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 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1909
Page
12
After a hearing the legislative committee on cities voted to report a bill raising the school tax from 2.75 to 3.26 per thousand. Chairman David A. Ellis said funds are short and only 1.28 per child could be spared, despite larger allocations in other Massachusetts cities.
Springfield reports the bricklayers convention adjourned with routine business finished and officer elections postponed to tomorrow. The open shop in Boston sparked spirited discussion while the proposed constitution and by laws were presented but not adopted.
Driver John H. McCarthy of Combination Engine 1 resigns after 10 years with the Winthrop fire department to engage in the produce business. He leaves active service as he pivots to business pursuits.
The text honors Mr McCarthy for repeated commendations for efficient service and for helping save lives during the Crest Hall fire. It notes his widely known presence in the beach district, friendships with the summer colony, his marriage to a Waltham woman, and membership in the Winthrop Lodge of Hilks and the Leston Mule Club.
Baltimore dated March 9. Former Attorney Diener Bonaparte says he will follow his late chief and talk no more for publication. When asked if Roosevelt will stay silent he replied with a wink that if a lion swallowed him he would disagree with the lion.
Hundreds of state and city officials and friends attended the funeral of Mrs. Johanna Doyle mother of Senator James H. Doyle at St Patrick's Church. The solemnhigh mass was celebrated by Rev Father Thomas Walsh with the church quartet under John P Kession. Dennis H Mahoney led ushers and pallbearers included John F Sullivan David Condon Alexander William and Edward Farquharson and Jeremiah McCarthy.
James Ervin Dunphy a 45 year old single Grand Trunk railroad section man from Yarmouth was drowned in Back Bay Portland Maine after his foot snagged on a rail while crossing a bridge and he fell overboard.
An advertisement promotes a product claimed to reduce fat by a pound daily and promises safety. It lists price one dollar per full size, with mail and trial pack options from the Rengo Co in Detroit, and cites multiple Boston and Cambridge outlets and a Stamps incentive.
The largest fleet of ocean liners to Boston in a year arrived yesterday and Monday, with seven ships from Europe Asia and South America bringing cargoes valued at over 5 million dollars and creating thousands of longshore job hours. Vessels included the Marquette Devonian Vizcanna Bosnia Langdale Trautenfels and others with cargoes totaling more than 10 million dollars. Wages for longshoremen were set at 30 cents an hour for four days of work with about 12 thousand dollars in daily payroll across the fleet.
Major General George Davis will be guest of honor at Evacuation Day banquet in South Boston. Mayor Hibbard, Senate President Treadwell, and Council President Goodwin attend. Admiral Schroeder to speak. Parade from Dorchester Ave and Broadway at 2 pm with Lt. Joseph P. Galvin as chief marshal. Indoor events follow at a local gym.
Miss Jessie B. McLellan, tied to a breach of promise suit, attacked attorney George A. Sweetser with a dog whip on a Boston train, injuring him and another man, Llewellyn E. Pulsifer. Police filed assault charges. Sweetser later obtained a warrant for her arrest.
Horace B. Stanton, a Boston Brookline lawyer, appeared briefly as a silent butler in The Lightning Conductor at Castle Square Theatre. His Harvard dramatics experience showed in the role, and friends recognized him in the audience. He said the appearance was accidental and not a career change.
At a meeting of prominent Jewish charitable workers, Tee M. Freedman presided. Professor Jeffrey Brackett spoke on the modern system of the care of dependent children. Rabbi M. M. Wichler supported boarding out but feared loss of Jewish religious influence.
Moorfield Storey of Boston presented a resolution at the Pennsylvania Railroad annual meeting urging competitive bidding on a proposed $80,000,000 bond issue. The matter was referred to the incoming board, but President McCrea assured that any proposition from George L. Ware would get consideration.
A large crowd braved rain for the third evening of a men's mission at the Cathedral. Rev Father Oley spoke on the rosary and Rev Father Wildenberg preached on conscience, stressing accountability, the divine tribunal within, and the lasting consequences of remorse.
The famous actress Ethel Barrymore announced in London in July 1905 her engagement to Captain Harry Graham formerly of the Scots Guards and writer of Misrepresentative Men. The proposed marriage was set for 1906 but was later broken off in June after rumors of a change of mind.
Russell Griswold Colt eldest son of Samuel Pomeroy Colt heads major Rhode Island firms United States Rubber Company and Industrial Trust Company of Providence. He turns 27 on October 10 and descends from Hartford Colts connected to inventor Samuel Colt. His mother Elizabeth Bullock is daughter of judge J Russell Bullock.
The Rev. Albert B. Shields rector of the Church of the Redeemer South Boston will give four free lectures on Psychotherapy starting next Friday in Eaton Hall Tufts College Medford.
A tornado last night destroyed Brinley causing over 30 deaths and about 60 injuries with 14 serious. Property losses reach an estimated one million dollars. Among the dead 14 are white, as the storm lasted only minutes in the town.
The storm devastates Brinkley Arkansas with all hotels destroyed and the Catholic Church serving as a makeshift hospital. Relief squads aid the dead and injured while railroads provide cars for relief efforts. Governor Donaghey visits announcing food clothing and shelter as top needs. Hundreds are left homeless with interments in Helena.
James E. Twombley, a 29 year veteran letter carrier and father of 10, chose jail over his Harvard student son's offered bail assistance. Postal inspectors cited money lenders as the motive behind alleged peculations. Twombley, held for the grand jury, waived examination and faced a $1000 bail. He expressed he could endure jail until the grand jury convenes.
Secretary of War Jacob M. Dickinson addressed the Iroquois Club in Chicago tonight in his first formal address since Taft’s appointment. He explained his Democratic status and conveyed the sentiments that influenced the president to select him.
Washington March 9. Interior Department orders 38 000 000 acres in eastern Wyoming counties be opened immediately to homesteaders. Applicants may take 160 or 320 acres.
The Pope, previously ill with a cold, is reported much better. He received Cardinal Richelmy, archbishop of Turin, and Mgr. Trobec, bishop of St. Cloud, in his private rooms.
At a New York dinner Senator Root urged Congress to grant federal courts criminal jurisdiction now held by the states. He argued foreign life and liberty are protected by states and that mobs abusing foreigners and violated treaties demand federal action.
A joint meeting of the Chamber of Commerce and Boston Merchants' Association will be held at the Chamber of Commerce at 2 p m today replacing the Ford building venue.
Joseph Germaine a young brakeman for the New York Central and Hudson River railroad was fatally crushed between two freight cars at Hastleton yard while coupling. He left a wife in poor health and two children Clara 4 and Eva 14 months. He was a Freight Brakemen's Union member and will be buried Friday.
State Department reports Russia has closed Vladivostock to free foreign trade. Goods sent to that port must pay Russian import taxes before admission. The sudden move affects U S and European and Japanese commercial interests. Russia says the action is to meet its own needs without offering inducements to foreign trade.
Adelard R Bastien, 51, foreman at S. H. Howe Shoe Co and Marlboro Business Men's Association member, has fasted on water for 41 days and is believed dying. He has cancer preventing stomach function and has a wife, three sons and a daughter.
Secretary of State Philander C. Knox dislikes the title Mr Secretary and prefers to be called Mr Knox, a stance noted amid discussions of cabinet formality in Washington.
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.