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 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1908
Page
4
An anonymous letter received by police appears to implicate a per son in the January murder of Mrs Lena Whitmore. The writer claims to have accompanied the victim and felled her with blows, then suggests she drowned herself after realizing her clothes were removed. Police note handwriting matches letters said to be from Whitmore after death. Experts will compare all letters.
President condemns open disputes within the Navy over hospital ship command and naval construction debates. He urges adherence to civilian masters for hospital ships and warns that disrespectful conduct harms naval efficiency and public trust. Admiral Brownson plans a South Carolina duck hunting trip after departure from Washington.
The Winthrop Congregational Church of Charlestown celebrated its 75th anniversary with a public afternoon program featuring a musical number and sermons by Rev. Langley B. Sears Rev. Albert Parker Fitch Rev. Walcott Brooks and other Charlestown clergy. The church originated as an offshoot of the First Parish Church which itself marked a 275th anniversary two weeks earlier. When organized on January 9 1833 the original 44 members included 14 men and 21 women from First Parish.
In East Boston a young Italian man Costanzo killed the mysterious woman believed to be his lover and then committed suicide. Mrs. Brewer, a friend of the dead girl, had arranged the arrangement at the house. The killer had been jealous of the girl’s relations with Fred Morel and Raffel De Cara, who visited the parlor that noon.
In East Boston a man named Costanzo shot a woman in her apartment after a quarrel over jealousy. He then shot himself and later died in hospital. The woman died at a nearby drug store after being rushed there by a bystander. Authorities seek the girl’s identity and her relation to Costanzo and others in the household.
Washington January 5 Thirteen photographs from life illustrating hair raising horsemanship form a unique exhibit sent to Congress by direction of the President to accompany recommendations for betterment in army riding. The pictures contrast European officers superior riding with American methods as shown by scenes of an Italian cavalryman atop a 20 foot cliff and German and French officers in obstacle and hunt contexts.
Local notes report farewell gift for Rev. John O Connell from St. Marys Church Ladies Aid in Brookfield. Workers at H B Brigham Shoe Co in Westboro being recalled but half still out. Sightings in Grafton Clinton and Winchendon note a near 98th birthday, a death at 68, a Bolton widow passing at 79.8, and Criterion Club officers elected at West Sutton annual meeting.
An Orangeine powder product marketed to battle head ache neuralgia all pain cold symptoms grip blues and indigestion. The ad emphasizes fast action and broad symptom coverage for diverse ailments.
Bromo Gunn the 20 year old East Boston baseball star signs to play with the New Orleans Southern league team next season. He has been a fan favorite in Noddle Isle and will man the outfield for New Orleans after starring as a home run hitter and versatile fielder.
Desperate after a doctor failed to heal leg ulcers, Mrs Lutmann of 110 Castle Street Boston treated sores herself using X Zalia. The liquid from X Zalia Corp'n of Boston reduced soreness and cured the varicose ulcers.
A wall section of a brick building at Sterling street and Shawmut avenue toppled into the street yesterday. The unoccupied upper tenements and lower stores sustained damage but no injuries occurred. Police cordoned off the site. owners are George A. Avery of 699 Washington street.
Matt Halpin denounces the Boston Athletic Association and accuses it of collusion with the Greater New York Irish American Athletic Club amid the draw for the next Olympic team. He questions the B A A’s athletic standing and its role in funding Athens bound athletes. George Brown defends the B A A and notes over $3000 raised to cover team expenses.
The Ananias Whopper Company and its victim J. J. Jeffries are referenced as coarse in work and a soft smile amid a wintry blast is noted as readable in yesterday’s scene. The piece hints at upcoming events in indoor track and a developing rivalry.
A colorful, devoutly old fashioned summary riffs on seasonable sports from the frozen world with references to William Squires a rough encounter in the ring Attell and Moran boxing notes Gans Johnson Hickman and a dash of race color controversy plus a Indianapolis baseball manager signing a gentleman of color and broader concerns about boxing hockey and chess in a provincial sports pages column.
The article links tuberculosis to economic impact, noting factory efforts to improve sanitary conditions and educate workers. It discusses a home remedy for coughs using glycerine, Virgin Oil of Pine, and whiskey, advising readers to buy genuine pine oil from Leach Chemical Co. and warning against adulterated substitutes.
Dorchester English High must show speed to defeat East Boston as league play heats up in the Boston High School series. Captain Cronin leads the Blue and Blue against Dorchester on Wednesday while Roxbury High visits Boston Latin in the Y division and Charlestown meets Commercial in the X division to shake last place.
On inauguration day city government members are urged to be punctual amid past delays. Mayors Samuel A. Green to Nathan Matthews are invited. Notables from business and labor groups will attend. Timothy J. Sullivan will call the Common Council to order.
Thirty inaugurals including Boston will be held today as Mayors across the Commonwealth face a day of renewed interest. John F. Hurley of Salem seeks re election after earlier terms in 1901 and 1903, marking his return to the public spotlight amid municipal reform discussions.
A vacant sik? No. The 100 pound paperweight contest pits Johnny Conlon of Chicago against Kid Murphy of New York with a large field of challengers. Eddie Curtis of the local scene and Tommy Kennessey of St. Louis are among top contenders in the crowded division.
George J. Whitten Camp No 1 United Spanish War Veterans will install officers tonight at headquarters 1151 Washington street. A fire at 977 Tremont street Roxbury caused over 100 dollars damage. Matthew Cummings AOH national president presides at Irish Industrial Exhibit opening in New York. Little Mary Mulholland severely burned remains on dangerous list at City Hospital. Idaho Social Club to hold second annual ball at Winthrop Hall Dorchester with over 400 expected.
New York readers report a ruby spaniel named Ruby owned by Mrs. Herbert L. Constable of 72 West Forty-eighth Street vanished the day after Tabby the cat joined the household.
W T Burns writes of severe cold and nervousness improving with Vinol a tonic claimed to boost appetite ease cough and restore strength. Ad promotes Vinol as not a patent medicine containing cod liver oil elements with iron and offers money back if unsatisfied at five Riker Jaynes Drug Stores in Boston.
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.