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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post lists daily and Sunday subscription prices with district rates and payment rules. Readers are instructed to notify changes of address and to send payments in advance, with notices about discontinuation and delivery methods.
The article recalls 122 years since British troops evacuated Boston from Dorchester Heights marking a step toward independence. It notes the Irish patron saint’s day coincidence with the event and calls for celebrations plus a memorial at the redoubts site. It mentions hopes for home rule in Ireland and commemorative efforts.
The Boston Board of Apportionment debate centers on whether the bill should be referred to the people. Supporters say it is administrative, but critics argue it shifts a legislative function from elected representatives to a seven member board chosen by the mayor. They contend Boston’s tax money control must remain with the people.
Washington bears a quieter mood as the world watches the Maine disaster inquiry and possible Spanish responsibility. The public weighs whether a money settlement can ease a serious crisis, while Cuba’s plight remains a moral, humanitarian concern. The nation prepares for varied outcomes with calm vigilance.
The Post argues against blanket regulation of all communications, noting telegraph firms are exempt while telephone companies face supervision. It supports targeted reform and urges separate bills for telegraph regulation if desired, maintaining that each issue deserves its own basis.
The article notes telegrams to New York cost 20 cents while a telephone call runs $2. The Post resists detailing all items in its bill but invites officials to draft a bill for telegraph supervision as suggested.
Prominent Boston merchants express support for keeping telephone firms unregulated. Daniel Frank, F S Mead, and Edward D Rice defend current practices, citing ownership in American Bell and New England Telephone. The Post questions how the public, not stockholders, bears the burden of high rates.
The Church of the Unity on West Newton Street has been purchased by the German Lutheran Society, signaling a denominational shift. The Observant Citizen notes conservative Lutheranism, public quiet in wartime politics, and a Boston Sousa concert scene alongside local reflections on aging former mayor Dr. Samuel A. Green and a Tremont Street street-hurdy-gurdy crowd scene.
A poorly dressed young woman, among curious onlookers, danced solo along the sidewalk to applause as the crowd watched. Newsboys praised her as a peach dancer while spectators recalled the event at Beacon Street after the game.
A Post writer far from Ireland sends a tiny shamrock spray and withered leaf from Sligo. The poem recalls memory of Sligo hills lakes and a gathering on St Patrick's Day with toast to Ireland and the Emerald Isle.
Bishop Creighton doubts finishing the History of the Papacy and cites workload in the London diocese. Eu genia Washington listed among Daughters of the American Revolution founders as George Washington’s great granddaughter. Barre Vermont plans a Robert Burns statue modeled by J Massy Rhind. Emmons gold controversy with Crookes labeled as possible fraud or discovery. Joaquin Miller on gold’s nature. Zola praised by Stuart Henry for relentless work and lack of personal charm.
A collage of humorous quotes and social quips from various papers. Witty exchanges about Cuba, bread and biscuits, unexpected tea invites, and domestic scenes highlight light human foibles. The humor reflects contemporary newspaper humor columns and reader amusements.
In Worcester Miss Addie F. Gillette of Fitchburg faced a court challenge to her bar admission. Judge Gaskill postponed the hearing to March 26 and required Charles E. Ware to file a list of specific charges against Gillette by the upcoming Saturday, with Judge Hayden representing Gillette.
Boston City Hospital trustees seek 61300 for a new laundry building boiler upgrades and heating and ventilating systems plus the surgical amphitheatre. Mayor Quincy and city officials tour the hospital and back the plan citing efficiency and city needs.
Louise Madire, widow in New Orleans, reflects on a July summer with her younger suitor Frederic Shiller. He pursues marriage to her daughter Cecile, while the housekeeper Marie and moonlit garden frame a tale of yearning and social arrangements in a genteel southern setting.
Members of the East Boston Social Club surprised James E Fitzgerald at his new home 208 Webster Street presenting a costly English oak dining room set. The evening featured a male quartet, reminiscing speeches, and refreshments hosted by Mrs Fitzgerald.
The Post announces a weekly short story competition open to women readers. Prizes include 10 dollars for first, 5 dollars for second, and 2 dollars each for four other stories. Submissions must be 700 to 1000 words, single-sided, with full name and address, prepaid return postage, and folded. no rolling.
A pantry list outlines daily meals from breakfast to supper including buckwheat cakes omelet doughnuts and cream gravy. A recipe for creamed cabbage and French toast is provided followed by a butter sauce method. Signed by Alice M Corbett of 164 Elm Street Marlboro Massachusetts.
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of five dollars for the best three meal bill of fare submitted by women readers. Bills should be stated like a menu with brief dish preparations and no excess explanation. Meals may be breakfast lunch and dinner or breakfast dinner and supper for a family of four or five, with total weekly food under ten dollars. Submissions arrive by mail to the Cooking Editor. rejected entries are not returned.
The New Hampshire Club held its regular monthly meeting at Youngs yesterday at 2 pm. President Bryant introduced Hon. J. O. Lyford of Concord who spoke on the state's political and financial status. Lt. E. M. Weaver of the Second United States Artillery described precautions to protect Boston in case of bombardment before adjournment.
James A. Frye colonel and inspector general of Massachusetts writes to the Post to clarify remarks attributed to Colonel Frye at a New England iron and hardware dinner. He says his prior paper discussed coast and harbor defense and did not predict war with Spain nor mention Massachusetts militia. He requests space for this correction in tomorrow's issue.
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