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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
4
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Editorial rooms in Boston and office in New York advise that the Boston Post can be secured at leading New York hotels. Subscriptions must be paid. service will end at expiration without notice. Readers abroad should notify by mail if delivery is unavailable. Editor E A Grozier.
A local yet national commemoration notes the Battle of Bunker Hill as a turning point that forged American resolve and unity. The piece likens modern soldiers to 1775 heroes and urges fervent celebration of patriotic deeds and civic pride.
The French ministry resigns as part of routine changes, with Foreign Minister Hanotaux praised for friendship to the United States during Spain tensions. Premier Meline is credited with supporting U.S. efforts like the European bimetallic commission, guiding its early mission.
The text urges the British government to influence policy and expresses hope that the new French Cabinet will include many friends of the United States, contrasting with the current group undermined by French political fickleness.
The House vote on Hawaii annexation rode along party lines with Republicans largely supporting annexation and Democrats opposing. The piece notes President McKinley and Speaker Reed shaped the policy stance, while Bryan publicly opposed imperialism. It links party divisions to potential labor and economic impacts and cites Dewey’s Manila Bay victory as context for a new national policy issue.
The columnist notes rising legislative interest with Senator Barber’s daughter visiting the Senate. Tea tax effects spark talk of taxation with representation and Boston Harbor imports. Councilman Hart wins a $500 regatta appropriation for Charles River events, while Uncle Horace Hensley charms Young’s Hotel guests. A Boston Dental Alumni dinner sparks smiles with gleaming teeth and a Chinaman’s ice cream rush. Clarence Ashenden shines at a college dinner, and Bunker Hill Day plans at Charlestown Navy Yard unfold with Yale-linked naval staff. Judge Levi Woodbury recalls Southern tomatoes and old travels. An army officer laments subpar food from contractors as inspections begin.
The Post presents today a concise account showing how Admiral Dewey’s naval triumph was achieved with boldness and thoroughness. Official and private records reveal the skill and completeness of the victory as details reach the public.
The Legislature considers a suspension of rules to permit Metropolitan Park Commission to build a street railway to the Blue Hill Reservation. A connecting line would give easier access for carriage riders bicyclists and non riders. The Blue Hill Reservation is described as vast beautiful varied and important, and accessibility is deemed highly beneficial for public health and enjoyment.
The column laments unscrupulous government contractors selling inferior goods for soldiers in the Spanish American War. It also reports on public affairs in Dorchester including appointments in the signal corps and police precinct politics, naming James H. Shannon, J. M. Sullivan, and local debaters Hibbard Harvey Whall.
Tennyson celebrates Allied liberty urging Western allies to defend freedom against tyrants. The piece pleads for unity between Britain and the West as guns speak to Europe, calling for broadside solidarity and opposition to oppression. It links royal leadership with democratic aims and mutual support across oceans.
A collage of light hearted exchanges from various magazines and papers. Dialogues touch on proposals marital life and common-sense parental remarks. A child asks about Sampson during a violent storm prompting a mother’s worried reassurance.
The notice lists meals for breakfast dinner and supper including sliced oranges fried ham and eggs mashed potatoes graham gems doughnuts and tea. It provides a chocolate cake recipe and a sauce recipe and is signed by Mrs I A Harrison of 24 Myrtle Street Beverly.
Jean Ray recounts a melodramatic tale of Marion Benton's romance with Frank, and her secret unrequited love for him. The episode centers on Marion and Frank after a hunting accident and a confession that tests friendships within the Bachelors' Club.
A new chemise mirrors late evening dress styles, features sleeveless design, ribbon shoulder straps tied in bows, and lace insertion neck band that sits under the arms rather than touching the neck. The description notes trim with lace, ribbon, and delicate ruffles.
Twenty grammar schools in Boston received color lithographs of Old Glory donated by the Bunker Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The gifts were distributed by Miss Marion Howard Brazier and Mrs Ralph McIntosh Kirtland for the chapter, with many foreign born children in the North End observing the display at Eliot School. The West End also participated and at Quincy School Alfred Bunker accepted the gift. Hancock School hosted a welcoming reception for the donors. An afternoon program in Memorial Hall is planned with speeches and songs by Mayor Quincy and clergy, plus performances by Nellie Salome Thomas, Emma Warden Foster, and Miss C M Beaman.
East Boston Hebrew residents plan a flag raising at 7 PM Monday at Obel Synagogue Gove and Paris streets. The event features the district s largest flag, speeches by prominent figures and a children's chorus singing the Star Spangled Banner. The arrangement committee includes Nathan Bloch Simon Himelhoch Levi Jacobson Max Quint Abraham Alpert Robert Goodman and Abraham Finkelstein Maurice Himelhoch directs fireworks.
Waldo Bros employees raised a large new U S flag at Tudor wharf on Charles River Avenue last evening. Miss Louise Quirk loosened the ribbon to release the banner as the Star Spangled Banner played by a band.
The National Supply Company on Temple Place unfurled a large flag last evening. Manager J Brodie hoisted the flag in front of store employees as witnesses to the ceremony.
In Washington on June 16 the Senate debated restoring annuities to the Sisseton and Wahpeton Sioux before resuming a measure to incorporate the International American Bank. A test vote showed a Senate majority in favor, with a final vote expected tomorrow. The House considered but did not finish the general deficiency bill, likely to be taken up and passed unless the private calendar is advanced.
Forty delegates from every region attend the twelfth annual meeting of the Casket Men's Association of the United States at the Quincy House. President A J Forbes presides. Forty new members join in the past year, treasury shows 1206 dollars. Morning sessions plan tally-hos to Auburndale and dinner at Woodland Park Hotel. Officers listed include George H Howard of Boston president and J H Quinn of Brooklyn sergeant at arms. Special guest George N Adams of Jamaica IL attends.
Mayor Josiah Quincy asks all city churches to designate representatives to form a general committee for July and August trips. The J. Putnam Bradlee steamer will carry about 200 children daily to Long Island with bathing and luncheon, with improved programs and local church involvement.
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