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 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1901
Page
2
The article argues colder seasons bring higher throat and chest illness, linking protection to extra clothing and good digestion. It claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets improve digestion after meals, strengthen the heart, and fortify the system against disease, promoting daily use to stay well.
Details of a Lowell bank defalcation reveal Smith and Swift removing cash and securities while leaving government bonds. The duo later surrendered the stolen funds voluntarily, returning all cash and securities before the bank opened Monday, with a full audit expected to show the total missing amount and prompt security upgrades.
The Arthur Binney and the Arbutus lost crew in last weekend’s gale off Northeast Georges. Joseph Clark of the Binney died after a fall from the topmast during rescue attempts. The Arbutus reported two men missing in fog and later returned to harbor with flags at half mast. Captain Whalen arranged for Clark’s funeral in Gloucester. Captain Blake of the Arbutus hastened to report and proceed with Gloucester interment plans.
London, Oct. 22. Sir Hedvers Buller is relieved of command of the First Army Corps after a controversial Oct. 10 speech. General French will replace him on post in South Africa after pending return. General Hildyard to command at Aldershot. Buller admitted advising surrender of Ladysmith after Tugela defeat.
The Italian Society Columbus marked its 39th anniversary with a banquet at Hotel Piacopu attended by over 200 guests including Mayor Hart Representatives Bradley and Borofsky and councilmen. The program featured speeches defending city policy and a call to add Columbus Day to legal holidays.
A Sofia correspondent for the Neues Weber Journal reports that instigation comes not from a single force but by a detachments through a tactical move near Vienna dated October 22. The dispatch notes miscommunications and cautious maneuvers within cavalry units amid the evolving situation.
City board discusses funding a new Chelsea high school with a $130 000 appropriation for site and construction along the road near Way Street. A borrowing order is approved to finance school needs as officials weigh cheaper telephone rates and municipal services.
An attempted theft targeting a dresser suitcase occurred yesterday at Don Holman 13 Kensington Street Roxbury. A man believed to be a local crook posed as a messenger and pressed Mrs Holman for the dress suitcase she refused to hand to her husband.
In Fall River on October 22 a plan by M C D Borden of New York to grant his 3000 mill operatives a further 5 percent wage rise stirs talk of a wider strike. The Textile Council seeks a 10 percent increase but the Manufacturers' Association has refused and workers fear a strike unless unions vote four to one in favor. Secretary Whitehead notes strong union sentiment for a strike if manufacturers persist while Bourne mills treasurer George A Chace declines comment on his action.
The national grand tent of the Joshua Giddings Jollifee Union met at the St Paul Baptist Church on Camden street for a four day convention. Delegates from nearby colored communities gathered to discuss union work and progress, with Mrs Bell and other Boston leaders among the attendees.
An advertising piece touts a “scientific” breakfast to prevent diseases. It recommends cooked fruit, grain-nuts with cream, two soft boiled eggs, bread with butter, and Postum Cereal Coffee. Claiming such meals nourish the body, improve brain function, and aid daily labor, it profiles Grape-Nuts and Postum as essential foods from the Pos Creek area.
Police report a series of hat and clothing thefts with multiple victims. A suspect snatched a hat at a residence on Washington Street and fled, later involving other items including a belt and clothing. Theo J. Stevens of 16 Gu Avenue was arrested and a $1 overcoat and a $35 overcoat belonging to Charles C. Allen were recovered.
A man’s body was found on a Roxbury street after he apparently hanged himself. Police identified the deceased as Leavitt, reported missing by friends. The article notes neighbors and local officials involved in the investigation and mentions related persons and places in the scene.
An editorial urges preventive care and early physician consultation to avert illness. It promotes Munyon's free doctors and remedies as accessible, affordable aids for various ailments including dyspepsia kidney trouble constipation and influenza cures.
Frank M. Richardson a 4 sailor from Boothbay Missouri wanders Boston with a fractured skull. Doctors fear death or long survival. He left Mystic wharf schooner for a visit and tried to ride a car on Washington street. He was taken to City Hospital and later discharged against medical advice.
Thorndike and Walter Blanchard two boys aged 11 and 8 from 60 Callender Street Dorchester were missing Monday night. Initial fear grew as over 70 vanished along with them. They were found at an acquaintance’s home later that day claiming their mother’s permission.
Yesterday morning the committee chaired by Mrs Edwin Burton noted strong public interest in the fair. Representatives from several firms reported keen attention and an offer from leading firms for the magazine feature, promising to attract visitors with articles by noted writers.
Dr Draper medical examiner notes his long study on gas deaths. He and Dr Durgin argue water gas raises carbonic oxide content and fatalities, with water gas showing markedly higher mortality than coal gas during late 19th century usage.
An ad promotes a method claiming to end tobacco habit in days. It targets women and suggests adding a harmless tasteless agent secretly to food or drink to cure husbands and sons. The wording implies a household remedy with quick results.
Claimant promises quick tobacco cessation using a secret remedy sent by Rogers Drug and Co. The ad asserts wives or daughters cure long tobacco habits in days, with a taste free, undetectable addition to food or drink. Free trial package available by mail from Cincinnati.
Washington October 22 Commander Seth M Ackley of the navy has been advanced to captain in recognition of his service in the War of the Rebellion. A brief dispatch notes his promotion and rank due to wartime duties.
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.