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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1895
Page
4
The Somerset Club faces little disruption as its three billiard boys strike for allegedly 16 hours daily at about $20 a month. At 5 cents an hour the wage question highlights labor value in a rich club setting.
The writeup urges Grover Cleveland to visit Boston during Tem plar week. Secretary Herbert would send the North Atlantic squadron and the commander in chief should attend to review it. Cleveland is portrayed as a summer Massachusetts resident with strong local ties.
The Journal endorses Governor Greenhalge’s renomination amid doubt about opposition unity. It questions if any leader exists among opponents and hints at cautious optimism while noting frequent nominations bring misfortune.
The article notes Republican leaders in Utah threaten to appeal to the U S Supreme Court over whether women can vote on a new constitution. The Ogden Circuit Court decision allows women to vote in the election, but Republicans aim to delay and block participation in state officer races to seize control of the new government.
The writer argues an American consul and naval officer should join the Kucheng inquiry into missionary outrages in China. While urging US leadership, they oppose allying with Britain, noting Britain's distinct interests and East Asia entanglements. The piece favors US action on its own, defending citizens' rights and humanitarian aims.
Congress presses Spain to include interest from the date of the 9 year old offer to settle the Mora claim. Antonio Mora was condemned in Cuba 25 years ago and his estates were confiscated, with Havana treasury officials earning profits from their management.
The passage accuses a financier of sharp practice in a nine year old Mora claim settled for 1.5 million dollars. It states nine years of interest is due, identifies Mora as an American citizen, and urges Minister Taylor to tell the Spanish government no further trifling will be tolerated.
The piece argues that the fixed gold reserve of 100 million dollars is a delusion fostered by Treasury practice and bond syndicate arrangements. It notes recent gold withdrawals by the syndicate, questions the reserve’s necessity, and urges educating the public that the gold reserve is not essential to currency stability while stressing the need to maintain public confidence.
A Boston diary gathers diverse vignettes from city life. It recalls a reverend’s liquor ignorance anecdote, piered building plans for a grand parade stand, a tri cycle scissors grinder, and local figures like Jack Savage and Dan J. Sullivan. It lauds James Stevenson for philanthropy and notes R. E. Burke as a Democratic prospect amid boxing rivalry chatter.
A large cast enlivens the Eight Bells production with songs dances and imitations at Austin Stone's Museum. Bonner the horse draws big crowds with both serious and comic acts highlighting daily entertainment and top success for the hall show.
An observer recounts a seaborne kidnapping near Nankin and a dramatic pirate encounter on the Blue River. A trusted servant Tae sen reveals himself as the pirate captain steering a junk, sparking a violent chase and a desperate rescue. Master Tao sen's quick actions save the narrator as the pursuers are overwhelmed.
Boston theatre listings note the opening of two new venues on Monday with Carniv al of Venice and tributes to Black America. Garrick burlesque star Adele Ritchie headlines Trilby travesty by Joseph Herbert opposite Amorita at Castle Square.
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