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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1899
Page
6
Boston Post offers daily and Sunday subscription rates with pricing for six months and three months. The notice instructs subscribers to provide both current and new addresses for any newspaper address changes.
Classified notice from the editor listing payment methods and addresses for the Post Publishing Company. Urges advance payment, cautions against cash sent, and notes subscription discontinuation on expiration. Provides multiple office locations and hotel pickup in New York and Boston. Directed to notify if failing to obtain regular news dealer delivery.
In defending the presidents civil service order Secretary Gage argues it prevents entrance into the classified service from becoming a caste. Critics label him behind the times noting his department already begins breaking the caste and that merit based appointments are being replaced by political ties as the second term syndicate solidifies its control.
The article argues Britain should push for arbitration of the Transvaal dispute as a step toward the Hague principle. It suggests the United States could serve as arbiter between John Hull and Dom Paul in absence of a formal International Tribunal, noting strains in diplomacy and exhausted resources.
Lain calls the ultimatum explicit but conciliatory after the Bloemfontein meeting failure. If Britain follows the new British rules, the next move could be a fight, offering Britain a chance to show sincerity with the United States urging Congress consideration at The Hague. Acceptance of arbitration would give stronger force than arguments toward a general adoption by powers.
Paris authorities deploy military and police to protect President Loubet at the Longchamp races amid royalist demonstrations. The piece notes a shift in France from aristocratic vanity toward democratic order as the grand prix proceeds under guard.
The piece argues a perceived breakdown of McKinley’s Manila commission as Schurman leaves Manila for a tour and Dewey heads toward the United States. It notes friction with General Otis and a public sense of mission failure amid limited information from Manila.
At a New England Cremation Society meeting facts show growing acceptance of cremation and the Mt. Auburn Cemetery crematory conversion as evidence. The piece notes cremation’s rising use abroad, especially Paris, and suggests burial will persist but gradually yield to cremation as the public gradually accepts its quiet, purifying ritual.
The column highlights several Boston figures marrying in June. Marion J. Neiswanger wed Tully Marshall Phillips in New York on June 7. Samuel C. Adams plans marriage to Miss Anna McMillan in Salt Lake City on June 22, with residence to be Denver. Mrs. Mary Bryant Chaffee married William Bentley Oliver Jr. in New York on June 6.
A column recounts odd fashion notes from ragtime era fashions and a dog collar belt trend, a pail rack incident on a streetcar, and a motorman’s fraught day. It also notes Manager Sam McKee’s convalescence, Italian field workers near Boston, and state projects on Lawrence water filtering, sewage irrigation, and a new Doric hall at the State House.
Grace Cavendish tells of John Pierce a regiment colonel who sacrifices personal love for duty. Beatrice Peabody learns his story and later reunites with him after misfortune and separation. In southern Italy Beatrice faces guilt and illness until John finds her and their bond leads to a united future.
A compilation of humorous quips from the Chicago Record and other papers. The jokes cover hats and theatre, graduates and brides, financial asks, military heroism in politics, riding a wheel, admirals needing understudies, tramp versus loafer, summer trips, and social mortification.
A daily charade from Boston Charades hints at a clothing item for sailors. The first part is a feared thing, the second part equals nothing, and the whole forms a winter garment worn by mariners when winds blow harshly.
A letter to the editor proposes replacing stairs with a treadmill at subway entrances. The treadmill would power dynamos to generate electricity for the cars, utilizing waste energy and boosting dividends for the Boston Elevated. The idea targets fare counters and gate operations as part of an efficiency scheme.
A Macon Georgia writer thanks the Post for printing ex Governor W J Northen's recent speech. He endorses the stand taken and urges patriotic Americans to understand Southern conditions. Dated June 7 from Macon GA.
Senator Carter of Montana says President McKinley and Vice President Hobart will be nominated by acclamation. He expects Bryan to be rushed by the Democratic convention, otherwise he will not be nominated. He also cites Gorman as strongest Dem and forecasts a pro ship, anti trust Republican platform.
The Pope descended into the Vatican gardens today marking his first public appearance since illness. In Rome it is noted that Mariano Jago Casanova, archbishop of Santiago de Chili, is a likely choice for one of the new cardinals and as president of the Latin American bishops synod. Mer Tarassi current papal internuncio at The Hague may move to Munich with Mer Guidi succeeding him at The Hague.
A Harvard faculty member praised Dr. William H. P. Faunce as highly popular among students in Appleton Chapel. Painter J G Brown laments dwindling models while Annie Besant allegedly adopts eastern living. Mrs. Jefferson Davis travels to Montpelier for summer. Wealthy performers Patti Melba and Sara Bernhardt earn large incomes. Rosa Bonheur sells high-value work. Admiral Upshur clarifies Dewey residence purpose. Arcadia University grants honorary D.D. to H K Pervear and G O Gates.
Ex mayor F O Prince rests amid roses and lilies at Mt Auburn Cemetery after a quiet service at the First Church. Rev James De Normandie led the rite with few speeches, as a city gathering of relatives and officials paid their respects.
Funeral services scheduled for 8 PM at the Home for Aged Men on West Springfield Street for Gridley James Fox Bryant the celebrated architect. City Treasurer Turner and F G Coburn lead arrangements with a male quartet to perform. Rev Charles R Tenney to officiate.
A London rumor reported by the Westminster Gazette claims a responsible quarter proposes United States mediation between Great Britain and the Transvaal. The suggestion is under consideration and may be undertaken, though currently unlikely.
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