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 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1905
Page
7
The piece notes plans to guard President Roosevelt during a New Orleans visit by screening rooms fumigation and constant attendants with fans to fend off mosquitoes. Medical authorities view it as a test of the mosquito theory amid controversy over the public necessity and potential crowds hindering disease control.
General Jose Miguel Gomez visiting the United States warns of demoralization in Cuba under Palma. He portrays Palma as a harsh autocrat and calls the election a farce while urging noninterference by the United States as Cuba seeks its first independent vote. The Liberal candidate argues for US noninvolvement despite calls for intervention.
The fragment argues for achieving a desirable end by leaving choices alone. It warns that failing to refrain could force a revision of the theory of popular government. The text reflects a political philosophy stance on governance and restraint.
The article questions why J P Morgan & Co and the New York Life bought and then repurchased Mercantile Marine bonds in December 1903 and January 1904, paying par. It suggests a paper inflation of assets to meet reporting rules, concealing a motive tied to state reporting practice and alleged deceit by insurance officials.
The Maine deer season opens with a shooting tragedy when one hunter fires at a dim form mistaken for a deer, wounding his brother in the shoulder. The incident involves two local residents and highlights risks from reckless rifle use during hunts.
Rail road commissioners fault the Charlton trolley disaster on reckless speed and lax regulation. They urge strict inspection of drivers and schedules, stricter penalties, and closer supervision as electric interurban roads expand, to protect the public.
The Post invites readers to contribute to the Collins Memorial Fund in memory of Patrick A. Collins. The executive committee asks for many small donations rather than large gifts, to be sent to the fund and acknowledged in these columns. Contributions go to the treasurer James J. Storrow.
The Rev. Edward A. Horton chaplain of the Edward Kinsley Post G. A. R. will speak at Bulfinch Place Church West on Sunday evening next on The Courage of Convictions.
Georgie McDermott profiles Nat a notable youth athlete from the plains known for early skill and promise. The piece highlights his quick learning, team impact, and local admiration as a rising sports figure.
Observant Citizen notes frequent speeding arrests in Norfolk County with a recent offender fined $2 in Hingham. Mentions of McConnell's New York death at 60, Miss Ursa Dunbar's White Mountains trip, Sidney Griffin from Maine Steamship Company, Mt Bellingham church plans, Dr. Lee R. Pittenger and McNary aide Lavelle, Irving Samson’s Cambridge run, St Thomas Harvest Party Oct 1, and police chief Harris probing a wealthy woman’s death in Swampscott.
Nat vows to kill all Indians after discovering wife and child dead and scalped. He is captured but escapes. Indians pursue him again until a clever ruse scares them off. He infiltrates the Indian camp, battles the chief, and escapes once more.
A wild frontier tale recounts Nifty Nat Nat’s confrontation with Chief Pain in the Face. The tent collapses trapping them as Nat digs a tunnel to an enormous stone and escapes, sparking mockery from the tribe and a boastful vow to reclaim his scalp. The narrator teases a continuation tomorrow.
In a feisty note Georgie M Dermott vents frustration at misspelled words and alleged reader corrections during production. He claims proof readers altered his spelling and demands fair treatment while defending his own effort on the Bingvill Bewgle for the upcoming edition.
Fitchburg High School Principal Charles E. Woodbury bans class colors after junior girls wear purple and white in hair bows belts and as shoestrings. Pupils argue against being dictated to on the matter as the school year opens.
Young Leo recalls a school scene where a teacher forces a student to sit still next to the porcupine pinel. Willie Chatters recounts a harsher memory of punishment lasting beyond the moment.
In a November moral debate, Merril confronts Ethel’s critique of business as ethics diminish under profit. While pursuing an oceanfront land for an electric plant, he suspects insider info from rival real estate. A telegram confirms the ocean site option and a later visit from Mr. Hill hints at personal revelation.
Ophelia asks Mildred Champagne if a four year age gap and a roaming fiancé were sincere and if she should seek him out. The counselor argues the man’s kindness and suitability suggest reconciliation, urging Ophelia to forgive and resume their travels together.
Hungry Henry complains he cannot saw wood today and lacks power while Mrs Woodyard insists a strong man like him can. The exchange underscores effort and expectation in a rural setting.
A letter to the editor argues that church governance should include poorer members and reject wealth as a ruling factor. The writer, Max Henry Newman, cites Bishop Jaggar of St Paul’s Church Tremont Street and calls for a more inclusive, brotherly church where wealth does not determine influence.
A letter to the editor argues the East Boston tunnel entrance deserves an ornamental arch or tablet to mark the vast rapid transit project. The writer says the current coin waiting shed is merely ordinary and unworthy of the public achievement.
To the Editor of the Post the reader notes a Boston jury finding a man guilty and sentencing him after a trial. The letter reflects on the jurors and the outcome of the case.
The Boston Bar Association appoints a committee to attend the funeral of the late Hon James Madison Barker today at 2 o'clock in Pittsfield First Church of Christ. Members include President Charles P. Greenough Vice-President Alfred Hemenway Treasurer William B. Hall Secretary William F. Wharton and Messrs M F Dickinson Moorfield Storey Samuel J Hider J D Colt and George W. Anderson.
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.