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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1898
Page
4
Refugees report appalling hunger in Havana with starving civilians and begging Spanish soldiers. Despite a two month blockade food slips in and the island’s rural wealth remains productive, suggesting mis management as a key factor alongside war.
The essay praises rising charity efforts that share summer pleasures with poor children and families. It notes programs like the Randidge fund excursions, country weeks, and a Long Island boys camp as advances in civilization, alongside free public baths, parks, and beaches. It concludes that private benevolence and municipal effort are expanding opportunities for relief during the hot season.
The coming harvest promises a bountiful year for U S farmers with crop reports steady or improving, no drop in demand or prices, and a history of record income and mortgage repayments. War impacts are minimal on agriculture, with broader national prosperity tied to farming success.
The article discusses U S guidance issued for the military command in the surrendered Cuban province of Santiago. It contrasts this with Spanish rule, praising modern justice and civic order to the Cuban people, and notes General Gar to be involved in a new approach.
The text argues that Santiago should be handed to guerrillas for looting, but the broader proclamation aims to establish justice and protect private rights. It pledges that Cuba’s inhabitants will learn many things they have not imagined before, signaling a shift toward orderly progress.
The piece argues that after victory in Cuba the United States must address famine sanitation and political governance. It highlights feeding 40 000 in Santiago and the need to relocate troops for health, manage Spanish prisoners, and supervise Cuban leaders andragents to ensure a just reconstruction.
The color sergeant Henry Alther of the Ninth Regiment writes home from before Santiago saying he and his unit can cope, praising refugees and hoping to be the first American to carry the Stars and Stripes into a captured city. He later achieves this, per despatches. A separate letter notes a tepid atmosphere and a passerby complains of a noisy piano across from a house. A Ball Crank correspondent criticizes streetcar routing on Columbus Avenue near ball grounds.
A wartime poem by ARTHUR E. LOCKER elevates the Red Cross nurse over battlefield heroes. It contrasts the nurse smoothing dying soldiers with the fame given to soldiers and the man behind the gun. The poem lauds the nurse for bearing wounds unseen and earning an immortal crown.
A child’s bonnet described in white organdy or muslin features a corded brim with four narrow lace rows and a plain gathered muslin crown flare. Long white ribbon streamers form a crown band and may flutter in the breeze or tie under the chin.
A recipe for rice surprise molded with seasoned cold meat and tomato sauce. Includes directions to steam one hour and serve with tomato sauce, followed by a tomato sauce recipe and a signature line for Amelia Adams at 15 Lee Street Cambridge Mass.
Grace Hemard engages to Fred Ranson, but on a long journey she falls for another man. She confesses to lingering love for Mr Goodwin in moonlit moments, yet resolves to honor her promised marriage with Fred. The community watches as she faces duty and desire, ending in a quiet wedding.
Justin S Morrill voted with Democrats for first time in long career. He was the only Republican to do so. Mrs Jane Marsh Parker in Rochester New York founded Fortnightly Ignorance Club opposing equal suffrage with Susan B Anthony as honorary member. In Independence Kansas Mary Gillard regains voice after prior loss caused by a bug crawling on her hand.
The East Boston School Committee voted 200000 to build a new high school and debated across salary scales for 1897 teachers. Dr Calderwood urged broad 20 percent cuts while Dr Fleischner objected. plans included renaming Eustis Street Primary the Albert Palmer School and limiting attendance to age six and up.
Standing committees for 1889 90 list chairmen and members for Accounts Annual report Courses of study and text books Evening schools Horace Mann School Hygiene and physical training Legislative matters New buildings Rules and regulations Salaries School houses Supplies Truant officers Normal High School and division committees chairmen elective Normal School High schools divisions one to nine and more indicate extensive allocation of duties to numerous members including Willard S Allen Francis L Coolidge James A McDonald Isaac F Paul Elizabeth C Keller Samuel H Calderwood A Lawrence Lowell William T Haton George W Anderson I Austin Bassett Thomas F Strange Archibald T Davison and others.
Dr. Calderwood objected to Dr. Fleischer’s appointment to the evening school committee, noting Fleischer had not attended meetings or visited the schools. The vote approved Fleischer 12 to 4 with four opponents, Anderson Gallivan Calderwood and Mrs Keller. Anderson moved that no member serve on both school houses and new buildings committees. Strange offered to resign from the new buildings committee, while remaining as schoolhouses chairman.
A congressional sub committee on postal affairs arrives to inspect the Boston post office and to outline hearings. Senator Loud, Senator Chandler, Moody, and W H Fleming plan an informal briefing on the pneumatic tube system, cancelling machines, carriers, and supernumerary staff. They note postal expenses and deficits and seek ideas on making the service self sustaining.
Mrs Mary A Dowling aged about 73 long time Brookline resident and widow of Martin Dowling died Monday evening at her daughter Mrs J J Lyons home in Boston after a stroke of apoplexy. She belonged to Immaculate Conception church and supported parish works. Survived by daughter and four sons Peter F Martin A George C and William H funeral Thursday from 63 East Newton Street at 8 15 am with high Mass at Immaculate Conception Church at 9 am.
The Boston Floating Hospital urges contributions of old cotton or linen cloth to supply daily needs for permanent patients. Donors may send materials to Mr. Tobey at 221 Columbus Avenue or to the Lend a Hand office at 14 Bedford Street, marked For the Boston Floating Hospital.
A few free scholarships will be awarded at Luray College Virginia to worthy young ladies seeking education and self support. Preference is given to orphans. For more information contact Rev H M Wharton D D Baltimore MD.
Bay State, converted into a hospital ship, is expected to be fully equipped by August 1 under the Volunte r Aid Association executive committee. Miss Mabel Simpkins reports steady deliveries from Cape Cod towns at the India Street store, while Burrill and Hoar contribute to medical and army hospital efforts.
Senator Hanna said he expects McKinley to be renominated and reelected. He claimed Republicans are united while Democrats are disorganized and without a clear issue. He criticized the Democratic party for its wartime conduct as un patriotic and said any comeback would hinge on anti McKinleyism.
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