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!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1905
Page
7
A Boston editor’s tester describes a sequence of police interactions as a young woman seeks directions. Several officers offer polite help or vague guidance while one ignores her entirely, highlighting perceived rudeness among some patrolmen and contrasting scenes at Transit hubs.
Boston commerce suffers from inland port differentials, said Judge C S Hamlin before the Interstate Commerce Commission. He urged equal through rates via all ports or, if not, equal inland differentials for ports other than New York to restore competitive balance for Boston.
A crying 38 year old waif dressed neatly was found at the Eliot and Tremont corner and taken to the Chardon Street Home by Station 4. The boy, later identified as James Green, could not reach his mother and was sent to Cliftondale for care. The State Board of Charities will continue arrangements for a suitable home.
London April 4 The reported engagement of King Alfonso of Spain to Princess Patricia of Connaught is officially denied. The claim about a betrothal is unfounded and not supported by official sources.
In Worcester on April 4 a man believed to be a tramp lured the 5-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter William Blom with 10 cents to help gather chips near Bell Pond, then assaulted her at 6 15 pm. The child sustained slight injuries and severe nervous shock. police searching in plain clothes for the suspect who has a named identity but remains at large. Dr Anders Werner notes the injuries are minor.
Gloucester April 4. The mackerel fleet now in southern waters has taken no mackerel this season as reported. Eight vessels entered Fortress Monroe Harbor for shelter, but none have any fish.
Concord New Hampshire April 4 William W Thayer of this city a Harvard student has been chosen as the Rhodes scholar from New Hampshire for 1905 This completes the state selection for the prestigious scholarship awarded to a Cambridge University student.
Leopold Morse & Co opens its 58th spring season with a complete store re arrangement to boost customer comfort and aid sales staff. The redesign increases aisle space, enlarges departments, and shifts the hat area to center floor while expanding trousers and Prince Albert stock. Upper floors gain space for overcoats, blue and black suits, and the boys department. The firm’s offices and woolen rooms are expanded, the custom department updated, and the manufacturing area enlarges by over 20 percent. The move reflects the firm’s 1852 five-point motto quality first prices second, with durable fabrics and a full satisfaction guarantee.
Premier Bond introduced in the Newfoundland Legislature a bill to tighten the bait act against American fishermen. The government sent the revenue cruiser Fiona with Inspector O'Reilly and Magistrate Avery and a force of police to begin a campaign against American fishing vessels seeking bait in these waters.
The fifth annual United North and South amateur golf championship opened in Pinehurst with Miss Mary H. Dutton of Oakley Country Club Watertown Mass defeating title holder Miss M. D. Patterson of Englewood Golf Club New Jersey 1 up on the home green in the women’s championship semifinals.
Lieutenant-Governor Guild urged a public purge of grafters during an address at Wells Memorial Institute. He argued graft leads to higher taxes and rent, as politicians arrange jobs and pay rolls for supporters, shifting costs to ordinary people.
Police probe a Saturday night holdup on School street Jamaica Plain as two men attacked Miss McCormick and a companion. A scream and shouts alerted nearby residents. one woman reportedly fainted and was cared for at home. The force ties the incident to a Franklin Park gang, with the lamp dimmed just before the crime.
An American House meeting of the Boston Central Council of the United Irish League elected delegates and officers for the coming year. Dr. T J Dillon presided, T B Fitzpatrick honored with Laetare medal, and finances showed receipts of 3370 29 with expenditures 3356 51 and a 13 78 balance.
The Cambridge Board of Aldermen and the Common Council agreed to spend 250000 to build a pipeline from Stony Brook to Fresh Pond. May or Daly urged removal of police officer J F McCarthy after he faced drunkenness charges. City Solicitor J E Harrigan was elected to succeed G A A Pevey but the appointment stalled 10 to 10.
Alfonso RE Demers 28 of 92 Franklin Street Somersworth New Hampshire was found with a base of skull fracture near Essex and Kingston Streets around 1 am. He was taken to Station 1 then to City Hospital after muttering I fell which led police to suspect no foul play.
An empty valise found on Wedge Pond shore and a stranger seen with the bag lead Winchester police to suspect foul play. The bag’s contents include clothing and letters identifying the man as Timothy Keohonen of Cork, with East Boston relatives contacted. the pond will be dragged tomorrow.
Adelena Williams 32, wife of John Williams of 824 Granite Street, hanged herself with twine in a closet after being missing since 3 am. She had been in poor health and was to undergo a surgical operation in a few days. The rope broke and she strangled to death.
At the Westminster gathering of the Vermont Association of Boston, Albert Clarke presided as more than 200 men attended. The group decided to incorporate and announced that the annual Vermont trip will occur the first week in August.
A severe quake rattled Agra to Lahore and Simla, causing extensive property damage and casualties. In Delhi Mussore and Dehra Dun districts reported multiple shocks and collapsing buildings including the Savoy Hotel wing and a church. casualties were feared and monasteries damaged.
Willard C. Kinsley of Somerville hosted a reception for Mrs Harriet A Ralph the new department president at Odd Fellows Hall Union Square attended by 600 representatives of the Women's Relief Corps G A R veterans and their successors Department Commander James H Wolff and Mrs Minot of Concord NH national president of the corps were present.
Boston residents praise Quinona for nervousness sleeplessness and fatigue. Testimonies claim renewed strength weight gain and absence of colds after using Quinona for months. Advertisers urge purchase at $1.00 per bottle and offer free medical advice from The Quinona Co.
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.
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!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.