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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1910
Page
3
Malden reports a mother, Mrs. Rose Pitzker, saved three children from an attic fire at 430 Cross Street. Morris, 3, started the blaze while seeking marbles. Israel, 2, and Max, 6 months, slept nearby. She carried them to the street through smoke. all survived with no lasting harm. Damages estimated under $200.
Mrs Marguerite Taylor, a 26 year old divorcee once seen with Coleman, vanished from her 74 Pleasant street suite amid rumors of marriage and travel. Bank officials probe Coleman's after hours activity as father Walter Coleman and Cambridge residents fear a wider disappearance.
Officials from National City Bank of Cambridge seek the Kissler Kar Kompany president W L Hallett to verify accounts amid a missing treasurer Coleman who has not been present for over six months. Hallett, tied to W L Hallett Theatrical Teaming, is expected back in Boston today as authorities chase the financial irregularities and possible losses.
Sixty four stockholders share the difference between bank assets and deposits. Twenty two are women, many living outside the state, while Harvard president Charles W Eliot holds 10 shares. Largest holders include Edwin Dresser 161 shares, Velme M Morse 50, Mary J Jones 50, Henry B Pavis 89, J H Goddard 82, and East Cambridge Savings Bank 6 shares. Out of the State stockholders are outside investors and local entities.
A list of individuals from Walpole New Hampshire Princeton New Jersey Hillsboro N H Ann Arbor Michigan Woonsocket Rhode Island Newport New Hampshire Corning New Hampshire Keene New Hampshire Fargo New Hampshire and Providence Rhode Island appears in the notice. The names include Martha Bandell Francis Bradley Clare Buffam Nettle Childs Henry Foote Charles Francis Sarah Fuller Harriet Hazen James Hazen Ellen Haughton Lucy Russell Mary Stratton and Sarah Tufts with affiliations to several towns.
The officers listed include Edwin Dresser as president Frank L Earl as cashier EB Arthur Paul as teller and George W Coleman as book keeper.
Directors Edwin Dresser, George W Gale, Sum Ner Dresser, David A Barber, George E Richardson are listed as the board of the company in the latest organizational notice.
John Lee of 26 Everett Street Charlestown was found guilty in Municipal Court of obstructing a street and railway tracks for over ten minutes while driving a team. Judge Wentworth imposed the fine.
Fire log lists incidents on Savoy street Joseph Berman loss 100 dollars at 2 a.m. and rear of 20 Lawrence street Charlestown. Benjamin Thompson no loss at 1:50 p.m. 129 Malden Street Johnson Marble Co loss 810 at 5:55 p.m. 11:22 p.m. Prison Point Charlestown Boston and Maine Railroad loss 1 percent.
Agent Cash of the Children's Aid Society alleges George Cook alias Freeman kidnapped 12 year old Lydia Amey alias Catherine Freeman on December 2 and has claimed her as his sister. Freeman was shot while attempting to regain possession of the girl on February 13 at Ludlow Centre, injuries leading to White's death.
A newspaper sketch details a poor family living in a ruined home. The father shows no concern for the daughter awaiting possible removal or restitution. The crippled mother and son, two daughters, and a berry-picking subsistence underline the harsh poverty. The girl’s future remains uncertain.
Democrats nominate Mayor Brooks for another term in Cambridge caucus. George W. Long picked by Non-Partisans for mayor. School committee nominees include Mrs. Florence Whitman and James B. Vallelly. Aldermen slate features 10 Democrats led by Barrett and Back. Non-Partisans name William Munroe and 11 others.
Edward Murphy, who was sentenced to 15 years for stealing a five dollar bill and has served since 1904, was pardoned yesterday by Governor Draper following a recommendation from the executive council.
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.