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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1898
Page
6
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The campaign in Massachusetts's tenth district pits Henry F. Naphen against an imperialist Barrows. The Democrat argues against expansion and Hawaii annexation, urging energized opposition to swing the district. Naphen claims anti imperialist support and strong leadership to win voting next Tuesday.
The piece urges rapid campaigning to build majorities in key districts. It promotes electing Fitzgerald along with Naphen and Ramsdell, highlighting a potential shift in the balance of power in the next Congress.
A public remark contends the United States should not seize private property of Spanish citizens in war, noting such acts clash with American honor and justice and should be abolished as civilization advances. It argues the declaration remains a formal expression of U S wishes.
A political argument disputes the proposed acquisition of the Philippines. It asserts there is no moral duty to civilize or govern them, notes the cost would vastly exceed the war expenses, and argues that the United States neither has nor desires the islands, making the $40 million price tag indefensible.
Senator Lodge challenges the protest against admitting millions of Asian laborers under U S flag with Philippine annexation. Critics warn full citizenship would flood American labor with cheap Asian workers. Proponents claim no harm, but the issue centers on citizenship and protection of American labor.
Treasury data reveal nine month exports at 854 203 502 dollars, up 120 000 009 from last year, with imports at 475 360 893. Exports lean heavily agricultural at 571 294 955, while manufactured exports total 227 822 045, the highest on record, boosting a favorable balance of trade and gold inflows. The figures suggest farmers lead and wage talks may gain after tariff and war revenue act revisions.
The piece argues for U S initiative to convene an international congress to safeguard private property from seizure at sea in war. It notes past U S support as a condition of the Paris Declaration and critiques current practices of dividing spoils from captured Spanish merchantmen.
The last parade of the Second Regiment was yesterday at Springfield and today veterans who fought at El Caney and Santiago resume civilian life. They left with full ranks and health, though some are missing comrade on the field or in hospital. Their service is a strong lesson in patriotic duty and good citizenship as they return to peaceful work transformed by war.
A reader praises the proposed Humboldt avenue line vestibule electric cars and luxurious interiors. He notes opposition to track laying and possible compensation issues but supports the scheme to protect the motorman.
The column covers a contrite note about overpublicity of Maude Adams at Franklin Park golf, confirms John E. Sanford’s improving health, and announces Rev. Hiram Vrooman’s pulpit appointment in Roxbury. It mentions Major General Schofield’s Boston visit, seafaring cautions, a Boston fire loss from a wagon collision, and California gold fever anniversary plans. It also notes a Japanese official inspecting the State House, a German invention of solid alcohol sticks, and a warning about potential abuse and the W T U’s interest.
The passage describes a Chicago golfer praised despite lacking battlefield daring or titles. He did not fight or display military heroism, yet he proudly holds a small medal from a golf tournament. Women circle him in admiration as he remains modest about bravery and brains.
The piece surveys titles and travels: Kitchener’s sirdar meaning, John Morley’s political withdrawal, Sardou’s Uncle Sam in Brussels, and American reactions to Spain. It lists financiers Keene and Shepherd and their habits, Batopilas wealth, and Shepherd's piano purchase. It details European rulers traveling incognito under various names and notes the loss of Rev Hiram Bingham’s Micronesian dictionary manuscript and Honolulu police seeking the missing book with a reward.
Miss Minnie Lamcon Hobart presents a light original tale in Newtonville Mass. Young Ordway loves Nan Herbert who resists marriage citing three reasons. Nan reveals her sorrow over past pretenses and a concealed romance, prompting Ordway to reveal his earnest intent as Colonel Rogers arrives.
A collection of humorous quotes from Chicago Fest Briggs Puck Lite and Washington Star items. Jokes cover love envy driving a ball dog prices and family trees with a coach and athletic director roles plus a quip about elected officials and ungrateful friends.
A unique dinner gown showcases a pale pink chiffon corsage with black velvet crescent front bretelles ending in two shoulder straps and a waist belt. Path fastening at back of the elf completes the design. Bretelles edged with black jet beads and versatile with any costume.
James Stembri dge of 49 East Newton Street writes that the unemployed should seek honest work beyond their usual trades. He cites selling novelties or goods for commissions as viable options to earn money and avoid starvation, urging laborers to think creatively and act to avoid "half a loaf" fate.
J T Small of Provincetown criticizes Senator Hoar for downplaying Provincetown as the Pilgrim landing site. He argues the speech ignores events aboard the Mayflower in Provincetown Harbor and urges proper recognition of Cape Cod’s role in early American history.
Otto H. Smith of Boston complains to the Post readers about late theatregoers entering after the curtain rises. He notes crowds arriving by 8:30, causing seat slams and disruptions for punctual patrons and urges better punctuality to help others enjoy the show.
A letter from J F Francis of Boston November 2 defends the civil service exam as a fit test for clerical posts. He states he took the exam and scored low, suggesting Mr Scott likewise found it challenging and calls him a sore hypocrite for calling the test nonsensical.
A Vienna report cites two deaths and five severe illnesses from bacilli fadism. The letter condemns young physicians Aldbrecht and Chon for embracing bacteriology, warning of social harm and personal ruin as the fad spreads. It recalls a Lowell case where a promising student committed suicide after adopting the field. The writer argues for discipline and useful work to combat harmful quack science.
Advertises Sores and Scales Caricura Remedies as curing every skin and scalp issue in infants and children including itching burning scaly crusted pimply and blotchy conditions with hair loss, claiming to work when doctors and other remedies fail.
A letter from an observer in October 1898 attacks mass inoculation against plague and vaccination debates. It criticizes tuberculous cattle fads and warns against injecting large amounts of germ-laden material, arguing risks outweigh supposed benefits and calling into question medical authority and public health policies. Continuous concern about medical fads and protection strategies is evident.
A letter argues the Spanish American War was fought for humanity, not conquest, and that imperial talk is misplaced as Spain seeks more time. The writer notes victory has shifted to diplomacy and warns political campaigns in New York and Massachusetts frame the issue, claiming U S prestige remains intact.
A Boston reader argues for starting a clerks and retail workers association to secure a year round weekly half holiday, citing England’s Early Closing Association. He notes long hours and worker opposition, then successful campaigns led by workers, supportive ladies, and figures like Sir John Lubbock, urging local agitation to gain similar benefits for Boston workers.
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