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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1898
Page
4
Vote Seven Aldermen Only on Official Ballot
The article warns voters to select exactly seven Aldermen on the official Australian ballot. With over forty candidates listed, marking more than seven invalidates the vote for that office. Democrats are urged to choose wisely among twelve nominees without spoiling the ballot.
Political Board Candidates Endorsement Cited
The passage urges voting for John H. Sullivan and Laurence Minot for the new Board of Apportionment and favors seven Democratic aldermen, while recommending Salem D. Charles for the Street Commissioners. It asserts the Common Council will be Democratic and urges strengthening that party's control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Sullivan
Laurence Minot
Board of Apportionment
Board of Street Commissioners
Salem D. Charles
Common Council
Eleet
John HW. Sullivan
Board of Aldereen
City election call urges broad turnout in Boston
A column urges voters to participate in Boston city elections on all party lines. It stresses local issues affect daily life, taxes, licenses, and city services, and insists candidates deserve a strong mandate rather than apathy. Voters are urged to come out and vote today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Congress
Haimself
United States
Commonwealth
Sullivan Seeks Court Seat With Voters’ Choice
Readers are urged to elect the Hon. John H. Sullivan to a seven member panel, with voters asked to take their choice in the forthcoming contest.
Boston voters face pivotal election for Board of Estimate and Apportionment
The article stresses the high stakes of today’s ballot in Boston as two members are elected to the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, overseeing about 20 million to 50 million dollars in annual revenue and debt. It argues the board directly controls city spending, surpassing aldermen and council influence, and urges every voter to exercise the franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Estimate
Boston
Board of Aldermen and Common Council
Local Aldermen Race Mentioned in Hoax Phrase
Fragmentary OCR note references John W. Sullivan and an aldermen vote. The text hints at party labels and a political arena but lacks clear events or outcomes.
Massachusetts Telephone Franchise Granted in Boston
The Boston board granted to the Massachusetts Telephone and Telegraph Company a sweeping street franchise with no payment. It requires free city telephone service, capped subscriber rates, timely setup, and bonds, but raises concerns about future ownership and the need for state regulation like the Post bill to protect the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Thermen
Massachusetts Telephone and Telegraph Company
Boston
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Bell Telephone Company
Massachusetts
Detroit Free Press
Harper's Bazar
Mr. Campers
Puck
Boston and its weather and whimsy in midwinter
The Observant Citizen reports stormy sea crossings by the Cunarder Cephalonia and a forecast of cold and snow. It notes ongoing political activity, the Army of Santiago’s enrollment for those who served in 1898, and obituaries and local curiosities. Santa Claus heads to Boston rooftops as the Christmas number of the Boston Sunday Post promises a vivid tour diary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cephalonia
Boston
Beebe
Berkshire County
Society of the Army of
Santiago
Santa Claus
Bostom Sunday Post
Open doors in Congress for treaty discussion and vote
The piece argues for public debate on the Philippine treaty and a Senate vote in open session. It cites Senator Hoar Hale and Caffery leading the fight for transparency, noting the House acts openly and objections to executive session secrecy. It asserts the American people deserve full confidence in treaty matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Massachusetts
West
Philippines
Hoar
Hale
Caffery
Sullivan Fiduly Board of Aldermen Debate
Fragmentary OCR mentions Judge Sullivan and a Board of Aldermen race with party references. No clear event date, location, or outcome readable.
Indian Summer Still Spoils With Grim Weather Talk
The verse from the St. Louis Republic laments Indian summer’s beauty being haunted by weather forecaster fears. It questions the impact of forecasts on joyful sunlit days and playfully addresses the weather bureau as a figure of omens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Weather Bureau
Omensis
Temperton Saga Ends With Forgiveness For Old Father
A Boston club tale follows Temperton Jr who deserts his family for love and fortune in Japan. After ruined finances and loss of wife, he returns to Somerset Street with a child. A chance reunion prompts reconciliation as a granddaughter leads the way to a hopeful home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winowston
Essex Club
Essex County
Bristol County
Bristol
Temperton
Japan
Bar Harbor
Stones
Boston
Temperton, Jr
Somerset Street
Panama Canal Company
James
Pields
Young's
Father
Amusing 19th Century Courtship and Household Quips
A collage of humor from early 1900s papers includes marriage jokes and domestic banter. Lines reference married life and advice to avoid being bossed, cooks and meals, and playful wordplay about postage and writing. Strong figures and newspapers implied.
Emperor Wilhelm's Visiting Cards Said To Be Largest In Europe
The visiting cards used by the Emperor William are reported to be the largest in use anywhere in Europe. They measure up to 6 inches long and 4 inches wide, with the top line bearing the name Wilhelm and the lower line reading Deutscher Kaiser und König von Preussen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Europe
Wilhelm
Embroidered Book Covers Make Charming Christmas Gifts
A guide suggests sewing an embroidered book cover on blue linen using a folding card case pattern. The design can use one or several colors to protect a handsome bound book and remains a welcome, timeless present amid holiday fashions.
Hoar and Hale Push Crusade Against Expansion
In Washington today Hoar and Hale pressed antipolicy actions in a shared crusade against annexation. They presented petitions from citizens opposing the Philippines and foreign territorial acquisitions. The debate touched neutrality language for the canal and constitutional limits on federal power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoar
Hale
Debates on Expansion and Nicaragua Canal Bill in Senate
Senators argued over expansion and citizenship linked to Dred Scott precedents. Morgan defended the Nicaragua Canal Bill, citing treaty guarantees and the Clayton Bulwer pact, while others pressed limits on territorial acquisition and questioned presidential actions. The discussion touched Great Britain’s colonial reach and constitutional powers over new territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
Senate
Morgan
Costaica
Isthmus
Congress of the United States
Canal
Great Britain
Cleveland
Congress
Renewal of diplomatic relations with Spain faces scrutiny
Washington notes the renewal of ties with Spain will be debated after formal ratifications. Neither side is obligated to resume relations, and Spain may delay appointing a Madrid minister. The United States may not send a new minister until Spain signals readiness, with ex-Minister Woodford unlikely to be posted again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spain
United States
Madrid
Woodford
McClellan Proposes Radical Army Reorganization Bill
Representative McClellan of New York today introduced a sweeping army reform bill reflecting younger officers. It merges the adjutant-general and inspector-general into a general staff, absorbs the ordnance corps into artillery, abolishes the signal corps, and sets new staffing for quartermaster and subsistence departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McClellan
New York
Adjutant-General’s Department
Inspector-General’s Department
General Staff
Ordnance Department
Artillery Corps
Signal Corps
Quartermaster
Carrying Spaniards Home From the Philippines
The War Department must move 15 000 Spanish soldiers from Philippine garrisons using all available transports. Proposals will be sought from transport firms as U S ships are needed for the U S Army. Estimated homeward cost for Santiago troops is 518.80 dollars and likely to double due to distance. Instructions will go to General Otis to free Spanish prisoners held by Filipinos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Quartermaster’s Department of the Army
Philippines
Islands
United States Army
War Department
Santiago
Otis
Isla de Cuba Reuoen Returns Home From Manila
Isla de Cuba, one of the Dewey sunk cruisers raised after Manila battle, started for Hong Kong under her own steam. The 1030 ton ship, 20 indicated hp, is commanded by Captain Whiting who relived Captain Glass of the Charleston, now home sick. Raleigh sails for home via Suez. In a prior altercation a Californian volunteer was stabbed and two natives shot dead. A Buenaventura fireman drowned after leaping from a launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Isla de Ee
Admira Dewey
Hlong F Kong
Whiting
Ronadnock
Glass
Charleston
Raleigh
Suez Canal
Buenaventura
Corsair Yacht Launched at Marvels Yard in Newburg
J Pierpont Morgan's large yacht Corsair was launched at Marvels yard in Newburg New York this morning Miss Louisa Morgan daughter of the banker christened the vessel amid ceremony and fanfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburg
N. Y
J. Pierpont Morgan
Marvel's Yard
Louisa Morgan
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