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Boston Post subscription notice and addresses
Editorial rooms in Boston and New York office details are given for the Boston Post. Subscriptions must be prepaid and will be discontinued at expiration without further notice. Readers are asked to notify if unable to obtain the Post through dealers or newsboys. E A Grozier is editor and publisher.
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Pettinill Nomination to Boston Sinking Funds Board
The mayor nominates Mr. Pettingill for the Boston Board of Commissioners of Sinking Funds praising his finances and leadership. The role is honorary and high trust, with duties free from party politics, and the board’s confirmation by the Aldermen next Monday is urged to be unanimous.
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Boston
Bay State Arrives With Wounded Men From War Zone
The hospital ship Bay State has arrived with more sick soldiers and is to return at once for another freight. These men reach home in comfortable condition due to care and provisions from the Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association.
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No More Nonsense at Havana Evacuation Demands
The article condemns Spain for delaying Cuba’s evacuation, urging President McKinley to enforce the agreed timeline of five months and end Spain’s control at Havana. It notes relief ships blocked by customs, removal of Columbus homes, and asserts Spain has no authority in Cuba.
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Evacuation Call Urges Cuba Action Over Philippines
The speaker argues Spain should evacuate Cuba immediately and seize revenues, rather than deploying the Oregon and Iowa to the Philippines where they may be unused for a year. He questions why ships aren’t sent to Cuba to reclaim what is seen as rightful property.
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Death of Thomas F. Bayard Stirs Recall of a Statesman
A tribute recalls Thomas Francis Bayard as a Jeffersonian Democrat who served Delaware in the Senate and in Cleveland's cabinet. The piece lauds his independence, principled leadership, and foresight during Reconstruction and on issues like legal tender, tariff, and constitutional interpretation.
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Question of Ratification of Paris Peace Treaty
The Senate may not approve any peace treaty from Paris, threatening a possible failure to gain two thirds or even a simple majority for Philippine annexation options. Officials warn against forcing ratification by joint resolution, urging swift administration guidance to Paris and careful polling of public sentiment.
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Early Boston notes on transit and events across town
The writer surveys city life from the bronzed lamping of the State House to new subway hours and upcoming tunnel use. He mentions news stands potential stamp sales, hunting rights near Ponkapoag Pond, and Edward Everett Hale guiding a Ward 10 meeting.
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Edward Everett Hale
America
Fashions: New coiffure brings contrast to old puffs
The article notes a shift from fluffy ear puffs and a back knot to hair drawn up high with small coils and loose curls. Evening wear features a ribbon band and a string of pearls, signaling the latest trend.
Polite deception at a summer resort leads to marriage
An unnamed narrator recalls seven hotel girls vying to capture a man named Jack. She teaches him how to woo, but his candid affection leads to love and marriage to Poll. The piece ends with the bride noting she won the handsome husband and the grandest haul of the season.
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Daughters of the American Revolution Elect State Regent
Mrs. George F. Fuller becomes State regent and heads a meeting of DAR chapters at Faneuil Hall on Saturday October 8 in Boston to hear Mrs. Dario Papa plead for Milan political prisoners. The piece also notes social visits and local concerns including pests in Roxbury and transit improvements.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Faneuil Hall
Dario Papa
Milan
Short Story Competition Rules and Entry Details
The Post announces weekly prizes for Original Short Stories with $10 for first, $5 for second, and $2 for each of four others. Winners named in Sunday issue. Entries must be 700 to 1000 words, single-sided, with full name and address, prepaid return postage, and folded manuscripts. Open to women readers. mail to Short Story Editor.
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Notable 19th Century Personalities and Events
Captain Silas Wright Terry led the transport Benefii in the Red River expedition and earned high praise in Admiral Porter’s despatches. A Turin court acquitted a daughter of criminologist Lombroso of contributing to a condemned socialist newspaper. Blackmore celebrated his 73rd birthday at his Teddington home. Austrian consul-general Maximilian der Proskowitz, killed in Fort Wayne, was famed for extensive travel including a 1888 traverse of Russia. Rebecca Gratz of Philadelphia is linked as the possible original for Scott’s Rebecca in Ivanhoe.
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Foster Jewish Home
Washington
Seats on the Common Stirred by Letter to the Editor
A Boston reader criticizes seating policy in the Common. H T Jeffards denounces gender based seat signs and urges more seats, arguing first come first served and that the city can afford extra seating for respectable citizens.
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J. B. Smith
Boston
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Back Room Tenant Seeks Law on Refuse Collectors
A Boston reader complains that authorities tolerate neglect by tenants and that refuse collectors must bang on back doors to remove swill. He urges a proper law to force tenants to open doors at a set hour, noting long waits and loud pounding in Haven Street yards on September 28, 1898.
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Hunting Hunters Editorial Reminds of State Fatalities
The Post editorial urges amateur hunters to consider the high number of hunting related fatalities in the state last year. It stresses caution and responsible conduct for all who take up hunting this season.
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Cruel sport and empty honor in fatal shooting case
In a letter from Springvale Maine the writer argues no licensed guide was involved with a fatal shooting. He warns to stay home if unbalanced or unable to hire a guide, condemns the act as cruel sport and empty honor, and questions the justification of the killer's actions. He recalls the brutal sequence ending in a stab and a second fatal shot.
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Springvale
Consul General in London and the Osborne Inquiry
A Boston reader questions the current status of William McKinley Osborne, cousin of the late president, in London. He recalls I. William M. Osborne as a police commissioner and jokes about his self image while suggesting Osborne profits from fees and perquisites, asking for an update on his activities.
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Manila Puzzle Explained in Late 19th Century Letter
In a letter from Waltham dated Sept 24, 1898, the writer argues a Manila arrival puzzle based on San Francisco and Manila longitudes. He computes time change by 116 degrees, four minutes per degree, and shifts to solar time on a westbound voyage, arriving Sept 14 at about 10 a.m. local Manila time.
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Miss Schley and the Front Brave Sheer Bravery
A cryptic dialogue questions Miss Schley’s relation to Schley and ponders if blood influences fate. The speaker laments that her bravery went unrecorded and mocks the idea she should have marched to the front in bloomers as one of the first to fall in battle.
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Opening of Cambridge Prospect Union
General Edgar R. Champlin will address the Prospect Union Cambridgeport at its formal season opening this evening. A music programme under Professor W Krentzlin will be rendered. Men are cordially invited.
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Edgar R. Champlin
Prospect Union
Cambridgeport
W. Krentzlin
Quips and Quips of Love and Travel Across Papers
A collage of humorous exchanges from United States newspapers. Jests on lovers, wives, and social misreadings mix with travel quips about Alps and hotel elevators. The sketches showcase witty banter and light social satire from periodicals.
Crockery by China Crockery ao China Dinner Sets
The largest stock of English French German Canton and American china in sets or parts. Stocks include old blue chinas Canton Nankin Dresden blue onion Meissen Wedgwood Sylvan and Ridgway Oriental patterns. Sets range from ordinary to six hundred dollar services. Wedding gifts displayed in Art Pottery Rooms and American cut glass on Main Floor. Lamps gallery floor offers 400+ kinds. Inspection invited.
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