Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

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 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1891

Page

5

Great Britain schemes to outpace US in Pacific crisis

President Harrison and Secretary Tracy face a serious crisis as Queen Liliuokalani’s illness stirs British effort to dominate the Sandwich Islands. Officials plan a rapid naval show at Honolulu with Mohican Thetis and possibly San Francisco, while Yorktown awaits relief. The strategy mirrors age of foreign influence fears.

Washington Srecian Liliuokalani Sandwich Islands Great Britain Honolulu Pensacola Mohican Thetis Behring Sea San Francisco Chile Admiral Brown Yorktown Boston Pacific Tracy

Poaching in Behring Sea sparks debate between professors

Behring Sea discussion between Professor Mendenhall and Secretary Foster reveals split with Professor Elliott over land versus pelagic sealing. Mendenhall cites one in five seals killed on land, notes rapid declines due to Canadian poachers. Treasury officials anticipate trouble as vessels fit out at Victoria to raid the islands. Revenue cutter Rush ordered back to Behring Sea and set to sail late this week.

Behring Sea Mendenhall Foster Professor Mendenhall Professor Elliott Elliott Post Treasury Victoria Revenue Cutter ‘‘Rush San Francisco

Seizure of the Otto Denied by Navy officials

Navy Department says reports of the British sealer Otto being seized by the Mohican on grounds of paper irregularities are unfounded. The Otto was seized August 31 for violating the modus vivendi, 20 miles northwest of Unimak Pass, with 48 sealskins aboard. Commander Cot ton had prior official sighting from British officer Turner endorsing lawful capture. Otto turned over to HMS Pheasant at Ounalaska two days later.

Otto Ottawa United States Mohican Navy Department Cotton Behring Sea Unimak Pass Turner Ounalaska Pheasant

First Church Erected at Isabella After Columbus Landing

The excerpt notes that after Columbus founded Isabella in December 1493 the first European settlement, the church was built and christened within months. It mentions La Navidad as a temporary stockade prior to sustained settlement. The text explains the church’s early role following the landing.

Isabella Santo Domingo la Navidad New World

Colonel Duncan Indorsed for Interstate Commerce Post

The President receives strong endorsements for Colonel D. P. Duncan, chairman of the South Carolina Railroad Commission for eight years, praised as a farmer ally with judicial conduct. He has backing from South Carolina’s congressional delegation, while Judge Clements of Georgia remains a contemplated alternative.

Duncan D. P. Duncan Interstate Commerce Commission South Carolina Railroad Commission Thompson Civil Service Commission Congress South Carolina Washington Clements Georgia Interstate Commission

Minister Egan and the Junta in Chile relations

Despatches from Chile show no clear shift in the status of Minister Egan and the Junta. The State and Navy Departments indicate the Junta is unlikely to hinder the safe exit of refugees asserting asylum in the American legation, a practice previously permitted in similar cases.

Egan JUNTA Chile Legation

Randall Couple At Shoreham For Winter Quarters

Congressman Randall of New Ledford and Mrs Randall stay at the Shoreham for a few days. He will seek in the Treasury Department to extend the suspension of the order dispensing with one New Bedford Custom House inspector.

Randalls Shoreham Congressman Randall New Ledford Randall Treasury Department New Bedford Custom House

Canadian Chinaman Released to Canada by Judge Swan

The Treasury Department is advised that Chong Sam, a Chinaman, was released from custody on Sept 30 by Judge Swan who ruled his country of origin was Canada, not China. Chong Sam is now in Canada though President Clarrison had ordered his return to China.

Treasury Department Chong Sam Swan Canada China Clarrison

Amateur Boxing Tournament at Music Hall Dec 1

Trimount Athletic Club to stage an amateur boxing show in Music Hall on Tuesday December 1 after securing a license from the Aldermen. organizers aim to attract New England and New York champions and stage a higher quality event. bouts will follow A A U rules as a dress rehearsal ahead of the national meeting in New York.

Trimount Athletic Club Music Hall New England New York

Why She Became a Thief

Swedish resident Emma Ackerett of Unity Street North End was arrested for shoplifting at Houghton and Duttons on Monday. Police found eighty five pawn tickets when searched at headquarters. Ackerett, about 36, once worked as a floor cleaner in the Albion building and said she was driven to theft after losing $80 in a failed $100 benefit order.

Emma Ackerett Unity Street North End Houghton & Dutton Albion

Bridal Tour Promises Carlsbad Sprudel Salts Prowess

An ad touts a bridal tour to a summer resort comparing it to Europe’s health springs. It claims Carlsbad Sprudel Salts bring European health benefits at home, available from Eisner & Mendelson Co. as sole agents in New York.

Europe Carlsbad Eisner & Mendelson Co New York

Dorchester Residents Press For Rapid Transit Plans

Dorchester and nearby residents spoke to the Rapid Transit Commission about low fares and faster travel on the New York & New England line. Proposals included four tracks for the first ten miles, a center-city tunnel, extended streetcar circuits, a Newton branch, and a two-line system with express and local services. A 5-cent fare was urged to spur neighborhood growth, with hearings continuing for Dorchester Quincy Braintree and then Boston-area commuters.

Dorchester New York & New England Railroad Rapid Transit Commissioners Charles H. Ufford Boston New York & New England Northern Southern West End Street Railroad Bowdoin Street Washington Street Milton Lower Mills Dorchester Avenue Newton Harvard Street Dorchester Station Franklin Park Woonsocket Old Colony Road Mattapan Providence Blue Hill Avenue New York and New England Thomas W. Bicknell Quincy Braintree West End

A Taste for Old Fashioned Hall Furniture Advice

A reader hears a recommendation for Paine's Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street. The ad touts hall stands clocks and settles as affordable, urging visits to the firm as the best value among local warerooms.

Paine Canal Street

Grooms Marries Bell and Stone Marries Lynch

In this city on the fourth, John Grooms wed Henrietta Bell by Rev. E H Hughes. James F Stone wed Ellen A Lynch in a ceremony performed by Rev. Richard J Barry.

Obituaries and anniversaries from Cohasset Malden and Revere

Notices report the deaths of Jane Warrick at 9 years 8 months 1 day in Cohasset widow of James Stoddard, Charlotte Tewksbury in Revere age 60 9 months, and Mary Elizabeth Hayward eldest child of J L and the late Daniel Hayward in Malden. Funeral details note private burial for Mary Elizabeth with service October 8 at 2 p.m.

Stoddard Cohasset Jane Warrick James Stoddard Tewksbury Revere Charlotte John Tewksbury Hay Ward Malden Mary Elizabeth J. L Daniel E. Hayward

Treasury of Quotations by Tryon Epwagos D D

Advertisement for a one volume cyclopedia of laconic quotations arranged by subjects claiming unparalleled scope and value. Mentions extra cloth binding and price five dollars. Endorsing it as a treasury of the world’s greatest authors.

Tryon Epwagos

Edleen Vaughan Paths of Peril reviewed by Carmen Sybva

A 12mo cloth edition of Edleen Vaughan by Carmen Sybva titled Queen of Roumania receives praise for tenderness charm and appeal to mothers and daughters. The review notes the work enhances the author's reputation and highlights its narrative appeal and virtue.

Carmen Sybva Roumania Astra Carmen Sylva Edleen Vaughan

The Fatal Request by A L Harris sales notice

An advertisement for The Fatal Request a novel by A L Harris author of Mine Own Familiar Friend presented as a one volume 12mo work in paper at 50 cents and cloth at 75 cents.

A. L. Harris

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Harrison Cibao la Vega Padre Bellini Senor Galvar W. E. Curtis Senor Bellini Republic Ober Clyde Line Chicago San Minguel Columbus Ferdinand Spain America Boston Herald Boutglis Conant Office of the Post Pqmae Fragment Society H. W. Williams Arlington Street A. M. Hitchcock NEW Publication Cassell R. H. Seerarp ALL Booksell Cassell Publishing Company Beacon Charles Meredith & Grew Congress Street Old Colony Railroad Weymouth Boston Harbor Congress St Hereford Street Beacon Street Beacon and Charles Streets Commonwealth Avenue Lucy Wheelock Chauncy Hall Peylston Street Copley Square Misses Gilman Commonwealtie Avenue A. N. van Daell Liome Robert & R Bickford Temple Place Concord Home School Concord Mass James 8S. Garland Bradford Academy Mary C. Barstow Sec Electricity Boston Young Men's Christian Association Boylston and Berkeley Streets J. v. B. Fisk Massachusetts Institute of Technology Thomson-Houston Electric Company Rotel Metropolitan Hotel Hildreth Acution Gale C. T. Walker Portland Street F.W. Prescott & 60 Devonshire Street Philarpelpmeia William St Charlesgate Charlesgate East Back Bay Charles River Basin Vafe J. Murray Howe School Street Brush Hill Exeter Arlington Streets Je. Murray Howe Marlborough ST Byron Street OLD Cambridge Broadway Ware Street College Yard New City Cambridge Channing Street Brattle Street Wm. EK. Russell Cragie Street Gale W. D. Howells Concord Avenue Corner Store & Chambers Franklin St Old City Horace S. Crowell Washington St Cor State St Fort Hill High and Hartford Sts Tor W. B. P. Weeks Devonshire St Clore Theatre John Stetson Margaret Mather Otisser Lady OF Lyons Leah de Wolf Hopper WANG Boylston St Park Sq L. P. Hollander & Co Boylston Street Park Square L. P. Hollander & CG Whittier NEW England Shoe and Leather Assoc'n Blog Bedford St Harrison Avenue Randolph St Harrison Ave Emerson Piano Co A.R C. W. Whittier Lincoln Street Co. W. Whittier State Street West End Railway J. Q. Adams Cushing & Peirce Real Estate and Mortgage Brokers Traveller Building el State Street Amos Binney Exchange Building Acces Food Health Boston Symphony Orchestra Arthus Nikisch Mme Lillian Nordica Julie M, Wyman Eugen D’albert University Sam Park Theatre Neil Burgess Hollis Street Isaac B. Rich Rich & Harris John J. McNally Columbia Theatre William Harris CHAS F. Atkinson Frohman DeMille Belasco Boston Theatre Eugene Tompkins den Man Thompson Tremont Theatre Abbey & Schoeffel Stuart Robson Henrietta Rudolph Aronson Opera Company Indigo Boston Museum M. Field Y Pinero Wwe Chickering Hall Theatre Tremont ST WEST MASON HERNE Margaret Fleming Howard Athenaum Rentz-Santley Novelty and Burlesque Company Roundy & Hobbs Court St John Jeffries & Sons, Gents John Aefferies & Gons Dewnshire Strest ENT Boston Y.M.C Berkeley Boylston Sts Mendelssohn Quintette Club Ree
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