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 36 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1895
Page
6
Notice of a bargain sale offering suits overcoats and ulsters at fixed low prices. The advertisement lists prices of 20, 29, and 25 dollars and directs shoppers to EC Almy & Co at 622 Washington Street, corner of E.
British steamship Lochiel from Progreso carrying 5989 bales of sisal grass endured a brutal gale and heavy seas. Captain John Byron reported lightning cold, ice-coated decks, damaged wheel chains and ventilators, with crew frostbitten and injuries to the chief officer during the voyage.
An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female complaints including irregularities and bearing down. It claims quick relief for dizziness, backache, and weakness, with Liver Pills and Sanative Wash as supportive remedies. Correspondence is solicited from readers with confidence.
The Leyland line steamer Bostonian, Captain Parker, from Liverpool arrived yesterday and spoke the Gloucester fishing schooner Marsala about seventy five miles east of Boston Light. Marsala, on a long trip to Boston, was short of provisions and fuel and Captain Parker supplied beef biscuits and coal. Bostonian anchored below Boston Light at 7 30 Tuesday night.
The British schooner Arctic under Captain Arenburg from Rum Cay arrived yesterday morning after a 22 day voyage. She enjoyed good weather until Cape Cod and took nine days to reach port from Highland Light, aided by gales that drove her to Thatcher's Island and then Georges. No serious damage occurred and the salt cargo remained in good condition.
The Taormina reports sighting a four masted barge adrift off Montauk Point yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock towed by a two masted boat with a black funnel and red painted house. The description matches Standard Oil barge No. 58 that went adrift during the gale after midnight last Thursday with Captain Forman and nine men aboard.
The British Prince from Norfolk arrived at Scattery Ireland reporting ten days of terrible weather. She was low on coal and burned thirty tons of wheat from her cargo to fuel the ship.
The House, led by Mr. Wilson, reported a joint resolution approving a thirty year 3 percent gold bond issue and a contract with European bankers. The report includes the President's message and details of a Treasury Gold bond sale substituting 3 percent bonds for 4 percent bonds, claiming annual savings of about 539 thousand dollars and 16.17 million over thirty years.
W R Curtis and Francis Lynde Stetson led a meeting on the gold bond proposal. It will be made a special order for tomorrow with debate limited, aiming for a vote before adjournment. Eastern Republicans expect a larger show of support but fear a tight, close count similar to Thursday's administration bill vote.
The schooner Gitana reports rescuing a dory crew from Pollock Rip Lightship. The two men, trying to reach Stone Horse Lightship for metal, were being drawn seaward by ice and were brought aboard Cross Rip Lightship after rescue.
The steamer Nova Castria ran aground while leaving Huelva for Philadelphia on February 9. Attempts to obtain help to refloat have failed and a total wreck is feared.
Nantucket reports no change in the ice embargo. The steamer Island Home did not attempt a run due to a snow squall, preventing mail and passenger landing near Quidnet.
Mayor Curtis heard the Newfoundland starvation appeal at City Hall. A committee was named to receive contributions including F. H. Peabody Ebene D. Jordan Edward T. Russell Joseph A. Browne Francis Peabody Jr Samuel P. Mandell John Holmes General Charles H. Taylor Stephen O Meara William E Barrett Edward A Grazier and Charles E Hasbrook. A public meeting is planned Saturday night to urge Boston area help.
The Continental Clothing Company, a Boston house for nearly 25 years, was not purchased by the Standard Clothing Company. It was sold to a syndicate including Charles O. Olmstead of Cushing Olmstead Snow, Charles R. Talbot, Lowell and Nashua retailer, George A. Newell, George A. Macomber, and George N. Talbot. Several partners also have interests in Standard Clothing, but the new firm operates independently of that firm.
Buffalo, February 18. Michael Makowski a real estate dealer, banker and steamship agent in East Buffalo has vanished with the funds of numerous depositors and left extensive debts. Warrants have been issued for his arrest.
In Hartford on February 13 the House receives a bill from Mr. Smith of Canterbury to tax all bicycles at 50 dollars each. The proposal aims to broaden revenue from cycling devices carried by residents and visitors alike.
Coats and capes priced from $7.50 to $22.00 with discounts applied to plush capes and short coats. Final sale features coats originally higher priced now marked down to as low as $7.50 and $9.50.
In the Senate Sherman offers a substitute enabling the Treasury to issue gold redeemable bonds after five years, plus 3 percent certificates of indebtedness to fund specie resumption. Provisions allow national banks to receive circulating notes in exchange for deposited bonds, with limits tied to paid-in capital.
A Boston petition by most city banks and major firms asks Congress to issue gold bonds for finishing the syndicate contract. Arthur S. Leland led the effort while fears linger that ex-Speaker Reed may not back the measure due to silver concerns. The motive centers on gold coin as payment, with a costly premium added to interest to cover perceived credit risk.
New York police report the bond syndicate depositing gold at the sub-treasury starting this afternoon after $825,000 arriving at the assay office and $2,800,000 more at the sub-treasury, totaling $8,015,000 in nineteen deposits since Monday. Names of depositors and syndicate members were not released for business reasons.
In the Senate Mr Vilas of Wisconsin introduced a bill to save the people $16 174 000 by exchanging 8 per cent gold bonds for 4 per cent coin bonds within ten days The proposal would authorize the Treasury to issue 8 per cent thirty year gold bonds The discussion touched on bond subscriptions and a post office car plan with Vilas proposing government ownership of postal cars to cut costs The exchange would not impair mail efficiency and argues for national ownership of mail transport assets.
The House Ways and Means Committee reported a Wilson plan to issue United States bonds up to 65,116,275 dollars at par in gold with up to 3 percent interest for up to thirty years. Proceeds not to pay current expenses. Adopted 8 to 4 with Reed in the affirmative. officials say it would save over 16 million by paying interest in gold.
Washington February 13. The House committee on rules has not yet determined how to handle a forthcoming measure. Republicans are split on whether the vote will be close, signaling a contested floor battle ahead.
Alexander Brown Sons, invited by August Belmont, can take only 100000 of the 1125000 offered by a national government bond syndicate. Baltimore, however, may subscribe up to about 5 million. local interest in the securities is described as unprecedented.
The Standard reports that the £1,000,000 gold bought for America will be drawn from the Rothschilds' own stock rather than from the Bank of England. This indicates a private funding move in the latest Anglo American financial arrangement.
The Times reports over a million pounds in gold already allocated for export to the United States. About £300,000 ($1.5 million) will be shipped today with more planned on the 16th. Some gold may be drawn from the Bank of England, but the operation will be managed to avoid disturbing European markets.
Boston bankers have sent a petition regarding gold to Congress, urging action on the metal's status and expressing concerns about its monetary role. The missive highlights financial interests tied to Boston institutions and calls for legislative consideration.
Frederick E. Porter, 22, was sentenced by Judge Lilley to the Massachusetts Reformatory for stealing $120 from Thomas O. Rogers. He faced additional charges for the larceny of a watch and chain belonging to broker Howard Brown.
Secretary Gresham met with the Senate foreign relations committee to discuss delaying the new sea rules set to take effect March 1. Britain urges postponement, citing fog signal shortcomings, while U S ships risk losing standard signaling with most vessels at sea.
Congress considers a bill to postpone the March 1 start date for the revised rules to prevent collisions at sea. The measure cites Britain's pressure and notes that France Austria Italy and Belgium have withdrawn assent, placing responsibility on Britain for the dispute.
Albany reports Attorney General Hancock hears petitions by Daniel Carlin and Patrick Kennedy seeking actions to oust Brooklyn Heights president Daniel F. Lewis and Atlantic Avenue president Norton for alleged ten hour law violations. Lewis denies wrongdoing. decision due next day with charter action also under review. Negotiations with striking trolley workers collapse as president Lewis says workers know where to apply if they seek employment elsewhere.
The iron ram Katahdin, just from Bath Me, is undergoing extensive overhauling at the navy yard. Foreman Stiles estimates eight more weeks needed due to weather and extensive work including new propellers to be installed and electric lighting wired. Visitors watch the sizeable addition to U S naval equipment amid slow caulking and plating work.
John J. Norton faced arraignment in South Boston Municipal Court yesterday on stabbing George Martin at the City Point car stable early morning. He was held in six thousand dollars bail for trial in March.
An advertisement touts Paine's celery compound as a nerve tonic and blood renovator to rebuild strength and vitality before spring. It claims the product nourishes the blood, steadies nerves, and aids digestion and circulation, supporting workers like clerks, lawyers, and mothers in overcoming fatigue and nervous exhaustion.
The department of the G A R elected officers led by Commander W H Green of Portland with senior vice T C Goodwin of Togus and junior vice J F Jefferds of Livermore Falls. Medical director William H True and other council members named. Delegates to national encampment listed. Next encampment set for Bangor. National Relief Corps officers also elected with Antoinette Mille as president.
The Boston Light Infantry Veterans Association held a banquet at the American House last night. It was an informal affair with music and singing. Attendees reported a great time and overall success of the event.
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.