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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post presents a stance as a representative Democratic paper of New England. The publication emphasizes independence and forthright reporting without fear or concessions to outside influence.
The article discusses whether the Maine’s destruction was caused by an internal explosion or an external torpedo. It notes underwater hull exploration could settle the question and outlines Spain’s potential responsibility if a torpedo attack were proven. It also mentions Alaska governance reforms as Congress acts this session.
The town should assist families of the firemen who died on duty and those from the Maine disaster. The people’s tribute, given openly and generously, is the most honorable pension, inspiring public spirit and loyalty beyond government action.
The current Congress shows signs of action on Alaska legislation. A bill already passed by the House and now before the Senate would extend homestead laws to Alaska, authorize railroad construction, regulate wagon roads and tramways, and establish related rules.
A legislative committee probing Massachusetts cotton manufacturing failed to gain key facts in New Bedford due to lacking authority. Experts say broader powers to subpoena papers and compel testimony could reveal salaries and other bottom-line details, affecting industrial interests.
A Lexington representative introduces a disinterested tribunal to resolve telephone charge disputes. The piece argues the bill is reasonable, non punitive, and beneficial to both public and telco interests, urging company support and broader regulation parity with gas and electric utilities.
The Observant Citizen covers Mrs. Hetty Green’s Boston visit and a missing maid incident in Albany. It notes Massachusetts figures in Washington appointments and remarks on Boston’s reception of crime stories. It also mentions a perpetual almanac compiled by former Justice Joseph P Bradley and a licensing idea for amateur photographers. Brown returns from Seattle describing Klondike conditions and East peasant sympathy.
A poem recalls a cello’s tremor stirring mournful memories in faces. Despair and ill fortune echo through each observer as music reveals inner fears. One person alone bears a marked inner flame, leaving every face altered by the moment.
Russell Gooding suspects his wife Emily of secret meetings with a stranger. He discovers only later that the mystery centers on her false teeth and a dentist named Dr. Atwood. The couple quarrels over the reveal, but the truth ends with Mrs. Gooding’s guarded life continued.
Miss Marion Appleton daughter of General and Mrs Francis H Appleton wed Mr Tarrant Putnam King at Emmanuel Church Newbury Street Boston. The ceremony attracted a large Boston society crowd with many debutantes in fashionable gowns and hats. The Right Reverend officiant led the service.
Washington Feb 17 The Spanish government officially disclaims the reflections in the De Lome letter and says the incident is closed Minister Dupuy de Lome submitted his resignation which was accepted before the matter reached Washington The note asserts Spain does not share criticisms of the United States president and that it supports its commercial aims and tariff changes in the Antilles and treaty plans by mutual resolve Rev William Lawrence and Rev Leighton Parks
A large group of young men gathered at the Young Men's Christian Union parlors for their monthly reception. An enjoyable program featured mandolin and guitar music by W. J. Johnson W. T. Slackley J. R. Byram and Robert G. Pray S. G. Danforth with instruments. William H. Lincoln of State street Boston an interested life member gave a brief talk on Commercial Growth.
Four injured as an electric car collision on North Main street in Providence involves a large van owned by Patrick Grady and another car. The crash left several others badly shaken and both vehicles partially wrecked.
Miss Mary T. Clarke and James F. McKenna wed at St Augustine Church parochial residence in South Boston. Rev John McKenna of Lowell officiated. Dr E P McKenna served as best man and Miss Mary C Clarke was bridesmaid. A large reception followed at the bride’s home before the couple departed for their honeymoon.
Bottled at the spring and sold only by the Lincoln Spring Co in Saratoga Springs New York. For sale by grocers druggists and dealers in mineral waters. Boston office 47 Cornhill.
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