Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 49 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1886

Page

1

Strike Continues as Knights of Labor Press Demands Backing

District Assembly 101 reports progress stalling as a split over terms persists. Leaders refuse to set a return date while Masters Bartlett Hodges and Gould face unions demanding all workers back and a firm pledge to resume with the entire force, amid widespread sectional tensions.

Sv. Louris Knights of Labor District Assembly Martin Irons Lee Assembly Bartlett Missouri Pacific Gould System

Journeymen Keep Up Demand as Tailors Hear Reports

In New Era Hall over 500 journeymen tailors gathered for a full day session to press for living wages after reports from committees. Employers signed on for both coat and pants bills while others signed only pants, with exchanges debating demands and the prospect of a cooperative shop.

New Era Hall A. Andrew Hall Post Ives Merchant Tailors’ Exchange Devereaux & Lindsay J. G. Clayton J. M. McAljoon R. C. Murray J. G. Mitchell A. T. Hubbard W. H. Lucas D. Myers N. P. Nutter Churchill & Bean C. J. Hendrie Brewer & Marlin C. L. Hovey E. M. Hal & Co F. le Masson Allen & Currier W. C. Brooks W. Taylor J. R. Campbell P.vaughan T. J. Olys Ss. P. Looney W. L. Hulbert D. Toy E. F. Haff Dunbar & Clark Fitzpatrick & Jerkins F. Staamiller Kingsley & Co Dyer Bros J. Kennedy George Lyon & Co Tyler & Studley Carll & Tuttle A. Shuman & Co Ww. H. Jordan A. J. Stimpson I. H. Paine, Kelley & Co G. B. Pickett Starratt & Orcutt Duncan & Higginson S. H. Spring M. RK. Spencer R. Kriegsiman M. E. Hutchinson Bros

Beverly Strike Ends as Workers Return to Work

Beverly reports the end of the seven week boot and shoe strike after concessions. The Beverly Boot and Shoe Manufacturers Association says grievances with the Knights of Labor are settled and factories may reopen.

Beverly Beverly Boot and Shoe Manufacturers’ Association Knights of Labor Josefh N. Baker Beverly B Prorsbourg Penn Baltimore and Ohbio

Irish Aid Meeting in South Boston for Parliamentary Fund

A large crowd gathered at Wait's Hall in South Boston for an Irish parliamentary fund benefit. Speakers urged generosity to assist Irish representatives, stressing local self government for Ireland and American solidarity with oppressed nations. Subscriptions and many named donors followed, with further remarks by Doherty and Spalding and letters from Clark and Noyes.

Irish Parliamentary Fund Wait’s Hall Boston Philip Jackson Henry W. Wilson Wiliam W. Doherty London John E. Fitzgerald Ireland England Great Britain Thomas F. Doherty C. H. Spalding F. E. Clark Charles J. Noyes St. Augustine’s Lyceum Hugh Dever John T. Donoa M. J. Creed Peter J. Reardon Frank Ewing Matthew Tierney Allen Bros Oe Chamberlain W. Harlan John A. Mullen C. J. Carmody Kem E. Oennot W.T. Mulcahey D. Galli Thomas Crosby Captain Cummings Hook and Ladder No Ey. . Rigney J.B. Pibbets Henry J . Go

Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Sold to Atchison Santa Fe

Private despatches from Boston and New York report the sale of the controlling interest in the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad system to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe company. Immediate control is expected with an across Indian Territory connection to be projected to complete the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe system.

Galveston Tex Boston New York Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Texas Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Company Indian Territory

Eight-Hour Labor Order Vetoed By Boston Mayor

The Boston Common Council received Mayor Hugh O’Brien’s veto of an eight-hour city labor order passed March 25. The mayor argues the measure is illegal and impractical without legislative changes, detailing potential funding gaps and department-by-department costs. He urges seeking General Court action to enable uniform eight-hour staffing across departments.

Board of Aldermen City Council Marx Co Orant Central Labor Union Witharp Police Ferry Department Corporation Counsel Judiciary Committee The Common Council Corporation Counse Pewcerton Seuarsk Boston St. 1885 Sali City Park Commissioners Civil Service E. P. Netheron Corporation Counsl General Court Hugh O'Brien Hans O'Baimx City Hospital Cedar Grove Public Library Fast Boston Ferries Mt. Hope Cemetery Court House Longiey Forristall South Yard West Yard Roxbury Yard Charlestown McDonald Whitmore Record Commissioners Rowe F Register of Deeds Temple Cedar Grove Cemetery Rockwell the Water Board Melien Chamberlain Tucker McKay Lewers Young Butler East Boston Ferries Jackson Goward Dean Wrier Davis Sealer of Weights and Measures Collins Cushing Apollonio Toland Department of Publice Instruction Board of Police Turner Nettleton Ricker Dodge Taylor Ward 8 Iegal Cherrington Ward 14 Harding Ward

Stearns Succeeds Sanger in U S District Attorney Role

Yesterday Judge Sanger retired as United States district attorney and George M. Stearns took office. The oath was administered by Clerk Bassett in the presence of Judge Nelson and other officials including United States Commissioner Hallett and Assistant District Attorneys Army and Read.

Sanger United States District Attorney George M. Stearns Mr. Stearns Bassett Messrs. Stearns Nelson United States Hallett Army Read Banks A. O. Brewster Franklin Dexter Robert Rintoul, Jr George Lunt Benjamin F. Hallett Charles Levi Woodbury Richard Henry Dana George S. Hilliard David H. Mason Stearns

Aylesbury Acknowledges Involvement in Belmont Fires

In Malden on April 1 Aylesbury of Everett confessed to setting a Belmont schoolhouse fire on May 1 last year and an unfinished Belmont Hill house fire on June 1. He named a accomplice and was held for further investigation after police questioned him.

Malden Belmont Daniels Belmont Hill George M. Beil Captain Atwood Sullivan Edwin F. Alyesbury Everett Cummings Ayyesbury Aylesbury

Kirby and his wife discharged after arrest for Whittier death

Portland Maine April 1 Special to the Post Marshal Hawkes says he arrested Kirby on suspicion after reading an account of the Whittier death by own action and because Kirby lied to him in an interview He had no call to arrest him from out of the state Kirby and his wife were discharged this afternoon after telegraphing to Massachusetts and New Hampshire and being convinced they had nothing to do with Whittier s death

Portland Marshal Hawkes Kirby Whittier Hawkes Massachusetts New Hampshire

After Ward's Money

Receiver Davies holds a judgment against William S. Warner for over 1.4 million dollars in Ward assets and seeks Supreme Court orders directing John T. Wilson the receiver to return property and funds held in the United States Trust Company. Court reserved decision after arguments.

New York Davies William S. Warner Warner Ferdinand Ward Supreme Court John T. Wilson Ward United States Trust Company

Railroad Bridge in Danger at Centre Rutland

High water from Otter creek dam washed out the middle pier of the Delaware and Hudson bridge 500 feet long at Centre Rutland VT. Trains were halted and passengers shifted as officials warned the structure could be washed away with further flooding.

Rutland Otter Creek Delaware and Hudson Railroad Centre Rutland

Tragic Runover Fatality At Providence Worksite

Patrick Moran aged 19, an assistant baggage master for the Providence and Worcester railway at Manville, was fatally injured when his foot caught in a guide rail while inspecting ears this afternoon. He was struck and run over before he could release it. both legs nearly severed and he died shortly after.

Providence Parick?Moran Providence and Worcester Railway Manville

Musk rat hunt ends in tragic thigh wound for Mun Oshman

In Great Barrington Massachusetts on April 1 Mun Oshman age 18 hunting musk rats in a boat with two companions discharged his gun injuring his thigh the bone shattered and doctors say he cannot recover with his parents at home in the village.

Great Barrington Mass Mun Oshman

Survival of the Fittest. Pyle's Peartine king of washing compounds

A brief note proclaims Pyle's Peartine as the leading washing compound, claiming prominence in the market and declaring its superiority over competitors. The item highlights Pyle's brand position and consumer appeal during the period.

Pyle

O Neill s Bill and Congressional Arbitration Debate

Washington reports detail Republican caucus moves on committee appointments led by Sherman and Spooner. Disputes over internal revenue nominations cite political motives and soldier civilian displacement. In the Senate a $500000 Lincoln monument bill passes amid gas monopoly row. House focuses on labor arbitration with ex Governor Long backing the measure and arguing for public support.

Washington Caucus Committee Sherman Foreign Relations Committee Spooner Internal Revenue Finance Committee Senate Graham Lincoln Dolph Washington Territory Union Morgan Crain Texas Messrs. Kelly Pennsylvania Hammond Georgia O'Neill Missouri Lowry Inwana Long Massachusetts and New York

House Debates Labor Arbitration Bill With Mixed Support

In Washington on April 1 the House turned to the labor arbitration bill. Speakers including Mr. Gibson of West Virginia argued against treating labor and capital as a political issue while supporting arbitration and proposed alternatives. Mr. Long of Massachusetts praised the bill as prudent and necessary, and Mr. O'Neill of Missouri urged conciliation over compulsory law, with adjournment at 5 45 after debate.

Gibson West Virginia Congress Bil Crain Texas Committee On Labor Georgia Virginia Hammond Daniel New Hampshire Kentucky Messrs. Worthington Illinois Tarsney Michigan Warner Missouri Osborne Pennsylvania Mr. Long Massachusetts O'Neill Kelley Powderly Mr. Kelley Mr. Powderly Reagan O’neill

Belmonts Split Over Continental Trade Harmonization Plan

Washington April 1 report shows House foreign affairs panel divided on a proposed continental trade congress or conference. Belmont opposes a majority bill backing McCreary's plan to invite Mexico, Central and South American republics and Brazil to join a conference to study arbitration and business ties with $20,000 allotted. Belmont warns currency tax reforms and tariff protection impede diplomacy and continental commerce.

Washington House Committee On Foreign Affairs Perry Belmont Belmont House McCreary Mexico Central South America Brazil United States Democratic Party Dominion Canada Central America Manning Congress Bureau of Labor

Prospects of a Bemadam for Satisfaction for Crawford Murder

Washington reports indicate a coming diplomatic storm over the Crawford murder on the Mexican frontier. Cabinet members discuss punishment of Mexican citizens and possible war if Mexico refuses reparations, with U S popular opinion backing force if peace fails.

Washington United States Mexico Crawford Maus Geronimo Crook Sheridan Secretary of War State Department White House

Has It Ready for Republicans Laughing at Him

Special to the Post reports General Black plans to expose the pension office as a partisan tool. He will present the office letter-book from Colonel Dudley’s era, with torn pages and notes, and call the private secretary to testify he removed them under orders. The disclosures could stun critics and quiet Republican senators.

Washington General Bisch Pensions Pension Office Black Dudley

Boston silver payout claim sparks treasury inquiry

In Congress on April 1 Mr Bland from the coinage committee reported a resolution citing Massachusetts businessmen who allege Boston sub-treasury agents refuse to pay silver dollars on demand. The measure asks the Secretary of the Treasury for verification. Separately Manning shows improvement and Secretary Lamar attends cabinet. nominations sent for Connecticut customs and Massachusetts postmaster. Harris examination resumes.

Bland Bayerd South America Belmont Washington House Missouri Committee On Coinage, Weights and Measures Massachusetts Sub-Treasury Boston Secretary of the Treasury Manning

Sailors saved after schooner Electric Light sinks

Gloucester Mass April 1 Captain McGray reports the crew of the Electric Light survived after a collision with the Anne Lord twenty-five miles south of Cape Henry. The ship sank in ten minutes but all aboard escaped to the Anne Lord and were taken to Hampton Roads then New York. The Electric Light built at Boothbay in 1833 1993 46-100 tons owned by D. & C. Babson and insured for 5578 dollars.

Gloucester Mass Electric Light McGray Cape Henry Anne Lord Kendall Bangor Cardenas Philadelphia Hampton Roads E. M. Willard Norfolk Mr. Merrill Bethel Roanoke New York Boothbay D. & C. Babson Gloucester Mutual

East Boston High School Drill Exhibition at Paris Rink

The seventh annual exhibition of military drill and calisthenics by East Boston High School scholars was held at the Paris rink. Events included drill by Companies H and I, broom drill by girls, bayonet drill by Captain J Watson Jr, drum corps exhibition, calisthenics, and competitive drills. Eva McKenna won broom drill first, Clara Dutton second, Mabel Wilkins third. gold rings awarded. In competitive drill Charles E Knight first, J E Strong second, J Morrison third. Prizes were awarded by Alderman A J Morton with judges Colonel A Wellington First Infantry Captain L N Duchesney Eighth Infantry and Adjutant J P Frost First Cavalry. Eva McKenna presented Master Strong with Shakespeare volume. Dancing followed.

East Boston High School Paris Rink East Boston J. Watson, Jr Drum Corps Eva McKenna Clara Dutton Mabel Wilkins

Counterfeit $5 Bill Seized Claims Bank Origin

Chief Brooks of the secret service reports a counterfeit five dollar bill dated 1882 purporting to be from the Central National Bank of Norwalk Connecticut with charter number 464. The bank’s real charter is 2342. The note is described as dangerous.

Washington Chief Brooks Secret Service Central National Bank of

Lynn platoon review at Melrose gun return effort

Lieutenant Stephenson inspected the Lynn platoon of Battery C last evening. The command made a good appearance and people hope the Melrose platoon’s bid to have the Lynn guns sent back to that town will prove unsuccessful.

Stephenson Lynn Melrose

Connecticut Defeats Valued Policy Insurance Measures

In Hartford on April 1 the legislature rejected the valued and standard policy insurance bills, halting attempts to adopt the New Hampshire law in Connecticut.

Hartford Conn Connecticut

Wool sales draw spirited bidding in London fair

London reports a lively wool sale with strong bidding. The day saw total offerings totaling 10.99 bales, with several consignments from Australia present among buyers and bidders engaged throughout the session.

London

War Clouds and International Tensions Rise

Reports from London describe a tense scene as Gladstone's cabinet debates Bulgaria Greece and Russia. A Russian fleet moves toward Sudabay while the Polydemus torpedo ram is fitted for action in Suda bay amid rising European friction.

London P. m Mr. Gladstone Bulgaria Greece Davenport Suda Bay House of Lords Earl of Rosebery Russia Sudabay England James Bryce Forei Marquis of Salisbury Alexander Roumelia

Cambridge War Anniversary Parade Planned for 25th Return

Cambridge to honor the 25th anniversary of the first Massachusetts volunteers departure in 1861. A formal commemoration includes a 10:30 a.m. march from Magazine Street, salutes at sunrise and sunset, a dinner at Union Hall, and addresses by Mayor William E. Russell and other dignitaries.

Cambridge Massachusetts Volunteer Militia David W. Wardrop Fortress Monroe Magazine Street Green Street Sharp Plantoon Signal Corps M.V. M Charlies H. Cutter Marshe Edward W. Hinks Willliam A. Brancroft P. Allen Lindsey Horace G. Kemp Wiliam E., Russell Isaac Bradford Lynn Porter Harry Ellis Ewen McPherson Magazine Main Windsor Inman Harvard Harvard Square North Avenue Park Waterhouse Street Garden Mason Ash Mt. Auburn Central Square Salates Aid Union Hall Horace G. Kemp Aid Campfre William E. Russell Charies Hi, Saunders Edward W. Hanks

Fifty Years A City Jubilee In Lowell Mass

Lowell marks the fiftieth anniversary of its incorporation with a day long program in Huntington Hall. The event featured historical addresses on local schools, musical performances, a reception for mayors and distinguished guests, a banquet with toasts, and a grand levee.

Lowell Mass Huntington Hall Lawrence J. Smith C.C. Chase H. B. Day George W. Bicknell First Universalist Church William #. Salmon A. S. Tyler A. A. Haggett Prescott C. Gates Oliver &. Cushing James W. Bennett Solon Wi Stevens Thomas & Garity George A E. W. Thompson Frederic T. Greenhalge Jackson Hall Abbott Commonwealth of Massachusetts John J. Hogan United States of America A. A Haggett Fitchburg Frederick Fordick Joan S. Parsons Gloucester Middlesex County Edwin A. Alger Cambridge Josiah G. Peabody Lowell Preas Joseph Smith The Citizen

Fire Damages Haverhill House. Losses Covered by Insurance

Fire at River Street in Haverhill damages a dwelling owned by W. B. Thom and lived in by Charles Mahoney and Andrew Moon. Losses total about 500 with insurance covering the amount. In Meriden a later blaze destroys the Meriden Curtain Fixture Company factory and stock, valued around 4000, with 2500 insured.

Haverhill Mass River Street W. B. Thom Charles Mahoney Andrew Moon Meriden Conn Meriden Curtain Fixture Company

Governor Robinson Pardons Murphy Known as Longs Boy

Michael Murphy once called Governor Longs boy was pardoned by Governor Robinson from the State prison yesterday. He was sentenced to life from Hingham about eight years ago for murder and is 29 years old. His defense at trial was by Hon. John D. Long. For three years he has been in the prison hospital with consumption and is not expected to live long.

Knights of Labor Hoxie Gould Belgium Roumelia Russia Oregon London Mundella Board of Trade House of Commons Bismarck Berin Prince Bismarck Frederick William Prince William New York Hilled C. S. Leyton Leyton H. H. West Jesse Collings Ipswich Suffolk County Prac Michael Murphy

Contributions to Parnell Fund rise in Boston area list

Trustees report the Parnell Fund totaling 5745 dollars with 490 dollars received yesterday from many contributors. Named donors include Jordan Marsh Co Washington street Colonel Charles H Taylor editor Globe John Inglesby James W Ross ton T McLaughlin City Hall N H Taylor William J Burke Everett street etc.

Irish Parliamentary Fund Jordan, Marsh & Co Washington Street Charles H. Taylor Globe John Inglesby Seneca Street James W. Rosston Walpole Street T. McLaughlin City Hall N. H. Taylor William J. Burke Everett Street East Boston John MacSorley Thomas Lucas Murray Avenue J. P. Whittier Tremont Street Lawrence O’ Toole Cathedral Holy Cross H. Bernard Carpenter Chestnut Street John McCaffrey Albany Street Robert Emmet O’ Brien Custom House Peter Gaffney Norman Street Charles G. Forristad Revere Street P. Kerrigan Rand Street Highlands Edward J. Foster Monument Square Charlestown A. R. Brown Somerville Mass Denis J. Leahy Tileston Street Francis Coyne Crescent Avenue Chelsea John McHugh Norfolk Street John McLaughlin Vine Street East Cambridge EK. A. Alger Cambridge J. I. Leary Dorchester Street South James Grady Melrose Matthew Walsh Concord Street Garrett W. Scollard Way Street John Mulloy William Street Chelsen John J. Keefe Sharon Street Thomas F. Moore Lawrence Street Jeremiah Brien Park Street James B. Keiran Cook Street William M. Hanscom Soley Street James M. Ellis Poplar Place Michael Dempsey

Beer seizure at Bowler Bros brewery in Worcester

U S internal revenue officers seized about 10000 dollars worth of brewing apparatus at Bowler Bros beer brewery Worcester Massachusetts. The action follows December seizures of fifteen beer packages in saloons tied to alleged fraudulent stamps. Commissioner Halsett will hear the case in Boston on Saturday.

Worrcester Mass United States Internal Revenue Officers Bowler Bros Halsett Boston

Call Bridge Hospital Opens for Public Inspection

The call bridge Hospital opened yesterday for public inspection with a large crowd. The reception committee included Mrs. Merrill Wyman and others, while the officers of the institution featured matron Mrs. H. W. Moore and residing physician Dr. Charles Wellington. Visiting physicians will serve three months. The building is fully equipped but no patients will be admitted for two weeks due to unsettled domestic arrangements.

Call Bridge Hospital Or. Merrill Wyman H. W. Payne Taylor Wellington R. A. Bailey Hayward Dresser Simmons John Bartlett H. C. Houghton Harding Asa Gray H. W. Moore Charles Wellington Vaughn Nichols Wyman Wolcott

Low Work at Charlestown Navy Yard Slumps After War

Charlestown Navy Yard employs about 100 men now, far below wartime levels of 2000 to 4000, with cordage production the main activity. Machine shops idle. Plunkett and Brine of the Sixth District Democratic committee are in Washington pressing the Navy Secretary to assign more work to the yard.

Charlestown Navy Yard Messrs Christopher Plunkett George LD Brine Sixth District Democratic Committee Washington Secretary of the Navy

Right Eminent Hill Receives Valuable Gifts from Local Masonic Bodies

Right Eminent Joseph N. Hill of Charlestown was presented with a gold watch and, with his wife, a silver service water pitcher. The gifts were from Cour de Lion Commandery Faith Lodge F and A M and Royal Arch Chapter of the Signet. Committee members included W M A M Heyward anal and W Derby from Faith Lodge, E C F W Hopkins and C E F Peters from the chapter, and Sir Knights William T Rowe E C Boynton and I Lionel from the commandery.

Joseph N. Hill Charlestown Cour de Lion Commandery Faith Lodge A. M Royal Arch Signet W.M. A.M. Heyward Anal W. Derby E. C. F. W. Hopkins C. E. F. Peters William T. Rowe E. C. Boynton Lionel

Dartmouth Baseball Schedule During Vacation Week

Hanover April 1 Manager Tucker of the Dartmouth baseball team has arranged a series of games during vacation week. They will play the Beacons at Union grounds Boston on April 19 and Brown University at Providence on April 12, Boston College at League grounds Boston on April 13, and Institute of Technology at Union grounds Boston on April 14. The team held its first outdoor practice yesterday.

Hanover N. H Tucker Dartmouth Baseball Nine The Beacons Union Grounds Boston Brown University Providence Boston College League Grounds Instittute of Technology

Railroad Presidents Meet at Huntington Home

In New York on April 1 a meeting of the presidents of Southern Pacific Union Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe was held at Mr C P Huntington's residence. Huntington said a settlement will probably be reached within three days.

New York Southern Pacific Union Pacific Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad C. P. Huntington

Richest silver ore strike at Iron Hill mine

Deadwood South Dakota April 1 The Iron Hill mine has yielded the richest silver ore bodies ever found in the United States with portions assaying 15000 ounces to the ton A five foot breast has been opened indicating vast ore reserves and potential continued production gains.

Deadwood Dak United States Iron Hill

Abolition Move in New York Gains Chamber Support

New York April 1. The movement to end imprisonment for debt and arrest in civil suits received unanimous endorsement from the chamber of commerce today signaling broad business backing for reform.

New York New York State Chamber of Commerce

Groveland Fair Premiums Listed For Patrons

Groveland Massachusetts April list shows prizes from the fair managers. Ticket 2767 wins $1200 cash and ticket 2709 wins $50 cash. Additional numbers include 2330, with further prizes not shown in this fragment.

Groveland Masa Groveland G. A

Calais Republicans nominate McKusick for mayor

In Calais the Republican party selects M. N. McKusick as mayoral candidate. In Utica New York the case against the Continental Construction and Improvement Company of Connecticut for 1 600 000 ended with the court directing the jury to find for the defendants in the administration of William L Burt on Quincy A Vinal case.

M. N. McKusick Calais Republicans Utica N. Y Quincy A. Vinal William L. Burton Continental Construction and Improvement Company of Connecticut

Vredelut wreck reports perilous voyage and imminent break up

The Dutch brigantine Vredelut lies on rocks near Fisherman's Cove after a 76 day passage from Rio Grande to Boston with 13 200 dry hides valued about 40 000. Storms and fog left the crew of five aboard the wreck to seek shelter in a hut as the ship pounded on the breakers. Captain De Jonge and mate guided the survivors to safety. cargo and hull await salvage efforts as wrecking boats prepare to intervene today.

Brenton Keef Nantucket Pamned Berk Boston Consignees Waters Newport

Taunton Aldermen Set 272554 Budget and Licenses

Taunton aldermen adopted appropriations of 272 554 for the new year and fixed liquor licenses for innholders at 450 and various victualler and druggist rates. An attempt to raise firemen pay from 60 to 100 per year failed, as did a proposal for an eight hour highway work day.

Taunton Board of Aldermen Common Victuallers Victuallers Highway Department

Wedding reception for Rev. George E. Horr Jr and wife at First Baptist Church

About 700 friends attended the reception in the church social rooms with flowers and courteous callers. Guests included George D. Edmunds James W. Roberts Jacob Roberts C F Byram and others. The Charlestown Teamsters Union No 1 held a meeting at Winthrop Hall with about 25 members joining. The prison committee toured Charlestown State Prison noting poor ventilation and promising early remedial action.

George E. Horr, Jr First Baptist Church Mesdames Daniels Byram Hill Pease Edmunds Cheever George D. Edmunds James W. Roberts Jacob Roberts Reading Francis Childs Gilman L. Wilder W. H. Tagler Legislative Committee On Charlestown State Prison Usher Dr. Sawin

Swedish Society Vega Fete At Turn Hall Draws 250 Couples

The entertainment and ball organized by the Swedish Society Vega at Turn Hall attracted about 250 couples. The Swedish play Provincial People was staged before dancing followed the performance. Reception committee members were Otto Nisteot John Gustafson and Carl Sangberg. Floor committee included Charles Roberts Simon Robin Gerhard Hanson William Yamore and Edward Sager.

Vega Turn Hall Otto Nisteot John Gustafson Carl Sangberg Charles Roberts Simon Robin Gerhard Hanson Willam Yamore Edward Sager

Local Incident Reports and Stolen Pocketbook Loss

Thomas Cline, colored, on Phillips street aimed to kill John Bresey, colored, flashing a revolver and bruising his face before arrest by Patrolmen Dent and Lukeman. Bresey injured. Cline lodged at Station 3. Annie Bresian died at 23 Pitts Street. Alice Hudson reports pocketbook theft of about $40 near Boylston and Church streets, Station 4 canvassed.

Thomas Cline Phillips Street John Bresey Patrondent Lukeman Station 3 Annie Bresian Pitts Street Alice Hudson Boylston Church Streets Station 4

Art lecture on Holbein and German galleries by Sidney Dickinson

Mr. Sidney Dickinson delivered an engaging talk at Tre Temple on Holbein and the German galleries. He traced early German art through its development and displayed masterpieces from major German collections. The lecture ended with a reproduction of Rubens Fall of the Damned, described eloquently.

Sidney Dickinson Tre- Temple Holbein Ruben Dickinson

Freas longtime Germantown Telegraph founder dies at 78

Philip R Freas founder and longtime editor of the Germantown Telegraph died at his residence this morning after a complication of diseases aged 78.

Germantown Penn Philip R. Freas Germantown Telegraph

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Post Financial News Boston Daily St. Louis Labor Beiong A. C. Coughlin Executive Committee Joint Executive Board Euterpe Hall Tof Summit Avenue Union Depot Hodges J.d. McGary Gould Railroad Knights Ofjabor District Assembly 101 Adam Wabash Merchant Tailors Act Parker House Burman & Wallace Merrill Bros John Esme & Co W. C. Boardman J. H. Lewis J.C. Littlefield H. B. Chaffin H. &. Whitcomb George Lyons & Co William H. Jordan Warren Hapgood George B. Picket Jureit & Colby S. Grant Smith Merchants’ Exchange Eugene S. Hopkins 99 Court Street Hopkins ToreKa Kan Martin Campbell Parsons Manufacturers’ Association Potomska New Beyrord State Board of Arbitration Adams Potomska Mills Keene C. F. Treat Worcester J. H. Horn & Sons Lawrence G. Taylor O’brien Mrs. Hirby Run Over Khilled Congress of American Nations Captain Crawford Nations IN Congress Blache Rod Ele Capital Notes Lamar Harris Good London Wool Sales Moore & Sinnott German University Gladstone Pall Mall Gazette Parnell Seatch Annam Paris Quanbqing Birmingham Cambridge City Grand Army of the Republic Camridge James P. Richardson Parnell Fund Cambridge, Hospital Navy Yard Dartmouth Settlemert Messrs. Hoe Post Publishing Co Milk Street Capital City Rye Beach Russell Honduras New Orleans Truxillo Elite Knight Livingston Belize Puerto Cortez Europa Europe Hamburg Line Taunton’s Aldermen Obitocaary Philip BR. Freas Jermyn Thomas Foster & Son Harrison Avenue the Boxington BAX State Carpet Furniture CO Hanover St
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication