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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1899

Page

4

Boston Fans Demonstrate Enduring Respect for Secretary Long

John D. Long receives loud public tributes in Boston during the presidential visit. Citizens praise his leadership of the Navy Department, noting historic naval achievements and Massachusetts pride in a native son and his crisis-time administrative work.

Boston Secretary Long Mechanic Hall Representatives State House Taft Massachusetts Long

Boston urged to back state regulation of telephone

Editorial argues Boston should support state supervision of the telephone industry. It notes the city spends nearly $100,000 annually on service, benefits from franchises without taxes, and often receives no reciprocal municipal concessions seen in other cities. It urges official city representation at the coming hearing to curb rate extortion.

Boston

Boston Visitors Farewell Shows Warm Hospitality for McKinley

Boston residents extend cordial reception to President McKinley while remaining firmly anti imperialist. They praise his sincerity and hope for future dialogue on other issues, despite their ongoing territorial expansion skepticism.

McKinley Washington Boston New England

France Faces Political Turmoil After Faure's Sudden Death

The article notes the heightened panic among France's excited public as the sudden death of President Faure triggers fears of a constitutional crisis and a shaky government. It describes how crises are blown out of proportion by a volatile populace.

France Faure Republic

French Republic Survives Political Unrest After Faure

The Elysee remains center stage as France faces political volatility with past presidents’ resignations and coup rumors. The death of Faure quiets rather than escalates tensions, and the Versailles Congress is expected to choose a successor without major drama.

Paris French Republic Grevy Elysee Faure Casimir-Perier

The Weakness of the Trusts and the Path to Competition

A historical critique of industrial combinations argues trusts overcapitalize and falter under panic. It cites Standard Oil as a model of disciplined pricing and product improvement, while urging producers to focus on market competition rather than stock manipulation.

Standard Oil Trust Standard Oil

Observant Citizene Notes Local Affairs and Travel

The column reports William F. Fitzgerald’s return from Lakewood New Jersey in good health and a copper stock surge. It notes McKinley’s praise of the subway, plans for an Eastern Yacht Club house, and underlines readings from Wellesley College and Playgoers' Club leadership. Also mentions weather impacts on oranges, a record European mail shipment, and a tempestuous Smyrna voyage.

Richard Mansfield Ticket Frenzy Ends In Clever Refund Tale

A amused tale from Indianapolis describes three clerks who pooled $2.20 to see Richard Mansfield. They share one ticket for four acts, arrange splits at the bar, and a rustic buys the club ticket for $2.50 after the final act, netting a full refund to all.

Richard Mansfield Indianapolis James Cincinnatus Mansfield

Aguinaldo urged to bow to changing conditions in Manila

Poem-like muse mocks Aguinaldo and Otis with calls to yield, soften stance, and “be a Yankee now” as the Manila situation shifts. phrase Joe Done appears as sign-off.

Aguinaldo Aggie Otis Manila

Notable Donations and Cultural Notes in Kenosha and Europe

Simmons pledges one million dollars to Kenosha Wisconsin for a new public library and stocks it with twenty five thousand volumes. Dr Georg Brandes refuses to lecture in Berlin over Danish resistance to Prussia, while Judge Peter S Grosscup rises in the U S Circuit Court. Oscar Blumenthal leads German playwriting. Johann Strauss junior debuts an operetta The Cat and the Mouse amid family tensions over his career in law.

Strauss Johann Edouard Theatre An der Wien

Quips and Quirky Lines From Early 20th Century Papers

A collage of humorous brief lines from papers like Chicago Tribune and Philadelphia North American. Jests range from a missing correspondent to a vegetarian soldier, a misheard courtroom remark, and a betrothal question, reflecting lighthearted social satire from the era.

Bilford Chicago Tribune War Board Philadelphia Detroit Free Press George Ethel Brooklyn Chicago

Harold Mannering's Love Wins Through Unconventional Plan

The tale recounts Mrs. Mannering's scheme to pair Harold with Ethel Grey to curb his study neglect. Harold grows studious and falls in love, learning the true meaning of love. The couple gains his mother's blessing and plans a future together.

Harold Mannering Harold Ethel Grey Miss Grey Mrs. Mannering Mr. Mannering Ethel Little One

Short Story Contest Rules for Post Prizes

The Post announces weekly prizes for Original Short Stories with ten dollars for first, five for second, and two dollars each for four others. Winners named in Sunday Post. Entries must be 700 to 1000 words, typed single side, full name and address, prepaid return postage, only women may enter, and manuscripts to Short Story Editor by mail.

Post the Post

The Boston Stage Roundup of Plays and Casts

Theater notes from Boston theater season listing multiple engagements in New York Philadelphia and London bound ventures. Helen Lord to go to London for The Belle of New York while various acts including Annie Buckley and Dan Daly perform in Boston shows and upcoming Shenandoah to star Maurice Barrymore and Mary Hampton with 200 cast and 50 horses.

Helen Lord Salvation Army Museum London Minnie Palmer Proctor’s New York Rose Pompon Annie Buckley Willer Mary Jane George Gies B. F. Keith Massachusetts General Hospital Robert Taber Mr. Irving John Philip Sousa Boston Mr. Sousa Abraham Lincoln Castle Square Theatre Company Three Musketeers Bill Nye Johnny Grand Opera House Boyle Graham Holmes Dixon Charles Migley Elnar Hale Bowdoin Square Theatre Wood Park Theatre Grace Gaylor Clark Mabell Eaton Fanchon Cambell Frank Mordaunt Dan Collyer George Ober W. H. Pascoe Frank Lyman Richard Nesmith Dan Daly Richard Mansfield Hollis Street Theatre Katherine Gray Roxane Corporal Tremont Theatre Washington Howard Troja James Richmond Glenroy Eddie Hill Antoinette Cyr Harry Sadie Fields Craig Bill Will M. Cressy Blanche Dayne Denman Thompson Old Homestead Charles E. Grapewin Anna Chance Rossow Keith's Enoch Austin & Stone George W. Monroe Aunt Bridget Columbia Theatre First Regiment May Kempest al D. Weston Joseph H. Finocchiaro H. J. Harding House of the Angel Guardian Robert G. Ingersoll Boston Theatre Miss Aus der Ohe Steinert Hall Banda Rossa Music Hall John J. McNally Jacob Litt Maurice Barrymore Mary Hampton Shenandoah Uncle Sam's Domain

Dr Bull's Cough Syrup touted as cure for sore throat

An advertisement promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as an age cure for sore throat or broochitis. The copy markets the remedy as a universal tonic with claims of quick relief and health benefits.

Tremont Temple and Nearby Churches Sunday Services

A roundup of Sunday religious events across Tremont Temple and nearby churches including morning and evening sermons by Rev. George C. Lorimer and other pastors, temperance services, Sunday schools, and musical programs with multiple speakers and ensembles.

Tremont Temple George C. Lorimer D. D Temple Organ C. N. Allen E. B. Earle John B. Gough C. P. Jameson George 8. Bennett William G. Harris Frederick W. Bancroft W. S. Sargent A. R. Mackusick Berkeley Temple Eer Charles A. Dick Oerni D. D. Christian Endeavor Macy Rubenstein Gordon Methodist

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