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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post lists subscription prices for the paper and its Sunday edition, with rates for one year, six months, and three months. It also notes address change procedures, advises against sending cash, and directs payments to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Editorial Rooms No 1004 Boston Business Office No 428 Boston Boston Office 259 Washington Street Boston New York The Boston Post can be secured at leading New York Hotels Subscriptions must be paid in advance and will be discontinued without further notice on expiration If you cannot obtain the Post notify us by postcard at once E A Grozier Editor and Publisher
Boston hosts the largest scientific gathering in U S history as the American Association for the Advancement of Science marks its 50th year. The event showcases unprecedented membership growth and broad research across disciplines with official city and state welcomes and notable social and scientific implications for the nation.
The speaker lauds a real naval triumph marking decisive quality and effective management. The New York parade highlights ships with actual combat records, not a mere display of power, signaling a fighting navy rather than one built for show.
The article denounces Secretary Alger for defending his department over its handling of troop care in the war. It argues he cannot shift blame to volunteers and commanders, cites neglect of food clothing and hospital supplies, and notes ships and transports spreading disease. It condemns Alger for repeating incompetence after past disaster and failing to provide adequate wartime care.
The piece argues President McKinley should issue an unofficial supplementary ultimatum to Spain before peace commissions convene. It urges absolute U S control over postwar debts in Juba and Porto Rico, exclusion of Spain from Antilles governance, and strict territorial indemnity for the Philippines. It warns Sagasta misreads the protocol and notes Spain is beaten and dialogue should end.
The article contrasts a New York naval parade with European parades at Kiel and the Queen's Jubilee. It notes American ships have fought and won, presenting a triumphal display of naval strength as a peaceful nation testing modern vessels.
The general record of business activity shows revival and growth as peace follows war. Demand for staples and finished goods rises, railroad earnings improve, and orders increase across principal lines. Confidence is high as government bonds trade above par before issue and people trust the nation’s future.
A rear-end collision near Sharon last evening caused fatalities and drew attention to railroad safety. An express train crashed into a stationary accommodation train at the station, prompting notes on preventability and signaling failures while stressing shared responsibility beyond material faults.
TheCopper situation shows a firm rise in price by four cents with buyers and sellers optimistic. Brokers report heavy trading with over one million pounds sold in four days and producers moving spot and forward contracts into next year. Analysts cite reduced near term supply and strong overseas production outlook as factors.
United States copper output for July totaled 16,052 long tons, down from June and July 1897, while exports jumped to 15,854 tons, the highest monthly figure of the year. Seven months in 1898 produced 186,539 tons with exports at 83,638 tons, signaling a looming domestic demand gap and potential copper famine. European output fell to about 6,704 tons in July, with seven month total at 47,674, down 8 percent from 1897.
A column of reader observations covers tax stamp fraud in small purchases, civic quirks in Boston, theatre news about Maude Odell, and a plea for gentlemanly seating in Tremont Street. It notes travel annoyances at Union Station and hiccup remedies, plus mentions of Joshua Chamberlain, Marion Lang, and local social events at Charles River Park and Bar Harbor.
Munyon's skilled doctors are at our service free with Tremont remedies available at all druggists. The message advertises free medical advice and a range of tonics and remedies distributed through local drug stores.
A poetic piece by Edward Walsh eulogizes Dewey and Sampson against Spain while urging unity among Anglo-Saxon nations. It critiques preaching of racial purity and envisions alliance with Dewey to conquer enemies, referencing Kaiser Wilhelm and other powers in a fervent patriotic tone. The dated notation July 15 marks publication.
Dr Gustave H Morre, set to sail for Manila to join General Merritts staff, has served as interpreter between Generals Shafter and Toral at Santiago. He speaks twenty one languages and is a noted sculptor and painter.
George Stedman M D, the associate medical examiner for Suffolk County, corrects a Sunday mislabeling in the Post. He explains the office created in 1880, its appointment by the Governor, and its authority equal to the medical examiner. He notes the northern district's ability to act without a special request and lists covered areas.
A tired editor Fred Dawson befriends a somnambulist Dorothy Davis after a river rescue. He delivers her safely to a hotel, earns the judge and daughter’s gratitude, and after careful courtship Dorothy accepts his proposal, promising protection from danger and loneliness.
Mrs. Mary McBarron widow of Patrick McBarron died at her son's home 10 Worcester Place. She was 93, born in Ireland, and old age caused death. Funeral from solemn high mass at Old St. Patrick's Church Northampton Street this morning. She long resided in Boston and was the church's oldest attendant.
The Post menu prize of $% is awarded to Miss Lucy Long of 238 Saratoga Street East Boston. The prize was announced after the menu appeared on Wednesday August 17.
A citizen argues for holding the Philippine Islands as a U S territory or states. He urges American expansion, naturalization, and eventual statehood, claiming moral duty to liberty and governance and predicting economic and strategic value for the United States. The letter reflects 1898 debate on annexation.
The item lists a full meal dinner and supper including ham omelet doughnuts chicken pie peaches sweet potatoes green corn tapioca cream steamed clams and more with a tapioca cream dessert. The recipe instructs soaking tapioca in milk then cooking with egg yolks sugar and lemon and folding in beaten egg whites to brown in the oven. Credit given to Mrs C B Shaw of 73 Revere Street.
A collage of light humor and social bits from Life Detroit Free Press Truth London Fun Tit-Bits and Chicago Evening Post. Snippets include engagements pregnancies twins and a punny quip about a spinster and a war veteran.
Hygiene and self culture ideas influence women's dress choices. The article notes that heavy blankets are unhealthy and will be discarded for the coming season as part of improving health and comfort.
A handwritten note from Co. H. Fowle dated August 19 86 at Temple Place urges renaming the Philippine Islands as Dewey Islands and predicts the old name will be forgotten in years to come.
Manager Gilman praised a record turnout as 4939 bathers crowded Crescent Beach with an estimated 100000 on the State reservation. Police arrested six for drunkenness and liquor violations while a life guard saved a man off a bath house float. Police in Boston and Revere coordinated after Peter Wilson, accused of enticing two youngsters, was handed to Boston officers. The Winthrop Crest also drew a large Sunday crowd with locals enjoying the tide and bathing suits.
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