18 May 1914
Page 1
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 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1914
Page
1
After 13 days adrift in the Atlantic a 3D Columbia boat with four survivors is rescued by the revenue cutter Seneca. The crew endured storms and exposure while hoping for rescue as men died one after another and bodies were cast overboard during the perilous voyage.
After a day of talks among Huerta government representatives South American mediators and American delegates the advance guard of the Mexican mediation is en route to Niagara Falls for the conference to open there on Wednesday. The Mexican party including Senors Rabéa Rodriguez and Elguero with their wives and families left at 3 pm for New York and will stay until Tuesday before continuing to Niagara Falls.
A gasoline tank exploded after a touring car collision in Town House square Salem. Mat Kreamer of Nashua was burned on face and hands and taken to Salem Hospital. A second car owned by Amos Morgridge of Exeter struck in as it tried to avoid the crash. The other chauffeur fled. fire officials and about 2000 spectators gathered as flames were fought.
The item lists moon phases from May through June with per day times and observatory notes. It notes sun positions in Portland Gloucester Newport and outlines evening and morning celestial views plus light cues and anniversaries including Peter the preacher arrival to America and Napoleon's empire event. It marks Civil War milestones and Stephen Dudley Field’s death a year ago.
Fair Monday and Tuesday with light variable winds for Boston and vicinity. The forecast from Washington notes fair conditions across New England with moderate breezes and no precipitation expected.
Winston Spencer Churchill first lord of the admiralty loops six times over Sheerness harbor in a monoplane piloted by English aviator Gustave Hamel.
Mrs. J. Harding Price of 12 Taunton Street was overcome by gas in her roof this afternoon. She was saved late tonight by the use of a pulmotor and is the wife of J Harding Price of the United Shoe Machinery Company.
Clifford B. Sherman Jr a New Bedford native and University of Maine sophomore died after a canoe overturned in the Stillwater River at Orono. Omar K Edes of Dexter survived after swimming to shore. Sherman was son of Clifford P Sherman New Bedford referee in bankruptcy and a Phi Gamma Delta member.
Four survivors from the burned steamer Columbian were picked up by the US revenue cutter Seneca after 13 days adrift in the North Atlantic. First Officer Robert Tiere, Seaman Oscar Kendall, Seaman Peter Bellanger, and Fireman Michael Ludwigs en survived on scarce rations of ship biscuits and a single cask of water. They were in deteriorating condition and one man died just before rescue. The Seneca proceeded to Halifax, expected to arrive tomorrow morning.
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.