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 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1901
Page
4
Nov 1 in Perkin reports Li Hung Chang is gravely ill with hemorrhages for two days. His death would likely impact Manchuria negotiations conducted with M. Paul Lessar, the Russian minister to China, according to foreign physicians.
London reports on Lady Constance McKenzie famed as a top woman athlete, noted for carrying a live snake in her dress bodice as part of her flamboyant persona. The Bath Club champion won a third straight Challenge Shield this year, while preferring isolation from London life and donning a modified Scottish costume at home in Tarbat.
The fifth annual ball of Division 42 A H Suffolk county took place at Roughan Hall Charlestown last night. President Finnerty and Jady led the land march followed by Vice-President ahy and Jady. Guests included State President J A Ryan County President W J Cronin and Charles McCarthy president Division 8.
In Cleveland Ohio on November 1 the Women and Young Women's Christian Association opened sessions focusing on education for young women and protecting girl travelers. Dr Anna N Brown of Boston spoke on educational work in Boston.
Washington notes the Schley court of inquiry may hear one more witness Monday as Admiral Schley plans to return to the stand to correct or add to his testimony. Captain Lemly and Rayner discuss limited further witnesses, with Lt Strauss possible. Sigsbee to return for corrections. The case could still take weeks before a verdict, with Scovel Hood and others reappearing to clarify earlier statements amid the Cuban campaign and Spanish War context.
Dorchester Democrats clash over ballot placement as younger faction charges city committee favored opponents. Indignation meeting at Dorchester Avenue club claims papers were filed earlier but given second place, demanding hearing by Election Commission with protest letters and committee names named.
Reception given by the citizens' committee to John E Redmond Patrick A McHugh and Thomas O Donnell visiting the United Irish League was marked by an elaborate address of welcome read by Thomas H Ronayne. Redmond replied with speakers including John F Finnerty of Chicago Irish societies and J B Redding with a Baltimore delegation.
Dublin Times correspondent questions Patrick Ford’s presence at John Redmond’s New York arrival. He condemns the event as unholy aid from a “scoundrel” linked to controversial Irish World editorials, implying dire financial strains on the Irish party.
In New York on November 1 the betting odds shifted to Low as the campaign nears election day. Jerome and Pratt spar over alleged conspiracies while Shepard money wanes in the downtown market. Brokers forecast 100 to 60 bets for Low if Shepard funds fail to boost.
Miss Elizabeth Lufkin, once a local teacher, has filed defamation suits seeking 50000 in damages. Summons were served on about 30 West Medford and Medford residents, including Dr. J. Walter Bean and exMayor Lewis Lovering, with property attached as action proceeds.
Paris reports France will press claims against Turkey to the utmost and may bombard a Turkish port if needed. Admiral Caillard leads a Mediterranean squadron with marines as landing potential. A corrected ship list shows a special squadron including Gaulois Charlemagne and several cruisers.
Chief Inspector Watts rejects New York despatches claiming he asked Captain Titus to hold Mrs. Eugenia Adelaide Baker for requisition papers. He states she is not wanted by him or the Boston department, disputing a conviction concern.
Frank Johnson, 16, son of Boston wealth, was found in Brooklyn by Professor Gerlach of the Gerlach Military Academy Brielle N J, after escaping. He had been at work for Abraham Hecht a gilder on Court Street Brooklyn and was persuaded to return to school.
Democratic rallies in Dorchester Roxbury proper and West Roxbury will feature Josiah Quincy John W Coughlin and General Collins expounding party principles. Quincy opens Music Hall Field's Corner then Ward 21 ward room Meeting House Hill Dudley Street Opera House Tomforhole Hall and Forest Hills. Coughlin candidate for Lieutenant Governor will speak in all five wards. Numerous prominent Democrats including Conry Salem D Charles Fitzgerald Collison Kelcher Shaw Dowd and Lothrop will address the meetings.
Two fire units responding to a blaze at 99 Charles Street collided on Cambridge Street shortly after 8 pm. Chief Cheswell and Acting Chief Callahan were hurt. Cheswell and his driver escaped serious injury. Callahan and Gould suffered deep cuts and bruising but later resumed duty.
Mrs John E Redmond wife of the Irish leader in Parliament and her sister Miss Dalton viewed New York for the first time today The pair received many calls from Irish in the city Their Hoffman House rooms overflowed with flowers A series of receptions will lead to a Carnegie Hall address by Mr Redmond and supporting MPs McHugh and ODonnell for Ireland
No arrests yet in Ward 21 fraud cases as police search for LeClair John Winsloe and Augustus Ryan. Station 9 police say the trio have left the city or are in hiding. Milliken of the ward committee met with Roxbury Republicans at Dudley Street Opera House building to plan further prosecutions. details unclear.
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.