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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1898
Page
4
The OST POST presents a local democratic voice covering events, politics, and community notices in New England. It reports on political developments, candidate activities, and civic happenings shaping regional public life.
Responding to alleged mismanagement at Chickamauga Camp Thomas involving supply failures and lack of care for 45000 troops, critics urge formal investigation and immediate muster out of volunteers seeking civil life. They urge reassigning troops to policing newly acquired territories instead of extending service.
The French war minister orders Picquart prosecuted for forgery amid a cascade of disclosures in the Dreyfus affair. Picquart backed Zola against the military court, Henry confessed forging key documents and killed himself, Esterhazy claims authorship of the bordereau, and a special jurists’ commission awaits revision findings.
The season closed with over 140000 bathers at the State bath house, a record reflecting its popularity. Despite a fire partial destruction it remains a civic jewel, praised for orderly service and public health value. Legislature should fund rebuilding and expand access while maintaining affordable rates.
A huge Boston parade by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows drew a three hour march past crowd with banners reading Friendship Love Truth. The event showcased civic benevolence and unity and was praised for organization and tasteful display.
An unofficial message from Washington suggests no volunteers will be sent. The note hints at national sentiment shaping policy.
A Boston reader recalls using the Pleasant street electrics to dodge crowds at a Hollis to Newspaper row procession, reaching Scollay square with ease. The piece mentions theater attendance down, figures like $700 cited for a show, and remarks on streetcar service, lamps in the subways, Salvation Army harvest decorating, lighthouse service exams, and postal stamp rates dropping to 1.40 per thousand after January 1.
Prince Albert of Belgium works on a book about his U.S. tour. Ex-Congressman Elbridge A. Thompson donates a free library to Dover, Maine. Lord Roberts’ book Forty one Years in India reaches new editions. Athenian dramatist Demetrius Koromilas dies in Paris at 47 after twenty five plays. Queen Victoria gifts Dorothea of Saxe Coburg Gotha and Duke Augustenburg wedding gifts. Berndorf metal works owner builds a theatre for workers to debut soon. Vic tor Emmanuel is examined in Enrico della Rocca memoirs second volume.
The Marie Antoinette fichu is set to dominate winter fashion as it decorates many gowns. A new opera wrap model uses the fichu effectively, building a stylish layer for formal wear.
Fragmentary dialogue and quotations from sources yield no cohesive event. The text reads like snippets from The Washington Star and a judge’s remarks about tragedy and comedy.
Dorothy Wendall, an orphaned granddaughter living with grandparents on a Chester area farm, rescues a wounded stranger named Philip Graham. She returns him to the home where he recovers under care, and the pair discover a lost portrait and a mother’s ring. They confess love, wed in the old house as villagers celebrate the romance.
The page lists a luncheon and dinner menu with lamb roast beef giblet soup mashed potatoes green corn and custard plus notes on making Madeira cake and cabinet pudding. It includes recipes for Madeira cake and cabinet pudding with ingredients and directions. Miss Olive Britton of 998 Saratoga Street East Boston Mass is named.
Estes Ballem of 172 Hanover Street writes to the Editor in response to this morning's Post, stating the vessel will arrive at Manila on Tuesday September 13 at 6 p m and urging publication of the notice.
The letters reveal two readers providing a time zone based puzzle solution. One dates Sept 1 departure at 6 am. with 20 mph over 6000 miles arrival is Sept 13 at 6 pm New England time. The other confirms Sept 13 at 6 pm, noting the day as Tuesday Sept 13.
Reader notes a puzzle about a ship departing San Francisco on September 1 at 10 a.m. heading to Manila six thousand miles away. Calculations show daily distances of 280 miles first day and 480 miles for several subsequent days, totaling 6000 miles. arrival would be at 10 p.m. on September 12 or 13 depending on time zone differences.
The voyage from San Francisco to Manila takes twelve and a half days. Departing at 6 a.m. on Thursday September 1, the ship would reach Manila at 6 p.m. on Tuesday September 13, then cross the 180th meridian going west adds one day, giving Manila time 6 p.m. Wednesday September 14.
A letter from OHN J. MALLOY in South Boston dated September 21, 1898 asks the editor how many times the Hon. Joseph H. O'Neil has been elected to Congress and whether he was ever elected as an independent candidate.
The candidate, a Butler and Republican, ran against the Honorable A Collins and was defeated.
Max H. Newman of Boston protests signs reading For Ladies Only on seats between West Street and Temple Place. He argues the common should be open to all and that courtesy should prevail, noting some signs have been turned to the wall.
A Malden Massachusetts resident thanks the Post for cheerful coverage of the Fifth Massachusetts Infantry as it moved from South Framingham to Camp Meade. She notes 1300 men in the regiment and asks for continued news of their days at camp to ease the homesickness of soldiers and families.
Miss Winnie Davis rests in the Rockingham Hotel drawing room in Narragansett Pier while hundreds view the casket. The inscription names Varina Anne Jefferson Davis who died September 18, 1898 at age 33. The body will depart for Richmond tomorrow. Honorary bearers include A. A. McGuinnis and Joseph Pulitzer party members from Memphis Tennessee.
In Quebec on September 21 the American members of the international commission worked without a joint session. The Home Market Club of Boston requested a hearing and the Boston Board of Trade pressed for free trade with Canada. The club will present the argument against changes in current trade relations.
A collage of quotes jokes and aphorisms from Punch Chicago News and local voices. Topics range from Mrs De Brown and urn inscriptions to Empress Josephine and Napoleon links and a wary note on investment schemes. The snippets mix humor religion and finance.
Fragmented dialogue shows Shafter and Alger debating suppression of gossip about General Miles. Russell A. defends, boasts command of brigadiers, and laments commissariat worries as they plan strategy and public messaging amid mounting questions.
Colonel William J. Bryan departed Jacksonville for Washington after obtaining leave from General Lee. He plans to meet Governor Holcomb of Nebraska and President McKinley, aiming to secure the muster out of the Third Nebraska regiment led by Bryan.
A brisk catalog of rare antiques and novelty items fills a Chicago shop. Round masks with humorous faces, tyrannical looks, mechanical toys, posies, lace, portraits, relics of old romance, and fresh savory sweets are offered with a warm welcome and a quip to pass by if not pleased.
The schooner yacht America anchored at Vineyard Haven with General Adelbert Ames aboard after coming from Montauk Point. She will sail to Edgartown for a brief stop before continuing eastward.
NEW YORK September 21 Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing announces the election of Roswell P Flower and Anthony N Brady to the board to represent Walker stockholders completing the union of interests The company says Walker duties will add little to charges and that business will follow the Westinghouse General Electric agreement Walker ships bring over 1 25 million in unfilled orders
The English oarsman R C Lehmann and his bride Miss Alice Marie Davis arrive at Field Head Bourne End Buckinghamshire. A station arch and roadside streamers greet them with an address of welcome signed by Lord Curzon and noted oarsmen praising the bride as a representative of the United States.
The Dominion line plans a joint departure with the Cunard Pavonia at 1 30 pm as Paka Today marks the first time since the line began that a Dominion steamer leaves harbor simultaneously with a Cunarder. Pavonia sails for Queenstown and Liverpool carrying Mrs Greenwald and 140 other passengers. Canada follows from Charlestown bound for the same ports with 96 passengers including Sir Dominick E Colnaghi the British consul and a list of notable travelers.
The City of Rome arrived in Santander bearing Spanish sailors captured at Santiago. Admiral Cervera and Captain Eulate landed amid cheers mistaken for Cervera’s party, reflecting the return of naval officers from the battle.
Franz Hugo Krebs declines a fall bid for the Senate or Congress citing severe malarial health decline. The ex soldier-politician from the Second Massachusetts says he cannot campaign, weighs independent options, and notes uncertainty about Congressman Fitzgeralds stance on monetary policy.
Disturbances erupt between Cubans and Spaniards across Havana. Insults, physical confrontations, and street clashes mark a growing tension with Cuban insurgent leaders and Spanish officers involved. An ensuing university quarrel ends with a Cuban general slain and calls for restraint amid naval leadership critiques.
The Teutonic reached New York from Liverpool with many notables including John Hay the new Secretary of State. Hay said no formal U S Britain understanding exists and that relations remain satisfactory. He noted England's neutrality in the war yet friendly attitude toward the United States.
Last evening marked the first registration session for the fall elections at the election commissioners office in the Old Court House. A small number failed to enroll, with registration continuing there until October 6. After October 6 registration opens in all wards, and those not assessed by October 1 cannot register after that date.
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