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 24, 1913
Page
7
Governor Foss urged citizens to submit suggestions for upcoming appointments, saying he will consider them and wants broad public input. He emphasized that the coming appointments are among the year’s most important decisions and that the more names provided, the better.
The governor must appoint two public service commissioners under the Washburn act, plus five labor and industries board members and a state economy and efficiency board chairman. A Boston transit commissioner and Railroad Commissioners remain in place until replacements join July 1. The new labor board faces salary disputes and inspection power with the Industrial Accident Board.
Calgary June 23 Arthur Pelkey the pugilist was acquitted of a manslaughter charge arising from the death of Luther McCarty in a May 24 bout at Burns Arena. Pelkey faced a possible long prison term but was found not guilty after trial.
New York June 23 The Grover Cleveland Association formed to honor the late president will lay a large wreath on his grave at Princeton tomorrow marking the fifth anniversary of his death.
Hoseman William Griffin of Engine 43 in South Boston was thrown through a plate glass window and cut on the neck when the water wagon overturned while directing a fire at 72 Northampton street last evening.
A fire at 72 Northampton Street in Norwood's livery stable, three alarms, started on the third floor and spread amid water after four streams were directed at the blaze. About 50 horses and several wagons were moved into the street. Loss is estimated at 10000 dollars, with damage shared by tenants including a blacksmith shop and chemical company.
Washington June 23 The naturalization of a stepfather confers citizenship on his stepchildren only if the mother is living at the time of naturalization If the mother is dead the stepfather’s naturalization does not extend to the stepchildren This interpretation was announced by Assistant Comptroller Warwick in the case of Joseph Oade a chief quartermaster in the army finding him not an American citizen.
Miss Ethel Holloway will wed Lieutenant Nathaniel Eklund of the United States navy at her mother's Brookline home this evening at 8 o'clock. The ceremony will be in full naval dress, with ushers from navy circles and Rev. Charles M. Charlton officiating. The wedding ties Back Bay society to the Spanish dance group noted at the College Hero production, with Miss Leona Holloway maid of honor and bridesmaids Victoria Holloway and Ivy Smith, and Eleanor Reschke as flower girl. Best man is Lieutenant Stanford C. Hooper. ushers include Lieutenants Abernathy Crosby and Daniels and Paymaster Adee.
Mayor Fitzgerald failed to substitute limestone for cast stone in the City Hall annex. The City Council rejected a $34,000 loan order by a 6 to 3 vote, ending the effort introduced weeks ago by the mayor.
Mayor Fitzgerald denounces the Finance Commission as hypocritical after the Council votes against substituting a real stone cornice on the city hall. Councillor Watson and allies Buckley Coulthurst vote yes, while Smith Attridge McDonald Ballantyne Collins and Kenny vote no. The Mayor accuses opponents of political hypocrisy and appeals to Good Government Association donors to see the truth.
George Westinghouse, the American electrician, received Germanys gold Grashes medal the highest honor of its kind from the German Engineering Society according to a Berlin cablegram. The report mentions G O Taylor in sealed bottles as a note fragment of a distilleries masterpiece.
Mrs Jernnie Levendorf left Suffolk Divorce Court after receiving $8000 in cash and $15 monthly for six years, ending her marriage to Jacob Levendorf, vice-president of the New England Smelting and Refining Company of Boston.
Mrs. Levendorf secured a divorce on statutory grounds alleging improper conduct by her husband with an unknown young woman. The decree includes an $8000 cash settlement and a $15 monthly support for an adopted son until he reaches age 15, to be paid by Levendorf. A private detective testified as the only other witness.
About fifty IWW barbers quit work in protest of the new wage scale after a recent strike. They argue higher wages raised shave and haircut prices and cut their tips. Many plan to return to the AFL under which they previously belonged and some seek reinstatement. decisions pending.
Mrs Meta Sinclair former wife of author Upton Sinclair and Hubert Halliwell were refused a Poughkeepsie marriage license by City Chamberlain Jesse J. Graham because they had lived at Dr Sadler's sanatorium in Woodstock and Mrs Sinclair listed New York as her residence. The couple planned to seek a license in New York and likely marry there after returning to the city.
On the pier the dancer Saharet Ross and broker Von Frantzius debated marriage and dancing. Saharet insisted on seven hours to decide while he pressed for an immediate wedding. She danced briefly and voiced uncertainty over the nuptials as the matter remained unsettled.
The Rev Dr George W King of Central Presbyterian Church Newark outlined what makes a perfect wife in a sermon. He urged absolute faithfulness and kindness toward a husband and home, daily living religion, and consideration in requests. Do not nag run husband into debt use tongue unwisely neglect husband or children for social pursuits or scientific study avoid constant gad about spendthrift behavior and beating religion into him.
Cherbourg June 23. As forts fired a salute for President Poincare on his way to England, an explosion killed two men and seriously wounded four others.
Harrisburg Penn June 23 provision was made in the State Senate to cover all veterans attending Gettysburgs semi centennial beyond 40000. An item of 35000 was inserted in the general appropriation bill to meet transportation costs and provide quarters and subsistence at Gettysburg.
A general strike for the 500 members of the Italian Bakers Union Af of L. may be called if master bakers do not sign the proposed union agreement before Monday morning. Union men said workers from the Hebrew Bakers Union could also quit if the general strike is declared.
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.