication entry for November 8, 1906 from Post Publishing Co. of Boston Massachusetts, issue number 34 in volume 185, with office address at 259 Washington Street.
The notice shows Daily rates at one year $3.00 six months $1.50 three months 75c one month 7e and The Sunday Post rates one year $2.50 six months $1.26 three months 65c. It states Second Class Matter at the Boston Post Office, payments by money order or check only and to avoid sending cash.
The article highlights William Jennings Bryan as the standout figure in the Democratic Party after the 1906 elections. It notes his loyalty, limited active campaigning in 1906, and elevation as the leading Democratic personality, though the 1908 presidential convention remains in the future.
Attorney General William H. Moody is appointed to the Supreme Court vacancy created by Justice Brown. President Roosevelt signals broader cabinet changes with Hitchcock slated to leave Interior in March, James R. Garfield to succeed him. Moody's move follows his aggressive trust prosecutions and is viewed as a bold legal realignment. Moody has served in the Cabinet since 1904, including two years as Navy secretary.
Boston contemplating again placing the Common Public Garden and other grounds under Park Commission after the death of William Doogue. Mayor may appoint D Henry Sullivan to fill the vacancy. Sullivan has 21 years in the department and 10 years as assistant superintendent. The policy debate centers on governance rather than personnel.
Opinion condemns the Park Commission for harming shade trees on Commonwealth avenue a city street under its control. It argues landscape architecture ideas misfit urban areas and urges urban ground management to remain with those who satisfy public city prestige.
The sixtieth Congress shows a reduced Republican House majority from 114, with a weaker swing toward Democrats. Massachusetts preserves three seats against gerrymandered odds, as Democrat Peters sustains gains. The piece argues for tariff relief and stronger Democratic influence in the new session.
Massachusetts elections expanded party representation from two to four with Prohibition and Independence League gaining ballot status. Democratic Governor candidates fared weaker in Boston than Republicans, signaling a shift in party influence and potential succession questions for Draper. The election has stirred considerable changes ahead of party conventions.
A column collects humorous quips and notices from readers across Massachusetts towns. Snippets include punchlines about domestic scenes and election mood, with items from Newton and Arlington Heights to Somerville and Cambridge. The piece ends with satirical lines on politics and commerce.
A collage of 1900s era tidbits includes Isobel Hall's stage engagement in The Man from Now, Miss Hall touring the West, and navy yard views from a new bridge. Election day activity features Joshua Davis at 98 voting, GOP wins at the American House, and locals planning concerts and roller polo clubs amid civic chatter.
John B. Moran ran a self made campaign as the nominee of three parties yet worked without party support or funds. He dictated his own platforms and messages to a stenographer while in poor health. His high poll standing Tuesday reflects public admiration for his courage and determination.
On the Heligolar bound for Christiania two zinc boxes containing Captain Amundsen's records from his polar voyage are guarded by four armed men. The logs from three years at sea include magnetic pole location notes and photographs taken for nineteen months by an automatic instrument.
Otway Lyndon returns from Europe to meet Nancy Brown at her villa near Fort outside St. Augustine. She is now Mrs. Moorfield Clive with wealth, a husband, and an eight year old son. Lyndon revisits old heartbreak while Nancy weighs the gala reunion against the past.
A 19 year old society girl asks how to keep a man amid a rival friend. The columnist advises being pleasant and unworried, avoid jealousy, and treat the rival with indifference. The longer term view: many men pursue carefree women, so maintain cheerfulness and composure.
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