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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1898
Page
4
A brief feature presents Motto with a mission focus, highlighting organizational goals and values. The article foregrounds guiding principles, community impact, and leadership aims, framing the motto as a beacon for future actions and outreach.
An editorial mocks Agoncillo for arguing Spain could not cede the Philippine Islands to the United States without inhabitants consent. It contends that realpolitik, not constitutional niceties, guides imperial actions and urges Aguinaldo to dispatch a more pragmatic representative.
The editorial urges Mayor Quincy for vetoing a police pay increase saying the city cannot afford the $212 400 raise amid a debt of 34 933 890 and high expenses. It argues the veto will stand and politics drove the earlier passage despite broad support.
The Typographical Union No. 13 of Boston marks its 50th year with praise for its influence. It lauds the group as well managed and educated, noting improvements in craft and fair relations with Boston newspapers. The Post extends best wishes for continued harmony between the union and local papers.
In Precinct 2 Ward 20 authorities acknowledge counting faults and harsh weather conditions. Delays and stiff fingers hinder vote tally as officers struggle with melting snow and inadequate shelter. One precinct officer collapses from the strain amid a tense election day scene.
After an eight hour shift at 4am, exhausted workers quit and moved the records to a private house for final footing and certification. The narrative reads like a chapter of Algerism, suggesting the city must not apply Camp Wikoff methods to its election procedures.
The piece argues that Supreme Court interpretations of the Fourteenth Amendment could grant citizenship to diverse groups, including nonproscribed Malays and Philippine Islanders. It warns of expansive citizenship benefiting Asiatic peoples and notes potential implications for U.S. policy in the Philippines under President McKinley.
President McKinley delivered a resonant speech before the Georgia Legislature praising national unity. He dismissed sectional bitterness, saluted both Confederate and Union soldiers, and urged fraternity as the nation’s anthem, drawing veterans to tears and underscoring the fading of Civil War divisions.
The Christmas Sunday Post will publish the words and music of a hymn titled Birth of the Child King, praised for sublime sentiment and high musical order. choir directors anticipate using it on Christmas Day.
A reader recalls Pope’s line about paradoxes and notes subway clocks misbehave in New England cold. He recalls a comic almanac verse about a new cutter and a girl’s consent, then recounts a man of 5 feet 0 inches and 340 pounds getting stuck at Scollay Square exit. He laughs as others help him out. Also an uncancelled 2-cent stamp on a light-draft check reveals small-town practice of using tax stamps at banks.
In a Washington Star verse the speaker rejects a boastful compliment about a friend. He prefers straightforward, earnest talk over sugar coated praise and vows to retreat when the self important man finally speaks.
The item surveys varied personages including Jules Verne's renamed real name Olehewitz and Warsaw origins, Joseph Choate as ambassador to England with Harvard debates record, Mme Bernhardt’s global engagements and Paris theatre venture, Uncle John Gowdy’s land purchase and growth to 400 acres, a General Shafter button raffle at a Wichita bazaar won by Marjorie Knorr, Mrs Munkacsy moving to Cologne for her husband’s asylum, and Senator Simon of Oregon described as the smallest senator with past tall predecessors.
Washington December 15 The Senate confirmed eight nominations including N B North of Massachusetts as a member of the Industrial Commission F W Peck of Illinois as commissioner general international exposition at Paris B D Woodward of New York as assistant commissioner general and IE Brackett of Maryland as secretary of the exposition
Messrs. McKenney and Waterbury announce their entire line of fine lamps globes chafing dishes and fireplace goods available at retail and wholesale prices through January 1st making them ideal holiday gifts for customers at No 8 Franklin Street.
A poor governess, Lillian, faces social tension in a wealthy house. Miss Isabel Morton schemes against her, threatening to cut Lillian’s hair. After the death of Grace, Lillian confronts Mr. Warde as he reveals his love and a future together.
A string of humorous quips from Puck and Life magazines plus classroom mishaps. A Detroit Free Press note recalls a fire drill miscue where a pupil jokes about suing the insurance company. A Poly graduate may become a lawyer or journalist as Brooklyn Life notes a clever gender word form reply about a feminine of stag.
Funeral for Thomas Keliher, longtime foreman for John H W McCaffrey, was held yesterday at Br Joseph's Church at 9 am. He resided at 6 Auburn Street and belonged to the Thomas Francis Meagher Literary Association. Interment followed at a nearby cemetery with pallbearers named including Peter Clark, Peter Dolan, Owen O’Toole, John Scanlon, and J Calvert.
Mrs. Ida Packer and her five children, the eldest seven, live in destitution after their tailor husband failed to provide for a month. Rent is unpaid and eviction looms as three children are sick and Mrs. Packer is unable to work. She has nine years of marriage and pleads for food and aid.
Henry A. Rice of Denny, Rice & Co. wool commission merchants died at his Marlboro Street home aged 82 from old age. Born in Boston, he joined Denny & Co. in 1849, later forming Denny, Rice & Gardner, with Daniel Denny and Henry J. Gardner. Gardner became governor, then left the firm. Rice held leadership roles in banking as director and president of icenely Jets Bank and served on the Massachusetts Loan and Trust Company board. He leaves a widow and one son Henry A. Jr.
Mr B F Dutton leads business men on Tremont Street in urging the General Court to authorize replacing surface streetcar tracks on Tremont between Boylston and Scollay and on Boylston between Park and Tremont. The Dec 2 meeting will plan petitions and a public briefing before the Legislature.
The American Tin Plate Company with capital 50 million dollars filed articles of incorporation in Trenton New Jersey. Authorized 20 million dollars of 7 percent cumulative preferred stock and 30 million dollars of common stock share voting power. Objects cover tin and steel sheet products with broad global manufacturing rights. Ninety-two percent of manufacturers joined at start. remaining eight percent soon followed.
The annual dinner of the Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts occurs at Quincy House on Monday evening Dec 19. Speakers will discuss imperialism. A reception runs from 6 to 7, dinner to follow. Invited: John R. Thayer John S. Fitzgerald Henry F. Naphen Charles S. Hamlin Josiah Quincy John W. Corcoran and P A Collins.
General John R. Brooke testified before the war investigating board that volunteer troops at Camp Thomas were poorly equipped but most orders were promptly followed. He rejected allegations of filthy conditions and praised the commissary department as well supplied, noting only the problem of overdelivery.
Edward P Bordman, four year Melrose town clerk, died at his Cottage Street home from a lung abscess. Born in 1844 in Laconia New Hampshire he joined the First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery at the Civil War start. He later worked for the War Department and Navy paymaster's office at Charlestown. He was a prominent Mason and led Hugh de Payens Commandery in 1894.
To the Editor of the Post Sir Paul Jones Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution thanks the Boston Post for giving much of its space to the report of the patriotic exercises Tuesday evening. Marion H. Brazier founder December 14 1888.
The Eliot School Association held its annual meeting and dinner at Young's Hotel. Speeches were given by retiring president William H. Wille and several honored guests. Arthur C. Wiggin was elected president and a slate of directors, officers, and trustees was announced for the coming year.
The Brimmer School Association requests names of past members or graduates who served in the U S army or navy during the Spanish American War. Contact C R Spear at 419 Tremont St Boston with details on branch ship regiment and any available information.
A testimonial from M. B. Dastien of Atlanta Georgia claims a severe contagious skin ailment was cured in under two months using Cuticura Ointment Soap and Resolvent after costly treatments by physicians failed. Confirmation witnesses include J G Ahern J P Fulton County. Date of affidavit appears October 1997.
A 125 year old commemoration of the Boston Tea Party begins with a St. Andrew's Lodge meeting at Union Street Green Dragon Tavern. Patriots led by Paul Revere include Benjamin Lincoln and John Hancock, while Tories hiss outside. The rally ends with tea dumped into Griffin's Wharf, as marchers head home through King Street.
The notice warns that today is the final mailing day for letters and parcels to Europe for Christmas. Mail sent to board the steamers Umbria or Champagne from New York by Saturday morning will likely arrive by Christmas. France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Egypt, British India on Champagne. Great Britain, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, Greece, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Russia on Umbria. Mail must reach Boston by 3:29 PM, with extended reception until 8:00 PM for some destinations.
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