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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1898

Page

4

Subscription Rates for Daily and Sunday Post

The notice states Daily One Yoat rate with three and six month options and prices, plus Sunday Post rates for one year, six months, and three months. It instructs subscribers to provide current and future addresses for mail delivery and notes Second Class Matter status. Payments should be made payable to the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY. all money sent at the sender's risk.

THE Sunday Post Post Publishing Company

Boston Post office and subscription notice

Boston Post engineering and editorial offices listed with address in Boston and New York distribution. Subscriptions must be prepaid and will be discontinued at expiration. readers urged to notify by mail if unable to obtain the Post locally.

New York Boston Post E. A. Grozier

Economic side of Philippine annexation debated by Atkinson

Edward Atkinson outlines the economic costs of annexation in an interview mockup. He argues average government spending and deficits persist, war taxes fail to cover expenditures, imperialism raises military and administrative costs, and loss of sugar and tobacco revenue requires higher direct taxes. He estimates a typical five-member family could pay about $40 annually, with $15 linked to Philippines expenses. Can the nation afford it?

Philippines Edward Atkinson Atkinson Spain Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii Tropics

Harvard Varsity Girds For Yale Match Amid Stirred Sendoff

Harvard heads to New Haven for Saturdays game with Yale amid strong expectations and a buoyant mood. Yale shows signs of demoralization after a scoreless outing with Princeton, while Harvard’s early season form favors them. The public excitement reflects the sport's lingering unpredictability.

Harvard Yale New Haven Princeton

Roosevelt reception in Boston a popular tribute

The Boston gathering for Roosevelt was marked by nonpartisan interest despite a heated campaign. The public did not seek party support or opposition, instead admiring him as a model American. His lecture series entertains and educates, yet the crowd views him as an example of what an American should be.

Roosevelt Boston

Voters Favor Roosevelt’s Mighty Image and Resolve

The electorate shows preference for a strong, outspoken leader who can shoot ride and fight. They admire a picturesque figure and pay tribute to Colonel Roosevelt for these attributes and more. The description reflects a mood favoring bold enthusiasm and decisive action in politics.

President pressed to decide on Philippines policy now

The piece argues the American public will not pay for or fight for the Philippines and urges the President to end the Paris talks, warning of Senate opposition to any treaty and to dropping the Philippines to avoid debts or indemnities. It also questions tariff provisions linked to Spain and Porto Rico, and notes social and civic items in Boston.

Philippines Washington Spain Senate United States Congress Paris Lodge Boot and Shoe Club Porto Rico Cuba Senator Lodge

Observant Citizen Reflects On Theft And Theatre Ticket Confusion

A Boston reader notes sympathy for caught offenders including a jewelry store thief whose alarm triggered upon exit. A despedate theatre ticket mix up leads a woman to request an excursion to a seashore. The column praises Boston elevated conductors clear enunciation and previews a Thanksgiving Post feature by George Parsons Lathrop.

Dead Lovers Tale Carved On Elm In Memory Lands

Across garden paths trees reach hands and the old elm bears moss-grown names. Two etched marks speak of past sorrow as memory lands unfold beneath a sky frescoed with clouds. A jay passes unseen while a mountain looms and bee-hums drift in this quiet scene attributed to Will T. Hale.

Will T. Hale

Alaska bound widow makes fortune after stowing away

A year ago in August Mrs Louise B McVay sailed from Seattle to St Michael s Sticking to work amid miners on Boonanga Creek she became wealthy after wintering as a cook now valued at $100000 She is young and widowed A memorial tablet for Jonathan Edwards to be erected in First Church Northampton in June 1900 marks the 150th anniversary of his dismissal The tablet will be bronze five by three feet with a relief likeness Frederick P Sanguinet father of eleven and grandfather of twenty six died at 4353 Evans Ave St Louis after a 73 year life free of illness until liver trouble He was a civil engineer The Kipling name origin story recalls Rudyard Kipling born to a couple met in Rudyard England Later notes discuss Roosevelt Santiago report unease in Washington and Britain's stray creeds among nobility including Buddhists Spiritualists and Irvingites.

Louise B. McVay Alaska Seattle St. Michael’s Boonanga Creek McVay Jonathan Edwards Northampton Mass Edwards Leroe Frederick P. Sanguinet Evans Avenue St. Louis Sanguinets Mr. Sanguinet Tom Reynolds Hev Fred Peters Tom Rcom Peters Jove C, CO Charlie Scott Charles Cyril Scott Scott Reynolds George

Imperial expansion tax plan discussed by Edward Atkinson

The discussion centers on how to fund imperial expansion to the Philippines Cuba and Porto Rico. Atkinson outlines a twenty year per head revenue standard and warns that existing taxes may not cover large armed force costs and suggests a heavy direct tax burden to support alien territories.

Romance of a Picture in a Seaside Memoir

Tom Reynolds, a failed journalist, cherishes a painting of a mysterious young woman after saving her life. His friend Scott later reveals the portrait is of his sister, and a twist of fate leads to a heartfelt union as truth and affection unfold.

Corsets Shape Fashion Forward Figure in Gowns

Fashions emphasize the corset as the foundation of a handsome gown. Corsets are described as very low at the bust and short over the hips, currently the most fashionable, offering a graceful French silhouette that is highly sought after. The text notes the corset’s controversial reputation but defends its role in achieving the desired line.

Witty Quotations and Tiny News Snippets

A collage of humorous quotes and brief exchanges from various periodicals. Bits include commentary on newspapers, poetry, love, invention, and daily mishaps. Notable lines reference Maud, machinery replacing humans, poets, city streets, and a horse with coughs.

Russell Club Debates U S England Alliance Question

The William Fr. Russell Club at Boston University Law School discussed a resolution urging an alliance between the United States and England. The decision was unanimous against an alliance. Debaters included F. L. Hewitt and Leon Egges for the affirmative and Frank M. Zottoli and Clerk H. Cahoon for the negative.

United States England William Fr. Russell Boston University Law School Messrs F. L. Hewitt Leon Egges Frank M. Zottoli H. Cahoon Hewitt Mr. Zottoli Mr. Cahoon J. E. Edwards Thomas H. Russell W. A. Webster F. M. Coakley

Cove Street Extension Debate At South Boston Meeting

South Boston Citizens' Association met at Gray's Hall to discuss Cove street extension. John H. Means Jr outlined progress while the 1897 Legislature directed the Street Commission to extend Cove street, postponed amid a Terminal Company appeal. a repeal is sought. committee members were named to pursue petitions and act on the issue.

South Boston John B. Martin J. H. Means Charless. Judkins John Hogan E. J. Powers Boston

Letter of thanks for care of son in hospital ship Bay State

To the Editor of the Post the writer explains that canned goods and delicacies given to her son before his deployment were sent by the Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association not government or Red Cross supplies. She credits doctors and the hospital ship Bay State for easing his final hours, expresses gratitude, and notes Mr. W. Green and Mr. P. Ivison informed her of the doctors’ efforts. Mrs James J. Drady, 165 Dorchester Street, South Boston.

Bolan Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association Ship Bay State

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