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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1900
Page
4
The piece argues price increases across Porto Rico tied to shifting from pesos to dollars, boosting costs and fueling resentment toward the United States. It notes San Juan’s July 2 celebration as pro Spanish show of flags and music, contrasting with July 4 indifference, and portrays locals as preferring Spain’s rule to U.S. governance.
The piece argues China is an exceptional nation with a civilization different from the West. It says China is not equal to the smallest Christian nation in law, lacks full sovereign rights, and merits concessions when judging its restraint of foreign powers. It urges making allowances in evaluating China’s actions.
The Hon. Perry Heath, who resigned as executioner-in-chief of fourth class postmasters to aid a second term campaign, said there is widespread activity across the nation as the Republican national committee organizes efforts.
The passage argues that local campaign managers push prosperity slogans to deflect from the real issue imperialism. It claims the public cares about imperialism, not the managers' favored literature. Heath notes this misdirection and warns against abandoning the true concerns of voters.
The article argues Boston Common should remain a public recreation area and not used for self promotion or preaching. It says speech that offends moral sensibilities or harms the majority’s enjoyment should be restricted, while open air gospel preaching is acceptable if not offensive to the public.
A trade journal proposes eliminating Dear Sir and Yours truly to save time and money. It cites 8 billion letters yearly, estimating 6700 typewriting years and about 3.35 million dollars annually in costs. The piece notes Latin forms and asks if such etiquette is worth preserving.
The Observant Citizen argues in favor of freedom of speech on Boston Common comparing it to Trafalgar Square. It notes the Fitchburg railroad station will host offices in the Boston and Maine system and recalls Jenny Lind’s Boston debut. The piece mentions W H Walters returning from the old country and the new Wage Earners Emergency Hospital ambulance. George W Cable visits Boston and may visit Tremont Temple Bible class.
In this column a resident notes Mr. Hall moving closer to the city on Ward 11 and a string of anecdotes from South Boston to Cambridge. Highlights include a discontented remark about General Draper, Conwell's mackerel luck, island life at Middle Brewster, a Montreal Ancients trip, Cuban teachers learning bicycles, Dover Street Bridge mischief, Mango the Army mascot heading to China, and a humorous counterfeit cablegram scam at the Touraine Hotel.
Jack Willmont returns to England and receives a misdelivered letter from Gertie Fairfield. A child’s mail prank triggers a chase to Crescent Avenue Edgewater where Mrs Torrens reveals Gertie is staying there. Jack edges toward reconciliation as the boy’s giggle ends the scene with affection.
The article notes the start of Old Home Week in Maine with many towns planning celebrations. It highlights returning sons and daughters bringing joy to families and mentions people saving the Sunday Post story paper section for mothers and sisters to read, praising the value of fiction.
On July 21 the Boston Post sponsored an outing for 18 infants aboard the Floating Hospital. The day at sea delighted the children who are expected to grow up as readers of the Post.
Milford column notes the Boston Post took 18 babies and their mothers from tenements on a harbor sail aboard the Floating Hospital. The writer argues this humane outing is better than watching distant lands.
The Holyoke Telegram notes yesterday's Boston Sunday Post published portraits of Gilbert Potvin Jr John St John Louis Lea France and Dr Samuel Mignault. An entire page showcased their success and likenesses highlighting a French American group.
A collage of odd facts and social observations from the era notes London crossing sweepers numbering near 2700 and a typhoid outbreak in Exeter. It cites global curiosities on Chinese customs, Greek giants, and Chinese dining, plus scattered notices on race, law, and literature.
The fragment lists a dinner menu including roast lamb browned potatoes lima beans lettuce toast crackers cheese and pudding style notes. It mentions beverages and desserts such as tea coffee cocoa crullers and pineapple and cake.
A reminiscence from an old telegraph operator recalls a youthful assignment to relieve an operator in a country town. He notes meeting a girl operator in charge and describes courting moments, ending with a box of items sent to her within a week.
The Detroit Journal notes a travel explorer faced an error of three years of provisions for a lecture tour slated to begin in autumn, caused by an oversight. The episode forced a pause in the planned schedule and prompted a reevaluation of travel arrangements.
A Baltimore American snippet quotes Mrs. Meddergrass noting a golf links near Pikeville and Mr. Meddergrass expressing curiosity, remarking lynxes seldom seen in the region except after a circus train wreck forty years ago.
The report notes stuttering remarks during a Baltic American interaction with Bobbs and Dobbs. It quotes Bobbs asking about a stop watch and Dobbs replying that timing is nearly always involved. The exchange underscores tensions in the context of American Baltic relations.
A Norristown Herald humorous snippet notes a proprietor remarking on a grandmother’s death during football season and an office boy replying that his father is a Mormon. The piece plays on religious identity in a light, quippy newsroom style.
In a brief exchange, Wigwas jokes about a rich uncle's death while Harduppe counters with a sly line, saying he was left something. The moment captures a wry, old town sense of humor.
A fragment shows a kindly physician remarking about charges as he hands in his bill, with a curious line about it being “major” and a calm, pleasant tone suggesting a humorous or reflective medical scene.
A man recounts sending candy by wire to a coworker, sneaking to her office by handcar after a despatcher’s refusal, and discovering the recipient had moved to another office. He learns the candy went to a red headed coworker and later marries the original woman, unaware of the mistaken delivery. An unrelated quip about Chinese women's feet and a comic bill-charge exchange follows.
Gladys Montmorency pleads for forgiveness after a cold confrontation with Rudolph Sweeney. He replies with a written note explaining hoarseness from last night's frigidity, then bids a fond farewell and exits her life.
A brief dialogue between Mrs Placid and Mrs Acid appears in the Richmond Despatch. It shows marital tensions over living arrangements with a witty line about the husband occupying the outside of the house. The snippet reflects social mores and humor of the period.
A humorous exchange features The Shark asking why the whale acts lofty and The Lobster responding that the whale booked to appear before the Bluff hotel, hinting at a staged appearance and public display.
A brief Chicago Post excerpt shows a shy man asking if he may kiss a woman who calls him a coward. The exchange captures sharp social tension and a flirtatious moment reflected in the era’s dialogue.
An Arctic explorer raised distress signals and a relief expedition joined. The hatter asked if rescue was desired, indicating a request for assistance and imminent evacuation.
An under secretary rushes in as a China cable arrives in cipher. After hours of work a department chief deciphers the message, revealing it is a list of Russians wounded in a recent engagement.
A jokey naval exchange ends with the punchline that a ship is in love when she is attached to a buoy. The captain jokes and various crew members offer playful nautical puns before delivering the final, safer interpretation.
A collection of brief humorous exchanges and quips from newspapers. A policeman chides a man about beating his wife, a lame veteran deflects a young caller, a wife questions fate while a husband jokes about shirts, and more pithy lines from 19th-century press.
A tele phone girl at Central complains of a hard day as a recurring loud ringing unsettles the morning. The chatter suggests ongoing interruptions and discomfort in work.
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