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 16, 1899
Page
10
Advert asks customers to buy from makers to avoid retailer profits. It touts guaranteed quality and cheerful refunds. Offers children’s wear from 8 to 17 years with prices from 1.98 to 8.98 and matching combinations and repairs.
The Woman's Era Club held a public vestry gathering at Charles Street Church in honor of member Miss Pauline Hopkins. She previewed Contending Forces, a novel exploring lynching and crimes against African Americans in the South. The program featured Mrs. J. St. P. Ruffin, pianist J. Shelton Pollen, and Mme. M. Cravate Simpson, followed by a reception and Japanese tea hosted by committee members.
Mrs. Hannah Hazard died at Massachusetts General Hospital after being accidentally shot at a shooting gallery on Hanover Street in Boston. Irene Potter of Cambridgeport, in charge of the gallery, held the rifle when fired. police initially detained her, but a warrant was not granted as the incident is deemed accidental.
Queen Victoria visited Bristol to inaugurate the Clifton Convalescent Home, amid a displays of banners and crowds. She knighted Bristol’s mayor, praised the city’s growth, and pledged the home would aid human suffering. the project cost 500000 dollars and was privately donated.
New York November 18 Cornelius Vanderbilt faces a City Court judgment of 110 dollars for failing to appear in trial term Part 4 during the April term. He was summoned at his 8 Fifth Avenue residence and fined 100 dollars plus 10 dollars costs after default.
Lot by lot, the ad details deep discounts on fleeced underwear in assorted colors and weights. It highlights camel hair, wool and balbriggan sets with pearl buttons, patent seams, double ankles, ribbed borders, and comfort fits. Prices range from 35c to $1.50, with many items near or below regular values.
Captain Pigman of the wrecked cruiser Charleston and his men are believed saved from Kamiguin Island. Admiral Watson cites timely Helena despatch from Lingayen Gulf. Lieutenant John McDonald praised for steering a 25 mile launch crossing amid heavy northeast monsoon and rough seas.
A Post report notes ships lost near Kamiguin as the Helena races to Port San Plo Quinto to rescue the Charleston crew. Nearby, the island chain north of Lugon rises with volcanic bluffs, and a geyser near a mountain torrent erupts with boiling brine jets reaching up to one hundred feet.
Great disappointment at the Harvard Observatory as elaborate preparations to observe the meteor showers failed due to poor weather. Professor Pickering and his assistant Mr. Reed could not even glimpse the sky.
The inquest into Captain Dalsley’s death on the schooner J. B. Van Dusen began tonight in St. John New Brunswick. Three crew members who witnessed Sailor Maxwell’s attack on the captain were examined. Maxwell said he would have counsel tomorrow.
In Superior Criminal Court yesterday Judge Sheldon sentenced Frank Davis to the House of Correction for a year for breaking and entering. William Brown was sentenced to the Massachusetts Reformatory for a similarly serious offense. Davis and Brown were indicted jointly. The former was convicted, and the latter pleaded guilty. George Adams, a third member of the gang, also pleaded guilty, and was sent to the reformatory.
Stockholders and the protective committee signaled another adjournment while a modified lease is prepared. The deal increases New York Central’s extra payment to 1.6 million and shortens the lease to ninety nine years, with Crane credited for bridging interests. President Bliss affirms the published accounts are substantially correct and details will follow.
The Heartz Club of Gilchrist & Co. hosted a social party and dance in Arcade Hall last evening. About 250 guests attended the third in a series organized by Mrs. Ruth Clark and Miss Minnie Magrath, who directed the event on the floor.
New York October copper production reached about 24 000 tons per figures from the New York Metal Exchange, far surpassing any prior month in the exchange's history.
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.