Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

Page 1

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

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1891

Page

1

Mullins the Moonshiner Arrest Ends Desperate Reign

Wuertina West Virginia June 23 Harve Mullins leader of the Mullins moonshining gang in McDowell county for seven years is captured along with P G Cooper Eight gang members are indicted for murder Mullins is said to have killed five men before his arrest Deputy Internal Revenue Collector N I Keadle hid in the woods for days before ambushing Mullins and Cooper Mullins resisted with a revolver and Cooper with a rifle before surrendering

Mullins West Virginia Virginia Internal Revenue N.l. Keadle Harve Mullins Cooper

Prince George of Greece in transit from San Francisco

Prince George of Greece travels from San Francisco to New York aboard a journey noted in a page summary. The report mentions related transit and cross Atlantic interests with other items on the same page.

City and Suburban Sports and Page One Highlights

City and Suburban column previews American athletes abroad rowing and bicycle races Fourth of July sports and a Harvard crew banquet. Mentions cricket results B A A struggles then wins and a tribute to the Pine Farm school damage. Notes on labor meetings and a mayoral liquor license prosecution in nearby towns.

New England Medhanic Louis A Banks Boston Boston Grestian Club Franklin Park Mount Mopadnoc Harvard Sculley Square Page Pine Farm School Newton Children’s Aid Society of Lacnara W. Averell Cambridge Woburn

Railroad trainmen urge Crocker reappointment in Springfield

Five hundred delegates from the Brotherhood of rail workers representing New York to New Hampshire met in Springfield on June 28. L S Collin spoke, Mayor Bradford welcomed them, and they urged Governor Russell to reappoint George G. Crocker to the Railroad Commission. They praised Crocker’s National Railroad Commission work and supported automatic couplers, power brakes, and limits on Sunday and over eight hour work days.

Springfield Brotherhood of New York Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island New Hampshire L.S. Collin Ft. Dodge Bradford Russell George G. Crocker Crocker National Railroad

Improvements That Transform Maverick Bank Quarters

Workmen since January have rebuilt and enlarged Maverick Bank at Congress and Water streets. The main room is doubled in size with a new vault system and multiple safes. Asa P. Potter remains president, J. W. Work cashier, and the bank boasts electric lighting, an elevator, and expanded clerical space. Established 1854, the bank handles large city business, foreign exchange, and government bonds with deposits over 10 million.

Maverick Bank Congress and Water Streets Nho Boston Congress Street Asa P. Potter J. W. Work Damon Works State Street Congress Potter Water Street Great Britain Europe China Japan United States Canada

Shipwrecked Crew Saved From Bahama Wreck

The steamship Adirondack, from the Bahamas, arrived in New York with part of the crew of the bark Knut Alfson, wrecked off Black Rock, Acklins Island. There was no loss of life. The Alfson left Philadelphia on May 21 bound for Cuenfuegos.

New York Adirondack Bahamas Knut Alfson Black Rock Acklins Island Alfson Philadelphia Cuenfuegos

Late Ship News From Highland and Hatham

Report from Highland and Hatham noting strong easterly and northeast winds with threatening weather. Vessels passing and anchored include steamer Winthrop and City of Macon, tug Dudley Ray with barges, and multiple barges and schooners in tow. Steam yacht Matie remains in harbor as ships maneuver for safety.

Nighland Light Peconic Rong Frode Maverick William S Slater S Ik Mead Mary Whiteridge Dudley L’ray Nathan Bale Winthrop Basex City of Macon Hatham Wreatler Rattlesnake Lrookaside Reading Matie Bangor Urat

La Touraine Sets New Transatlantic Record From Havre

Fire Island sighting confirms La Touraine's remarkable crossing in seven days three hours and eleven minutes from Havre, beating the La Bourgogne record. The twin-screw liner, built near St Nazaire, measures 540 feet with 1090 capacity, featuring advanced bulkheads, electric lighting, and lavish first class interiors for 392 passengers.

New York la Bourgogne Frangeul la Touraine Penhouet St. Nazaire France la Pouraine Poirpot

Colby University Commencement Week Opens With Sermon

Colby University Waterville Mo June 28 commencement week began with fair weather. President Small delivered the baccalaureate sermon at the Baptist Church. The senior class attended in a body as Rev W H Spencer offered prayer. Small urged reading the gospels and comparing Jesus with other great thinkers to judge the truth of Christianity.

Waterville Colby University Small Baptist Church W. H. Spencer Jesus Christ Jesus Confucius Buddha Socrates Marcus Aurelius Orient

Embezzlement Warrants for Express Company Officials

Warrants issued for Charles Bigelow and Norman Perry of the American Express Company in St. Louis charging defalcation of 1200 dollars. Perry already arrested. Bigelow is in Chicago visiting family and will be arrested on return. Both men held on heavy bonds.

St. Louis Charles Bigelow Norman Perry American Express Company Perry Bigelow Chicago Express Company

Portrait of Columbus Bought for 10000 in Cuicano

Ghaziea Gunther, a local curio collector, purchased the portrait of Christopher Columbus painted by Chevalier Antonio Moro for $10,000 in Cuicano on June 28. The sale underscores the growing interest in historic portraits among regional collectors.

Columbus Cuicano Christopher Columbus Chevalier Antonio Moro Ghaziea Gunther Curio

Christian College Students At World Student Conference

Three sessions were held in Northfield with Rev John Smith of Edinburgh preaching on Abraham's Intercession. Prof R E Thompson spoke on apostles calling as about 1200 attended. William R Harper described college student difficulties and faith, with nearly 1000 at the evening service and 350 at the missionary conference on Round Top Hill.

Northbreep John Smith Edinburgh Abraham R. E. Thompson University of Pennsylvania Stone Hall William R. Harper Chicago University Christian College Gores Round Top Hill L. W. Munhall

Royal Greek Prince George to visit New York before Liverpool sail

Prince George of Greece is due in New York tomorrow or the day after and will stay until July 4 before sailing on the Servia to Liverpool. He arrived in San Francisco Tuesday from Yokohama escorted by the Russian gunboat Kelatz and is 22, a Greek navy lieutenant in charge of the torpedo department.

New York Prince George of Greece Liverpool San Francisco Gaslic Yokohama Kelatz Vladivostock Czarowitz Tokio Demetrius N, Kotassi Ralili Bros Prince George Deimonico’s Lim Czarwitz Tsu Japan Czarewitz

Desperadoes Rumored Raid on Sac and Fox Agency

A Wichita dispatch reports a sensational rumor of an armed attack on the Sac and Fox Agency Friday night by desperadoes, with a large treasure allegedly seized and escaped. A Guthrie U S marshal heard the same tale. the Dalton gang is named as the attackers. No verification has been obtained.

Kansas City Wichita Kas Sac and Fox Agency Guthrie Okla Dalton Gang

Famous Bandit Arturo Garcia Found Dead Near Artemisa

Havana reports Arturo Garcia a famed bandit was found dead near Artemisa with multiple bullet and stab wounds. authorities have not yet determined the killer or motive. the case shocks locals as investigators cordon the scene and search for clues.

Havana Arturo Garcia Artemisa

Transatlantic and coastal ship arrivals and positions noted

The list records numerous vessel movements on dates in June from ports including Boston Baltimore New York Havre London Liverpool Glasgow and Montreal. Ships named Euripides Milanese La Bourgogne Servia Moravia Polynesian and others are listed with origins such as St Johns Baracoa Havre and Montreal and destinations like Philadelphia New York and San Francisco.

Boston Kehrwieder Namburg Euripides St Johns Milanese London Cuba Baracoa Baltimore Mississippi New York la Torraine Havre Normanda Hamburg City of Chicago Rome Liverpool Bremen Fulda Southampton Eider Glasgow Montreal Gibraltar Pontiac Mediterranean Philadelphia Virginian Laverpool Michigan Richmond Ill Storm King Moravia Senin Y la Bourgogne Mongellan Minnesota Columbia Cape Hace Servia Ethiopia Aurania la Burcogne Kinsale Dalton New Orleana Stopy Island Lake Huron Mont- al Hoye Kong City of Peking San Fran Ora Kong Parthia Vancouver Lane 1 Ork Gallino

Crushed In His Side Death at City Point

Edward McCabe boiler maker for Harrison Loring was crushed by a horse car on City Point street. He fell under the front platform after boarding near East Sixth street and died within minutes from internal hemorrhage. The driver acted quickly but McCabe did not survive. He was 25, unmarried, with two brothers in the area.

New York New England Edward McCabe City Point McCabe Harrison Loring East First Street M. City Point James Mellen Loring East Sixth Street Park Square RE. A. Luther William H. Clark Merlen Mellen Clark Luther Pierce Burnham John H. McCloud Clack Leons R. Tripp Dr. Forbes Forbes Tripp Silver Street City Hospital

Woburn Liquor War Moves Against City Leaders

The Rev Hugh Montgomery plans to prosecute Mayor George F Bean and the Woburn Board of Aldermen for illegally granting tavern licenses lacking food preparation facilities. He cites evidence from liquor trial records and expects convictions. Montgomery will reveal a letter from counsel B B Johnson who declines to appear again. Johnson is reportedly unhappy with court decisions. Complainants will be sworn in after several days.

Woburn Hugh Montgomery George F. Bean Board of Aldermen of Hon. B. B. Johnson Fourth District Court Montgomery Johnson

Reverend Ogden Dies in Pulpit At Warrensburg Church

The Rev William M Ogden rector of the Church of the Holy Cross Warrensburg Warren county fell dead in the pulpit while preaching this morning He was 45 years old and had served as pastor for twenty years He was well known in Episcopal church circles across the state.

Samatoga William M. Ogden Church of the Holy Cross Warrensburg Warren County

Gladstone Morley Improve. Spurgeon Still Critical

London report notes Mr. Gladstone and Mr. Morley showing health improvement. Mr. Spurgeon is a trifle better yet remains in critical condition amid ongoing concerns.

London

Explosive Disorder in Italian Chamber Over Foreign Policy

Rome scenes of wild tumult as Admiral Brin tried to read the interpellation on foreign policy. Premier Rudini pledged to uphold the Diei bund and European peace amid shouting, threats, and a near riot that ended with a prorogation for summer holidays. London reports Rudini considered secession from the Dreibund but stayed with alliance after England’s sympathy.

Rome Chamber of Deputies Admiral Brin Marine Rudini Italy Europe Signor Martino Signor Cavallotti Signor Martino Signor Cavalletto Signor Bovio Chamber Concord Signor Sonnino Sontino Scutile London Dreibund England

Trouble in China risks near Shanghai mission attacks

Admiral Belknap's Asiatic squadron received a June 1 dispatch from United States Consul General Leonard in Shanghai. Chinese band that destroyed the Woo Sich mission May 31 were believed en route to attack Shanghai area missions, with nine gunboats on the river and Allied ships at Shanghai. Captain Curley of the Alliance confirmed the Woo Sich mission destruction and noted Shanghai viewed the situation as serious.

Lachaker Shanghai Leonard United States Steamship Alliance Kel- Knap Curley The Alliance

British and American Vessels to Cruise Behring Sea

Victoria June 28. H M S Nymphe commanded by Turner sails with mails for Esquimault then Nanaimo to meet US S Mohican for Behring Sea passage. Pheasant and U S S Alert expected to join, Alert captain Hitchcock ill, Lt Wainwright to assume command. Mascot and Otto of Victoria have been quietly fitting out for sealing.

Hitchcock The Alert St. Josephi’s Hospital Wainwright Washington Mascot Otto

When the Kaiser Goes Away Germany to Rule Briefly

Berlin June 28 The ministerial council acting during Emperor William's absence sped up talks on a Central European customs union and kept the Russia entente in suspense. The anti grain law agitation is to be ignored unless food riots occur. An 8 000 000 mask lottery is to support Major Wissman's East Africa venture.

Berlin William Russia Wissman East Africa

Wonderful new gun shown in Manchester exhibition

London reports a private Manchester demonstration of a pneumatic gun by engineer J. E. Bott. Details remain secret until patents are secured. The weapon claims greater range than the Zalinski gun and the ability to fire fifty pounds of dynamite three miles, with a rate of fire of twice per minute.

London Manchester J. E. Bott Continental Zalinski

Tin-plate works shutter in South Wales for one month

Four-fifths of the tinplate plants in South Wales closed yesterday for a month. The shutdown affected about 256,000 workers who were left unemployed for the period. The move impacts major yards and factories across Wales, with government and labor officials monitoring the stoppage.

Wales London South Wales

Oaken English Sideboard Offers Bargain at $25

A vintage catalogue pitch extols a two blade money making sideboard priced at $25, comparing it to a $50 value with features like a bevelled mirror, upper shelf, lined drawer, double locked plate closet, linen drawer, rich carvings, oval brass knobs, and oxidized trim. Meant to promote the new 18v1 catalogue issued for five two cent stamps.

Italy

Chilean cabinet formed as insurgent party seeks U.S. recognition

The Bureau of the American Republics reports Chile appoints a new cabinet led by Julios Banados Espinosa while Washington awaits official contact from Don Pedro Montt's faction. The move aims to shield Balmaceda opponents by seeking belligerent rights, with recognition likely to be negative in effect. Also reported is the death of Demetrio Lastarria, former Speaker and Balmaceda ally, en route across the Andes.

Washington Bureau of the American Republics Republic of Chile Jutgo Banabos Espinosa Manual Maria Aldunate Francisco Javier Concua Manuel Aristides Zanartu Jose Valasques Nicanor Acator Julios Banados Espinosa Chamber of Deputies Santiago Chile Don Pedro Montt United States Congressional Balmaceda New York Senor Demetrio Lastarria Andes Senor Lastarria House of Deputies

London Fire Chief Eyre Shaw Resigns After Thirty Years

London reports Captain Eyre Massey Shaw resigns as chief of the metropolitan fire brigade. Born in County Cork in 1830, he served briefly in the army and led after the Tooley Street blaze, retiring after thirty years of service.

London Eyre Massey Shaw Metropolitan Fire Brigade Shaw County Cork Ireland Seafast Constabulary Barinwood Tooley Street

London scandal linked to Tranby Croft baccarat inquiry

The Pall Mall Gazette reports that Lord and Lady Brooke have instructed George Lewis to sue papers circulating unfounded and malicious libels tying Lady Brooke to the Tranby Croft baccarat inquiry storm.

London Pall Mail Gazette of Society Lady Brooke Tranby Croft Lord George Lewis

Typhoid Water Warning Shakes Florence City

The Florence commission investigating typhoid fever condemns all city water supplies and urges visitors to drink bottled water to avoid infection. The advisory highlights a public health crisis and calls for precautionary measures amid rising concerns.

London Rome The Times Florence

Also Mentioned on This Page

Abram French Company Franklin Street Mullins the Moonshiner Newburyport & Amesbury Street Railway Company Newburyport Seventh Regiment Harper Northfield Cleveland Tven Providence Merose Despradoes Sac and Fox Horne Mullins Oxford Boat Club Ane Germany Raser Pew Paris Italian Chamber of Deputies Hewins & Hollis, Outfitters Hamilton Place C.F. Appleton Gentlemen’s Shoes Washington ST Clobe Building GEO Jaoctory Optham H. Lloyd Lan ii Bromfield At J. Ty Phelps Stave Agt Dey Boslou President Small -Basin of Christianity Christian College Students Chicago University At Thomson - Houston Motor CO Atlantic Avenue Behring Sea Paing Canal ST Hutise Seston
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