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 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
6
In a critique attributed to the Progress of the World, the American Review of Reviews notes suspicion about sensational press reports on Theodore Roosevelt and his African expeditions. The piece claims Roosevelt asked to travel privately and accuses newspapers of publishing gore and sensationalism.
The article notes immense effort and funds from Seattle to finance the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. It highlights federal help as usual for such fairs and cites California and Oregon subsidies, with Seattle bearing most costs. City projects and hotel price restraint are mentioned as part of readiness for about two million expected visitors.
Keith's Theatre reports record crowds for Vesta Tilley a week long engagement praised for her striking personality and men’s clothes persona. The piece notes the star’s extensive song catalog and mentions Lester the ventriloquist as a secondary draw in the program.
A Tuesday afternoon visit to Winthrop High School showcased a comprehensive art exhibit organized by Miss Harriet M. Day. Senior and junior students displayed original designs, paintings, pottery, leather work, and decorative pieces with strong color schemes and skilled craftsmanship.
Winthitey singers were entertained on a Tuesday evening by president Mrs Orville E Johnson. The program featured soprano Mrs Baltzell with Love Song Japan ese and other numbers. Dorothea W Smith played Au de Bachlet and was thanked for accompanying. Treasurer John Knudson reported funds and a balance. members praised the event.
An asylum attendant notes a hopeless case as a visitor asks about the inmate who believes he understands a railroad timetable. The Milwaukee Sentinel presents a stark scene inside a padded cell and comments on the patient’s mental state.
The Whist and Bridge clubs held final sessions this week with hostesses at homes on Locust and Grover avenues. Souvenirs were distributed to members including Mrs. Mary Cote, Mrs. McCarthy, Mrs. Pulsifer, and Mrs. Furniss. A five o'clock tea followed the games at the Four and One Wrist Club closing.
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.