06 Jun 1899
Page 1
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
Jun 06, 1899
Page
1
A colorful scene unfolds on Newspaper Row where Beauty, identified as Mrs. Lena I Hastings, helps a tired wagon driver and a weary Beast with a wet sponge to revive his horse. The exchange shows humor and a gentle moral as bystanders intervene to stop mistreatment.
At a meeting in Lowell on June 5, Company M of the Ninth Regiment M. V. M. unanimously voted to tender services to the President for duty in the Philippines. The unit served in the Spanish war and fought before Santiago. Captain Mitten will forward the action through military channels, with Companies C and G of the Sixth Regiment expected to vote similarly this week.
A promotional note extols Met calf fruit syrups as refreshing on hot days. It claims the drink improves enjoyment of rest after fatigue and encourages readers to prepare the beverage at home during warm weather.
Metcalf’s syrups are described as pure and made from carefully selected fruits with twenty flavors including Raspberry Lemon Pineapple and Grape new. A bottle costs 75 cents or 12 for $7.50. buyers receive six free dainty glasses with a dozen bottles. Sold by Cobb Bates Yerxa Cobb Aldrich Co S 8 Pierce Co and other grocers prepared by T Metcalf Co Prescription Druggists at Tremont Street and Copley Square Boston.
Amos D. Palmer was arraigned in Providence before Judge Wilbur on a charge of murdering his wife Addie Palmer. He pleaded not guilty and a jury panel was being drawn, with seven jurors secured by adjournment.
A young woman named Miss Henderson nearly drowned at Ocean Spray when a cramp struck her while swimming. Her male companion pulled her ashore and she recovered. The article notes a busy Crescent Beach crowd and ongoing summer preparations at Winthrop facilities awaiting a June 10 timetable change.
Boston reports claimed Erie, Michigan, and New England Telephone companies planned a merger under American Bell. Executives from the Erie and New England firms denied knowledge or confirmation of any consolidation, while no official comment was given.
An old ad promotes Miggins's Chop House at 85 Howard Street near Secuiliy Square. The notice highlights good food and service, mentions a ladies dining room on the second floor, and offers a $28 Court price point indicator.
The city endured record heat as a fifth day of June surpassed all previous highs. Dozens were prostrated, many sought relief in beverages, and crowds sought shade or night air. Residents in Little Italy and nearby areas slept outdoors while public spaces offered scant respite from the furnace.
Mrs Dittmar hosted her ten year old daughter Eva in Jamaica Plain for a birthday party. Five children and the mother fell ill from suspected ptomaine poisoning after eating cucumber slices and cream cake, with a few treated at City Hospital and others recovering at home. Doctor W H Robinson treated the group with emetics and stomach cleansing. William faced the worst symptoms but all were expected to recover.
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.