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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1898
Page
4
General Miles reports a joyful arrival of the American army in Porto Rico. Four-fifths of the people welcome the landings, with municipal authorities raising the Stars and Stripes and Spaniards surrendering arms. A festival mood amid expected further fighting and hopeful negotiations.
The piece honors General Linares praising his July 12 report from Madrid as heroic and patriotic. It contrasts Spain's perceived faults with Linares's courage in facing dire odds and accepting responsibility even as he contemplates surrender for the country's interests.
The friction between General Shafter and Cuban leader Garcia prompts caution about judging Cuban troops. The public fears deriding our allies who fight Spain for independence. Cubans, though not like Americans, have endured oppression and fought for freedom, showing the patriotic spirit that could form a republic with time and support.
The Peace Commission lineup is not yet fixed as it considers the unresolved questions of the Philippines the Caroline Islands and the Ladrones. Rumors suggest Richard Olney of Massachusetts may join the governing group.
The piece argues that the peace commission must look outside for capable help. Mr. Olney is named as the ideal candidate for the position, and President McKinney is urged to set aside partisanship and appoint a genuine statesman.
The article discusses shifts in tax policy as an end of wartime finances nears. It contrasts internal revenue taxes seen as war taxes with Dingley tariffs felt in everyday living costs. It notes protectionists fear repealing revenue taxes while preserving tariff duties.
The piece argues Spain should accept the ceasefire terms without delay and warns the U S administration to hold firm on the ultimatum. It notes Spain has ceded Cuba and Puerto Rico is being welcomed, while U S diplomacy lags and warns against any compromise.
The observant citizen recalls old almanac weather forecasts and notes on Boston actors Christie MacDonald and Welles Mortimer Partridge. It mentions Fire Commissioner Russell awarding horse care prizes and cab drivers in London, with a closing remark on Company M Sixth Supbas amid Spanish war uproar.
Poetic reflection on battlefield death and heroism. The speaker recalls a brutal fight, the dead lying cold in chaparral and sunlit hills, while living comrades keep faith, sleep, and memory. The piece evokes reverence for those who fell and the silence that follows great losses.
A column of humor clips from Chicago and Detroit papers sketches spouses quarrels marriage persistence and social pretenses. Jokes touch on family trees real estate and love with light sarcasm and playful punchlines.
Blanche Hawthorne plans a bicycle ride with her fiancé Guy Ellison while padding her legs with extra stockings to please his fastidious taste. An ankle sprain reveals the deception but sparks laughter as they admit the sham, reinforcing their bond through the mishap.
Illustration features four neat frocks for a girl, made from blue denim with collars cuffs and belts detailing.
The Massachusetts Federation of Labor reports 72 delegates from 91,000 workers and cites progress on wage laws, sweatshop and Sunday labor limits, age raised to 14, injury damages, prison labor, and land reclamation. Committees named. resolutions target Hudner Beef Co for alleged violations and market practices.
After golf cycling tennis riding or any athletics a bath with Cuticura Soap prevents chafing redness and roughness of the skin soothes inflammation and irritation removes offensive perspiration and when followed by Cuticura ointment proves beneficial in relieving tired strained or inflamed muscles.
Letter to the editor argues for keeping the Philippines as valuable commercially and morally. MAX H. Newman of Boston asserts the war’s purpose and Dewey’s victory justify continued American governance to uplift a diverse population. Public opinion urged to oppose imperial retreat and support civilization.
City letter from Boston protests political influence in regimental dispatches. Eighth Massachusetts U S V at Camp Thomas Chickamauga waited three months for front orders that were revoked in favor of a less qualified unit. Writer notes many regiments have since departed for Cuba and Porto Rico while the Eighth remain hopeful, fearing exclusion next week.
A letter to the editor from Charles E. Gerrold of John A. Hawes Post 159 East Boston requests the Grand Army of the Republic honor Major Patrick J. Grady with full observances if his remains return home. Post 159 already lowered their colors to half mast at headquarters, the former home of Company H, Ninth Regiment, Sheridan Guards.
A world wide advertisement for CUTICURA SOAP priced at 21e and CUTICURA Ointment at 50¢. Potter Drug and Chemical Corp sole proprietors Boston with a British depot in London Wing Forward Street. Free booklet How to Prevent Pimply Skin.
American Ambassador to Germany Andrew D. White says relations between the United States and Germany are excellent and that the German people overall are friendly toward America. He notes provocations on both sides, calls charges misrepresented, and argues for expanded commercial ties without antagonism.
The item list presents a public dining table with dishes for luncheon and dinner, followed by a recipe for corn cake and delicate cake. It includes a note crediting MRS JOHN T FIFIELD of ox 114 East Andover, N.
General Shafter reports the Santiago surrender after a siege of the Spanish army. He notes a force of about 22 000 and few deaths, praises troops for endurance, and mentions plans to move into San Luis for health reasons, with only scarce fever in Santiago. He calls the final surrender by Toral and his generals highly dramatic.
In London England’s Curzon says Britain will aid China against aggression. Sir Claude MacDonald informed the Young Li Yamen on July 22 that Britain backs China over Russia’s threatened war regarding a British railway concession. Russia warned it will attack China if the concession is not revoked.
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