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 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1906

Page

7

Fitzpatrick Reverses Stance on Brookline School Board Nomination

Thomas B. Fitzpatrick told a Post reporter he misunderstood the issues raised by the Brookline Parents' Association and now agrees to let his name remain on the association slate. The group has placed Brookline school committee members who do not send their children to public schools on its slate. Mrs. Rufus A. Flanders, a nominee, says the board should be composed of parents who send their children to the public schools and adds the Sanford case does not affect the association's rejection of Hobbs and Baker.

Thomas B. Fitzpatrick Parents’ Association of Brookline Post Parents’ Association Boan Rufus A. Flanders Sanford Hobbs Baker Partridge Rufus L. Flanders Brookline School Board

Albers Denies Abusing Nicaragua President

William S. Albers, an American citizen released after six months of a three and a half year sentence in Nicaragua, arrived in New York on the Panama steamship from Colon and rejected reports that he abused Nicaragua’s president.

New York William = .S. Albers Nicaragua Panama Colon

Lloyd's Kryptok Invisible Bifocal Descriptive Pamphlet

Descriptive pamphlet promoting Lloyd's Kryptok invisible bifocal, issued upon application. The pamphlet details features and benefits of the eyewear and how to obtain it.

Lloyd’s Kryptok

College Maids May Not Dance at Stanford Club

The Roble Club of dormitory maids protests new rules banning dancing and feeds. Prohibited items include electric irons, candles after lights out, and firesafe seating. spreads or feeds allowed only on weekends. meetings must end by 10:45 p.m.

Stanford University Roble Club

Fr Tracy speaks at Harvard Catholic Club tonight

The Rev Joseph V Tracy D D pastor of St Anthony's Allston will give the first of three conferences with St Pauls Catholic Club of Harvard University tonight at 730 in Phillips Brooks House Cambridge The topic is Notes of Catholic interest on the beginnings of New England Tonight's subject Catholic interest in the American discoveries of the Norsemen a priest's book Open to university members and alumni with a large attendance expected

Joseph V. Tracy D.D St. Anthony's Church Allston St. Paul's Catholic Club Harvard University Phillips Brooks House Cambridge Tracy St. Mary's Seminary Baltimore St. John’s Seminary Brighton the Propagation of the Faith

Carnation Club Dance Planned for Orient Heights Hall

Young people from Orient Heights Winthrop and East Boston look forward to a Carnation Club dance at Booth Hall Orient Heights next Monday evening.

Orient Heights Winthrop East Boston Carnation Club Booth Hall

Aristocratic Patrons Helped Gala at Drumdurris Event

An ornate listing of attendees and patrons at a Drumdurris social event notes many titled guests and escort arrangements. Ushers from the Vincent Club guided guests in white raiment while Co A R members sold flowers between acts. The audience cheered as players received bouquets, marking the affair as a standout for the chapter.

Vincent Club Co. A. R

A Sailor's Sweetheart I Addresses Sailor Insults

A letter from Wabash by a sailor's sweetheart defends sailors and criticizes two young ladies who spoke loudly at a restaurant. She urges kindness to Uncle Sam's men, recalls Maine sailors, and praises the sailors' service and sacrifices for the country.

Uncle Sam Maine Wabash

A Sailor’s Wife Seeks Fair Words On Navy Men

A reader, calling herself Daughter of the U. S. Navy, writes from a stenographer’s view to defend sailors and marines against slurs faced by married women in crowds. She praises proper conduct by servicemen and urges readers, especially young Navy wives, to share a favorable word as she plans to marry a sailor when his time comes.

Uncle Sam JU. S. Navy

Controversy Over Renaming Dorchester Street in South Boston

A Boston reader protests a street name change, claiming 75 percent of Dorchester Street taxpayers were ignored by street commissioners. He urges preservation of historic street names and accountability for the Aldermanic Board, arguing residents object to the change and deserve justice.

Post the Traveler Dorchester Street Boston the Post

Count Boni de Castellane Refuses Higher Income Demand

In Paris on February 15, Boni de Castellane swore he would not accept more than the $16.40 per week he earned before marriage. Report says he contemptuously rejected $40,000 a year as insufficient for his pocket money, while creditors claim large debts. The court twice failed to reconcile the dispute between him and the countess’s lawyers.

Paris United States

Heaven Vision Report by Mrs Griffin After Near Death

Mrs. S. A. Griffin recounts a six week trance in which she says she traveled to heaven. She describes pearly gates, streets of gold, a desolate plain, and a vast hall with six judges and a supreme ruler who she portrays as compassionate.

Heaven

Barrett Dies Former Congressman and Publisher Remembered

A large company of men from business, professional, and legislative circles attended the funeral of William E. Barrett publisher of the Boston Advertiser and Record and former Massachusetts Congressman. Barrett died Monday, prompting tributes to his public service and editorial leadership.

William E. Barrett Boston Advertiser and Record Massachusetts

Hi bernian Abstinence concert and dance in Worcester Street hall

The Hi bernian Total Abstinence Association hosts an evening concert and dance at the Knights of St. Rose building Worcester street with a whist tournament first and gifts for participants. Notable organizers include ex Alderman Maurice Dineen Malden president Lawrence Murphy secretary Misses Mary Katherine Murphy and Mrs Mary Wolfe South Boston. Members thank auxiliaries for help.

Hibernian Total Abstinence Association Knights of St. Rose Worcester Street Maurice Dineen Malden Lawrence Murphy Mary Katherine Murphy Mary Wolfe South Boston

Marie Jansen to Fight Will in Probate Court

Actress Marie Jansen announced she will contest the will of Benjamin Johnson, her adoptive father, which leaves her 500 dollars while the remaining 75,000 dollars goes to widow Mrs. Johnson. Attorney for Miss Jansen, Hattie M. Johnson, noted no evident ill feelings between the widow and the actress.

Marie Jansen McKim Benjamin Johnson Clarence F. Eldredge Miss Jansen

Taunton Man Pleads Guilty to Forgery and Is Sentenced

William H. Kane known as Powers and Edward J. Gendreau pleaded guilty in Taunton Superior Court to forgery and received a sentence of two and a half to five years. He was sought by police in Woonsocket Worcester Greenfield and New Haven on similar charges.

Taunton William H. Kane Powers Edward J. Gendreau Woonsocket Worcester Greenfield New Haven

Save the Paul Revere House Fund Appeal

A plea to contribute to a fund to preserve the Paul Revere House and relive cherished history. The message stresses patriotism and the need to protect places and items that shape the people’s life for future generations, signed by Max Henry Newman.

Paul Revere House Max Henry Newman

Congress Passes Farm Station Aid and Ship Registry Bill

The House approved a measure raising federal funding for agricultural experiment stations to thirty thousand dollars per state or territory. A bill to repeal the foreign ship registry requirement passed as wrecked ships repaired on the American coast could be registered. Mr. Payne sought to bring his customs consolidation bill to a vote but was unsuccessful. An adjournment signal favored Mr. Longworth, though no formal record of it exists.

Washington House Payne Ways and Means Longworth

Manly stranger hands violets to cold old woman on street

A passerby buys kindness on Washington Street when a tall man thrusts a bouquet of English violets into an emaciated elderly woman's hand. The gesture brightens her face, restoring a smile and a moment of dignity amid hardship.

the Post Washington Street

Seventh Annual Ball of Charlestown A O H Division 72

Division 72 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians celebrated its seventh anniversary with a grand ball in Paine Memorial Hall attended by over 1000. The hall featured Stars and Stripes and Irish colors with a gold banner bearing the welcome message. The grand march was led by President James Quill and wife, with about 400 couples. State President Matthew Cummings and Suffolk County President John H. Dillon attended among many other officers and guests.

Order of Hibernians Paine Memorial Hall Ireland Greater Boston James Quill P. J. Ward Matthew Cummings Suffolk County John H. Dillon Order Ed. Torphy Denis Coleman Daniel J. Creedonalds B. B. Brickley A. A. Barry Jeremiah Collins M. P. Cotter Patrick Cronin Patrick Cotter William A. H. Crowley Thomas Cooley James Donohue Jeremiah Ferris P. Coony Jerry Hubbard Patrick Horan Denis Kelliher Michael Lavine Michael Murphy Timothy Malvey James F. McDermott John McKenna Jeremiah McSw

Judge Braley Denies West Petition For Reinstatement

Supreme Court Justice Braley yesterday denied Mrs. Jennie West’s petition for reinstatement in the New England Order of Protection. The case notes she was declared a lapsed member due to nonpayment of dues in 1904.

Braley Supreme Court Jennie West New England Order of Protection

Grand Ball of Div 2 A 0 H echoes at Charlestown K of C

At the Charlestown K of C Parochial School Hall last night a grand ball featured Joseph J. Murphy editor of the Republic giving a lecture on the Gael in America. Speaker praised local Catholic effort and resourcefulness while a program of entertainment included Murphy, Mur phy Dumphy Spencer impersonators, Albert Reynolds violin, Charlestown Comedy Four, and Vennie Keating soprano.

Charlestown M. Supple J. Supple F. McCarthy Joe Daniels Murphy Dumphy and Spencer Albert Reynolds Charles Coleman Fred L. Driscoll McGrady

Reader Calls for Punishment of Juveniles by Judge Fallon

A reader from a Boston area town urges Judge Fallon to punish juveniles to deter repeat offenses. The letter argues lack of punishment leads to repeated misdeeds and cites that older people encourage wrongdoing. The writer recalls daily experience and advocates firm penalties.

Post Judge Fallon Boston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brush Batiste Fitzpatrick Kryptok Andrew J. Lloyd & Co Beystone Remington Typewriter Remington Typewriter Co Franklin Street FR. Tracy Harvard Catholic Club Pinero Jefferson Club Ance Paul Jordan Hall Paul Revere Denison House A. W. Pinero Jefferson Dramatic Club Earl of Drumdurris Kenneth A. Hill Julian Twombley Augustus L. Wakefield Brooke Twombley G. Harrison Mifflin, Jr. Macphail Ballocheevin Robert Graham Fuller Joseph Lebanon Frank H. Purington Valentine White Burton R. Miller Mulford Austin R. Rice Gaylustre Frederick H. Briggs Munkittrick Leslie Lindsey the Munkittrick Carl B. Wetherell Countess of Drumdairis John Carter Euphemia Wibart Marion Hay Countess of Anita Calef Lady Twombley Ruth Delano Imogen Beatrice ©. Turner Lady Macphail Frances W. Sprague Curtis Guild, Jr Eben S. Draper Roger Walcott William A. Bancroft Robert M. Morse Francis W. Kittredge Henry E. Raymond Paul Revere Frothingham Edwin N. Sanborn Adele Thayer Carl Dreyfus Fannie Foster S. d. Mixter William Lindsey FE. J. Mitten H. H. Sprague Mary Morton Kehew Edward A. Horton Julia Ward Howe Francis M. Stanwood Charles R. Hayden Thomas van Ness Farker Bremer Edgar van Etten Frederick B. Carpenter Charles H. Paine Helena Dudley Charles M. Green Richard U. S. Navy Doz Cape Northern California Alaska Gladstone Promenade Royal Wikstar Holland Aquinas Tarragona Ginter Grocery CO Washington St Canal St Hay. Sq. Cor. Elm & Union Sts Summer St Tremont St Rox Shawmut Av Boni Asks Barrett Hibernian Association Dance Tonight NAS Mary Wolke Gkaei Hatherine Will W. H. Kane Save Paul Revere House Congress Davagin Winter Street Hale Marcel Anchor Pad Wright Hamburg St. Gall Wallace Lace Charlestown K. OF C. Social America
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