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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post lists rates for Daily and Sunday editions and notes subscription changes should include both current and new addresses. It states all payments in advance, payment methods, and that subscriptions may be discontinued on expiration. editors and addresses are provided for contact.
General Shafter reports the army in Cuba has fewer than 150 sick and no battlefield deaths, with only two deaths from disease since Tampa. He contrasts US troops favorably with Spanish forces suffering 17,000 deaths from yellow fever and disease over three years, asserting American soldiers are healthier and better cared for.
The Senate amended a Congressional resolution to name the crew of the Merrimac alongside Lieutenant Hobson, marking the first time noncommissioned sailors are named in such thanks. The piece praises Newcomb at Cardenas and Hodgson at Manila Bay, arguing heroism transcends rank and title.
The Spanish Minister of War says the Cadiz fleet is passing the Suez Canal. If Camara heads for the Philippines he may be avoiding battle as prior Spanish fleets did, dodging our ships and seeking safe harbors to escape engagement.
The article notes graduates receiving equipment to aid them in the world ahead and observes some donned United States Volunteer uniforms at Harvard. Yale conferred degrees in absentia on students serving in Cuba, highlighting serious citizenship and university support for patriotism during wartime.
A pro war piece predicts the fall of Santiago de Cuba within forty eight hours as American forces nearing 20 000 regulars plus 9 000 reinforcements converge on the Spanish stronghold and Cuban patriots cooperate. Deserters describe misery under Spanish rule while the U S navy and siege guns pressure the fortifications.
A quiet newspaper man John D Merrill recalls Harvard reunion antics and sings with fond college spirit. He notes Municipal Band harmony lacking and praises drummers while contrasting old minstrel music. Judge D L V Moffett jokes about beer prices and rising tides as a cyclist complains of water on streets. A boy anticipates Fourth of July firecrackers and rockets, celebrating recent American victories.
The story notes Harvard with 870 graduates and Yale with over 700 as part of a broad commencement season. It speaks of thousands of educated youths entering the workforce, seen as a new force in the community and highlighting Superintendent J Perkins.
Seven years after her lover John Gerrish vanished on a sailing trip Melinda has been bed ridden. On the Fourth of July a prank by Dick Wrenton and friends humorously awakens her and her sister Amelia. Melinda resumes life, shocking neighbors with a sudden recovery and a tongue in cheek rebuke of illness.
In West Roxbury at the Parental School 187 boys stood in line for inspection by trustees and city officials. Visitors praised the neat, polished grounds and the fatherly care under Mr. Perkins, contrasting with past times.
Rules to Be Observed by Contributors for the Post outlines weekly prizes for Original Short Stories and highlights new blue denim sailor suits for boys. A Dewey suit in jackie style with white stripes and a denim marine hat completes the look inspired by Admiral Dewey and Lt Hobson.
A quoted verse recalls the Maine as a terrifying spectre for Spain’s fleets. The lines describe Yankee ships manned by slain sailors and God's lightning from cannons, framing a dramatic naval confrontation and the doomed Spanish squadrons in the wake of the Maine.
A collage of comic quips and dialogue from Chicago News Tit-Bits and Detroit Journal features playful lines on fashion belts in uniform, marriages, Alaska latitude, and a coquette joking about “other girl's deal.”
The Boston Post offers a $5 prize weekly for the best three meal bills of fare sent by women readers. Menus must list three meals for four to five persons with a weekly food cap of $10 for a family of five. Submissions end each Saturday. winners printed Mondays. Send by mail to Cooking Editor, the Post, Boston.
The Post investigates a deserving case and pledges $10 to help send a poor man home. Readers are urged to contribute via Mr Kimball, cashier, The Post. Subscriptions from Boston and nearby areas total $32.50, listing multiple donors and amounts.
A letter to the editor thanks the mayor and the Democratic party for recognizing and advancing colored voters in Boston. The writer notes better treatment under the current administration, contrasts with Republican predecessors, and cites city department participation and inviting conventions as signs of progress. Signed Co. Taylor Robinson.
Treasurer Henry Higginson reported contributions totaling 11 711 18, nearly doubling the fund to 23 475 63. Subscriptions include Boston Fire Department 1089 05 Arch Bishop Williams 600 and Jordan Marsh 2500 with many civic leaders and firms like Adams and Co. and Mary Ware among donors. The drive continues as donors push the total higher.
Clara M Denison daughter of Dr William Denison and granddaughter of Samuel Denison married Elmer Ellsworth Williams M D of New York City at the Hutchinson home in Hyde Park today. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Samuel Gavitt Babcock with F J Hutchinson giving away the bride. Afterward a wedding breakfast for fifty was served and the couple departed for a two month Provinces tour before making 156 Madison Avenue New York City their home.
A wedding was held last evening at 17 Addison Street Chelsea for Gertrude Mary Davis daughter of Samuel C. Davis marrying Frank Sumner Crandon. Rev. R Perry Bush officiated with Edwin J Crandon best man and Mary P Bickford bridesmaid. Pages were George E Holmes and Ruth Fay.
At Mrs. William Davidson's residence at 244 Humboldt Avenue Roxbury yesterday at noon, Bertha Georgina Morse wed Charles Austin Morse as the ceremony proceeded with formal bridal attire and lily accents. The Rev. S. A. Shearman of St. John's officiated.
The note outlines contest terms for second best and four other stories paying two dollars each. Winners will be named in the Sunday edition. Manuscripts must be 700 to 1000 words, single sided, with full name and address, prepaid postage, return postage, and attention insured. Women readers only. Do not roll, send folded to Short Story Editor.
Rowland Ward died at Hunt's Hollow near Nunda New York at eighty after living thirty years without a chin due to a Civil War wound He survived on liquid nourishment since the injury Colonel William Young son of Brigham Young and a former West Point graduate served in the engineer corps until Utah statehood resigned to seek a U S Senate seat but was defeated He later lived in Salt Lake City and volunteered for the current war.
The Episcopal Church in Jamaica Plain organized a ceremony establishing a formal event at the parish.
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