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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1899
Page
4
The Post Publishing Co cautions the public about checks drawn payable to individuals, and directs cash payments for regular or special editions only to two authorized collectors, J. H. Mallowy and W. J. Salter, with proper identification. Signed by the Treasurer and the Issuing Manager.
The Army and Navy Journal defends General Otis censorship as a duty to suppress insurrection, while the Boston Journal condemns it as hindering factual reporting. Critics deny that suppressing truth serves the American people, warning of rising militarism in government.
The article quotes Joseph Chamberlain asserting Britain will not yield on Transvaal demands until it secures conditions establishing British paramount power over the Dutch republic. It notes Kruger’s reluctance, portrays the clash as expansionist politics, and cites a Guardian interpretation denying British grievances of equal rights.
In a tense stage of the Dreyfus affair, French army officers face intense questioning on the witness stand amid alleged conspiracies. The court martial at Rennes nears a pivotal moment as the proceedings grow volatile and dramatic.
In a heated rumor last night General Mercier was to be arrested as calls rise for a drastic judicial move. The piece argues the accused and accusers should swap roles in open court to reveal duplicity and ensure proper justice.
The author argues that President McKinley overstepped the powers of the executive by proposing a new kind of government for the Philippines. He urges the President to adhere to the Boston speech and let Congress decide the end goal, questioning the legality and consistency with the Cuba policy.
The Retail Butchers’ Association of New York plans a cooperative company to compete with the Chicago Beef Trust, focusing on New York City and vicinity. It urges consumers to reduce meat purchases and substitute vegetables and cereals while resisting monopoly price increases.
An old Boston reminiscence recalls the death at an Almshouse of John Bull and the intense newspaper clash over the Mellen cast. Police suppression and journalist pursuit framed a saga of information war, with figures like William M. Osborne and Crawford Street reporters shaping a powerful, unseen press struggle.
The article notes a memorial structure being built to honor Stareheil Newe, with an elaborate seat to be completed by next spring. It mentions a town debate on the project, opinions about its design, and references to local builders and residents involved in or commenting on the effort. It also briefly covers a range of local happenings, including residents returning from Paris and New York, and a legal matter involving international lawyers in Washington.
The text fragments reference the Dreyfus trial and Rote evidence with mentions of health measures and quarantine. It notes inquest timing and depaties or lesions, suggesting uncertain commentary on the handling of health related issues within the case.
In a crowded tenement, Marie Waters loses her husband and, gravely ill, her will to live. Dr. Kelton consoles her nurse, and Jack Laurence helps arrange care for Marie based on their shared sorrow. Marie dies, leaving a baby whom Max may adopt with Louise as his wife.
Citizens of Spokane Washington raise funds for a monument to John Robert Monaghan killed in Samoa during the Mataafa attack. About $2000 has been set aside and Dr Enrique Cuevas travels to study medical and dental schools in Chile and Europe before reporting results. Father John T Murphy becomes president of Blackrock College near Dublin.
Fragmentary notice records a Highlands location with a specific age and residence details. The readable text mentions August and the name Firssant Lok, indicating a local public or personal notice with limited context.
An OCR fragment recalls debates on race and education amid a harsh public punishment scene. The text references white and Black communities, a governor sending troops, and a public hanging or execution for alleged crimes, with scattered names and era markers, indicating a troubled historical discussion of justice and race.
A historic notice profiles Charles F Donnelly born 1836 in Athlone Ireland who came to America as a child. It highlights education at Harvard Law, service on the State Board of Charities, legal career, and his role in church state debates and reform, noting his civic recognition and long involvement with governance and charity work.
Rumor claims Mrs Belmont contracts to install a large hot water heating system at Marble House this winter to prevent moth and damage to furniture, with $1000 needed to restore six moth-eaten chairs in the Louis XVI room. Hinckley Robbins sails for Europe as the couple plans to live in Paris four years.
Summary unavailable due to fragmented OCR text. readable fragments mention chemical symbols and unclear phrases. Unable to determine a coherent news item or entities.
In a wartime Boston notice the hospital discusses shifting activities to weathered spaces and adding 50 male beds. It notes temporary tents and permanent patients may be kept on site to handle a fluctuating influx of strong patients and potential ration concerns.
An article fragment describes the Abrahams Altman wedding with a ceremony and reception. Guests include Mr Bernard, Mr Martin Gilbert, Altman, Benjamin Brand, Harry Jong, Sandler, Beoser, and Ren. Music featured a first dance waltz as attendees danced until midnight.
The report notes the burial of Stuart Webb, described as half-brother of Dr. W Seward, with mention that he arrived by a special train to Dr Webb’s private car Hillamere. The text references Misspelt locales and unclear lines but confirms interment details and associated individuals.
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