Representative Democratic Paper of New England Subscriptions
The notice lists daily and Sunday Post subscription rates with terms for address changes and payment. It warns payments must be in advance and not sent as cash, and that the Post Publishing Company may discontinue upon expiration. Editor and Publisher is Zz. A. Grozier.
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Representative Democratic Paper
New England
Post Publishing Company
New York
Boston Post
Zz. A. Grozier
Post Telephone Bill Spurs Party Line Vote
All representatives who favor enforcing the Commonwealths settled policy as to quasi public corporations should vote yes today on the Post Telephone Bill.
Massachusetts calls for state supervision of telephone companies
The piece argues that despite wealth and influence, telephone firms cannot escape a Massachusetts policy favoring supervision of quasi public corporations. It urges support for the Post bill, warning that defeating it will raise political costs next fall and press lawmakers to follow constituents' will and vote YES today.
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State House
The
Post
Consul General Fitzhugh Lee is Praised in Cuba Journey
Fitzhugh Lee travels from Key West to Washington amid public admiration as he represents the United States in Cuba during the Cu ban crisis. The journey is described as a triumphant progress reflecting Americanism and prudent, firm leadership.
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Fitzhugh Lee
Key West
Washington
General Lee Earns Public Honors For Steady Leadership
General Lee has proved himself equal to constant emergencies and never falters. He deserves the popular honors with which he is welcomed.
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Lee
Post Telephone Bill Backers Urge Yes Vote Today
Advocates for popularizing the telephone insist representatives support the Post Telephone Bill in today’s session. They argue widespread adoption will lower costs and expand service nationwide, framing the bill as a step toward universal access.
Armistice talk in Cuban crisis contrasts with independence aims
The article argues Spain seeks a temporary halt while Cuban leaders insist on independence. It notes disease season favors native Cuban troops and questions the viability of any armistice without full independence. It also covers Cuba Spain home rule proposals and lingering March Maine arbitration debates in Congress.
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Spain
Cuba
Gomez
Madrid
Canada
Maine
Post Telephone Bill Vote Urges Affirmation by Representatives
Text urges all representatives to vote YES on the Post Telephone Bill today aligning state policy with treating quasi public corporations equally. It also calls for support for rates comparisons between Boston and Montreal in the telephone industry.
Market Weather Turns Mild as War Clouds Gather
The stock market shows resilience amid international tensions. Prices hold steady despite war risks, while gold flows to the U S and London rates rise. Banks and brokers report easy money and strong railroad earnings, suggesting equities may withstand a war shock.
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Europe
Bank of England
London
Berlin
All Democratic Representatives Call for Yes on Post Tele Phone Bill
The message urges all Democratic representatives to vote yes on the Post Tele phone Bill today. It frames Democrats as aligned and emphasizes party unity in support of the legislation.
Easter Weather and Local Events Highlight April Day
The Observant Citizen notes a damp April day that spoiled streetwear for wheel enthusiasts returning from suburbs. Old Christ Church on Salem Street features ornate Patriots' Day flowers donated by the Paul Revere Chapter of the D A R. Colonel Henry Walker reports nearing completion of a book on the Ancients London trip with plans to travel to England in 1896 to review proofs.
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Old Christ Church
Salem Street
Paul Revere
Henry Walker
Parker House
London
England
War Preparations and Loyalist Echoes Across Boston
Notables reported arrivals of Colonels Ferris and Hedges from England with plans for a Ten of Us Club reception at Parker House and a war readiness debate. The Charlestown Navy Yard shows renewed activity as Bancroft work proceeds and Private Hammond aids stranded sailors, while Lt. Bert Peary faces travel limits. George Gould pledges yacht and resources to the government if war comes, amid a famed heirloom party in Alfred Maine illustrating colonial nostalgia.
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Ferris and Hedges
England
Boston
Parker House
Charlestown Navy Yard
Prize Awarded to Mrs. W. P. Batchelder of Somerville
Somerville resident Mrs. W. P. Batchelder received a post prize in a local event. The announcement highlights her achievement and local recognition.
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W. P. Batchelder
Somerville
Post
Walnut Street
Luncheon and Dinner Menu with Recipes from Katherine Herland
A local menu lists Germen baked potatoes ham patties whole wheat bread and several desserts with detailed recipes for ham patties coffee cake nutte bread and picalilli also includes fruit soup stewed beef a la mode and training notes from Katherine 8S Herland of Roxbury detailing steps for each dish and ingredient list.
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Katherine
Herland
Creighton Street
Roxbury
Gingham in Favor for Children's Dresses
Gingham returns to favor in dressmaking, especially for shirts waists and children's dresses. A striped blue gingham with embroidery can be made dressy, featuring a blouse waist, octagonal neck, and a white mull guimpe. Short puff sleeves finish the style, offering cooling versatility.
Fitzhugh Lee Poem Honors a Gallant Veteran Abroad
A tribute poem praising Fitzhugh Lee for steadfast duty with the flag in hand. It speaks of courage on foreign shores, the nation’s gratitude, and a warm welcome at home as Old Glory flies from sea to sea.
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Fitzhugh Lee
Mrs Blood's Funeral Held in Charlestown
The funeral for Mrs Elizabeth A Blood wife of Dr Robert A Blood surgeon general on Governor Wolcott's staff was held yesterday afternoon from her 39 High street Charlestown home. Rev A B Twombly assisted by Rev William Byron Forbush conducted the service with Weber Male Quartet singing. Attendees included many Charlestown physicians a delegation from the Charlestown Club ex Governor J Q A Bracke Adjutant General Dalton and other prominent citizens. The remains tomorrow will be taken to New London New Jersey.
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Elizabeth A. Blood
Robert A. Blood
Wolcott
High Street
Charlestown
Twombly
Winthrop Congregational Church
Green Street
Physicians of
Charlestown Club
J. Q. A Bracké
Dalton
New London
N. J
The Post's Original Short Stories Narration and Reflections
A tale by Mrs. E. Taylor recounts a married couple with a two year old, a ball plan, and a fatal illness born of neglect. The husband laments his loss, the wife rebukes herself, and a life lesson about devotion to home follows, with a later note on alumnae activities and notable health and nobility trivia.
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Harry
Mary
Lawyer Grey
Mabel
Will
Grey
Mrs. Grey
Harold
Mr. Grey
Notable Figures Born On All Fool's Day
Ex Senator Conger of Michigan living in Washington since retirement ten years ago shares with Bismarck the rare distinction of being born on All Fool's Day. Winfield Scott Schley, nearing 59, earns praise for naval character and demeanor. John J. Ingalls reportedly declined a House nomination to avoid glory tied to a Senate past. Henry George Jr in San Francisco pursues his father’s single tax idea with limited political aims. On the 16th of this month Mrs. McKin-
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Michigan
Washington
Senate
Bismarck
John J. Ingalls
House of Representatives
House
Henry George
San Francisco
Atrocities Reported by Grover Flint in Spanish Campaign
The account details brutal killings in Lomo de Gato and surrounding areas, describing machete attacks on an old man, his daughter, a nurse, and child victims. It cites numerous pacifico killings and accuses Weyler’s concentration policy of worsening peasant devastation.
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Lomo de Gato
Weyler
Gladstone abandons biography work resigning to ill health
Mr Gladstone reports a good night and an early walk in London. He has decided to give up writing his biography The Early Fathers after six months of toil due to inability to read or write. He speaks of heroic resignation and bids farewell to friends.
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London
Gladstone
Zerrahn's Farewell and Gadski Debut in Redem ption
The Handel and Haydn Society staged Gounod Redemption at Music Hall last night marking Carl Zerrahn’s farewell as conductor and Mme. Gadski’s first Boston oratorio appearance. The hall was crowded with standing room filled and Zerrahn received a laurel wreath amid applause while Gadski earned a warm reception. Frangcon Davis’s work impressed, and Hamlin and Baldwin sang admirably.
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Hamlin
Baldwin
Boston Women Ready to Aid War Effort as Volunteers
Boston women survey roles in a possible Spain war with many offering nursing aid. Letters from Marion H Brazier and others show D A R and auxiliary groups mobilizing sanitary volunteers. Organizations like the Holland Dames support the push, with emphasis on health, endurance, and patriotism.
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McKinley
Hedwig Loewy
New York City
Secretary of War
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Auxiliary Relief Corps
Grand Army
Ellen Hardin Walworth
Saratoga
N. Y
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Navy
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Marion Howard Brazier
Bunker Hill
Marion H. Brazier
Mass
Brazier
Society of
Urge the Post Bill Gains Momentum in Signers
Brief note reports growing sentiment among signers of the Post Telephone Petition urging legislative action. The item underscores public support for the measure and positions it as timely and persuasive to pass.
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Post
Believe in the Bill Letter Signatories
To the Editor of the Post a group of local business figures express belief in the appeal to the business public. The signatures include Luddy & Currier of Lynn, Charles Wirth & Co. of Boston, Harney Bros. of Lynn, among others.
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Luddy & Currier
Lynn
Charles Wirth & CO
Boston
Harney Bros
Sign for Telephone Supervision Cited by Dr Charles Cook
Dr Charles H. Cook of Natick says he supports some form of telephone supervision not to place the Gas and Electric Light Commission in charge, arguing it would be desirable for oversight.
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Gas and Electric Light Commission
Natick
Charles H. Cook
Bill scope asked for Massachusetts telephone firms
A letter to the editor from Brockton asks the Massachusetts legislature to ensure a broad bill covers all telephone companies, explicitly naming the Southern Massachusetts Telephone Company and urging inclusive regulation.
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Sir
Massachusetts
Southern Massachusetts Telephone Company
Brockton
Henry T. Angline
Undertaker John E Moriarty Backs Post Petition
A letter from John E Moriarty of New Bedford Massachusetts expresses full support for the Post's petition and wishes success in the undertaking. The signature identifies Moriarty as an undertaker in New Bedford.
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Post
John E. Moriarty
New Bedford
Mass
Sitr Support Urges Endorsement by All Believers in Right
A brief letter from M. Nickerson of New Bedford Massachusetts argues that this step is positive and should receive the endorsement of all who are committed to right over might.
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Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass'n
St. Louis
U. S.A
Corts
Sitr
Migh
W. J. Nickerson
M. New Bedford
Mass
Petition Urges Lower Telephone Rates
To the Editor of the Post, Danversport signs a petition calling for relief from exorbitant telephone charges, seeking proceed toward reduced rates.
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Danversport
Quote on trusts and robbery sparking unrest
A quotation by Townsend A D Fessenden warns that unchecked greed of trusts and legal robbery of the people will breed discontent and end in revolution.
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Townsend
A. D. Fessenden
Emerson Thank You Note From Worcester Telephone User
A brief courteous letter from P. W. Emerson at 16 Market Street Worcester Mass thanks a recipient for interest in the telephone business. The note signals early device excitement and personal address.
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P. W. Emerson
Market Street
Worcester, Mass
Fall River firm backs senator on bill vote plea
A firm in Fall River asks readers to urge the senator to vote for the bill. The note thanks readers for their interest and is signed by Parcell & Young.
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Fall River
Parcell & Young
Subscriber Letter Critiques Telephone Prices
A reader signs as J Edward Law stating he has been a telephone subscriber since its inception and argues that the price has always been too high.
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Post
Sir
Lynn
J. Edward Law
Company management improvement prompts senator letter
The note expresses belief in potential improvements for the company's management and states intent to write to Senator Norton A H. Sweet. It mentions correspondence with the senator as a step toward reform.
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Norton
A. H. Sweet
Letter from Peabody and A B Clark Endorsing Legislation
A cordial letter expresses approval of forthcoming legislation and trust in its outcome. The signatories arePeabody and A B Clark, conveying formal support and encouragement for the measure.
Linwood Mills Wants Commission with Real Power
The statement from Linwood Mills of North Adams argues that the proposed commission must have authority to issue orders rather than only offer recommendations.
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Linwood Mills
North Adams
Why the Present System Why Pay in Advance for Telephone
A letter from E F Knowlton of Salem questions prepaid telephone charges and overtime fees for business use, arguing against current billing practices.
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Post
Salem
E. F. Knowlton
Petition Signatures From F Porter & Son in Salem
An unsigned note from F Porter & Son at 6 Central Street Salem promotes signing a petition. The message endorses the opportunity and states belief in the action as the thing to do.
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F. Porter & Son
Centralestreet
Salem
Bowen Pleads for Cheaper Telephone Charges
A reader from Fall River Massachusetts urges support for lower telephone rates to benefit residents and businesses. The missive backs reforms to curb high charges and promote fair access.
Petition Request Reaches J H Estes In Fall River
A note requests another copy of a petition tied to a movement in the right direction, mentioning J H Estes and Fall River Massachusetts as the relevant entities involved.
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J. H. Estes
Fall River, Mass
Glasgow Manufacturing Pany at South Hadley Falls
A fragment notes Glasgow Manufacturing Company in South Hadley Falls as part of a movement described as a good thing. Details are sparse and no further actions or dates are provided.
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Glasgow Manufacturing Pany
South Hadley Falls
Belchertown Man Affirms Agreement with George E H Sanford
A reader from Belchertown Massachusetts confirms agreement with George E H Sanford in a brief message dated from the town. The note endorses Sanford and notes local sentiment in the correspondence.
Post bill support voiced in Springfield letter
Sir I am heartily in favor of the Post bill for telephone reform Springfield J L Leofsein signs the terse endorsement in a local mailbag.
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Sir
Springfield
J. L. Leofsein
Let the Good Work Go On Sir
Dr M Dillon and Per Fitchburg pledge to continue their good work with renewed effort and dedication, urging ongoing support and collaboration to advance community goals.
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Dr. M. Dillon
Push the Bill Through
Editorial urging swift passage of a legislative measure from Sir and W J DOYL, emphasizing strong support for the bill and urging lawmakers to act promptly.
Booth Celebration Marks General Hopes and Health
General William Booth addressed a Mechanics' Building audience at 8 o'clock on his 69th birthday. The Salvation Army figure received congratulations from Boston and New England Salvationists and many telegraph and letter tributes from friends worldwide.
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Saphira
William Booth
Mechanics’ Building
Boston
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Booth
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