February Circulation Figures Show Daily and Sunday Averages
The report lists February circulation with a daily average of 133,209 and a Sunday average of 118,001. It presents concise readership metrics for the period.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1898
Page
4
Forest policy urged to curb Ohio River floods
The article argues floods along the Ohio River and its tributaries grow worse yearly. It calls for forestry reforms to restore watersheds, stop destructive lumbering, and apply forest management to prevent spring floods rather than widening dykes or deepening channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Keeping the Doors Open to Public Court Proceedings
The Massachusetts judiciary should not allow secret trials even for indecent matters. Public court hearings protect judicial integrity, despite concerns about exposing audiences to certain testimony. Our judges merit respect and fixed rules should preserve full publicity over discretionary secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Committee On the Judiciary
Temple of Justice
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
The Crisis at Hand and the Maine Inquiry Report
Washington awaits the Maine board of inquiry findings with patient resolve. The nation shows determined dignity and readiness to act without haste if the report calls for vigorous measures to meet the looming crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maine Board of Inquiry
Demand for Telephone Super Vision Gains Public Support
A rising public wave in favor of a telephone supervision bill is reported across the state. Business groups like the Malden Board of Trade urge lawmakers to back the measure while telephone companies mobilize a strong lobby at the State House to oppose it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S of Trade
Malden Board
Gloucester
Commonwealth
Boston
State House
Questioning Senators and Representatives Over Lobby Influence
The speaker challenges lawmakers to resist lobby power and heed the will of the people, questioning who among the Senate or House will stand firm against special interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Spain Deploys Torpedo Fleets To Porto Rico
The Canary Islands fleet of six torpedo boats and seven torpedo boat destroyers sails to Porto Rico. The critic notes these vessels are purposefully fighting boats and marks Spain’s move as a strong and dangerous naval display. The United States has ships ready within range of Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canary Islands
Porto Rico
Spain
United States
Havana
Atlantic
Observant Citizen Harry Davenport to sail on European tour
Harry Davenport the Observant Citizen plans a European tour starting next Wednesday from New York. He will sail with The Belle of New York company aboard the St. Paul, subject to possible US government seizure, and will be joined by noted performers Edna May Phyllis Rankin Crissie Carlyle Leslie Carter and Minnie Dupree among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Davenport
New York
Davenport
Belle of New York’’ Company
Edna May
Phyllis Rankin
Crissie Carlyle
Leslie Carter
Minnie Dupree
William Gillette
Sixty Minutes a Second Make Then
A verse fragment from Virginia Duncan in Mothers Magazine depicts Margery in a daffodil gown and a young lassie at table as a clock prompts longing. The speaker woos Margery while the clock measures moments and hints at departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margery Sweet
Virginia Duncan
Mother’s Magazine
Town Meeting Endorses $2 a Day Wages in Watertown
A letter to the editor praises Watertown's town meeting where workers will be paid $2 per day and the town records a resolution favoring American citizen labor on all town projects. The writer argues higher wages sustain commerce and reduce dull business, urging statewide adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Watertown
Short Stories by Mrs Hester Arnold Reveals Hidden Affair
A husband discovers his wife Lucie kept secret love letters from another man Percy. Amid turmoil a fire disrupts the family, and months later Lucie tends their baby as the truth emerges through a confession and a final embrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy
Lucie
Brockton
Weirs
An Sae
Will
Not All a Farce and Social Snippets from 19th Century Papers
A collage of humorous exchanges from Chicago and Washington papers features jests about marriage, politics, and daily life. The dialogue spoof includes a veiled thief, a wheel boast, mind reader rumors, free silverites, and a wife’s social wit. Names like Chicago Record and Washington Star appear in snippets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Repli
Chicago Evening Post
Chicago Tribune
Julia
Dickie
Chicago Record
Chicago Post
Washington Star
Chicago News
Attitude Prompted Editorial Across Papers
The Argus Fargo item notes The Boston Post as Democratic paper unfurling Union flag and declaring Peace with honor or war with victor as its motto on the editorial page. The message reflects wartime sentiments and partisan rhetorical framing in New England media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argus
Fargo
North Dakota
Boston Post
New England
Boston Harbor Fortifications Ready Against Attack
Boston harbor deemed invulnerable within three days as electric dynamo and oil engine are installed at Fort Independence to connect submarine mines and torpedoes. An engineer officer from the U S Army signals full readiness soon and notes temporary nature of current explosive setup. Crews return to Long Island Head aboard the Resolute after 4 15 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Warren
Long Island Head
Fort Independence
United States Engineering Corps
MACHIAS CREW COMPLAINS OF UNCOMFORTABLE QUARTERS
Sailors from the gunboat Machias say the ship has cramped quarters and poor sleeping space. Officers and enlisted men alike find their rooms uncomfortable and many crew members who were paid off have already left the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machias
Boston Harbor defenses grow with new electric mine system
The article describes a reinforced harbor defense in Boston with a dynamo powered by a new engine to generate electricity in under ten minutes for explosive devices. It notes the integration of older and newer torpedoes, preparations at Fort Independence and Fort Warren, and the arrival of Battery G at Long Island Head. It also covers Navy yard work on the monitor ships Catskill and Lehigh, the Pacifying issues, and soldiers' conditions including rations and sleeping quarters aboard the gunboat Lancaster and related vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Independence
Woodruff
Fort Warren
War Department
Washington
Battery G
Long Island Head
Mitchell
New York
Niles
Fort Adams
Resolute
Catskill
Charlestown Navy Yard
Machias
Lancaster
John Ericsson
Navy Yard
Boston
Suerres
Boston Harbor
Fort Adamse
Sailors Discharged Delayed on Machias After Asiatic Service
Crew of the Machias faces delays in discharge and pay after three years in foreign waters. Navy neglect hindering release, with about thirty men unpaid. Commander John F. Merry praised for leadership as the gunboat awaits new seamen and final repairs within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machias
Castine
Petrel
Navy Department
Washington
Navy Yard
John F. Merry
Asiatic
Notable Family Milestone and Public Interest Notes
Mrs Sallie Shiver of Georgia has 235 living descendants and 75 deceased, totaling 310. Rev Dr Alexander Kent proposes weekly House speeches at Typographical Temple. Daughers of the Revolution honor two aged daughters of veterans with gospoons. Peter Busch of St Louis travels to San Francisco for a Klondike trip prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Kent
The
People’s Church
Washington
House of Representatives
Michigan
the Daughters of the Revolution
Harriet Felton
de Wolf Toll
Peter Busch
Adolph Busch
St. Louis
San Francisco
Klondike
United press urged to back President in crisis
The Boston Post calls for unity in media and government amid the Cuban crisis. It argues a united Congress, public sentiment, and press behind the President to uphold dignity and national interests, warns against papers prioritizing commercialism over patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Washington Post
Boston Post
Democratic
New England
Union
United Press
Congress
Maine
United States
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