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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1898
Page
4
Subscription rates listed for the Boston Post and Sunday Post with prices for different terms. Announcement about address changes, payment methods, and delivery notices including where to receive the paper in Boston and New York. Editor and publisher contact details provided.
General Shafter notes 2924 sick with fever and 639 new cases in Santiago. Dr Senn cites 200 yellow fever cases at Juragua, likely to reach 1000 if exposure lasts two weeks. Officials stress tropical rainy season risks and urge thorough relief for those who remain healthy.
The Rail Road Commissioners approve the Elevated Railway Company's final plans marking the end of legal formalities before construction. Stations and track details are settled with few changes accepted, allowing immediate start of work under the company’s energetic management.
The piece hopes for a swift report on Liliuokalani's affliction. It praises her civic charm in Boston and notes the pension issue tied to the former queen and the crown lands. It recalls U S policy shifts under Harrison Cleveland and McKinley regarding Hawaiian royal pensions.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss administration issues and the potential appeal of Lolliuokalani, who is depicted as sick and suffering, possibly strengthening her case compared to her predecessor. The text remains unclear and partially garbled.
The article argues Spain must relinquish Cuba and Puerto Rico and hints at Philippine policy. It notes US public opinion supports peace terms, with potential demnity and coaling station exchanges, and suggests the Philippines may be retained as a naval asset or returned.
The editorial argues against an immediate armistice while Spain negotiates peace and urges Washington to insist on Spain withdrawing from Cuba per Congressional resolutions. It warns Spain will use delay tactics and stresses public desire for decisive action rather than a lull.
A Court Street carrier says Postmaster Thomas is well liked and cooperative with staff. The speaker notes the chief’s rapport with employees and his willingness to help, adding that Colonel Thomas frequently secures the larger portion of benefits.
A verse praising varied heroism over single leaders. It notes that success belongs to the crews and armies as well as generals Schley and Shafter. It urges unity and discourages jealousy as Uncle Sam's men defend the land.
A verse recalling Drake and the voyage era with maritime imagery. The speaker reflects on Drake slumbering between cannon shot and drums, dreaming of Plymouth Hoe as legends awake the sea. The poem invokes naval heroism and calls readers to recall past seaborne battles and Admiral figures.
Miss Clara M. Emery tells of Jack Moreland and Louise Shaw once close but separated by a quarrel in B-. Jack moves to Lincolnshire with his ailing father and seeks Louise years later. A chance reunion leads to forgiveness and plans to marry and move to Lincolnshire.
A dainty white dotted lawn frock features lace rows on the front blouse and two narrow lace trims on the low neck. The short sleeves are finished with lace bordered flounces.
Munyon's pills advertised to cure back pain and various ailments claim to offer free doctor service. The notice markets Munyon's Kidney Pellets as a remedy with free medical consultation.
The Post invites women readers to submit short stories for a weekly contest. Prizes include 10 dollars for first, 5 dollars for second, and 2 dollars each for four additional stories. Manuscripts must be on one side only, folded, and include full return postage. Winners announced Sundays.
Fragmentary humor and slang exchange from early 20th century papers. Dialogues touch on family status remember the Maine groceries and button slogans. The garbled lines include a comic about theology and a ship pilot gag.
The caption notes a tasteful hair arrangement for a young girl featuring knots of ribbon on both sides to match her dress, as part of a fashion suggestion in the latest issue.
Daily table hints describe cracked eat and fried fresh corn for breakfast with berries and cream. dinner features boiled dinned sliced tomatoes cottage pudding and cream sauce. supper lists cold corned beef cream toast griddle cakes maple syrup chocolate cake and a cream tartar biscuit. A recipe for cream tartar biscuit uses flour egg sour milk salt soda and cream tartar baked in a hot oven. Mrs Mulho J D Marblehead Mass.
The Boston Post offers a weekly $5 prize for the best three meal bill of fare from women readers. Entries must resemble a menu with brief dish preparations and clear, economical notes for a family of five, not exceeding $10 weekly. Submissions go to Cooking Editor, the Post, Boston.
Boston elevated line plans approved by railroad commissioners detail third rail electrical system. Proposals include track layout with outside contact rail and platform between tracks for passenger safety, contact guard over rail, and use of Southern pine for ties guard timber and walls.
Frank D. Dillenbeck of Westonville New York a traveling salesman for a Boston firm died at Bar Harbor village hospital from consumption. The body will be sent to New York the following day.
The Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association warns against unknown solicitors after recent reports of fund-raisers. Henry L. Higginson urges direct contributions to the treasurer at 50 State Street Boston as letters and small gifts pour in, with donors including Grace Congregational Church South Framingham and numerous individuals and organizations. Hospital clothing from Alfred Dumoi g will be shipped to Port Antonio Jamaica, then distributed by the government, as Miss Cynthia Bates of Temple Place creates pongee silk nurse costumes for Bay State service with blue ribbons and white tarleton caps.
A day of sadness among the Hebrews marking the destruction of the sacred temple. Pious observances include fasting and abstinence from food and water. Solemn services were held last evening in orthodox synagogues with prayers recounting the temple’s destruction.
A bale of cotton sent from the New York Cotton Exchange to the Boston Chamber of Commerce arrived at 19 Summer Street yesterday. It was valued at 500 and bought at that price in New York, the highest per pound since the war. Presented by H. D. Beer, it will be sold next Friday at the Chamber for the United States Hospital Fund.
Seattle reports show total Klondike receipts this month reaching 9 811 600 dollars. The Rosalie arrived as the fourteenth treasure boat in July and The City of Kingston ferried passengers from the Canadian steamer Athene an increasing gold imports. Government surveys by the Wheeling aim to map a southern Yukon ship channel.
Ex Secretary of State John Sherman says Spain’s peace offer through Ambassador Cambon is bona fide and that the US could reach terms. He outlines four possible concessions including Cuba, Porto Rico, indemnity, and a Philippine coaling station, and opposes keeping the Philippines as spoils of war. He expects the President to propose these terms and doubts broad US support for retaining the.
The commissioner of internal revenue ruled merchandise brokers are not required to stamp both buyer and seller contracts. Only the original sale memorandum is taxed, and a memoranda accompanying an offer is taxed only if the offer is accepted. Merchants warehousemen auctioneers and cattle brokers receiving goods are not commercial brokers under Section 2 and owe no special tax.
Lord Herschell and his son landed in New York aboard the Teutonic from Liverpool. The former Lord High Chancellor declined to discuss his mission or the Spanish American War. He heads to Ottawa and a joint commission meets in Quebec on August 14.
Last night curfew did not ring in Cambridge as children played in damp July gloom. Police Chief Cloyes said he read Mayor Sortwell had signed the ordinance but had no instructions yet. Expect official orders today as residents brace for the curfew.
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