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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1895
Page
3
The Boston Post dated Friday morning August 28, 1895 presents a historic newspaper snapshot from the Representative Democratic Paper of New England. This readable fragment emphasizes era news coverage and period voice.
The Post aims to raise the Wills fund to 1500 dollars to aid the widow and orphans after the July Fourth death. The fund now at 1200 dollars is expected to reach the goal quickly as Boston residents respond with humanitarian generosity. The appeal stresses relief of innocent suffering and public sympathy.
The article notes that Atlantic race strains strain Valkyrie’s ribs and braces may need reinforcement. Defender suffers breaks in every race, prompting hopes it can hold together. It argues that naval design should value endurance alongside speed, citing America as a fast but sturdy precedent.
Governor McKinley prophesies the 1895 Ohio result will not materially reduce his overwhelming 1894 margin. He argues the political climate has shifted toward a Democratic year with rising wages and revival, contrasting last year’s slump. The piece notes campaign optimism among Republicans amid broader national trends toward 1896.
The Cleveland administration quietly demonstrates American citizenship through cases like Maximo Mora denied indemnity after Spain’s oppression, ex Consul Waller imprisoned by France, and Chinese outrages against missionaries. Gresham and Olney pursue respectful enforcement without bluster, prioritizing duty over rhetoric.
Residents denounce a city erected observation stand for the Templars parade as an improper use of public funds. Aldermen and Common Councilmen claim large allocations for themselves and officials privilege, while Mayor benefits from hundreds of personal guests amid criticism of the expenditure.
City officials and their allies attend a public event from paid seats, prompting criticism of unnecessary expense. The piece argues the observed seating arrangement highlights the unwarranted costs of an observation stand and calls for attention to City Hall spending.
The author argues Alaska should remain U S territory, noting the purchase was fair and urging Britain to make a bona fide offer if it seeks a portion. It reassures no imminent clash with Britain over boundary while emphasizing Americans pursue the $7 2 million ice farm as fair compensation.
The speaker describes a shabby child with torn hat and dilapidated shoes, portraying her as a possible swindler or future shoplifter. She questions whether giving money abets crime, ultimately choosing to give charity despite doubts about truth. The piece frames a moral dilemma and social pity.
President S P Calloway of the New York Chicago St. Louis railway travels through Boston with his family en route to Cleveland via Portland and the White Mountains from Narragansett Pier. He predicts a bright business outlook, driven by a large corn crop benefiting railroads. The piece also notes the death of Peter F Green and local reactions, plus light notes on Abe Barker’s mustache and J Will Archer’s new song Speak Not Her Name.
A perfect afternoon on Washington Street features workers high on building ledges unfurling flags banners and emblems while crowds and streetcars fill the thoroughfare. Dialogue among onlookers recalls a circus mood as bunco artists and beggars ply tricks in busy office districts. A paper describing a family calamity touches on needy credit while a little girl offers a plea for aid.
Aunt Hannah, 69, a sharp talking recluse, listens as Mrs Simmons explains she has missed Peterson Magazine and wants to join a local club. They reminisce about past magazines and discuss other dubious subscriptions, noting publishers and families who were burned by promises.
In a clipped reminiscence Aunt Hannah recalls a failed suitor Jabez Potter whose mushroom magazines cheated buyers with adulterated goods. She contrasts honesty and deception, notes his Texas escape and supposed death, and laments readers spending too much on magazines while clinging to Peterson. Mrs Simmons aims to join the club, clinging to her five and twenty years of Peterson habit.
Ex Governor Luzon Burritt Morris of New Haven died shortly after 2 PM following a morning stroke in his office. Born 1827 in Newtown, he rose from poverty to Yale, practiced law, served as probate judge, and twice ran for governor with decisive results in 1892. He later directed the New York New Haven Hartford railroad and administered Daniel Hand's estate.
The Boston Post manager declares a bold claim that the paper leads in total morning sales and that Boston area copies trail the Globe and Herald by only about 2000 daily. He offers $1000 for anyone who can disprove the assertion, to be donated to charity if correct.
Friends hosted a late evening gathering at Master J Mittenthal's residence 57 Pleasant Street featuring piano solos songs and recitations. Attendees included Misses R Kolitz L Romanow M Reinhart E Reinhart 8 Bornstein 8 Rogers M Grodginski T Guggenheim R Goldman F Mittenthal and Messrs J Goldman W Small M Rittenberg J Krokyn L Berger A Ratsell L Mittenthal J Epstein S Sacoviteh.
The will named executors Elizabeth F. O'Brien and Rev. James J. O'Brien. Dated October 1887, the document contains no public bequests. The filing occurred yesterday afternoon in Suffolk County Probate Court.
Proposals for constructing a primary school on Beech street Roslindale may be submitted to the school committee rooms Mason street until 8 p m on September 8. The bids will be publicly opened and read thereafter.
Denver augu c. 92 The body of Ww. D. Dodd was recovered from the ruins of the hotel fire this morning.
Tremont Theatre manager Harry Askin and staff plan Boston’s biggest theater celebration for the 100th performance of The Sphinx. The lobby and auditorium will be lavishly decorated, featuring orchestral music, a new Knights Templar March, and a postshow speech by Edwin Stevens. A gold souvenir pin of the Sphinx will be issued to mark the occasion.
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