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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1898
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates for WDATL T One year six months and three months with prices. It notes address change procedures for subscribers and states papers entered as second class matter with sender risk for money orders. It provides publishing contact details and urges advance payment with discontinuation after expiration.
The editorial notes a six month session near its close and faults the 1998 legislature for leaving several issues undone. It highlights missed backward steps in labor law, telephones, East Boston cross bills, and tax reform, while praising no notable enacted measures for the Commonwealth.
The Senate faces a charged census bill amid accusations of political interference and derailed accuracy. Critics say the proposal tilts appointments toward party advantage, undermines merit, and repeats past billing failures cited by Colonel Carroll D. Right about added costs and delays.
The Massachusetts militia is stepping to a front line role in the volunteer army. The Second Regiment, Sixth, and the Fighting Ninth dispatch to Cuban soil with regulars, praised for drill, equipment, music, and sturdy character. They will perform their duties reliably.
The article notes the Yale and Harvard rowing postponement at New London disappointed fans but leaves Crimson supporters cautiously confident. It recalls Harvard’s potential compared to last year and hints at a stronger crew this season, aiming for a creditable showing despite the setback.
The article discusses fears of a Spanish naval attack on the Atlantic coast and imagines an American counter expedition. It compares Spain's weakened navy with the potential impact of US cruisers and battleships on Spanish shores, emphasizing public anxiety and strategic thoughts about coastal defense.
Hasel May Cosby portrays Ben an incorrigible miser scavenger who hoards wealth in a cellar of a dilapidated Boston shanty. Two thieves break in steal his money and Ben dies in despair. The looters later kill each other in a drunken feud and a third faces gallows.
Notes from Ashmont and Dorchester recount parade prep with a bilious Don casting doubt and three drops, while Hayes of Lowell keeps mock sessions lively. Other items cover Charlestown Navy Yard rumors, Dr. Babbitt’s electric treatment, and memories of old streetcars giving way to rapid transit.
Governor Wolcott confirms Dr Francis A Harris as Suffolk county medical examiner after firm resistance to outside opposition. Harris has overseen over 5000 cases with more than 1000 autopsies, earning state wide recognition and approving press support for retention.
A reader notes a playful figure scheme about election results and comments on Governor Wolcott’s daily visits to the State House. The letter calls Public bath officials to fix trunk shortages at L Street bath and mentions carnival parade floats tied to Yanko-Spanko humor and xenko referencias.
A dated menu and cooking instructions outline breakfast to supper items. It includes Southern style fried chicken cut into serving pieces and fried slowly, fricasseed oysters with butter flour cream sauce, and baked custard with cheese cake. Signed by Mrs. Mary Lambert of Allston.
The Post invites original short stories with weekly prizes of 10 dollars for first, 5 dollars for second, and 2 dollars for each of four others. Entries must be 700 to 1000 words, single-sided, with full name and address, prepaid return postage, and folded manuscripts sent to the Short Story Editor.
Cecil Rhodes shows interest in natural history with a Grooteschuur zoo and Jamrach's animal orders. Gladstone demonstrates linguistic prowess from Corfu Greek to Parisian French. Frederick Fraley of Philadelphia, aged, maintains daily routines including a family card party and leading the Philosophical Society and Trade Council.
The Boston Post offers a five dollar weekly prize for the best three meals per day submitted by women readers. Entries must resemble a menu with prep directions and cover four to five persons. Meals can be breakfast lunch and dinner with a weekly food limit of one dollar and a cent for five.
A collage of humorous quotes from multiple papers about marriage, pride, and domestic life. Witty exchanges feature Mrs Mellish and Harold, a city job promise, a wife calling a husband a coward, and plans for a seaside piazza renovation with red, white and blue awnings.
Mr Thomas F Hunt assistant penal institutions commissioner married Miss Catherine St Clair McNeil yesterday morning at St Peter's Church Dorchester The Rev Peter Rowan officiated The bride's uncle Neil McNeil gave her away Best man Dr Francis J Keany bridesmaid Miss Adelaide Dona hoe Ushers included Dr William H Green Joseph A Conry Joseph McNeil and Henry S Fitzgerald Afterward a reception at 29 Stanley street The couple will tour North and reside at 15 Hamilton Street Dorchester
In Hyannisport on June 22, Grace Barnard daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Barnard Jr of Savannah and Byron Emmons Brewster from a Boston family were married at Union Chapel at noon. Rev. T C Haynes officiated. Elye Barnard was maid of honor. bridesmaids Olive Holiday Ruth Barker Elinor Barnard. The bride wore ivory satin duchesse lace with duchess train and carried sweet peas.
Joseph A. Delany of Forest Hills married Helen Beatty of Jamaica Plain at St Thomas’s rectory. Rev. C F Donahoe officiated. Bride wore white organdie with lace, brides maid Margaret Beatty, groom’s attendant W B Delany. Reception on Washington street Forest Hills. Couple received gifts including a sideboard from Station 13 officers. They will live at 8883 Washington Street Forest Hills.
Superintendent Whalen presents the first annual report for the plant covering Feb 1897 to Jan 1898. It shows a net gain of 8004.30 after depreciation and emphasizes union adherence, high workmanship, and favorable comparison with contract work.
Harvard senior festivities derma outside at Fay House with a Gay reception under lanterns on the lawn and in Beck Hall. Guests include Miss Humphrey Miss Wood Miss Wing and others as decorations please. The event features glee and mandolin clubs and a new outdoor dance floor.
Graduation exercises at Lincoln School Brookline drew a large audience as 67 pupils received diplomas. The program featured carpentry demonstrations swimming drills music and readings with addresses by Reverend William H. Lyon William H. Lincoln and School Board member Dr Everett M Bowker. About two thirds of the class will enter the High School next fall.
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