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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1899
Page
6
Readers are asked to supply current and future addresses to ensure receipt of The Representative Democratic Paper of New England. The notice stresses timely updates for uninterrupted delivery and accurate subscription records.
Notice states that all money sent at sender risk and should not be sent. It instructs making checks drafts and money orders payable to the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Editorial rooms in Boston announce subscription details for the Boston Post. Notices request advance payment and offer discontinuation on expiration, with readers urged to inform the office by mail if the Post cannot be obtained via newsdealer or newsboy.
Capital stock in once faltering mills rose on average over 13 percent within a year with Amoskeag up 50 percent. Pacific mills, Merrimack, Dwight, Laconia, Pepperell and others show gains as new mills rise and extensions planned. Wages returned to pre reduction levels and the cotton industry rebounds as business mood improves.
The House voted 75 to 37 against the mercantile affairs committee report and moved the Post telephone bill toward discussion on its merits. The piece argues that telephone reform serves the broader public, not just current users, and predicts a public interest driven outcome despite industry lobbying.
Lawmakers debated a Post telephone bill replacing the mercantile affairs committee report. Key advocates Willard Brockton Whipple Mellen Davenport Carey and Dean argued for state supervision of telephone companies. Tolman and Odlin opposed, stressing public interests.
A year of cotton manufacture recovery in New England follows a crisis when Southern competition and high wages were blamed. The Arkwright Club report warned of closures unless conditions changed. the Legislature refused wage law repeal, leading to a general wage cut for mill operatives.
The document from McKinley’s commissioners promises peace order justice and cultural advancement for the Philippines while denying immediate independence. It asserts United States sovereignty across the archipelago and hints at limited self government compatible with US rights, but offers no date or pledge of liberty.
The piece questions McKinley era plans for the Philippines, contrasting promises of roads schools and progress with the cost, revenues, and fundamental issue of liberty. It argues a dependent colony cannot be free, accusing the U S of denying Filipinos voice in lawmaking and asserting they become vassals under sovereignty.
A dump cart was struck by a switch engine in South Boston, demolishing the cart but injuring none. Boston Transit hearings showed no remonstrances against automobiles in streets. Captain Cushing departs for San Francisco to command the Bush, with Mrs. Cushing accompanying. The Eighth Regiment returns soon, with Governor Walcott to greet them. The Animal Rescue League prepares for summer work. Spiritualism and Minot Savage draw attention. Sports from the Common include golf concerns at Franklin Park, and discussions about beer at army posts.
The Tremont street track question drew broad support in the House yesterday with sixty members in favor, thirteen opposed and four absent, indicating public demand to return the tracks to Tremont street. A letter to the editor argues labor and capital are not in conflict, praising the single tax as a means to equalize wealth and reduce tensions.
The listing shows a full day menu including breakfast with grape fruit, wheat germ, sugar and cream, and coffee. Dinner features scalloped oysters, mutton chops, potato croquettes, and lemon tapioca pudding with whipped cream. A recipe for golden fingers and lemon tapioca pudding is included, crediting Annie H. Quill of Newburyport Massachusetts.
In a family drama a wealthy aunt plans to choose an heiress among May Sadie and Bertha. May rejects the条件 wealth for love with Fred Morris, proving loyalty over money. Aunt Marian reveals herself and approves May after testing the girls' character.
A playful verse puzzle alluding to a character with methodical deeds done with dispatch. The riddle splits into vessel for seeds as first part and a hurried catch as second, naming a man from yesterday and promising another charade tomorrow.
Montana senator Clark arrives in Washington and declares he will not take a house with a dining room that seats fewer than 200 people. Writer William Le Queux is expelled from the Riviera by French authorities over articles for the London Daily Mail. Empress of China travel items include 3000 dresses in 600 boxes and 1200 coolies. Governor William Amos Poynter of Nebraska is nicknamed the former Governor after twenty one years on the prairie soil.
Edward Entwisle who in 1829 held the throttle on Stephenson’s Rocket on the Manchester and Liverpool line has just celebrated his 84th birthday in Des Moines Iowa.
General Guy V. Henry weighed in on the type of man who would fare in Porto Rico stating that success requires considerable money and as much patience.
After nine months away Colonel Jophanus H. Whitney of the Fifth Regiment reported for duty to Chief Wade of the district police. Whitney previously led the detective department and returned Monday after relinquishing his office to command his regiment. The president weighs candidates to head the ordnance bureau with Major Shaler and Colonel Buffington as top options.
A collage of humorous exchanges from Puck Tit-Bits and Harper's Bazar, noting politeness to undeserving people, diamond gifts to suitors, owls and dialects, a ruffian twin, aged loves, and dogs finding their way home. The snippets showcase light social satire and playful banter from period magazines.
An 1780 Pennsylvania Pack advertisement offers five dollars for John Shade an apprentice who ran away on the first August morning. Details: age around twenty, dark hair and complexion, height about five feet four inches, brown coat olive breeches old hat blue stockings, various worn clothes including light coat breeches linen jacket. Advertises Taylor John Reedle in Arch Street at the Taylor's sign and warns masters of vessels not to claim him.
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