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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1899
Page
4
The Boston Post calls for a prompt decision by the Board of Police on Miss Hanlon's complaint against police officers. Delays hurt her reputation since Sept ten weeks past, the court dismissed the charge as soon as a hearing occurred, and officers who brought the unfounded charge must be dealt with to complete her vindication.
The American people extend warm congratulations to Admiral George Dewey and his bride on their marriage. The nation praises his wartime heroism at Manila Bay and his peaceful union, wishing the couple happiness and long life without political motive or controversy.
The piece argues the United States must adhere to Congress' Cuba policy after the Spanish American War and warns against betraying Cubans. It supports General Wood as civil governor but questions the duration of U.S. authority and cautions against perceived bad faith, paralleling Philippine actions.
The piece questions whether the Democrats achieved any meaningful improvement in Maryland despite claims of a great Republican victory, suggesting the Republicans exaggerate their statewide win while seeking to assess any real shift for the Democrats.
A young woman Helen endures a future vision of a perfect husband while torn between Tom Carlton and an imagined ideal. Tom bids farewell at the veranda as Helen joins a tennis ball party, later accepting a carefree farewell while friends joke about his departure and a new suit.
The Observant Citizen recalls a major downtown blaze in Boston twenty seven years ago that destroyed the business section and caused looting amid chaos. It also notes Edward Marshall guesting at the Boston Press Club, a tale of Commodore Walker’s ear injury, and various city anecdotes about Mayors, women drivers, and literary notes.
The Ohio results overturn the idea of McKinley’s broad support. Nash leads with a 50,000 plurality over McLean, while total McKinley votes trail anti McKinley by about 50,000, underscoring Ohio’s rejection of imperialism and the Philippine policy.
The analysis notes no major Republican gain from last Tuesday's elections but argues the Democratic position in 1899 is weaker than in 1892 and 1896. It cites Maryland’s brief Democratic regain in 1899 and Western states returning to Republicanism, urging Democrats to face these implications.
Meal plan lists BREAKFAST items rolled wheat with cream broiled rump steak baked potatoes oatmeal muffins coffee and cream. DINNER features Rasa chicken giblet sauce Kite Oe Hew sweet Beeneene Cranberry etc plus rice pudding. SUPPER offers hot biscuits peaches ham coffee jelly sponge cake and flaked rice pudding with a custard mix.
Commentary notes that officers of the present day show poor judgment in timely retreat for temporary reasons. General White is praised for not shifting blame, calling for recognition of his restraint as heroic.
A compilation of editorials and remarks rail against wartime governance in England and America. The quotes target cabinet appointments and military strategy in Ladysmith and Luzon, noting public curiosity about marriage proposals and criticizing officials and newspapers for their reactions.
Mrs. Jefferson Davis may settle in New Orleans while Mrs. Maria Allen of Elyria is noted as the oldest member of the Women's Relief Corps at 89. Predictions swirl about Miss Lillian Pauncefote and Mr Bromley wedding plans in England. Archduchess Stephanie faces censure for travel. Mary Ellen Lease lectures in Indianapolis on Spiritualism. Mrs. Elien M. Hanrotin debuts multilingual fluency. Mrs. Emmons Blaine resists publicity of Chicago philanthropy.
A survey of varied careers includes Ira D. Sankey turning evangelist, David R. Major named acting pedagogy professor at Nebraska, Senator Hoar’s six ride tickets for four quarters, Captain C Baettge planning a sea voyage on the Mabel, and two Poles in Austria’s ministry with Kniaziolucki and Chiedowski. Judge John C. Long, once a Florida Republican, now presiding in Cairo with Egyptian language skill.
A reader signs as Will Jinkett, describing a playful menagerie for the Children's Page. The narrator lists fanciful pets including a snow white elephant with red ears and a sky blue trunk, two green giraffe spots, a hippopotamus that tries to sing, ten monkeys with feathered tails, a booted tiger who smokes, a singing trolley car, and other imagined creatures that brighten his joys after going out with friends.
In the Haverhill Gazette from November 4, the Boston Post predicts a Democratic governor will win, urging Boston voters to deliver a strong plurality for Robert Treat Paine Jr. The Post shows hopeful sentiment despite uncertainty.
Itemized notice describes 11-4 white wool blankets in two sizes 72 by 80 inches and 72 by 50 inches. Notes color borders red pink and blue, qualities extra heavy weight soft and spongy, and pricing per pair. Lists quantities 6 per pair and per pair pricing.
An item listing prices and descriptions for livery items. Stable coats and coachman top coats are offered in heavy English covert cloth and Scotch homespun fabrics with double breasted styling.
A collection of brief exchanges and quips from varied papers includes Edith tracing an ancestor’s beheaded tower tale, talk of a £30000 church design and a £10000 cut, Dewey color jokes, Dumleigh’s romance with a petite gold-worthy Pouter, and Goodfellow’s night books provocation.
Rival Pacific coast cities claim San Francisco falters as a trade hub in the Orient. A vegetarian heart beats slower than a meat eater, about 58 versus 7 percent, equating to a 20 000 beat daily difference. Wyoming papers foresee Hartville as a Pittsburgh-style hematite iron center, while onion weather forecasts spark ridicule.
Montague Chamberlain, long time secretary of the Lawrence Scientific School at Harvard, resigns to enter the New England Audit Company in Boston. This follows another Harvard professor who left for business, Professor Marsh, who recently became a farmer.
After long negotiations the Boston Towboat Company becomes sole owner of the New England Lighterage Company. Papers were exchanged with both sides reporting satisfaction and favorable terms. Unfinished contracts including annual merchandise transfers valued at 7 to 8 million dollars remain to be settled. Rumor says Booth received a 12000 bonus for the deal. General Manager Wade will continue in the steamship business with his employer.
The four masted schooner Charles Davenport discharged 637 barrels of molasses at a Boston wharf after a hurricane off Savannah. Second ary Comus was swept overboard but saved by a returned combers, and Finnish sailor Oscar Granbark fell overboard during sail handling. The voyage resumed with extra sails after hurricane abated and wreckage drifted between Savannah and Hattiesburg.
The American tramp Winifred discharged cargo and steamed to New York after a fire began in No 2 hold at 6 p m yesterday. Fireboat 44 arrived as smok e and flames were seen. stevedores worked quickly to remove 1600 bales, with about twenty five bales smoldering and several blazing before crews continued unloading.
The writer urges the city to expedite an East Boston tunnel or bridge after a Boston ferryboat accident, arguing that a heavier loss of life would bring greater calamity and economic damages. He signs as BB. Brown of 48 Boylston Street and asks The Booming Post to support the project.
Question to the newspaper asks who the Countess of Stafford was prior to marriage and whether she was formerly Mrs Colgate of New York. The inquiry is signed M. Y.
In old times England supplied best clothing but Oak Hall at 95 to 165 Washington Street now offers the same first class garments for 20 to 30 dollars. The custom order department is busy as customers learn to save by not overpaying for winter suits.
The Boston Post invites readers to submit brief letters debating the British and Boer sides. The paper plans an office page with equal space for each view, asking contributors to sign with address and keep letters concise for priority in publication.
A reader letter cites wartime funds and gifts to regiments noting a Dr Webb reported as contributing $1000 and estimating total voluntary subscriptions near $6000. The writer argues the public was misled about costs and urges accountability for the expenditures and badges.
The Sixty-sixth Princess Lotge Fusiliers Fife and Drum Corps of Halifax N S send thanks to the Boston Post for entertaining them on their Boston trip. They appreciate the invitation to the baseball game, the banquet after, and request thanks to the many friends who helped. The secretary Harry A Edwards signs the note dated November 6 1899.
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