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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions and provides instructions for address changes and payment. It notes second class matter status, advance payment requirements, and discontinuation on expiration with no notice. Editor and Publisher listed as Zz. A. Grozier.
The piece argues coal as essential to naval power, claiming US will bar coal exports to Spanish ships, securing stations at St Thomas and Jamaica, and bottling Havana and Porto Rico. It asserts coal as the decisive leverage and shifts focus to Uncle Sam controlling coal for victory.
The piece urges widespread display of the American flag in Boston during April. It notes few flags across major streets and commercial districts, references The Post raising the flag on lower Washington Street, and calls on business leaders to show patriotism by flying Old Glory.
The market steadied and even rose on the news of war starting. Chicago Burlington & Quincy sold around 89 1 4 to 89 3 4, Union Pacific opened 18 1 2 and closed 19 1 4, Sugar Trust 114 6 8 to 114 3 4, with conservative stocks firm. London acted as a heavy buyer amid war enthusiasm.
The piece argues the blockade of Cuban ports by the US navy is a declaration of war and dismisses calls for a pacific blockade. It urges decisive action, questions delaying bombardment of Havana, and defends rapid military moves over diplomacy.
The Massachusetts Senate voted 20 to 4 against a measure granting presiding justices power to bar public access from trials with indecent or scandalous evidence. The opposition argued the bill targets the press, while supporters and Senator Cook defend publicity as a guard of justice and public morals.
The Hon George Fred Williams announces his plan to raise a Massachusetts regiment for service in the Spanish American War. He claims he can mobilize quickly and lead with strong enthusiasm, praising the example as a model for patriotic citizens and potential imitators.
The Observant Citizen notes two Borton women planning extended travels abroad as tensions rise with Spain. Mrs Louise Chandler Moulton sails to England, while Mrs Agnes Booth Schoeffel departs on the Canada for the summer. A Cuban-Spanish incident in a New York restaurant showcases growing war sentiment. The piece also mentions Curtis Guild Jr and ex-Governor Garcelon in broader wartime context.
A poem recalling Civil War service with Stonewall Jackson and Lee. The speaker, aging, asks for one more sword if the Union goes to war, claiming battles from Manassas to the sea and urging readiness for renewed conflict.
A collage of witty lines and jests from multiple publications. Quips range from political barbs between senators to humorous exchanges about literature theater and daily life. Includes mock headlines about hydrants and fire curtains and playful dialogue about golf coats and tops.
A light green open weave fabric highlights a fashionable single revers style for spring street wear. The right front is wider with a ribbon band and lace insertion, sleeves feature lace edged caps, and braid can substitute ribbon for the same effect.
Daily meals listed include breakfast items apples wheatgerm meal sugar and milk buckwheat cakes maple syrup fried ham muffins baked potatoes dinner features barley soup mint sauce currant jelly mashed potatoes browned turnips watercress coffee supper offers cold lamb marble cake hot biscuits canned strawberries and cookies. A recipe explains forming mashed potato cakes in egg and cracker crumb, fried in butter. Signed by Mrs J G Powers Winchester.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes that Slooth applies his old fisherman traits to detective work. He explains he cannot catch a crook without revealing how a bigger one got away.
The funeral for Charles Linder Pope will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family residence 3878 Commonwealth Avenue. Family and friends are invited to attend this service.
George Armstrong a young lawyer had a chilling dream of an elevator crash in a firm building. After a late consult he avoids the elevator as in his dream, and the car plummets on the lower floor killing a boy. He survives only by walking away.
The report notes Congressman Epes of Virginia losing his seat to Republicans with supporters aiming to re elect him. It also mentions Indian visitors Thambyanagam pillai and relatives, Bourke Cochran courting heiress Mrs Laden purg in New York society, and a Bradford Observer record praising American consul E S Hay for his post dinner speech reflecting Yankee humor.
The piece surveys April milestones in U S history including Lexington 1775 San Jacinto 1886 Appomattox 1865 Fort Sumter 1861 and key events in 1862 1863 1865. It notes Grant births and other presidents born in April and argues April marks spring military and logistical activity.
President issues proclamation declaring a blockade of Cuban ports and signs the volunteer forces bill. Navy figures resignations, policy on privateering, and measures to bolster equipment, ships, and artillery amid rising tensions with Spain.
Washington April 22 The House passed the conference report authorizing the President to call out volunteers and agreed by unanimous consent to meet at 10 o clock tomorrow to take up the army reorganization bill. The War Department deems the latter bill urgently needed. Patterson Carmack contested ele.
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