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 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1912
Page
5
Somerville fire department unveils a self built chemical automobile by permanent Central station crew. It took seven weeks to complete and cost the city 575 dollars upon commission drawing notable local attention.
William B. Watts recently retired from the Boston Police Department as head of the detective bureau and opened the Watts Detective Agency in the Old South building rooms 407 89. He promises prompt civil and criminal investigations, accurate client reports, and worldwide connections with trained staff and police affiliations.
A Chicago mail order notice touts TIZ foot bath to ease corns bunions and tired feet. It claims acids and poisons cause puffiness and promises calm relief after use. Free trial offer from Walter Luther Dodge & Co. and 25 cent boxes at drug or general stores.
The body cost 299 dollars and dated 1908. Upon arrival at the fire station Chief Rich ordered it stripped for reconstruction by Captain Wilfred Youngs Lieutenant John T. Coneeny and George W. Tripp with help from other crew members. The vehicle ends the need to buy three horses to replace three electrocuted at a past fire.
In Newport Rhode Island on July 12 Miss Dorothea Carroll narrowly escaped injury when a horse attached to an express wagon reared after colliding with her parked car on Bellevue Avenue. Elisha Dyer and Deputy Sheriff Frank P. King aided by restraining the horse while the wagon driver and chauffeur acted quickly. Miss Carroll recovered from shock and returned home.
In Chicago the National Education Association heard Chancellor Samuel Avery of the University of Nebraska denounce many students as extravagant idlers who spend winters at fashionable universities as pretend learning centers. He warned of rising student numbers and cited myths of fires and drunken mishaps as evidence of campus issues.
Mrs. Celine Grineau Lajoie widow of J B Lajoie and mother of Napoleon Lajoie of the Cleveland club died at her daughter’s home in Woonsocket on Hope Street in her 80th year. Napoleon Lajoie was in Washington and said he would return for the funeral arriving tomorrow. He last saw his mother May 3 during a trip to Woonsocket.
In Portsmouth New Hampshire Post master Joseph P Conner plans to end use of the general delivery window as a romance bureau. Women seeking secret affairs have used the window prompting department action from Washington. Those unwilling to receive mail at home must arrange a private address or explain to clerks.
Orange decorated crowd faced a police search for pickpockets during the Wrentham Orangemen outing yesterday. Two men were arrested and will be arraigned in Franklin court today on charges of attempted larceny.
A detachment of 50 Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company members from Boston visited Windsor with British colleagues. Whitelaw Reid, the American ambassador, unveiled a bronze tablet on Thames Street marking the home of Robert Keayne, founder of the Boston artillery.
At Windsor town hall the Americans showed a carved oak casket from the Keayne residence roof beam. After lunch they toured Windsor Castle by special invitation of King George.
State Detectives Scott and Hardiman arrested George Wilson age 41 of 22 Upton street and Daniel Martin 31 of Worcester street Boston. Three thousand attended the Loyal Orange Institution event from Copley square to South station for trains to Wrentham. A canoe accident at the lake involved Richard Flight and Eli Morse. both were rescued. The outing, with athletic sports canceled and social activities arranged, was considered not a success.
T. M. Sherman of Utica New York son of Vice President Sherman won the annual tournament of the American Golf Association of Advertising Interests for the third straight time defeating R M Purves of Boston 6 up and 4 to play. All 36 holes were bogey or under. Sherman played for the Yahunda sis Club and Purvis for Woodland Golf Club marking the first Boston finalist.
National W C T U president Mrs JL M N Stevens received a cablegram from Callao Peru stating Miss Elma G Gowan of North Berwick Maine died of fever while on missionary work in South America. She was 35 years old.
Advertises 224 Blazer Coats for young ladies in wool imported flannel with prices compared to high end stores. Promotes tie collar linen shirts, men s dress shirts, fishing tackle, trunks, boots, neckwear, and Regatta wash suits at deep discounts. Claims lowest prices and, if found elsewhere, immediate markdowns on hats and similar goods.
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.