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
Jan 05, 1917
Page
7
Promotion notes Filene made goods as closest to mother made quality. Describes full skirts with box pleats deep hems and sturdy fabrics like gingham and chambray. Emphasizes careful sewing and distinctive styles in a compact domestic fashion notice.
In Municipal Civil Court Judge Dowd awards Mrs Annie Plodzinski $100 after Paul Zedlies cannot explain how a diamond from her late husband’s ring was replaced with glass. Plodzinski testified she loaned the ring after sharing a mourning period and that Zedlies also owed her $60 for a watch and chain.
The Boston YWCA will shift its headquarters February 1 from 68 Warren Street to a 15-room Beacon Street dwelling, leased for three years, to sustain work among businesswomen. A central committee led by Mrs. John Bryane is raising funds to cover the first year’s expenses over 316,000 and recruit 2,000 new members, aided by a Park Street Church mass meeting of the Council Girls.
Thomas J. Farrell of South Sudbury was held in $400 bonds until Jan. 11 when arraigned in Waltham court yesterday charged with driving an automobile while under the influence of liquor. Farrell, 19, was driving an automobile truck that collided with a machine owned by Thomas A. Crimmins of West Newton and driven by John Fitzpatrick.
Mary Green won a $500 judgment in a breach of promise case against Bartley Casey. Judge Hardy presided in the without-jury session of the Superior Court after both sides presented their arguments and Green testified.
Howard N. Hurley resigns as chairman of the Federal Trade Commission to return to Chicago business. He leaves February 1 as Vice Chairman Harris takes over. he denies disputes with fellow commissioners and cites personal business as the reason for stepping down.
The whaleback steamer Bay Port, carrying 2300 tons of coal from Norfolk, sank near Sagamore bridge in the Cape Cod canal. Owners have abandoned her and withdrawn the writ of injunction against canal officials who planned to remove the sunken hull to restore waterway traffic.
The fishing schooner Common wealth returned to harbor with half mast flag as a mourning emblem for Joseph Daly 28 a Newfoundland native drowned Christmas Day off Cape Shore when his dory capsized in heavy seas.
Miss Dorothy Kendall daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry H Kendall of 876 Beacon street Newton Centre wed Horace Whitney Hall youngest son of J H W Hall a former Cambridge mayor. The ceremony was at First Baptist Church Newton Centre conducted by Rev Emory W Hunt with matron of honor Mrs Edwin Haskell Schell and best man Henry Bass Hall. Bridesmaids included Phoebe F Perry Lois Bailey Helen Chapin and Priscilla Ordway. Flower pages were Charles Whitney Kendall and Norma Kendall. The bride a Radcliffe 1912 graduate and active in Newton society. the groom a graduate of M A C and Harvard School of Forestry.
Six Richardson children of 1476 Washington Street appeal for help locating Waggie the long haired black and tan Yorkshire terrier who has been missing for a week. The dog, owned by Mrs. Margaret Richardson, is easily spotted by a constantly wagging tail as Isabelle Richardson leads the search.
A 70 foot monster Christmas tree surrounded by thousands of American soldiers was brought to the Greater Boston Red Cross yesterday. General Pershing sent thanks on behalf of U S Army expedition into Mexico for the gifts and support.
Chicago grain export activity today topped all prewar records with an estimated 8,000,000 bushels. A brief price drop to 61 8 a bushel followed Washington reports of a Wilson plan to end hostilities. Transatlantic buyers bought aggressively, offsetting most losses as rallies followed export purchases.
Chelsea's new chief of police Corydon Hewey closed the gambling houses in operation for two years. Mayor Willard ordered a full list of suspected places from the force, and the resulting count astonished citizens and even police.
A letter to the Post laments the decline of authentic Boston baked beans and urges Superintendent Crowley to publish his recipe. The writer notes thirty years past the dish’s popularity, criticizes modern restaurant imitations, and calls for a movement to revive real New England baked beans in Boston.
Newburyport reports a settlement with James V. Felker bondsmen for an $86,000 default as city treasurer in 1906. A total of 16 bondsmen across estates and receiverships contributed $1,550, with $80,000 covered by liability and questions over certain parties’ ability to pay.
Jan 4 report from Newburyport says workers at the G W Richardson Comb Company walked out after the firm refused a 15 percent raise. Most strikers are Polish. police stood by but no trouble occurred as others planned to join later.
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.