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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1898
Page
4
A fragment notes the Boston Post as a Democratic paper in New England. It highlights the paper's perceived role in regional politics and editorial stance within the era.
The piece argues that war or peace with Spain will require costly readiness and that proposed taxes on goods like tea and coffee or checks and stamps would not be true war taxes. It criticizes Congress for not providing enough revenue on a peace footing and urges honest recognition that government expenditures exceed what Dingley era laws raise.
Few pay heed to the banking and currency reform plan from the Washington committee as the nation focuses on other matters. The bill, aligning with the Monetary Commission, would create a bureau of issue and redemption, convert legal tender notes to reserve notes, and replace government notes with national bank issues, but its passage seems unlikely while the Cuban crisis dominates and the dominant party cannot push such a bill.
The Post advocates broadening telephone use to include grocers, butchers, barbers, news dealers, and small retailers. It argues current prices burden small businesses and calls for reform to bring service within affordable reach for widespread adoption. The proposal seeks gradual change, balancing investor profits with public access.
The piece argues that while chambers of commerce favor peace with honor and delaying steps, history shows decisive action can protect both peace and business interests. It notes grounds of American policy in Grant era to settle Cuba, implying such settlement would have spared recent disturbances and commercial losses.
The speaker argues that postponing the Cuban issue does not solve it and warns that continued Spanish control over Cuba threatens international politics and commerce. With references to the Maine and 300,000 pacificos, the message urges decisive action rather than delay to prevent future crises.
The article analyzes President McKinley’s expectation of a Congress battle over Cuba while still seeking peace. It notes he aims to delay open hostilities, hoping Spain will yield, and may seek congressional authorization to recognize Cuba or intervene, placing timing in executive hands.
Fifty days after the Maine was sunk by a Spanish mine in Havana harbor, 266 Navy personnel died. The piece criticizes U S government inaction, argues prompt inquiry and reparations were prudent, and warns that delaying action only sharpens the call for decisive measures against Spain.
Boston records rising deaths from illuminating gas poisoning with a troubling first quarter. Officials warn the annual toll may exceed last year as late casualties continue.
The article notes several recent accidental deaths from gas poisoning at a hotel on Parmenter street and a domestic death the day earlier. It questions whether carelessness ignorance or personal crisis caused the disconnections and calls for serious consideration of prevention measures and gas regulation.
The Observant Citizen reports William F. Fitzgerald, known as a copper king, will marry a Charlestown district fiancée next Tuesday. Friends plan a warm welcome when he returns from his honeymoon.
Military reminiscence recalls General Joe Wheeler of Alabama pledging readiness to fight if needed. The speaker, steeped in Civil War memory, salutes union, blue and gray, and expresses willingness to lead horsemen again against Spain if required, extolling one flag and one country.
A catalog of meals and recipes lists items for breakfast and supper such as mackerel, eggs, potatoes, puddings, cheeses, and beverages, followed by detailed instructions for cottage pudding, sauce, preserved pear, and almond cookies. Published by Mrs Henry L Eaton of Wenham Massachusetts.
Polly defies marriage with Squire Jones to marry George Wylie after he sails for England and inherits a $50,000 fortune. Aunt Eliza must reconsider views as Polly and George reveal their marriage and plan to move into a mansion in the village. Mrs Wren’s gossip is silenced by truth and a happy ending.
The description outlines a stylish street dress made of gray fabric with black braid edging. It features a narrow belt with a steel buckle, a bright mousseline plastron, pleated silk substitute possible, and braid trim on straps, sleeves, collar, and cuffs. Tiny black buttons line the plastron, with cuff finishing in braided bands. Velvet ribbon or satin folds may replace braid. The garment appears simple enough to sew at home.
Washington April 5 report outlines a Treasury issued currency plan detailing division of issue and redemption, reserve notes, and new national reserve notes. It covers bank deposits, redemption in gold, conversion of legal tender, guaranty funds, taxes on circulation, and bond-based note operations.
Women of New Orleans forming an Audubon Monument Association report they have collected enough contributions to proceed with definite plans for a monument. The statue will be placed in the park named for the renowned naturalist. Ex Governor Roswell P Flower is in Jerusalem. An English Hebrew appointment at Cambridge Medical School is noted. Jubilee Bee Harvey J Bee dies in California, once Pacific Coast pioneer and fortune maker who died poor. General Dabney H Maury offers services to his state governor in case of war. The Byron Society raises funds to buy Akilleion palace in Corfu to become an orphanage for Greek children in Byron’s memory.
A. D. Nason, president of Bay State Corset Company in Springfield, writes from April 4 approving a bill circulated in the Senate and House and signs the enclosed petition. He has just returned from the South after nearly two months and concurs with the editor's March 23 communication.
Mary H Hunt reflects on the 1588 Armada defeat and its moral lesson as modern nations seek peace and strength. She notes English and Spanish fleets, gold from the Americas, and the storm that scattered ships, urging a just quarrel defended by nature and God.
James J. Clark of Boston responds to a Post report claiming that Park Department Assembly 7576, Knights of Labor, surrendered its charter. He states the assembly has no intention of severing ties with the Knights of Labor and will continue at its old stand. April 5. Worthy Foreman L. A. 7576.
National banks may reduce yearly their deposits of United States bonds to secure circulation after one year by one quarter of the bonds, and after five years no bond deposits are required. The withdrawal must not reduce outstanding circulation against commercial assets. The minimum bond requirement remains 2 percent of capital, up to 50 thousand dollars. Existing banks must accept the new law within a year without changing their charter term. Banks not issuing notes on commercial assets avoid the note guaranty fund and differ on circulation taxation.
A collage of quoted quips and dialogue snippets from Life Detroit Free Press Tit-Bits and Chicago News. It gathers banter on gold weight references, unemployed parades, jealous spouses and a cherry tree joke, reflecting early 20th century light verse and humorous anecdotes.
Orders received to place the United States steamship Essex out of commission and to ship her modern battery to New York. Officers and men will be assigned to other vessels.
The Marlboro Enterprise notes the Boston Post printed a list of about 4000 telephone subscribers seeking legislative control of the monopoly, contrasting with 1500 paid by rivals. The Post gained by public support, not ads, solidifying its ties with readers.
The Boston Post argues that the nation demands action not talk on Cuba. It says the American public wants armed intervention and to signal Spain that it is not welcome here. The piece asserts this sentiment will shape war or peace probabilities.
The Boston Post carried the telephones bill through after heavy lobbying efforts. Reporters note that even with strong opposition, the lobbyists must continue their pressure and "blow in" more material to secure favorable action.
Arrangements are completed for an Emergency Hospital Benefit at the Boston Theatre on Thursday April 14. The program includes a minstrel section with 125 Boston gentlemen, an Edward H. Clement one act Princess Matilda, performances by Stuart Robson and company William Collier, the Boston Theatre opera company performing a Trovatore act, and the Boston Lyric company with sixty members. Reserved seats available through treasurer W L Terhune at 11 Columbia Street daily 9 am to 12:30 pm.
Boston Transit Commission公布 yesterday shows no large turnout of bids for subway work. Three projects advertised include easterly platform at Scollay square, station coverings at Adams and Scollay, and Charlestown bridge walks. Bids range from about 8,183 to 53,000 for coverings and Charlestown edge work, with multiple firms submitting offers.
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