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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post lists subscription prices for various editions including The Sunday Post with annual and short-term options. It notes subscriber address changes require both old and new addresses and warns money sent is at sender's risk with payment by check or money order to the Post Publishing Company.
The Boston Post announces subscription details with offices in Boston and New York The Post can be secured at leading New York motels Subscriptions must be prepaid and will be discontinued at expiration unless renewed Readers are urged to notify the publisher if the paper is not obtained regularly with a provided notice method Editor and Publisher E F Grozter ends the notice.
The nomination of Senator Quay's candidate for Pennsylvania governor marks a clear endorsement of Quay's party control. John Wanamaker led a strong, public bid to topple Quay, but the ex-Postmaster General' s efforts failed and Quay remains the dominant Republican boss in the state.
The piece outlines Secretary Alger's Congressional plan to occupy the Philippine Islands Porto Rico and Cuba with Hawaii as a likely allied base. It suggests a sequence: reduce Santiago then seize Porto Rico and Havana later, with reconnaissance at Santiago guiding whether to attack immediately or await Tampa transports. The timing hinges on mine clearance and transports arrival as ships reinforce the Santiago fleet.
The message urges swift enactment of the bill despite flaws, seeks settlement of differences between houses in conference, and emphasizes government revenue needs and clarity on taxation impacts for general business.
The article argues for immediate passage of internal revenue measures to fund war with Spain. It notes the Dingley act and tariff revenue are insufficient, cites Treasury deficits, and asserts the bill will broadly raise needed funds despite possible impacts on game interests. The House passed it. Senate delays tempt political maneuvering.
When flour prices drop, bread price and loaf size should not rise. Massachusetts law fixes loaf weight and buyers can demand full weight. The piece notes evasion during high flour prices and critiques Chicago magnate J. Leiter for exploiting food taxes for profit.
The piece argues Spain faces dire costs from ongoing conflict with the people bearing higher taxes conscription and warship losses. It laments the fate of common Spaniards regardless of dynasty change and urges the destruction of Spain's naval and military forces.
The longer the affair continues, the worse it is for Spain as tensions rise and political pressure mounts. The statement underscores urgent public concern and potential impacts on governance and national stability. Authorities warn of continue repercussions if the dispute remains unresolved.
A column reviews public manners on streetcars and celebrates Boston Universitys quarter century, while noting weather promises a rare June day. It reports on cigar industry shifts toward all Havana brands, Postal Telegraphs agent entering the signal corps, and upcoming memorials at Forest Hills with General A P Martin as orator. It recalls the horseless fire engine anniversary, Thomas W Keenes death, wartime flags and new district building plans, a landmark derrick for Beacon monument work, and June marriages including Joseph M Palmer and Isabella N Cole.
A rustic ballad fragment depicts an angry don with a gun threatening Yankee pigs who march forward. The Spaniard fires and misses as bullets misfire, prompting taunting lines about Yankee resolve and treachery.
In somber battle lines the Maine looms as a symbol of righteous vengeance. The poem invokes Red Cross knights and a fleet avenging Spain’s treachery, with a ghostly ship doom guiding the avenging fleet before Havana. Tudor Jenks in The Criterion, New York, May 21, 1808.
The Boston Post faces criticism as it leads reform efforts, with reports suggesting the paper may rethink its editorial direction and influence public opinion amid ongoing debates within the paper’s leadership and readership.
In a June dusk a young wife, Lillian Harper, wrestles with love and betrayal. George Brown, once tender, reveals his silent vow to love her until death. After a night of introspection and heartbreak, Lillian confirms her future with George, accepting a destined union forged in sorrow.
He confesses love and presents a diamond ring to Lillian in a lane walk. She smiles with joy as he pledges everlasting happiness. A month later the ring rests within a golden circle signaling their marriage and bliss.
The seven great British physicians of the later Victorian era include Sir William Jenner and Sir James Paget as the two survivors. The Union League Club of Philadelphia holds the sword lent by Aberdeen Mississippi to Associate Justice L Q C Lamar at Gettysburg, with plans to return it to his family.
A European note reports William II era etiquette favors the frock coat over the black swallowtail as court dress. Also details a Philadelphia man owning blotting papers signed by Presidents from Harrison to Garfield, including Lincoln’s last signed letter.
A collage of jokes and witticisms from newspapers featuring Miss Flerret, a weary novelist, patriotic ruminations, a sleepwalking officer, and a concert encore in Strathaven. The sharps and quips reflect light social humor across Chicago Cincinnati and Glasgow reports.
A readable fragment lists items such as Hot Discuits Pickles Apple Sattee Plain Cake Bread and Butter Macon and dinner mock turtle soup Jolted Salmon Rashea Potatoes Green Peas Asparagus on Toast Lettuce Radishes. The tone resembles a vintage catalog of foods and dishes from a grocery or restaurant menu.
A reader from Cambridge protests a letter calling for laws forcing men to yield seats to women on streetcars. The writer argues work conditions push women to sit while men stand and urges improved transit service and more cars to ease crowding. he criticizes the feminist stance as selfish and defends male seating.
J Hl Morse argues the supposed Russian contract with Cramps Shipbuilding for up to 15 million dollars worth of war vessels to be built in the United States signals warnings about isolation and shifting alliances. He urges careful policy review and unity beyond race lines toward a universal world government.
Angelo Jannini notary public of Boston asks readers to suspend judgment after charges published in the Boston Post under Makes Serious Charges. He declares he will vindicate himself and is ready to meet any accusations, denying all imputations against his character. Boston June 1.
A reader replies to the Post article claiming women seek seats in cars and argues if women take roles in business, they should accept men occupying car seats, urging readers to fill any vacant seat.
A June 1 1898 letter from Co. B Moore of Boston rails at N A W urging labor competition and seats on electrics. It argues women should not displace men, claims wage dumping lowers work value, and imagines laws barring men from the city.
In a June 1898 Boston letter a reader asks if a law could require men to give up seats to ladies on streetcars even if it means missing a train. The writer suggests compelling etiquette through statute while noting practical travel concerns.
Sr N A W requests a law requiring men to give up seats to women when none are available. He argues no discrimination, first come first served, and blames the public for poor accommodations, not individuals paying for their ride. Exceptions noted as ill health, feebleness, and age.
Mrs. J Shannon Davis of Brookline elected state regent by the Massachusetts Chapter Regents D A R at Parker House succeeding Mrs T M Brown whose resignation cites ill health A meeting led by Mrs George F Fuller with Mrs Nesmith presiding A sympathy resolution for Mrs Crowne adopted A telegram notified the national board of the election and Fall River hosts a mid October state conference with delegates to meet Quequechan Chapter The Paul Jones chapter to be organized June 14 at Legion of Honor Hall with Miss C Mab Beaman regent
Arthur K. Peck recounted a wheel trip through Switzerland at Association Hall with entertaining flair. He showed colored views taken during the Alps coast runs as Lon Peck and six wheelmen acted as ushers. J Wale lace Bragdon, captain of the Tiger Roasters, assisted at the door.
The Lowell Memorial Park fund trustees seek 25000 dollars to buy part of Elmwood the late James Russell Lowell home in Cambridge. Subscriptions collected total 2700 over the required amount, affirming the effort and backing.
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