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 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1896
Page
5
In Newburyport Mrs Post Denes defends herself in a trial challenging Mrs Winchester's account. The case centers on disputed events at Willitdi with Winchester presenting the opposing narrative.
In Newburyport Superior Court Mrs Mary A S Post defends against a claim of stealing a husband from Mrs Winchester. The case includes allegations of nocturnal visits, disguises in men's clothing, and a past yacht trip. Mrs Winchester seeks $5000 as damages.
An officer responded to a distress call in the Tenderloin around 3 am. On Porter Street he confronted a black man forcing a woman against a wall, gripping her throat and reaching into her dress pocket. The assailant fled on foot as the officer fired.
In Yorkville Magistrate Court, a well-dressed woman named Mrs Louisa Williams and a man named Joseph Owens were fined for drunkenness after a night of false identities and a disputed payment. The pair met by chance, stayed together at a restaurant, and the woman gave Owens $40 and a diamond pin to hold, which he did not return. Owens avoided larceny charges.
New York newspaper report says George J Cadwood, 21, married Mrs. John H Cadwood, his cousin’s widow, after claiming hypnotic compulsion. He says his mother’s eyes seemed to force him, they wed in Montreal, separated soon after, and he now seeks a divorce.
Timothy P. McCarthy faced a felonious assault charge in Cambridge Police Court after allegedly grabbing and dragging Mrs. Ann Mullen of 62 Ninth Street to a nearby field. Patrolman Scully intervened as McCarthy tried to flee to his home, and McCarthy was held on $1500 bail for assault and $300 for drunkenness.
Six members of New York society have launched businesses in three weeks. Miss Harmon Brown and Miss Pruyn started a millinery shop, followed by Mrs. John A. Lowery and Miss Wilmerding with a tea room set to open November 1. Latest ventures include Miss Alice M. Hiliot and Miss Sallie D. Elliot managing the Ava apartment house with financial backing from Cleveland Dodge Archibald D. Russell Girard Foster Mrs. Stanley Mortimer and Mrs. Benjamin Wells.
Mrs. Sarah Turner faced a theft charge in Charlestown court over 1600 dollars from the late Charles Noyes estate. The hearing adjourned with a continuance to October 28 after she pleaded not guilty. Her legal team included ex U S District Attorney Fred Dr Allen, with other Noyes interests represented by George R Blinn and Albert Hayes.
James Lowe son of ex Senator Judge Lowe shot his mistress Addie Schilling in the police court corridor and then killed himself. The young woman is reported to be dying from her wounds.
John Daley was found guilty in the Superior Criminal Court before Judge Gaskill of manslaughter in the death of his wife Julia. The hatchet killing occurred the night of Sept 26 at their Lincoln Street Brighton home. Sentencing scheduled for today.
Jacob Berkovitz was sentenced in the Superior Criminal Court by Judge Gaskill to four to six years in state prison for assaulting Moses Bielitz with a pistol on August 8.
Rome reports Prince Victor Emanuel of Italy will marry Princess Helene of Montenegro amid widespread rejoicing. The match, once debated as love or diplomatic, follows Helene's celebrated beauty and a ceremonial betrothal bracelet valued at $200,000 as Nicholas of Montenegro's matchmaking succeeds.
The ceremony at the Church of St. Nicholas in Bari formalizes Princess Helene's reception into the Catholic church ahead of her forthcoming marriage to the Prince of Naples. Crowds cheered the royal party as they boarded the Savoia to sail to Rome, with arrival anticipated tomorrow morning.
A busy Boston theatre calendar previews new productions and revivals at the Hollis Street Theatre Park Theatre Boston Theatre Tremont Museum and Keith's. Highlights include Pinero's The Benefit of the Doubt with Viola Allen and a strong Empire Stock cast, The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown at the Park, Denman Thompson's The Old Homestead at the Boston Theatre, Chimmie Fadden at the Park Theatre, and The Pirates of Penzance to follow. Also noted are Utopia Limited at Castle Square, Gilbert and Sullivan plans, and appearances by Faversham, Biondi, and other leading performers in various venues.
The Castles of San Francisco were remanded on shoplifting charges and freed on 200000 bail pending Clerkenwell sessions on November 2. W. M. Castle said his wife suffers a disorder causing irresponsibility and is under medical care. He claimed partial payment for articles and no knowledge of his wife’s trunks.
After voting take the Royal Blue line personally conducted tour to Washington D C. Leaves Boston 6 p m Tuesday Nov 3. $27 covers all expenses for eight days. First class accommodations at Riggs House. Stop over privileges. Send for itinerary to A J Simmons N E A 211 Washington street Boston.
Washington event marks cornerstone ceremony for the Hall of History as part of the American University project. Bishop Hurst opens with remarks on history, science, faith, and unity among six denominations guiding the enterprise.
Pension officials report the arrest of George F. Bartlett of Worcester who was held on $500 bond for trial Saturday. He is accused of impersonating George Emmons Bartlett and drawing the latter’s pension, totaling about $1000, while the arrested man claims he is legitimately drawing his own pension.
Altoona Pennsylvania shops shut yesterday due to weak business. Seven thousand workers are idle and all city business suffers. Officials cannot say how long the suspension will last.
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.