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 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1912

Page

16

Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch at the Majestic

The Majestic presents Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch with Rose Morison in the title role and Edna Oliver as Miss Hazy. Hansel as Stubbins draws laughs, while Mary Sanders and Anna Cleveland receive strong notices. The cast includes Wyrley Birch H Dudley Hawley Edward Nannery and Mrs Hibbard.

Rose Morison Mr. Hansel Stub Bins Edna Oliver Miss Hazy Anna Cleveland Mary Sanders

The New Leader at Keith's Theatre Delights Audiences

Keith's Theatre showcases a strong off season program with Sam Mann troupe presenting Aaron Hoffman's The New Leader a witty drama sketch. Professor Flubbs clashes with the stage manager then reconciles the couple amid comic stage antics and lively acts including the Miranda brothers posing act Belle Story Van duo and more through a string of entertaining vaudeville specialties.

Keith Sam Mann Players Aaron Hoffman Professor Flubbs Miranda Brothers Belle Story Comedienne Charles Fanny van Prossit Rossa Crouch George Welch Benevici Mlle Lorette Bud

Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents Violet Mascotte Show

A weeklong musical feast at Bowdoin Square Theatre features Violet Mascotte and her maidens in summer attire performing a refreshed programme. The lineup includes May Belmont Alice Dudley Florida De Lisle the McLain sisters Zola sisters Blanche De Corret Dolly Clifford Frances Madigan May Osborne May Hamilton Lillie Sutherland Petta Ferguson and others.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Violet Mascotte May Belmont Alice Dudley Florida de Lisle McLain Zola Sisters Blanche de Corret Dolly Clifford Frances Madigan May Osborne May Hamilton Lillie Sutherland Petta Ferguson

Tremont Theatre Opens Summer Season With Little Miss Fix It

The Tremont Theatre begins its summer season with the first local performance of Little Miss Fix It featuring Alice Lloyd in the title role. Last night, Lloyd again starred in the same role in the city debut.

Tremont Theatre Miss Fix-It Alice Lloyd

Globe Week Programme Features Stage and Film

The current week at the Globe highlights the McDonald Cycle Trio in a novel wheel act, Woodford's posing dog, Queen, Murphy and Francis in a lively segment, Stanley and May with a bright singing and talking turn, plus other entertaining acts. Pathe weekly leads the picture list, making that portion especially attractive.

The Globe McDonald Woodford Murphy Francis Stanley May Pathe Weekly

Orpheum Week Feature Highlights Diverse Acts

The Orpheum presents a weekly slate with a headline skit Trim med starring Harry Forbes and company. Early shows feature Henry Lewis, Marshall and Tribble in Troubles of Sambo and Dinah, Pauline Fielding in The Rose of Virginia, and acts by Ziska and Saunders, Alfredo and Pearl, plus Orville and Frank. The latter half showcases Oliver Twist with McBride and Cavanaugh, Manning twins dancing, Margaret Cushing singing, John Higgins jumper, and Wardman impersonations.

The Orpheum Harry Forbes Henry Lewis Marshall and Tribble McBride Cavanaugh Manning Twins Margaret Cushing John Higgins Wardman

Climax at Castle Square Boston Drama Delights Patrons

Castle Square Theatre presents The Climax by Edward Locke with Florence Webber soloist and Carney Christie on piano. John Craig leads an excellent cast including Donald Meek and Thomas Fallon. Meek shines as an aging music master.

Castle Square Boston Edward l Locke Florence Webber Carney Christie John Craig Donald Meek Thomas F. Fallon Meek

Rainey African Hunt Photos Draw Crowds at Park Theatre

Paul J. Rainey’s collection of African hunt pictures remains in the fifth week at the Park Theatre and continues to attract strong attention, with showings expected to extend through the summer.

Paul J. Rainey African Hunt Pictures the Park Theatre

Variety Trio Charms at Scenic Temple in Grand Show

Attendance at both Scenic Temple performances was extraordinarily large. The Variety Trio dazzled with three singers, Fritz Christian known as the Silver Violinist offered notable violin selections, Annette Le Vine sang in the picture stories, and Lenna Howe's Union Orchestra completed a fine programme.

Scenic Temple Fritz Christian Annette le Vine Lenna Howe Union Orchestra

Excellent bill at Gordon's Olympia in Boston

The Olympia show in Boston offers an excellent bill this week with new comedy features. Von Karsy's myrophones wow audiences as part of a varied lineup including Mlle De Garcy aerialist Billie James and Mary vocalists The Four Americans The Four Beldons Four Stagpoles Ben Pierce Collins and Patterson and Pathe Weekly short films.

Gordon's Olympia Boston von Karsy Mlle. de Garcy Billie James Mary Four Beldons Stagpoles Ben Pierce Collins Patterson Pathe Weekly

Durbar Kinema Color Parade Described as Magnificent

A vivid description portrays the Durbar in Kinema color as a Barnum and Bailey scale spectacle. It notes a grand military review with an Indian army elephant corps marching in a line over a mile long, supported by four squads of elephants across the plain.

Vaudeville at Norumbega Park Delights Large Crowd

Large audience enjoys the open air theatre program at Norumbega Park featuring a corkological conglomeration of singers dancers and comedians by Russell's minstrel troupe delivering humorous acts and harmonies.

Norumbega Park Russell

Shore dinners and music at Bass Point hotels lure crowds

At Bass Point and Nahant amusements flourish as the General Lincoln ferries passengers from Otis wharf. Thousands enjoy the picturesque sail and the lively features at Bass Point with meals, orchestra, and band music at Relay House Bass Point House and Brenton Hotel offering shore dinners and menu specials to patrons.

Bass Point Nahant Lincoln Otis Wharf Relay House Bass Point House Brenton Hotel

Polar Bear Show At Rustic Theatre Features Hagenbeck Troupe

The Rustic Theatre hosts Hagenbeck's original trainer and his 11 full grown polar bears this week in Lexington Park. The Austrian trainer wrestles a 600 plus pound polar bear and carries a 425 pound bear on his back each afternoon and evening.

Lexington Park Hagenbeck

Revered Mil lerick Dies Abel West End Pastor at St Josephs

The Rt. Rev. Mgr. Jeremiah E. Millerick, 10 years pastor of St. Josephs Church in the West End, Boston, died at his home 8 Allen Street after a brief illness. Born in 1846 in Newtown Ireland he spent decades in parish work and education including Holy Cross Worcester and Rome. He leaves a brother, Fr. William J. Millerick, and is remembered for building parish facilities and the parochial school.

Mgr Jeremiah E. Millerick St. Joseph’s Church West End Allen Street Mgr. Millerick Newtown County Cork Ireland North End Boston Mer. Millerick Eliot Holy Cross Worcester American College Rome Italy Cardinal Pratizia Roxbury Cathedral of the Holy Cross St. Stephen’s Church East Weymouth Wakefield William J. Millerick St. Patrick’s Church Stoneham Coney Charles Walter E. Coney Summer Avenue Reading Mass Connolly Dedham Helen Connolly Mary F. Connolly Thomas W. Casserly Circuit Street Mt. Benedict Cronin South Boston St. Augustine's Church Donahoe Mary E Nee Howard Dennis J. Donahoe Emerson Street Gate of Heaven Church Chicago Malden Haverhill Dow Somerville Susan E. Dow O. S. deZara Highland Avenue St. Ann’s Church

Trade Extension Trip Toasted by Boston Chamber in Springfield

Sixty seven Boston Chamber of Commerce members touring New England by car were treated to a smoker by the local Board of Trade at the Kimball Hotel in Springfield. Earlier they were hosted by Worcester merchants at lunch and a welcome at the Bay State Hotel.

Springfield Boston Chamber of Commerce New England Board of Trade Kimball Hotel Merchants’ Association Worcester Bay State Hotel Boston Chamber New Association C. H. Chase Springfield Board of Trade Walter M. Lowney National Board of Trade Washington D. O. Ives Interstate Commerce Commission W. H. Seely New Haven Holyoke

Boston Merchants Promote New England Trade Ties

From Boston, chamber members journeyed to Worcester and Springfield to boost New England trade through cooperation. Leaders urged rail and railroad investigations be constructive, stressed water power for development, and planned further visits and collaborations with regional businesses and the National Board of Trade.

Hotel maids foil would be burglar at Allen Hotel

May Hamilton and Nellie Watt maids at the Hotel Allen on Greene Street in Providence chased a would be burglar from the servants’ apartments after he tore off a screen and entered a window. The intruder fled the same way he came, eight maids alarmed but unharmed.

Providence R. I Hamilton Nellie Watt Allen Greene Street Miss Hamilton Miss Watt

Paragon Park Crowds swell for Palm Garden season opener

Paragon Park draws large crowds as Palm Garden fills from late afternoon through the Cabaret show at 9 to 11 PM. The resort opens for the season this Saturday June 15, marking the eighth season of entertainment.

Paragon Palm Garden

Mayor and Councillor clash over city sewer loan

In a tense Mayors office meeting last evening Mayor Fitzgeral d blames City Councillor Thomas J Kenny for delaying the proposed annual sewer loan of 10000 and the 100000 bridge repairs appropriation. He warned of daily special sessions until the loan order moves.

Fitzgerald Thomas J. Kenny South Boston

Mayor pressures council over sewer and bridge funding decisions

Councillor Kenny defends duty against coercion as Mayor pushes for immediate sewer loan and bridge work. City Auditor Mitchell and Public Works Commissioner Rourke discussed the issues with the council, which chose to adjourn for two weeks. The Mayor warned that delays endanger essential sewer improvements amid higher state taxes.

Kenny Mitchell Public Works Rourke Boston

Council Backs Tunnel Idea and Waterfront Fund

City Council resolutions favor a North South railway tunnel while warning no commitment to bills. They approve 12000 for Dorchester North burial ground and an annuity of 300 to Leroy James widow. An elevated station at Cambridge and Charles streets is favored and 8000 is asked for two floating public landings on the waterfront.

Dorchester North Burial Ground Smith Cambridge and Charles Streets Attridge Leroy James Ladder Company 13 Fire Department Northern Avenue Bridge Summer Street Bridge

Leonora Silveira Arrives After Loss Of Crewman

The fishing schooner Leonora Silveira from Provincetown, commanded by Captain John Silveira, reached a wharf on its first trip bringing news of a missing crewman Louis Sears of Cambridge. Sears disappeared after fog closed in 15 miles southeast of Lockport Nova Scotia while hauling trawls. The crew believes he is lost at sea.

Leonora Silveira Provincetown John Silveira Louis Sears Cambridge Lockport N. S Sears

Shipping News Mini Almanac Highlights June Seaway Movements

The almanac lists ships arriving and clearing ports with details on steamers and schooners. Vessels include Numidian, Esparza, Mandeville, Dorchester, Gwalia, Klondyke, Priscilla, Fannie F Hall, Laura Hall, and many more with routes to Glasgow Halifax Port Morant New York and Boston. Tugs and barges are noted, along with sailings from New Bedford and Portland and duties of tows and barge lines.

Haddock Hake Pollock Twr Ripple Bm. Twr Eleanor de Costa Josie & Phebe Teonora Silveira John J. Fallon George H. Lubee Esther Gray Crusader Jee Sadie M. Nunan Allan Line Mystic Wharf Glasgow Halifax Mandeville Esparta Tropics Sorensen Jamaican Dorothy J. H. Baker Garvin Port Limon Costa Rica London Boston Lancastrian Cestrian New Orleans State House Charles N. Atwater Massachusetts Ranger Horta Azores Islands Havre France India Wharf New York Lehigh Valley Granite Avenue Dorchester Godfrey Milton Europe Cunard Franconia Charles A. Smith East Boston Queenstown Fishguard Liverpool A. N. Benachi Hastings Brook Brook Charles J. Rich Hollis Street Rich J. J. O’donovan Brookline Jane Sewall Samuel C. Murfitt Murfitt Isaac T. Burr Isaac Alcazar Samuel H. S. Durgin Boston Board of Health Numidian Hall Esparza Port Simon C. R Sorenson Port Morant Jamaica Bond Baltimore Newport News Norfolk Hersey Ransom B. Fuller Linscott Portland Wyoming Clark Rockport Mass N. B W. H. Waters Gale Apple River N. S Little Elsie Condon Northeast Harbor Fannie F. Hall Hutchins Orland William Rice Harrington Thomaston Charlotte W. Miller Gurney Sadie A. Kimball Kent Gloucester Eagle Murphy Bangor Newell B. Hawes Hassen Ipswich Gresham Governor Cobb St. John Eastport Rabenfels Cto Paoli Newburyport Scranton Monocacy Schuylkill Philadelphia William H. Yerkes, Jr Leader Pocono Hoboken Lynn Confidence Perth Amboy Gwalia Sandwich Hattie New Bedford Bayle James Rockport Rome Herbert Mary A. White

Death notices from Boston area figures and towns

Death notices list numerous individuals with ages and funeral details across Boston and nearby towns. Entries include Bradley, Brown, Coney, Connolly, Cronin, Donahoe, Dow, Dowdell, Ellinwood, Falls, Gough, Gray, Haring, Hayes, Horsfall, Huebel, Hurley, Johnson, Keating, Matthews, Millerick, Muldoon, McKenzie, Newcomb, Pratt, Saul, Sheeit an, Smith with addresses, services, and cemeteries for the coming days.

Falls South Boston Emma Wilson E. B. Falls New Orleans Aubrey W. Falls West Broadway Galveston Tex Gough Boston Thomas F Margaret Thomas Gough Everett Street Gray Quincy Mary H. Gray Camlin Uneral Madison Street Fore River Ship Building Company Harring Dorchester Andrew Horsfall Belmont Mass John T. Hearn Washington, Street Belmont Cemetery Chicago Ill Oakland Cal Huebel Jamaica Plain Daniella Ae Ernest C. Huebel Amory Street Hurley Roxbury George A Michael Sarah Hurley Lannon Oriental Court Mission Church Johnson Calder L. Johnson Northumberland Penn Keating Fast Boston Terrence T Catherine J. Keating Webster Street Church of the Assumption Lowell Matthews Ann G. Matthews Hutchins’ Undertaking Rooms Main Street Cambridge Millerick Jeremiah E. Millerick T. Joseph's

Probate Court Citation for Burkhardt Estate Accounts

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court cites all interested in the estate of Creckia Burkhardt late of Boston to show cause why executor Charles J. Burkhardt's first and final accounts should be allowed. Hearing set June 27, 1917 at 10 AM in Boston Probate Court with publication in the Boston Post and service to interested parties at least fourteen days prior.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Crecki IA Burkhardt Carzelia Burkywardt Boston Charles J. Burkhardt Boston Post Robert Grant Esquire Arthur W. Dolan Ister

Also Mentioned on This Page

Majestic Theatre Bowdoin SQ Revere House Scollay Sq Velocity Vaudeville Violet’ Mascotte Merry Maidens Irving Jones Georgalas Bros Chas Sandy” Chapman Smi Pore Davis St.louis National League South End Grounds Wright & Ditson’s Burke’s Adams House Grounds Exce Pops First Corps A. Maquarre Arlington Heights America Bre Palm Garden Nistashet Beach Tremont Temple Plymouth Betty Alden Rowe’s Wharf Long Wharf G. P. Cushing Gen. Mgr Nantasket Beach Bowes Wharf Nantasket Pemberton eRail P. Cushing Gen E. W. Dixon King Philip Commercial Wharf Via Rail and Boat Washington St Bostos Colonial Line Dorothy B. Bradford Buy Line Wharf Boston Common Mirano Bros B. F. Keith’s B. F. Keith Milano Bros Werba & Luescher England Majestic Roth Mrs. Wiggs Lindsay Morison Stock CO Rosary Tel Tremont Castle Sq Winter St Gordon Olympia Oving Loew’s Berkeley St. & Warren Ay. Mats Park Rainey’s PaUie Nahant Best Mares Otishart B. F. Heith’s Theatre Globe Theatre Orpheum Theatre Gordon’s Olympia Durbar Mer. J. E. Millerick Holy Cross Man Silveira Shelburne Remiso Ower” Iy As ‘A Paragon Park Shipping News Vee Sloterdyk Rotterdam Prince Arthur Yarmouth Nacoochhee Savannah Frances V. Sawyer Annapolis Royal N. 8 Post Muldoon Newton Centre Arthur Muuldoon Langley Road M'Kenzie Mary Mckenzie Glendon Place Freeman Street Star of the Sea Church Newcomb Charles River Chester B. Newcomb Wellington Street Pratt Everett Dudley Street Calvary Cemetery Charlestown Charles B. Dolan Dorchester Lower Mills
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