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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1910
Page
3
Washington announces Rhode Island's population at 542,674 for the 18th census, an increase of over 118,000 but not enough to secure an extra representative. The report notes the state may be disappointed in expanding its congressional delegation despite growing numbers.
The 1900 census shows Rhode Island with 428,656 people for two seats, a surplus of about 156,000, enabling a possible third representative under a fractional allocation plan. The Legislature convenes next month to redraw districts, increasing the lower house from 72 to 100 and shifting to district elections rather than town elections.
Acting Fire Commissioner Carroll announced J. Hi. Clemens promoted from assistant engineer of Engine 40 to engineer and reassigned to Engine 29. He also listed transfers: Boudreau from Engine 16 to Engine 40, Driscoll to Ladder 11, Dermody Engine 26 35 to Engine 17, Harkins from Engine 12 to Engine 20, Costello Engine 20 to Engine 26 35, Linloff Ladder 3 to Ladder 13, and Kilday Engine 26 35 to Tower 2.
Pittsfield July 21 Roy Williams 19 shot himself in the breast with a revolver after claiming in a note that love had betrayed him. He was found unconscious and taken to a hospital where he remained unresponsive. The letter in his room stated his intent to end his life.
The mayor and Corporation Counsel dispute if the deputy penal commissioner role falls under Civil Service. Driscoll notes he was wounded in the Governor's office and suggests politics influence the decision, while labor groups await a ruling on his provisional appointment and salary.
John R. Marshall of 3126 North Broad street denied links to a Cambridge bank swindle that cost $300,000. He admitted knowing two other suspects, Jack Strohsneider and Big Bill Kelcher, and posted bail of $10,000 for a Boston trial on aiding and abetting misapplication. His wife accompanied him and vowed to prove his innocence.
Detectives refute the woman's account claiming Coleman positively identified the Marshall photograph. On Wednesday night Marshall admitted his identity but denied any knowledge or involvement with the scheme that swindled Coleman, who received a 15 year jail term.
Patrick McCristle, a Edison Company lineman, was electrocuted while working on a pole near Boylston station on the New Haven railroad yesterday afternoon. Foreman Michael Carney and fellow workers attempted rescue as McCristle, 40, connected live wires and fell. Despite rapid effort and a rope descent, life could not be saved. McCristle resided at 1160 Garrison Avenue, Roxbury.
Falmouth Heights becomes Boston's summer base for the mayor and family. He has leased the late Thomas J. Gargan's house and moved in yesterday. He may commute daily yet expects to stay on the job all summer while seeking respite from office politics. He joked a political trip to Falmouth would earn a scolding and a ducking.
The battleship Mississippi under Captain William P. F. Fullam arrived at Newport Rhode Island from League Island navy yard. The Idaho now in Narragansett Bay will join to take on board the Rhode Island naval reserves for a week long cruise beginning Saturday morning.
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.