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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1899
Page
4
Fragmentary subscription notice lists daily and post rates. Daily rates include one year at $3.00 and six months at $1.60 while post rates show one year at $1.50 and three months at 40 cents. Indicates a historic newspaper pricing structure and ad space offer.
Public notice warns senders that all money orders and drafts are at sender risk. It directs that money orders be made payable to the POST RUBLISHING COMPANY and cautions against sending real drafts.
Restore of case No. 428 noted at the Boston Office located at 259 Washington Street Boston.
The Boston Post can be secured at leading New York Hotels and must be prepaid. Subscriptions will be discontinued on expiration without further notice. If you cannot obtain the Post, notify your newsdealer or postal service at once. E A Grozier Editor and Publisher.
Public notice warns that the so called Associate Press Publishing Company has no affiliation with the Associated Press or the Boston Post and advises readers to distrust any representations claiming connections.
Enthusiasm for Admiral Dewey leads to a Boston man being mistaken for the hero in New York, drawing cheers before being revealed as an ordinary Boston resident. The piece notes New England’s historic echo of Dewey heroes and suggests differences in the regional “Dewey type.”
The New York World campaigns against the noon luncheon, urging a walk and apple as a substitute and arguing many eat too much at odd hours. It notes workers need a square noon meal, while some skip lunch by taking a later breakfast or dinner, maintaining the three meals a day tradition.
The note expresses readiness to operate from the former site and to engage with the upcoming matter. It signals continued commerce and commitment to address the issue promptly.
Stockholders win better terms from New York Central, adding 1.5 million in bonus and shortening lease to 99 years. Public interest hinges on whether the Commonwealth gains or loses from the private bargain, with lawmakers empowered to intervene while preserving state fare regulation and potential purchase rights.
Harvard moves toward a University Club inspired by English models. Major Higginson’s gift, plus subscriptions, support a plan to curb artificial distinctions and promote democratic access, with athletics signaling reform. The club aims to aid Harvard’s push toward democracy shaping the university’s future.
The Observant Citizen notes thick clouds blocked the meteor display on Tuesday night and last evening. Doubt remains the show occurred, but optimism remains that it may appear tonight with promised fine air. The piece also covers local figures and club notes.
The Post urges readers to ignore the Franklin Syndicate promising ten per cent weekly returns and guaranteed principal. It condemns the bluff as deceptive, warns of inevitable collapse, and notes alleged misrepresentation and the plan to incorporate with $1000 capital. It urges investors to withdraw and thanks readers for caution.
Max Abrahams treasurer notes honorary members and theater boastings. A vaudeville press agent discusses material for local press, and sightings include Andrew Mack singing at St Stephen's bazaar. Mentions escape of Marshall Benson, a boy highwayman, his arrest, and potential political stumping for Bordman Hall.
An 19th century verse extols cavalry might with repeated calls to rise to horse and rush into battle. The lyric-style piece, attributed to William Hamilton Hayre, celebrates speed, steel, and national duty as the army advances in a red heart of the fray.
The Haverhill Gazette notes editors' spectacles create more weeklong strife than five years can settle, citing changes in work grade or recreation. The Chicago Inter Ocean recalls a May morning in 1898 with a calm gunfire line on the bridge.
The Indianapolis Sentinel notes fewer casualties in Kentucky than expected. The Washington Post says Ohio must rely on itself. The Chicago Record notes Ohio voters favored McKinley over Hanna, while the St. Louis Post Despatch criticizes imperialism and aggression as lacking broad support.
Esther Moore, weary of a glittering life, discovers a baby on a beach. She embraces motherhood with the child, while her husband Robert confronts their estrangement. The vanished love reforms as forgiveness arrives, and the wavelit night seals their renewed bond with faith.
Governor-elect Crane announced he will appoint Major-General Samuel Dalton as adjutant-general of his staff. Dalton has served as executive military officer to the Governor for sixteen years, making the nomination unsurprising.
George A. Draper of Hopedale is chosen president for the ensuing year at the Home Market Club meeting, succeeding Hon. William B. Plunkett of Adams who becomes vice-president. The treasurer reports a balance of 3154.37 and receipts of 2444.04 as of Nov 1 1889. expenditures also listed through Nov 1 1899. Executives elected include William Plunkett Alanson Beard Lewis Anderson Robert Knight with other members named across New England towns. The secretary and treasurer to be formally elected by the directors.
The Massachusetts Sunday School Association held its second day sessions with devotions and lengthy department talks led by Rev. J Wilbur Chapman Mrs A A Stebbins and Miss Bertha F Vella. Hamilton Conant spoke on field work. Officers were elected including Remington as president and Babcock Leonard Warfield Gilchrist and Bates in key posts.
Bulletin notes Japan will open twenty one new ports to foreign commerce. Hawaii reports an influx of Chinese amid complaints. France taxes bicycles for 970000 dollars yearly. Morocco fields an army of 40000 well trained.
Miss Helen Long, longtime presider at the Secretary of the Navy's residence, holds an M D from Johns Hopkins. Princess Isabella of Orleans and Dr Anita Newcomb McGee are named among prominent women. others include Cecelia Beaux chosen for a Paris Exposition jury and a new Indiana writer Clara Vawter.
The Post invites entries for a weekly short story contest with cash prizes of 8 dollars for the best story 5 dollars for the second scene and 2 dollars for the other four stories published weekly. Winners announced in Sunday issue. Submit full name address and prepaid postage. Do not mail folded.
A garbled poem fragment presents a playful string of sounds and rhymes. It hints at a trap and a comical misfire but offers no clear narrative or context.
A collage of humorous exchanges and dialect from Chicago Post Indianapolis Journal Chicago Tribune Washington Star and others. The snippets lampoon Ella, trusts science, wealth avarice and social bias in brief barbs and character bits.
A bidding note from Boston area writer in Massachusetts avenue describes a chess related auction pitch with A holding one point and B two points. A deals and accepts a bid, making a jack and game while declaring a loss.
Fragmentary text notes an orthopedic or medical reference to traction being removed by an office method. The readable portion hints at a patient experience with harm or injury but lacks clear details, names, dates, or outcomes.
The readable text is garbled and lacks identifiable facts such as people, places, dates, or outcomes to summarize into a proper news card. No distinct entities or events can be confirmed from the fragment.
A collage of brief items notes Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger signing as 8 J P Kruger and the Webb estate heir inheriting a diamond box from the Czar. London cleric Russell Wakefield aims to run a servants club with music and plays. Panama Canal bribe figure M Arton freed after four years via his daughter. Lord Rosebery retreats to country life, shunning London bustle at Mentmore.
A fragmented 19th century kitchen notice lists dishes for supper including cold roast lamb and French rolls with bread and cake. It mentions ingredients and a chicken soup preparation with cream, onion, and corn dish components, ending with a signature line for HEATH at 885 Cambridge Street, Boston.
The notice describes a weekly prize contest offering meals for four to five American citizens at low cost. Submissions must include a daily bill of fare covering breakfast lunch and dinner with three meals per day. Prizes are awarded weekly with the winning menu printed Sundays. Send entries to the Cooks Editor at the Post with self addressed stamps.
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