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 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1897
Page
4
The Boston Post declares no one is authorized to solicit contributions for the Post sick baby fund. The public is informed that no representatives or agents may solicit on behalf of the fund. This notice warns readers to avoid unverified requests and to report any solicitations to the proper authorities.
The Biloxi mayor appeals for assistance as yellow fever disrupts Southwest industry with factory shutdowns and unemployed workers. The piece notes afflicted families face medicine and food costs amidst strained local resources and compares to Northern city responses.
Lora Salisbury objects to including Russia and Japan in a conference on Bering Sea seal regulation. Supporters argue both nations have direct seaward interests and should participate, countering claims of American hostility to Britain. The piece asserts U.S. aim is fair temper and justice, not political maneuvering.
The coroner’s jury finds the Latimer strikers were mercilessly shot to death and that the killing was wanton and unjustifiable. It notes the miners were peaceably marching on the public highway and not breaching the peace. Sheriff Martin’s deputies face murder charges and bail raised to reflect the gravity of the act.
The Worcester convention nominates a full state ticket led by George Fred Williams with a strong Chicago platform endorsement. A revised State committee aligns with the party aims, while attendance was light and delegates debated the structure and loyalty requirements for the campaign.
The article analyzes a fiscal outlook showing a $28 million deficit for the first quarter and warns a potential $50 million deficit by January if spending continues. It notes tariffs under the new law yield no material gain, internal revenue may reach $8 million by January, and large Pacific railroad bond payments of $90 million plus $7 million in interest loom, with Congress about to reconvene.
The Observant Citizen II met Napier Lothian, veteran orchestral leader, at Castle Square Theatre discussing two performances daily and the taxing nature of rehearsals. He recalled past Morris orothers tours, strike threats over biweekly rehearsals, and mused on local figures amid city politics and a shifting Boston scene.
The writer comments on debt imprisonment in Ludlow Street, a Boston charitable stance, and a New England gold claim. He recalls a parchment with eaten ink, references a Punch Bowl tract sale, and recounts meeting Lieutenant Peary’s Esquimaux host who invited him to dine and described blubber and fish oil smells in Buzzard’s Bay.
A tale of Archibald Lynne a handsome assistant superintendent and Bessie Myerson a factory office worker in Thornton. Their mutual attraction grows amid social pressure and a deadly fever outbreak, with Bessie nursing Lynne back to health revealing deep feelings.
A vintage menu style lists breakfast items such as tapioca, oysters with bacon, bread and tea. luncheon with cold roast lamb, graham bread, peaches and cream. dinner featuring spaghetti soup with meat balls, beef olives, roasted vegetables, and apple pie. Includes partial recipes for tapioca souffle and salads and notes on serving. Mrs Marion W Holman, 7 Durham Street.
At high noon in St. Hugh's Church Roxbury Wini fred Richards will wed Dr Joseph Murphy. The groom will be accompanied by his brother and best man James R Murphy. Invitations extend to other cities promising a large brilliant affair with music from Figaro.
A Cambridge wedding announces the engagement and forthcoming ceremony of Dr. Murphy and Miss Orren Clarke Richards. The bride described as winsome and attractive wears white watered silk with chiffon details. groom a Harvard man noted for distinction. A long guest list includes Miss Reardon of Cambridge and numerous social figures. After the ceremony at Fathers Cummins likely, the couple plan residence at 37 Harvard Street Brookline and host events on November 2 and 9 evenings.
LYNN Sept 28 Absolutely nothing has been heard from a Lynn Swampscott yachting party that set out Sunday for Marblehead. Parents fear all four youths are lost with rumors of bodies and torn clothes but officials report no confirmation. The four youths had previously sailed together and owned a sturdy boat suited for storms.
The article advises late wearing of darker straw hats with black shades and no light trimmings. Recommend velvet brims and ostrich plumes, large steelbuckles, and left-side wings on black sailor hats. Warns against light muslin trims, praises black hats, and notes audubon society members avoid goose quill aigrettes. Ends with a note on a new owl head trimming.
East Boston High School Alumni Association votes Tuesday meeting at Central Hall to pick a site for the new high school. Chairman F H Carruthers and members W H Seworth J Meguire J W Kelan Otto Wherle sign the call amid opposition to the Marion Street location. Attendance expected to settle the site decision.
Cards issued for Martha Sophia Sinclair and Sherburn Merrill wedding set for October 12 at First Baptist Church Commonwealth avenue followed by a reception at Kent and Beacon streets. Merrill to reside at the Majestic Beacon street after Feb 16. Compliments dinner for Mrs P A Collins at Parker House tonight. Notable social notes include notables at Keith's and Brunswick engagements, with multiple wedding announcements and upcoming receptions across Boston area.
Thom J. Lavery, removed from office last July, applied to Chief Justice Field for reinstatement through Herbert L. Harding. Harding filed a mandamus petition against Mayor Quincy and Streets Superintendent Wells to restore Lavery, with the court issuing a notice returnable next Tuesday under an 1896 act protecting veterans’ hearings.
U S cavalry from Boise Barracks moved through Pocatello en route to Fort Hall agency to help Agent Irwin place Indian girls in school. A coalition of about one hundred young men, spurred by elders, planned to keep the girls from schooling after a 14 year old girl who had been married was seized by the Indian police in a school child sweep.
A tug hauled a lapstreak dory into Boston yesterday afternoon and for a time it was thought to be the Swampscott party evet sail. Fishermen who inspected the boat said it had been at sea exposed for about a month. Captain Jere Horton of Swampscott will view the dory to determine if it is the one he lent Phillips and Horgan Sunday.
Premiums on Boston Symphony rehearsal tickets soar beyond last year as Music Hall crowds pack the venue for matinee sales. By Monday every $12 seat was sold and the floor $7.50 seats vanished by noon. Auctions drew ten women per man with bidders driving premiums from $4.50 to $30 on floor seating.
United States navy officer Mr Jere Warren was honored at a complimentary dinner hosted by his former shipmates from the first division of the Naval Brigade. The event occurred last evening on the U S S Minnesota off Atlas Rocks with an impromptu program led by Chief Boatswain's Mate Bittues. Performances included tenor solos by Joseph Holmes and bass solos by Jack Flint, plus recitations by Pitcher and White, attended by Benson Pitcher Knt and others.
Ethel Ingalls daughter of former Senator John J. Ingalls dedicates her life to the Protestant Episcopal Church after extensive education and preparation. Her decision reflects a personal vocation shaping a new chapter in the Ingalls family public story.
Miss Ingalls seeks a deaconess role and will enter the House of Deaconesses in Philadelphia next month. She will undergo a month of probation followed by studies if deemed fit by the board of admission. After two years she may be ordained by the bishop of Pennsylvania.
The Venetian wreck removal is complete with no obstruction remaining. A lighter will tow to the city to remove scrap iron and cargo. Captain Townsend reports over 6000 tons of old iron plus copper brass lead boilers lifeboats masts and wire rigging salvaged for profit.
Mr. F B Girdlestone of Bristol England left for Montreal after an Algonquin Club talk advocating a new steamship line between Boston and Bristol. He toured Boston terminals and praised the harbor facilities, noting possiblesteamers M8 ne gize of the Warren and Leyland ats if the project matures.
Joseph J. Carroll of Brookline and Miss Alice Maud Burns of Cambridge were married by Rev. Father Coughlin at St. Johns Church East Cambridge. Attendants included sister Margaret Burns and best man Timothy A Carroll. Ushers Joan Cantwell William Sick Timothy Burke and James Meade. Reception at Vine Street home. They will reside on Hurd Street Brookline after their wedding journey.
A collage of humorous exchanges and a travel notice captured from multiple papers. Jests involve an exchange about a daughter, a geography review, an ill fated bicycle mishap, a stuttering attempt to name the Sandwich Islands, and remarks about a mis-spelled policy. The excerpt ends with a Boston to New York excursion schedule for September 30.
Our lamp department displays all grades from low priced to costly pieces including Doulton Wedgwood and Royal Worcester designs. Dinner set department offers extensive varieties from ordinary to the most expensive services imported plus rich cut crystal glass and Carlsbad glass pieces. Prices from the lowest up to 15 dollars per piece.
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.