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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1895
Page
3
The article notes Boston Democrats united behind Quincy in the mayoral race and cites Senator Hill praising his Washington career. It lists Democrats supporting him locally and nationally, highlighting his honesty, reformist policies, and broad cross party appeal.
Boxing gossip centers on the Fitzsimmons versus Maher feud with speculation about Dan Stuart’s target location before February 14 Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The piece notes Stuart’s potential plan and Fitzsimmons pressing for a side bet.
Lanky Bob bets on repeating past success with Maher in a faster, sharper run. Steve O'Donnell is named boxing instructor at the New Manhattan Athletic Club and plans a few bouts to prove he remains a fighter. Frank Erne heads back to Buffalo to seek a finish with Dixon and a side bet with Tom O'Rourke. Sally Smith and Jerry Marshall likely to box before the Pmreka A. C. in Baltimore at 122 pounds on December 21. Dan Stuart sails to Dallas and will empower Joe Vendig to arrange further matches. Stuart and Vendig compelled Billy Smith and Tommy Ryan to attend in Hot Springs or forfeit $1000. Smith and Ryan got $500 each back, but the $500 portion cost Smith $20 plus time and travel. If Maher-Fitzsimmons rematch is possible, rematch Billy Smith and Tommy Ryan is urged. Dick Burge in England offers $5000 a side at 140-142 pounds against Ryan, Walcott, or Lavigne. Bolingbroke Club posts $4000 purse. Kid McCoy returns to England, rejecting further U.S. trips. A Pawtucket mill features Jimmy Gallagher and Moffit Flaherty eight rounds tonight. Nat Strong of East Boston will face Peter Corrigan, covering $5 for Corrigan’s forfeit. Joe Mullen discusses Woburn Club match with Paddy Fenton and Ike Weir, planning a meeting tonight.
The Herald notes strong Democratic unity and predicts Curtis will secure the American Protective Association vote in addition to a broad GOP turnout. Separately, Michael J Pickett, William Bolgan, and William Pickett of 2 Coburn Place were arrested for larceny of coal valued at $2 from McCarthy.
B P Ripley, president-elect of the reorganized Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, has long led U S traffic officials. He began in 1868 with Star Union Line in Boston, later becoming general eastern agent for the Burlington road, serving seventeen years before promotion.
The Santa Fe hires Massachusetts native and noted debater Mr. Ripley as general manager in charge of traffic. Born in Dorchester on October 20, 1841, he previously declined an 1870 offer as general freight agent. He rose through railroads including Milwaukee & St Paul, where his traffic management aided resilience during a down period. He will assume duties after the reorganization is finished.
From Havana a despatch by Lieut. Winston Churchill of the Fourth Hussars details his war-time visit to Cuba. He denies rumors of diplomatic trouble, says he fired no weapon and held no command, and recounts skirmishes, medical injuries, and encounters with Spanish and Cuban forces, noting the illness-ridden Sancti Spiritus and the battle of La Reforma.
Multiple probate citations across Middlesex and Suffolk counties list executors guardians and trustees seeking court authority to act on wills estates and real estate. Notices include release of dower rights for an insane spouse actions for probate letters testamentary accounts and setoff of real estate for a husband. Names include Mary A Harrison Harriet M Sweat Dennis Twigg Louisa Stromberg Mary Carey and Peter Wenzel with dates in November December 1895 and January 1896.
A dense compilation of probate citations and administrator appointments from Middlesex and Suffolk counties. It lists planned court appearances for will probates, letters testamentary, and administrations for numerous residents including Louisa J. Russell, Mary Lyons, Bridget Hennessy, Elliott Thorp, Julia N Fan, John W. Bowzer, Dennis Yornell, Bernard Delaney, Patrick Campbell, Peter Oxenbridge Thacher, August Diekkes, Charles McDonough, Ezekiel S. Davis, and others, with dates, counties, and notice requirements.
Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties in Boston estates. Notices request appearance December 12 1895 for sale or partition of real estate and grant of letters testamentary, with service by post or publication in the Boston Post and mail to interested persons.
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.