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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1898
Page
4
Boston Post subscription rates listed for daily and Sunday editions. Includes address at 259 Washington Street Boston and telephone 428. Note on prepaid subscriptions, change of address procedures, and agent notice for New York availability.
The Post flew the Stars and Stripes and the flag of free Cuba from its Washington street building yesterday. Readers recognized the display as a symbol of the paper’s wartime stance despite anticipated criticism from secessionist voices.
Sir Charles Dilke questions whether coal can be treated as contraband of war without a past precedent but argues a new precedent will emerge if United States and Spain go to war. The piece cites the Alabama case as a turning point and notes coal’s essential role in modern warships, making it clearly contraband.
A editorial argues that should the United States seize Havana in coming days, a sanitation regime would follow. It claims Spanish rule left Havana a plague spot, spreading yellow fever risks to neighboring regions, justifying martial law and a cleanup by occupying forces to teach healthful living before handing control to Cubans.
The passage lauds Southern loyalty to the Union amid national crisis. It highlights exemplary loyalty across the South, especially among ex Confederates in Congress, showing unity and sincere reconciliation despite past war.
A Boston editorial extols a war declared by Congress as a righteous, unselfish fight for Cuba and humanity. It notes the чет resolution rejecting territorial aims, seeks to leave Cuba to its people, and frames the conflict as a high-minded stand for freedom. Also covers Meagher tribute by Thomas H. Dowd, a Boston political figure Cusick’s rise, transit delays, and Patriots' Day observance with government offices closed.
The Observant Citizen laments the Boston city clock in Christ Church steeple being out of order. A veterinary surgeon recounts a dog treated with whiskey by a careless coachman, causing intoxication. Patriots Day celebrations and transit troubles in Boston are described along with various humorous or social observations.
In Cuthbert Carrington and Guy Williams prizing a shared affection for Maud Howes, a cribbage duel unfolds. Guy declares love, Carrington confesses his own, and the two Ky rivals vow to finish the match to decide who shall propose. Interruption by Loveland triggers revelation of Maud’s betrothal to Williams.
Mrs Andrew Carnegie moved Braddock Carnegie Library donation of 10000 dollars for a pipe organ. Felice Cavalotti wrote Greek and Italian poems and Greek works translated into Latin by Archbishop Joachim eccl.
Noted author and editor Lathrop has died after a short illness. The obituary records his prominence in literary circles and his editorial leadership at major publications, highlighting his contributions to American letters and public discourse.
George Parsons Lathrop died at Roosevelt Hospital New York on April 19 after a short illness. Born in Honolulu on August 2 1851 he became assistant editor of the Atlantic Monthly at 24 and later edited a Boston Sunday newspaper. He and Rose Hawthorne Lathrop joined the Catholic church in 1891 and he defended their faith against critics. Lathrop authored works including A Study of Hawthorne The Masque of the Poets and In the Distance.
A collage of quips about elopement silence clever wives and poets from the Free Press Chicago News and Chicago Record. Jokes touch on marriage patience and the value of quiet in relationships with light humor and social chatter.
Menus list items for breakfast dinner and supper with detailed recipes for veal cutlets and breakfast gems. The note credits Frank W. Hills at 78 Pinckney Street and gives cooking steps for breaded veal cutlets and potato croquettes with hints on heat and sauce.
The army and navy may be discharged when goals of service are reached or hostilities end. The volunteer army and state militias, when called into service, will be organized under regular army laws. Each volunteer regiment must have one surgeon and one assistant surgeon, with regimental and company officers appointed by the President on governors' recommendations after fitness examinations.
Reports from Key West and Newport describe U S officers and Cuban patriots celebrating Congress action toward independence. Sailors prepare to deploy as crowds cheer Maine symbolism, with regiments marching from Fort Thomas to Tampa and cities echoing patriotic displays.
Four Spaniards from the Manchester quarries declared in Augusta on April 19 to become United States citizens. Asked what they would do if war came, they said many Spaniards would prefer to fight for the United States.
Practice in the afternoon confirms a final naval plan to blockade Cuba without bombarding Havana. It aims for no engagements, only possible accidental encounters. Senior officers note Spain concentrates its fleet away from the immediate action to a clever strategic position.
The Lucha reports General Lee hosted a breakfast for Captain Sigsbee and officers at Marianao after the Maine arrived. The party sailed along the coast to sound and note locations near Jaimanita, prompting local observers to view the work as more than mere distraction. The Olivette ferries fifty nine passengers to Key West.
Cincinnati April 19 The Sixth Regiment marches from Fort Thomas amid an unmatched demonstration in silk colored banners. Citizens in Cincinnati Newport and Covington join the display recalling the Maine.
Flags were shown in abundance along the line of march in Brooklyn and around the fort, marking a show of patriotic display.
President secretly calls for State troops to join regular forces for an invasion of Cuba. Within 24 hours over 80 percent of the national guard offered service, enabling 100000 trained soldiers to be mobilized, while vaccination begins across states.
Merritt reports the troops will board the steamer today in regulation fatigue uniforms and campaign hats. The light battery from Fort Hamilton departs concurrently with the infantry, and by nightfall over 1000 men of the Sus Department head south.
The U S government negotiates to buy Beaver Steamship Company fleet including Lake Ontario Lake Winnipeg Lake Superior and Lake Huron for about 400000 dollars each. Ships measure 374 by 43 385 by 42 400 by 44 and 365 by 40 feet with speeds from 11 to 15 knots.
London April 19 The American embassy handles applications from British men seeking to serve in the United States army and navy in case of war. Among the applicants are several British commissioned officers on half pay with infantry backgrounds and some crack cavalry officers.
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