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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1898
Page
4
The notice lists daily and Sunday rates with durations from one year to one month. It instructs subscribers to provide both old and new addresses for changes, notes second class matter status, warns about sending cash, and directs checks and money orders to the Post Publishing Company.
Editorial Rooms No 1004 Boston Business Office No 428 Boston Boston Office 259 Washington Street Boston historical telephone directory snippet listing office locations and contact points.
A canal across the isthmus is deemed essential for national defense and Atlantic Pacific access. The Morgan bill would let the United States buy Maritime Canal Company stock for 5 million and proceed as a national project, but warned against haste and potential graft.
The Spanish government refuses to exchange prisoners of war including Lieutenant Hobson and the Merrimac crew, a move seen as unchivalrous given modern practice of prisoner exchanges. Critics cite Spain's history from the Maine incident as evidence of diminishing consideration for civilized nations.
The Observant Citizen Loti offers encouragement to Spain while locals note comforts being made for soldiers. A Roxbury G A R camp fire honors a prisoner from Andersonville and a homefront flag story stirs memories. Social notes praise Sam Lunt and discuss public notices and a Boston lawyer’s wedding.
The design features a fichu draped about a low corsage crossing the front and tying at the waist, forming a sash. Pleated muslin edges the fichu and sleeves, with separate trimming options for diverse waistlines. The style aims for a fluttering, winglike effect as shown.
State Senate faces a decision on railroad moves to clear East Boston grade crossings. The bill proposes a commission with limited authority, favoring a single chosen method, sparking a debate over whether all feasible plans should be considered.
The amended measure gains support from East Boston leaders who say it avoids an empty grant of limited power to the commission. Proponents claim it protects the public while allowing a more feasible plan, urging the Senate to pass it after balancing corporate and public interests.
Reports allege mistreatment of remains of Marines killed at Guantanamo Bay prompting investigations. Details describe desecration claims tied to personnel at the facility. Authorities say inquiries are ongoing as families await answers.
The Old South Historical Society continues its pilgrim ages with a Saturday excursion to Mt Hope R I L in King Philip country. The yearly trek highlights local history for Boston youths and adults, offering transportation and luncheon at low cost and drawing large interest after strong attendance in prior years.
A Philadelphia Times verse extols the Marines as a small yet essential branch scattered across the navy. It praises their varied duties, hard work, and ability to harmonize with sailors and soldiers while noting their fighting prowess in blooded scenes.
The estate of John W. Carroll, originator of Lone Jack tobacco, is valued at 1.5 million after his recent Lynchburg, Virginia death. News notes include Mr Dearle the tallow chandler who saw Mameluke win the Derby in 17, Dean Hole marking fifty six years as a Free Mason, Milwaukee mayor Rose urging women with husbands at the front wear badges, Commodore George C. Remey praised at Key West, and Capote born in Cardenas in 1863 who joined the insurgents in 1895.
The column compiles droll lines from letters and papers showing a sequence of social scenes. Jests about inheritance arguments marriage plans and military slang reveal lighthearted personality clashes across cities like Chicago Cincinnati and Tit-Bits.
A wartime verse urges soldiers to favor plain food like corned beef and coffee over exotic dishes. It promises strength for battle and claims comedic jabs at the enemy while promoting Munyon's Rheumatism Pellets and free doctor advice.
In Cedar Vale a trio of neighbors feud over a romance between John Parks and Rhoda Morgan. John deserts home to join the navy after a quarrel, is presumed dead in the Maine disaster, and Rhoda reforms. John returns undercover, and the lovers reconcile as Aunt Mary and Rhoda care for the aunt left grieving.
A letter to the editor from Joseph Foley argues the Boston Post should defend suspended paving department workers and criticize City Hall politics. He claims elected officials reward themselves while low paid workers lose jobs, calling for newspaper scrutiny of mayoral influence and salary inflation.
A chief adviser to an advisory board urges taking Manila by insurgents, destroying sunk Spanish ships, and sending Dewey to Havana. He calls for Madrid action in Cuba and Santiago, rapid liquidation of Cervera, and a broad military draft with 300000 rifles to arm states. He insists on selecting knowledgeable war leaders and relentless pressure on Havana.
At a New York meeting a movement to conserve American trade in the far east advanced. Boston firms including Parker Wilder Co H W Peabody Co Minot Hooper Bliss Fabyan Smith Hogg Gardner Catlin Co and Chamber of Commerce President Robinson helped launch the project. The association aims to foster and safeguard U S citizens and allies in commerce across China Japan Corea the Philippines and other parts of Asia and Oceania.
Meal suggestions list ham and eggs sliced cucumbers salted potatoes and more with detailed recipes for potato rissoles and a fried potato dish. Includes menu items such as Parker House rolls stewed prunes sponge cake and radishes. Contact Mrs M F Dow Box 45 Hampton Falls New Hampshire.
A Chicago report on June 20 says Leiter’s withdrawal from the deal damaged cash wheat prices by 10 cents, risking about 1 million dollars in a week. Rumors claim foreign buyers reject Leiter’s wheat and that nearly all visible U S wheat, including Peavey and Pillsbury supplies in Minneapolis, Duluth, and the Northwest, may pass to Armour.
Rev. Gilebert R. Reid, after months in the United States seeking support for the International Institute of China, sails to England where Thomas Hanbury of England has conditionally pledged 25000 dollars. Reid has gathered about 17000 locally, with prior sums of 15000 already raised in China by various nationalities including Chinese supporters.
Hebrew residents raised a flag on the Obal Jacob Synagogue corner of Gove and Paris streets with speeches music and fireworks. A chorus from the East Boston Hebrew School sang the Star Spangled Banner and the event featured committee members Nathan Bloch Simon Himelhoch Levi Jacobson Max Quint Abraham Alpert Robert Goodman Abraham Finkelstein and Maurice Himelhoch.
The Economy Club of Cambridge met at Young's with President Wal er G. Davis presiding. Guests included Harvard professor Ira N. Hollis and W. J. R. Gifford, Cambridge Public Library chairman of trustees. Hollis spoke on probable financial difficulties from the war with Spain.
The Fife and Drum Corps of Mt Hope and Roslindale elected officers with Paul H Hergt as manager G M Hergt captain D Addison treasurer C EK Nelson secretary. Members include FE Romer G M Hergt D Addison C FE Nelson C Halligan E Welsh A Eckberg J Conneff William Curry P Ridley H Blanchard C H Hergt H Meurer H Steber.
At the closing meeting of the Boston Woman's Christian Temperance Union yesterday lasting until September 5, resolutions praised Lady Henry Somerset for her retraction and expressed loyalty. Several ladies stayed to pack barrels for sick soldiers at Chickamauga Park.
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