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 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1907
Page
2
A historic note describes Mellen beginning a plan to disengage from Morse and outlines a vast network of railroad and steamship holdings. It lists road and line ownership and affiliations across New England and beyond, including several named lines and connections to major carriers.
President Charles M. Mellen announces a strategic move aligning the New Haven with Merchants & Miners to gain control of Boston and Philadelphia steamship lines and to confront Charles W. Morse. The plan centers on accelerating a combined rail and waterway takeover, expanding freight service, and reshaping Providence port access to block Morse rivals.
Mayor Fitzgerald asks Common Council to approve a $50,000 appropriation for the Finance Commission to be raised by polls and estates tax. The measure urges immediate passage so commissioners can be selected and begin duties. The session adjourned for two weeks for lack of a quorum.
Mrs Elsie E Johnson of Cambridge petitions Middlesex Probate Court for custody of Reginald Johnson five year old, alleging her husband Hamilton B Johnson of Boston gave the child beer and other liquids since infancy. Depositions from Barre Vermont and witnesses describe instances of beer given to the child. Judge McIntire took the matter under advisement.
The Franklin Square House drive for a second $100,000 toward indebtedness resumes after a pause due to Dr. Perin’s illness. He has recovered and aims to secure the next $100,000 before summer. A pledge of $2000 from Mr. E. H. Cole of New York brings total commitments to $42,000.
Grand officers and heirs of founders attend the Siloam Lodge 2 I O O F. Anniversary ball at Odd Fellows Hall Berkeley Street. Grand march led by N. G. Arthur Corbett and W. G. Clarence J. McKenzie followed by about 200 couples with many officials present.
A six member committee of United States Steel and related firms arrived in Superior to gather data for a report on a proposed steel plant at the lakes end and to recommend a site. The delegation’s visit aims to assess feasibility and location options for the new facility.
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.