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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1899

Page

4

Special Notice on Payment Checks for the Post Publishing Co

The Post Publishing Co warns that all checks must be made payable to the company or the Boston Post. No one may solicit or cash checks payable to an individual. Public should not pay cash except to authorized collectors J. H. Maloney and W. J. Salter with proper identification and authorization signed by the Business Manager and attested by the Treasurer E A Grozier.

Post Publishing Co Boston Post Post J. H. Maloney W. J. Salter The E. A. Grozier

The Trait of the Serpent Death of Rev Dr Barrows

Greenwich clergyman Rev Dr W M Barrows dies amid the Belmont Sloane marriage scandal. Critics blame public condemnations for harming his health and life, while supporters insist his explanations were honest. The piece argues society punished innocence while excusing guilt.

W. M. Barrows Greenwich Conn Belmont-Sloane Dr. Strong New York Barrows

Desperate Boers Threat to Blow Up Transvaal Mines

A London Boers organ warns that in a war with Britain every mine in the Dutch republic could be blown up to wreck invested capital. The piece argues such action might occur if pressure from Mr Chamberlain escalates, but suggests Britain likely aims to conquer rather than destroy the mines.

London Transvaal Great Britain Dutch Republic England Chamberlsin Kaiser Dom Paul Majuba Hill

August Market Outlook Dampens Stock Boom Hopes

The article cautions that August is unlikely to bring a stock market boom due to tight money in banks and lower reserves. It cites weak surplus funds, capital absorbed by industrial combinations, and crop movements as factors, predicting a slow summer and urging support for legitimate business over speculation.

Stock Exchange New York

War costs and casualties report through June thirty

An adjutant general of the army supplies figures on casualties during the war and the related subjugation efforts up to June thirty. The data appears as part of a broader, instructive overview on wartime cost and human losses.

War toll in Philippines exceeds Spain losses, says editor

The column notes that Philippine campaign deaths from disease vastly exceed wounds. It compares 6603 total deaths, 5907 from disease with 696 from battle. It argues guerilla warfare's stamina and cites soldier casualties on both sides, while reflecting on American sacrifices and global reach.

United States Spain Tropics McKinley Philippines Lugon

Help for Porto Rico galvanizes Boston aid drive

A Boston editorial urges swift relief for 100000 Porto Rican sufferers. It praises federal action and calls for immediate local mobilization at a Mayor’s meeting to lead the humanitarian effort and demonstrate American solidarity beyond nationality.

Porto Rico Boston Spain United States Washington

Weather, theatre talk, and Boston Caledonians mingle in column

The column notes variable winds for European and southbound steamers, calming fears for voyagers with assurance of modern steamship safety. It highlights Lindsay Morison’s onstage surprise with a baby picture prop, Munro’s cheerful adjutant moment, and mentions Paris summer pleasures, Bath yacht visits, and a returning artillery detachment from Ingham, with local social and civic tidbits.

The Fool Behind The Bomb And The Working Man

A poetic meditation on the laboring man who endures poverty and disdain while the powerful ride in comfort. The speaker laments exploitative burdens and prophesies justice only when the fool behind the bomb is removed. The poem portrays the toiler as the true pillar of happiness and condemns those who oppress him.

Wit Snippets From Papers On Daily Life And Speech

A collection of humorous quotes from Chicago Post Indianapolis Journal Detroit Free Press Cleveland Plain Dealer and other papers. Snappy lines cover judges families fashion Websterian talk and witty exchanges about farm life and literature.

Chicago Post Indianapolis Journal Jimmy Simpson Bug Detroit Free Pree Cleveland Plain Dealer Bigson Jigson Mollie Atlanta Constitution Briggs Willie Clarence Richmond

The Lovers Turned Sorrowful in Massachusetts

Mrs. Bentley recalls the tale of Mildred Kent and John Fairn later known as John Fairfield. Once a model couple with a home and deed to Mildred, the pair fell to drink and ruin. Mildred endures abuse and poverty before tragedy and faith lead to renewal and a respected reunion.

Seer Mildred Kent Mrs. Fairfield Cutter Kirkwood Oime Mr. Kirkwood John John Fairfield Mildred Kent Fairfield Massachusetts

Breakfast and Dinner Menu from Grace R Ford

Daily table lists breakfast items such as Farina and Cream Dried Beef and Gravy Baked Potatoes Hot Rolls Tea Coffee and Salmi of Duck Green Beans and Greens. Dinner features Mashed Potatoes Stewed Onions Currant Jelly Rice Blanc Mange Coffee Supper includes Cold Sliced Ham Olives Bread and Butter Floating Island Sponge Cake and Cream. The text ends with a recipe for rice blanc mange and notes Grace R. Ford.

Floating Island Grace R. Ford

A Daily Charade From Boston Charades

A playful word puzzle asks for a three part solution where the first part is a place where Leonidas stood the second is left at the larboard and the whole is a protection scheme. It hints at a steamship in Naples being bored and provides the answer Legate and references yesterday’s charade.

Boston Lee and Shepard Leonidas Naples

Marriage at Baldwin Place Synagogue Sees Topaz Deutz Tie

Miss Olga Topaz daughter of Mr and Mrs H Topaz of this city married Mr Max Deutz of New York in a Baldwin Place Synagogue ceremony performed by Rabbi Moses M Margolis. Maid of honor was Miss Annie Topaz. the couple will reside in New York.

Baldwin Place Konikow Alemond Osgood A A Deptz New

Danger of neglect and the cola threat urged by physicians

A fragment urges immediate care for a dangerous cold warning that death may lurk if neglected. It cites Dr Hilton No 8 and stresses timely treatment especially for children, warning that delays can be fatal and advising not to take risks.

Dr. Hilton Lea Nelay

Boston Sunday Post previews and features for next issue

The article highlights plans for Boston Sunday Post coverage including Children's Day at Huntington Avenue Chutes, a story on the Pickaninny children from the South, tintype humor at Nantasket Beach, and reports on the Eighth Regiment, Hawaii volcano notes, post office reforms in the Philippines, ghost dance accounts, and a spread of literary and fashion features for the forthcoming Sunday issue.

Boston The Post Huntington Avenue Boston Post Sunday Post Baker Essex County Bancroft Amesbury Company Framingham Hawaii Postmaster-General Philippines Uncle Sam Paul Jones the Dewey America Marion Howard Miss Payne Synne Boston Sunday Ost

Notable Foreign Minister Delcasse Arrives in Paris

Theophile Delcasse, France’s Foreign Minister, traveled from St Petersburg and was welcomed by Premier Waldeck-Rousseau. He will dine with President Loubet today as part of a busy Paris visit.

M. Theophile Delcasse Paris St. Petersburg M. Waldeck-Rousseau Loubet

Post Coupon Opens Fairy Chutes Festival For Boston Children

The Boston Post describes a Monday chutes festival on Huntington Avenue where coupons printed in the Post serve as open sesame for children under 14 to access attractions. The event promises a full array of entertainments including balloon ascensions, trains, ponies, theatre, and electric fountains, with safety measures and etiquette waived.

Bunker Hill Monument Yale Harvard Aladdin Ali Baba Peach Huntington Avenue Boston

Pavonia Sails Today for Liverpool With Notable Passengers

The Cunard steamer Pavonia under Captain Atkin departs Boston for Liverpool today carrying a large and distinguished list of saloon passengers. Among them are Reverend Sonen, Mrs. Hallowell, Miss Bliss, Mr. Morris, and many others, all noted in the ship’s passenger manifest.

Cunard Line Pavonia Atkin Oves Boston Liverpool Sonea Erry F. Herre Meee Soupare George H. Hallowell Pion Pics Mins M. Livingston Mise M McMillan Edward F. Magnet Nasro A. Momen Keeffe H. Olmsted Ames W .W. Smithson Willam F. Stecher Watson Dren Warren Yee Josonaph Willcut Dar- Bass Miss Bliss Iond Ha M. Baker C. W. Eaton Florence Eaton John O James Hamill L. C Morris Mr. Morris Eteanae George Throushess

Atkinson circulates anti imperialist pamphlets to troops

Edward Atkinson says he sent or will send to returning Philippine regiments copies of two pamphlets critical of U S policy in the Philippines. He states the circular aims to test mail delivery to officials and invites officers to share views on three articles about national crime and war penalties.

Washington Hitchcock Edward Atkinson Philippines Philippine Boston Manila Mgr. Atkinson Nebraska San Francisco Philippine Islands

First Heavy Artillery Pfaff unit to begin annual duty at Fort Rodman

First on duty at Fort Rodman New Bedford the First Heavy Artillery M. V. M. under Colonel Charles Pfaff with Batteries A C D G K L reporting 145 p.m. at South Armory and Battery B H at Parker station 200 p.m. Batteries I F and M move by electric car from Brockton Taunton Fall River and New Bedford to join Fort Rodman duties.

Charles Pfaff Fort Rodman New Bedford South Armory Parker Station H. B. Parker Brockton Taunton Danforth Union Station New Woodman Battery M Fall River Fourth Street Union Fourth Union Street

New Statue of Col Cass Set for Public Garden

A bronze statue of Colonel Thomas Cass leader of the Fighting Ninth Massachusetts volunteers will replace the criticized Cass statue in the Public Garden. The eight foot figure by Richard E Brooks of Quincy has earned a Paris Salon gold medal and is funded from the Phillips fund once established by Boston’s first mayor for park monuments.

Thomas Cass Ninth Massachusetts Volunteers Cass Parise Custom House Ricard E. Brooks Quincy Brooks Paris Phillips Fund Boston

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