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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1898
Page
4
The listing specifies yearly and short-term rates for 1LY One year at $8.00, six months $1.50, three months $0.75, and monthly $0.25. The Sunday Post charges $1.50 per year, six months $0.75, and three months $0.40, with subscribers advised to provide current and future addresses for delivery.
The two major parties line up on imperialism with Republicans backing territorial expansion and Democrats resisting. In New Hampshire Democrats urge only naval bases while Republicans push to extinguish Spain's sovereignty in the Philippines. Ohio Republicans defer to the President. Democrats say they oppose the Philippines. Vermont and Maine show shifting support and voter responses.
The Connecticut Republican convention resoundingly backed Lounsbury over John Addison Porter for governor by 256 to 120. Porter campaigned as reform, while Lounsbury defended the old line machine, rotting boroughs, and lobby-dominated politics, signaling a tough path for reform in Connecticut.
The death of Dr. Samuel Eliot occurred Wednesday at Beverly Farms where he spent the summer. He greatly influenced Boston's educational system, surpassing many in impact, after resigning as president of Trinity College at Hartford.
The text honors Dr Bilot a former principal and superintendent of Boston public schools born in Boston who rejoined the system after Connecticut service. It notes his leadership in reform efforts and his later role on the School Committee and in statewide improvement schemes presented to the Legislature.
Washington reports that peace commissioners were fully instructed at a cabinet meeting with secrecy to prevent opposition from Spanish diplomats. Public sentiment may influence the process, while the final treaty requires two thirds of the Senate. Debates center on how much of the Philippine archipelago to claim and how broadly to expand U S holdings in the Caribbean and Pacific.
The piece argues President McKinley should appoint a Massachusetts envoy to Great Britain, praising Hoar and Long as suitable choices. It notes Hoar’s declination as disappointing but not final and urges Secretary Long to be considered, framing Massachusetts as a strong source for the post.
In the Hollis lobby on Wednesday afternoon three large Maude Adams portrait ecards were on display when one was reportedly touched and taken. The incident occurred in a public space, and the pilferer escaped detection despite the large size of the ecards. The report notes a perception that items not nailed down may be taken. The text then mentions the Hon. Thomas Riley returning to town from a summer absence.
The piece reviews popular spots like Poland Springs health resort, the Myopia Hunt Club accidents, and the Rufus Choate statue unveiling at Pemberton Court House. It notes the auction of the Algonquin Club house, plans for a new fire engine house, and critique of troop muster-out policy. The Boston Public School Association calls for cooperative school committee candidates.
A traveler at Timber Ich recalls life in New Mexico and a harsh tale of Pete Jessup's trading post. He shares a rugged journey with a mule convoy, a ruined flask of rye, and a cold, snowbound trek where he ate snow to survive.
A Somerville reader criticizes the Boston Elevated rule denying transfers from Forest Hills to Union Station cars at Park Street. The writer notes he must pay two six cent fares or use an eight cent check when returning from Forest Hills and urges refunds at the main office to avoid public inconvenience.
Edward Harrigan writes of McMullen a poor tile tailor drawn to drink. He serves in the Sixty-ninth Regiment and sin when wine rules him, is shot and dies after a spree. The tale follows his downfall from liquor and a doctor’s brutal remedy.
A Boston letter from Charlestown on Sept 14 suggests a new medical term Alger itis to indicate deaths caused by hunger and official mismanagement in public charity institutions, to simplify death certificate wording for doctors.
A letter from Michael Fay of Company B Ninth Massachusetts reports their arrival from Santiago on the Alleghany and commends Grace Hospital in New Haven for excellent care. He notes the hospital’s nurses and actors provide top service and asks for the hospital’s name to appear in the paper.
A letter to the editor notes telegrams and papers in Cambridge about Professor Haeckel claiming evolution of man from a lower order is consistent with recent scientific contributions. The writer warns against misinterpretation of his views. The letter references varied prints and seeks clarification.
A reader mocks Darwinian evolution and Huxley’s American visit arguing the theory lacks proof and contradicts divine revelation. The writer cites a nine hundred seventy five million year discrepancy and claims evolutionary timelines conflict with scripture.
A domestic guidance note urges women to diversify aprons by task not by one for all. It recommends pale blue and pink ginghams for everyday kitchen work and suggests choosing several aprons to suit different chores.
A collage of comic quips from 19th century papers. Jests about love temper and poetry spark curiosity as editors recount playful dialogues and a story about a patient editor and a clumsy boy.
AS mM A P general Renovard regarded as capable with a strong service record. Aged 62 he is seen as vigorous and active for his years. After St Cyr schooling he served in Italy rising to captain by the German war and earned the Legion of Honor at Froeschweiler. He later became sub-chief of staff under General De Miribel in 1891.
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