This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post presents a bold front page banner and lead story titled And Without a Muzzle. The paper proclaims a vigorous stance for the Democratic party, highlighting editorial viewpoints and nationwide political sentiment.
An editorial argues Boston remains well protected from a potential Spanish coastal attack. It recalls Civil War anxieties, notes the Atlantic barrier, coal limits for ships, fast ocean scouts, and strong defenses in New York and Boston, concluding coastal security is solid against Spain.
The piece hails Boston’s rally in Faneuil Hall in support of the war effort, noting the city’s historic patriotism from the Revolutionary War to today. It highlights public enthusiasm, civic duty, and the collective stance that justice and humanity justify action, with anecdotes from Dorchester and Park Square about naval volunteers and local reactions.
The legislative committee on taxation is expected to report against all bills from the special commission. While the overall reform is rejected, some features may be adopted separately such as a succession or inheritance tax, viewed as equitable and not burdensome to industry. The piece suggests starting reform with this approved provision.
Congress enacted the final formality of war with Spain on yesterday's vote, following the President's special message. The declaration confirms the state of war as a matter of urgent national importance.
The piece notes that war resolutions retroactively mark April 21 as the start of hostilities. It argues this legalizes acts including prize captures and clarifies that war exists, urging vigorous pursuit of victory for quicker peace.
The article notes John Sherman’s retirement from public life after a long career in Congress the Senate and the Hayes and McKinley administrations. It says his departure marks the fall of a foremost Republican statesman and criticizes the McKinley cabinet and Hanna's influence as weakening the administration.
Bright newsboys hawk Cuba maps on Newspaper row as a drunken man snubs the offer. Nathan Haskell Cole prints the Rubaiyat with Latin and English renderings. Captain Tom Olys of the Ancients shares a kindly, expressive look before a tense armory mix up unfolds over a wrong telephone connection. I see that Bert Manks of Field’s.
Paraphrased hymn urging Christians to march forward in God’s army. The piece invokes Christ as leader, praises enduring church unity, and envisions victory over foes with voices raised in praise. Signed by Miss H. W. Foster from Station A on April 24 1898.
A collage of vintage quotes from newspapers shows exchanges where curious wit, paradox, and humor collide. Citizens spar over truth work and luck with money, while characters joke about loans, peace, and a horseplay wheel purchase.
In a village tale Prudence Thompson rejects Lillian's roughness yet fate intertwines them. Lillian tends the ailing aunt during a snowstorm, earns half of Prudence's vast estate, and vows to marry Jack, the heiress’s chosen partner. The aunt witnesses their marriage and later their family brings harmony to the eccentric spinster.
The Speeder Tenders' Union voted to continue the strike in New Bedford on April 2. Spinners and carders say they will persist against reductions while funds remain. Most other cloth mill workers resumed work this morning.
Massachusetts Naval Brigade reserves reported for eight days aboard the training ship Minnesota. About 200 sailors from Springfield Lynn New Bedford Fall River and Boston joined, with detachments destined for Prairie and New York duty. Ensign Shugrue commanded initial detachments. Captain Train to take over at Brooklyn. The Prairie to sail within ten days. cutters and launches prepared for boat drills and four Hotchkiss guns mounted for reserve gunnery practice.
A major parade accompanied the departure of civic groups including police, G A R Band, High School Cadets, letter carriers, a drum corps and Quequechan Club. Semi uniforms marched while cheers and red fire enlivened the route.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.