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 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1895
Page
2
Passenger traffic notice lists L. Connor A. Kendall as general passenger agent L. Hl. Palmer at 3 Old State House and date Jan 3 1895. The notice specifies cars only with special tickets and excludes Sundays.
The Haverhill shoe strike shifts toward Salem as injunctions sought by Chick Bros. loom. If granted, a citywide walkout could shut every shoe shop within 48 hours, swelling striker ranks by over 2000. Officials forecast injunction approval. leaders vow action to the Supreme Court if needed.
Opening of the Superior Civil Court session hears Chick Bros. boot and shoe makers of Haverhill petition to restrain listed individuals and labor unions from interfering with their business. Defendants and many labor leaders appear. attorneys inform judge they have not yet filed certain motions.
Time and counsel negotiated a delay before a hearing on the injunction bill. Niles and Carr of Lynn represented the plaintiffs, while De Courcey and Peters acted for the defendants. The parties agreed the hearing be held Tuesday morning and the court ordered as such.
The Joint Boot and Shoe Council of Lynn appeals for funds to support striking Ha verhill shoe makers. A committee is appointed to solicit contributions and aid those affected by the strike.
Hartford January 14 In a Hartford Post interview Rev Henry H Kelsey pastor of the Fourth Church and chaplain of the First Regiment Connecticut National Guard confirms claims of dissipation at Camp Bradley Niantic last August He says the state pays guardsmen to attend a military school yearly not to drink and that camp life is wretched and a disgrace He proposes reform starting at the Governor s staff favors regimental encampment urging officers set an example by cutting liquor use and eliminating citizen excursions to camp He backs a legislative inquiry and says testimony can prove drinking revelry and dissipation at guard camps
Labor leaders in Lynn confirm a decisive move by G W Herrick and Co as about fifty workers were discharged on Saturday for resisting a wage and finish quality change. Read miscue, workers were told to seek new work then offered reemployment at revised prices. Most returned once wages were stated.
Nearly 100 women from twenty three Congregational churches met at the Boston Seamen's Friend Society chapel to form the Woman's Seaman's Friend Society. Officer roles were filled including President Mrs Frederick O White, and Miss Anna H Adams as secretary. The constitution was adopted unanimously with several gentlemen becoming honorary members. Captain S S Nickerson aided.
Harry Spaulding faced Boston officers in New Orleans as they presented requisition papers for his return. He greeted Inspector Dugan, said he would go with them without papers, and claimed to have fled through Toronto and New York to Havana to escape pursuit. He neither admitted nor denied guilt during the exchange.
Mrs. Nellie Moses died after a Station 3 raid on 30 Lynde Street. Her husband Edwin A. F. Moses blames Sergeant Lowery and says the fright from the officers’ entry caused her death. He cites inconsistencies in the sergeant’s account and threatens to seek an investigation.
An advertisement warns of an epidemic of St Vitus dance in children caused by weak nerves and urges immediate treatment. It touts Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as the cure, recounting a testimonial from L C Reed about his son Luke. The piece promotes consultation with Dr Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston and asserts free personal or letter advice.
The Boston Police Board announced last night that Patrolman John H. Swan of Charles Town station is dismissed after trials citing untruthfulness leaving the city without permission and neglect of duty. Patrolman James McKenzie of East Boston faces a fifteen day pay deduction for conduct unbecoming an officer. Patrolman Robert D. Merrill of Roxbury Crossing receives a reprimand for neglecting his duties while tending to a sick child.
A visit to East Boston yards reveals hull painting on the J Manchester Haynes and repairs complete for the Josephine Ellicott. Gitana receives white hull work and coppering ahead of a West Indies cruise while Berks unloads coal at York’s dock. Plans for a large new Border street coal shed, Fireboat 44 construction progress, and repairs on the barkentine Hancock are noted, with ship Norris overdue from Philadelphia and harbor casualties from several vessels. Chinese exclusion affects the Olive T Whittier steward, ice shipments from Kennebec begin, and a 110 foot Weymouth barge launches at Kennebunkport. Boiler work for Nantucket steamer in Boston precedes March arrival. Walter W. Rasin frostbite incident and Walbridge Souther wreck passengers ride the Seneca to New York. The Landsman.
Special treasury agents probing the herring controversy spent hours with Collector Pew in Gloucester and departed for Boston where they will continue inquiries for several days.
A women’s gathering will be held in Park Street Church vestry on Wednesday January 16 at 2 30 pm. Mrs A Su Prindle will address attendees drawing on seventeen years of noble work for girls with other distinguished speakers. One participant will share observations from a distant land. The meeting is open to all women and free of charge.
The American Wringer Co located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension, city manufacturers of wringers, mangles, spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and handle orders by mail with prompt service. Telephone Tremont 74.
H Mais a hair dresser has removed to No 46 Temple Place, up one flight.
The Boston School Board renewed Fred G. Pettigrove as president at its Mason Street rooms. New members Judge George C. Adams George W. Anderson Archibald T. Davison M J Sullivan and Gustav Liebman joined. Pettigrove urged more school space and urged Legislature action to borrow outside the debt limit. Officers elected Phineas Bates secretary William J Porter auditing clerk Alvah H Peters messenger James A McDonald treasurer. Board adjourned to Thursday.
A suspected professional from New York, William Amsden of 24, was caught in the act at G. Be. Homer’s 45 Winter Street store yesterday. He allegedly selected diamonds, pocketed two valued at 15 dollars, dropped the first into display, and was arrested with a gold hunting case watch suspected of theft.
The New England Watch and Ward Society reports 22 convictions against houses of ill fame, gamblers, and immorality purveyors, with $755 in fines and six imprisonments. It lauds Boston Police for six months of steady action closing such places and limiting street solicitation, while noting debates on hardship for workers and the need for supportive shelters and reform.
Complimentary tickets for Mr. GF D Paine's stereopticon lecture on Personal Experiences and Queer Lights in Japan are available by applying at the clerk's offices in the Hotels Vendome and Brunswick.
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.