Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1904

Page

9

Widow’s Testimony Details Threat Letter In Patterson Trial

Mrs. Young testified again about the threat letter Nan Patterson’s sister sent to Cesar Young. John Mellin testified to Nan Patterson’s ties with Young and to giving her $800 of Young’s money for a Los Angeles trip. The defense planned to decide tomorrow whether to offer further evidence in the case.

New York Young Cesar Young Nan Patterson Rand Supreme Court Mrs. Young Mr. Rand Julia Smith Nan Jule John Mellin Merlin Los Angeles Nan Randolph Cesar Mellin Miss Patterson

Brookline Horsemen Plan Speeding Test at Beacon Street Track

Brookline sleigh drivers Munroe Goodspeed and Bert Willis, two veteran horsemen, were halted by Brookline police for speeding on the Beacon Street speedway. Police say by law speeding is banned this year until town by law is enforced, and officials plan a test case with arrests if needed. Willis vows to speed tomorrow at about 3 pm with many others expected to join the challenge.

Beacon Street Brookline Munroe Goodspeed Bert Willis Dugan Creelman Mr. Goodspeed Messrs Goodspeed Willis Vatrolman Creelman Corey Mr. Willis

Rural carriers dismissed after post campaign probe

Warren F. Tumber of Lockport New York and H W Aldrich of Concord New Hampshire rural carriers and National Association officials were removed from government service by Postmaster General Wynne after an inquiry into campaign letters urging legislative action and pledges to vote for such measures President Cunningham and Secretary Tumner were involved in drafting and signing the letters Several other cases are under investigation with guilt not yet decided.

Washington Warren F. Tumber Lockport N. Y H. W. Aldrich Concord N. H National Association of Rural Free Delivery Carriers Wynne Tumber National Association of the Carriers Aldrich Congress Cunningham Post Office Department

French Play in Brattle Hall a Cambridge Supper Success

The Cercle Francais of Harvard staged Les Folies Amoureuses in Brattle Hall Cambridge last night. The public performance drew praise for stage settings and fluent line readings by the actors, especially freshmen G. L. Foote and A. S. A. Brady who demonstrated extensive study abroad.

Cercle Francais Harvard Brattle Hall Cambridge G. L. Foote A. S. A. Brady

$500000 Mill Planned for Woonsocket

Woonsocket Rhode Island December 15 Charles Tiberghien and brother of France will erect a $500,000 plant in this city for the manufacture of fine worsteds exemption from taxation for ten years having been granted by the City Council The Tiberghien brothers and five other French capitalists visited this country last summer and looked at the field in this vicinity.

Woonsocket, R. I Charles Tiberghien Brother France Tiberghien Brothers

Unusual Attractions at My Clothier Boston Store

Wolf My Clothier at 90 Hanover Street unveils a broad holiday stock from Harris & Co. featuring men's overcoats suits and trousers, fur goods, neckwear, hats and millinery, ladies fur sets, and a full line for children and youths. The store promises quality and fair prices, inviting shoppers to visit.

MY Clothier Boston Wolf’s “My Clothier Hanover Street Wolf New York Harris & Co

Mormon Sealing Claims Reported at Smoot Hearing

Ex Mormon August Lundstrom testified to the Senate committee on Reed Smoot’s seat, claiming he was sealed to a dead woman for eternity. He described polled penalties for revealing temple tokens and covenants, noting the congregation reenacted the oath and signs in the temple.

Washington Lundstrom Senate Committee Reed Smoot Utah Senator Dubois John Nicholson Salt Lake Nicholson

Women Vote Rights at Boston School Board Debate

Amid a senate inquiry on ballot access for women, Boston figures debate elective versus appointive school board control. Mrs Cabot and Mrs Duff defend women’s voting rights while Independent Women Voters backed by Brock and Cabot remarks reveal campaign tensions. Prominent attendees include Governor Bates and Mrs Dyer as the Tremont Theatre charity show proceeds draw crowds.

Julia E. Duff Boston Douglas Massachusetts Ella L. Cabot Public School Association General Court Duff Cabot Republican Party Independent Women Brock Tremnot Theatre Woman's Charity Club Hospital Margaret Wycherly Eddie Foy Blanche Morrison Amelia Bingham Johnson James Richmond Glenroy Ross Fenton Zara John L. Bates Micah Dyer

Ordinations Today at Cathedral of the Holy Cross

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross hosts archdiocesan ordinations this morning starting at 8 a.m. Cardinal John Brady, auxiliary bishop, presides with prompts from Rev. Daniel Maher and Rev. Francis Havey. New ordinees include numerous deacons, priests, and sub-deacons from Boston and surrounding locales.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross John Brady Boston Daniel E. Maher D. D St. John’s Theological Seminary Francis Havey Seminary of Philosophy John B. Peterson William J. O’connell Daniel J. O'Connor William T. Curry Walter J. Mitchell Joseph H. Casey Joseph A. Curtin Timothy J. Hurley John E. Killion Alfred J. McDonata Francis T. Mahoney Joseph P. Lynch Early Walter J. Roche John F. Burns Edward J. Carey Dennis H. Donavan James F. Haney Thomas F. McHugh Frederic J. Allchin Edward A. Costello Edward F. Crowley James A. Donnelly William P. Finigan Edward J. Frahar Walter Gill Dennis J. Maguire Edward P. Murphy John J. O'Brien George H. Quigley William F. Toohig John F

Charles River very low at Waltham may halt ice harvest

Waltham December 15. Unless Charles River water rises, J. J. Sw. Peterson who recently received a permit from the Metropolitan Park Commission will be unable to harvest ice in the coves. The river sits four feet below high water, the lowest level recorded at the old pumping station built in 1872.

Waltham Charles River J. J Peterson Metropolitan Park Commission

Shelter Requested at Beacon and Dale by Street Railway

Waltham Alderman Wright introduces an order asking Lexington and Boston Street Railway to provide a shelter at Beacon and Dale streets. Officials expect the company will grant the request.

Waltham Wright Lexington & Boston Street Railway Company Beacon and Dale Streets

Edith Thompson Delights with Steinert Hall Recital

A piano recital by Miss Thompson at Steinert Hall featured works by Debussy and Poulenc, praised for her full tone, poise, and intelligent interpretation. The young pianist drew a sizable audience, earning generous floral tributes and warm applause.

Steinert Hall Edith Sonata Petrarch Waldes Miss Thompson Thompson

Zeigler Shooting Intensifies as Miners Strike

Zeigler Illinois reports renewed night attacks on the stockade with eight guards using rifles. Thirty non union miners were brought in by train from Chicago, likely triggering the outbreak. Zeigler Coal Company says ambush shots aim to intimidate strike breakers while Camp Turner miners claim at least 800 imported workers have departed.

Zeigler Ill Chicago Zeigler Coal Company Camp Turner

William Mc Kinley Lodge Hosts Annual Concert and Ball

In Wakefield the William Mc Kinley Lodge Knights of Pythias held its annual concert and ball at Town Hall. The grand march opened by Marshal Fred S. Grant with Miss Elsie G. Grant. Over 150 couples participated. Grant served as floor director.

Wakefield William Mc Kinley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Widow Nanc Sixty First Street Mother Brookline Speedway N. H. Carrier Woonsocket Fine Line George Renoldes Mormon Church Sunday School George Reynolds Smoot Mrs. Duff Mrs. Cabot School Board of J. H. Wallis Salt Lake City Worthington O Entertainments Entertainments Howard Lew Hawkins Dixon Anger Gilbert Burt Riva Nettie Fields Mathews Haverly Williams Dermody Caroline Richings Madison Brothers F. Alan Googen Morse Brothers Sheppard and Ward Haymarket Keith Tremont Henry W. Savage George Ade the County Chicaco S. Mat Willie Santa Claus Isabel Irving Zangwill Castle SQ Castle Square Dra Theatre Daily Natic Stock Co Richelieu Edward Bulwer Lytton Winter St School For Scandal Mrs. Johnson Lawrence McCarty Lessee & Manager A. Brady Way Down East SKY Farm M’kinley Lodge F.C. Whitney Alice Fischer Rob’t Graham Vinie Daly John Hyams Pony Ballet Radium Danc Small Wonder Countess Kathleen Dreamland Mats Washington ST Ford Brothers Clark's Symphony Hall Grand Congert Mile Parkina Miss Sassol Mr. van Hoose Miss Davies Mons Gilibert Hollis ST Isaac B. Rich Charles Frohman Julia Sothern Marlowe Colonial WM. A Comedie Francaise Paris Clobe Causa Billy van Stars and Company of Sirv USAVE Paris Street William Fine Relief Hospital Thompson’s Spa Washington Street OB. Mises Midi.s J. Newman & Sons Corp Tremont St
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication