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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post lists subscription pricing for The Representative Democratic Paper of New England with yearly, semiannual, and quarterly options. It provides mailing instructions, notes second class matter status, and instructs subscribers to send payments to the Post Publishing Company while bearing sender's risk.
The ship Bay State serves at Santiago receiving difficult cases unsafely sent North. With the war’s end and troops returning from Cuba, the relief association must fill gaps in hospital care for the sick. Montauk’s grateful messages attest to the association’s effective, coordinated work.
Editorial rooms and business office references appear with incomplete addresses. The text notes No 1004 in Boston and No 428 Boston Office at 257 Washington Street, suggesting a listing of office locations and contact points.
The New York Poston Post can be secured at leading New York hotels with advance payment required. Subscriptions will be discontinued without notice on expiration. If you cannot obtain the Post from your newsdealer or newsboy, notify by Postal at once. FE A Grozier Editor and Publisher.
Surgeon General Blood says the Mobile was an abused transport with deck over crowded damp sick bay in rain and filth. He notes poor food and cleaning after cattle ship use. The Ninth Massachusetts may arrive soon and the Second is in worse shape with hundreds in hospital. Governor Wolcott urges Framingham camp for recuperation. The critique blames War Department politics for neglect of soldiers' decency and care.
The de barkation of invalid soldiers on the Olivette was smoothly organized by the Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association and state officials. Despite short notice, hospital accommodations were ready, and the transfer occurred with comfort and speed amid a hearty Boston welcome.
The Detroit and its small flotilla arrive tomorrow, not an imposing display but a worthy tribute to the men behind the guns. The parade honors crews of returning gunboats with high ranking commanders already praised for their reception. Boston is urged to give a special welcome to these representatives of the Navy.
An International Commission opened in Quebec to tackle long running conflicts between the United States and Canada. Topics include Behring Sea sealing fisheries Alaska boundary bond trade rules alien labor mining rights and reciprocity. The article notes a favorable moment due to postwar sentiment toward Britain and the potential for broad agreement.
The Boston Transit Commission revealed its preliminary work for a tunnel to East Boston and will proceed with excavation once the elevated road conditions are met. Maverick square is the East Boston terminus and Hanover Street is favored for city side connection under free transfer terms.
The Olivette’s arrival at Lewis wharf exposes Boston to the sorrow of war. Fevered, malnourished troops stream from the ship toward hospitals while onlookers mourn. A Brooklyn dealer’s sham sparrows and a Brookline fluency with canaries spark local derision and curiosity as rumor, injury, and relief mingle.
The article praises the Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association for its clear efficiency during the war. It argues that with Secretary Alger's failures and a collapsed War Department, the Massachusetts group assumes greater importance by coordinating hospital work and dispatches effectively.
Munyon’s Rheumatism Pellets are advertised to cure lumbago selatica and all rheumatic pains, with the Munyon’s Doctors tree featured in the promotional material.
Reports describe Captain John W. Weeks of the naval brigade in town to muster Minnesota troops while noting his growing girth from service life. The piece blends local transit clocks, theatre anecdotes, and bicycle feats with praise for Miss Mildred Holland and Professor St Onge’s daring wheel stunts.
A. E. Locke reflects on Abe Lincoln’s prophecy of universal freedom and presses that Cuba’s liberation from Spain aligns with that vision. The piece ties Lincoln’s words to the era’s struggles and the lasting inner fire driving justice. It highlights the belief that liberty nears fulfillment as nations pursue unburdened toil and human equality.
Prince Max of Saxony becomes Bishop of Kulm and is famed for English preaching in London. Oxford’s Edwin Ray Lankester appointed director of the Natural History Museum. M Dubois named chevalier of the Legion of Honor. M Fillion also decorated. Diamandi, a Greek calculator, astonishes scientists with rapid arithmetic and roots. Ruskin supports Burne-Jones fund. Commodore Howell innovates self-propelling torpedo design. Marshall resident Alexander Steele linked to Gladstone lineage. Private J F Finley of California battleship Tenth Pennsylvania and Spanish fire. half Spanish, 24, speaks only Spanish at home.
A playful dialogue about gloom and misery follows a capricious couple with humor on gray skies and mist. The piece then shifts to a passenger’s remark on twins and sleepless nights, illustrating light humor in everyday exchanges.
A collection of syndicated quips and light exchanges features witty banter between couples doctors and parents. The snippets include playful lines about love lies sermons and seaside seances reflecting early 20th century humor.
The genuine yachting woman values a neat appearance and avoids ill fitting shirt fronts. Yachting gowns in heavy red linen lined with white are fashionable, and white serge outfits are equally chic for water wear.
A gown described with semi sacque styling features a white pique dress paired with a short red linen jacket that opens over a white pique vest. Velvet collar provides the only color accent while gilt anchors and buttons adorn the jacket. THE LATEST.
The text lists daily table hints for breakfast luncheon and dinner with items like bananas rolled oats creamed dried beef baked potatoes tea coffee and a sardine salad. It includes a recipe for creamed dried beef and detailed steps for sardine salad potato rolls and notes SUSI M HAMMOND 112 Tremont street.
A young nurse Margaret Thornton, once a society belle, cares for Richard Grey after a severe illness. He awakens to memory and longing, pressing for marriage before she can resist, while she balances professional duty with rekindled affection. Their reunion unfolds amid hospital scenes and social scrutiny.
A Boston Post call for public opinion on the fate of the Philippine Islands asks citizens to send letters to the Philippine Editor. It notes Admiral Dewey and General Merritt’s roles and invites readers to express views on how the United States should handle the new territories following the Spanish American War.
A letter to the editor argues the peace commission should meet in Washington, not Paris, to avoid European powers backing Spain. The writer warns Continental Europe will oppose U.S. footholds in the East and urges a decisive policy on the Philippines, citing history and the Roman Republic.
The writer argues for absorbing the Philippines into the United States after holding Manila and Luzon and extending self government to Cuba and other territories. He predicts eventual statehood for the Philippines, urges removing partisan politics, and frames the West Indies as ripe for American administration. N. E. M.
A Marlboro New Hampshire reader argues for maintaining control over the Philippines and expanding American flag presence over captured territories. The letter urges strong national stance, cites humane and Christian duty, and expresses hope Uncle Sam will extend rule before a full retreat.
A reader urges the U S government to acquire the 1200 Philippine Islands from Spain and pay a fair price to Spain to avoid ongoing conflict. The writer argues Providence and popular sentiment favor this path and signs as L Harrington from Everett Massachusetts.
A critical plea questions annexation arguing that the Philippines offer few genuine benefits. It warns of higher costs in governance, education, defense, and corruption, and cites risks to domestic prosperity and workers, urging adherence to founding principles and avoidance of imperial expansion.
Anthony Peters of Boston argues against annexing the Philippine Islands contending it contradicts fundamental law and risks distant military commitments. He warns of future citizenship, state creation, and foreign races influencing the U.S. Senate, advocating only a naval coaling station in the islands.
A letter to the Post argues for American possession of the Philippine Islands. The writer presents it as a duty to hold and civilize the islands, expand commerce, and defend the Monroe doctrine, asserting natives need American rule and suggesting a coaling station only if capable self-rule existed. Salem and Danvers correspondents sign the piece.
Ensign Joseph W. Powell from Merrimac launch fame arrived home on leave at Oswego. By resolution the Common Council will have Mayor Higgins appoint a committee to arrange a suitable reception to the gallant young naval ensign.
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