24 Feb 1896
Page 1
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 24, 1896
Page
1
Jordan Marsh Co announces a clearance sale at Mammoth Furniture Store to clear last year’s stock for new spring arrivals. The event starts Monday Feb 24 and runs until all items are sold with hundreds of articles marked down and delivery promises.
A large crowd welcomed Jameson and his troopers at Paddington Station from Plymouth. Spectators cheered as carriages left, with Piccadilly Circus a dense, noisy scene. London praised Jameson while government efforts to arrest him en route proved unfounded.
Sale catalog lists various mahogany parlor pieces discounted from higher prices. Items include inlaid mahogany divans and chairs with reduced figures, reflecting a clear clearance event.
A 24 inch top oak piece, highly polished and equipped with brass feet, valued at $2.25.
Commander Ballington Booth announced to his staff that he would not relinquish command of the Salvation Army in the United States and would not take orders from England. He plans to reorganize the army in the United States on an independent basis, a move met with cheers.
The Standard denies anti British plots to depose President Kruger as he travels to England. Rand and Pretoria unite after the Vrendendorph disaster, aiding victims. Fifteen hundred destitute due to the dynamite blast need long term support. A relief fund of about £100,000 is deemed insufficient.
A party of twenty on Taft's Hill near Queen street in Lyons New York were riding a heavy double riper sled when a guide rope broke at 10 30 PM. The sled piled into a maple tree injuring Ada Richards of Norwich severely with chest fractures and other riders hurt.
Cleveland report says Bartz announces a coalition of leading U S theaters to guarantee thirty weeks of first class attractions per season. The pact goes into effect next August for two years and includes the Hollis and Museum in Boston among others.
Plymouth reports the Harlech Castle bringing 305 troopers from the Jameson raid surrendered to the Boers. Officers, including Dr. Jameson, aboard the Victoria expected later. Troopers describe varying ammunition and Boer fighting methods, with some praising the raid while others condemn the Uitlanders.
Fire at 1806 North Charles street in a fashionable district traps fourteen people. Armiger family, guest Harold Manuel, and several servants perish. Chief McAfee and firemen struggle to rescue victims as flames engulf stairwells and windows.
A finely crafted oak parlor table doubles as a game table with a box frame and drawers for counters and gaming pieces. Its design hides its gaming purpose, offering easy storage for cards dominoes chess and more while maintaining a low price.
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.