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 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
12
The Boston Post issues details subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, including terms for Canada and foreign copies. It lists editorial rooms, editors, and the publisher E A Grozier with addresses on Main Street in Boston.
A quotation from Robert Hoe of R Hoe and Co proclaims the Boston Post now owns the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and the largest press in the world, highlighting a major expansion in print capacity.
Governor Foss presides at the formal opening of the Commonwealth Pier, hailed as a landmark achievement for Boston’s port. The event introduces the Hamburg American Line to Boston, signaling a major expansion that rivals New York’s seaport growth and promises further harbor improvements.
A small group of high school boys disrupted a Park Square drug store during a Boston parade day march. Authors urge teaching responsibility and self restraint, noting the incident harms the brigade’s reputation and reflects on public discipline and loyalty to law.
The Hartford Courant rebukes the Post for urging a Massachusetts dominated New Haven stockholders committee. It notes the Connecticut charter requires a majority of Connecticut on the board and that Connecticut has granted much to the company, while Massachusetts control appears excessive. The paper adds New Haven is also chartered by Connecticut.
The piece traces Charles W. Morse rising to the presidency of Hudson Navigation Company after being deposed in 1910. It notes a dramatic recovery from a claimed incurable illness a year earlier, and remarks on the resilience of individuals following damage verdicts or prison releases.
Charles W Morse resumes commercial activity in Atlanta signaling a continuation of his prior financial ventures despite past scrutiny and a likely reluctance to resume former methods.
The Gate City Old Guard of Atlanta visits Boston for Memorial Day to decorate the soldiers' monument and symbolize fraternity across lines. The piece urges modern citizens to remember the Union cause and honor veterans, noting the day blends remembrance with holiday sports and excursions.
An article notes a treaty of brotherly peace among rival Chinatown tongs in New York. Officials praise the move as a notable step in racial uplift and reform within the Chinese community, likening it to Shanghainese progress and signaling a shift from outlawry to order. The piece cites support from the Chinese government and religious groups.
A Memorial Day feature notes the Maine monument at Central Park entrance as 12 battleships gather in the harbor with a Cuban cruiser bearing officials. The unveiling this afternoon honors those who served, framing Remember the Maine as tribute rather than victory.
The article argues Governor Foss's veto blocks a 20 percent pay rise for state firemen and helpers, saying the dollar buys less today. It calls for Massachusetts to lead by paying a true living wage to laborers across the Commonwealth.
Poem expresses anticipation of a G A R muster with a veteran leader and grateful citizens. It recalls Civil War veterans, the old flag, and marching spirit as the National Encampment nears.
In a midnight Paris subterranean lodge of the Mortis Rigor Society, Stealthy Steve the Six Eyed Sleuth is confronted by masked members led by Snip-the-Snipe and Bud-the-Blud. Bud reports Steve’s supposed death, while Steve tries to maintain calm and claims he is the understudy. A wireless message reveals a card bearing Steve’s name, signaling a cliffhanger return tomorrow.
The Observant Citizen quotes Charles F. Cavanaugh Jr on tackling a hypothetical move of the State House. Other notes mention Jupiter observations by Dr J C Duncan for 20 students, Roxbury veterans finding new quarters, and a plan for municipally owned public markets across Boston starting 1914. A Maine lobster of 10 pounds is reported, along with Mrs Sarah A Dike’s 100th birthday routine and Dr William J Brickley’s views on treating inebriates.
The article traces Cyrus McCormick’s early clever designs for reaping and the rise of International Harvester. It notes Cyrus Hall McCormick and Harold F. McCormick as key managers, their fortunes, and the company’s global plants. It also mentions family ties to Edith Rockefeller and broader cultural roles.
Nettie Keach sits beside her Northerner father’s grave while Harold Kenyon, son of a Southerner, recalls their joint pledge at two nearby graves. Their rekindled love leads Harold to vow the Union of the North and South must be welded more closely and securely.
Special exercises for Harvard students are to be held in Appleton Chapel this morning. Professor Van Dyke of Princeton, occupying the pulpit this week, is to speak.
A Sun day Post note from editors outlines rules for a no Short Story competition. The summary emphasizes policy clarity and invites reader attention to editorial guidance.
Somerville’s second fire auto mobile unit was sidelined briefly when Chemical 5 skidded on Somerville avenue opposite the American Tube Works, striking the curb and snapping its rear left wheel. No injuries. The machine returned from an alarm for a fire caused by children who set a table cloth ablaze at W. A. Shea’s home, 34 Rossmore street.
Thomas J. Falion Joseph J. Houston and Patrick H. Crowley as trustees sue George T. Brady treasurer of Norfolk Associates alleging he made secret profits of 1000 dollars by concealing real estate prices and converted about 600 dollars to his own use.
The High School of Practical Arts at Winthrop and Greenville streets Roxbury is nearly finished and will serve 700 pupils. It is expected to open for the fall term.
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.