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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1898

Page

6

Grippe Epidemic Engulfs Washington Departments

Secretary Hay left the State Department at noon with grippe already widespread in the department. Secretary Atlee and Assistant Secretary Cridler are sick, and Assistant Secretary Allen of the Navy reports continued posting with effort amid a similar illness. Many subordinate officials and employees are on the sick list.

Washington Hay State Department Grippe Department Atlee Cridler Aillen Navy Department Long

Teller Seeks New Lands as States and Power to Govern

In a December session Senator Teller argues the United States should extend rights and governance over new territories including Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines. He asserts the nation holds sovereign power to govern acquired lands and urges self government for inhabitants as soon as feasible. He warns of distrust among Americans but envisions eventual self rule for these possessions.

Tron Senator Teller United States Teller Spain Cuba Spone Asiatic Porto Rico Philippines Atem England India

Grippe Returns To Boston In Gentle Invader

The grippe returns to Boston with a quiet spread through Back Bay and a triple decker, prompting doctors to advise consulting physicians and using sterilized handkerchiefs. Dr Durgin notes the illness is germ-based and highly contagious with no public statement on treatment beyond quinine and precautions to isolate and disinfect.

Back Bay Board of Health Lagrippe Boston Durgin New York Hill Grippe

My Clothier’s Christmas Opens New Furnishings Dept

Bernard M. Wolf’s My Clothier marks a landmark Christmas with a new furnishing department and a retooled layout. Santa displays fill the Washington Street window while the fourth floor houses diagonal suits and the ground floor expands the hat department.

My Clothier Bernard M. Wolf Mr. Wolf Santa Claus Santa Washington Street

Osgood's Carnival of Christmas Bar Gains Display

The U Ki Osgood Company of Boston showcases holiday furnishings at 744 756 Washington Street with desks, chairs, rockers, tables, rugs, lamps and more at small-profit prices. Buyers receive a costly souvenir this week and the window display is praised for novelty and elegance. Fitchburg railroad offers reduced round trip tickets for Christmas vacation travel from Dec 4 to 24 with return validity through Jan 12, 1899.

U. Ki. Osgood Company Boston Washington Street Osgood’s Fitchburg Hoosac Tunnel

Metropolitan Clothing sale doubles dollar value on winter wear

The Metropolitan Clothing Manufacturing Company at 176 Washington Street advertises a limited time sale of men's and boys winter overcoats suits and outerwear claiming the purchasing power of the dollar is doubled. Customers may see garments cut and made on site with options for measurements at a small added cost and seek bargains for Christmas gifts or future needs.

Metropolitan Clothing Manufacturing Company Washington Street New England Boston Post

North American Insurance Company directors re-elected

At the annual stockholders meeting 1439 shares were represented and a new slate sought control. Eugene F. Patridge, Charles H. Parker, John C. Howe, William G. Peek, Kilby Page, Charles E. Morrison, Silas Pierce and Charles E. Macullar were chosen directors. At a later directors meeting Patridge and Macullar were re elected as president and secretary.

North American Insurance Company Eugene FE. Patridge Charles Henry Parker John C. Howe William G. Peek Kilby Page Charles KE. Morrison Silas Pierce Charles E. Macullar Iwugene KE. Patridge Charles KE. Macullar

Boston Druggist Association Dines at Youne's

The Boston Druggist Association gathered last evening at Youne's with twenty members present. G. H. Ingraham presided. An engaging address on Jamaica by G. B. Ei. Bravado was delivered to the group.

Boston Druggist Association Youne’s G. H. Ingraham Jamaica G. B. Ei. Bravado

Crowded Market Scenes Amid Holiday Rain at Faneuil Hall

Rain dampened turnout in downtown markets yet crowds pressed through Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. Stalls glowed with colored lights and ribbons while vendors displayed huge meat cuts outside, drawing visitors amid festive activity and glass showcases.

Faneuil Hall Quincy Market Quincey Alyi Kentr

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Hay, Long Allen DR. Durgin Dis Beacon Pharmacy Bromfield Street Odentine Posner School Street Newman H. Newman Appleton Appleton Shoes Ginter Grocery Company Union and Elm Streets Ginter Tremont Eliot Chamberlain Richardson Cigar Company Post Badger W. B. Badger & Co Portland Street Thorp & Martin Co Milk Street St. Clair Beeman Winter Streets Pabst Higgins’ Oyster House Court Street Higgins Beardsley Armour Mumm Ferguson J. B B. S. Ferguson Albany Street Shield Russells Tea C. We. Russell & Co Grocers Lowell Jlay John, Haynes & Co Piano & Organ Co Tremont Street Arand LA Grippe Osgood Doin Square Theatre DR. Jekyll MR. Hyde L. Snader Carl Fey D. J. Gaylord W. FF. Canfield Mark Kent Maurice Darcy Edwin RR. Philips Gertrude Lovering Jessie Villars Florence Hale Jermon Burlesquers Crackajack Stewart al Wilson Tom Mcintosh Mile Aimee Healys Ward Brown Hughes Hughes Zoe Matthews Boston Druggists Dine Malaga California Tremont Theatre Blanche Walsh Melbourne Masdowell Fanny Davenport Sardoun Antony and Cleopatra Fedora Stuart Stuart Rooobssoor Frank ©. Bangs Theo. Babcock Harold Russell Geo, Paunecefort Wniaef Francis Eli the Medder Stuart Robs Maude Granger Gertrude Perry Marguerite Tate Byurrouchs Rivaudeville Chas. W. Miller Frank Waller Madison Square Garden Four Cohans Varieties Charles Case Webb and Hassan Ethel Levy Ausrey Boucicault Oxford Prana Tremont St Daly David Belasco Boston Theatre Lugone Mtpixins Vis Skinner Wilton Lackaye Vernes Clarges Ffolliott Paget Esie Leslie Thomas Jefferson Willian Jeferson Joseph Jefferson, Jr Inees Sean Joss' S Charles Frohman William Gillette Hollis Isaac B. Rich IT. Teleatre Mr. N.C. Coodwin Maxine Elliott Nathan Hale Eve Comedy Park Theatre Lugene Tompkins Matinee Tod KE. Rice Fanny Rice Opera House Trenant J. Carter Paul Gilmore Freedom Theatre Cor Dover Sts Waris Knickerbocker Bur Columbia Matiness Timati Lidar Cary Play Cross
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