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 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1906
Page
7
Alfred Parker aged 18 months of Desmond Street Roxbury died early yesterday at City Hospital after severe burns from a fire at home Tuesday noon. His older brother attempted to save Alice Parker from the blaze.
William Murphy, a Parkers neighbor, rushed to extinguish flames encircling young Alfred as he fled the house. He pried the child from danger, used his coat to smother remaining embers, and carried him back inside, bearing severe burns himself.
City Physician Walter S. Hoyt reports 738 calls in the year 694 house calls and 44 office visits with 428 at the City Home. He notes a 50 percent rise in city physician work and proposes establishing a resident nurse at the almshouse.
The Paul Revere Memorial Association seeks funds to preserve the Paul Revere House on North Square Boston, the oldest colonial house in the city. They report $7928 raised and urge about $8000 more before the March 30 option expires, asking gifts to Henry L. Higginson at Old South Meeting House.
Tuan Fong and Tai Hung Chi of Fukien visited 500 female students at Wellesley, were greeted by college officials, heard a Chinese tribute, and received scholarships for Chinese women. The delegation toured, kowtowed, and engaged with students amid cheers and a formal reception.
In Waltham on February 13, Italians formed a hod carriers and building laborers union with 59 charter members. Officers elected include Frank De Napoli president N Gianfervonite vice president F Pintabona treasurer G Rutelli financial secretary Baron A Iorii corresponding secretary A Lem me sergeant at arms V Ferro guard F Cottone L Liberati and V Vinciullo recording secretaries.
In Waltham on February 18 the grippe is widespread with police victims. Officers Carney Megan and Currin are sick while Special Officers Rhodes Connolly and Lawless continue duty amid the outbreak.
Long rows of bedecked Boston Chinese lined the approaches to the train bearing the Chinese commissioners. Tuan Fong led Tai Hung Chia and aides along in Chinese fashion as greetings were acknowledged. Private Secretary Daniel O'Connell of the Mayor presented in Boston’s behalf beautiful American flags in costly cases and bade farewell.
A Sunday afternoon stroll by Miss Delia Myers 18 and Lawrence Venn 21 in Lynn ended in marriage. They were wed by Rev. James S. Baker of the First Baptist Church last Sunday, announcing their ceremony to friends.
A 34 story brick tenement at 96 West Concord Street caught fire at 2 55 PM as John Hamilton of 75 Monument Street Charlestown attempted to rescue women. Smoke and fear caused two women to faint and Hamilton to nearly suffocate before responders arrived. All three were treated at City Hospital with Hamilton later returning home in weak condition.
The marriage ties two youths aged 17 and 15 when their romance began four years ago in Wakefield. Miss Myers and Mr. Venn wed suddenly with parents forgiving the haste and plan to settle in the city. He works at Walden Pond pumping station.
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.