Subscriptions and payment details for The Boston Post
Subscriptions listed for daily and Sunday Post with rates per year three months and month options. Instructions for address changes, payment methods, and advance payment requirement. Editorial and business contact numbers and offices in Boston and New York. Editor and publisher E A Grozier signed notice.
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Sunday Post
New York
Boston Post
E. A. Grozier
Forest Reservations Clash Over Open Access to Timber
The House of Representatives stands against the Senate proposal to open Cleveland forest reservations to timber thieves and speculators. A conference on the sundry civil appropriation bill failed to agree, sending the issue to another conference. The editor argues the House must refuse the amendment to protect forests, water, navigation, and future generations.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Senate
Cleveland
Conference
House
Spain
Army appoints 39 officers by favoritism critics claim
The Army and Navy Journal notes that 39 officers appointed by McKinley include sons of ex-presidents, senators, governors, and other prominent figures. Only four have field experience, while one appointee declined the post, prompting accusations of favoritism amid a crisis demanding impartial judgment.
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Harrison and
Arandson
Grant
Theavy Thompson
Foraker
Murphy
Gray and Sewell
Gordon, Brice
Logan
Mitchell
Earle
Catchings
Milliken
Hull
New
Davis and
Woobury
Illewitt and
Strong
James G. Blaine
Fitshugh Lee
William B. Rochester
Clement A. Griscom
W. H. English
Jay Cooke
Clayton Mcichael
Senator Money
Ens
Hobart
Len Allison
Gorman
G. Evans
Lara Anderson
Wil Harper
William Astor Chanler
Ob Astor
Morton J. Henry
Jon Webb
Seth M. Milliken
P. H Bradlee
George
Hoave
Gray
Fism
McKinley
Nepotism Critique in Public Appointments Across the Nation
The piece denounces patronage where relatives of statesmen receive positions with little real responsibility. It argues 200,000 citizens must serve and fight for the country, and condemns kinswoman appointments as a scandal. It calls for substantial support to the Emergency Hospital, urged by the Boston public to sustain its work.
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Mr. McKinley
Boston
The Lesson of Santiago and the Navy’s Next Steps
The piece argues that Sampson and Schley’s action at Santiago exposes the need for decisive naval strikes rather than prolonged peace tactics. It contends the fleet could quickly capture Havana and Porto Rico, warns of Washington micromanagement, and urges immediate action to complete the campaign in Cuba.
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Vana
Sampson
Santiago
Cuba
San Juan
Havana
Cervera
Hobson
Cevera
Porto Rico
General Incompetency and War Office Failures Scrutinized
A harsh critique accuses the commander in chief and the commissary department of severe mismanagement. The piece cites shortages of food and clothing, slow mobilization, and wasteful spending as evidence that troops cannot be deployed effectively, while promising accountability from the public.
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United States
Volunteer Army
Commissary
Secretary of War
Washington
Observant Citizen reports on local culture and notices
The Observant Citizen recalls Edward Bellamy tribute at Parker Memorial Hall and notes on performers Stephen Townsend Theron Perkins and the Chromomilitant Concert Band. It mentions Technology graduates, Rudolph Marx Rodkinson, Miss Rosamond Rodkinson, Mat Leary, a young Boston University student’s stockings gift, a Squawberry Taunton tram rumor, and statehouse gossip about Mr. Young. It also records police visibility of criminals Fred T Moore and Di Biasi with rewards.
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Tremont Street
Theron D. Perkins
J. Perkins
Miss Lynn
Miss Chase
Mr. Boyd
Wallace Williams
Fred T. Moore
National Bank of Commerce
United States
di Biasi
Two Rooms and a Father to Home Again
A young woman narrates a tale of three sisters escaping a harsh home after their father plans to remarry. With fourteen dollars between them, they endure hardship in a bare lodging until a heartfelt reunion with their father pulls them back toward home and family unity.
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Gert
Alice
Tabitha Jenkins
Mack
Peggy
Tabitha
Aris
Appeal for Contributions to Boston Emergency Hospital
The appeal, endorsed by many leading Boston commercial houses and businessmen, seeks public response for the hospital’s recognized charitable work. Strong support stresses broad community aid for medical relief and emergency care services.
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Boston
East Boston Grade Crossing Abolition Bill Urged by Senate
The Hon. John H. Sullivan writes to the State Senate urging abolition of grade crossings in East Boston. The editorial says amendments from the House are essential to empower the commission to choose the best plan and resist railroad objections, urging passage of the Senate bill as is.
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Mat Leary
East Boston
Noddle Island
Wood Island Park
Mat
Squawberry
Taunton
Quincy
Herring
Guilds
Paines
John H. Sullivan
State Senate
East
Boston
Senate
House
A Street Encounter and Poem of a Workday
A walk toward the lamp, buying papers from a lady, climbing stairs to a typing room, then light meals and work until evening. A street scene ends with a sudden kiss as two lips meet, a fleeting intimate moment in a busy day.
Boston House Debates Suspend Rules Over Aldermanic Reorganization
Measures circling Boston politics dominate the session as Mr. Saunders attacks Mayor Quincy while the House splits on suspending the rules. A tie vote blocks a four fifths rule for the aldermanic petition amid lobbying by Quincy and city Republicans and a push for a borough reorganization.
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Saunders
Quincy
Bennett
Saugus
Bates
Baunders
McCarthy
Boston
Wolcott
Mr. McCarthy
Reed
House
Mr. Saunders
Mr. Dumond
Messrs. McCarty
Bachelder
Riesler
Hayes
Torrens
City Messenger
John H. Lee
Joseph J. Corbett
Edward J. Donovan
Joan A. Kelcher
John C. Cobb
Mr. Bigelow
Washington
Mr. Mead
Lexington
Fitzgerald
Noonan
Gallivan
Messrs
Lowell
Josiah Next
Corporation Counsel
Boston Press
Transcript
the Herald
the Journal
Innen
Peeches
Hiayes
Legislative Branch
Healowed
Wr. Bachelder
Bleiler
Hoouse
Anders
George Robinson
Palmer
Senate
Kensington Garatoca Open Season June 20
The Kensington Garatoca and cottages open for the season on June 20. Address at Sturtevant House, New York, with H A and W F Bang listed.
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AMD
H .A
W. F. Bang
Sturtevant House
New York
Massachusetts Legislature Makes Merrimack Valley Outing Afloat
The Great and General Court joined a jovial excursion honoring Messrs George and Hoyt. From Haverhill to Newburyport and back to Boston, cheers cannons and bands filled the trip. A banquet and clam chowder capped the day as the legislature celebrated its historic voyage with a Massachusetts Legislature 1857 banner.
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Messrs
George and
Hoyt
Haverhill
Newburyport
Mills
Boston
Gallivan
Innes
State House
Merrimack
Massachusetts Legislature
Merrimac Valley
Humorous Exchanges On Marriage And War Time Wives
A string of satirical exchanges from various papers portrays views on marriage, money, and courtship. A young millionaire dodges multiple marriages while a matchmaker proposes four nieces. A quip about dancing pays the fiddler and alimony follows. Other bits reference control of children and wartime romance through witty banter.
Lincoln Spring Water advert claims safest water
An advertisement promotes Lincoln Spring Water as America's greatest water from a 425 foot spring. It touts its purity natural carbonation and health benefits with claims of a pleasant morning laxative and daytime tonic. The Lincoln Spring Co lists Saratoga Springs New York and a Boston branch office.
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Lincoln
America
Mass Federation of Women Convenes In Amesbury Meeting
Nearly 600 Boston and suburban club women attended the Massachusetts State Federation annual meeting at Market Street Baptist Church. Mrs. Julia Ward Howe welcomed guests, and Miss Florence Everett reported growth to 124 clubs and 17 000 members. Officers were elected, debates on future meetings and club projects outlined, with special speakers and entertainment noted.
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Boston
Amesbury
Massachusetts State Federation
Julia Ward Howe
Market Street Baptist Church
Elizabeth H. Whittler
Capes
New Bedford
Piha
Adelaide Blodgett
J. W. Smith
Howe
Rome
Harriet E. Bean
O. M. KE. Rowe
May Alden Ward
Fleda N. L. Walton
L. T. Baldwin
Barah A. Forbes
Florence Everett
Annie 8. Colby
Adelaide N. Blodgett
Anna T. Bush
Ruth Gibson
Caroline S. Holden
Ida Hunneman
J. Arabelle
Prichard
Floretta Vining
J. F. Heckman
Kate Tannatt Woods
Sarah E. Hooper
Federation
Weymouth
Clinton
Amherst
Young Ladies’ Glee Club
Howard Paschaill
Butte City
Mont
Co. BE. Hay
Tufts College
Adelaide H. Garlland
Dickens Club
William Lloyd Garrison
Woman in Paris Mobbed Over American Flags
A Sun special from Indianapolis reports Mrs. Stan ley N. Coulter was mobbed in Paris after wearing two tiny American flags on her dress. The crowd jeered and shouted, then stones were thrown until a gendarme intervened and rescued her. The incident reflects tense Anglo French sentiment amid talk of an American boycott over French support for Poland.
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New York
the Sun
Indianapolis
Stanley N. Coulter
Lafayette
Paris
Daily table hints menu and recipe note
The clipping lists a full day menu with dinner and supper items including strawberries wheat germ lamb chops creamed potatoes roasted beef baked potatoes onions turnips tea coffee suet pudding asparagus vanilla sauce cold sliced roast beef lobster salad house rolls strawberries caramel cake and tea plus a recipe for suet pudding using flour suet molasses milk fruit soda and spices with three hours steaming. The note is signed by Jene Mrs NoReam at 97 Prescott street Everett.
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Merrie England
Congregationalist Sunday School Union
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Ada C. Harrell
Grand St
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