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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1899
Page
4
The fragment appears as a damaged issuance about tenders and payments. It mentions the publishing company and refers to post publishing deadlines but the details are unreadable. No clear names, dates, or actions can be determined from the excerpt.
A brief item notes Boston business office locations and street addresses including MS Washington Street and a Boston city office. The text lists telephone related headings and office references without a narrative line or dates.
The Boston Post can be secured at various New York hotels and newsagents. Subscriptions must be paid in advance and will be discontinued upon expiration unless renewed. Readers should notify us by postal mail if the Post cannot be obtained at their usual pew or newsstand.
The piece applauds a shift in leadership arguing that Hagan’s conviction for blackguardism and Alger’s sidelining clear the way for a humane, efficient War Department. It asserts responsible military appointments and sound provisioning for troops, urging unity and proper administration despite prior political clashes.
The piece critiques Hon. Thomas B. Reed's ambiguous posture amid Maine and national duties. It argues two Republican factions favor his definite withdrawal or resignation, citing pressure from the 1900 Speaker race, Colonel Henderson of Iowa, and campaign-finance dynamics. It notes Reed faces expectations to resign rather than maintain a seat and salary.
The Czar Nicholas expresses sincere satisfaction with the peace conference outcome. He notes broad admission of the need to solve his disarmament proposals and unanimous desire to ease military burdens. He argues European powers have united to promote peace and abolish war, praising the first step toward universal disarmament.
The article applauds Secretary Root for starting a new modus vivendi in the War Department after a long period of internal conflict politics and mismanagement. It argues the prior neglect of the commanding general and executive overreach harmed efficiency and public trust, and suggests Root can reform the department.
The Democracy faces a choice between constitutional rights and the McKinley era policies. Voters focus on imperialism militarism war taxes tariff policy and the rise of trusts rather than memory of Civil War era debates. The next general election hinges on today’s urgent questions.
The Observant Citizen notes a new swimming club within the Bunker Hill Yacht Club in Charlestown. Instructors George Holmes and Professor Tom Mullen lead the group with Dr. B. A. T. Harwood serving as surgeon. The club hosts evening exhibitions at the yacht club house floats and includes several noted long distance swimmers.
A Boston reader reflects on the National League re forming this year and the impact on dissatisfied players and supporters of a proposed new league. He notes the August conclusion of the Baltimore Brooklyn games, a roof garden church service idea, and reports on a Roxbury assault incident. He mentions Knights of Columbus gathering at Plattsburg with Supreme Knight Edward L. Hearn and ex Senator McNary attending.
A clipped line from the Chicago Daily News notes a sentiment about a girl described as charming, with a playful image of salutes and a bus context hinted by a misread phrase. The fragment emphasizes social charm and fleeting street scenes within a newspaper quote.
A collage of curiosities and quick items notes Sullivan safety shaft design for horse safety, heritage links to signers of the Declaration, royal snow trade via Italy, and name pronunciations for Rosyvelt. Also mentions Gilbert writing for Nat Goodwin, the Sultan's use of cinematograph, and Yale’s president Hedley inauguration on Oct. 18, plus a Kansas Senate bid by Jerry Gimpson.
Supper menu lists rice soup roast lamb ricedie with pass aan toe cream sponge cake cold roast lamb French fried potatoes grain or ge eel fruit cake includes various desserts and courses with no full context or dates provided.
A north side grocery keeper Silas Brice Masba of 47 Brighton Street New York wrestles with trust and charity after denying a hungry young woman credit. His remorse grows as he aids others while a dreamlike newspaper piece hints at his own moral reckoning and eventual generosity. The tale intertwines his strained business ethic with late night walks and a desire to right his perceived wrong.
A collection of humorSnapshots from newspapers recount sly banter about fashion pets and people in everyday scenes. Jokes touch on bathing suits insurance cats clues Hamlet heredity burglars and a boastful sportsman, each paired with quick wits or punchlines from various papers.
The Associated Forty-niners held a small monthly banquet at the Revere House with flags bearing 49. The aged group recalled their 1849 trek to El Dorado California as members traded stories and laughs. Attendees included President Samuel Snow, Secretary George G. Spurr, and others such as William Whytal, Marshall Russell, and David Hodgdon.
James Somersett writes to the Post challenging readers to defend or condemn the fender on the Boston Elevated road. He asks whether the fender protects the public or serves to clear the law, urging a public verdict on road safety versus people’s safety.
A Boston reader pleads for city water access for dogs, noting no dedicated dog drinking sites within city limits and few horse troughs offering water in suburbs like Melrose Revere Malden Winthrop Dorchester and Cambridge. He urges the water commissioner to provide proper provisions for canine thirst.
Mr Angell's advice urges horse owners to shield animals from sun with wet cloths or sponges, reduce saddle chafing, and give dogs ample water. The letter notes benefits of air holes and cooling practices, cautioning against overwork and stressing thrift over laziness. Signed J. M. Greene, Dorchester, Mass.
The West End Hebrew Educational Club of Ward 8 reorganized last night at 60 Leverett street. Officers elected include President Henry Gedichan, vice president Frederick Friedenthal, secretary Simon Max, and directors Bisiin etc. Meeting date not clearly stated due to garbled text.
A damaged screen text references Roxbury and a contact number 7082 with an inquiry about injury or medical case. The fragmentary wording provides no clear event date names or organizations.
A Boston mechanic urges Mayor Vincy to cut red tape and hire local machinists, noting the city recently purchased two automobiles for city use and that Mr. Cottle was sent west for carriages. The writer questions whether Boston has enough work to keep skilled workers and calls for using local talent and judgment.
A reader from Newton Centre requests the Post address car transfer inconsistencies at Roxbury Cr n. He notes Jamaica Plain and Grove Hall lines share transfers that fail rides, blaming riders. He asks if the RB license should suffer and suggests a universal Franklin Park transfer. Aug. 1.
The Deutsche Tages-Zeitung reports a looming panic in the money market. It cites data from the past six months showing 1,566,000 marks possibly fleeing or unsettled, signaling widespread financial alarm in Berlin.
Morning session before the Mazet legislative investigating committee focused on Francis T. Lantry and questions on how architect firms Horgan & Slattery and Withers & Dickson worked with the correction department. Witnesses cited letters from United States Senator Hanna praising the iron company. Council members from Democrats Republicans Citizens' Union and Henry George followers voiced divergent views on city government structure and bond issues. Adjournment set for Tuesday as the trial reflected broad political divisions.
Annie Schein and Isidore Miller wed on Tuesday at Cohn's Farm Maplewood in a grand ceremony with a lawn platform for dancing and a dining hall. About 600 guests arrived by carriage train and road. The canopy ceremony featured rabbi Margolis and a large bridal party. After an all-night reception dancing continued to 8 am with numerous local hosts assisting.
The Rev William Osborne Baker rector of St Saviour's Church and Miss Egabeth Carroll Jackson were married at noon in a large church ceremony. The service was conducted by Rev Vibbert with four bridesmaids in muslin over light blue and white satin gowns. The couple, and families from Princeton and New York, will travel by afternoon train to return to their rectory.
A fragment describes J Qildhed Kane of Hingham aged about years, killed when a third rail touched by a NYNH&H electric train caused a fatal fall. The event occurred in August within the railway yard or station area, with authorities noting the series of equipment failures.
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