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 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1919
Page
14
Major C W F Morgan arrives at St John s Newfoundland with the Martinsyde aircraft he plans to use for the transatlantic attempt. Lieutenant Hawker is already conducting trial flights with his Sopwith machine. Reports suggest a departure within days and a hopeful race against Yankee pioneers for the prize.
A Berlin trouble-maker confessed to the Yankee military police in Coblenz that he joined Spartacan revolts and plotted to seize munitions for uprising. He was sentenced to 60 days' solitary confinement, deemed a lenient outcome amid calls for harsher American rule.
Colonel Logan returns to Boston to pin medals at the Latin School prize drill. He recalls his early training there which shaped his military career. South Boston plans a later large celebration with the 101st Regiment and its commander noted for Boston and New England war service.
The American Meat Packers Association says lower meat prices are unlikely until Europe resumes its quota of production or U.S. cattle output rises significantly. Despite high prices, stock growers push for limited expansion, and broader economic forces favor packers. An alternative cited is reduced meat consumption to pressure prices downward.
Voters express wish to air opinions on the subject and exercise free speech through public comment and organized demonstrations. Activists urge officials to consider diverse viewpoints and ensure accessible forums for discussion.
The revised covenant is cautious and detailed but retains core substance. It exempts the Monroe Doctrine from league operations on the American continent and makes mandatory troop commitments optional for the United States. Unanimous council votes replace potential domination, signaling shifting U.S. role and waning opposition amid ratification prospects.
The piece urges wisdom to bridge the narrow gap between Greater Boston operators and the telephone company. It notes Mr. Burleson asks a wage scale be shown to Mr. Driver for Postmaster General consideration while the girls’ committee refuse, citing last October’s withdrawn scale. It warns a operators strike would disrupt all users and stresses public interest in a fair resolution.
Advice on when to ring the doorbell and depart after visiting. Notes include avoiding lingering after ringing and leaving when inmates are heard upstairs, not overstaying weekends, and not forcing entry. Emphasizes tact, timely departure, and not wearing out the welcome.
Notice from N H newspaper offers an upstairs tenement for let include five rooms gas garden and hen coop. Address withheld for application.
The body of Emiliano Zapata is encoffined in Mexico City after a decade of notoriety. He rose in revolt against Diaz in 1909 and led Indian fighters to seize Morelos, shaping the era's conflicts. His death marks a notable milestone for the Carranza government and Mexican history.
A parade of society and public figures appears, listing Miss Margaret Carnegie’s engagement to Ensign Roswell Miller, ex Secretary McAdoo moving to Huntington LI, German minister Noske’s rise within the Socialist camp, Archbishop Hayes appointing Monsignor Mooney, Dr. Edgar’s diabetes cure claims, Vanderlip touring Spain and banking plans, and Mrs Van Buren’s double marriage amid a Connecticut license mixup.
British residents overseas warn of American business aggression as U S manufacturers push into Scandinavia and aim to reopen markets in Russia. London papers note Americans establish premises to trade directly with Norse firms and future Russian links, while British rivals seem absent.
The magazine proposes the allied general staffs collaborate on a comprehensive history of the Great War to present military facts with high authority. It also suggests General Foch as editor in chief and a professor profile for the editor role.
A Boston letter writer details a failed attempt to reclaim a one cent overpayment after mailing a three cent letter with a two cent stamp. He seeks help from the New York postmaster and his Montana-based lawyer, while a correspondent mocks the costly, principled pursuit.
Hugh Frayne, general organizer of the American Federation of Labor, discusses labor's stance on Bolshevist influence in an illustrated supplement for next week's Boston journal.
The article reviews alcoholic drinks in medieval northern Europe, noting beer and ale as common across classes while wine remained scarce outside nobility. It highlights mead as highly valued by the nobility, with production methods, horn drinking vessels, and Charlemagne’s vineyard claims.
A column blends Lent reflections with historical anniversaries the Titanic sinking and Lincoln’s assassination. It recalls Mayflowers and arbutus in New England, outlines a Victory Loan flag design, honors 93 year old Charles Frost of Londonderry, recounts Salem naval service memories, and shares seaside mariner Captain Greenleaf reminiscences and blue lobster anecdotes.
An etiquette authority advises the hostess to prepare a protected surface with felt, then lay a white damask linen cloth that is laundered with minimal starch for best appearance and proper linen care.
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.