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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post, voice of the Democratic party in New England, calls for renewed political accountability and representative governance across the region. It argues for stronger electoral participation and policy that reflects local needs.
The author argues the Spanish treaty should be debated openly in the Senate after the holiday recess. He stresses the purchase of an Asiatic archipelago is unwelcome and notes the treaty largely follows protocol except for this feature. He urges public discussion with doors open, asserting transparency serves the American people.
General Merritt argues there is little room for labor in the Philippines and that profits will flow to wealthy developers using cheap native labor. Critics counter that American workers gain little from expansion while taxes may exceed trade benefits, predicting limited labor demand from annexation.
The piece warns that combinations in restraint of trade funded by tariffs threaten government stability. It argues trusts profit while the public pays through inflated prices, estimating about 1.0 billion dollars yearly, and asserts only political action can curb monopoly before broader industry falls under control within two years.
At a Democratic banquet Hon. Charles S. Hamlin and Congressman-elect Naphen denounced the Republican administration’s Philippine policy. Hamlin argued a treaty not ratified is not law and warned of constitutional conflicts and rising future government costs. Naphen cautioned against imperial ventures and predicted costs would exceed profits.
The readable fragment suggests a discussion of labor's stance on a specific side or issue in American history, contrasting right side alignment with labor support and signifying a broader political or social debate.
A reader questions the Dingley act’s revenue and cites Treasury tables to show that imports and internal taxes did not cover government costs including pensions, debt interest, and war expenses. The article argues the deficit persisted despite rising customs revenue and war taxes.
The veteran pastor emeritus of Shawmut Congregational Church preached last Sabbath recalling past days. An anecdote about Admiral Dewey and Lieutenant Hobson relates public demonstrations and social attention. The piece also mentions antique firearms in a West End store window and Edison’s phonograph anecdote involving a Massachusetts man cured by mineral waters.
Rana of the governor’s staff returns from Georgia where he toured the Fighth Regi ment camp praising the organization as an honor to the state. Congressman Walker reports campaign expenses totaling 286.16. His opponent Thayer spent 485. Captain Borchgrevink’s expedition begins for Antarctic regions from Hobart. John H. P. Sheridan accepts a Cuba postal job offering 1400 per year, with no incidental expense allowance. E G Hill, known as Mr Williams the Astor House detective, stays a few days at Young’s Hotel in Boston.
Frances Fulton exposes Edward Green with a bold confrontation at Fulton & Fulton. She fires him after discovering his abuse of workers and his disloyalty, then walks away from a proposed match. The notice hints at a wedding soon between Robert Fulton Jr and Frances, adopted daughter of John Fulton, while staff gossip surrounds Carol Brown and Lottie Nelson.
A verse from Everett Massachusetts by Charles J. Biggie remarks on a politician's behavior before and after election. It contrasts warm street greetings and attentive listening with post election busyness and distant indifference to the toiling class.
A decorative needle-case is crafted from two card-board panels clad in flowered silk with blue silk beneath. Narrow ribbons join the panels, allowing the case to open from either side. A white wool needle flap slips under the ribbons, closing and reopening as needed, a novel feature highlighted in The Latest.
A collection of humorous exchanges features a Teddy who seeks everything he wants and a sailor told his uniform will feel big once tried on. A misfit octogenarian joke and a tailor’s quip about fit appear alongside a Chicago visitor boasting Mayflower pride and a florist business misfit.
The Howard National Bank faces steep losses with only about twenty five cents on the dollar for shareholders after a 97 1 4 purchase price. A National Shawmut review showed deposits shrank from 2.5 million to 400 thousand. $209 thousand cash remained and a $200,009 loan from the National Bank of the Republic helped depositors. Two more banks voted to liquidate, the National Revere with a 50 percent dividend and the Manufacturers' National Bank with a 2 1/2 percent dividend. the North National Bank dividend is payable on demand.
Inspector Waters says General Manager McLeod is in Cuba and the bank may open Havana and other branches to handle the Cuban Electric Company of New Jersey project. He notes the bank is not part of any syndicate and can extend business abroad, unlike U S national banks.
In Cambridge court a second case under the Board of Health east expectorating ordinance went to trial. Anthony Zarrell is accused of spitting repeatedly on a Boston street car from Harvard Square during a cold. The conductor recorded his name after multiple notices were ignored. Zarrell sought a continuance to Wednesday. The earlier case against a different defendant ended in acquittal, with the judge signaling potential punishment if repeated.
United States Senator Kenney's fate remains undecided as the jury, after more than seventy hours out, was discharged by Judge Bradford at 4:30 this afternoon without reaching a verdict. The Cambridge Club program in Young's featured Col Embury P. Clark and Gen William A. Bancroft discussing volunteer life, militia reorganization, and lessons from the recent war.
The Democratic Common Council caucus called to nominate a president failed to reach a quorum, with 18 members present, delaying until next Monday. Leaders aim to solidify support and pursue a united front while denying any alarm over the setback.
The 999th Artillery Association held its annual dinner at the Crawford last evening with about fifty attendees. Speeches were delivered by Alderman Presho, the Hon. Gd. N. Swallow, and several association members.
Inquiry at the State Department clarified that compensation for Paris peace commission members and officers is a presidential prerogative. Officials say no plans have been indicated and view it as unlikely any member will receive nearly 199000 dollars for service.
Judge Bradley overruled the demurrer in the Knights of Labor conspiracy case in Washington court. The District Assembly members are charged with conspiring to injure a local tradesman by pressuring him over wagon orders. The court held a malicious conspiracy to impoverish or ruin a trade is indictable as common law.
London December 19 Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman is expected to become the new leader of the Liberal party in the House of Commons. He will take the place just vacated by Earl Harcourt in the party leadership.
The new leader, a 62 year old Scotchman, is described as shrewd and daring with diplomatic experience. He has served thirty years in Parliament representing Stirling in Scotland.
The Grand Army Club met at the United States Hotel with President George H. Innis presiding. Members discussed plans for the next national encampment in Philadelphia.
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