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
Aug 26, 1905
Page
2
At a farm near Norwood Ontario a mob attacked the Hill home early today shooting through windows after Thomas E. Hill age 12 and his sister Mabel were killed. The Hills had long been at odds with neighboring farmers and the mob dispersed after the killings.
Chief Marshal Jeremiah J. Donovan and staff to wear dark clothes light ties black derby hats and black shoes for the Labor Day parade a band will precede the chief and another the building trades division. Ten new Brass Moulders Union 55 members admitted and a smoke talk planned with three other unions in Barnicoat Hall. Lipsholtz and Jacobs Bakers Union 4 spoke to Cigarmakers Union 97 at Investigator Hall urging purchases of union label bakery products. Michael Dempsey Bottlers Union spoke for the label. Richard W. Garrity former Boston Central Labor Union president will address Coal Teams’drs Union 68 tomorrow at Wells Memorial Hall. Hebrew Bakers Union 45 with all members on strike for a nine hour day voted to align with the Central Labor Union division on Labor Day.
New England Mutual Life Insurance Co located at 87 Milk St Boston lists President Benjamin F Stevens and Vice President Alfred D Foster with officers Secretary D I F Appel and Assistant Secretary William B Turner. Directors include Warren Sawyer Alfred Foster Thomas Sherwin and others with assets of 388 324 422 73 liabilities 34 638 296 48 and surplus 3 686 126 25 as of January 1 1905.
From Sagamore Hill President Roosevelt coordinates with Russia and Japan to avert a failed conference at Portsmouth. Baron Kaneko's meeting hints at possible progress though terms remain unsettled and an adjournment to Monday or Tuesday is anticipated for further instructions.
Special Japan ese correspondent reports rising pessimism as envoys near a decision to call off talks. Rumor swirls about indemnity pressure and possible disgrace for Aaron Komura, with implications for Japan Russia tensions and Oyama’s potential next moves.
Timeline of wartime diplomacy with Japanese and Russian envoys in 1905. Key actions include meetings at Oyster Bay and Portsmouth, transfers of Japanese demands, Russian refusals, and Roosevelt's peacemaking efforts leading to stalled talks and ultimatums.
Hotel Wentworth Newcastle New Hampshire August 25. Character studies of the Russian and Japanese envoys dominate the scene as the fair debutante may be seen examining them with interest. A sweeping Russian victory is predicted led by the courteous Witte.
Observers praise Witte as gracious and amiable in public while Russians mingle with summer society. His daily bow to reporters is noted as generous and respectful. Gossip cites M Pokouloff serenading two witty girls in the woods as society’s latest harmless sensation.
The Russian foreign office denies Count Lamsdorff made the credited statement. Russia reiterates no indemnity to Japan, saying it would violate principles and fuel Japan's territorial ambitions and threaten future wars. The Czar reportedly communicated this to Ambassador Meyer after Roosevelt's plea for recession.
A party member quips about Komura's reception as Japanese envoys land. Reporters allegedly press him, noting the envoys' stoic, machine-like demeanor, cigarette tricks, and disinterest in praise while their cork-tipped weed displays draw attention.
In Tokio Premier Katsura and secretary-general Chinda held a long conference after a cablegram from Baron Komura. Marquis Ito was summoned and is expected to effect important developments. Katsura receives hundreds of letters telegrams and memorials urging strict adherence to Japanese terms.
Roxbury resident Mrs Elizabeth Riley aged 75 died after a brief illness at her home 40 Highland Park Avenue. She was noted for charitable work with the Mission and St Josephs Church. Four sons survive two in clothing and two as architects. Funeral Monday with interment in Holyhood Cemetery Brookline.
An old classified notice promotes a patent remedy claiming to cure colds by removing the cause. It directs readers to call for the full name and to look for the signature of E. W. Grove at 85 E.
President witnessed a daring submarine drill aboard the Plunger with Lieutenant Nelson at the helm. The crew executed a 20 foot depth dive then reversed course at speed, and calmly held position underwater for hours awaiting torpedo opportunities. The Apache stood by for support and the President congratulated the crew in private.
Police arrest John McRae of 202 Northampton Street at 47 Fulda Street apartment house for tapping gas slot machines in multiple homes over three months. Identified by Fulda street residents. previously arrested by Back Bay police but released for lack of identification.
Dennis O Connor aged 64 of 2 Fay Place Brookline went to his cellar and hanged himself telling his 12 year old grandson John O Connor he would be right back. He had suffered melancholia for some time and it was said he threatened the lives of the family the day before.
A large local Hibernian delegation will attend the competitive drill and field day of the Second Regiment Hibernian Rifles in Taunton today. The event leaves South Terminal Station at 12 50 PM. Judges are Ninth Regiment officers Major George F H Murray Adjutant B J Flanigan and Sergeant Major J Leo Molloy. Colonel John H McCarthy commands the Second Regiment. Six companies compete for money prizes on points similar to the Boston School Cadets drills.
In Barmen Germany on August 25 the resumed international chess tournament saw morning victories by Schlechter over Bernstein and Maroczy over Bardeleben. In the afternoon session Berger drew with Wolf Leonhardt beat John Alapin defeated Mieses Burn defeated Gottschall and Marshall drew with Suechting.
Robert Boutwell of Malden Massachusetts a Harvard student rescued Margaret Hermans from drowning after a collision between a rowboat and a lake steamer at Lake Maranacook Readfield Maine. He dived from the steamer’s deck and brought her to the surface unconscious with spectators cheering physicians revived her.
Chief Pullen in Cambridge issues a department transfer order moving Patrolman J H Holt to Division 2 patrol wagon Edward Horrigan to Division 3 Edward Garvin to Division 1 Patrick Doyle to Division 1 and John McCrean from Observatory Hill to Harvard Square Division 1 The changes take effect Sunday
Gardner Aug 25. William E Brooks 81 a chairmaker unmarried died by hanging after attempting suicide with a razor. Believed to be temporary insanity. Survived by a Boston brother and a Leominster sister.
Edwin S. Holmes Jr of Washington former associate statistician at the Department of Agriculture was indicted by a grand jury on a conspiracy to defraud the government. The charge follows an investigation into leaks in cotton crop reports.
The funeral for C. C. Sanderson was conducted from his Dartmouth avenue home with Rev. Walter Healy presiding. Burial followed at Brookdale cemetery. Mrs. Chase, his former housekeeper and his wife after a 1904 Providence marriage to Mrs. Johnson, attended in deep mourning.
Authorities claim incriminating evidence exists and will be used at the proper time. Mrs Elsie Raymond reports her movements while Bert Raymond and Levi Hackett testify as Attorney General Hamlin and Major Hartnett supervise inquiries. A surveyor measures distance from Mrs Raymonds home to the murder scene.
Dr James M Solomon offers an absorption method claimed to cure cancer tumors and chronic blood diseases with free initial talk and diagnoses. He prescribes medicines from his office at 2A Beacon Street with hours 10 am to 6 pm and Saturdays until 9 pm.
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.