Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1897

Page

2

Marony Out Kish Tennis Crack Beaten by Larned

The Longwood tennis tournament saw Larned defeat Mahony in four sets amid a large audience. Nisbit and Wright dueled as Eaves dominated Edwards while Wrenn edged Whitman in a dramatic match. Doubles winners included Nisbit with Joe, and Ward and Davis claimed a victory over Hooker and Dodge.

Longwood Larned Eaves Nisbit Forbes Paret Budlong Dodge Mahony Nisbit-Wright Eaves-Edwards Beals Wright Big Nisbit Wright Y. Marcy Edwards Dorchester Maihony Wrenn-Whitman Wrenn Whitman Hackett Beach Hitchcock Bishop Williston McKittrick Ward Davis Hooker Larned-Wrenn Forbes-Paret Hayes Edwards Fincke Wilson _ Hudiong Hook Botte Goodbody Joe Meen Long

Miss Barrett Bought Gifts and Drove by Cab Before Tragic End

Witnesses recount Miss Barrett shopping with cab drivers on Friday afternoon visiting the Niles building, Stowell's, Foss Bros, and the Thorndike Hotel. Fire officials deny a lightning strike and autopsy confirms her character remained beyond reproach.

Coolidge Miss Barrett Foss Bros Hamilton Place Thorndike Hotel Hickler Providence Depot Clarendon Hotel Post Whitcomb Codman & Codman

Patriot Writings on Currency and Liberty in Boston

A speech extols liberty, economic reform, and sound money. It praises President McKinley’s administration, regards currency stability as essential, and honors Secretary of the Treasury Gage. The speaker urges legislative action, commissions, and public participation to secure a strong banking system and universal currency.

Boston Bunker Hill Beacon Hill Hill Congress House of Representatives Senate

Hamlin Receives Treasury Secretary in New England Reception

After remarks by W Russell and ex-Congressman W B Rice, Charles S Hamlin spoke praising Secretary of the Treasury and urging finance reform. He linked regional prosperity to national growth, advocated discussion of financial laws, and pledged sympathy with the McKinley administration. Moses Williams followed as the meeting adjourned.

W. Russell William. B. Rice Charles S. Hamlin New England McKinley Secretary of the Treasury Mr. Hamlin Moses Williams

Wringer Prices and Carpet Sweepers Listed

Colby wringers priced at 3 4 dollars with varying sales. Ball wearing wringers offered from 4 to 8 dollars. Combination roll wringers range 1.25 to 2.50 dollars. Bissell carpet sweepers priced 1.2 to 4 dollars. American Wringer Company at 8 Arch Street between Franklin and Summer streets. Re pairing a specialty.

Colby Bissell American Wringer Company Arch Street Franklin Summer Streets

Funeral of Miss Barrett at Waltham home

The last rites for Alice Barrett were held yesterday afternoon at her School street residence in Waltham. Only close relatives and intimate friends were invited by the mother’s wishes, though many neighbors arrived at the last moment. Rev H J Young conducted the burial service with the house filled by those moved by sympathy or curiosity. W F Foss and Mr Codman, a junior member of the firm employing Miss Barrett, were present.

Alice Barrett School Street Waltham H. J. Young W. F. Foss Mr.Codman

Boston Post First To Publish Barrett Death Facts

The Boston Post reported Miss Barrett's death was not caused by lightning and published details earlier than rivals. The Post’s cut, reproduced with permission, showed more complete particulars than prior publications.

Waltham Free Press-Tribune Boston Post Barrett Post Free Press- Tribune

Men of Massachusetts at the banquet for Secretary Gage

A lengthy list of Massachusetts figures attended the banquet honoring Secretary Gage. The roll includes bank presidents like Thomas P. Beal and N. P. Hallowell, merchants, brokers, wool dealers, actuaries, and leaders from Boston financial, commercial, and industrial firms such as Kidder, Peabody, Shawmut Mills, United States Trust, and the Massachusetts Board of Trade.

Massachusetts Gage Thomas P. Beal Second National Bank Edward N. Fenno Wool Charles F. Choate Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company Kidder, Peabody & Co N. P Matthew Bolles N. Aldrich State Street Bank Bigelow Joseph 8. Bigelow Atlas Bank Jerome Jones Crockery Alfred L. Ripley Hide and Leather Bank Alden Speare Boston Merchants’ Association Co. C. Jackson B. Pierman Nathaniel F. Ryder Roland H. Boutell James D. Gill Internal Revenue James M. W. Hall Esterbrook & Co Jefferson Coolidge Amoskeag Mills E. Rollins Morse Thomas Sherwin New England Telephone Company Arthur Wainwright W. B. Rice Moses Williams Third National Bank Fred S. Mead Havert Merchants’ Bank Lawrence Curtis C H. Bell Henry W. Peabody Henry L. Higginson F. Adams Francis H. Appleton James Phillips Luce & Manning R. F. Bolles J. R. Leeson T. Quincy Browne Atlantic Bank Dudley, Battelle & Hurd Commission F. S. Moseley & Co F. B. Sears John E. Hudson American Bell Telephone Charles J. Whitmore Market National Bank John Parkinson I. Tucker Burr, Jr A. S. Woodworth Eagle Bank Elisha Morgan Parker, Wilder & Co Joseph Sawyer George A. Miner John Shepard George S Bullens Revere Bank Frank Stearns F. W. Breed Edmund S. Clark Leverett S. Tuckerman City Bank William C. Lovering Congress William A. Clark, Jr Union Trust Company A. Shuman W. R. Evans Winthrop Bank Thomas L. Jenks North End Savings Bank Frank P. Bennett Financial News Bureau N. W. Harris Stephen M. Weld Alexander G. Fiske Jacob P. Bates C. 8 Freeman’s Bank Lamont G. Burnham F. W. Clark Charles E. Adams Associated Board of Trade Arthur G. Pollard Lowell National Bank Charles J. Glidden A.W. Newell Fourth National Bank J. J. Eddy Commonwealth Bank S. F. Wilkins Howard Bank Thomas N. Hart Mt. Vernon Bank D. B. Hallett

Boston Welcomes Secretary of the Treasury Gage

Massachusetts business leaders gather in Boston to honor Secretary of the Treasury Gage. Speakers praise fiscal stewardship, currency stability, and national leadership, urging continued support for the administration and a prosperous future for the United States. The event emphasizes unity across parties and the importance of sound policy.

United States Europe East Massachusetts Secretary of the Treasury Commonwealth Boston Gage Commonwealth of Massachusetts United States of America

Welcome Address by Massachusetts Governor to Treasury Secretary

The governor of Massachusetts welcomes the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States at a banking and commerce gathering. He recalls Hamilton’s role, lauds the new secretary, and stresses national honor, public credit, and ongoing struggle, expressing East Coast confidence in the administration and the President.

Quincy Lovering Massachusetts New York Boston Common Capitol Frog Pond Mayor Quincy Boston Treasury United States Alexander Hamilton Commonwealth Commonwealth of Massachusetts Flest Appomattox

Higginson Attacks U S Sins Against Trade Laws

Colonel Henry L. Higginson denounces U S banking practices saying the nation keeps the largest bank in the world while ignoring bank reserves and the principles of banking. He argues citizens bear the cost and endure strain to support demand promises without adequate backing.

Henry L. Higginson United States United States Treasury

Vaquero Wins Thirty Footer Sweepstake Race

Vaquero outsailed Esperanza in Newport Rhode Island on July 27 to win the thirty footer sweepstake by twenty seven seconds. The start came with a strong reefing breeze. The Puck did not enter.

Newport R. I Vaquero

Dog Shows Subtle Wit in Quote Laden Exchange

Mrs. Torker and her husband discuss a dog named Dumpsey. He remarks the dog has almost sense enough to talk, while the husband asserts the brute has sense enough not to. The exchange appears in the Indianapolis Journal.

Dumpsey

Williams' Root Beer Brims With Snap and Flavor

An old advertisement extols Williams' Root Beer as a brimful drink with bubbling taste and smooth body. It claims the tonic benefits for children and adults, soothing nerves and cooling the blood.

Ons Bristener

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marony Kish Young Beas Wright W. A. Liarned Harold Mahony Cate Ridion Oscar A. Ide Niles Stowell’s Winter Street Shepard & Norwell’s Stearns’s Lowell’s Union Station Cabmande Catherng Solder Rom House Ted Enton Chicago Great Western Metropolis Washington Jerry Simpson Anfords Jamaica Cc. H. Whittemore Mgr Hub Temple Place Wilson Bros Tremont Row Wilson Silver Street South Kren William Janet Wilson Newaent Bon Hood Jade Cc. P. Curtis, Jr J. C. Kennedy Charles H. Cole Globe Bank W. E. Putnam Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company Charles Head Otis H. Luke Central Bank W. H. Bullivant B. C. Clark Charles H. Allen Home Savings Bank Matthew Luce, Jr John E. Russell Arthur Amory W. Murray Crane William Endicott, Jr New England Trust Company A. C. Ratshesky United States Trust Company Alonzo H. Evans Five Cents Savings Bank M. T. Stevens Aaron Hobart Tremont Bank John Hopewell J. E. Aldred Trust Company George G. Crocker Subway Commission Charles Weil West His Excellency The Higginson Wien Esperanza
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication