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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post presents a Democratic editorial voice for New England politics with commentary on regional issues and public affairs. It emphasizes party alignment and policy perspectives shaping local governance and national debates.
The notice lists subscription prices including six months for $1.50 and three months for 75 cents for the Pail and Sunday Post. It instructs subscribers to report both current and new addresses, notes second class matter status, and requires payments by cash or money orders payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The Boston Post notes subscriptions must be prepaid and will be discontinued at expiration without further notice. Readers unable to obtain the paper should inform the office at once. Address details include Fiditorial Rooms No 1004 and Boston Office No 428 with the Boston Post offices in Boston and New York.
Dr. Galvin of the Boston Emergency Hospital argues for a longer September vacation to reduce health risks from infectious diseases in crowded classrooms. He notes autumn outbreaks rise during the first half of September and urges reform despite anticipated red tape and conservatism.
The speaker argues the war was the shortest of the era and caused minimal disruption to U S trade. They claim foreign commerce grew, peace returns confidence, and the nation stands strong to launch new peaceful enterprises and prosperity.
Washington estimates the war cost to the peace protocol at 150 million dollars. Expenditures since March 1 rise above a million dollars daily during active hostilities. Unspent war funds remain to wind up affairs, with Congress appropriations totaling 360 million dollars available into January 159.
The piece warns that wartime revenue and a $200 million war loan swell Treasury funds, risking unchecked spending in peacetime. It urges Congress and the administration to impose strict economy and return to a reasonable expenditure scale to ease burdens borne by the public.
The commissioner of internal revenue says war taxes bring about a million dollars daily and many will stay after peace is restored. Internal taxation becomes the main revenue while tariffs become incidental, challenging Republican claims that tariffs fund the government. The war reveals the difference between protective taxes benefiting large contributors and direct taxes funding the people’s government.
The piece notes limited Cuban force involvement but emphasizes the reconcentrados and civil government as the nucleus of a future Cuban republic. It argues the United States can solve postwar issues with tact and patience, focusing now on feeding the hungry and restraining disorder while Spaniards remain for police duties and subsistence.
The crowd at the station hailed Admiral Cervera with enthusiasm and credit for Hobson and his crew. The praise underscored a shift in American views from prior stereotypes toward a recognition of bravery and courtesy in a Spanish officer.
The stock market has shifted from weakness to pronounced activity with many securities reaching new highs. Factors include abundant money, peace prospects with Spain, favorable crop reports, and rising railway earnings prompting brokers to advise buying while aiming for profits.
The passage outlines ten bullish indicators: stable old roads on solid bases, modest European holdings, easy money markets, high bond activity, the $200 million government loan success, and the war against Spain nearing peace. Only a single bearish note appears in a small Northwest rate war.
A Roxbury scene recalls bad phonograph renditions and a hot town anthem amid street life. Local items praise Peter McNally for river rescues and Helen Gould for aid, while war talk and civic concerns unfold from Huntington to Montauk and a Montgomery Light Guard meeting.
A historical verse praising peace and universal harmony is attributed to James Marshall Huntley. The text envisions a holy message rising above wartime noise and calls for humanity to heed a divine contentment and global solace.
The piece lists ages of major generals in Cuba and at home, noting Shafter at 63 Wheeler 62 Hawkins 64 this year Kent 62 Lawton 65 Sumner Bates Chaffee 6. It references Sheng Taotai and Li Hung Chang, detailing Sheng’s rise, and mentions Dr. William H. Whitsitt resigning as president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary amid a church controversy.
Munyon's Headache Tablets are advertised as curing all headaches within three to ten minutes. The tonic also claims benefits for stomach and nerve health and offers Munyon's Doctors free.
A collection of small anecdotes and pithy quips from notables and officials. Warden Landis comments on bank robbery punishments. Emperor William attends a surgery lecture and mocks the operator. Secret service men seize a horoscope display tied to McKinley’s secretary.
A collage of 19th century humor bits from Chicago News Washington Star and Puck. Jests on whist fortunes home ownership and quick court decisions mix with travel jokes and a magistrate quip about a honeymoon.
A dainty white dotted lawn dress features a black velvet ribbon trim along the skirt belt collar and sleeves plus a wide white satin collar with sharp downward points. The guimpe is white mull and a lace neck ruffle is secured by a black velvet band in the back. The latest.
In a Maine town Bertha a flirt stirs envy among youths, especially Fred Bennett. After a wooded picnic Bertha’s mixed signals trigger heartbreak, then Fred returns with a vow of true love, and Bertha confesses her feelings, sealing their romance.
Mrs. James Carleton of 9 Newman Place Roxbury wins the Post menu prize for last week. Her menu appeared in the Post on Saturday August 13.
A breakfast table list includes blackberry and blueberry items with baked goods and beverages. It notes graham gems and blueberry cake recipes with precise ingredients and instructions attributed to Elizabeth Rogers of Copp Street, Nashua New Hampshire.
President McKinley plans to appoint Colonel John Hay United States Secretary of State after Day resigns to join the peace commission. Whitelaw Reid vies for London ambassadorship but is blocked by Platt. Moore to leave as Assistant Secretary of State for international law at Columbia University.
Crescent Beach drew 3898 bathers at the bath house with many more from nearby cottages as sun returns. Winthrop sees orderly crowds, social functions planned at beaches and yacht club. Revere police raid five liquor sites with no liquor found. Walter Murphy held on liquor charges. arrests for boulevard search and drunkenness.
George W. Galvin M D of the Boston Emergency Hospital argues for opening schools the last week of September to reduce infectious disease risk and ease strain on families and teachers. He cites crowded classrooms, ventilation issues, and disruption to summer recreation.
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