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 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1916
Page
5
John F. Moors of the Finance Commission reports Mayor Curley will address a civic group in Back Bay today to claim Boston is not ruled by descendants of famine-era Irish immigrants. The remark frames a broader political statement amid the moors discussion.
In a heated exchange, the mayor says the Mayflower could not hold all, while speaker Moors prompts discussion. Critics highlight Irish heritage figures like Myles Standish and a Boston witch incident, and pledge a two hour fact gathering for a full statement.
Allied warships bombarded Dedeaghatch on Tuesday, causing considerable damage. A train was destroyed and several storehouses were set afire, according to a Saloniki despatch to Reuters Telegram Company.
Bargain sale at 662-672 Washington Street corner Beach offers men’s suits discounted from $18 to $9.75. Options include pencil stripes fancy worsteds banjo stripes plain browns and blacks.
Warm genuine Scotch heathers black kerseys meltons and rough shet lands emergency. Every $25 suit or overcoat reduced to $11 at Harrison Company's great mark down sale. 662 672 Washington street corner Beach.
Incomparable suits in worsteds stripes checks plaids and plain colors including black brown tan and olive. Up-to-date models offered during a great mark-down sale at 662-672 Washington Street corner Beach.
Former Secretary of State Robert Bacon calls for united action to defend law and order against a modern war machine that endangers weaker nations and spreads terror, urging moral, spiritual and material forces to end the conflict.
A call to arm the American people against a looming need to fight was voiced today at the first congress of the National Security League. The speeches drew enthusiastic applause from several hundred manufacturers, publicists, merchants, lawyers and other attendees.
Robert Bacon urges a nationwide awakening to defend America with readiness and emergency strength. Theodore Roosevelt is cheered as his sister reads a letter opposing the continental army. Colonel Roosevelt condemns passive diplomacy after submarine warfare losses. Maude Wetmore argues mothers must raise boys to military service. Luke E Wright notes a shift from soft diplomacy to firmer action.
The speaker argues for strong U S readiness after the European conflict to uphold the Monroe doctrine and defend national pride. He warns England might retaliate if American trade is disrupted, calling the current program a small but needed first step.
E H Sothern will quit stage at season end and move with Mrs Sothern to Warwickshire England to make a permanent home. He plans study time and a renewed run in If I Were King before retirement, ending his acting career with the revival.
An aerial superdreadnought under construction in a U S factory for a belligerent European power is described by Albert Santos-Dumont. It surpasses all prior craft by sixfold, cruising 600 miles at 75 mph with a crew of three. It uses six 160 hp motors and one 40 hp, carries 5250 pounds of fuel and 3000 pounds of ammo, is armored, and features a nine centimeter shell firing aeroplane gun. It spans 133 feet with three planes.
One of the era’s finest dancers from Sergei Diaghileff’s Russian Ballet now in New York and soon Boston visits. Flore de Revalles stars as Zobeide in Scheherazade, noted for her height, Bakst costumes, and consummate acting and dancing skill.
Rome January 20 Montenegrin government notified Italy that fighting with Austrian forces has restarted along the entire front. King Nicholas remains with the army to organize Montenegro's defences after rejecting Austria's terms.
Theodore Roosevelt addressed the National Conference on Americanization in Philadelphia praising German efficiency and workers’ care while denouncingGermany's alleged disregard for international humanity. He urged strong national unity, military training in schools, stricter corporate controls, and a duty to aid Belgium and other nations in crisis. He warned against hyphenated Americanism and urged devotion to pure Americanism.
The Metropolitan Opera House hosted a two day session addressing immigration problems. Representatives from multiple organizations discussed policies, impacts on communities, and possible reforms. The event underscored ongoing concerns and sought collaborative solutions from attendees and observers.
Mrs. Edwin Payne age 86 hanged herself and two young children in Alloway hamlet three miles south of Lyons New York. Three separate clothes lines connected to a ceiling hook were used in the family home this afternoon.
The legislative committee on military affairs backed a bill to move the Second Corps of Cadets from infantry to artillery in the state militia. Officers testified that enlisted men agreed to the transfer led by Major Thorndike D. How and Captains Perkins, Redmond, Taylor, and Waldon.
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.