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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1898
Page
4
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The tribute in Boston yesterday to the Ninth Regiment dead was exceptional. The crowding and reverent view of the funeral procession showed a strengthened spirit of patriotism as citizens mourn those who fought and died in service, reflecting a broader national sentiment.
The battleship Massachusetts will join gunboats in a repair flotilla and parade from Provincetown to Boston Harbor. The ship, famed as a Commonwealth symbol and bearing the statue of victory, will draw large crowds. The heroes aboard deserve the warmest welcome as the fleet returns from combat.
The article argues Secretary Alger will not retire under fire and blames field officers for food and sanitary lapses. It contends criticism of his department is valid given returning regiments show the system’s failures. It labels his accusations as contemptible and too late to carry weight against the commanders.
The piece voices a strong accusation against the War Department, arguing the army’s failures stem from General Alger’s leadership. It highlights a public demand for accountability and criticizes the department’s handling of military affairs.
The Czar proposes an international conference to curb arms and pensions and lift the burden on the people. The plan is praised as economical and humanitarian, urging the United States to lead, even as Washington signals cautious interest.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce will rally New England business interests to press for a commercial reciprocity agreement with Canada before a Quebec commission. It argues that New England trade is ignored in Congress regulated imports and seeks a full liberal scheme to benefit Boston and the region.
The Observant Citizen notes the valor shown at Major Grady and two soldiers’ funerals, praising Fifth Regiment escorts and implying readiness for front service. It also mentions Lillian Russell’s Madrid plans, a frost warning, crowds at Franklin Park, and yacht movements of Frank McQuesten and Eugene Tompkins, plus a quirky health dietary remark from War Department officials.
A mournful, ceremonial poem honoring fallen soldiers. The author appeals for night’s shroud and funeral rites, praising sacrifice against tyranny and praying for eternal rest. Signed by MURPH.
A collage of humorous exchanges and witty lines from multiple papers quotes scenes about money, obstinacy, gambling, bullets, marriage, fame, advertising, and a dime museum anecdote. It stitches light social vignettes and teases of everyday life with crisp punchlines and pithy comebacks.
An advertising note promotes Munyvon's Kidney Pellets as a cure for back pain and all kidney diseases. The claim mentions Dorators and suggests broad efficacy.
Water Melon Shredded Wheat Biscuit Fricassee Salmon Potato Puffs Cream Waffles White Bread Doughnuts Sugar Cookies Entire Wheat Coffee DINNER Macaroni Soup Fried Halibut Baked Potatoes Roast Bamb Peas and Beans Stewed Green Corn Tomatoes Blueberry Pie Ice Cream Lemonade Iced Tea SUPPER Lobster Salad Favorite Warmed Potatoes Flat Biscuits Entire Wheat Bread Blackberries Sugar and Cream Sponge Cake Cream Cakes Coffee Cream waffies one pint sour cream two eggs one pint flour one tablespoon cornmeal one teaspoon soda salt beat light bake in quick oven Fricassee salmon Cut one and one half pounds salmon into pieces one inch square put into saucepan with one half cup water little salt pepper tablespoon sugar teaspoon mustard one half ten cup vinegar let boil once add six tomatoes peeling and cut in tiny pieces cook three quarters of an hour serve hot 188 ETHELL WILDER townsend Mass.
The article outlines autumn styles using mixed cheviot fabrics in soft brown green and purplish shades. It highlights a gown with a cream silk yoke and brown guipure embellishments, green trimming, and a red hat accent, calling for tasteful color balance.
A wedding tale follows Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leighton as they depart Vermont for New York. A trunk mix up and mistaken ferry lead to Dorothy’s separation until Uncle Henry reunites them. Frank's missing wallet triggers a brief mystery before a happy reconciliation.
In a letter to the editor veteran Samuel J. Simmons denounces War Department head Russell A. Alger. He condemns Alger’s incompetence and ties his alleged failures to Civil War losses and national reckoning, urging impartial congressional inquiry on behalf of Massachusetts and the nation.
A reader urges clear policy for the Philippines after the Spanish American War. He questions return to Spain, proposes autonomy under U S protection, local development, anti opium laws, gradual Filipino governance, and payment to Spain for real estate as a debt. August 29 letter from Boston.
A letter to the editor quotes Corporal Piper praising Cubansto justify the war and argues the United States should return lands seized from Spain. The writer claims soldiers lied about Cuban motives and urges immediate return of territories.
A friend notes Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild owns Manor House Winchenden and Leighton House Leighton Buzzard besides Waddesdon Manor. He is a popular landlord who attends village affairs, while other items discuss Hawaii native girls view on whites, James Eads How’s shift to missionary work, Lord Salisbury’s offices, and William C Whitney associates’ career success in the world.
Lieutenant Heidt of the Sixth Regiment left West Point after two years due to eye trouble. He then enlisted as a private to work through the army and passed the regular examination to become a lieutenant later.
Sir William Harcourt met Disraeli as a youth and discussed church lingo at a high mass. At Gladstone’s funeral plans in Lower Guiting included a muffled peal that failed as ringers did not appear due to local Tory dominance. Texans Wing Saint and Clem Issue quarreled over a poker hand near Fort Clark.
Colgate University conferred the degree of Doctor of Divinity on the Rev W G Partridge pastor of the Ninth Street Baptist Church Cincinnati at its commencement in Hamilton The Ninth Street Church is one of the Wests largest with 1600 members seven mission chapels and over 3000 Sunday school scholars
Miss Helen Hay daughter of the American ambassador to London receives honors in London opening public gardens near Robert Browning's home Walworth then dances in the royal quadrille at Buckingham Palace. Also notes Duboie Casino Sioux stops in Noblesville Indiana on way home from East visit drinks too freely and cheers Spain. Woman's Relief Corps New York makes pajamas for soldiers with an unusually large waist size marked for the chief sent to General Shafter at Santiago.
A letter laments neglect of sick troops in the war, noting Lt Iffany died far from home after Montauk Point appeals. It argues for more nurse volunteers, critiques the Bay State hospital ship, and urges citizen appeals to the president to improve care at Camp Wikoff and elsewhere.
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