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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post presents its Democratic-leaning coverage for New England, highlighting political perspectives and mission statements tied to the paper’s editorial stance and regional reporting.
An editorial urges patience for war reporting stressing government secrecy as essential. It notes information from fleets is public, but movements and plans require withholding to preserve strategic advantage. It compares U S and Spanish reporting, references Manila, and predicts a decisive battle if the Spanish fleet engages.
The obituary reflects on Gladstone’s 1832 to 1900s public service noting his role in liberal reform and Home Rule. It contrasts his absence with Britain’s Victorian era progress and mentions Boston’s municipal changes and local opinions on urban reform and public life.
The committee offers no formal recommendations on fixing nationwide hours or tax relief, and declines further reduction of state labor hours. It supports repealing the fifty eight hour limit for women and children, preferring Massachusetts follow other New England states in longer hours.
Reports from neutral stations in the West Indies indicate American squadrons close in on the elusive Spanish flotilla. Cervera has pushed deeper into the Caribbean and may not retreat. Commodore Sampson nears the Windward Passage as Oreotype battleship advances toward Cuba to trap the enemy.
General Deogue marshals his army of peace in intricate displays of tulip bulbs and uniforms. Gareher Doogue arranged the show as the bulbs burst with green growth under a cold northeast wind. The author invokes divine providence and righteous suffering leading to heaven, dated May 17, 1898 and signed Edward Fitzwilliam.
The text cites Robert Barr describing his Canadian wife and children born in Detroit London and Detroit, Andrew Lang claim of Romany roots, Mrs Carlyle as Romany, and mentions in Parliament with Gladstone’s rings. It notes Mrs Robley D Evans linked to navy service and aristocratic marriages, including the late Earl of Bradford’s sister who refused two prime ministers.
Two girls in a Massachusetts town discuss writing and the lure of publication. A vivid anecdote follows about a shy young writer who submits a story, earns interest, and faces rejection from a city editor.
Quotation-filled snippets from Chicago and North American papers feature witty exchanges. The jokes span marital mishaps and city life with playful barbs about wives, lovers, and manners, reflecting light social humor of the period.
The notice lists a breakfast breakfast light rolls veal cutlets fried potatoes radishes and coffee dinner menu includes tomato soup roast chicken dressing green peas rice new potatoes rhubarb pie supper buttered toast cold chicken strawberries and cream chocolate cake cocoa and rhubarb pie recipe with stewed rhubarb eggs sugar cornstarch and crust frosting instructions for chocolate cake with sugar butter milk flour baking powder eggs and frosting notes at Needham residence.
Poem by William Hatch reflecting on 1898 era unity of the United States and Britain. Calls for peace and cooperation between the Stars and Stripes and Union Jack, urging friends of ninety eight to join hands ships and men to end hatred and wars.
Report from Havana on May 17 notes Captain-General Blanco refused to receive Lt. Brainard USN for prisoner exchange talks with Spain over Thrall and Jones. Madrid's reply awaited, as American ships and French and Norwegian vessels appeared off Havana. Reports claim US journalists Halstead jailed in Puerto Rico and torpedo incidents near Cardenas, with ongoing war chatter.
John Kelly of the Uncas defies a demand to raise the white flag during an Havana Harbor mission toward freeing two New York newspaper correspondents. He insists the gesture is inappropriate, faces possible punishment, but earns praise from his captain after the flag is eventually raised.
The collier Lebanon left Charlestown Navy Yard after 100 plus layoff orders. For five weeks 120 workers rebuilt the ship into a first class collier for Southern waters while Katahdin underwent boiler repairs at Whitehall. Washington directed new duties for several officers as Lebanon heads toward Key West via Chesapeake Bay.
Captain John W. Weeks and General Carter inspected a large crowd at the G A R armory in Newburyport and selected fifty eight volunteers for a new Naval Brigade battalion. Some hopefuls were told another chance would come from Fall River and Newburyport. The Minnesota now plans repairs to the monitor with new 8 inch breech loading guns and a light deck cover.
The Lebanon, a former steam collier now a government warship, sailed from Charlestown toward Lambert's Point to load coal for Cuban service. The torpedo boat Omeida, formerly Illawarra, tested in the harbor with naval cadets aboard. Community fund drives and patriotic events unfold as the Jefferson Club and American Volunteer Legion organize support and flag raisings. crowds cheer a large banner and fireworks in Chelsea.
The Bricklayers' Union No. 8 at Caledonia Hall last evening voted that members who enlist or respond to the war call are exempt from all dues and assessments. In case of death, the member's family or next of kin shall receive 109 dollars.
Col Hughes reports Major-General Merritt favors sending a larger force to accompany the Pacific expedition. Officials consider withdrawing three infantry regiments from Tampa to bolster the Philippines command. Captain Jesse M. Lee and a detachment of telegraph operators are also noted for deployment.
Washington dispatch reports Hawaii may pass from U S possession before annexation. Cabinet weighs risk if Germany seizes Hawaii while U S forces are in the Philippines. Russia and Japan alleged to plot to block U S control of the Philippines. annexation move advances in the House with Reed blocking steps.
May 17 report from Mare Island says the Charleste delays leaving for Manila while ships such as City of Peking await finish work. The Australia at Pacific Street Docks is ready for sea and the government says no need for the Ohio as Dewey’s fleet moves.
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