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
Jul 04, 1908
Page
4
City treasurer reports payrolls last month rose by 16963.76 over June 1907 despite mass suspensions. About 1000 suspensions since Mayor Hibbard took office. Payroll June 1908: 1,834,676.47 vs 1,817,712.69 last year. first six months show mixed savings and increases. Mayor Hibbard at Provincetown with family, planning Faneuil Hall ceremony.
Mayor Hibbard defends administration while defending proposed department consolidation. He cites $1,000,000 savings, a pending $250,000 appropriation for streets, and a $500,000 rise in state taxes. He praises department heads and voices openness to potential charter changes and a single or dual chamber system. He confirms running for reelection as a Republican.
Brookline Republicans held an Independence Day open house with boxing exhibitions attended by over 400 residents. William Craig and Dr Everett Bowker watched two three round bouts as Louis and Frank Kennedy fought first then Ray Kennedy faced William Kennedy with wins for Louis and Ray.
The 18 foot pleasure launch Merry Widow owned by Harry R. Holton was sunk yesterday afternoon when the Clyde line freighter Katahdin struck it while maneuvering near Lewis wharf. The accident occurred as the Katahdin moved, damaging the moored craft.
George O. Willey of Brookline a millinery buyer for the Gilchrist Company sailed from New York on the Amerika Thursday July 2. He will spend an extended period in Paris to study the new fall fashions for display at Gilchrist's in early September.
Cornelius P. Shea, famed labor leader and ex president of the International Teamsters Union, was discharged by U S Commissioner Hayes on a mail fraud charge related to horse dealings. Joseph H. Campbell, owner of Bunker Hill Sale and Commission Stable, was held for the September grand jury in $500 bail, provided by his mother.
Herbert F Walters the English artist who vanished after a runaway London marriage was traced to St John New Brunswick where he worked as a life insurance agent under the name F C Maxwell He admitted sending a death notice to his family to conceal a prior bigamy and financial plight and plans to settle with the Brooklyn fiancée and pursue divorce from his London marriage Clara Harvey.
Report from Denver July 3 describes Pilgrims from Lincoln who fear Bryan’s muted public presence. Delegates recount a running joke where Bryan avoids discussing politics, guiding visitors to his house and barn while his brother Charley handles matters. Congressman Sulzer remains reticent on the platform and veep questions.
Governor Guild to aid forming a permanent New England organization with Governors Senators and Representatives in Congress. Delegation from business groups urged a conference this November to present a united front at Washington amid tariff reforms.
Judge Ernest W. Gibson presided as Murphy’s defense argued the two gunshots were accidental toy misperception while the State pressed recklessness. Charles J. Glidden testified about the balloon over Brattleboro and the moments two bullets struck the gas bag. he described the 75 foot high craft and its descent after bullets were fired.
Mrs John Wisentaener lost 22 month old Viola when the child slipped from the back piazza rail at 135 Highland Street and plunged 35 feet to the ground. The accident happened last evening and the child died at the scene.
Three year old Lillian Marsters of Cambridgeport drank kerosene mistaking it for water from a kitchen cup. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Marsters of 79 Auburn Street, Cambridgeport, were nearby but the mother stepped out. The child was taken to Cambridge Relief Hospital and is on the dangerous list.
Judge William H. Taft Republican presidential nominee travels by Chesapeake & Ohio train to Hot Springs Virginia arriving around 11:55 p m. He and his family plan to spend nearly the whole summer there aside from a Cincinnati trip to receive formal nomination notification.
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.