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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1919
Page
5
The Baptist clergyman challenges eastbound pilots on a 5400 mile round trip from the continent. He should reach New York tomorrow at noon and arrive in Frisco before Mineola as bets favor him despite head winds and a perilous dawn ascent.
Maynard held a fragile lead before a radiator leak sidelined the Flying Parson at Cheyenne. Smith remained Eastbound frontrunner until two rivals arrived from the west. Kiel and Spatz clashed at Des Moines with a 24 minute gap and a protest over timing.
The transcontinental air race claims its fifth fatality as Major A. L. Snead crash lands at Curtiss Field Buffalo while observer Worth D. McClure dies after unbuckling his belt and sitting on the fuselage. Lieutenant N. W. Wales dies later from injuries in Wyoming. Five airmen dead total with earlier fatalities noted.
Former Boston Police members denounce Chamber of Commerce as patronizing and refuse its job offers. They accuse officials of bias, double standards, and failing to prevent a strike while vowing to seek civil jobs only as free citizens. The note lists grievances and calls for justice before accepting any positions. The piece notes ongoing recruitment for a new local police force amid 1100 vacancies and dwindling applicant numbers.
Fokker was forced to land in a field too small for a safe exit and exited the race returning to Mineola. Roullot forgot to circle Bryan field before landing and was disqualified. Gish had in flight trouble and a chewed blade from rain storms. emergency landing near Ithaca followed. Two planes forced to land east of Battle Mountain, Nas somer and Rice. McDonald and Haynes crashed near Scranton after departing from the base.
A Brookline News boy aged 16 and Mickey Perkins of South Boston were injured at the Legion carnival. Authorities reported the incident occurred during the event with non life threatening injuries.
Bernard J. Rothwell, chairman of the police placement committee, announced that the Boston Chamber of Commerce has established headquarters in Room 405 to assist former police officers in finding civil positions. Applications will be taken daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. except weekends and holidays, with Rothwell calling for cooperation from local businesses to support the effort.
Sergeant Joseph G. Colby and Carrie Colby renew their marriage vows at a Rochester parsonage after his return from multiple overseas postings. He recounts service in Philippine and Mexican campaigns, Chateau Thierry, and the 42c Replacement Division before a furlough leads to a second wedding and plans to settle back in Colby cottage.
Lieutenant Maynard described the roughest going of his trip between Rawlins and Salt Lake due to a strong north wind slowing his speed. He expected to reach San Francisco by luncheon tomorrow. A police dog named Trix, who traveled from Mineola, leapt from the plane but was caught and resumed the flight with the lieutenant.
London officials announce that Vice-Admiral Sir David Beatty will become first Sea Lord, succeeding Vice-Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss who has resigned. Wemyss had held the post since December 1917, following Admiral Jellicoe.
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.