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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1898
Page
4
The Spanish government protests the reinforcement of Admiral Dewey's fleet and extra troops to the Philippines. The piece questions the motive, noting Spain’s losses here and the absence of threats from other nations. It ponders whether forces are sent to subjugate Filipinos fighting for liberty rather than defend against Spain.
The speaker condemns the push for whitewashing Alger and annexing 8 to 10 million Malays, calling it impudence and partisan. He argues patriotism is lacking, accusing Republican orators of appealing to voters as elections approach.
The piece extols Secretary of the Navy John D. Long for his widespread praise in the McKinley era and contrasts his achievements with Algerism. It condemns Massachusetts Republicans for omitting him from their platform while noting Long’s broadminded response and his crucial role in naval successes.
The largest single allotment of the $200000000 war loan is $4480, showing broad public appeal. Subscriptions exceeded six times the offered amount, with wide distribution among many subscribers. Bonds stayed with original investors, posing no strain on deposits or ordinary spending. This marks a remarkable chapter in U.S. financial history.
Massachusetts Democrats press a focused campaign plan urging concentration of speakers and organization on potentially winnable districts. They argue gerrymandered maps limit seats to one or two, particularly highlighting the ninth and tenth districts as opportunities to gain representation in Congress and strengthen the party statewide.
A historic Supreme Court ruling upholds the anti-trust law as constitutional. It deems contracts or conspiracies in restraint of trade illegal with penalties up to five thousand dollars or one year in prison. The decision broadens enforcement to large trusts and many smaller combinations across industries, prompting questions on active enforcement by justice officials.
A Republican rally sparks hysteria as speakers warn that opposing the party ticket aids a foreign enemy. The piece notes the war with Spain ended three months prior and criticizes the continued appeal as wrongheaded political posturing.
The Observant Citizens notes Captain W. H. Cushing to be stationed at Charlestown Navy Yard for three years after bringing Calumet from Chicago to Boston. General P. A. Collins appears healthy post London. A Boston Theatre anecdote recounts Rose Coghlan and fellow actors pranking her with stage arch collisions, then a quiet, later tense audience reaction. Martin Lomasney is praised for political savvy. Coronetist J. N. Lafricain, associated with the Boston Symphony, faces rejection by the Musical Mutual Protective Union amid rumors of personal motives. An old tale from Duxbury hints at a forthcoming Sunday Post feature on a missing man’s romance, plus investigations into high‑profile fugitives like ex‑Judge Hutchinson and Ezra Winslow. Marshal Swift laments court workload while offering relief for his exhausted force.
The piece notes that from 6 to 7 a.m. Everett has minimal police coverage with only one officer at Everett Square. It laments the lack of a court cri er for federal courts and mentions pending appointments. It also discusses a proposed repeal of the Burrage Ordinance to allow city employees to participate in municipal politics, aligning Democrats with Republicans.
A. E. Locke recalls Hallowe'en memories from youth and love, noting ghostly visions and misty river scenes. He reflects on enduring affection, shared mischief, and a hopeful future despite aging and eerie autumn nights.
A collection of short humor lines and exchange snippets from multiple papers. Witty exchanges include a pay as you go rule, mistaken recognitions, comical misunderstandings, and playful banter about manners, possessions, and social scenes across Chicago, Washington, Yonkers, Philadelphia, and Cleveland.
A shy, ill man with a persistent cough leaves a city boarding house after neighbors mock and push him away. He later attends a church where his coughing disrupts the service, provoking the minister to pause his sermon. In the end, the coughing man finds solace beside Florence as he dies smiling, his final moment punctuated by a confession of nuisance.
In New York a Glass pushes Prohibitionist line while Minnesota touts a Lager and Pennsylvania Swallow as caricatured by critics. Ex Mayor Con A Oakey Hall, recently deceased, was noted for a rich store of authentic political anecdotes. Richard Croker gave his first campaign speech, followed by a second public address.
Edward F. Scott of Roxbury Massachusetts denounces the civil service examination for the post office as a farce. He claims the questions fail to test fitness and are nonsensical. Letter dated October 24 1898.
A reader from the West End, representing about seventy five members, protests that the newly reported American Hebrew Democratic Club is not the existing Hebrew Democratic Club of Ward. The letter urges accuracy and asserts ward loyalty and harmony with the ward committee, signed by M. Abelman and L. D. Frank.
J De Marco, editor of Il Corriere di Boston, reports a robbery at the Public Library of Boston where a reader lost his coat and papers while reading. He notes prior inquiries failed, laments lack of posted warnings, and asks why no public notices warn visitors about thieves.
In a letter to the editor, Cynic mocks anti suffrage efforts by Mrs Cramer and praises women entering politics. The writer argues for female representatives on local and state bodies, noting women excel in domestic economy and could bring orderly governance, criticizing male politicians as phrase mongers. Whitinsville, Oct 26.
Medicine advertisesDr Bull's Cough Syrup as an effective cure for croup and whooping cough priced at 25 cents. The short promotional note emphasizes its universal efficacy and low cost.
Horace G. Wadlin releases part three of the 189 census for Massachusetts detailing manufacturing. Private firms dominate leather and boot and shoe industries. metals and machinery follow. Nine leading sectors employed 274,807 weekly workers with wages rising. Bay State cities show gains in output across leather, cotton goods, and paper products.
The report details Dec 31 1895 capital stock across nine leading industries including cotton goods with 117.96 million invested private capital and machinery at 1.95 million. Total capital in nine leading industries reaches 293.62 million, with credit capital 52.85 million. Employment averages 83,113 in cotton, 69,829 in boots and shoes, totaling 244,611 across the nine sectors.
At the Catholic Young Men's National Union session in Washington on October 26 Charles Webber reported the bronson memorial committee favors an endowment at Catholic University to perpetuate the memory of Erastus A. Bronson. Resolutions renew fealty to the church and praise the U S victory in the Spanish-American War. A resolution called for more Catholic chaplains in the armed services.
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