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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1899

Page

4

Subscription rates list for The Sunday Post

The Sunday Post outlines pricing for one year at $1.50, six months at 75 cents, and three months at 40 cents. Subscribers should provide current and future mailing addresses.

Post Publishing Company Payment Notice

Notice warns readers that all money sent is not the sender's risk. Do not convert or cash checks. All checks drafts and money orders must be payable to the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.

Post Publishing Company

Boston Post subscription notice to readers

The Boston Post urges advance payment for all subscriptions and warns of discontinuation at expiration. Readers without regular access to the Post should notify by mail. Editor and Publisher E. A. Grozier signs the notice.

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Notice on Payment Handling for The Boston Post

Special notice warns that all checks for payments due to the Post Publishing Co. must be drawn to the Post Publishing Co. or the Boston Post. No single person is authorized to receive checks made out to an individual. Public urged not to pay cash to others besides two collectors J Maloney and W J Salter who hold proper identification and authorization from the business manager and cashier.

Post Publishing Co Boston Post Post W. J. Salter The E. A. Grozier

Extenuating Circumstances in Rennes Dreyfus Verdict

The Rennes court martial verdict asserts extenuating circumstances for Dreyfus, prompting criticism that the process is a farce. The piece questions the guilt finding for 1894 treason, calls for revision, and urges French officials to reconsider the finality of the verdict.

Delays in Receiving Surgeons Reports From Manila to Hong Kong

The text laments slow delivery of surgeons' reports sent by mail from Manila to Hong Kong and then by cable. It notes the delay is only a few days and questions the purpose of such obstruction.

Manila Hong Kong

The School Year Opens With Hope for Smooth Return

The public schools begin on Wednesday as children return from vacations. they come from shore, mountains, and farms, bringing health and tan. The piece hopes no school houses will lack room this year, and that the harsh opening weather will be mild and welcoming.

The spectre of militarism and public life in Boston

A collection of opinion pieces and social notes links militarism in France to modern governance, critiques U S military influence, and touches on local affairs in Boston including culture, society, and a new birth. The column also mentions Bar Harbor, Leslie Carter, and a 14 pound newborn in the North End.

Public demand to end Philippine War calls for new generals

The piece argues the American public seeks an end to the Philippine War and urges replacing General Otis with a more capable commander. It criticizes Otis for overpromising and under delivering, urging the President to act without delay to appoint a faster, more effective general.

Let Us Have The Facts On MacArthur’s Brigade Health

The author demands open reporting of General MacArthur’s brigade health, arguing censoring surgeons’ reports harms public trust. They insist the American people deserve honest facts about the Luzon front and deny the notion that such news would panic or harm enlistments.

Manila MacArthur McKinley Luzon

Autumn Colors Rise as Rains Delay Drought Quickens Leaf Change

The Observant Citizen notes fine foliage brewing this autumn as rains slow leaf drying and cool air sets up for a sharp frost. In western states the fall touch appears, promising vivid colors soon. A long-remembered conundrum about reading the Book of Nature resurfaces. Joshua Montgomery Sears shines at Bar Harbor for saving property during Dr Amory’s cottage fire, with talk he could become Fire Commissioner. Tom Lawson spends time at Cohasset with horses and yachts, while a copper boom mystery intrigues State Street observers. The Hon. Thomas Riley is seen returning from summer Leave.

Joe Miller Joshua Montgomery Sears Bar Harbor Dr. Amory Sears Harry Russell Tom Lawson Cohasset State Street Mr. Lawson

List of Royal Requests From Washington to Dewey

On board the Olympia at the Bay of Naples Lieutenant Brumby reads the long list of gifts and invitations named for Dewey. The passage notes the abundance of packages, boats, toys, domestic goods, and cultural items while the admiral grows pale and collapses in his cabin. Frances Aymar Mathews.

U. S Dewey Frances Aymar Mathews

Notable British Figures and Achievements Highlighted in Personal Notices

Dr Reginald Koettlitz, Weld Blundell expedition member, in London notes British prestige in Abyssinia tied to Fashoda. Edward Green, son of Hetty Green, to return to Texas as Republican state leader. Sophie Torma awarded Doctor of Philosophy in Klausenburg, second Hungarian woman to hold the degree. Miss L L M Coote climbs Wetterhorn, first woman to full ascent. Miss Perceval, Prime Minister Perceval’s daughter, dies in Ealing at 5? years old, recalling the assassination.

Reginald Koettlitz Weld-Blundell Abyssinia London Menelek Edward H. R. Green Hetty Green Texas Republican State Central Committee University of L. L. M. Coote British Vigilance Association Wetterhorn Alps Mr. Mills Miss Coote England Ealing Miss Perceval Perceval House of Commons

Nicaragua Canal Commission Backs Construction

The Nicaragua route is urged by the commission as the best path for a canal, with an expected length of 189.9 miles and a cost estimate of 118 million to 134 million dollars. The plan includes locks on the San Juan segment and a large Ochoa Dam near the San Carlos, with Lake Nicaragua level sailing to Brito and Greytown as termini.

Washington Nicaragua Canal Commission William McKinley Congress Nicaragua Panama Commission Greytown Atlantic Isthmus San Juan San Carlos Ochoa Lake Nicaragua Pacific Ocean Brito

Gertie Sifts Diamonds in a Newport Romance

In a 1601 volume, Gertrude Nash discovers a parchment revealing a legacy of stolen diamonds tied to Jean Valencourt. The tale follows her quest, the family connection, and a Newport wedding as the diamonds return as a blessing in disguise.

Lonsdale Gertrude Nash Gertie Jean Valencourt Boudoir South America New York City Valencourts Gertrude Nash Mr. Valencourt Jean Fifth Avenue

Wit and Whimsy Across Papers in One Page

A collage of quips from multiple papers includes a father son artist exchange, a shoe clerk gag about mismarked stock, Dreyfus trial jabs, gas saving advice, mythic banter among immortals, summer romance banter, a rustic ruin joke, money obsessed humor, bicycle health sinker, and a silent longing line about laughter.

Brooklyn Dreyfus Chicago Evening Post Jupiter Towans Mercury Indianapolis Journal Puck Scott Chicago Tribune Detroit Journal Chicago

Capen Leads Reform Drive as Boston Political Figure

Samuel B. Capen of Dorchester a longtime Republican reform advocate whose leadership of the Boston Municipal League aided charter amendments and calls for mayoral term limits. Born 1842 in Boston. long career at Wentworth Bright firm, later Torrey Bright Capen. bank director. school committee member and president. Congregational Society leader. Dartmouth A.M. 1893. prominent in business and public life.

Boston Samuel B. Capen Dorchester Boston Municipal League Matthews Mr. Capen New York Inquisitor Boston League Copley Hall W. L. Rutan Martin Allen League Edwin Upton Curtis Capen Dec Samuel Childs Anne (Billings) Capen Bernard Jane Capen New England Mary Jane Samuel Capen Joseph Henry Capen Fortyfourth Massachusetts Volunteers Quincy Wentworth & Bright William Bright Company Torrey, Bright & Capén Howard National Bank Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society Massachusetts Congregational Association Sons of the Revolution Dartmouth College

John H H Sessions Dead In Bristol Funeral Aide

John H H Sessions president of the Sessions Foundry Company Bristol National Bank and Bristol Water Company dies at home on High Street from Brights disease at age. He was a director of the Bristol and Plainville Tramway Company and trustee of Wesleyan University and Wilbraham Academy. A Methodist Episcopal Church leader he funded a Bristol society edifice over 100000 dollars three years ago. Survived by a widow two sons and a daughter.

Bristol, Conn John H. H. Sessions Sessions Foundry Company Bright Bristol National Bank Bristol Water Company Bristol & Plainville Tramway Company Wesleyan University Wilbraham Methodist Episcopal Church Bristol Society Daugher

District Chief Cade Buried in Cambridge Funeral

Funeral services for District Chief Cade of the Cambridge fire department drew a large, representative crowd at the Inman Street Universalist Church. The procession included police, the Cambridge Cadet Band, St Omer Lodge Knights of Pythias, and eighty firemen, with Rev George W Becknell delivering the eulogy.

Inman Street Knights of Pythias Park Street Chanlain Keyes St. Omerge Emeer Casey Cunningham Eniie Benjamin Foss Charies Mérgon Eeiny Ane Rge W Eknell Ecriptura Reading Praof City Messenger Pratteader Bicknell

Funeral of James B. Eustis Former U S Ambassador

The funeral for James B. Eustis former United States ambassador to France will be held Monday at 7 30 p m from his home on Eustis avenue. A brief Episcopal service will precede the burial voyage to New York and Louisville where he will be laid beside Mrs Eustis. His son James B Eustis Jr and nephew William C Eustis accompany the body. An official committal will be held in Louisville.

Republic of France T’armee Republic Dreyfus France United States Eagan Manila Wport R. L James B. Eustis Eustis Avenue Ev. Bieney Morgan Stone Trinity Church New York Louisville Eustis James B. Eustis, Jr William C. Eustis Mr. Eustis

Daily Table Hints Breakfast and Luncheon Menu

The note lists a breakfast and luncheon menu with items like Grapes Moulded Farina whipped cream Fish Croquettes Baked Potatoes Radishes Muffins Coffee Sponge Cake Cold Veal with Tapioca Peaching and Iced Tea Greats Roast Beef and Sauces. It appears from Cabo Leyland Street twats and includes placeholders and garbled words.

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