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 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1895
Page
1
The text reflects consumer demand for quality cigars at ten cents and warns against dealers who falsely claim to offer a better substitute than Waitt & Bond Blackstones, noting such alternatives yield higher profits for sellers while delivering inferior products.
Percy Yancey a 16 year old colored boy died from a head wound after being accidentally shot by playmate Joseph Matthews at No 7 Primus avenue West End. Matthews about the same age is under arrest at Station 3 and will face manslaughter charges in court though police deem the act accidental.
Dr Baward Wells Dwight has been named deputy superintendent of public institutions under Dr Heath. Born in Auburn New York on August 11 he is twenty two. He trained at medical school and served as surgeon at City Hospital before becoming assistant superintendent. He runs a private practice at 224 Marlboro Street and serves as hospital outpatient surgeon and Harvard Medical School instructor.
American rider George Banker won the Vienna cyclists Derby held in Vienna on June 16.
A newspaper snippet portrays Browning King & Co at 70levane Street inviting shoppers to escape fatigue in a cool second floor parlor overlooking the boys department. The piece frames merit and procession as guiding values and touts right prices and a money back pledge.
A New York special report states Irish-American Military Union held a defining meeting to call for a Bridgeport encampment in 1896, uniting Irish-American units for an armed struggle for Ireland’s independence and urging Cuban belligerent recognition. Notables included General W F Kelly and others.
An early Sunday altercation at 123 Second Street Chelsea left James P. O'Brien shot in the neck and Cosimo Oli var with a severe scalp wound after intruders tried to enter a private party hosted by Italian barber Joseph Bisesti. Arrested Italians include Cosimo Oli var and others. All told to be arraigned Tuesday morning.
Mason City Iowa reports that William B Allison will be formally launched at the national convention of Republican League clubs in Cleveland. Iowa Republicans demand his ticket head and even name Robert T Lincoln as running mate. J S Clarkson leads the Iowa delegation amid strong state support for Allison.
Air Washington dispatch reports Monday outlooks for Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Rhode Island. Maine should be fair and warmer with southerly winds. New Hampshire and Vermont expect fair and warmer with southeasterly winds. Massachusetts will be fair with southerly winds turning easterly. Rhode Island foresees fair and slightly warmer conditions with southerly winds turning easterly.
At Waltham the PCC annual meet opens with trial heats in 2:40 class and mile events. Notable riders include Sanger, Titus, Cabanne, Coulter and Zeigler among many others. Johnson aims to beat the quad machine ridden by Berle and partners, while Eddie Bald and Haggerty Williams vie in the mile invitation and tandem races. Injuries and form updates follow as riders arrive, train, and prepare for finals.
Chelsea reports two sharpers visited Saturday evening aiming to victimize local storekeepers with a common flimflam scheme. The pair failed overall, though one assailant beat a clerk at the post office, according to initial word from Sik.
George H. Wills, 46, was arrested in Lawrence by Inspectors Glidden Harris and the central office, along with Pinkerton Superintendent Cornish. He faces charges as a fugitive from justice for allegedly breaking out of jail in Brooklyn, Conn.
Sub Treasurer O Neil of Boston calls Governor Greenhalge s water board choice Sprague a good one noting Sprague is a good man and not a politician He says Greenhalge has made good appointments with no valid objections to any of them despite party pressure and newspaper editorial critique
Five cases of attempted suicide were reported at police headquarters in New York City during a twelve hour period. Three of the attempts ended in the deaths of the victims, and the rest were under investigation. Authorities recorded the incidents as self harm emergencies requiring response from medical and police units.
Cambridge schoolgirl Ida May Connell returned home after nearly forty hours of wandering, unable to talk and in frail condition. A passerby named Johnson found her near Forest Pond and alerted police. She is under care of Dr. Curry and ordered rest with no visitors except immediate attendants.
June 16 Glasgow reports no move on Lord Dunraven s new yacht Valkyrie III lying at Gourock with crew of forty one berthed on the Selene. A forward mast strut is noticed and rumors rise that the vessel may not race here. Captain Cranfield prefers not to race on this side. The Valkyrie has not entered Clyde regattas and its sail outfit arrived at Cowes weighing two tons.
Three parades, bells at sunrise noon and sunset mark the Carnival. Morning parade from Bunker Hill and Mys tle streets travels through well known streets with Chief Marshal Coady reviewing on Chestnut. Masonic parade at 11 from City square, then military and civic parade at 3 from High street. Evening fireworks at Sullivan square, band concerts, and open houses. Whimsical floats feature the Whiskey and Beat Trusts as satirical displays.
Literary fragment recalls jubilant scenes of revelry and escaped patriotism before a pivotal hour, capturing a festive mood and crowd energy while hinting at wider national sentiment.
Bright bunting decorates Charlestown as the town readies for a grande event. The elaborate display coats many buildings, signaling widespread enthusiasm and community pride for the upcoming celebration.
Opened in a festive mood eve of Bunker Hill Day with extensive displays. City Hall and many clubs decked buildings with flags and emblems. Dr M A Morris and Dr John Duffy noted for prominent decorations. Monument Hall and parochial school also richly adorned amid broad civic participation.
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.