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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1898
Page
4
The headline notes a dual motto with contrasting ideas. It presents a campaign or editorial theme advocating purposeful action alongside a stance against restraint. The piece hints at a broader message about freedom of expression and policy.
With 9000 watching, Boston leads Baltimore 97–91 in wins but the close rivalry remains. Boston faces nine straight away games, three against Baltimore, while Baltimore meets New York then Boston on the Orioles home field, keeping the pennant contest undecided.
The Massachusetts Democratic platform adopted at Worcester denounces imperialism and war mismanagement, calls for Congressional investigation, and condemns Republican taxation and the Dingley tariff. It favors public ownership of utilities, direct Senate election, initiative and referendum, and opposes silver coinage while pledging full support to the ticket.
Massachusetts Democratic platform at Worcester endorses state regulation of telephone charges. It argues phones are a luxury for the few and urges removing favoritism by bringing phone firms under the same rules as gas and electric utilities, with voters urged to demand support for reform.
The Worcester nominations present a strong, respectable ticket led by Governor hopeful Alexander B. Bruce of Lawrence. Edward J. Slattery, Farry Lloyd, Dr Charles F Parker, Patrick Kilroy, and Pierre Bouvois vier are praised as self-made leaders with proven public and professional records.
The passage lauds the ticket as strong representatives of popular democracy and capable of a solid run at the polls.
A critical editorial questions a proposed scheme to dissolve nine national banks in Boston and build a larger bank from the ruins. It cites savings banks investments, depositor stakes, and potential profits, urging transparency about who would gain and who would lose.
A Boston reader recounts near miss with two horses and a driver on Boylston street. observations span water department plans, a fountain inscription, a curious blossom tree, and subway speculation. Also notes on Boston Young Men’s Congress, beer at Fenway, and local figures like Dr. Heber Bishop.
The passage notes a hunter with a growing trophy list including thirteen moose and twenty four caribou. A 500 pound caribou is described with antler measurements of 45 and 47 inches and 31 brow branches. Jim Paul the Indian praises the animal as the biggest seen, with Millicote tribe chiefs involved in hunting.
In a Boston authored poem Edward O Donnell lauds Ireland’s past while condemning colonial oppression. He urges bards to sing of the brave who suffered under British rule and envisions a future where Ireland is freed and its true history is written.
Queen Victoria's liberal stance on Sunday observance draws attention as she allows grandchildren to play tennis on Sunday. The piece also notes European titles, expatriate intrigue, and colorful eccentricities such as Ouida’s dogs' cemetery in Florence.
The battleship Illinois was launched at Newport News marking a major naval and industrial achievement for the United States. The vessel, when completed, is described as a formidable, almost self contained squadron with heavy armament and superior construction, signaling a growing navy and more battleships planned this year.
A collage of old jokes and fables from the Boston Transcript, Tit-Bits, Indianapolis Journal, Life, Washington Star, and Washington papers. It blends animal humor, social satire, and editor quips about manners, reform ideas, and public figures.
Margarette Brooke and Blanche Howard confront Paul Marion's struggle with drink and heredity as Margaret helps him repent. Paul enlists in naval militia, faces a looming mission to Cuba, and learns his father’s friend will discharge him after a dangerous lapse. His final act of service arrives as three women read of Lieutenant Marion’s death and sacrifice.
The writer praises the Post for its independent stance and urges awakening to Boston bank capital issues. He cites monopolies and trust companies as key causes of reduced credit for small business, warning of wage earners’ hardship and urging voter education to understand financial history since the Civil War. N. EB. M.
Mrs. Thomas F. Clark of Maverick Square East Boston thanks the Murdock Liquid Food Company through the Post for sending a case of liquid food to three Ninth Regiment families in East Boston with a sick soldier at home.
A reader challenges an Oct 2 article arguing the McKay invention is both a blessing and a curse. The piece notes the invention propelled Goodyear welt and stitch machines, replacing many hand stitchers, and questions future impact on shoemakers.
The funeral for Robert W Coveney, killed in an accident during a football game last Saturday, was held yesterday at St Peter's Church Meeting House Hill Dorchester. Many Boston College students attended and the teams from the game appeared at the service. Interment was in St Paul's Cemetery Arlington.
A dainty morning jacket features pale blue cashmere with wide revers trimmed in blue satin ribbon. The front uses cream colored net with a lace jabot. pale blue satin ribbon forms the collar and belt, fastening on the right side under long bows.
Knights Templars Conclave at Pittsburg offers low fare tours. Boston to Pittsburg and back via New York and Washington 14.50, via Niagara Falls 19.35. Tickets on sale Oct 7 to 18, return by Oct 19, deposit to Oct 31. For details contact A J Simmons Boston.
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