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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1899
Page
4
The fragment hints at a Boston Post item connected to Democratic themes in New England with a motto about a mission and no muzzle. Details are unclear but focuses on party messaging and leadership.
Public cautioned to draw all payments for the Post Pab Mehing Co to the Post Publishing Co or the Boston Post. No one may solicit or accept checks payable to an individual. Do not cash pay regular or special edition dues to anyone but authorized collectors J. H. Maloney and W. Z. Salter with proper ID and signed authority. By E A Grozier Treasurer.
The Portland editor denounces McKinley’s Insular Commission proposing a civil code for Porto Rico to be enforced by executive decree. It warns the move would bypass Congress, grant martial rule, and hint at permanent satrapies, undermining constitutional authority and civil rights.
The article treats the New York test as a valuable lesson for other states and expresses hope that nothing will interfere with a complete demonstration. It emphasizes anticipation and the potential impact on policy and practice nationwide.
The paper reports P. A. Collins may accept a mayoral nomination in Boston if the convention views him as the best choice. He will serve if elected, but does not seek the position, and Democrats appear broadly supportive, seeing public service as his duty.
Manila dispatches recount rumors of native forces under Aguinaldo closing on Imus with 700 men out on the Dasmarinas road and another force in the town. Skepticism remains as Otis's 80,000 troops hold Luzon while McKinley delays using congressional authority to expand operations beyond the foothold.
A Halifax telegram claims Henry M. Whitney intends to become a Canadian citizen, sparking debate over ex patriation among wealthy Americans. The piece argues Whitney is no idle rich man but a prominent American industrialist and a representative sorter of Massachusetts’s long tradition of productive citizens.
The New York franchise tax law enacted last winter and expanded at Governor Roosevelt’s special session faces possible obstacles from insufficient funding and court scrutiny. Senator Ford defends the measure, while observers fear tax assessors may resist the law’s enforcement. supporters hope it will be implemented effectively amid broad public interest.
A reader laments rude behavior by a Park Street subway ticket seller who snapped at copper coins, while noting a prior day’s identical coins given by an electric car conductor. The note also mentions William Caleb Loring’s new supreme beach post and New England’s large voyage to Queenstown, plus health concerns over hotel dining room sweeping and waiters interrupting meals.
The Hull Mass Yacht Club announced a rendezvous illuminations and marine parade to take place the 5th and 10th in Hull Bay off its club house. Club runs are invited and a festive weekend is planned with a large attendance promised for the Sunday parade.
A provocative excerpt analyzes conventional rules and the soul draining of ideas through substance misuse. The speaker questions praise for lenient writing, mocks verification, and laments form over rhythm and stanza structure in a restless, experimental tone.
Gov Roosevelt will not head the delegation to meet Sir Thomas Lipton owner of the Shamrock. Commissioner-General Peck names William L. Elkins to the Paris Exposition Art Commission. Bikine accepts from Bar Harbor. Emperor William arrives at Prague en route to maneuvers and wishes Bohemia well. Secretary Root approves Fort Monroe fortifications project saving about 3 million dollars while engineers deem defenses impregnable.
Breakfast items include broiled beefsteak, potato cakes, raised biscuits, coffee. Luncheon lists pardine sandwiches, fruit cookies, tomato soup, iced tea, baked potatoes, house rolls, sherbet, angel cake. A recipe for potato cakes and a misspelled note mentions lemon juice sugar milk and freezing.
A jumble of quotes and snippets from Atlanta Constitution and Washington Star features a bluesy line about missing a train to the golden gate and a boastful remark on self-made status. The passage ends with a fragment about a doctor vaccinating a patient and an unclear potmeter reading.
In a domestic tale, Ethel asks her Grandma Arlington for help choosing between Harold Raymond’s proposal and her painting. A parable from Grandma about a woman who sacrifices art for love ends with Ethel awaiting her suitor’s arrival to hear her final answer.
Governor Wolcott nominated William Caleb Loring for associate justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Court to fill Judge Holmes's vacancy. James H. Flint was appointed judge of the Probate Court in Norfolk. several other appointments followed across counties and departments.
London reports Baron Albert Grant, prominent promoter linked to the Emma silver scandal, has died. Once backed by 1,000,000 shares and US director Robert Cumming Schench, his schemes collapsed leaving investors with little salvage and court actions over the misused funds.
Somersworth New Hampshire records the Stackpole family annual reunion at Central Park with seventeen members attending Judge George F. Stackpole of Riverside New York presiding Officers elected include President Judge George F Stackpole Vice President Mrs Annie Geer Rollinsford Secretary Treasurer Meggp award Stackpole and executive committee members Martin P Ch Stack- را
Lawrence representative Rich ard Cullinane votes shown on many measures including investigations, taxation, insurance, veterans, transportation and telephones. The record notes his stance on bills for over time, horsehoers, barbers and telephones, with emphasis on his support or opposition as the general assembly considered these issues.
Howard Atkinson’s No. 4 issue of The Anti-Imperialist accuses the administration of deception in the Philippine War. He claims high taxes and wartime waste harm workers, urging labor to oppose funding and conscription while condemning executive secrecy and failed leadership.
A speaker says he will not pursue slander lawsuits against nameless critics or targeted figures including Senators Hear Hale and Caffery. He notes offerings of top counsel and discusses damages, arguing no legal grounds for ad damnum since abuse boosted circulation of his own documents.
The article recalls his leadership as head of the committee on a bill to bar coercion of workers by officials of private or public bodies. He fought to override the Governor's veto to exempt trades unions from state insurance laws and helped pass a bar examiners bill by amending it, which became law.
A largely attended meeting at a local venue ended with attendees bidding farewell to the host. Several organizers outlined plans for a future event and discussed arrangements at 5 Manover Street with Mr. Suarra noted among participants.
A large Labor Day night event is planned at St John’s Hall Moon Street with many prominent Hibernians and city state officials expected to attend. Attendees include Hon D P Rourke Aldermen H B W Dixon F J O Toole Edward Presho Representative Daniel J Kane Councilman W J O'Brien ex Alderman Norton and Frederick W Corcoran.
Boston area reports a missing person case centered on 16 year old Kate Caldewell from Winsted Connecticut. Fliers describe her as a botanist or boatist and indicate she was last seen near Waterbury and traveled miles from home. Authorities have not confirmed sightings or location since the disappearance was announced.
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