Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1917

Page

1

Petrograd Falls to Maximalists as Radicals Seize Power

Reported capture of Petrograd by maximalists who overturn the government and appoint a new cabinet. Lenine and Trotzky said to be in power with German propaganda agents. Navy sides with radicals and bombards the city. Kerensky escapes, heads south to seek army support. Petrograd Cossacks pledge to stand by Kerensky if he opposes radicals, but he refuses, enabling radical triumph.

Petrograd Lenine Trotzky Kerensky Petrograd Cossacks Situation

Italians Falling Back on Venetian Front

Italian forces retreat across the Venetian plains toward a new defensive line. Rome reports no cessation in the retreat of larger units but notes ongoing fighting in the Vittorio hills and other northern areas against German and Austro-Hungarian forces.

Rome Vittorio

Ex Governor Foss Affairs Seen As Temporary Setback

Financial experts say a committee now handles Foss affairs and expect creditors to be paid with stock shares. They view the situation as temporary and foresee a return to normal soon. A committee conference was held at Foss office in the John Hancock building, but Foss declined to comment.

Foss

Hunger strikers fed in district jail hospital

Miss Alice Paul head of the woman’s party and Miss Rose Winslow in the district jail hospital were fed late today by authorities. Liquid food was given through rubber tubes, ending a fast of about 72 hours.

Washington Alice Paul Rose Winslow

Politicians Denounced by Pilot Editorial

The Pilot the archdiocese official organ comments on the anti-aid vote victory. It labels the result as a scrap of paper and urges readers to prepare further commentary as the editorial notes continue on page 12 third column.

New Cabinet Declares for Immediate Peace on Democratic Plan

Petrograd reports a Bolshevik seizure of power as Premier Kerensky flees to Moscow and Nikolai Lenine and Leon Trotzky take command. The new regime aims to end the war, potentially signaling a separate peace with Germany.

Petrograd London Russia Kerensky Council of Workmen’s Nikolai Lenine Leon Trotzky Germany Moscow

Italians on Middle Tagliamento River Captured

The Berlin war office reports that Italians still resisting the invasion on the Middle Tagliamento River were captured. Continued on Page 14 Fourth Column.

Berlin Tagliamento

Foss Affairs: Committee Proposals Stirrumors Last Night

Rumors spread about the appointed committee’s plans regarding the Foss affairs as a banker with high standing weighed in on potential actions. The report notes speculation without detailing concrete decisions or official statements.

Foss

Gray Co advertises men's suits and overcoats sale

The Gray Clothing Corner at Washington and Hanover streets offers men's suits and overcoats in blue gray brown green and blue serges. New winter fabrics include trench coats Ulsters and Chesterfields. Special price this week 9.90 dollars.

Washington and Hanover Streets Gray Co Washington Cor. Hanover

Question of Force in Feeding Debated by Parties

Jail physician Dr. J A Gannon says force was not used as two women reportedly took nourishment without protest. Party headquarters deny the claim and reference Miss Pauls prior forcible feeding at Holloway Prison with Mrs Pankhurst in London.

J. A. Gannon Woman’s Party Miss Paul Holloway London Pankhurst

First U S Soldier Dead Buried In France At Field Ceremony

In France on November 8 at American Field Headquarters the first U S soldiers killed in the war were laid to rest. French General honors each coffins a salute and vows to inscribe on their tombs Here Lie the First United States Soldiers to Fall on French Soil for Liberty and Justice. Soldiers lower the shrouded remains amid mournful volleys and rain.

France America Enright Gresham Hay United States

Handsome men's suits offered at $15 and $9.90

Gray Co. Washington and Hanover Streets advertises new suit models with Slash-patch pockets and belt all around at $15 and conservative styles at $9.90.

IF. Gray Co Washington and Hanover Sts

Boys Suits and Wool Pants at I'. Gray Co.

Advertises boys suits priced from 1.98 for ages 3 to 10 years. Wool cheviots two-piece pants suits range from 4.90 to 7.90. Located at 64 Wash. St. near Hanover.

I’. Gray Co Wash. St Cor. Hanover

Colonel House Silent On War Duty in London Interview

Col. House head of the American war mission to the allies spoke with British and American reporters in London but gave no new information, saying nothing about his duties.

Col. House London Colonel House

Representative Declares U S Government Mission Abroad

A fragment shows a person identifying as a political representative of the American government. The sentence signals official duties and foreign service context. No additional details are readable to specify person, country, or event.

Ford to Stop Pleasure Auto Production for War Effort

Washington D C Nov 8 Henry Ford will not build more pleasure automobiles until the war ends He will convert his plant to war necessities including tractors ambulances aircraft engines and shells C H Wills acts as his representative and offers to discontinue all pleasure cars such as runabouts touring cars and small commercial trucks produced by his plant

Washington, D. C Henry Ford C. H. Wills

Bike Race Lap Times and Pairings Shown in A M meet

Muted race card lists riders and pairings with lap counts and times. Notable matchups include Spears Spencer Corry Madden Drobach Percy Thomas Lawrence Hanley Magin Grimm Sullivan Eaton Cameron Carman Smith Bowker Brothers, indicating a detailed heat structure and scores.

Miles Spears-Spencer Corry-Madden Drobach-Percy Thomas-Lawrence S Hanley-Magin Grimm-Sulliivan Eaton-Cameron Carman-Smith Bowker Brothers

Great bargains on boys' overcoats from I. P. Gray Co.

Advt lists boys' overcoats in sizes for 3 to 10 years priced at 2.90 dollars. Located at Washington and Hanover Streets the I. P. Gray Co. promotes early morning bargains at 6 a.m. with a 5 dollar reference for the sale.

Braves Field I’. Gray Co Washington and Hanover Sts

Turmoil Rise Reported as Provisional Struggle Continues

The coalition of Maximalists Bolsheviks minimalists and social revolutionists has plotted for days to overthrow the provisional government and gained unexpected strength. Outside Petrograd they lack broad support, while Premier Kerensky is believed to have gone to Moscow to set up a provisional authority there.

Petrograd Kerensky Moscow

Anniversaries and World Events Echo 1914 News

The page notes Belgium calling all able bodied men to arms and Russians bombarding Turkish ports on the Black Sea in 1914. It marks one year since severe fighting in Mexico between Carranza and Villa.

Belgium Black Sea Mexico Carranza Villa

Boston Area Forecast: Fair This Weekend

Fair conditions expected in Boston and vicinity with moderate northwest to north winds. The forecast calls for sunny skies Friday and Saturday across New England with no significant precipitation anticipated.

Boston Washington

Civil War Fears Rise After Petrograd Overthrow

Washington dispatch reports discouragement over the fall of Kerensky’s government in Petrograd tempered by hope radicals will not seize more power. Yet fear persists that bloodshed and demoralization will continue before stability returns and authority is regained.

Washington Kerensky Petrograd

State Department and Russian Embassy Silent on Situation

Officials offered no formal comment tonight as both the State Department and the Russian embassy remained without official advisories. Informal word suggested telegraph lines were involved in the connectivity issues.

State Department

Boston Symphony Opens Season With Star Spangled Banner

In Carnegie Hall the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Dr Karl Muck opened its season with The Star Spangled Banner as the first number. The audience greeted Dr Muck with hearty applause as he took the stage and again after the anthem.

New York Boston Symphony Orchestra Karl Muck Carnegie Hall Dr. Mack

Ready-to-wear coats hit bargain sale at F Gray Co

Advertisement notes heavy overcoats priced at 15 dollars and cheviots kerseys and heather mixtures at 9.90 dollars. The copy highlights wonderful values and lists F Gray Co located at Wash and Hanover Streets. The casual sale copy emphasizes low prices and ready offerings.

F. Gray Co Wash Hanover Sts

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Post Sunday Post Daily Post Armm Tt, Co BEM Eugende N. Foss Paul Winslow Church Well Aid of U.S. War Films ARMY Ban Os Fg Symphony A War Camp Community Fund Canal St Newberg Huntington Ave Neer Junedt Washington & ER Sts Hollis Cafe Tremont St Wilbur Theatre BlAcksr Haymarmeyt Square Enue Lombardy A: Secmanse Asstt EY McKenzie Engraving CO Congress ST Goston Petts-Vogel MIEN Washington St Boylston S John H. Lane Seon MD Dan’l, Frank & Co., Distr Besta Ae Cere Read's Filene Wright & Ditson Brighton Waldron’s Casino Mollie Williams Maai Aif U. S Beach St Rhode Island N. Y FORD Gray UINCY Brattle St Brattle Sq Yeste A. M MOO A. m Wildey DR. Muck Absolu Gale & Kent Merca Ee Court ST
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication