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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1898
Page
4
The Massachusetts militia pledges readiness to serve in national defense while preserving its regimental identity. It argues regiments should deploy and return intact with colors and officers, defending unity, practical military sense, and fair treatment by state and national authorities.
The North Atlantic squadron blocks Cuba but takes no decisive action yet. Blanco says Spain can keep ships elsewhere, while Congress orders Spain to withdraw. The public seeks immediate, decisive steps to free Cuba, not prize captures, and warns that wartime strain requires stronger moves now.
A wartime revenue plan relies on internal taxes rather than customs duties. Tax hikes target beer and tobacco, stamp taxes on legal instruments, bank checks, proprietary medicines and bottled beverages, and higher tonnage taxes on foreign trade vessels. Estimated annual government revenue rises to 90 to 100 million dollars, with emphasis on luxury items over essentials. The piece criticizes tariff policy and urges immediate action to meet current needs.
The Ohio Senate moves to adopt a committee report alleging Hanna's U S Senate election was secured by bribery A national scandal looms as Republican factions clash and public opinion turns against Hanna amid the controversy surrounding the campaign and alleged improper influence.
The speaker condemns influence tactics used to sway Hanna’s supporters as thoroughly despicable and warns that criminals may be employed to achieve aims. It is unfortunate the scandal surfaces as Congress has heavier business, but the Senate should proceed with necessary action.
In 1861 Lincoln called 75 000 for three months, McKinley later 12 000 for up to two years. By war’s end 2 875 000 were called. 126 000 volunteers in the modern conflict symbolize national unity, with 75 million population today versus 32 million then, showing patriotism more than raw numbers.
The notice requests a clear distinction between two product names. It specifies asking for RISING SUN in cakes suitable for general use and SUN PASTE intended for quick use, with a warning not to be misled by any other similar terms.
The article notes that patriotic spirit has kept pace with growth in numerical strength, highlighting a sustained surge supported by national pride and expanding resources. It emphasizes the link between civic spirit and organizational or community expansion through measured progress.
The Boston Post reports flags raised across the city on April 19 and 20 to honor the Maine recall and Cuba signals. Clerks at a post office celebrated with a banner after rival departments mocked patriotism. Street displays spread to Beacon Hill and elsewhere as civic pride grows.
A poem urging patriotism and justice, praising sacrifice for freedom. Calls on noble boys to fight against tyranny, honoring fathers who died to save a country's honor from oppression. Reaches for a universal appeal to liberty and human rights with religious overtones.
Miss Polly Arnold clashes with friend Millicent over color symbols as she grapples with a Yale fiancé Jim Graham and a new suitor Mr Godfrey. Polly declares she is wearing red and blue to honor both men while Jim has enlisted, and a theater party reveals loyalties at stake. Polly defies traditional color rules and asserts personal choice amid social pressure.
The clipping lists breakfast options including oranges sugar and cream creamed potatoes doughnuts oatmeal broiled steak hot roll coffee and dinner items such as roast lamb mint sauce stewed tomatoes fried parsnips cranberry jelly mashed squash and more with a dessert and supper plan plus two recipes for lyonnaise potatoes and sponge cake attributed to Mrs L F Gayton of Malden Massachusetts
The Italian poet Carducci is highlighted as a leading figure in Italian politics and is set to deliver the main oration at Bologna for Savonarola’s 400th death anniversary. The English royal family gains legatees from H W Gibbs’s will, with bequests of 100 guineas to the Duke and Duchess of York, Princess Maud, and others.
East Boston’s Hon. John H. Sullivan receives birthday congratulations after a long public and business career. The veteran Democrat, nicknamed the war horse, credits success to punctuality and sobriety, says he never had a real sickness, and praises health, home life, and a supportive family. He entered public life in 1883 and helped push major public works, including a tunnel project.
Boston Democrat Sullivan, born in Cork Ireland, rose from Ward 2 councilman in 1883 to the Board of Aldermen, State Senate, and Governor's Council through 1898. He led bank and city finance roles, helped reduce East Boston ferry tolls, and secured street railway lines. He spoke of hard fought campaigns, praised Mayor Quincy, and recalled his home with Revolutionary War harbor fort links.
Captain John W Weeks returned from Washington and Brooklyn with news of successful modifications to enlistment orders for the Massachusetts Naval Reserves. Roosevelt approved enlistment for one year with officers and petty officers retaining naval militia ranks, easing concerns of potential disorganization and preserving unit cohesion.
By order of Secretary of War Alger harbor crossing through mine fields now allowed from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. The extension applies to the local harbor and to New York.
Brief clippings reveal sharp social quips. A widow and man debate animosity under the veil of novels and castles in Spain. A botany professor becomes the butt of a playful floral hat remark in a Chicago Record snippet.
Legislature advances a Cambridge petition to empower towns to tax for support of volunteers' dependents with state reimbursement up to 12 dollars monthly. many other bills face vetoes or defeat including eradication of tuberculosis and the wide tire bill.
The Governor's Council, at a regular meeting, suspended the rules to confirm Commissioner Clark for another term. The move allows Clark to continue without delay since a nomination would normally lay over a week and his term ends May 1.
Miss Alice Hapgood wed Mr. C Harry Miller of Connecticut in a serene Everett ceremony. The church brimmed with palms and lilies as Esther Wadsworth served as maid of honor. A large reception at the bride’s Broadway home followed with elaborate gifts and music by Leavitt’s Orchestra. The couple depart for a six week wedding trip West and plan to reside there.
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