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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1895
Page
4
The editorial attacks Governor Greenhalge for vetoes seen as inconsistent and political. It argues he could have strengthened authority by vetoing a Boston charter revision bill, but instead he yielded to party schemes, undermining public rights and his own principles.
The article links Carnegie open wage increases in Pennsylvania to tariff changes. It recalls the Homestead strike under McKinley tariffs and notes a forthcoming tin plate mill, enabled by reform tariff provisions lowering tin duties and expanding business.
The dramatic drop from Sunday to Monday offers fodder for both critics and scientists. The public enjoys the varied temperatures that mark the region as a unique climate, while forecasters note nothing more than typical monthly or seasonal fluctuations.
In a brisk New England shift the tale centers on a Saturday rush, a Monday halt in a hall closet, and a worn ulster returned for comfort, illustrating how seasonal weather shapes daily life and wardrobe choices.
The United States Cordage Company faces receivership as a second reorganization attempt ends in a final bust of a famed McKinley era bubble. The Cordage Trust, built on 34 million capitalization from a 7 million base, collapsed after a lavish stock dividend and speculative scrip sales, fueling the 1893 panic and leaving a lasting public distrust of industrial monopolies.
The Boston Democratic city committee met in harmony and unanimously chose Mr Donovan as chairman. The report lauds unity and energy, pledging a united party to oppose minority rule and to administer the new charter after January 1 by officials elected by the majority.
The article contrasts the Colima disaster with the Elbe sinking, noting American officers survived while most Colima crew perished. It questions how a seaworthy ship loaded to carry 200 could founder at sea without striking a rock, signaling possible negligence and manslaughter pending official investigation.
The Observant Citizen Lieutenant Kendall of Station 7 who died Sunday was a jovial talker and educated man. Tales of patrolmen, court avoidance, and a snow overcoat incident with a partner highlight his memory. Also noted are Deputy Pierce Chief Watts and Captain Warren visiting Brooklyn. Miss Caroline Lockhart heads East for a vacation, with Harrison Avenue mentioned.
Residents noted electric cars on Washington Street and Harrison Avenue shifting traffic and energizing activity. The town’s Postmaster Coveney is criticized for poor German, while a German letter about forwarding mail to Albert Roicse at Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show is explained away. Copley Square Hotel manager F S Risteen is praised for security, denying recent fraud rumors and inmate claims about Mrs Mills.
In a rainy ravine, Jack Coleman seeks shelter and encounters Grandad Kiniff's haunted farmstead. A spectral sailor intervenes as Kiniff dies, revealing a fifteen year curse tied to desertion and treachery as Drusilly Darrow retells Stevie Brown's tragic tale.
In a tale recounted by Edith Sessions Tupper a deserter is captured by Grandad Kiniff who is later haunted by guilt. A lone spinster becomes the narrator’s companion as the house’s dark past loosens its grip and a ghostly protector intervenes.
The prize story editor and assistants read 9321 reader solutions submitted before the deadline. Full results will be published in the Sunday Post on June 9.
Fashion notes describe circular skirts flaring at the bottom with circumferences of five to nine yards and godets around the hem. They replace stiffened backs with lighter construction, stiffened only twelve inches from the bottom, while hoopskirts begin to appear in the market amid cautious consumer interest and critical regard.
A letter to the Post argues that the West End Company should offer free Sunday rides to poor Boston families to access Franklin Park and others. The writer, signing as Co. B. P 8S, claims many stockholders live outside the city and pay no local taxes and that the company should honor the city’s free highway rental obligation. The note closes with a call for action and a June 3 Boston date.
A free reading room for the South Cove district may open next winter pending final plans. Projectors envision a welcoming space for youths to meet and read in a relaxed environment without library restrictions.
Last night at Bowdoin Square Theatre Professor Sammi S. and Mrs. Kittie Baldwin amazed audiences with cabinet tricks and second sight mind reading, claiming proofs beyond guesswork. Keith’s week draws large crowds with Lydia Yeamans Titus, Marion and Hayes acts praised for dancing, humor, and novelty in a varied vaudeville bill.
Last night Auber’s Fra Diavolo played to a large stylish audience. George Traverner debuted as Fra Diavolo delivering strong singing and acting. Louise Kissing as Zerlina, with Wolff and Scribner as Beppo and Giacomo, ensured lively comedy and solid chorus. The production impressed with lavish staging and beauty, with Giroffe Giroffa planned for next week.
Boston Theatre presents a summer opera night mixing Egyptian and Turkish decor. Marie Millard shines as Trilby, with strong supporting turns by Mrs Laura Joyce Bell Edwin Stevens and cast. Egyptian consul general I A Iasigi attends in a decoratively staged box as Frommia distributes Egyptian cigarettes in the lobby. The article also notes the last week of Trilby at the Boston Theatre with a diamond buckle slippers contest at Jordan Marsh & Co.
Palace Theatre presents operatic burlesque On the Subway with a full Palace stock company led by Phil Peters Sam Adams J F Morgan C B E Perry and Frank Kennedy The show features local themed songs costumes by Mrs Lampson and acts by Forrester Stewart M Monsulla Mill Russell Gus Mills the Jarretts Frank Kennedy Professor C W Austin and others providing a varied program including Algerians in Camp and aerialists
Patsey Brannigan presented his Kerry Fair in a Boston lecture hall with a lively novelty show. The act, praised for dancing and wit, previously drew crowds in Chicago and tours nationally. The program featured Nora Brannigan, Jim Touhey, Tom Morris, Tim Walsh, and many other performers in vaudeville entertainment.
The sixth week of the Hawaiian volcano exhibit in Boston shows increasing daily attendance from 10 am to 10 pm. Schools and scientists show growing interest as manager Lesser releases a free information book on Kilauea and Hawaii origin, available at the Gettysburg building 641 Tremont Street.
After eleven years Boston prepares for the grand Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders show on Huntington avenue. The grounds will hold 20 000 spectators with easy access and full night exhibitions, promising a premier and possibly once in a lifetime spectacle.
The management presents a varied show this week with Fiankowski the famed French mimic causing constant laughter. Bonner the talking horse is a hit, joined by Metropolitan Trio Snyder and Buckley T F Grant May Belmont Dot Lathrop J W Harrington and John Barker in the lineup.
Richie Ling leading tenor arrives from New York to begin rehearsals with the Castle Square opera company for Girofl Giroffa to be staged next week. Ling, born in London, studied at the Royal Academy and made his debut under Carl Rosa at age 21 in Paul Jones.
Joseph Gould will produce the play in Dahlgren Hall East Boston on Friday evening. The pop concert last night drew good crowds despite the east wind.
Cambridge Hospital physicians report Maggie Laffey remains in fragile condition after a Wednesday cow goring. She has a fractured skull but showed signs of comfort yesterday, and doctors say recovery would be wonderful if it continues.
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