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 27, 1902
Page
4
The storm that threatened Boston has moved away toward the sea. Weather bureau officials say Boston is no longer in the storm's path. Forecasters predict a dry day as Farmer Smith's long range telescope tracks the storm offshore.
From Victoria the Olympia reports Siamese military police clash with Shan rebels near Payao Hoeyb Khien. Captain Jensen, a Danish commander for Siam, is killed leading his men. Siam gendarmes retreat with his body to Thar Makar River. Shans counterattack later and are repulsed with 14 dead. Jensen’s mother in Denmark granted a lifetime pension by King Chulalongkorn.
Reading Pennsylvania November 26 Miss Jennie L Keller versus Henry Borrell ends with verdict for defendant damages denied She resisted kiss only to extent that she did not get it RUMFORD FALLS Maine November 26 Judge Johnson holds G B Coffren in 1000 bonds for grand jury crime and felonious assault His plan to elope with his 11 year old sister in law Annie Cushman fails as the horse dies en route and NH age of consent is 18
Mrs Henry Hughes of 49 Columbus Heights Brooklyn hired Elizabeth Young last June for a family event. An August addition to the Hughes family was a boy the sixth. Hughes refused to pay the nurse claiming she promised a girl. The nurse obtained a default judgment yesterday.
Samuel W. Mitchell sues Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World for 2000 dollars alleging injury during initiation at Hickory Grove camp in Yorkville. The sovereign commander and Omaha-based general counsel attend the trial opening. The complaint describes a goat mounted during initiation that bucked and threw Mitchell heavily.
Christopher Rupp of Local Union 209 Amalgamated Meat Cutters spoke at Schlitz's Hall Jersey City on Sunday closing and shorter hours. He said he was to be married but chose not to marry his fiancée to avoid her sitting alone at home due to his long hours.
Philip D Watkins of Montclair New Jersey who married Maude Schonefeld of Omaha after a one day acquaintance on the Overland Limited train and then spent two months on the Pacific coast with his bride while Pinkerton detectives hunted him for passing forged checks may be released from a Butte Montana prison in a few days and take his wife to New York Mrs Watkins is with her family in Omaha
Miss Blanche Coffey was convicted of unlawfully interfering with a passenger alighting from a trolley car amid the Hudson Valley railway troubles. A $250 fine was imposed or 20 days in jail, with sentence suspended and a reprimand due to her youth.
Canton Ohio November 26 Major Miller U S S A quartermaster of the department of the lakes is here to study increasing the guard at the temporary tomb of the late President McKinley. The plan is to elevate the garrison to army post status with expanded hospital and dispensary facilities and a new 63 man site.
Paris reports an Francais editorial argues the revolver’s fall undercuts the prosecution’s theory in Mrs Gore’s killing. It notes the weapon slid from the table edge, turned, and struck the floor, averting a fatal blow if loaded. The magistrate freed the defendant as the scene closed. The obituary-like procession followed, with Gowdy’s wreath and simple rites at Ragneux Cemetery.
Paris witnesses a dramatic funeral for Mrs. Ellen Gore at the American church on Rue de Berri. The event draws wide sympathy from Americans and Parisian middle class, students, artists, and Latin Quarter habitués as a packed street uncovers heads in farewell. The cortege proceeds, followed by a hearse and state officials.
The Michigan Central filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a tariff raising export rates by five cents on provisions and five cents on dressed meats for both domestic and export shipments. The schedule, effective January 1, was noted as likely to be echoed by other Central Freight Association lines.
Children promised a Sunday Post doll must follow the rules exactly for redemption. Do not print or sign blanks that use another person’s handwriting. The offer requires the person making the promise to sign the blank themselves. See Page 5 for details.
A brief ad style note touts Orangeiie powders as a cure for colds and many ailments by reaching the cause quickly. It claims fatigue is dispelled and energy restored.
A promotional line extols Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne as the preferred choice for discerning palates, highlighting its refined taste and suitability for upscale gatherings.
President Roosevelt messages the people of Tutuila praising their loyalty and presents each signing chief with a silver watch and chain and a silver medal. The action follows their voluntary transfer of sovereignty to the United States, noted in a Washington report dated November 26.
Boston theater life runs through the week with Charles Mackay in Cambridge during his Museum engagement and Martin Harvey due for The Only Way at Colonial. Guests will attend Richard III at Castle Square, while Gebhard and Hamlin give piano recitals at Steinert Hall.
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.