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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1898
Page
4
Washington issued a statement accusing deficiencies in Massachusetts for the second volunteer call. Adjutant-General Dalton shows Massachusetts actually enrolled 1209 more troops than the quota, despite delays from the first call. The state defends its record, noting a tradition of exceeding duty.
The writer argues General Toral should be honored, not punished, for surrendering Santiago to American forces, noting the legal and moral complexities of military discipline and comparing it to ancient and modern cases of leaders taking responsibility for defeat. He praises Toral as sane and brave, suggesting a Madrid monument.
The United States contemplates transporting twenty five thousand Spaniards plus officers and men from Santiago to Cadiz with free passage and meals. Bids range from one and a half million to $885,000 with a Philadelphia firm cited. The aim is to move the prisoners efficiently, ideally via the Spanish line, ending the affair harmoniously.
The article argues that delays are unacceptable and urges General Miles to proceed with the Porto Rico expedition to secure the island before peace negotiations. It describes Porto Rico as rich, densely populated, and valuable, noting it lacks yellow fever and would bolster national interests.
The speaker argues Cuba is a ripe possession to fall into our hands and should be taken at once for its usefulness, framing the move as necessary despite accompanying sacrifice and distress.
The column argues German interference in the Philippines is met with Dewey's firmness and cautious German diplomacy. It notes German born Americans loyalty, a proposed gift of a battleship from Indiana Germans, and Berlin press signals that German public opinion may favor the United States. It concludes the United States can handle the situation.
An editorial warns that delays in awarding army shoe contracts while funds are raised for soldiers erode public confidence. It cites past contract scandals and urges Washington quartermaster officials to avoid favoritism and ensure fair procurement during the war.
Madrid announces a possible peace suit amid delays and distrust. The analyst warns Spain could face costly outcomes if it dawdles, noting US gains in Cuba and the Philippines and the risk of losing new colonies and home ports. Sugasta is viewed as favoring a rapid settlement.
Joseph J. Buckley, Modjeska's former manager, seen in town and praised for rapid progress in theatrical management. Complaints about worn run boards on Boston Elevated open cars cited along with a call for rubber facing to prevent falls. Also notes on a misinterpreted dentistry exam headline, a Havana bank venture, and provisional bank grants for Porto Rico amid peace talks.
The column lauds Judge George D. Alden of the Middleboro District Court as a strong appointee of Governor Russell. It notes his solid record on the bench, his commitment to law, and his status among promising Plymouth county lawyers amid local political chatter.
Lucy C Weiss recounts Edith Ray and John Dixon in Bentville high school. A class prophecy predicts their futures, but a breakup rumor tests them. Years later a Klondike picnic leads Edith to realize her true love, and both confess. The prophecy comes true as they unite.
A local paper invites women readers to submit original short stories for weekly prizes of 10 dollars for the best and 5 dollars for the second best with four consolation awards. Manuscripts must be 700 to 1000 words, single sided, with full name and address, prepaid return postage, and mailed folded to the Short Story Editor.
A grandmother or grandparent figure recounts a veteran tale told by a grandfather about leading gallant men. The speaker and Sue hear how battles were won and how plans might change if granpaw commanded a company, prompting hopeful dreams of future glory.
Post readers are urged to use scarf belts with military buckles for convenience and style. Red white and blue striped scarfs hook together. competition ends Saturdays with winning meals printed Mondays. Send communications to Cooking Editor Boston. avoid stamps with eagle designs.
A collage of brief witticisms and quips from multiple newspapers. The items poke at war sentiment, small rivalries, and humorous exchanges about plates, roosters, and stars.
An English author claims Henry M Stanley is actually Howell Jones born 1840 in Carmarthenshire. Colonel Lamont to own a grand Fifth Avenue home with a top floor laundry. Faure hears an admirer pledging 1,000,000 francs. Zola friends gift a medal inscribed Hommage a Zola and Truth is approaching.
A reader reports the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment sailed for Bandago days ago and is expected to join General Miles in Porto Rico. The letter seeks confirmation through the Post’s correspondence.
City Registrar Whitmore issued a yearly report listing 16 973 births including 280 to out of city residents and 34 born out of town. It shows 6790 marriage intentions and 662 marriages in Boston plus 6 marriages of citizens married elsewhere in the state. It records 11 170 deaths and 610 stillborns.
The entry lists breakfast lunch and dinner items among typical fare and includes a dessert menu with lemon pie sponge cake muffins and queen poaching. It ends with a kitchen recipe section for muffins sponge cake and queen poaching and credits Mary E Ring of 261 West Fifth Street South Boston Massachusetts.
The Boston Post invites women readers to submit a three meal bill of fare for a single day with a brief menu-style statement followed by concise preparation directions. Meals may be breakfast lunch dinner or breakfast luncheon dinner and should feed four to five persons. Do not try to feed the family on 25 cents a day.
Eldridge and Osgood appeared before United States Commissioner Fiske on charges of post-dating pension vouchers. Osgood waived examination and was held on $500 bond.
An advertisement claims instant and lasting relief from dyspepsia and stomach trouble through Munyon's Dyspepeia Cure with free medical consultation offered by the company’s doctors.
Milwaukee capital will settle young Joe Leiter's wheat loss case as Levi Z. Leiter nears finalizing a loan contract with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co for 3,000,000 dollars at four percent on his real estate.
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