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

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1896

Page

7

Marlboro Mourns Father McKenna In Star-Studded Funeral

A large Marlboro funeral for Father McKenna drew mourners from nearby towns with church services at Immaculate Conception. The procession formed on Washington Street led by Thomas Hurley and included Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus, and local civic groups. Attendees included Archbishop Williams and several bishops, with interment in the priests' plot.

Marlboro M’kenna Ancient Order of Hibernians Knights of Columbus Marlboro Catholic Lyceum Association Highland Club St. John's Temperance Society Married Ladies’ Sodality Young Ladies’ Sodality Society of the Rosary Temperance and Benevolent Society Wolfe Tone Association Washington Street Thomas P. Hurley James W. McDonald John J. Shaughnessy James P. Collins Daniel E. O’connor Peter B. Murphy Edward F. Brown R. M. O'Halloran J. A. Sullivan J. T. Shehan J. Oscar Genest St. Mary’s Church John P. Crowe St. Bridget’s Church Maynard McKenna Mgr Thomas Maginness Jamaica Plain J. E. Millerick Wakefield Thomas F. Cusack Hudson Louis F. ‘Walsh St. John’s Seminary Brighton James Galvin East Douglas Edward J. Moriarty Concord Charles W. Peagan Gloucester Chanters Thomas J. Conaty D. D Worcester United States Commissioner of Immigration Edward F. McSweeney Archbishop Williams Catholic

Rumored Cardinalate Split Among U S Catholics

Washington reports heated sentiment over Cardinal Satolli and Archbishop Corrigan and whether Rome will concede. American leaders press for Bishop Keane’s elevation while a university board vote looms on ultramontanism and Corrigan’s advancement. In New York Hewit of the Paulist Fathers is named as a possible rector successor to Bishop Keane.

Washington Satolli Corrigan Rome Keane University Board of Directors New York Augustine F. Hewit

Chandler Post-Graduate Club Opens Season at Hoffman House

The Chandler Post-Graduate Club held its first season meeting at 212 Columbus avenue on Oct 14 led by president W M Khan. Miss Helen Goodwin delivered the main paper urging members to elevate shorthand to professional dignity. Discussed Bach and Handel with Miss Curry of the Handel and Haydn society speaking on the Passion music. Future meetings will feature one minute member speeches on current topics.

Chandler Post-Graduate Club Hoffman House Columbus Avenue W. M. K.han Helen Goodwin Bach Handel

Boston Aldermen Observe Chicago Fire Department Visit

Boston Aldermen touring the city examined Chicago firefighting operations. They praised Chief Swenie and his team and planned further stops in Cleveland Philadelphia before returning to Boston.

Chicago Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Swenie

Pond End School Closed Over Diphtheria Scare

In Waltham the Pond End School was ordered closed by the Board of Health because multiple pupils contracted diphtheria. The building will be fumigated and may reopen after cleaning. the source notes proximity to the Cambridge water basin but no confirmed link.

Waltham Pond End Board of Health Cambridge Greenwood Moody

Fitzgerald Congresses Hibernians to Honor Roche Return

Division 87 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians holds a Sunday meeting in Monument Society Hall to celebrate the safe return of Martin J. Roche Massachusetts state treasurer after a two months tour of Ireland. John F. Fitzgerald and other prominent AOH members will speak.

Ancient Order of Hibernis Martin J. Roche Massachusetts Ireland Monument Society John F. Fitzgerald Roche

Notable Homecoming Amid British Pursuit

A celebrated arrival home receives hearty congratulations as the traveler enjoys the trip despite being closely watched and followed by British detectives, marking a memorable return.

Hughes Elected Leader of Literary Committee at Boston University

Charles B. Hughes chosen as chairman of the literary committee at the Theological School succeeding Turner who moved to Kentucky. Hughes also known with Newton Athletic Association and Boston University involvement. McKinley Club met in Jacob Sleeper Hall to discuss an intercollegiate parade campaign. A committee led by Sprague Ralph Stratten and Herbert Sheldon to plan a parade scheduled for October 29 or 30.

Charles Hughes Theological School Turner Kentucky Newton Athletic Association McKinley Club Boston University Jacob Sleeper Hall Raymond A. Robbins Herbert Sheldon Harv J. Sprague Ralph Stratten Herbert Sheldon James H. Billot

Piles Cured In 3 to 6 Nights by Dr Agnew’s Ointment

Advertisement claims Dr Agnew’s ointment cures itching piles in 3 to 6 nights with one application bringing relief. It touts effectiveness for blind and bleeding piles and also claims to cure tetter salt rheum and dermatitis. Prices described as cents, with Strand & Co listed.

Agnew Iso Erber Strand & Co

Bram the ill fated Herbert Fuller mate writes stern plea

Bram, mate of the ill fated Herbert Fuller, on trial for murder of Captain Nash, his wife and the second mate, writes hymns and hopeful letters from jail to Halifax Chief O Sullivan. He compares himself to Daniel in the lions den and seeks deliverance through faith. Meanwhile Professor A A Hubrecht, Dutch representative of Utrecht University, attends Princeton sesqui centennial events and lectures on The Descent of the Primates.

Bram Tom Huene Crane Daniel A. A. Hubrecht Holland Hubrecht University of Utrecht Princeton College Rasten New York Harvard Medical 1 Readville Walker Technology Club Gerard Mathes Amsterdam Mathes Barto Es- Mathes

Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder advertised remedy

An old advert promotes Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder with a nasal inhaler. It promises rapid relief from catarrh hay fever and colds, claiming instant and lasting relief from nasal pain and congestion and notes each bottle includes the powder and a breathing aid.

Agnew Deafbes Co Aship

Sugar Trust Rival Emerges In New York Split

The World reports a new competitor forming to unite refineries outside the Sugar Trust. The plan targets 11 450 barrels per day capacity to challenge the trust's 25 000 barrels daily, with Brooklyn’s Mollenhauer and other plants joining the move.

New York Sugar Trust Wall Street Mollenhauer Brooklyn Trust

Osborne feud roils Republican camps in Canton Ohio

Rumors say William M. Osborne cousin of Mayor McKinley stirs dispute at New York headquarters pressing for his approval on vouchers. Senator Quay and General Hanna clash with Osborne. McKinley reportedly backs his cousin while Hanna remains in Chicago handling Illinois and Western campaigns.

Canton William M. Osborne Republican National Committee Osborne McKinley Quay Hobart New York O. K Hanna Senator Quay General Osborne Major McKinley West Chicago Illinois

Globe Defeat in Libel Suit by Stock Couple

A jury returned verdict for the Boston Globe in two libel cases brought by Eustace Stock and his wife over a story about their treatment of Stock’s son. The trial lasted two days with the verdict delivered after the judge’s charge.

Norwood Eustace Stock Boston Globe

Change in White Squadron Commander Planned

News from New York reports Admiral Ramsay, currently head of the bureau of navigation, is slated to command the North Atlantic station before retiring next March. Admiral Bunce is assigned to command the navy yard, completing a reshuffle during the White Squadron visit.

New York Admiral Ramsay Bureau of Navigation Washington North Atlantic Admiral Bunce Navy Yard

Endowment Fund For Celtic Literature Chair

The Ancient Order of Hibernians will present a fund of 0 000 raised nationwide to endow the Celtic literature chair at Catholic University Washington D C. Trustees will receive the gift next Wednesday at 4 o clock after an annual meeting of church leaders. President O Connor of Savannah Ga will deliver the check on behalf of the order.

Baltimore Order of Hibernians United States Catholic University O’connor Savannah

Exchange to Reopen Chicago Stock Exchange Plans

The Chicago Stock Exchange will reopen November 5 after a committee decision. It had been closed since August 4 due to the Moore Bros. failure and ensuing complications with Diamond Match and New York Biscuit stocks.

Chicago Chicago Stock Exchange Moore Bros Diamond Match New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pablo New England Mutual Life Insurance Company Post Office Square Mass Seer Ace Cies Vince T. Trull Secretar Eeti I Ai A Tae Celine Tutte ES Btn Rcoats & Ulsters Poole Allor Prince Albert Improvan Antin Ra Zaweees DwWiw Wade Yankee Mfc. CO Waltham Pond End Congressman Fitzgerald Ces Cecaneloey Cousin Osborne New York Republican the Globe Scotch Financial Institution Edinburgh New York City Bunker Hill Bunker Hill Breweries Charlestown
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