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 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1899
Page
4
The Boston Post highlights a political angle with a focus on reform and free speech in the New England Democratic landscape. It emphasizes a stance on relevant national issues and the role of the press in guiding public opinion.
The Textile Council of Fall River mill operatives demand a percent wage advance and threaten a stoppage a week from next Friday unless met. They propose arbitration by five judges two named by the council two by mill superintendents and one chosen by the four. The piece notes public sympathy would lean to arbitration and frames the dispute as a genuine effort to resolve pay inequities amid broader South African war coverage.
The article predicts Harvard's superiority in talent and play will likely lead to a decisive win over Yale at Soldiers Field this Saturday. It notes Yale's recent upset by a strong opponent and recalls Yale's tendency to surge in critical moments, keeping the outcome uncertain.
Ex Senator Edmunds urges that the United States must apply its founding principles to the Philippines. He argues independence for the islands, ending subjugation, and directing resources toward education and rehabilitation to foster a new republic.
A historical piece discusses the November Leonid meteor shower its potential spectacle weather conditions and the possible influence of Biela’s comet on the display. It notes variable factors such as moonlight clouds and Earth’s intersection with the meteor stream.
Governor-elect Crane visits Boston to select a residence far from the State House while a crowded Legislature cycle looms with multiple Crane and Bates offices. Traffic and transit woes in Boston and subway accidents prompt calls for safer station spaces and better response.
Reports say the crisis of the South African war centers on Ladysmith with Boer threats and a possible delay before relief from General Buller. Kimberley defense and Cecil Rhodes’ presence add intensity as questions loom over White's hold and Joubert's pressure for surrender.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer crafts a playful wartime verse about Tommy Atkins confronting a challenging AGN UW BUCS puzzle. It depicts him marching overseas for a strength test against a formidable foe while the redcoat spirit remains unbowed by fiery jokes and Yankee beef bravado.
A dusty East station scene recalls Jimmy Hinckley, a young U.S. Army recruit, and his mother who marched to war with him. The squire recounts Jimmy’s death at El Caney and his mother's grief, ending with a letter unopened bearing the words Pound dead in the trenches.
A fragmentary collection of editorials notes debates on shoot incidents and regional focus. Mentions editors from Chicago New York and Detroit with references to Emilio Aguinaldo and Ohio theatre prospects. The style mirrors early 20th century opinion columns.
A fragment notes pews from South Africa marked as “Delayed in transmission” with some moving slowly, even walking part of the way and suffering sore feet, as described by Lyan Stem.
A Brooklyn Life snippet portrays Maud and Mamie arguing about a man named Fred and his appeal while a Yonkers States man quips about a well known townsman who cannot borrow a ghost to save his life.
The piece surveys figures like Fritz Eloff Kruger’s grandchild titled Leutenant at age four, Joseph Chamberlain’s cab habit, Swinburne, Alfred Austin the laureate, Sir Lewis Morris, Stephen Phillips, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Baron Von Windheim, Tsar, Lafcadio Hearn, and Mrs. Vashti Tuttle celebrating a 100th birthday in Williamson New York.
The article notes world trade balances with America buying more than it sells and Britain buying more than it sells. It cites Roumanian petroleum output around 240000 tons with potential year growth and mentions names as Christian given names from mothers. It also records bicycle use by British regulars in the Transvaal campaign and terrain issues on the Natal border.
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.