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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1899
Page
5
Copyright 888 Dy The Procter and Gamble Co Cincinnati appears as a rights statement in the page segment, indicating ownership and publication origin for the material. The note references corporate copyright for the Cincinnati unit.
Everett shiv A Peerkeny writes from South Boston criticizing city charities after a father and his baby faced rejection. He praises Mrs. Nathaniel Thayer and Alderman Barrs for help, wondering why Boston withholds aid and allows suffering amid crime and death.
A Boston resident who has spent years in the South argues readers should hear the Southern side of racial tensions. He contends lynching reports and outrages against Black people are exaggerated and claims white women and children are protected by law, urging readers to consider the dangers to white women and the need to defend honor in the region.
A reader urges the Boston Post to publish a weekly tally of deaths in Boston under licensed physicians to compare with a Christian Science list of fourteen deaths cited over four years. The letter asks for fairness toward all parties and consistency with the paper’s past coverage.
A reader asks the Adjutant General at the State House where to send a home to become a member of the State militia ambulance corps. Beachmont is noted as the sender.
Fragmentary text praises a figure described as developing and perfecting wireless measurement across space. The page prints a photograph of a "great Marcent" and notes observers watching with keen expectation, mentioning wires and a space era idea in unclear terms.
Former Governor Boutwell addressed the Anti Imperialist League at Young's Hotel with Edward Atkinson and Winslow Warren among the attendees. He disputed claims of impropriety with U S forces in the Philippines and urged focusing anti imperialist efforts within the United States.
A speech argues the United States should withdraw from the Philippines by home effort or by votes of the American people. It claims the fight is for free government at home and abroad, condemns imperialist actions, and contrasts Aguinaldo’s claim to self government with the President's. The piece cites costs since May 1898 and questions the impact on labor, sugar, and tropical goods, ending with notes on anti imperialist activity.
A second witnessing praises Julia Arthur for a lavish, disciplined Juliet in Romeo and Juliet at the Boston Theatre. Her restraint and artful portrayal, aided by a cohesive supporting cast, mark a harmonized Shakespearean performance amid a busy Boston week of theater.
A political analysis argues that war costs fall on laboring Americans who would recruit, endure tropical campaigns, and face competition with inferior races. It asserts Governor Long’s Filipinos pledge won’t be accepted by U S citizens or Aguinaldo. The piece proposes abandoning jurisdiction in the Philippines and offering aid without establishing an independent government, noting resolutions by Mr Francis J Abbot adopted by the league.
A noisy advertisement touts alarm clocks and eyeglasses sold in a New Store in Boston. It promotes Australian gold rings made on site, two hour custom orders, and broad clock and glasses selections with bargain prices. A claim of unique products and in-house repair services is highlighted.
A series of resolutions reaffirming the Declaration of Independence as the nation’s political foundation. It condemns the Philippine War as treachery, demands cessation, and calls for justice for Filipinos, criticizing imperial aims and urging a return to the spirit of 76.
Mr. Atkinson rose to address demands for his writings, citing The Cost of a National Crime and The Hell of War and Its Penalties as part of his cited works in a public discussion.
The piece stresses the stomach as the body's nourishment source and cautions against treating disease without improving digestion. It describes early indigestion symptoms and promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as natural aid, sold in full-size packages for 50 cents, with a free booklet offered by I A Stuart Co.
The Philadelphia effort praised anti imperialism and urged Boston anti imperialists to come en masse to Philadelphia on July Fourth to revive the Declaration of Independence. Letters from Senator Bacon Dr Parkhurst Governor Smith President Davids John Jenkins Flora Jones and Senator Mason of Illinois supported the league's sentiments.
The British ambassador notified Washington that Canada has captured Marcus R. Lazier at Belleville Ontario and Morris Sharski at Montreal and will return them for requisitions. Lazier is wanted in Olean New York for forgery and fraud with related charges in Sharpsburg Pennsylvania and Ravenna. Sharski is wanted in Pennsylvania for embezzlement.
The American Foundrymen Association opened its annual convention in Pittsburg. Arthur W. Walker delivered the principal address on the modern stove foundry, using 100 lantern slides from Walker & Pratt Manufacturing Company Water Town Mass. as illustration, hailed as one of the finest in the world.
In a yesterday session presided by Judge Fessenden an uncontested divorce petition was heard from May Howard Harris age 31 who sought separation from Leverett J. Harris citing cruel and abusive treatment. Witnesses supported her claim and the court took the matter under advisement.
The case of Lewis Warner, convicted of embezzlement from the Hampshire County Savings Bank in Northampton, was argued before the full Supreme Court bench yesterday forenoon. Justices Holmes, Knowlton, Morton, Lathrop and Barker sat as the court reviewed the briefed record. no oral arguments were presented.
On Thursday evening May 25 the annual benefit will feature Andrew Mack in his new pj The Last of the Rehans. Proceeds support local causes and showmanship throughout the performance.
A Colonial Girl at Hollis features Soth as an English officer in disguise with strong final acts. Willie Collier shines in Mr. Smooth at Park, while Prince Pro Tem thrives at Tremont. Hoyt’s Temperance Town draws Castle Square patrons, Viola Allen in The Christian gains extended runs at Museum. Leonora Gnito impresses at Grand Opera in Alone in London. Jose Melville at Keith’s showcases refined stage presence.
Drugstore notice promotes Scottish Sovereign Dyshepsia Remedy as a universal cure for indigestion. Sold by W. D. Hunt & Co at 707 Washington Street and other leading druggists. Packed in wood and priced at 25 cents.
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