Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1897

Page

2

Wife Vanishes Leaving Family in Tears and Loss

John B. Anderson, a 45 year old Naples native and mason foreman, reports his wife Mary P. Anderson has deserted him with their three children. Missing are about 500 to 900 dollars, clothes, and even their razors. A young man named Zanella is also missing and linked to the affair. Authorities expect a warrant as Anderson searches for his wife in Providence and Walpole, Mass.

John B. Anderson Post Cross Street Anderson Congress Street Atlantic Avenue New Tufts Hetle Mary P. Anderson Johanna Ja ®Paro Portland Thad Zanella Walpole Mass

Water Front Notes on Vessels and Trade in 1890s

Curio bill of lading from 1750 sails into Norfolk collection. Me builder C F Brown receives iron keel for a 38 foot yacht for William Hall of Portland. Cypress bound Antwerp to Baltimore damaged at St Michaels. Belgium crew missing then found safe at Dover. Towboat Plymouth changes captaincy. Mayflower lighthouse tender contract set at 72000 dollars. Myrtle to be moved. Macduff returns from Rio and Lord Dufferin sails toward Montevideo. Only 139 full rigged sailing vessels fly the US flag. Searsport natives own a notable share. Roanoke Bath is largest at 3400 tons. Eliza Adams smallest at 388 tons. Ship losses since 1893 total sixty eight. Lepanto arrives. Captain Grafton from Kildonan aboard.目的. The Bram trial discussed along wharves. daylight cited as best light by an old coast pilot. Canada liner departs with Michael Hickey farewells. THE LANDSMAN.

New York Boston Martha Hannah Norfolk C. F. Brown Pulpit Harbor Bangor William Hall Cypress B. Galbraith Antwerp Baltimore St. Michael's Bayonne Ushant Dover Kendrick Plymouth Central Railroad of New Jersey Bernard Smith Myrtle Macduff Rio Janeiro Lord Dufferin Montevideo Melbourne Searsport Roanoke Bath New Bedford Eliza Adams Bearpark Hull Eng Jacob Edwin Grafton Montreal Kildonan Bordeaux Dakar Congo Grafton Annapolis N.S Bram Portland Canada Queenstown Liverpool Michael Hickey Hickey

Bryn Mawr Postoffice Robbed of Cash and Stamps

The Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania post office inside the railroad station was robbed last night, with $2000 in cash and $75 in stamps taken. Police are investigating the theft.

Bryn Mawr Penn

Bank cashier at Lebanon National Bank shoots self

James M. Gossler, 54, cashier of Lebanon National Bank, attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head. He lived through the night but is not expected to recover, with ill health suspected as the cause. He has long held a clean reputation and once led a large Sunday school class.

Lebanon Penn James M. Gossler Lebanon National Bank Gosslet Philadelphia

Peace With Chili Rehabilitates Chilean Claim Commission

Secretary Olney and Chilean minister Senor Gana have nearly closed talks to revive the Chilean Claim Commission. The body to meet in October will review seventeen American claims and two Chilean counterclaims, including Italia capture. The accord aims to ease lingering friction after the Baltimore affair and restore cordial ties.

Washington Olney Senor Gana Chili United States Baltimore

Lynn Bakery Safe Blown During Overnight Burglary

The Josiah Fitz bakery on George Street was entered last night and the safe blown open with giant powder. Bystanders saw smoke and alarmed the building. burglars fled, leaving the safe content and their kit. Inspectors Rowe and Wells net three men at Russell's lodging house named Jack Flynn Fred Hartland and Patrick McCarthy on suspicion though they doubt the men acted. One burglar may have injured an arm in the blast.

Lynn Josiah Fitz George Street Rowe and Wells Mrussell Market Street Jack Flynn Fred Hartland Patrick McCarthy

Jesse's Mother Seeks Liberty for Long‑Imprisoned Son

Mrs. Pomeroy, mother of Jesse, in a Neponset avenue store, defends her son who has spent twenty two years in solitary confinement for a murder committed at age fourteen. She says he acts from a desire for freedom and that he is sane, well educated, and not cruel, hoping the case will be resolved by due process.

Jesse Reformatory Reform School

Iowa Governor Faces Contempt in National Guard Battle

Des Moines reports Judge Spurrier ordered Governor Drake to commission John R. Prime as brigadier in command of the Iowa National Guard First Brigade. Prime, elected twice, challenges Adjutant-General Wright and exerts mandamus to compel the commission. Contempt risk looms if defied. Prime plans to oust James A. Guest.

Desmoines Drake John R. Prime Iowa National Guard Prime Wright James A. Guest Guest Spurrier

Fight in Jerusalem church sparks clashes at Holy Sepulchre

Official reports from Jerusalem describe a violent confrontation between Roman Catholics and Orthodox Greek worshippers at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on January 6. The dispute over entry through a door led to a fight lasting until Turkish authorities intervened. Several were injured, with no confirmed deaths.

Constantinople Jerusalem Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Pride of the Army Arrives for Madison Square Garden Tourney

Captain Dodd and fifty Cavalry Troop F members from Fort Ethan Allen Burlington Vermont arrive in New York for the big military tournament at Madison Square Garden. The Pride of the Army rides down Fifth Avenue to the Garden amid a large crowd. Local guardsmen stand by in street clothes due to police interference fears.

New York Dodd Cavalry Troop F Fort Ethan Allen Burlington Twenty-first Infantry Madison Square Garden Fifth Avenue National

Parade Music Ban Noted by Captain Dodd

The depot official informed Captain Dodd that music would not be allowed in the parade but did not take further action or interfere with the event.

X Rays Show Pulmonary Tuberculosis Detection

At the French Academy of Sciences meeting, Professor Ch Bouchard reports pleural effusion can obscure radioscopic images, revealing dark spots and light areas that track with effusion absorption. He notes apex condensation and incipient infiltration, with radioscopy aligning with percussion and auscultation in diagnosing tuberculosis.

French Academy of Sciences Ch. Bouchard

Prof Newcomb Honored by Russian Academy of Science

The Russian Academy elects Professor Simon Newcomb of the U S Naval Observatory as an honorary member. His portrait hangs at Pulkova Observatory, with the 1887 order to include portraits of famed astronomers. Lord Kelvin and Lord Rayleigh also receive the same honor.

ST. Petersburg Russian Academy of Science Simon Newcomb Washington United States Naval Observatory

Fire Strikes Richmond Block and Lumber Yards in Buffalo

A fire at the Richmond block in Buffalo caused $150,000 in damage to the building and contents, with Altman & Co. as occupants and about $175,000 insured on stock. The owner is Jewett M. Richmond. A second blaze at Haines & Co. lumber yards produced a $50,000 loss, insured. Three firefighters were overcome by smoke and hospitalized.

Buffalo N. Y Richmond Altman & Co Jewett M. Richmond Haines & Co

Trifling Fires Reported Across Several Local Buildings

Fire alarms traced to multiple small blazes and incidents across Boston area addresses. Notable events include a minor entryway fire at 35 Lowell street owned by Jacob Cohen with $10 damage, spontaneous combustion at Brookline Gas Light Company sites, and several lamp and stove incidents causing modest losses.

Lowell Street Jacob Cohen Brookline Gas Light Company Cambridge Street Brighton Hampden Street Roxbury Catherine Drury J. Cohen H. Chansky Bellingham Street Chelsea Grove Street

Fire at Stanwood's Point Burns Summer House and Barn

A summer house and barn at Stanwood's Point West Gloucester burned today. They belonged to George H. Somes of Saville Somes & Co Boston. Loss estimated at 3900 dollars. Adjacent summer house of Charles H. Pew caught fire but was saved by firefighters. Suspected incendiary act.

Gloucester Stanwood's Point George H. Somes Saville, Somes & Co Boston Charles H. Pew

Fire Hits Brockton Shoe Factory in Suspected Arson

A blaze in the second story of a Brockton shoe factory owned by Warren Copeland and occupied by James O'Donnell started in a closet. Loss was small. No clue to the incendiary. Nearby factories increased risk, but rapid fire department action limited damage.

Brockton Warren Copeland James O’donnell

Professor Falb Bedridden in Berlin Distress Fund Launched

Professor Rudolph Falb the noted Vienna meteorologist lies bed-ridden in Berlin with his wife and five children in extreme destitution. Berlin scientists have started a relief fund for the family.

Berlin Rudolph Falb Vienna

Life Guard praised by ministers and doctors in Boston ad

Rev Dr Br G Seymour, longtime Ruggles Street Church pastor, endorses Life Guard from Dr Thomas P Shaw of Lowell. The remedy, used for throat and lung diseases, is said to cure colds prevent pneumonia and arrest la grippe. Pills cost 50 cents a bottle and contain no morphine or quinine.

Ruggles Street Boston American Baptist Publication Society Thomas P. Shaw Lowell Harvard Medical School Massachusetts Medical Society la Grippe

Galvin Smiles. Lomasney's Hold Over Hendricks Club

A Post reporter pursues statements from Senator Lomasney at the Hendricks Club near Union Depot. The club, a hub of his bailiwick, hosts supporters as the journalist seeks insight into Galvin’s favorable opportunity. The scene emphasizes Lomasney’s influence and local political currency.

Galvin Post Mr. Lomasney Hendricks Club Union Depot Bailiwick

Senator Lomasney declines to discuss clerkship fight

In a quiet room off a Casey Street office, Senator Lomasney talked with a reporter but refused to discuss politics or the Republican clerkship struggle. He denied warlike talk, saying he would not discuss caucus nominating battles and claimed he is not a city official.

Casey Mr. Lomasney Republican Party Galvin Caucus Gilpatric

Local clerkship politics shuffle and silence rule

In a tense exchange, reporters press on whether Galvin or Gilpatrick will win the clerkship. Lomasney dodges questions, citing caution and silence while presenting a scrapbook of past coverage. Galvin later expresses confidence in re election with no new developments.

American Wringer Company Advertisement in Boston

The American Wringer Company offers wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers at 13 and 15 Broadway Extension and 29 and 31 Cornhill Boston. Repairs are provided and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.

American Wringer Company Broajdway Cornhill Boston Bissell Tremont

Wife is shot by husband in South Boston

Annie M Tinker lies in City Hospital after a 22 caliber revolver shot from Herbert Tinker of 181 H Street. He faces an assault with a dangerous weapon charge as neighbors report nightly quarrels. He was detained by Station 12 officers after returning home and leaving, then being taken into custody.

Herbert Tinker H Street Boston Annie M City Hospital Tinker George W. White White Station 12

Ex-Convicts Focus At Massachusetts Prison Association Meeting

The seventh anniversary of the Massachusetts Prison Association drew a full Arlington Street Church audience. Speakers included Henry Parkman, chairman of the Prison Commission, Rev. J. M. Pullman, D. D., and Joseph F. Scott, reformatory superintendent, who read his Story of John about a inmate’s progress from admission to discharge.

Massachusetts Prison Association Arlington Street U Jion Henry Parkman Prison Commission J. M. Pullman Joseph F. Scott Massachusetts Reformatory John Reformatory Joseph G. Thorp Mr. Parkman D. D

British steamers report groundings near Nieuwediep and Las Palmas

The John Bright from Galveston to Holland grounded at Nieuwediep today but was towed off and proceeded. The Glenesk from San Francisco grounded entering Las Palmas harbor and was towed off. it sustained serious damage with five ballast tanks flooded and a hole in the hull, though cargo likely undamaged. It will be surveyed.

London John Bright Galveston Holland Nieuwediep Glenesk San Francisco Las Palmas Gran Canaria

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Anderson Gennaro Zanella Lot Gossler Division 25 Wells Memorial Hall William J. Cronin M. P. O'Connor Edward McCawley J. W. Corliss E. J. O'Leary John F. Ahearn Thomas J. Kelly Sentinel C. J. Crowley J. Fitzgibbons William O’connor Howard M. Powers D. J. Clifford D. J. McCarthy J. P. Quigley Thomas Donahue Andrew Malley J. J. Connolly John J. McNally P. F. McGuire Stephen Bagnell Peter Judge William S. Ryan James Mantle John B. O'Higgins Cronin Cotillion Hall Messrs. Mantle O'Higgins Carroll Hall Francis Cassidy John Ki. O'Higgins B. A. McLaughlin John Dolan Patrick McMonamy James Kenny John Waters Patrick Brodbine John Cassidy P. A. Foley Captain Murray Frank Foley B. A. McLoughlin John Crowley Patrick A. Foley Felix Gallagher Daniel J. Cotter Michael O'Sullivan Patrick J. McDonough John L. O'Sullivan Patrick Mahan William A. Ryan Hood Plilis Jesse's Iowa England Albert Chemical Co Station A John Wedderburn & CO Dept. G Washington,d. C Bouchard Prof. Newcomb Prof Falb Bedridden Nubia Calcutta A. W. Wheeler & CO Hanover St American House BR. G. Seymour Senator Lomasney Mrs. Tinker Er Tsband Blindee MR. Tinker Natick George E. Bliss Board of Selectmen Bright Pearl Street Mr. Bliss Parker Royal Arch Meriden Lodge A. F A. M A. J. Fuller American Medical Association Bath Board of Trade James Wilson Bros Tremont Row Flowers J. Newman & Sons Tremont ST Washington, DC
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication