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Cs Ceree
I Sunday Post
Post Publishing Company
Boston Post subscription note and agent contact
The Boston Post announces office addresses in Boston and New York and reminds subscribers to pay in advance. It notes discontinuation after expiration and urges readers to notify via the agent at once if they cannot obtain the paper from their dealer or newsboy. E A Grozier is listed as editor and publisher.
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New York
Boston Post
Post
Vance
E. A. Grozier
Businessman Run War Effort Failures Are Explained
The passage condemns a War Department led by a noncombatant business leader for mismanaging wartime spending. It notes abundant funds available to the department, lavish expenses for the war effort, yet severe shortages of medicines and care for troops. The critic calls the situation incomprehensible and shameful.
Victims Of Red Tape Fault War Department Delay
The War Department halted deliveries to Camp Wikoff despite private relief efforts because General Wheeler's requisition was deemed irregular. Ice, lemons, and soup were left on trains while typhoid patients suffered. A slow, late General Order 116 allowed 60 cents daily for delicate nourishment, arriving after soldiers needed it. The piece calls for accountability at the War Department.
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Camp Wikoff
War Department
Fort Myer
Patriot tribute marked by Mass Regiment deaths
The public paid unprecedented respect to the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment dead Major Grady O Connor Lane and Carey. Citizens filed through East Armory in reverent silence to honor the soldiers who died serving the republic. Boston's mourning and pride reflect a shared patriotism across ranks.
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Ninth Massachusetts
Grady
O’connor
Lane
Carey
East Armory
Ctizens
Boston
Republic
Commonwealth
Double the Volunteer Aid Fund for returning soldiers
Large Massachusetts subscribers to the Volunteer Aid Association have doubled their contributions following Jonel Higginson's appeal. A substantial additional sum is still needed to fund the War Department led relief efforts and the association’s expanded work. The need demands a general response and immediate action to double the fund.
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Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association
Jonel Higginson
War Department
American war effort praised yet blamed for army failings
The piece lauds US military courage and sea power while criticizing the army for administrative and logistical failings. It argues the navy performed well but the army’s cash handling, provisioning, transport, camp care, and hospital service were weak and demoralizing to the force.
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United States
T No
Wd Tech
The Wrecked Second Massachusetts Regiment Returns Home
The Second Massachusetts Regiment comes home as shadows of its former self after three months in combat. General Wheeler praises their endurance and valor in a farewell letter, calling them worthy descendants of Lexington Concord and Bunker Hill heroes.
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Massachusetts
Wheeler
Lexington
Concord
Bunker Hill
England in China and the Open Door Policy
The article reports that Britain’s demand for open door trade in China was rejected by Lord Salisbury and replaced by a policy of spheres of influence. It notes Russia’s acceptance, predicts no war, and suggests the shift may delay a broader European conflict while US role grows. It frames England’s delay as beneficial for U.S. interests and favorable to long term commercial aims.
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Great Britain
Lord Salisbury
Russia
England
Salisbury
China
East
United States
Boston Notes on Clergy, Stamps, and Zangwill Visit
The column discusses a pastorate resignation, the Fletcher family reunion at Tremont Temple, and a Friday excursion to Concord. It notes a reduced noon close for the I. R. stamp booth, praises Charlestown civic effort, greets a new Sullivan baby, and previews Zangwill's Boston lecture with praise for his humor and learning.
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Fletcher
Legion
Tremont Temple
Concord
Mass
Brave Grady Remembered in Patriot’s Honor and Mourning
The poem honors Grady as a brave patriot who fell in battle for liberty and justice. It laments his loss and asserts his enduring legacy in defending the nation and its flag, while promising that honor and valor will guard his memory. Charlestown.
Observant Citizen Letter Praises Teddy Roosevelt and Local Streets
In a patriotic note, a reader praises Theodore Roosevelt as a hero and questions other wartime heroes while urging action on repairs near the Commonwealth building. The letter notes rotten street planks on Mt Vernon Street and suggests the Volunteer Aid Society may address the paving issue. It also mentions Max Norman’s return from Newport and a pastor at Grace Temple Cambridge Street.
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Teddy’ Roosevelt
Teddy
Dewey
Hobson
Commonwealth Building
Mt. Vernon Street
Volunteer Aid Society
Post Menu Prize Awarded to Everett Reader
One Post menu prize of five dollars for the past week is awarded to Mrs. KE Walsh of 49 Walnut Street Everett Massachusetts. The menu was published on Friday August 26.
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Ke, J. Walsh
Walnut Street
Everett
Mass
Daily Table Hints Breakfast to Supper Menu
The column lists a breakfast and supper menu including cantaloupe, Wheatena, broiled beefsteak, baked potatoes, doughnuts, coffee, tomato soup, green peas, roast lamb, and dessert items. A recipe for Graham gems and another for tomato soup with step by step measurements and tips is provided, with notes on preparation and oven timing.
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Wns
Prospect Street
Cambridge
Picnic Day Rescue of Kitty in the Woods
In a Maine tale a jilted lover recounts a summer picnic dispute with Kitty Marston. He finds her trapped in a elm tree after a misadventure with her horse Neptune. After a tense exchange, she refuses marriage yet softens, and they reunite, sharing playful banter and a renewed rapport.
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Kitty
Neptune
Miss Marston
Mr. Gordon
Borneo
Terra Firma
Simple Photo Frame Idea for Holiday Gifts
Vacation days inspire thrifty crafters to make gifts for future holidays. A new photograph frame idea uses heavy cardboard or thin board cut into curved designs nine by fourteen inches, covered in silk or a lighter material.
Denim case with floral embroidery for dressing table
The article describes a cream ground fabric embroidered with delicate violets, a denim inner lining to prevent rubbing, three denim pockets, and two halves bound with cord or ribbon then stitched with strong milk to form an elegant dressing table case.
What Shall Be Done With Philippines Citizens Debate Plan
Readers are invited to submit opinions on the disposition of the Philippine Islands, now under United States control. The Boston Post will publish letters from citizens addressing what policy the islands should pursue under Admiral Dewey and General Merritt.
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Philippine Islands
United States
Philippine
Uncle Sam
Dewey
Merritt
Post
McKinley
Spain
Boston Post
Letter to the Editor on U S policy after war
A. S. Mawson of Boston argues that U S declarations at the start of the Spanish War cannot be fully adhered to. He warns against surrendering Philippines territory and cautions against allowing others to bargain it away to Germany France or Russia in view of England's shifting strength and allied support.
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Spain
Europe
United States
England
Philippines
Germany
France
Russia
A. S. Mawson
Boston
Expansion and Duty in a United States Foreign Policy
A letter from Malden dated August 28 argues that the United States must acquire the Philippines to prevent European powers from seizing them and to avoid a decline from stagnation. It cites the Cuban war, urges preventing Spanish rule, and frames annexation as the best alternative to cash indemnity.
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North American
Cuba
Philippines
China
United States
Spain
Malden
G. W. Gilbert
No Philippines in Ours Says Boston Reader John C Love
A letter from John C Love of Boston argues against acquiring the Philippines. He cites sovereignty traditions and warns expansion would harm New England commerce, force industrial shifts, invite European land grabs, and upset national gauge of eastern U S supremacy. He calls for maintaining traditional policy and resisting Spain.
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Sir
Philippines
New England
Pacific
Atlantic
United States
America
Spain
John C. Love
Kneeland Street
Boston
Proposals to Sell Philippine Islands to Five Powers
Letter to the editor from Thomas H Skinner of Princeton dated August 26 1898 argues the United States has a title to the Philippine Islands and should sell them to the highest bidder among Russia Austria France England and Italy with proceeds credited to Spain as indemnity for war expenses. The writer claims this would ease tensions and yield better governance for the islands.
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Sir
United States
Russia
Austria
France
England
Italy
Spain
Islands
Thomas H. Skinner
Princeton
The Best People Oppose a Progressive Plan
The passage rails at a powerful elite in the Philippines who branded progress as dangerous unless it emerged from their circle. It cites Rome and Napoleon as rebukes to aristocratic obstruction, then recalls early American resistance to English rule and the Louisiana Purchase to argue against prejudiced obstructionism.
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Philippines
Rome
Caius Marius
Napoleon
Montenotte
Proposal for Philippines policy by Andrew Washburn
In a Hyde Park letter dated August 22, 1898, Andrew Washburn argues for retaining Manila, a coaling station, and establishing a provisional constitutional government for the Philippines. He suggests a five member commission appointed by the United States England Japan Russia and Spain to govern temporarily.
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Philippines
Manila
United States
England
Japan
Russia
Spain
Andrew Washburn
Hyde Park
Abandon the Philippines, Winslow argues in letter
In a Providence letter dated August 28, W W Winslow argues the U S should abandon the Philippines and grant self rule to Aguinaldo Garcia and Cuban leaders. He warns imperial policy would broaden trade by annexing the world, but would betray colonial subjects.
Notable Honors and Historical Notes From Europe and America
A Prague woman is decorated by the Austrian Emperor for aiding women. Captain Co E Clark of Oregon loses pay after going over the side and on sick leave. Florida Keys may become land locked due to mangrove growth. British Museum geologist Wren reports strange finds from Christmas Island. Duke of Westminster allows Grosvenor House galleries visit. 254 attend. Britannica notes on Shakspeare studies and vaccination testimonial from the Duke of Argyll.
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Mme. Pescava
Prague
Austria
Europe
America
New York World
Co. E. Clark
Oregon
Duke of Westminster
Per
National Sunday League
Grosvenor House
Duke of Argyll
Scotland
Death of Dutch sculptor Johan Hendrix Philip Wortman
The young Dutch sculptor Johan Hendrix Philip Wortman died at home after returning from Rome. He won a Hague prize at age 24, studied in Paris, exhibited a life size Calabrian peasant, and created a bust of Queen Wilhelmina later acquired by The Hague Academy. He died of typhus in Rome after a spring wedding.
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Johan Hendrix Philip Wortman
Hague Academy of Fine Arts
Ecole Des Beaux-Arts
Paris
Academy
The
Hague
Wilhelmina
Italy
Holland
Rome
Stop the trolley riding by young danger in Roxbury
A Roxbury letter warns that youths under ten ride running boards of trolley cars risking severe injury or death. The writer urges police assist to aid conductors and motormen to stop the dangerous practice in Boston area streets. dated August 26.
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Roxbury
Boston
Trench on Way Street Sparks Ward 9 Protest
Richard J. Geary of Ward 9 protests the trench filling on Way street calling for council action. He argues bricks are tossed loosely around the sewer risking floods in rain and frost and says the railroad company dug the ditch and should fill it properly.
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Ward 9
Way Street
Richard J. Geary
A Word for the Electric Car Conductors
A Boston reader from Roxbury argues for civility toward motormen and conductors on electric cars. He denounces abuse and fare evasion, urges respectful treatment, and asks riders to board correctly and stop at stations.
Amusing miscellany snippets from old papers
A collage of quips and jokes from various newspapers on figures like Uncle Eben and Miss Tingleham. It includes humorous exchanges and figures such as Baldy Hendricks, Don Carlos, and Roosevelt fever jokes set against wartime and postwar backdrop.
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Don Carlos
Washington Star
Detroit Free Press
Alabama
Stiles
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Pittsburg
Indianapolis Journal
Jim Bixby
San Juan
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D. BeShaw
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Peter F. Tague
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State Street
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Postal Telegraph Company
Merchants’ Row
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Sullivan Jr
Papa
Zangwill
London University
London
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Teoane
Mberty
J. T. Gallagher
Max Norman
Newport
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Grace Temple
Cambridge Street
J. Walsh
Everett, Mass
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the Post
Winannnann
N. Edith Dutton
Waterville, Me
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Tke Garcia
W. Winslow
Providence
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Charles Louis Pollard
United States National Museum
Washington
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Department of Geology
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London Atheneum
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