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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1898
Page
4
The piece warns that an early spring before March brings seductive warmth and deceptive trends. It notes the pleasant cues may mask underlying risks and cautions readers to stay wary of abrupt changes and misreadings of the season.
The piece argues that widespread peace sentiment gives way to calls for armed intervention against Spain. It states Congress as the principal force shaping policy, predicts a possible revolt if the President pushes a pacific Cuba stance, and warns that urgency in Washington is mounting toward aggressive congressional action.
The 1897 statement shows Bell Telephone Company net earnings of 4.17 million on 190.8 thousand gross, with large subsidiary dividends and instrument rents. Critics argue profits rely on licenses and rent from minor companies, urging state supervision and passage of the Post telephone bill.
The piece argues Republicans erred in criticizing Mayor Quincy for traveling to Washington to secure defense for Boston. It states protecting the port is in the city's best interest, and as mayor his decision was prudent and timely, not a matter for fault or ridicule.
The grain fleet from Chicago is set to depart on April 1 as the earliest on record. Total grain ready to ship amounts to 12 100 000 bushels including 1 693 000 bushels wheat 8 254 000 bushels corn and 2 282 000 bushels oats. Spring is arriving about three weeks earlier than usual with navigation opening ahead of time. Crocuses stock early and marbles and peg tops have appeared in the latitude.
The proposed bill would set a 90 foot building height limit for Copley Square, repeal park commission powers, and permit property owners to sue the city for damages. The measure provokes worry that taxpayers may be forced to compensate private speculators who invested in the square’s beautification.
The piece argues against U S efforts to grant autonomy to Cuban patriots and lauds Cuban resolve to reject any settlement short of full independence from Spain. It asserts Americans will tolerate no intervention that does not seek Cuba’s absolute independence and cites the courage of Cuban patriots and the Junta.
A columnist records busyness around a Cambridge brain trial with gate crushes and a governor connection. President Warren of Boston University balances jubilee tasks and family news while Professor Joseph R. Taylor lectures Miss Chamberlayne's students on Commonwealth avenue.
Business appeals to customers awaiting post fire adjustments. The firm plans to announce disposal of the entire stock once loss is settled and will complete unfulfilled contracts with newly ordered fresh goods from the mills.
A collection of short notices covers Professor Taylor's charming sketches of Triad women at Boston University and Miss Chamberlayne's school, plus updates on Donahoe’s Magazine manager Dan Toomey. Other items note Colonel Scannell's recovery, subway starters at Park Street, March weather, lectures in Wesleyan Hall and Bowdoin Square, and a Cadets gift to John B. Schoeffel.
The piece from Rock Elm Wisconsin presents a war poem with commands to follow the drum and bugle as battle beckons. It centers on the lure of combat and the personal costs including separation from family. Poet Ninette M. Lowater signs the piece.
Letter to the editor from D. E. W. Stone of Lynn commends the Post editorial Spain at the Bar, says McKinley will uphold America's honor, notes no war and believes Spain will back down and settle.
The text proclaims April as the most eventful month, noting the first blood in the revolutionary and Civil wars, Lincoln’s assassination and death in 1865, and Grant’s surrender at Appomattox. It ends with a watchword of peace with honor and readiness for emergencies.
Boston letter writer recaps Commodore Howison explanation of how torpedo boats differ from torpedo boat destroyers. The note, sent from Melrose reader M J C, spurs a humorous exchange about hayracks and nautical terminology.
Frank J Gould purchased three top St Bernards Wes Le Prince cost 12000 dollars and La Queen and Santa Monica 4000 dollars each totaling 20000. A Bristol bishop spoke against muzzling dogs for hydrophobia. Cavaliere Pacelli, Rome, born 1798, is a centenarian who visits Cafe Della Pace. Marquis of Salisb is ill and Robert Arthur Bot Gascoigne is named.
Horace Thatcher recounts a failed attempt to stump his wife Miry by demanding apple sass. She relentlessly sabotages his meals with it, topping it with clever lines about recipes and inevitability. He concedes he cannot win and warns others not to challenge women.
Recipe notes list meals for the day and detailed steps for stuffed potatoes and Turkish pilaf. The ad credits Katie Carlin of 204 Hampden Street Roxbury and provides home cooking guidance.
A collage of brief humorous exchanges from Chicago and other papers includes a wife planning Lenten lectures, a man joking about plans to ship bric-a-brac to deter enemies, and family quips about lectures, quarrels, and stereographs. The items showcase playful banter and social patter from early 20th century humor columns.
The defense alleges a plot by Michael J. Coyle and associates to frame Scollans by sending his teams to Roxbury for a contractor owned by Jacobs and Coyle. Testimony from Scollans and his children details payments and orders while a warrant is issued for Charlie Jacobs after his disappearance. The day features claims of conspiracy, family testimonies, and attempts to place responsibility on others.
The Boston House debates a 30 year bond issue for city loans and a playground program with a $200000 cap while a quorum issue stalls a plan to reorganize aldermen into twelve districts. A separate push seeks district elections plus at large voting, with other measures on school tax limits and building height in Copley square.
The article analyzes the North Eastern Gas and Coke Company plans, weighing financial implications, regulatory hurdles, and potential impacts on consumers. It outlines stakeholder perspectives, including management, investors, and policy makers, and considers projected timelines.
Statements from Boston merchants argue that cheaper coke via the New England Gas and Coke Company could revive iron industries in New England. They caution ore supply and regional competition must also improve, but celebrate cheap fuel as a key to renewed manufacturing and employment.
Ulysses S. Grant III, son of Colonel Frederick D. Grant, is poised to receive a presidential appointment to West Point. A letter from General Grant, dictated near death, urged his grandson's cadetship, with endorsements from General Sherman and others. President McKinley may announce the appointment on Grant’s 16th birthday. Frederick D. Grant arrived in Washington to deliver the letter and advocate the bid.
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