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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1906
Page
1
Owing to tremendous rains this region is flooded. Railroads are at a standstill, houses and bridges are swept away, thousands of dollars in property lost, and many lives reported. Hundreds are marooned in upper stories or on safe elevations.
In Rockport Maine on November 15 a fugitive named Francis is tracked by nearly 100 officers through Beauchamp Point woods of 509 acres. Guards man five entry roads as inspectors, wardens, and prison staff chase him. Governor Cobb declines militia help citing adjutant general consent.
President Roosevelt spent a hectic day on the Isthmus of Panama visiting Colon and Panama City. He viewed the Canal and the Culebra cut, traveled by train, and was greeted by officials and schoolchildren. The reception by Amador and others proceeded smoothly with patriotic songs.
Ruge 7 Second Col notes lingering wet conditions after a storm with many people reporting colds and sore throats. Father John's Medicine offered with a money back guarantee for cold and throat and lung troubles.
Sold at drastically reduced prices with the store urging customers to visit F Gray Co. on Washington and Hanover for men’s and boys’ suits and overcoats offered at nearly giveaway rates.
Findlay Ohio reports prosecutor David plans criminal proceedings against the Standard Oil leaders. The move parallels Attorney General Moody's efforts in St Louis to dissolve the trust. Stock market drop signals financial sector views seriousness of the case.
Attorney General Moody uses the resident United States district attorney to pursue actions in Washington on November 15 as part of his official duties.
City voters backed both major parties with sweeping primary wins. Mayor Fitzgerald expands control, Cauley defeated, Gartland and Kneeland lose nominations, Curley and Barrett win key wards, and Gallivan unopposed for street commissioner with Savage as Republican rival.
The article reports a decisive Democratic primary showing for Mayor Fitzgerald, signaling strong citywide support and likely renomination next year. Ward 8 remains the lone anti-Fitzgerald precinct, while overall voter turnout is described as surprisingly light amid intense ward disputes.
A brief health item notes Lung Kuro offers a safe speedy and positive remedy for hacking coughs. The product is described with an emphasis on quick relief and user well being.
A local flyer advertises boys' suits priced at 1.00 for today and tomorrow, with regular 3.00 suits offered at one dollar. TF Gray Co. operates at Washington and Hanover.
Youths overcoats advertised as the greatest stock with heavy winter coats priced at 3.90 at F. Gray Co. location on Washington and Hanover.
A fierce storm swept the New England coast causing the Lugano to run aground at Point Judith and threatening Cape Cod craft. Nantucket fishermen reached harbor safely while Chatham boats were towed after powerboats broke down near Monomoy. No lives were lost among fishermen. two Nantucket masons on a dory reached Tuckernuck exhausted but uninjured. Coastwise steamers stayed at wharves as barometer dropped and rain and interior snowfall occurred.
Storm warnings posted along the Atlantic coast from Delaware Breakwater to Eastport. Gale winds are expected along the New England coast blowing north to northwest.
Weather bulletin notes clearing conditions in Boston with high winds Friday and Saturday and fair overall. Wallington reports for New England snow Friday with north to northwest gales and partly cloudy Saturday. Steamers sailing Friday to European ports face brisk to high north to northwest winds with snow or rain north of the 40th parallel.
Bring your boys to F. Gray Co. for a limited two day sale in Washington and Hanover. Shop discounts on boys wear and outfits highlighted by the event.
A New York report touts Poslam as a breakthrough in eczema treatment with immediate itch relief and chronic case cures within two weeks. The Emergency Laboratories at 62 West Twenty-fifth Street offer an experimental, possum-free treatment.
A brief sale notice from F. Gray Co. in Washington and Hanover promotes a dollar overcoat flyer valid today and tomorrow only. The flyer touts a 300 boys overcoat claim as the world’s best bargain.
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