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 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1919
Page
24
City Council debated further salary raises across public service branches totaling thousands of dollars. Some measures were initiated by the council, others by the Mayor. The 1919 budget, under discussion for days, is to be pushed through quickly with budget deliberations expected to end by Thursday.
The Mayor proposes raising Fire Commissioner John R. Murphy salary from 5000 to 7500 and merging the wire department with the fire department by ordinance amendment. He urges council action on budget boosts for foremen, stablemen, watchmen, health inspectors, ferry captains, and others, with matrons and assistants receiving new higher pay. Deputy sealer roles would gain 100 dollars, bringing pay to 1700.
The report details a Chelsea murder investigation linked to Barney’s alleged sanctuary in Mrs. Ashenden’s 1412 Commonwealth avenue flat. It describes connections with Mrs. Collins and Marion O'Brien, and notes prior separations and reputations, as police pursue possible accomplices and plan for trials.
District Attorney Pelletier told the court yesterday that the trial of Barney for first degree murder in the death of Patrolman Charles E. Deininger has no definite start date. He indicated he would seek removal of Barney’s counsel Thomas F. Murphy if Murphy attended, citing lack of interest in the case. The hearing was to decide assignment for trial, with June 18 mentioned as a possible date, delayed by motions from counsel Edward P. Barry and John F. McDonald.
In Boston Typographical Union No 13 elections McBride the progressive candidate for president faces Dallas the administration candidate. James H Godkin competes with John O Battis for secretary treasurer as about 1800 printers vote across Boston Norwood and Cambridge on Wednesday.
Lawrence May 26 Henry G Wells district attorney for Essex county said the case of Mrs Bessie May Skeels Gundgren charged with poisoning Miss Florence M Gay last August will come up for trial early next month The case has been stalled due to Mrs Gundgrens health and a grand jury will hear it A bill of particulars with twelve motions was filed by Daniel J Daley the accuseds counsel The defense asks whether the indictment alleges one act or several and whether arsenic was given by the defendant to Miss Florence M Gay
Thousands of discharged soldiers and sailors, armed with stones, march on the House of Commons in London. Police block the approach and scatter the crowd, then a second march toward Buckingham Palace ends without further disorder. Hyde Park meeting earlier demanded work and a minimum wage. Similar protests occur nationwide.
Rev Rockwell Harmon Potter of Hartford told the Boston Congregational Club gathering at Ford Hall that the church has failed to accomplish all its aims in 2000 years yet has stayed with its task under burden and grip. He urged unity and urged modern language for religion while criticizing Billy Sunday’s theology as out of date.
A central Java eruption on May 20 killed or injured around 16 000 people, with authorities reporting 15 000 dead across Brengat and Blitar districts. The Kalut volcano devastated 20 villages in Brengat and 11 near Blitar, per Batavia and Central News despatches dated May 23 and May 26.
Kalut in eastern Java south of Surabaya ranks among 14 active Javan volcanoes. Its last major eruption occurred on May 23, 1901, claiming 181 lives. Earlier eruptions and quakes include 1822 events near Galoenggoen with 114 villages destroyed and over 4,000 deaths, and 1883 with about 35,000 fatalities.
Frank Goddard defeated Jack Curphey in the 10th round of a 20 round match to claim the heavyweight championship of Great Britain and the Lord Lonsdale belt in London.
Paris May 26 The German peace delegation has assured the French government it will ask no further extension of time for consideration of the peace terms. The extension granted last week expires Thursday.
The Seils Floto circus opened in Boston drawing large crowds both afternoon and evening. The parade featured elephants camels caparisoned horses roaring lions and vivid pageantry as spectators, including many adults reliving childhood, watched the procession through city streets.
The banks committee will review a measure banning trust companies from paying interest on savings deposits more than once every six months. If not reversed, the bill would take effect July 1. Executive petitions urge voter initiative to reverse the ruling, citing misleading title and broader dividend rights.
Miss Harriet Fessenden of Chestnut Hill is elected vice-president of the Vincent Club. The photo by Champlain features a portrait of the new officer and outlines her new role with the organization.
Miss Harriet Fessenden of Chestnut Hill elected vice-president of the Vincent Club. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sewall H. Fessenden she was a devoted war worker during the war, as the club plans an active victory year under new president Mrs. William E. Russell, formerly Miss Josephine Dorr of Cambridge.
In Prague a furious crowd erected gallows in the main street and forced 57 food profiteers to swear to sell goods at reasonable prices. All those accused reportedly took the oath amid mounting tensions over shortages.
An advertisement features a mother praising Father John's Medicine, recounting a weight gain from under 100 to 140 pounds after faithfully using the product for about two years. The note invites readers to request the name and address of the writer and promotes the medicine as a safe, alcohol-free family remedy with sixty years of word-of-mouth success.
Paris reports German counter proposals to the allied peace terms will be ready tomorrow night and Count von Brockdorff Rantzau will present them Wednesday in the peace conference circles.
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.