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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1899
Page
4
The Boston Post presents a period voice as a representative Democratic paper covering New England news, political notes, and community updates from the era. This item emphasizes party alignment and regional reporting characteristic of the publication.
The notice lists daily and Sunday Post subscription prices for different periods. It also instructs subscribers to supply both current and new addresses when changing delivery, ensuring continued service.
Entered as Second Class Matter. All money sent at the sender's risk. Do not send cash. All checks drafts and money orders would be made payable to the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
The item lists Editorial Rooms No. 1004 and Boston Business Office No. 428 located at 250 Washington Street in Boston. The text identifies Boston Office facilities and their street address.
The Boston Post can be secured at leading New York hotels and subscriptions must be prepaid. If the Post is unavailable from a newsdealer, readers should notify the editor by postal mail at once.
The ratification gathering at Faneuil Hall aims to mobilize Boston Democrats in support of the State ticket. Governor Gargan and orators Paine Jr., Mack, and Lloyd will speak as the State committee’s arrangements draw a hopeful, energetic turnout. The piece notes loyalty to the party and the goal of a large Boston majority for Paine and associates. It also discusses a separate antitrust- sugar trust debate involving a plaintiff in New York and the Havemeyers, highlighting corporate power in sugar refining and tariff influence.
Report notes heavy British losses including 18 officers killed and 55 wounded as fighting with Boers near Lady Smith intensifies. Brisk casualties, strategic moves, and outnumbered Boers push toward a decisive clash, with British reinforcements expected to shift balance. The piece urges admiration for Dutch fighting spirit.
The piece notes public unease in Britain over South Africa coverage and Chamberlain's government. It warns of distrust if General Wolseley did not tell the full truth and cites parliamentary suspicions of double dealing and reliance on alleged alibis in the war effort.
The text notes a shift in mood toward opposition to government policy on South Africa. It cites jingoism turning against the government, Davitt's resignation, and waning enthusiasm in Parliament and Montreal as troops depart, suggesting broad English unease about imperial subjugation.
The writer condemns President McKinley for claiming peace with all powers while expanding the army and sending troops to the Philippines. He argues the administration is insincere and hypocritical in urging thanksgiving while waging imperial war.
The writer notes residents delaying return from summer homes, enjoys a rural visit with autumnal charm, and questions city issues. He comments on a Tremont Temple event, a Nahant life saving station, dynamite theft, and Beacon Street sidewalk closures amid city maintenance and street life.
Staff correspondent Arthur W. Tarbell sails on the steamship New England to Southampton and will reach South Africa by Thanksgiving to report on the unrest.
The Washington Star contrasts quiet in Fashoda and Swat with a general sense of rising global tension. It notes a peaceable mood at home while Europe moves toward conflict and leaders anticipate rough times, urging gratitude for present comfort.
A collection of editorials questions the Queen's Speech role as ceremonial. debates over who writes it. notes on wartime policy and naval influence. Across papers such as Marlboro Enterprise Portsmouth Chronicle Milford Journal Cleveland Leader editors discuss language, religion, and industry with concise commentary.
A compilation of satirical quips from multiple 19th century papers commenting on figures like Admiral Dewey and Senator Proctor. The remarks touch on wind in Kansas yacht races, football games, riot acts, Atkinson missteps, and Brooklyn husbands.
A collage of punch lines and light quips from Chicago News Detroit Free Press Chicago Post Washington Star Brooklyn Life Philadelphia Bulletin Philadelphia Record Cleveland Plain Dealer Chicago Record. Snappy one liners cover weather flirtations weddings and family humor about travel voices and everyday life.
A rapid survey notes lightning killing birds in County Monaghan, historic Hebrew synagogue in Japan since 1182, wedding gift customs in Japan, Southern California landmarks club, Kanara falls claimed larger than Niagara by 830 feet, royal entertainment costs, ancient Chinese dictionary claim, Russian spending compared to English, Brewster and Presidio Texas population and area, birth signaling in Holland, pincushion door knobbing for newborns, brine cooling ideas, and Berlin booksellers restricting wire-stitched children’s books due to rust injuries.
Henry Harris recalls a boyhood lie that ruined a dying friend's chance at reconciliation. Alfred Payson sought his father’s pardon via a letter Henry failed to post, then burned, causing lifelong remorse when the truth emerged and the letter never reached its marking.
Admiral Dewey has formed plans for two major voyages early next year. He intends to depart Washington in late February or early March for a ten day to two week southern tour, followed a month or two later by a northern circuit through Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Brief sketches of notable women and status symbols: Mrs. Thomas C. Platt described as unostentatious yet diamond owner. Mrs. Brandon the novelist with sixty books and a historic photo. Mrs. Primm aged widow and Amable Galen’s grandchild. Mrs. Mary 8. Wilson seen at a ninety first birthday in a house tied to George Washington. the Duchess of Albany’s future and Claremont’s closure. Queen Victoria gifting Mme Suzanne Adams a diamond bangle and blue enamel links to various courtiers.
The Charlestown Enterprise notes that nearly all morning riders read the Boston Post showing people choose what they want. The piece suggests the Post's success lies in delivering readers what they seek.
Senator Chauncey M. Depew announced that the will of the late Cornelius Vanderbilt will be made public tomorrow evening and probated Friday. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt returned from Newport and the will is at the Waldorf-Astoria after a late conference with advisers.
President McKinley proclaims a day of general thanksgiving and prayer on November 30. He cites abundant crops, strong finances, industrial progress, and favorable global relations. He urges religious observances, cessation of labor where possible, and charity for the sick and needy both at home and abroad.
Notables and leaders receive prizes, salaries, or honors across nations. Paderewski buys a Geneva area summer house. Churchill nets 26000 in royalties. Hanna rents Claridge's suites at 175 guineas weekly. Rochefort duelled 200 times. Austria's emperor earns 1.5 million yearly. Pennison to visit Vermont. Japan’s emperor gifts costly tokens. Jokai plans to show every edition at Paris Exposition. Georgians gift Lt Brumby a sword with inscriptions. German Emperor invited to compose a song for a Brooklyn singing contest.
William J. Conroy and May C. Cavanagh wed at St. Peter's Roxbury before 250 relatives. Bride wore white china silk with duchesse lace. bridesmaid in blue muslin. Reception at the bride's home, bridal tour to follow, reside at 16 Orchard Street. Ushers listed among numerous relatives and friends.
Daily table hints list breakfast lunch and dinner menus with items such as hominy corn muffins fried potatoes omelette buckwheat cakes and syrup and coffee. A lamb dish recipe details two pounds lamb two small beets potatoes turnips parsnips onions water and spices with Gal t and pepper. Adaline L Smith 7267 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester.
A Malden society wedding at the First Congregational Church united Alice Lillian Hall and John W. Dunlap of Boston. The groom, Harvard graduate and former football halfback, hosted by Osborn B. Hall of Walworth Manufacturing. After a brief tour, the couple's home was listed as 374 Newbury Street, Boston.
Acknowledgment of contributions to the destitute Sugrue family to date notes prior amounts received. Mentioned are Mrs. Job and Conroy of Cambridge. Sas ae Friend to
Miss Mary Minturn Potter daughter of Mrs. Charles Potter and granddaughter of the late Governor E. Van Zandt married Mr. W. Roscoe Bonsal of Baltimore at All Saints chapel at noon. The bride wore white satin and was given away by her brother Charles Potter. Ushers were Dr. Van Wagener Hamilton Post Frank Bonsal and Frank Baldwin. The bridesmaid was Miss Frances Brooks.
Grant Allen longtime author dies in London after a period of illness. Born Kingston Ontario February 24 1848 he studied at Oxford and Merton College. He taught in Jamaica and later wrote prolifically using pseudonyms Colin Clout Cecil Power and J Arbuthnot Wilson. He lectured on evolution and authored over sixty books.
The Boston Provident Association held its annual meeting at Charity Building Chardon Street. The report shows 8109 applications for help, aiding 1892 families comprising 7160 individuals including 727 American and 1165 foreigners. 2700 home visits were made, with distributions of 39387 garments 2523 shoes 298 bedding items and 3700 yards of fabrics. Coal and groceries valued at 6200 dollars were given. 1965 dollars spent on shoes and clothing. Charles R Codman reelected president with a slate of officers and a board of managers listed.
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