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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1898
Page
4
Speech argues Spain must decide to settle with Cuba to avoid war. It frames purchase money as compensation and warns that fighting to retain Cuba would lead to a costly indemnity. Notes commercial instinct should favor a peaceful settlement over honor-driven conflict.
Governor Wolcott will preside at a Huntington Hall gathering in MIT this evening for the American Association for the Advancement of Science jubilee, marking fifty years since its Boston birth and highlighting its national role and wide membership. Senator Hoar’s Cuban war stance is praised as a righteous duty and a united, lawful cause, with editorial echoes in the Post.
The essay praises Massachusetts for swift militia readiness quoting Governor Wolcott and celebrating the state's historic and ongoing commitment to liberty. It asserts Massachusetts will lead or support if armed conflict arises to defend honor and humanity and to answer patriotism.
Madrid reports say Spain believes it has righted the Cuba issue by suspending hostilities, a move judged by critics as a weak diplomatic victory that merely echoes U S demands and risks misreading Bupe’s stance.
The speaker asserts the US must have Spain withdraws, arguing armistice phrases fail. Congress, representing the American people, must decide now, stressing that facts matter more than diplomatic wording in this crisis.
A well known resident and his wife on Commonwealth Avenue welcome a son and heir. They name the newborn with the middle name Lawrence in honor of Lillian Lawrence, the Castle Square Theatre leading lady.
A letter from Somerville Massachusetts urges action against Spain with the rallying cry Remember the Maine. The poet Williston Lincoln frames the Cuban conflict in martial language and National sentiment.
A fashion note describes transforming an evening gown with new neck or waist trimming. A girdle in contrasting colors from the gown offers variety for the wearer. The piece suggests a white or neutral base to pair with multiple hues and includes a butterfly bow detail.
Vera Weston reveals a tale of romance and mistaken trust as Ralph Carlton returns into her life through family ties. An arranged marriage with Ralph Stoddard unites in law and business while Vera’s past lover’s letters and a concealed scheme collide.
A letter from F A Claflin of Avery Chemical Company commends the Post for its campaign against a telephone monopoly. He urges continuing the effort into the fall elections to pressure legislative champions and pledges ongoing support. April 14, Avery Chemical Company, 169 Devonshire Street.
Menu items list meals and recipes including fried smelts shredded wheat biscuits hot baked apples and salmon on toast. The note provides steps to prepare a salmon on toast dish with milk and butter and is signed by Mrs J A Symonds of 15 Davis Avenue West Newton.
The Washington Light orders installation at 116 Bedford St and will demonstrate the system in daily operation at Globe Nosepaper Pressroom Quincy Market Geo. M. D. Legg basement stalls and 24 Kingston St.
Mrs. Louisa Ackerman of Tiffin Iowa reports using CuTiCuRa ointment soap resolvent and other products to ease a two month old babys skin sores. She cites relief and urges mothers to use the medicines despite preferring external applications for infants.
The Princess Marie of Orleans daughter of the Duke of Chartres has long loved art. Her Copenhagen exhibition displays 230 aquarelles, with proceeds to charitable aims. Also noted are German, English and Belgian sales of Zola photographs and portraits including Wordsworth painted in 1844 for Henry Reed. Captain Zalinski predicts future naval range and descent of battle time. Sir Thomas Lipton opens cheap London diners. John Y. McKane to be freed from Sing Sing. Dragatsis claims to have found Themistocles grave.
The annual social of the Maritime Provincial Club takes place at Union Park Hall 1371 Washington street on Patriots Day eve. Tickets are available from J G Drahan 181 West Canton street. The New England Conference of Educational Workers meets tomorrow at English High School at 10 am with Thomas M Balliet speaking on The Art Idea in Education. Sunday sermons on the book of Daniel led by Rev James M Gray D D are scheduled at Clarendon Street Church.
A Dorchester letter decries excessive quasi public legislators shaping phone supervision. It urges clearer law to close loopholes that let telecoms evade duties, warns against legal fog and bluff, and calls for decisive citizen-driven reform.
Letter to the Post criticizes James O Connor and John F Kelly for missing votes on the telephone bill in the House. The writer, a Ward 2 Democrat, notes their absence on both days and demands clear stances, accusing them of undermining labor and exposing alleged corporate influence.
A Dorchester reader complains of ununiformed gas company workers visiting homes. She asks the Post to help and notes other gas firms require uniforms. She reports contacting the gas company with no response and seeks input from Dorchester readers.
Bram testifies in his own defense after a long cross examination by District Attorney Jones. The defense rests as the jury hears Bram’s account of events aboard the ship, his actions after the murders, and questions about the log book, the second mate, and the axe.
A collage of jokes and brief quotes about married life and social satire. The bits reference absences minded husbands, clever wives, and witty banter from sources like Tit-Bits, Pick-Me-Up, Chicago News, Washington Star, and Cincinnati Enquirer, highlighting light gossip tone.
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