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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1899
Page
12
The Boston Post announces subscription rates and delivery terms, urging advance payment and notifying readers to report changes via mail. It notes the paper can be secured at New York hotels and lists editor publisher B. Groster.
The Ninth Massachusetts Regiment bodies arrive renewing public reflection on war. Massachusetts deaths occur in Cuba. no regiments fought in the Philippines or Porto Rico. The Fifth Regiment’s return signals end of the war and transformation from citizen to soldier, with a grateful welcome home to peaceable occupations.
The article discusses Senator Hoars view on economic motives for Philippine conquest, arguing trade gains must be shared globally and would not justify war. It notes the shift from territorial agitation to trade expansion as an excuse, and questions the administrations rationale behind imperial policy.
The article argues that the Philippines remains a dubious trade asset for the United States, comparing its value to a gift and noting McKinley’s purchase from Spain for 20 million dollars after Admiral Dewey’s victory made it possible. It frames the acquisition as a contested proposition shaped by recent naval leverage and ongoing trade considerations.
The dispute pits the Bell Telephone monopoly against state policy for public welfare. Advocates argue that quasi public firms must submit to regulation like gas and electric providers, while the monopoly resists, seeking exemption from state oversight.
The article reviews casualties in the Philippine campaign, noting 189 dead and 868 wounded in battles around Manila from February 4 to March 27, with total KIA 329 and Navy 17 and overall 246 deaths in the Spanish-American War. It questions whether distant islands justify the bloodshed and ponders future losses.
The American flag was raised over Malolos signaling another step in Luzon conquest from Manila to the north. General Otis directs a cautious advance as Aguinaldo and Filipino forces retreat, leaving towns in flames. The campaign’s end remains uncertain as troops push onward with limited naval support and growing strain on Filipino resistance.
The auction sale of Abbott Graves collection of pictures drew interest beyond the fishermen at the wharf. A portrait of a man sparked emotion in an old observer, who appeared to be the subject of the painting, reacting to a low bidding price.
Martha Edgeware struggles between duty and inclination in a Bridge Stock & Co. story. Aleck Braeme insists on marriage, she reveals her burden of care for the helpless at home, and at Easter she offers her love to God. Aleck learns of her other loyalties and she renounces nothing in prayerful renunciation as they walk from the church together.
The Post offers ten dollars to the best original short story, five dollars to the second, and two dollars each to four others. Manuscripts must be single side, at least 700 words, mailed with return postage. only women may enter. Send to PD Short Story Editor with full name and address.
A fragment from Lee and Shepard’s Colombian Charades notes wordplay across multiple lines. It references a new charade titled Jim John, with hints of yesterday and tomorrow, and mentions an elderly, 73 year old due to age.
A full line of Young Men's Spring Overcoats offered at ten dollars from the entire production of a leading mill. Coverts in tan weigh 18 ounces to the yard, double twisted weave for shape retention. Coats measure 32 to 35 inches with full backs and trimmed interiors, sizes from 34 to 52 to fit large men.
The item notes John Adams resigning after twenty eight years as first clerk in the State treasurer’s office due to ill health. It mentions Grover Cleveland not yet sure about attending a Jefferson dinner, a Blaine Butler anecdote, and Sgt George Corruth near retirement after twenty eight years in the Army. Mayor Quincy and Ex Secretary Sherman’s health updates follow with brief mentions.
A recipe snippet lists cold sliced ham baked potatoes and hot rolls with a cool jelly roll. It describes creamed dried beef made by whisking three cups of milk with dried beef pieces, thickening, then stirring in salt and pepper. Signed by Pete Mellor of 210 Adams Street, Waltham Mass.
Dr Timmins defends a prior letter on Irish politics, arguing that the Dublin letter author is a reliable journalist and that current Irish dissensions are personal. He attacks Mr O Callaghan for amateur journalism and cites a Boston Globe letter about Redmond's loyalty to unity, noting Boston politics and local elections.
A quirky verse invites readers to Cuddledowntown near Cradleville where sleepers roam from dawn to dusk. Honey bees hum under tall trees as gold butterflies power sunbeams while choo choo cars roam the streets.
A string of humorous exchanges from various papers sketches idle chatter on palmistry politics and everyday troubles. Citizens joke about engagement rings scenes with brides and grooms and a miner’s tale of chasing water and copper while a stock46 man recalls a failed land claim in upper Michigan.
A verse narrative muses on William Waldorf Astor's birth and shifting national identity. It jokes that he could have been Russian Prussian English or American yet remains American by birth while later living in England. The poem notes his moneyed moves and British return as an alien American Astor with toy banks and a playful tone.
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