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 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1915
Page
16
Bay State Railway Company faced union carmen at a local arbitration board hearing. Sheriffs summoned the workers to Boston as witnesses against their will. The company challenged the union claim that single track country runs are as difficult as city double tracks. Several witnesses favored country assignments.
Ex-Congressman Frederick S. Deitrich of Cambridge announces his bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination with a platform emphasizing prohibition equal suffrage an efficient militia and laws against stop watches in factories He believes opponents will spend heavily to preserve local option and signals other prospective candidates may join the race depending on Governor Walsh’s plans
Arthur B. Davey cashier aged 38 of Somerville and Irving M. Clark travelling salesman aged 43 of Back Bay were arrested on charges of stealing 3225 from the Boston and Maine railroad. Police say the men who were friends manipulated checks at the Boston and Maine office at 1 Court Street. The scheme was uncovered when Davey took a two week vacation beginning March 9.
Harvard will host Mayor James M. Curley in Emerson Hall for an evening lecture on Municipal Administration under the Harvard Political Science Club. Since Curley's Boston mayoral election his policies have been widely discussed in Harvard government and economics courses.
About 3000 Greater Boston newsboys will wear the Boston Newsboys Protective Union black button in tribute to the late Governor Curtis Guild. The union met at 258 Washington Street and draped its charter for 30 days. A five member funeral committee was named: Waldman Frasca Rabenovitch Mulkern Robrish.
The Max Henry Newman Club adopted a resolution expressing sorrow over the death of Curtis Guild. It extols his life as an ideal American and calls on members to live up to his example of service to the country. Abraham G. Goldberg presided as president with Theodore Sherman as secretary.
Malden Mayor Blakeley denounces a political ring opposing his appointment of Edward H. Tate to the police commission, aiming to replace Frederick A. Rhoades. The clash centers on Tate filling the Malden post and resisting ring influence.
John F. Lavery long famed in East Wareham as the oldest man, who claimed friendships with Presidents Harrison Tyler and Lincoln, and who aided Civil War soldiers, is read at his home in his centennial year.
Funeral rites for Gen Guild outlined with honors amid wartime era figures and city officials. Notables including Theodore Roosevelt and President Wilson sent condolences as state departments close at noon.
Massachusetts Anti-Suffrage Association passes resolutions praising Governor Guild. They call him a man of keen intellect, sound judgment, and high integrity who served the public faithfully. They mourn a champion, a wise counselor, and a devoted friend.
The Boston City Council at a special meeting voted to attend the funeral services of Curtis Guild former Governor of Massachusetts diplomat soldier author and statesman. Resolutions expressed sympathy for his death and ordered the council president to appoint the entire membership to attend and to send a copy to the family.
The National Lancers will accompany the body of former member Curtis Guild in full dress, all on horseback and carrying lances as the troopers mourn his death. The procession recalls the style used by the former Governor and ambassador.
The First Squadron of Cavalry conducted exercises at the Cambridge Armory where a silver Tuaneers trophy was presented for annual militia cavalry competition. Troop A National Lancers veteran urged high ideals and duty as a full mounted Lancers escort prepared to bear the deceased comrade to the State House and back for funeral ceremonies.
The city government of Beverly adopted resolutions of sympathy for the family of Curtis Guild. Presented by Mayor MacDonald, the measures were voted unanimously.
March 12 Edward J. Fitzgerald missing from 4 Gore Street Roxbury. Morgue workers and sister Miss Mary Fitzgerald identified the body as Fitzard paving inspector. Medical Examiner Dr Watters confirmed, noting the scar and watch ring keys as signs, while the lodge card carried his name but deemed untrustworthy. The death described as likely from illness after drinking the night before.
Police and medical examiners discuss the death of a man found at a Shawmut avenue lodging house. Investigators note no city papers on the body, only a watch, ring, keys, and 50 cents. Miss Duncan identifies items as possibly belonging to the deceased, but relatives doubt the identification. The man died at 6 39 am after treatment by Dr. Augustus Fernald. the body to be claimed by relatives.
In the next Sunday Post Magazine a feature explores a curious tale about a spider inspired invention. The piece links the arachnid’s webbing to concepts used in diving bells and reflects on science history with a literary touch.
The senate killed the pony express liquor bill after the House passed it and two readings. The measure would have made pony express licenses optional for licensing authorities in no license cities and towns.
The drys and wets clashed over a right of option with no debate on the bill as the Senate disposed of it on a rising vote. An amendment allows liquor deliveries in no license towns if licensed by local officials, a move seen as dooming the measure. The bill moves back to the House and would require passage by both chambers to become law.
Temperance leaders from across the state plan a Friday protest on Beacon Hill against an Senate attached amendment to the liquor transportation bill. Anti-Saloon League officials say the amendment to House Bill 569 would permit liquor dealers to ship into dry areas, sabotaging the measure. Leaders threaten to reveal why the Senate action is seen as backing the liquor lobby, and warn Republicans the issue will shape next fall’s political lines between wet and dry factions.
The Independent reports from New York on April 7 that Count Okuma, Japan's premier, sent a message to the American people outlining Japan's stance and aims in the evolving diplomatic dialogue between the two nations.
Tokio reports in April 1915 that U S unease over Pekin talks stems from mischief and misinformation. Japan asserts it has respected rights, offered equal opportunity, and seeks no monopoly or protectorate. Negotiations with China near a satisfactory conclusion.
The all day session at Hamilton Hall, People’s Temple, Colun bus avenue, praised officers and financial condition. Supreme Governor George S Bradstreet and actuary George D Eldridge explained rate increases amid favorable debate. New officers elected or re-elected include George F Bradstreet Boston as supreme governor, John D Cooley Malden as supreme lieutenant governor, Emma T Jaqua Jr Lawrence as supreme secretary, and A V Bugbee Lawrence as supreme treasurer.
Funeral services for Roscoe Palmer Owen, a 34 year veteran of Boston’s legal department, were held yesterday at Mount Auburn Cemetery chapel. The Rev. Edward A. Horton officiated as a large turnout of judges and lawyers attended the service.
In Vinal Haven Maine on April 7 David W Lawry 46 and Sidney E Lawry 37 trawl fishermen cousins left in a 15 foot dory for Green Island channel. A heavy northeast snow storm hit hours later and the craft is presumed lost. David Lawry leaves a wife and four children. Sidney Lawry is single.
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.