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

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1918

Page

2

Doctor Accused of Falsifying Age on Draft Questionnaire

Dr Perex Waishel a physician at 176 Summer street Lynn was arrested by Deputy US Marshal Tighe at the Federal building yesterday afternoon on the charge of making a false statement regarding age in his draft questionnaire. United States Commissioner Hayes held him until June 7 on a plea of not guilty and bail set at $500, but he was allowed to go on his own recognizance. It is claimed by the government that he...

Perex ‘Waishel Summer Street Lynn United States Tighe Federal Hayes

Russian-born Dr. Waishel's registration data conflict

The record notes that Dr. Waishel, born in Russia, listed his age as 27 when registering last June while his questionnaire states he was over 31, indicating a discrepancy between documents.

Waishel Russia

Lawn Party Aids Daly Industrial Home Dorchester

Dorchester women plan a lawn party to benefit the Daly Industrial Home of Dorchester. The event will be hosted by Mrs. Edward Sweeney on Atlantic Boulevard in Atlantic. Mrs. Richard P. Lynch leads the organizing committee.

Daly Daly Industrial Dorchester Edward Sweeney Atlantic Boulevard Atlantic Richard P. Lynch

Major Dearborn Heads Homoeopathists

Major Frederick M. Dearborn of New York was elected president of the American Institute of Homeopathy at its 71st annual convention in Detroit. Vice presidents named were Dr. Gilbert Fitzpatrick of Chicago and Dr. Cora Smith King of Washington. Dr. Thomas E. Costain of Chicago became secretary treasurer. The convention continues through Friday.

Dearborn Detroit Mich Frederick M. Dearborn New York American Institute of Homoeopathy Gilbert Fitzpatrick Chicago Cora Smith King Washington Thomas E. Costain

One Killed and Dozens Hurt in Providence Trolley Crash

In Providence on June 19 a large semi-convertible trolley on the Providence and North Providence line struck a car stopped at Olney Hill near the North Providence line. One woman died and about 30 passengers were injured, some severely, in the crash.

Providence Providence and North Providence Olney Hill

Woman Killed and Dozens Injured in Trolley Crash

Amanda La Blanc, 40, of 86 Sheffield Street North Providence died in a trolley wreck. Motorman George J. McElroy and Eva A. Condry were seriously injured, with ten others hospitalized at Rhode Island Hospital. Conductor John Ferry and Motorman Bertram Starks piloted the loaded cars as rescuers aided victims. An investigation by road officials and police will follow the crash.

Amanda la Blanc Sheffield Street Providence George J. McElroy Esmond R. I Eva A. Condry Rhode Island Hospital Bertram Starks John Ferry Miss la Blanc John F. Doyle McElroy

Chicago Man Named Bowdoin Trustee

Chicago man William G. Beaie 77 was elected to Bowdoin College board of trustees to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge William L. Putnam of Portland.

Brunswick William G. Beaie Chicago Bowdoin College William L. Putnam Portland

British Medical Mission Compliments American War Care in Boston

Three members of the British medical mission visited Boston to praise American doctors and nurses. Sir John MacKenzie Colonel Sir Arbuthnot Lane and Colonel Herbert A Bruce spoke at the Massachusetts Medical Society convention about field and base hospital work in France and the vital aid from American medical staff and Harvey Cushing’s revered contributions.

Boston Massachusetts Medical Society John MacKenzie Arbuthnot Lane Herbert A. Bruce Harvard Boston Medical Library France England Harvey Cushing

Far Eastern Russians Seek Allied Intervention in Siberia

A Far Eastern Russian committee for the salvation of the motherland resolved to appeal through Japan for immediate intervention by Entente forces in Siberia. Russians claim no difficulty in establishing an allied army in Siberia and aiding the anti-Bolshevik effort.

Pekin Far Eastern Russian Committee For the ‘‘Salvation of the Motherland Japan Siberia

New Trial for Mooney Urged by Labor Federation

Resolutions calling on President Wilson and California Governor to secure a new trial for Thomas J. Mooney dominated the American Federation of Labor convention session in St Paul. Mooney remains under death sentence in California for alleged involvement in the Preparedness Day bombing in San Francisco.

ST. Paul, Minn Wilson California Thomas J. Mooney Mooney San Francisco

Mooney resolution calls new trial if conviction upheld

Unanimous Mooney action asks for a new trial unless belief remains that perjured testimony tainted the verdict. A governor appeal seeks to dispel the notion of a grave miscarriage of justice. A second resolution protests higher second class postage and warns of zones of thought and sectionalism. The group also presses Wilson and McAdoo to ban goods made by child labor and contests a Supreme Court ruling on such statutes.

Mooney California Wilson McAdoo Supreme Court of the United States

Boy of 17 Given Life Term for Murder in New Bedford

Walter J. Fitzpatrick of New Bedford, a 17 year old youth, was sentenced to life in the state Superior Court for murder in the second degree in the March killing of Mrs. Rebecca Korobkin. He admitted rifling a variety store cash register before firing when she sought help.

New Bedford Walter J. Fitzpatrick Rebecca Korobking Tle Fitzgerald Korobkin

Harvard Men Get Degrees at Commencement Exercise

Harvard's annual commencement today features forenoon literary exercises in Sanders Theatre followed by degree distribution and the Harvard Alumni Association meeting this afternoon in Sever Quadrangle.

Harvard Sanders Theatre Harvard Alumni Association Sever Quadrangle

Harvard Commencement Observances Invite Wide Attendance

Harvard outlines a day of solemn observances with invitations to distinguished figures. Morning exercises in Sanders Theatre begin at 10:30 with a 10:00 gathering on the college green. Alumni 25 years and older only attend the literary program due to seating limits. Notables include Gov. McCall Mayor Peters and Gen Hodges. James W Angell will give the English commencement part and Harry J Leon the Latin salutation. President Lowell acts as host and distributes degrees and war certificates. An alumni spread and special 25th anniversary pavilion are planned. Afternoon program in Lever Quadrangle features Rev Dr Gordon presiding and Governor McCall and President Lowell as speakers. Elections for overseers and alumni directors will be held at Massachusetts Hall.

Harvard Sanders Theatre Lowell University College Green Sanders Gov. McCall Peters Quinn Cambridge Buckman Department of the Northeast Gen. Hodges Camp Devyens Wood First Naval District James W. Angell Chicago Harry J. Leon Worcester Holworthy Hall Phillips Brooks House Louis A. Frothingham Lever Quadrangle George A. Gordon Boston Harvard Alumni Association McCall Massachusetts Hall Alumni Association Senator Lodge Paul Revere Frothingham Hollis Worcester Polytechnical College Joseph Lee Judge Mack Odin Roberts Roger Pierce Milton Guy Emerson New York

German Women Must Register By Monday In Massachusetts

German women in Boston and other Massachusetts cities are slow to register for wartime alien control. With four days to enroll and Sunday excluded, many risk internment if noncompliant. Registration is handled by police stations in cities and postmasters in towns. inform the marshal if any alien German female over 14 refuses to register.

Boston Massachusetts United States John J. Mitchell Taunton Salem Southbridge Norwood Falmouth Medford Marshal Mitchell

Naumkeag Mills Strike Ends Without Agreement

In Salem on June 19, about 75 doifers and cardroom workers refused arbitration offers and walked off the job. Directors warned that by today another 1200 employees could be locked out as labor action continues. J Foster Smith of Naumkeag Mills cited failed negotiations and the strikers’ refusal to accept wage comparables.

Salem Naumkeag Cotton Mills J. Foster Smith Naumkeag Mills

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bustone Dutton Steeds Garden Combinatom Was.d Govetail Oxford Plain Isle Hamburg Perley Cretonnes OeOa Houghton & Dutton CO Palmer Bowdoin Bellans Far Eastern Exethe Sheela Greater Borax Ce Aeam Purina Bronzos Graham Phillipe & Can Burnett’s Richardson & Robbins Fancy York State Bartlett van Camp Hillsdale Alaska Sanford Brussels A. F. of L FEC TOR Socony Standard Oil Co Magrane Houston CO P. S Connor Brooksides Creamery Brookside Henfield Texas York State Colorado Maine Campbell’s John T.connorco Food Administration Henry F. Miller Piano Grands Uprights Boylston Street Boxford America United Shirt & Collar CO TROY H. P. Sutton Magnolia Ave Los Angeles
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