Described as Most Remarkable Man in His City
A local report presents a man hailed as the most remarkable figure in the city for his deeds and public service. Neighbors mention his charitable works and leadership roles improving community life.
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 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1901
Page
4
A local report presents a man hailed as the most remarkable figure in the city for his deeds and public service. Neighbors mention his charitable works and leadership roles improving community life.
British warship Sybil anchors at Lambert's Bay landing bluejackets and guns. Hertzog mass 700 crosses Roggeveld toward Ceres and Worcester. Another 600 Boers reach the Doortn River near Calvinia. Refugees flee to Picquetberg road as bondsmen and whites consider joining. A 200 strong commando crossed the Orange River at Aliwal and was repulsed on the Aliwal Wodehouse Barkley frontier.
Worcester Republican city committee issued a formal call for the Republican mayoralty caucuses to be held on a Thursday evening.
Dr Wilson claims a radical permanent cure for deafness defective eyesight and catarrh with no ear drums used in treatment. Office fee ten dollars payable within three months after a perfect cure. Free consultations by mail and one month free treatment for the first 500 visitors in person at 18 Boston Street Boston.
John F. Hurley Salem’s chief executive, famed as the most talked of mayor in Massachusetts, ends his first week in office confident in reforms. The piece highlights his charity, frugality, coffee habit, theater interest, and noted personal ties, including Miss Mary Anderson as a former protegé and court-linked wages dispute.
In a frank interview with a Postman, Salem Mayor John F. Hurley discusses his inaugural remarks, distrust of secrets, and commitment to reform. He vows to back a cooperative aldermanic board, enforce laws, and pursue social reforms while maintaining personal honesty and caution about enemies. He recalls wartime service and a lifelong habit of public, direct action.
Major John McBride arrives in Boston to speak at Hollis Street Theatre on Sunday Feb 24 in support of South African war widows and orphans. Miss Maud Gonne will accompany him. committees from the United Irish Societies arrange the reception with a long list of Boston and vicinity leaders.
The article argues climate change does not cure catarrh, which is present in all regions. It promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as an internal remedy reaching the blood through the stomach, claiming effectiveness against head throat bronchial and stomach catarrh. A Columbus Ohio testimonial from Mr. A RR Fernbank supports its safety and usefulness for family use.
West Point cadets testifying before a congressional committee described hazing and fights among fourth and upper classmen. Cadet Spaulding testified about the Keller Booz bout and timekeeping while others named include Carroll, Carpenter, Barry, and Evans as cases of severe hazing and related hospitalizations.
Mr. and Mrs. James MecF Morrison marked twenty five years of marriage with a two hour reception. Nearly 300 guests, lavish flowers, and gifts valued at least twenty five thousand dollars filled the Roxbury home. The couple were surrounded by family including daughters Miss Lilla Morrison and Miss Alice Prendergast and were watched by Special Officers Kempton and Wragg as an orchestra played.
Testimony reveals two attackers including Cadet Stoeckery in a hazing incident on a West Point encampment. Cadet Meyer intervened, Carpenter fell ill but recovered, and Cadet DeArmond described the episode and pepper sauce use. Congressmen press for full facts as the inquiry proceeds.
London dispatch from Pretoria dated January 10 reports Boer forces attacked Machadodorp but were driven off before dawn. Jerzog's commando nears Sutherland Cane Colony. Settle moves to head him off. In the midland and east Boers split into small groups, some heading north, others hiding in mountains northwest of Jamestown.
A table shows 80 percent plus Massachusetts towns and cities by government census figures for 1880, 1890, and 1909. Big urban areas near Boston post the largest proportional gains while distant small towns lag. Riverett rises from 1880 to 1900 by about sixfold.
The Republican city committee may meet next week to elect a chairman and officers amid tensions. President Swallow delays date awaiting reports on ill Jesse M. Gove and A P Russell poised to succeed Swallow. Russell likely becomes president. Gove would wield influence, possibly pushing for Wheeler’s removal. Mayor Hart hints at no immediate Wheeler reappointment. Wheeler remains a holdover past his term, with May as the official end.
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.