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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post presents a feature exploring the mission and contrasting themes in MerTro. Aimed at readers in New England, the piece discusses purpose, identity, and civic ideals in a reflective column style.
The world mourns William Ewart Gladstone in his ninetieth year at Hawarden. His life is praised for persistent service, honesty, and public virtue, with a note on the era’s flour and bread prices reflecting economic concerns of the time. The piece condemns food speculation driven by leaders like Leiter of Chicago and its impact on workers.
Richard Mongomery Field retires from management of the Boston Museum after a generation of service. A Boston Post graduate and former editorial staffer, he raised the museum’s tone and helped bring Gilbert and Sullivan to America. His discerning choices introduced numerous novelties the public enjoyed. he will be missed.
A wartime tax plan proposes a quarter of one percent tax on gross receipts of corporations. Proponents defend it as a needed revenue source, while critics call it an attack on invested capital. The Post Publishing Company supports paying the tax if required by the government.
Analysis suggests Spain’s fleet seeks to break the Havana or Cienfuegos blockade with a probable major naval clash near one of those ports. San Juan may serve as a temporary Spanish rendezvous, but Cuba remains the focal point of contention amid tensions.
A Washington correspondent argues the Spanish Cape de Verde squadron came to Cuban waters to break the Havana or Cienfuegos blockades rather than seek direct engagement with the American fleet. The aim would be to render the blockade ineffective and gain a strategic victory with Spanish forts aiding the effort.
Bakers in Boston have not raised bread prices despite higher flour costs. The margin of profit on bread is described as large enough, with no need to pass along increased costs to consumers.
A crowded column reports on thefts in banners, a graduation speech by Rev. Dr. Gordon, Eugene Tompkins lending the Boston Theatre, war notes on Spain and Massachusetts militia, fishing trips, artist L G Bissonnette, the Young Men's Advance Club, flag raisings at Boston University, Louis Berenson’s reaction to the war, Mary Livermore’s suffrage festival, streetcar fare anecdotes, and a wedding party at a Pop concert with the groom's preserved white gloves after celebrations.
A multi-voice wartime poem by John James Rooney praises Admiral and Captain figures and the Commodore's debt. It follows sailors ashore and at sea, honoring the men behind the guns who face cyclone battles, thunder, and the red sea of blood until the foe flees.
A June evening on Lake Ervington frames a romance among Gladys Dean Dick Holland and Walter Reynolds. Gladys clashes with Dick then grows closer to him as Walter Returns, Phyllis Dartmouth arrives, and a quiet confession leads to a kiss and a promise of happiness.
A note on patriotic crafts inspired by wartime interest. Women seeking keepsakes for soldiers customize frames from flag scraps, create flag themed tobacco bags, and craft gifts reflecting national pride. The piece suggests home crafts as a practical, period pastime.
The Post announces weekly prizes for original short stories with ten dollars for first, five for second, and two dollars for four others. Winners appear in Sunday Ost. Entries must be 700 to 1006 words, single side only, full name and address, prepaid return postage, and include folded manuscripts. Only women may enter.
The article lists public figures and royals with varied habits and pastimes. Prince Bismarck smokes twelve pipes daily while Queen Victoria avoids talking to a phonograph. Several leaders abstain from tobacco, including Sir Michael Hicks-Beach Lord Salisbury and Arthur Balfour, whereas Chamberlain remains a cigar smoker. Queen Margherita of Italy pursues golf to fight obesity and practices on estates near St Peter's.
At the regular meeting of Boston Lodge No. 2418 G. U. O. O.F. it was voted unanimously to draw $100 from the treasury and place it in the hands of a three member committee Gilbert Harris Edgar P. Benjamin and John Henry to aid needy members of Company L Sixth Regiment. The lodge will keep all active service members in good financial standing until discharge from service.
In Dorchester district on a Friday afternoon, a bay horse pulling a wagon ran wild down King Street toward Dorchester Avenue. Police officer Charles Haskell of Division II leapt to seize the reins, dragging the heavy man seventy to eighty yards to control the animal while bystanders and an electric car crew gathered. The driver, semi conscious and wedged in the wagon, was saved from likely injury, and Clark of South Boston requests publication of the deed.
Frank W. Weston found a male body about 3 years old near Charlesbank this afternoon. The description notes black hair and a mustache, a black shirt with white stripe, blue striped trousers, and laced shoes. Undertaker Tinkham took charge and the body rests at North Grove street morgue while Cambridge police seek confirmation.
Orders issued by the Massachusetts Adjutant-General outline leave of absence for commissioned officers and furloughs for enlisted Massachusetts Volunteer Militia members serving in the United States forces. Provisional militia creation, enrollment rules, muster requirements, and oversight by Brigadier-General Carter are detailed, with Percy Shaughnessey placed on retired list.
Henry H Faxon a noted temperance advocate sustained a serious accident when his carriage horse spooked by an electric car ran away. The vehicle overturned he was thrown clear and dragged along the street by the reins for some distance.
John Burns an elderly man from 9 Heath Street Roxbury aged over 62 tore down and trampled the American flag in front of a Roxbury church. He is believed mentally unbalanced and thought he insulted the flag of Spain as Father Connolly’s large flag was displayed. Burns was arrested and ordered to be examined by the city after the local court refused to prosecute.
Wheat Germ doughnuts tomato soup and milk toast appear among table hints. A rice dessert uses rice milk cream eggs sugar and lemon extract. bake until set then frost with meringue. Includes a note from Miss Celia A Cuiae Richford.
At a special meeting of Harvard College overseers, Treasurer Edward W. Hooper presented his resignation yesterday, ending his tenure amid ongoing college affairs.
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of five dollars for the best three meal bill of fare submitted by women readers. Entries must show a menu style with brief dish preparations, cover three meals for a family of five, and keep weekly food costs under ten dollars. Submissions are due each Saturday and winners printed Mondays.
The fourth drill of Hebrew Volunteers occurred last evening in the vestry of the Baldwin Place synagogue. Leaders expressed satisfaction at the progress and the volunteer count stood at 250, with gradual increases expected.
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