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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1898
Page
4
The text notes a grave possibility of trouble in the current crisis and argues that greater national preparation reduces the likelihood of hostilities, regardless of the board of inquiry’s report.
Miss Lena Whitton and her lover John Thompson clash over Lent as he plans a theater outing. Lena rebukes his secular laxity and forbids celebration on the first day of Lent, contrasting their church views amid springtime domestic scenes.
At the hearing on the Post telephone bill Mr Powers pressed petitioners about lack of attendees. The record shows petitioners occupied the room, with only the telephone company's paid attorney present. The Post did not urge attendees and asserted its case relies on the irresistible power of a righteous cause.
Report says Spain ordered two cruisers from Armstrongs for Brazil and seeks more warships, while British builders demand upfront payment and English firms withhold naval supply credit. Spain’s finances, battered by the Cuban war, cast doubt on bond coupons and sovereign borrowing as Spanish 4s trade below 60 on Paris and London markets.
The United States Senate refused to confirm Henry Demas as naval officer at New Orleans, denouncing the McKinley backed deal that brought Demas and associates to St. Louis as pledged Reed voters. The committee vote was unanimous against confirmation, seen as a rebuke to McKinley for using public service for personal political ends.
The piece critiques President McKinley’s first year, noting a deficit from the new revenue law, insufficient customs revenue, and inaction on currency, Cuban, Hawaii annexation, immigration, and other reforms. It argues the year failed to deliver promised reforms and risks obstruction from a hostile Congress.
The conservative AP reports Spain bought two cruisers in England and seeks more. With Cuba lacks a navy and funds depleted, observers ask if Spain needs warships for possible conflict with the United States as Washington presses to ready the nation for such a contingency.
The state regulates steam railroads street railways gas and electric lighting and telephone firms because these are not private ventures but public partnerships. Public investment via franchises and streets warrants state supervision to protect citizens and ensure fair dealing. The railroad commission and similar boards oversee these services and the Post telephone bill is urged.
The column recalls photographer C. J. Horner selling over 6000 Madge Lessing pictures in a year and discusses Madge Lessing, J L Kelly mistaken for Richard Croker, Mme Modjeska’s health, and Playgoers Club policies. It notes B F Keith receives letters on hat regulations and mentions young forester Harry Goldband and the Wolff family. Minor urban observations follow about Court street repairs, umbrella parasols, and a death in Newspaper Row.
Letter to the editor from a drummer replying to a man who complained about street smoke. He notes 2000 Boston cigar makers rely on cigars for a living and suggests the air is better in Pittsburg or Cincinnati.
A reader advises D R K to visit the Public Garden or ride to Franklin Park to enjoy nature and avoid tobacco smoke. The writer urges him not to destroy an industry that feeds thousands and suggests using tobacco quietly if he must smoke. Brookling: WIN DUFFY.
A string of brief notices records deaths and events: John P. Allaire, among Fulton’s first steamboat party, dies in Baltimore at age 8. a Philadelphia knife-grinder trains a Newfoundland to turn his grindstone. Earl of Clonmel dies from blood poisoning after sealing wax touch. Other items note Oxford professorship funding, Prince Oscar’s naval and army appointment at age ten, Corean graduation at Roanoke College with royal presence, English generals in India facing losses, J Sterling Morton denying authorship of a poem, and Artemas Ward’s early fame linked to Artemas Ryder’s companionship.
A woman defies male fashion advice by wearing a chatelaine and belt hung with gold or silver pocket cases. She insists on keeping pencil and notebook handy while keeping the look attractive, contrasting with men who prefer vest pockets.
The introduction notes four leaf clover buckles with crystals in single or paired designs, and mirrors echoing the motif. A fan shaped pin cushion for pins is new, with velvet padding at the tip. Beaded purses and handkerchief bags, knit from heavy silk and trimmed with clover or floral beadwork, remain in vogue for evening wear.
Quaker Date Crullers Dropped Eggs on Toast Baking Powder Biscuit Cream Coffee DINNER Chicken Soup Roast Leg Lamb Stanned Green Peas Red Currant Jelly Mashed Potatoes Corn Fritters Bread and Butter Frosted Lemon Pudding Graham Bread SUPPER Scalloped Oysters Parker House Rolls Brandied Peaches Sponge Cake Tea Broiled salt mackerel soak overnight wash and wipe dry butter lemon juice pour over mackerel Corn fritters recipe serves two eggs sweet corn cream flour melted butter salt pepper fry in hot lard Mrs. J. LISTER Stoneham
The Young Men's Christian Union announces a Saturday evening talk by Charles W. Hird of Boston on The Story of the Sword illustrated by drills by Roxbury Horse Guards and others. The vesper service tomorrow features music and an address by Rev Daniel Dulany Addison of Brookline on Religion and Knowledge. Next Wednesday March 9 Tufts College Glee Mandolin and Guitar Club will perform a concert in Union Hall.
The article recounts the September 10 1813 Battle of Lake Erie led by Commodore Perry then 26 with the Lawrence and Niagara. It notes American ships outgunned yet prevailed as the British squadron surrendered one by one and praises privateers, including Price of Neufchatel, for their bold actions off Nantucket and the Maine coast.
A collage of lighthearted quips from early 20th century humor columns. Jokes about declining advances, fair proceeds, patent medicine ads, and misheard lines showcase punny exchanges and social setups in Chicago News Truth Cincinnati Enquirer Tit-Bits and more.
A man enjoys a lively tryst with charming Miss Adams but later ponders Lena Whitton as temptations grow. He attends a lecture with Lena refused and visits another house, sparking internal conflict. John marries. Adams becomes a surname link to Lena.
The Hon. Edward Atkinson spoke at 208 Newbury Street on money as a medium of exchange and the means to advance civilization. He argued that debasement harms commerce and cited global production figures for cotton and wool, illustrating money's role in human wants and exchange.
The Rev. Augustus Langcake S J of St Marys Church North End will preach a Lenten sermon series at the church which recently marked its golden jubilee. The second sermon is Sunday at 7 30 p m on Attributes of the Church drawing thousands from across the state and sparking strong religious enthusiasm.
The funeral of Dr. William A. Rogers Ph D LL D a Colby University scientist of national renown was held at Elm Street Baptist Church in Waterville Me with the body lying in state at 10 o clock The guard of honor from Colby classes included H S Cross H B Allen H H Pratt M J Pillsbury G E Cornforth H L Haneken H R Spencer and A I Stewart President Butler of Colby offered the invocation
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