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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post reportedly published the first authentic details of Commodore Dewey's victory at Manila more than half a day before rivals, a feat praised as modern journalism. The piece contrasts this with Waterloo where London learned of the outcome much later, and the US waited weeks.
The article dismisses rumors of a Spanish fleet approaching New England waters as highly improbable. It notes defense of the coast, potential torpedo boats in local patrols, and that sightings likely reference U.S. patrolling forces. It also praises Colonel Cyrus A. Page for his public service and discusses timing for political events and constitutional amendment needs.
The dispatch asserts the San Juan fortifications are crushed and Porto Rico fallen to the United States. It frames the capture as vital to naval strategy, signaling Spain’s decline as Manila and Havana follow, while noting casualties at Cardenas and praising Ensign Bagley.
A vivid column describes a Boston Parker House flag incident and a star spangled market surge. It profiles local figures including Joseph Haworth and W M Wilkison preparing for Europe and Rev Peter MacQueen of Day Street Church, praising his outreach and stereopticon lectures. It mentions the Public Library bond issue and a request from Mrs Kate O Brien.
Mary Crosby reports in the Transcript that Dewey will be hailed as queen o the May for victories at Manila. The verse calls Dewey to wake early and lead, promising laurels and glory as Spanish power falters at dawn on the first of May.
In Mrs. Stanton's parlor a quartet of friends share tales including Maude Howe's love story. A dashing Boston nabob, James Drew, wooes Maude with eloquence and a pug dog, but in a twist he abandons the engagement, selling the pug for two dollars. The tale closes as chocolate and tea await after verbatim retelling.
The bicycle girl shows off patriotic flair with flags on badges ribbons and a new red white and blue lamp attachment. She would enlist if needed and spends funds on flag-themed gear and a spinning disc attached to her lamp.
A Chicago News snippet shows Almira urging Lucinda to join a book club. Almira claims to read over a hundred books in five minutes daily and lists titles by Nansen Hall Caine Allen Julian Wawthorne and Hope. The exchange includes playful banter and a remark about a prior visit.
Breakfast hints include lamb chops buckwheat cakes doughnuts Baldwin apples and coffee Lunch features cold corned beef oysters radishes and Parker House rolls Dinner offers asparagus soup roast veal beans cucumbers potatoes and bananas with a banana pudding recipe. Agnes Re Laughton 26 Blaine Avenue Allston station Boston.
The Rough Riders, led by Assistant Secretary Roosevelt, are expected to field the lightest equipment of any army unit, with each man carrying a rifle revolver and machete. Experts anticipate Roosevelt will focus on keeping his plains-formed troops in line as they prepare for service.
A garbled snippet shows early 20th century talk on language mishaps and courtship. Miss Cayenne comments on elder gentlemen while a speaker admires younger ladies. The fragment cites Washington Star and Chicago News as sources.
Perkins, foreman of the Old Colony engine house in South Boston, was seriously burned yesterday noon when a cannon used at the flag raising exploded. A pan of powder fifteen feet from the cannon ignited as the final shot fired, flames catching his shirt sleeve and burning his head face and arm while assisting.
The Board of Election Commissioners remains deadlocked two Republicans to two Democrats over selecting a secretary to replace M. W. Burlen. Burlen served from the Curtis era. Democrats have not found a replacement. The board appointed registers W. S. Tolman E. G. Sterne Wadsworth Baylor and John J. Cappelle Republicans T. J. Callahan Thomas J. Hurley Henry Earle John Sughrue and J. A. Sullivan Democrats Sullivan replaces John Kenefick.
Spanish spy George Downing, arrested days earlier, killed himself this morning by hanging in his confinement bar racks at the Washington jail.
Madrid May 12 The Spanish internal crisis deepens with the resignation of four ministers from Poemier Sagasta's cabinet Senor Moret Gul len Bermejo and Count Xiquena. Sagasta urged them to stay until the indemnity bill passes. A new cabinet is expected to be formed with Sagasta still premier and may endure only until the budget is approved.
Navy officials report official ignorance about Santa Sen Sampson fleet actions amid West Indies rumors. Dewey dispatch from Manila notes uncertainty and possible delays due to cable access. Major Generals Merritt Otis assigned to Philippines expedition as Germany France and Britain move warships to protect citizens and property.
A Boston reader argues the United States must answer the call to arms to aid Cuba, framing liberty as a national destiny. The writer recalls Civil War era ideals, condemns slavery, praises Pennsylvanian volunteers, and urges reverent acceptance of a mission to defend the oppressed, ending with a call to remember.
A speaker defends the Danes against claims of tyranny and contrasts them with Spaniards. He notes many on the Maine’s crew were Scandinavians and praises Dewey for honoring the Maine. He expresses hope for a future free Cuba and ends with a Danish girl.
A letter from CHALLDS B PERRY & CO dated May 12 complains that the representative gave an incorrect flag size. The flag on the writer’s building spans to the opposite side measuring 15 by 30, while Mr Perry reportedly has five large flags on his colonial Hyde Park residence, including a large hunting Cuban flag.
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