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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1898
Page
6
The regiments entered service in full strength but left with decimated ranks and unmatched losses of field officers. Their Cuban service surpassed any other volunteer group, and their return will fortify Massachusetts militia. War experience and camp discipline will benefit state forces.
A severe early winter blizzard sweeps Boston and the northeastern states. The storm blocks streetcars and travel, cripples telegraphs, and cuts railroad and sea links. Shipping damage and possible loss of life are anticipated, with full estimates pending.
The text contrasts War Department and Navy reports during the Spanish American War. It highlights General Ludington’s critique of clothing tents and staffing as problems, arguing the War Department was unready while the Navy began preparations in January. It condemns executive unpreparedness and excuses of difficulties.
The War Secretary is expected to recommend enlisting native troops for tropical posts after the Spain settlement. He favors early discharge of volunteers, with some units like the Fifth Massachusetts allowed to complete terms. Health concerns and imperial costs drive the push toward regulars and colonial staffing.
The article argues territorial growth should remain continental and warns annexation risks moral and economic costs. It contrasts trade driven by enterprise with imperial acquisitions and critiques McKinley’s Philippines agenda as unhealthy to American genius.
The Observant Citizen recounts a major winter storm turning Boston streets into delays and stalled trains near Mansfield while noting the blizzard's mixed effects. It praises the Common’s beauty, mentions Maverick House’s transfer to Albert Geiger, and recalls Faneuil Hall’s historic weather vane as a symbol tied to local lore.
A Washington Star poem in dialect critiques labor and race, extolling laziness as a pastime while contrasting white workers and Black men. The piece humorously defends an easy life and mocks white employers, noting age indifference and the value of leisure over toil.
A collage of short humorous lines and trenchant remarks pulled from Detroit Free Press Chicago Record Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph Chicago Now and Puck. The samples include jokes about golf Wagner music engagement proposals and literary clubs with character based banter and social observation.
Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal once Sir Donald Smith rose from an er rand boy to found and lead the Canadian Pacific railway. Louis N Parker the English playwright started as a composer and is praised as a Wagner advocate. Rumors place Lord Kitchener as Cape Governor General of South Africa with Sir Alfred Mills slated to succeed Cromer in Egypt. The youngest navy chaplain is Frederick C Brown, 25, aboard the Iowa headed to Manila after serving as pastor in Middleboro Massachusetts.
The Post menu prize of for last week is awarded to Mrs Addie Goddard of 159 Diunnewell Street Newton. Her menu was published Friday November 26.
A historic description outlines a new gown with a bolero edged front and chiffon ruffles. It features bare shoulders under a high collar, elbow sleeves with ribbons, a waist trimmed with side ruffles, and a white satin belt tied into a bow at the right side.
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