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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1898
Page
5
Vast New York crowd pays $15 for seats to watch President McKinley dine with manufacturers and nonmanufacturers alike. Describes the meal setting, attire, prayer by Dr MacArthur, and a vivid comparison of the President’s appearance to Napoleon.
Guests pinned boutonnieres while President McKinley wore a boutonniere below. He drank wine and ate oysters as Rev. Dr. MacArthur offered invocation. McKinley studied faces, leaning right, with a painting of himself behind.
President McKinley enjoys a formal dinner in New York with guests including Warner Miller General H L Burnett and Judge Baldwin. He reveals a fondness for claret, laughs at Judge Howland's stories, and shares a varied discussion on currency trade and tariffs.
The narrator hides in a servant’s room in Brighton after the attack, scavenging biscuit to quell hunger. He wrestles with memories of killing the rector, fear of Martians, and concern for his wife as dawn paints the sky and the road shows signs of panic.
A narrator meets a scarred artilleryman in a ruined landscape near Concord as they discuss the fall of humanity. They confirm Martians operate from Boston and Allston, claim flying machines, and declare people are like ants facing annihilation with little hope of survival.
Police guard M'Kinley New York report says the Windsor Hotel displayed the presidential flag this morning as officials examine security and ceremonial steps following the event.
The Limerick Club held its third annual banquet at the United States Hotel, featuring reminiscences of the Maine village and reunions of New England natives. Prominent guests included Dr. Charles H. Bangs and ex Mayor Elihu B. Hayes. officers were elected with John Hasty as president and Elizabeth Winkley as secretary.
The Imperial Club in Pittsfield Maine held its annual meeting and banquet at the Lancey House with about fifty members attending. Fred Ames of Boston presided as president and Albert Benjamin of Boston was toastmaster for postprandial exercises.
Friends of Mr J P Curtin dispute a police statement alleging his arrest for stealing 44 dollars during a sleigh ride at Brighton. They say the man arrested was a different youth and there was no reason for suspicion against Curtin. Curtin is a Boston shipping clerk not a hack driver.
Catarrh and colds relieved in 10 to 60 minutes says ad for Dr Agnew Catarrhal Powder. A blower puff diffuses powder through nasal passages and promises instant relief and permanent cure. Contact 62 Bromfield Street and 1129 Washington Street for purchase at 50 cents.
R G Dun reports January demand strong with wool purchases by mills signaling confidence in future output. Boots and shoes shipments climbed 16 percent from last year, while leather costs stay high and iron orders grow. Failures numbered 342 in the U S and 34 in Canada.
Bradstreet's New York summary notes favorable trade conditions outweighing negatives US wide. Storms slowed merchandise movement yet demand for seasonal goods rose, with higher prices, strong bank clearings, fewer failures, and continued wheat corn and flour exports. Cotton goods show modest improvement as steel markets firm.
Judge Holmes ordered notice to policy holders to show cause why auditor’s report should not be approved. The report states a 1.40 percent assessment is required now to cover company expenses, in addition to prior assessments since the receiver was appointed.
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.