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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post reportedly published the first authentic details of Commodore Dewey's Manila victory days before rival papers. The Beacon contrasts this with the slow London and US awareness of Waterloo, noting the Post’s claimed early streetside sale and rapid reporting.
The commentary notes the U S Pacific fleet under Admiral Sampson moving toward Porto Rico and San Juan while questioning the missing Spanish Armada. It suggests the Spanish squadron may head to Cadiz, delaying a sea battle but not altering overall strategy.
The Senate passed the measure to reorganize Boston's Board of Aldermen and Common Council by 25 to 5. It proposes 25 Aldermen and 50 Common Councilors, elected by ward, removing city at large representation and creating a localized body while granting concurrent jurisdiction on street franchises. The reform aims to curb municipal evils but is seen as undesirable unless vetoed.
The Boston Post calls for a city and New England wide demonstration to celebrate Admiral Dewey and the Manila Bay victory. It notes local ties, names several officers and ships, and suggests civic leaders speak. The piece also comments on New Englanders' roles and urges a fitting public recognition of the triumph.
The Observant Citizen notes the asphalt walk on the Common between Park Street subway and Joy Street is finally being repaired after months of neglect. The column also covers local volunteer callups, military drill in agricultural colleges, a Broadway star’s upcoming performance, patriotic displays, and mixed views on curfews and enlistment.
The bill creates a City Council likely to stay Democratic in both branches, which could prompt a Republican Legislature to demand further changes in a few years.
The nation acknowledges the services of many and awards medals for Manila Bay that carry the significance of nobility, even if not all can be made admirals.
A poem recounts a brave mule at Matanzas Bay who stood unflinching as the Yankee fleet attacked. The animal’s actions are celebrated though its name and rank remain unknown, with the only details being its courage and alert pose amid fire and ruin.
Emperor Franz Josef will confer a medal for all officers and men who served in the Austro-Hungarian army or navy during his reign in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of his accession. Piper Findlater, wounded at Dargai, at Netley Hospital, has an offered marriage from a wealthy lady. he feels unequal to managing such fortune. Reed autographs circulate widely, often as "T Reed" and occasionally "Thomas Reed" on official documents.
Lilly Grey and her daughter neglect miserly Uncle Sim while Maud quietly befriends him. Sim, a Australia returnee and self-disguised beggar, reveals wealth at Appleton Hall reception. He plans to leave half a million to Maud, who soon marries Guy Ames after gaining the fortune.
The Post announces weekly prizes for Original Short Stories. First prize ten dollars, second five, four others two dollars each. winners named in Sunday issue. Stories must be 700 to 1000 words, single side, full name and address, prepaid return postage. Open to women readers. fold not rolled. send to Short Story Editor.
The fragment discusses youths and guidance for a mother, urging acceptance of inevitable mischief, ensuring decent gear for riding, and leaving other matters to Providence. It reflects parental attitude toward growing boys and prudent preparation.
Breakfast includes sliced oranges shredded wheat sugar and cream with lamb chops egg omelet baked potatoes raised biscuit coffee Lunch features cold roast lamb corn gems buckwheat cakes with syrup preserved plums and pickle relish Dinner offers roast rib beef browned potatoes creamed parsnips and vegetable salad with lemon pie cheese and salad greens. Pauline Barron 73 Waverly Street Roxbury Mass.
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of five dollars for the best three meal bills of fare for a family of five. Submissions must read like a menu with concise prep directions and three meals daily. Limit seven days and ten dollars total per week. entries end Saturdays and winners print Mondays.
A collage of light humor and gossip from early papers includes quips about a six month old baby in a creepy tale, a wilful stepdaughter, a bashful kiss request, a talkative Miss Frocks, and Uncle Jack’s Arizona faro trade. The items reflect period tone and social foibles through brief amusing exchanges.
The Boston Post issued a Sunday night extra with Dewey’s victory at Manila, selling thousands of copies citywide and suburban. The account was largely accurate and morning papers had little to add.
Major Perlie A Dyar took the chair at a Dorchester city board meeting after being sworn into the regular U S Army at Fort Warren. The board refused to confirm Senator C I Folsom as principal assessor, a defeat Republicans blame on John H Donovan, with Democrats opposing Folsom. The day also saw confirmations for Frank A Drew and John M Maguire as assessors, plus appointments and removals of constables and music commissioners, and approval to build a swimming pool and bath house in Orchard Park and fund Memorial Day G A R posts.
Wholesale merchants in Boston plan a May 18 mass meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to curb out-of-town trade drift to New York. Henry T. Miller chairs the arrangements with leaders from 24 to 25 Associated Board of Trade groups. Gov Wolcott, Mayor Quincy, Port Collector George H. Lyman, and Postmaster Henry A. Thomas expected to attend and speak.
Children of the Sabbath school at Union Park Street Temple will present a flag to the Ninth Regiment in camp at South Framingham. A delegation from the first class leaves on the Boston & Albany line at 12 30 p m Wednesday.
A letter to the editor from a lady asks theater managers to install mirrors around venues so women can check if their hats or bonnets are straight after shows. She notes the season ending and future improvements, urging accommodation for ladies.
Mutual Benefit Association Men of Lida presented Mr. Hyman Kaplan with a gold medal in recognition of his service as Secretary.
A poemsong celebrates Roosevelt era cavalry imagery with bold phrases of grit and clash. It depicts riders thudding along dusky pikes across plains and gleaming sabers as they confront the Spaniards in a heroic rally. The refrain extols unwavering resolve of the Roosevelt company and their fearless leader amid wartime bravado.
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