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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1899
Page
6
The Boston Post outlines daily and Sunday subscription prices including daily rates per year and six months, with a note that subscribers must provide current and future mailing addresses. The text reflects a period style quoting prices and terms for delivery.
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A brief listing identifies the Editorial Rooms No 1004 and Boster Business Office No 428 located at the Boston Office on 268 Washington Street in Boston.
The Boston Post can be secured at leading New York hotels with subscriptions paid in advance. Subscriptions will be discontinued on expiration without further notice. If you cannot obtain the Post regularly, write to us by postal mail at once.
In Pennsylvania the Legislature faces the Quay trial as Republican lawmakers push to send the embattled senator to the U S Senate. He stands indicted with his son for conspiracy to divert state funds to private use via a Philadelphia bank. The case follows delays over jury concerns and his re election campaign.
An uncensored Manila dispatch cracks the censorship, giving a glimpse of the Philippine situation. It notes that American troops win in Luzon and push natives from positions, with heavy casualties on both sides as the conflict unfolds.
The piece notes that 100000 troops may be needed to hold Luzon, with ongoing threats from native bands. It praises American troops for bravery and leadership, but argues the protracted war will not be popular with the public as a continual display.
The community pays tribute to the late Hon John H Sullivan noting his self made rise in business public service and broad generosity. He served as commissioner of sinking funds and as a member of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment and was active in public improvements and benevolence.
The text portrays a looming administration surprise against General Miles tied to war evidence, with Secretary Alger and General Shafter named as possible instruments. It claims Miles fights for private soldiers against strong opposition from the War Department, the Beef Trust, and party leaders, arguing the truth will persuade the American people in the end.
The article argues industrial warfare is as pivotal as military conflict. It cites American production winning rail exports to Australia and India, locomotives taking market from Britain, and the Egypt Atbara bridge contract awarded to a Philadelphia firm over British rivals for lower bid and faster completion.
The Hon. H. A. W. Tabor died yesterday in Denver after a remarkable career from abject poverty to multi millions, then again in later life facing want. A Boston acquaintance recalls an amusing incident tied to the building of the Tabor Opera House in Leadville, seen as part of his colorful life.
A correspondent criticizes Superintendent Wells for lacking funds to water streets, urging scraping and carting dust away to prevent mud and dust blowing into houses. Captain Atkin of the Pavonia is recovering from nervous prostration, with letters of thanks from American friends noting support across the ocean.
A collection of light quotes from newspapers including the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Chicago Tribune. The items feature jokes about naming a baby, parental finances, dinner plans, and domestic misunderstandings, with witty exchanges and pithy punchlines.
The Prince of Wales funds church restorations around Sandringham, with expenditures surpassing 15 and ongoing support. Bar none notable earners such as Mme Patti, Melba, Sarah Bernhardt, and Rosa Bonheur are contrasted with the Czar abandoning hunting. Cecil Rhodes’ youth is recounted. The Duke of Edinburgh enjoys violin, Don Carlos travels with a German boarhound.
A cryptic note references a wordplay puzzle about human life stages and a bridge themed charade. It hints at answering yesterday's and today's charades with a tomorrow reveal, suggesting a sequential word puzzle series.
In a Boston church scene, Jennie Norton dodges veiled flirtations and coquetry as Gerald Gordon re-enters the scene seeking love. Deacon Norton's warning and two years of waiting culminate when Gordon asks for Jennie's hand again, and she reveals her previous refusal was prompted by a tender reason.
The funeral service for Professor Claudius Des Louis took place yesterday morning at the French Catholic Church on Isabella Street. Pere Alphonse de La Chappelle led the requiem mass with interment in Calvary Cemetery.
Bath-House John Coughlin retires from the Silver Dollar Saloon to open a bank office, invest in autos and real estate, and run a general insurance business. He pledges to run for mayor when Carter Harrison retires, supports Bryan, opposes the Republicans, and vows to curb trusts with the motto All trusts bust here. He touts empowering common people and banning bloomers in public.
Representative Persons of Maynard advanced a bill in the House to bar boards of selectmen from denying street railway franchises. It mandates that if town residents seek a railway, the franchise shall be granted and approved by town meeting. The law aims to prevent past town disagreements over franchise grants.
Our New England and Cinderella entertain Boston audiences this week at the Boston Theatre for the American Avalid Aid Society. The cast features Boston’s best families performing scenes from early New England life including The Landing of the Pilgrims and Paul Revere’s Ride.
David Thorpe, a long term lodger at 1 Leverett Street, says he was shot in the cheek on Saturday night as he emerged from his room to the hallway for water. He asserts Champion fired without provocation after brandishing a revolver. Thorpe had never spoken to him.
Mrs Nellie G Fiske secured a Suffolk Probate Court decree granting her authority to dispose of her estate without her husband Jerome H Fiske consent and to live apart for justifiable cause He is a member of the Suffolk bar The house valued at 9000 dollars was mortgaged for 4000 dollars after marriage He left her in September 1897 and she claims threats of violence by him.
Lowell report says Mary Kergnaw, a shoplifter linked to a Boston incident, pled guilty in Police Court to five larceny counts and was ordered to the Superior Court in the morning.
Judge Shipman of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals sustains the Welsbach Company patent declaring all other incandescent gas light makers infringers. The public is cautioned against buying any mantle not made and sold by the Welsbach company and action will be taken against infringers.
London April 10. Reverend Wilson Carlile at St Mary at Hill denounces millionaire marriages as money driven. He cites Vanderbilt weddings and notes Americans seek wealth in marriage, warning of consequences for immigrants and old age. The revival church uses limelight sermons and an all female orchestra during services.
Stockholm reports a diplomatic flare as sixty Chambers members refused Crown Prince Christiania dinner invitations during his visit. The Swedish war minister’s bid to send officers to autumn maneuvers in Norway was denied, signaling growing tensions. The Crown Princess suffers eye inflammation and cannot read, while Vice Admiral Peyron marks a jubilee and retires this month.
The Massachusetts district of the Internal Revenue Service shows several personnel shifts. John Early is replaced by Orr N. Towne Jr. of Somerville as head of the war revenue stamp booth. Early retires after overwork. War revenue stamps for an eight hour day average about $2000 in sales. Stephen F. O Hara of Middleboro and Samuel E. Clark of Waltham are no longer connected with the ore. Patrick F. Cronin of Chicopee is superseded by Samuel S. Whitney of Newton, a Civil War veteran. Deputy Collector Arthur N. Cram of Walpole has dropped out, making room for George G. Russell of Boston.
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