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 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1898
Page
3
In St Petersburg on December 6 1894 Empress Marie Feodorovna orders a case of 50 bottles Via Mariani sent to Her Majesty in care of Mr Mariani Paris France acknowledging the tonic wine’s noted benefits.
In Newton on February 16 the Arlington Boat Club won two of three games against Newton Highlands in a Circuit League night. Final scores were reported but not listed in the readable text.
In Brockton on February 16 the Belvideres defeated the Stoughtons three straight in candlepin bowling. The Belvideres rolled 445 435 430 for a 1310 total while the Stoughtons managed 399 415 bowler scores for a 1211 series.
At the February meeting of the directors of the American Humane Education Society and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals President Angell announced a Boston estate gift of 35000 to the latter's permanent fund and 5000 to the former, with only the income usable.
Crowds flock to Spitz Bros. & Mark at 67 69 Summer street as the receiver sells the entire stock at prices two dollars of value for every one dollar paid. Shoppers buy heavy suits and overcoats for next winter and spring wear, seizing the opportunity before stock runs out.
An advertisement claims a book titled Three Classes of Men reveals 30 years of expertise in nervous disorders from youthful errors. It promotes the Dr Sanden Electric Belt and asserts cures for impotence and related conditions, offering the sealed book by mail from 826 Broadway New York.
Swift takes the five mile open race ahead of Gatenby by less than a third of a lap in a tense evening program at the New Bedford bicycle track. Gifford, Duprey and Carson also posted strong showings in the two mile, with Noyes winning that event. Arthur Lee topped the five mile, Bloomer runner up, while Tablas placed third. Ross won the one mile pursuit and Maynard Gifford staged a mile exhibition.
Governor Walcott and two sons attended last night’s dog show. Woodcote Wonder, owned by Frank F. Dole arrived from England after sweeping ninety seven first prizes and earning international prize dog status valued at 1000 dollars. Old Hall Admiral, owned by Jim Watson, was runner up in the non sporting class. Champion Baby Ruth of Mepal Kennels won in the sporting class. Albion the St Bernard placed second in his class. Sir Bevidere, once priced at 6500 dollars, failed at stud. Old Hall Wonder was judged the finest non sporting collie.
The directors hosted a dinner at the Copley Square Hotel for Edwin S. Pierce as he prepares to visit France. Present were Colonel Harrison W. Huguley president, Edward Smith vice president, Gottlieb Rothfuss treasurer, James H. Stack Andrew Tomfehrde Bernard gJ Devine Joseph P. Whelan Patrick arins and Harvey N. Collison. Pierce received a diamond horseshoe charm watch and Mrs. Pierce a box of American Beauty roses from Worcester. Huguley presided with Pierce sailing Saturday.
Miss Rose Celia Cashman daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Cashman and George Francis Kehew were married last evening at the bride’s home 282 Massachusetts avenue Cambridge Rev Gushee officiated Julia Phillips was maid of honor Edward L Kehew brother of the groom was best man The couple will reside in Brooklyn New York Kehew manages Pope Manufacturing Company branch in Brooklyn previously Cambridgeport resident and longtime Cambridgeport Cycle Club captain
In Philadelphia on February 16, Tommy White of Chicago lost after fifteen rounds to Mahoney of Philadelphia at the Olympic Club in Athens.
Mose Yatter defeated Billy Gilman 250 to 187 after a 50 point concession in a handicap match at Leavitt and Yatter’s rooms in Boston. Page and McCune scheduled to play tonight. Annie Gottlob, a former Boston resident and sister of Jacob J. Gottlob of the Columbia Theatre in San Francisco, died yesterday in San Francisco.
Judge Burke opened the 25th anniversary banquet recalling the union founded in 1873 to aid church and education issues. He noted past neglect of church ministration to penal and charitable institutions and praised the union’s work for Catholic rights and aid in New England.
The Boston Catholic Union marks twenty five years with speech by archbishop and reminders of shared heritage. Attendees include Cardinal Archbishop, Catholic Union leaders, and representatives from New York clubs. The event honors historical reforms opening public institutions to the church and notes the union’s goals of fostering civic ties and mutual support.
As toast master Hon Thomas J. Gargan introduces Cardinal Gibbons who asks what the Church in the United States most needs. He urges men of strong conscience and religious conviction who place duty over self interest and endure social ostracism. He cites Christian schools and hospitals as important but secondary to character.
Local boxing program in New England announces fighter Ilham 14 in a training event at Marvard College, highlighting youth boxing initiatives and community sports outreach.
Archbishop Martinelli speaks at a Boston banquet celebrating twenty five years of a Catholic club. He cites Leo XIII and the church’s support for Catholic unions, urges charity harmony and fidelity to church teaching, and affirms the club's role in linking religion and sociability while defending national rights.
Archbishop Williams highlighted the growth of Catholicism in New England from 1826 when Boston had one church and priest to present figures of 1328 priests 3225 religious 12708 children in Catholic schools and about 1 524 000 Catholics in the region. He noted the 25 year history of the Catholic Union and its Pius IX inspired founding.
The gathered speakers trace the Catholic Union origins from Rome and St James parish house at 74 Harvard Street. They urge organized effort to defend Catholic rights promote unity and uplift fellow faithful, while emphasizing ethics science and social mission. Quinn's Orchestra played Te Deum Laudamus as members pledging continued pride in the union's record.
A severe storm caused two deaths in the city. A boy in South Boston was killed by a falling sign and a man in Chelsea perished during the gale. The wind eased into a cold wave with temperatures dropping sharply.
New England Sportsmen, led by Secretary Walter I Hill, expects 1500 members before the Mechanics building show next month, with about 1000 already enrolled. The group draws mainly busy professionals around Boston, planning a show re-creating field and woods life with game, fish, guides, and rustic scenes. Communications to Walter L Hill, Pierce Building, Copley Square, Boston.
In London on February 16 the Irish Parliamentary party chair John Dillon urged a Catholic university in Ireland to remedy long standing educational grievances. Tim Harrington and Healy supported it while Saunderson opposed. Lecky and Balfour weighed in on sectarian access and the proposed reform mirroring Trinity’s Protestant foundation.
At the eighth annual Boys of 61-65 reunion held at the United States Hotel Colonel Parsons state pension agent rejected press criticisms claiming no pension frauds exist in Massachusetts. Rufus A. Soule urged universal service pensions for veterans. Comrade Marden criticized the 1890 law and called for debate before voting.
Three hundred couples joined the thirtieth annual yachtmen ball at Odd Fellows Hall in South Boston. Fred H. Borden directed the event with helpers W. Wallace Kee and George E. Putnam assisting.
Putnam Lodge No 81 I O O F held its thirteenth annual ball at Mechanics Hall last evening with 100 couples present. Charles B Woolley directed the floor with George E Ditmar and aides. Alpha Orchestra provided sing along music. Notables included Mr and Mrs C B Woolley, ex Congressmen Harrison H Atwood and Mrs Atwood, and numerous other members and guests.
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.