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 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1898
Page
5
Crowds flock to Munyon office despite three days of heavy rain as 3174 patients received prescriptions over four days. People trust Prof Munyon from past cures for rheumatism and headaches. Free consultations run daily from 9 A M to 8 P M with physicians assisting in diagnosing the trouble.
House members engage in a lengthy session over the street railway tax bill. Representative Joubert of Lawrence, identified as Captain Joubert of Company F, Ninth Regiment, in Camp Dewey, enters the discussion as debates continue.
Reports from Camp Alger describe Sixth Regiment quarters and leave with cheers for a popular officer. Senate and committee actions cover railway tax reform, excise revisions, and voter-related pensions. Soldiers face hard food, water shortages, and improvised cooking, while visitors push relief and pipelines to ease camp conditions.
Camp Alger Va May 26 Special to the Post No matter what the folks at home may think Cuba has no terrors for the Sixth Massachusetts after the brief encampment The camp near Washington lacks luxuries water is scarce Privates from diverse backgrounds read write letters and endure crude conditions They prepare for a review by McKinley Alger and officials next Saturday and the hospital corps receives strong praise for its organization and sanitary care
Madrid reports a brighter political outlook with minister Amnon pledging to seek honorable peace. Cadiz tests on the armored Emperador Carlos Quinto show three shots fired from a new 28 centimeter turret gun with improved electric and hand firing mechanisms.
At Camp Dewey South Framingham Homer A. Tomlett of Needham was arrested on suspicion of stealing a wagonload of commissary items and blankets from regiments. He claims purchase from regiments before departure. investigation targets Sixth and Eighth Regiments while Ninth Regiment’s stores may also be involved. The incident sparks questions over ration disposal and camp security as odds and ends of provisioning surface.
Fresh meat for troops is being provided at Chickamauga National Park with today’s arrivals joining ongoing efforts. Some soldiers experience heat strain as meals and supplies are organized to ease conditions amid the advancing feed program for the troops.
A vintage print ad promotes CcASTORA for infants and children, described as the kind you have always bought, signaling a trusted familiar brand message aimed at caretakers seeking reliable pediatric products.
Massachusetts Second Regiment soldiers endure heat and snakes at camp in Florida as target practice begins and spirits rise over likely Cuba movement. Field day scheduled with Seventy-first and regulars, fresh meat served, officers seek a caterer, and mothers await letters while ink runs short.
In London on May 26 reports say Emperor Francis Joseph urged the Queen Regent to flee Spain as revolutionary threats mount. Her mother in Madrid reportedly echoes the warning, yet the Queen Regent is said to intend to stay.
Impressive scenes unfolded at Westminster from early morning as the public viewed the peaceful body of Mr Gladstone. A continual stream of visitors from peers to costermongers passed the catafalque with lit candles and a gilt cross. By noon over 40,000 had seen the remains. Sir William Vernon Harcourt arrived at noon.
A London cable dispatch reports intense Liberal anger over Queen Victoria's omission of Gladstone in the Court Circular. It notes a telegram to Mrs Gladstone but no formal tribute, cites palace advisers and suggests possible later mention after the funeral. It recalls Gladstone's push for Home Rule and his last Commons speech, and questions the monarch’s gratitude.
Athletes from major colleges arrive in New York for the intercollegiate games starting tomorrow afternoon. Predictions favor Pennsylvania to win. Despite health rumors, Weters will compete, aiming for a career-defining race after a recent defeat by Tewksbury at 12 yards.
The Brooklyn Handicap will be run next Saturday with a mixed field and high interest. Ornament is considered the top contender in betting, though victory is not guaranteed. Likely starters include Ornament Ben Holladay On Deck Tillo Dr Catlett Howard Mann previous Traverser Winged Foot Our Johnny and others, with possible withdrawals.
Washington May 2 1916 A military officer said many volunteers enlisted under the second call will be used to bring existing militia companies up to a regular war footing of over 19 men This suggests fewer opportunities for independent volunteer companies than some expected.
Private Arthur C. Pearson of Company M Eighth Regiment died Tuesday from a cold contracted on guard duty at Camp Dewey. He lay in state at his brother Frank L Pearson’s home 45 Porter Street Somerville before burial yesterday afternoon. Rev George S Anderson of Highland Avenue Congregational Church conducted services. A guard of honor from Company 1H Fifth Regiment Charlestown assisted. Pallbearers included Corporal Phillips and Privates Sandborn Dakin and Bodge. Funeral at Newton Centre Cemetery was a full military ceremony with large attendance and floral tributes. Pearson was 22 and praised for his enthusiasm in service.
Report on Massachusetts Governor Wolcott declining state funding to equip and aid Massachusetts volunteers serving with the United States forces. Senators Quirk and Gallivan discussed potential legislation or reallocating a $500,000 war fund to assist regiments from Massachusetts at Camp Dewey and other fronts. Governor urged citizens to provide aid, leaving state action with public generosity rather than state appropriation.
Washington May 26 The President will nominate Thomas F Clark of East Ontone to a second lieuten ant in the Massachusetts Regiment as a signal corps member. Lieutenant Clark is a telegraph expert and heads the Postal Telegraph Company office at T wharf in Boston.
An enthusiastic patriotic gathering at the armory in Amesbury led by James H Hassett discussed raising funds to aid families of Company B Eighth Regiment volunteers. They urged the Legislature to provide aid and authorized Representative Davis to present the matter, with a committee formed to raise and disburse the funds.
On May 20 Inspectors Shields and Wolf arrested two young men William H. Williams of East Boston and Thomas H. Flaherty, employed by Julius Rounds of 165 Devonshire street, charged with larceny of albums, knives, forks and spoons valued at 160 dollars. The premises of Thomas J. Gibbons at Haskins Street, Roxbury were searched and the goods recovered.
Washington May 26 Adjutant General Corbin said the first call for U S troops is nearly done. By tonight 118000 volunteers were mustered and preparations exist to reach 121000 to 122000 in total.
The battleship Alabama, launched Wednesday at Cramp's shipyard, was towed to League Island Navy Yard for dry docking. A manganese-bronze propeller wheel was to be keyed on, and the hull below the water line would receive a heavy coat of green submarine paint.
Immense 65 by 45 foot flag unfurled on Summer street near Jordan, Marsh & Co. building as more than 25000 spectators gathered from 5 to 6 pm. Speakers included John L Bates and Jeremiah McCarthy. a portrait of Admiral Dewey was unveiled. choral union of 125 women sang the Star Spangled Banner.
A 48 by 28 foot flag was raised yesterday from the Lamson and Hubbard building to an Ames estate window. Merchants funded the display as Cambridge Cadet Band played patriotic tunes drawing large crowds. Speeches by George Bleiler Jr, Thomas A. Mullen, W T H Fitzgerald, and Freeman O Emerson followed before the banner was lowered by Louise KE Bileler.
The committee organizing a color stand for the Ninth Regiment reports approval from the war office to remain at Camp Dewey past next Sunday. Congressman John F. Fitzgerald says there is no objection to carrying an Irish flag with the Stars and Stripes by any volunteer guard regiment. A train will depart Kneeland street station at 12:20 p.m. for attendees and excursion rates may be arranged. Colonel Charles McCarthy is chairman, with speakers including Fitzgerald and E. J. Slattery. State president A. O. H. of Massachusetts will attend.
Catharine McCann, alias Mary Malloy, a shoplifter, was sentenced to eight months in jail for stealing a boy's clothing from R H White Co. She appealed with counsel John W Cummings and was held for $600 for a higher court. Authorities report cash and bank books totaling $9000 were found on her at arrest.
Police told a Post reporter no trace of Di Biasi the murderer of Foreman Ellis. Inspect or Abbott surveyed the Italian killed by officers in Winchester but the dead man bore no resemblance to the suspect.
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.