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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1899
Page
4
The Democratic Boston Post outlines subscription prices for WEEKLY and SUNDAY editions including one year six months and three month terms. It notes readers should provide current and future addresses for paper delivery.
Notice states all money sent at risk of sender and that cash should not be sent. Checks drafts and money orders must be payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The Boston Post announces prepaid subscriptions with discontinuation on expiration and provides editorial offices in Boston and distribution details for New York hotels. Readers are urged to notify by mail if the Post cannot be obtained regularly.
In Municipal Criminal Court Judge Dewey discharges a prisoner after ruling a police witness false. He warns police against perjury amid counterclaims and argues the need for reforms to curb biased testimony. The column questions whether police bias taints court outcomes and calls for board and court cooperation.
A British official promises a Britain United States alliance with Germany as a partner provoking debate over veracity between British policy and McKinley administration. The piece questions whether such an alliance exists or is being contemplated and cites Secretary Hay’s denial of any alliance.
Durfee Borden forces Manufacturers' Association to concede, delaying wage increase beyond mill operatives' date. He argues cotton industry in New England can fund proposed rise, while other mills and regions face a united front in the labor dispute.
The text argues that fair treatment by employers benefits both sides. It notes that cotton operatives earn low wages and questions how they survive, concluding that the wage increase workers deserve is justified and overdue.
The article critiques Secretary Root’s proposed civil government for Porto Rico, arguing it oversteps constitutional authority and risks abuse while aiming for a benevolent assimilation. It notes President McKinley’s likely backing and warns that Congress must act, with the execution needing a stronger statesman than McKinley to succeed.
Secretary Hay faces a diplomatic test as European powers demand a written open door to China while the McKinley administration weighs whether the Philippines are part of the United States or a separate territory. The clash highlights constitutional limits on commerce and the push toward imperial policy amid tariff laws.
The Observant Citizen reports scattered local curiosities from Keith's Theatre to Fort Point Channel. A ventriloquist's props are removed amid police mild fuss. debates on a Fort Point Channel bridge surface. a funeral, a youth smoking boast, and Laurence Irving’s Boston Stock Exchange visit stir comment.
A column of varied items notes civic voices in Melrose and Boston figures. Mentions J Lyons and Charles Barnett as influential citizens, W H Cotton praised as Boston artist, boxing on the Wabash and Martin Mulvihill’s discharge, artifacts from Admiral Dewey and the Olympia, Ambrose Bierce reminiscences, a five year old’s quip on thanksgiving, Professor G H Conley and a gavel gift, Paderewski at sea, and a South Boston storehouse recycling unused sets for fuel.
In a Norwegian lake country tale, Christine captivates an artist who sketches her near a fjord. He meets her grandfather, learns a legend of a maiden and a vanished lover, and later marries Christine after discovering she is the muse behind his painting.
A Wolf offers to watch a Sow as she rests and is politely thanked. She asks the wolf to stay back and do her good deed at a distance. The fable warns that there are no snares more dangerous than those hidden in supposed good offices.
Professor R L Garner plans a longer Africa journey to test his monkey language theory. Charles Curtis, Topeka Republican leader, is nicknamed Indian Congressman, tracing Kansas Indian ancestry. Walter Wellman backs an Antarctic expedition with 160000 dollars of congressional funding. The German Emperor presses Berlin Council over a terrace around Berlin Castle. Sir Henry Drummond Wolff will resign as British ambassador to Spain in 1900. Paul Potter returns from Switzerland to Paris with French sculptures for market. Dr Calvin Rae Smith of New York collects 200 watch movements and 200 watch bridges. Grand Duke Constantine translates Hamlet into Russian verse for private production during half mourning.
A compact selection notes debates on Philippine policy and trade links with China, comments on gunboat needs and canal routes, and critical remarks on U S population wealth distribution. It also mentions Senate turnover and the faint companion of the North Star observed by amateur astronomers.
Mrs Pratt predicts Milwaukee federation biennial will draw over 3000 women, only the largest ever. Nina Van Zandt, widow of August Spies, is recalled as a noted beauty who faded after the Haymarket trial. Chicago aims to honor Wheeler and Lee with swords and seeks promotion to major general for both. Annie Marie De Beck leads the bid. The Empress Frederick uses Marigola villa near Lerici and San Terenzo, famed for Shelley’s ghostly encounter near La Casa Di Shelley.
A letter from 1539 records Martin Luther and his colleagues debating the feasibility of polygamy for Philip of Hesse and a call to secrecy if pursued. The piece cites Melancthon Bucer and others, with references to Michelet and Hazlitt translations. A modern reader is urged to consult historical works for fuller details and notes.
Franklin Mass resident Dr J C Gallison writes to the Editor praising the Post's artist for the speaker’s race cartoon calling it immense and noting three congratulatory notes from candidates. He criticizes politics while admiring the news. Dated November 90.
The writer criticizes President McKinley for wavering on trusts, argues the rich influence shapes policy, and calls for a government serving all people, not a privileged class, to ensure equal law and prosperity for every man, woman, and child.
To the Editor of the Post the writer argues congress should not disfranchise Utah’s 1st district over Roberts alleged multiple wives. He says only lawful prosecution and a jury can decide guilt and cites expulsion only after conviction. notes reformers and theology as context while misreading early Mormon polygamy precedents.
A Medford letter from B F B appeals to readers as a Daughter of the American Revolution to save the Royall house. He laments neglect of the historic mansion and grounds and urges restoration or eventual gifting to Medford or the state for future generations.
A vintage menu fragment lists meals for breakfast lunch and dinner with items like grapes oatmeal lamb chops baked sea eel, tomatoes, and various desserts. It includes a chocolate cake recipe with sugar milk eggs butter and flour and ends with a signature line GERTRUDE W WEEKS 928 Dorchester foes South Eaton.
The schoner Vikerson ashore at Cape Chapereau and faces total loss. The schoner Dart stranded near Grates Cove and is a complete wreck. The schooner Emily dragged onto a bar but pulled off by tugs with heavy damage. The schooner Warrior is missing with ten crew aboard, feared lost in Bona Vista Bay.
The fifth annual meeting of the Massachusetts Truant Officers Association gathered in Marlboro High School with about twenty cities and towns represented. President P. W. Doyle of Holyoke chaired. papers on punishment by principals and encouraging regular attendance were delivered by Frank O. Barnes of Chelsea and Lemuel H. Snow of Somerville. officers were elected including President B. W. Doyle of Holyoke and Secretary Treasurer H. Inglish of Worcester.
A collage of humorous exchanges from Chicago Post Life and other papers. Jokes range from domestic banter about housewifery to Latin misreadings by a novice, with a wry take on church drama and literal hazards.
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