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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1898
Page
4
A Cadiz reserve fleet haunts public debate as Spain’s real sea power dwindles. The Pelayo and Alfonso XIII are ill suited for ocean crossing, while Oquendo’s squadron sits in Manila Harbor and Cervera’s ships are trapped at Santiago.
Portugal presses Spain to seek immediate peace, arguing that Lisbon’s favorable public mood and Spain’s folly have harmed Portuguese industry, trade, and finances. The piece suggests the United States could hasten peace by elevating the war’s cost, urging continued pressure.
In ten days the contest of rival university oarsmen will take place on the Thames at New London. Prediction or speculation as to the result is almost unheard of. The circumstance lends unusual interest and adds an element of uncertainty.
The Observant Citizen comments on Boston civic feel, street culture, and public spaces. It praises public art on the Shaw memorial, notes low public property destruction, and shares anecdotes from Roxbury Crossing and the Common about community life and local figures.
Our remaining small woollen ends were crafted into ladies coats and capes by our tailors. These pieces are now offered at exceptionally low sale prices.
Ladies' 6 Jats and capes in kersies coverts broad cloths cheviots venetians and shades offered with silk linings and velvet collars. The Men's Garment House promises perfect fit and finish with men's handiwork. Sale begins Monday June 13 at 8 30 A M in the Ladies' Suit Department featuring four elevators.
The article notes Harvard Yale and Cornell rowing prospects ahead of an expected strong race, with concerns over prior collapses and preparations improving conditions. It then shifts to wartime coverage urging decisive action in Cuba, praising Dewey and Sampson, detailing operations near Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo, and anticipated troop and fleet movements toward decisive victory.
The market shows a steady rise driven by cheap money and broad prosperity with abundant capital and strong demand for railroad bonds and dividend stocks. Copper shares remain active, and traders anticipate higher values as the bulls prevail despite occasional setbacks and profit-taking.
The article observes that since hostilities began the American death toll remains astonishingly low while Spain has suffered more. It notes casualties on Montijo’s ships at Manila and remarks that only the Maine disaster in Havana Harbor has caused American losses, with no American sailor killed in prior actions.
A Parker House politician aired a controversial view on war calling fighting a luxury and prudent men guarding against luxury. Dorchester trolley riders faced car changes during track repairs as a bystander quips about value of two rides plus a walk for a nickel. Mrs Hettie Green appears in Bristol County court coverage.
A Bos tonian with strong Rough Riders ties has spent years in Indian fighting shaping his view of the Western Plains. He finds the Frog Pond subway in the Hub largely unfamiliar, learned only through magazines. Meanwhile Dighton children enjoy a cranberry and strawberry harvest akin to Cape Cod traditions, echoing New Tongland life.
A poem praises a naval officer who wears a sailor suit with a Puritan cap and fights alongside Dewey and Sampson. The hero commands a tiny warship, conquers distant shores, guards New England, and sails between Havana and Manila, vowing to defeat Spain.
In a Spanish era tale Chancita inches toward a promised kiss with Manuel while Tom Reily’s drill shouts of war with Spain. Lupe brings news of a traitor letter to Spain as Manuel’s anger grows. Tom’s enlistment ends in a swift, secret union with Chancita as they plan a sheltered future.
A collage of witty exchanges from Free Press Yonkers Statesman Tit-Bits Brooklyn Life Harper's Bazar Puck and Washington Star presents playful banter on manners flirtations family foibles and national pride through brief dialogue snippets. Notable lines poke at tourists strength of mind matchmaking and colonial wit.
The Comtesse du Paris joins Societe des bibliophiles Francais after Mr Shefer’s death. Mme Melba demonstrates courage during a theater scare in San Francisco, addressing the audience from the stage. Lady Stella and Lady Dorothea Hope plan a southeast England pony breeding venture. Arthur J. Balfour distrusted newspapers, while Lord Rosebery preferred evaluating friends’ and opponents’ criticisms firsthand.
Florence Mulrooney of East Boston receives the Posts menu prize of an undisclosed amount. Her entry from 477 Sumner Street was published last Saturday in the June 11 edition, noting her win.
A dated menu lists meals for breakfast ham and eggs fruit cream and sugar baked potatoes corn muffins doughnuts roast lamb and tomato soup with gravy mashed potatoes peas coffee mint sauce and mashed turnip lettuce prune pudding. Supper includes similar provisions reflecting the era's meal patterns.
An illustration showcases an afternoon gown in lavender taffeta with a cafe au lait background and lavender floral scattering. The corsage and sleeves feature white chiffon with lavender peeking through, and dark violet velvet reverses on the skirt. The skirt includes a slight train.
William E Haywood Jr of 339 Tremont Street criticizes T H W for favoring women in street car seating. He describes dry goods workers as mostly seated and notes men must stand. argues against “babying” women and defends tough conditions, calling out fickleness among some women. He partiall y endorses cause but calls for philosophical view.
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