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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post outlines subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions with rates for one year six months and three months. Instructions cover address changes and payment methods noting risk and that checks should be payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The Boston Post announces advance payment requirements for all subscriptions and warns of discontinuation at expiration. Readers are urged to notify the paper by mail if unable to obtain the Post regularly from dealers or newsboys. Editor E A Grozier signed the notice.
The Honorable Sherman Hoar, once a congressman and U S attorney, died last night after a four week battle with a fatal illness contracted following his service with the Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association. He was a vocal political reformer who bridged party lines, died after wearing himself out aiding soldiers in Algerian camps and hospitals.
A Cambridge residents group backing General Edgar R Champlin calls for him to stand for mayor. The 700 signatories describe the move as non partisan and express confidence in his leadership qualities. Champlin accepts the call and is praised as a capable administrator with energy and ambition.
Reports from Jackson describe Mississippi in panic over rapid yellow fever spread. The piece argues much fear is due to panic rather than deaths, and notes traffic disruption, business paralysis, school closures, and hardship for the poor, urging reliance on science and prevention. It anticipates frost ending the epidemic and urges calm and preparedness.
The Salem jail execution of Alfred Williams marks the final use of a gallows in Massachusetts. The shift ends local executions and signals a broader change in how the state carries out capital punishment, with condemned prisoners to suffer in a centralized manner rather than at local sites.
The piece argues that the Minnesota clash with Chippewas stems from civilian-Indian tensions and poor Indian affairs management. It denies labeling it an Indian war, condemns Republican-era administration scandals, and urges competent governance to prevent future outbreaks. It notes deaths among Santiago veterans and terror in Leech Lake.
The Observant Citizen reports improving conditions for soldiers in city hospitals with autumn’s air aiding convalescence. It mentions George Fred Williams dining at the Parker House, a mahogany era infirmities easing, and a curious Venetian-like entertainments aboard a Marblehead cruiser.
A mother mourns a fallen son while troops march past in sorrowful lines about duty sacrifice and a field where many brave lads died. The poem recalls Santiago and the flag torn by shell and blood as the mother gazes skyward and the crowd cheers in vain.
Ralph McKenzie, an aspiring author, grows hopeful in romance as a piano tuner scene collides with his plan. A visiting actress turns out to be the heroine he dotes on, and after a humorous misadventure they meet and quickly fall in love, with engagement soon announced.
The elephant is the largest living animal and a mastodon species. It inhabits India Africa and other regions. It dominates zoos circuses and animal shows and supports eastern trade by carrying goods on its back.
The Sunday Post announces an elephant page event next Sunday showcasing mammoth features of romance and literature printed on a double page unique to only three papers in the country. Readers are urged to buy the Sunday Post to keep pace with modern progression.
M Zola reportedly accepts a New York offer to lecture in America on the Dreyfus affair with an initial 15 000 deposit. Joris Karl Huysmans plans to found a Catholic artists settlement near Liguge in Vienne, living as a hermit and allowing marriage. A official notes Lord Kitchener of Khartoum will receive 125 000. Sultan declines to name him Mushir. The Khedive cannot grant marshal rank to a foreign subject. The Rev Charles Hutchinson of New
A collage of humorous exchanges from multiple papers including Life Chicago News Indianapolis Journal Chicago Record Detroit Free Press Judge Cleveland Plain Dealer New York Weekly summarizing family and school tales puns and miscommunications. The snippets showcase light satire across various city publications.
An evening gown is sleeveless with delicate straps of embroidery or ribbon that fasten the bodice. A white serge gown features gold embroidery, a bloused bodice, and a plain circular skirt. A plain ribbon band encircles the waist and a patterned ribbon loops around the decolletage from a knot at the front.
The Middlesex Club hosts the Republican State campaign kickoff dinner at Young's with speakers including Governor Wolcott Senator Lodge and several congressmen. Lodge plans to stump the state highlighting imperialism while limiting active campaigning until districts align. Moody Gillett and McCall also to appear, with Hoar unlikely to speak. Daniel P. Carney denies Rutherford avenue widening claims linked to Mayor Quincy and council actions.
Ex Mayor Bruce of Lawrence and the Democratic State committee met at 13 School Street to schedule a large ratification rally in the city late next week. George Fred Williams attended earlier but not the session, and Secretary McNary praised growing Democratic support statewide as rallies form. He will select speakers while considering if outside party leaders will appear.
A large turnout at the Andrew Jackson Democratic Club rooms in Ward 5 supported Arthur Harrington and Martin P. Higgins for Representatives to the General Court. Speakers included Harrington Higgins and Councilman Madden. Higgins condemned Miller and Twomey for opposing the Post telephone bill and liquor license cuts.
A reader laments widespread debt and a credit culture in America. The letter argues independence is feigned, debts conceal real finances, and a looming credit collapse threatens banks and businesses. It urges scrutiny of real estate overbuilding in Boston and calls for tax valuation and policy reforms to avert widespread losses.
A letter discusses General Zurlinden's warning to protect army morals and warns of revolutionary risks in France. It recalls Jaures’s call to end military death penalties, critiques Chauvinism dating to Napoleon, and cites a suspended speech amid heated chamber debate as evidence of national sentiment.
A reader asks if any movement has occurred to halt the chain started by Miss Schenk of Babylon New York regarding the Sea Plant Auxiliary in connection with Red Cross work. He mentions a letter received and seeks information through the paper.
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