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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1898
Page
4
Morro presents a dual feature contrasting a humane mission approach against a stricter, forceful stance titled Without a Muzzle. The program explores responsibility, policy, and advocacy themes through vivid scenes and expert commentary.
The Post denounces sensational but false reporting on the Maine catastrophe. It asserts readers deserve accurate, rapid facts and condemns sensationalism as undignified and unpatriotic, warning against papers that profit from fake stories.
Frances E. Willard died after a brief illness at fifty eight. She began as an educator and journalist in Chicago before dedicating most of her life to reform with the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, shaping temperance and moral progress worldwide.
The article argues the wreck in Havana Harbor may keep the cause of the Maine disaster a mystery. It weighs torpedo, mine, internal explosion, or external device theories and calls for thorough government examination, potentially raising and docking the hull to uncover facts. The piece cautions certainty may never be achieved.
An Arkwright Club airing in Washington reviews Congressman Lovering’s proposal to authorize Congress to fix manufacturing hours nationwide. Southern mill owners oppose limits, likening them to curtailing freedom, while Massachusetts mills warn an eight hour law could wreck local industry. The piece questions whether federal action would unify or worsen labor standards across the country.
A reader asks if Congress would ensure safety under future labor laws, signaling concern over protection and enforcement. The inquiry reflects anxiety about how such laws might affect workers and employers in the evolving regulatory landscape.
A Boston editorial opposes a City Council consent clause for acts affecting the city. It argues that only a direct popular referendum can truly reflect the people’s will, criticizing the current aldermanic setup as variable and prone to political horse-trading. The piece urges sending such matters straight to the voters for a definitive decision.
The Observant Citizen discusses Captain Dugan’s past during Mobile Bay, rail conductors’ reforms, fines for street car offences, and local finance. It notes the Maine affair mood, surgery of autocratic bosses, a $40,000 firemen fund, and growing Sportsmen’s Association membership. Also mentions Captain Sigsbee, elevator fatalities, Mayor Curtis shaved look, and Daly’s theatre wild enthusiasm.
Li Hung Chang marks another birthday with high officials at the An-whei Club while Herbert Spencer remains frail in Brighton. Sven Hedin visits Paris with Swedish and Norwegian ministers and Prince Roland Bonaparte, receiving a commemorative medal. Robert Taylor of Scarva nears 114, serves as postmaster and merchant. Charism Villiers tale links £150,000 bequests to Rev Montague Villiers and another son of Bishop Villiers as per Westminster Gazette.
Marjorie, a talkative girl in Foxboro, receives a cruelly shaded valentine and a second surprise from her brother Tom. Arthur Robbins confesses he sent a joke valentine not realizing its impact, and Marjorie later learns Tom sent the frightening card. The trio reconciles as Marjorie and Arthur marry, noting the prank helped reveal her bold lover.
A collage of humorous exchanges from era papers includes jests about marriage and engagement gifts. In Chicago a woman notes repeated efforts without a husband, Yonkers mocks engagements, Detroit hints at doom, and Tit-Bits records playful banter over valentines and gifts.
The fragment lists daily meal items including breakfast with oranges rolled oats cream sugar and fish balls, bread, hot Graham Gems and coffee. Dinner features clear soup roast lamb mashed potatoes brown gravy succotash and coffee. Supper includes whipped cream cold sliced lemon hot biscuits and butter apple pie tea and gelatine dessert. The note is signed by Miss Mary V Donovan of 16 Bower Street.
Lincoln Spring Water from Saratoga is described as the best table water in America and abroad. Though recently discovered, it is noted as the most popular table water ever known.
Senators clash over immediate investigation into the Maine disaster. Mason urges rapid inquiry and a $200 million appropriation to defend honor, while Wolcott resists haste. Debate highlights Cuba policy and calls for Congress to reveal the truth behind the Maine catastrophe.
Senators Warren Lodge Mason Hawley Hale and Bacon discuss the Maine disaster with calls for a full naval inquiry and a bronze tablet memorial in Statuary Hall to honor sailors who perished in Havana Harbor aboard the battleship Maine. The debate centers on truth, accountability, and national resolve amid a looming war crisis.
The funeral of Mrs. Nathaniel H Taylor wife of Boston collector was held at the family home on West Brookline Street at 1 pm yesterday A simple service included scripture readings and prayer led by Rev John D Pickles with male quartet hymns Pallbearers were John B Wright Albert Cottle Captain W S Dolliver and William O Taylor Burial was private in Mt Hope Cemetery family lot
A Music Hall afternoon recital featured Eugene Ysaye violin Jean Gerardy cello and Raoul Pugno piano. The hall was full with many standing and recalls after nearly every number. Carlos Sobrino provided excellent accompaniment.
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