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 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1893
Page
3
Report on the US Navy Vesuvius trials at Port Royal S C showing massive pneumatic guns, one shell over a mile, gun cotton danger, frost halo muzzle cloud and several fuse defects. Newspaper men stood on a tug Wahnetta 400 yards away during explosions.
The piece describes a Chinese New Year observance in a San Francisco establishment, focusing on Won Sook and companions. It details preparations for the cleansing rite, the barber’s ritual, a lavish feast, gods and mottoes, and the celebratory night with firecrackers while noting beliefs about luck, yearly customs, and the lunar calendar.
An exalted Tapleyville figure, Hon. Wal ter S. Lovejoy, is celebrated for his family ties to Prof. Lovejoy of Macon Georgia University. The professor lauds his father’s recovery after using Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy, which is endorsed by physicians and sold for $1. The Boston doctor offers free consultations by mail or in person.
The Cribb Club enjoyed its best meeting yet with top bouts by Jack Green and Harry Tracy in press sparring, plus rising stars Billy Smith and Billy Hennessey drawing cheers. Jimmy Carroll plans a New York road show featuring Champion Griffin and may match Jack McAuliffe. plans also include potential bouts for Jack Green, Harry Tracy, and Jimmy Dime, with hopes for a next Cribb Club night in Boston.
The Boston daily Post gains on its morning circulation leading in the region. The margin narrows daily as the Post approaches a clear local leadership and rapid countrywide growth.
Washington Feb 14 The House Finance Committee met to discuss Mr Sherman’s proposed five year three per cent bonds issued at the Treasury Secretary’s discretion. Absentees were Voorhees Aldrich andJones of Nevada. Six supported the favorable report and one opposed. Carlisle attended to consult with Sherman and urged to stay. The panel showed near unanimity on the bond issue’s wisdom despite questions about Treasury authority.
Orrin R. Dickey received a grand testimonial benefit from Boston Shooting Association friends in Wellincton. The day featured intense shooting with nearly 7,000 birds hurled for participants from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event raised close to $500 and offered novel, entertaining competitions and sport.
The national court tennis match opens today with B S DeGarmendia and Fiske Warren as contenders. De Garmendia faces RD Sears tomorrow while Philip Sears will not play. Bowling committee members include Davis Stimpson Follett and President Pell. New England indoor meeting to be hosted by Technology Athletic Club with Harvard Yale Dartmouth Brown Amherst entries.
Special to the Post lists six races at Guttenburg Gloucester N J with purses and selling events. Winners include Prince Howard Glance Larkin Inferno Young Lottery Right away Lismore and other names with Times betting odds and horse weights.
Special to the Post lists winners from a Gloucester New Jersey track meet dated February 14. Races cover five to seven and one half furlongs with selling conditions, naming winners such as Tradesman Karl B Come to Taw Bargain Lillie B Blizzard Gonzales Jugeler and Needmore among others with times and betting odds.
Monsoon faded in his race on Monday after a sudden stop. Glance stands out among her age on the hill top. Bow-Knot and Troublesome underperformed while bookmakers report thinning crowds at the Gut. Jasse nears a race readiness and Harry Hinkson impresses as a promising colt. Watch Trixy Gardner at Gloucester. Come-to-Taw earns a bracket.
Brockton defeated Waltham seven to five in a rough, highly charged match in Waltham. Doe and Smith were blamed for much of the rough play as Wooltke was targeted. Referee McCarthy was accused of not calling fouls as 700 spectators watched the upset.
The Boston Post reports its prosperity with a Jumbo press capable of printing 24,000 copies per hour. Editor Grazier notes this press is only the first of a series planned, signaling expanding production and future machines.
In Cotillon Hall the Starlight Pleasure Club held its third annual event with Melvin's Orchestra playing four numbers. The grand march followed, led by club president Benjamin Drewyer and Miss Sarah Lipman, with officers John R. Cohen and Miss Nettie Converse. Invited guests included union and association leaders such as Thomas Tracy, A. d. Felz, Charles B. Barnett, and Solomon Schienfeldt.
The East Boston High School Association held its eleventh annual reunion at Maverick Hall with a reception hosted by John O Norris Charles J Lincoln and John F Elliott. Officers elected include President C B Grimes vice president John F Elliott secretary Miss Mattie Walker and treasurer 8 Howard Martin. A varied program featured John Thomas E N Larr icain and the choir led by Norris, plus an address on university extension by Dr Richmond Fiske and dancing under George W Fitch.
Time tables showing local and through service between Alltations may be obtained at all ticket offices of this company.
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.