The Post Challenges Boston Market News Circulation
The Post argues an investigation into morning sales in Boston and nearby areas would show its circulation within ten thousand copies of the Herald and Globe combined. It claims Post leads total evening sales regionally and confines its challenge to Boston and vicinity for a simple, exact independent check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News Com
Globe and Herald
Boston
Post
Pia Tse
Boston and
Vicinity
Boston Post
Herald and Globe
New England
Aa Post
Boston and Vicinity
Sea‘ten
Seow
Public stance on Cuba insurgents and U S obligations
The piece argues public sentiment would back government action to stop Alibustering expeditions aiding Cuban insurgents. It warns that allowing vessels to aid rebels could invite Alabama claims against the United States and violate laws against enlisting for foreign service. The text stresses adherence to international law and noninterference in friendly nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Spain
Alabama
Great Britain
Revolutionary
Armiea
Citizens Content to Stay Home Amid Filibuster Fatigue
Citizens are content to stay at home and be comfortable. The piece notes the era lacks the filibustering spirit, signaling reduced appetite for aggressive legislative obstruction.
Democrats and silver coinage in the 1892 platform
The piece argues that the Democratic Party cannot endorse free silver under the current platform without repudiating its 1892 stance. It recalls Chicago 1892, Sherman Act repeal, and the demand for equal intrinsic value of metals, noting the Republican stance as hedging on the issue. It questions any shift by the national Democrats since 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
National Democracy
National Republican Party
Chicago
McKinley Tariff Issue Dying as Prosperity Returns
The piece argues Senator Quay and allied papers overstate the silver question to bury tariffs. It claims McKinleyism is dead, prosperity has returned under a Democratic tariff, raw materials are free, wages rise, and reciprocity repeal boosted trade, ending tariff politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Quay
Boss Quay
Boston Journal
Potato farming plan gains mixed city reception
The piece notes limited interest in potato farming to aid unemployed workers. It cites New York and Detroit as labeling the effort a failure, yet sees a sign of reduced unemployment as city residents find work in their usual fields. It suggests amateur farming fosters taste for agriculture among a few.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Detroit
Pingree
Governor urged to appoint Democrat to Metropolitan Water Board
The piece argues Governor Greenhalge should name one Democrat to the three member Metropolitan Water Board while meeting residency rules that require at least one Boston citizen and one citizen from another district city or town. It notes politics are not required but suggests balancing representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenhalge
Boston
Massachusetts
Swampscott
Metropolitan Water Board
Crime and Heat Tie To Violent Summer Surge
A newspaper note links rising violent crime to hot early summer weather. Murders, robberies, and a brutal park assault are reported amid record high temperatures. The piece considers whether heat and crime are connected, noting the difficulty of proving causation.
Calendar of crime lengthens in hot season notes
The article observes that heat raises tempers and can drive people to violence, noting blood seems to boil when anger peaks. The author suggests crime seems more prevalent during this season, implying weather influences behavior.
The Observant Citizen Highlights Local Notables
Tollman John C. Pike Jr. leads toll collection on North East Boston ferry and is a popular fisherman. Edward McLaughlin, City Clerk Galvin’s aide nicknamed Smiling Jeems, receives rare praise for his exemplary service. Pierre Humbert, former city surveyor, once backed Tammany. Colonel H M Field of the Boston School Regiment defends his appointment as earned. Mr. Daniel McRone of East Boston welcomes twins, hosting friends. McRone works as a Charlestown Navy Yard moulder and is known as a tenor singer.
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John C. Pike, Jr
Boston
John
Withal
Lakes of
Maine
Edward McLaughlin
Galvin
James Donovan
Eddie
H. M. Field
Boston School Regiment
Field
Daniel McRone
Liverpool Street
McRone
Charlestown Navy Yard
Jealous Clerk Schemes to Break Up Love Match
Bradshaw, a trusted clerk for Joseph W. Burphy, fears Vera White loves her employer. He engineers a deceitful letter scheme to test her feelings while Burphy, a taciturn bachelor, plays along, aiming to preserve Vera’s future and the family home.
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Bradshaw
Joseph W. Burphy
Rea
Vera White
Mr. Burphy
Burphy
Vera
Miss White
Mias
Thrull
Palthtany
Oseph W. Burphty
Sme
Tomarroy
Misread Letters Spark Forced Room Exit and Wedding Card Mixup
In a tense scene Burak tests letters as Anne discovers they are her own writings. A dismissive exchange follows with Anne ordered out while Burak confirms the mail contents. The proprietor reveals the outcome as Bradshaw returns to a troubling wedding card moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Mr. Bradshaw
Bradshaw
Surviving 1852 Cuban Expedition Indicates Cuba Will Gain Freedom
Colonel T C Frye, sole survivor of General Lopez's ill starred 1852 Cuban expedition, summers at Bass Rocks with New York friends. He says the present revolution was planned in New York and Key West and Cuba will likely be free. He sees annexation to the United States as possible and distrusts Cuban despatches sent to support the government.
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Gloucester
T. C. Frye
Lopez
Bass Rocks
New York
Key West
Fla
Cuba
Spain
United States
Texas
Treasury Orders Urge Upholding Cuba Neutrality Laws
The acting Secretary of the Treasury says rumors claim attempts are afoot to enlist, arm, and equip vessels to aid the Cuban insurrection. He notes no tangible evidence yet but stresses the duty to enforce neutrality laws and directs port collectors from New York to Brownsville to act decisively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Cuba
New York
Brownsville
Boston's Welcome An Acrostic Belongs to the South Framingham Sender
An acrostic poem from Chessman Clark of South Framingham welcomes Eastward Christian workers to spread the Master’s cause. It speaks of open doors, liberty, and shared blessings as the effort advances across nations and Commonwealth, urging living faith and successful endeavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willess
Wedding Gowns Described in Full Printed Attire
At the wedding party the bride wore white faille with a plaited chiffon vest border and duchess lace. The bride's mother appeared in light gray satin with a front skirt panel and a four loop satin bow. A bridesmaid wore fine striped silk in blue and gray with a plain skirt and blouse bodice. The hats featured round flat shapes with ribbon loops and knotted chiffon details.
Lace Wedding Fashion Noted In Bridesmaid Attire
Rosettes of chiffon appear on season hats and on bridesmaid gowns. One bridesmaid wore a lace dress with side lace strips and three rosettes on each side, a long lace yoke over the shoulders, and epaulets over puffed sleeves, described as a lace wedding.
Hosmer Testimonial Benefit Scheduled for June
Oarsman George Hosmer receives a testimonial benefit this Sunday June 8 at the Palace Theatre. Tickets will be ready for a few days, with proceeds aiding the honored athlete.
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George Hosmer
Oarsman
Palace Theatre
Floating Palace Theatre Opens at Marine Park Boston
The Floating Palace Theatre launches at Marine Park near Castle Teland with a 1400 seat, white and gold interior. A two show daily bill features Murphy and McCoy plus Mags, Hopter and other acts, with extra park cars nightly. Doctors attend The Sphinx night with a 25 piece orchestra and a festive lobby display. Mayor Curtis and officials plan Government night.
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Floating Palace Theatre
Marine Park
Castle Téland
John H. Laskey
Boston
Mr. Laskey
Murphy and
McCoy
Mags
Ho Pter
Mardo
Horseshoe Trio
Mack and
O'Day
Cork
Hale and
McGrew
Norman
Frog Man
Frank Kennedy
Clifford Sisters
Rajane
Gleesonia Brothers
Floating Palace
Tremont Theatre
Massachusetts Medical Society
Stevens
Allen
Fominin
Sig
Alfred Devoto
Curtis
Actors Ready for Rivals at Boston Theatre Opener
Manager Joseph Brooks telegraphs from New York that he will bring the company to Boston for tomorrow afternoon's Rivals at the Boston Theatre. Seats sold heavily yesterday with orchestra and centre balcony sold out, hundreds turned away for upper seats. Sales exceed $5000 as Mr. Jefferson travels from Buzzard's Bay for a rehearsal tomorrow morning.
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Joseph Brooks
New York
Boston Theatre
Jefferson
Buzzard’s Bay
Ringling Brothers Rise from Humble Start
Five Ringling brothers grew from small town tumbling acts to build a world famous circus. Their early shows delighted neighbors as they pursued a lifelong dream of becoming showmen and expanded into a major touring enterprise starting with a week long engagement.
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Five Ringling Brothers
Huntington Avenue
Wisconsin
Ore
How Ringling Brothers Built a Legendary Circus
The Ringling brothers, once village musicians and business-minded mimics, formed a hall show and toured nearby towns for profit. They expanded into a small summer circus with a few wagons and horses, then grew into a massive operation with four trains, 400 horses, and nearly a thousand employees. Their rise is hailed as unmatched in American show business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Ringling Brothers
United States
Subway Progress on Tremont Street Section
Contractors ready to begin Tremont street subway work as soon as steel is available. They plan a machine screener for gravel and a small railway to haul earth, increasing efficiency over carts. The incline wall near the Public Garden is painted to Church street and pipe for the special drainage is in place.
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Tremont Street
Meehan
Church Street
The Overloaded Colima Letter Calls Out Pacific Mail
A reader urges a full investigation of the Colima disaster. The letter claims the steamer’s machinery was crippled, preventing headway to ride the gate, and assigns responsibility to the Pacific Mail Company.
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Colima
Pacific Mail Company
Mariner
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SUNDAY _POST
Afs Tacatha
Ead
Gorons
Grolier
Boston Daily Post
Brookline
Cambri Somerville
Everett
Obvelsex
Revere
Winthrop
the Democratic Platform
Pierre Humbert
Tammany
Empire State
Our Daily Original
Gen. Lopez
Chessman Clark
South Framingham
Bride
Hosmer
City Point
Lota
Castle Square
Castle Square Opera Company
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Rossow Brothers
Keith
New Theatre
Billy Wells
Adamantine
Austin & Stone
Music Hall
Gettysburg
East Boston
Lyceum Hall
Carleton
Robert M. Hurley
Axe
Hunter
Manne
McCoy M Hors
O’day
Hale
Web
Trish
Celtic Critics Dances Daily
SOLIO
RMAN
Ratan
Teeee
Esa
Buffalo Bill's
Caucasus
Detachment S. Cavalry
Petit Corps D’ Ae
W. F. Cody
Raat Ac
New England Piano Co
Tremont St
Subway Progress
Patsey Brannigan
Tremont Row
Scollay Square
Kerry Pipers
Fiddlere
Sek Rurnr
Tremont Bt
Tremont
Bee Obice
Mat
Yoscary Bros
America
Anna
Boston Ideal Banjo
Roslow Bros. Keith
Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau
Harry Askin
Ken
Laura Joyce Bell
Baseball
Connelly’s
Adams House
Appleton & Bassett’s
Washington St
Eugene Tompkins
TEE
Joseph Jefferson
William H. Crane
Nat C. Goodwin
de Wolf Hopper
Henry Miller
Thomas Q Seaurooke
Thomas W. Keene
John Drew
Misami Allen
Nellie McHenry
Bowdoin SQ
Chas
F. Atkinson
Baldwins
Mahatmas
Boston Music Hall
Promenad Hall
A. DE Novellis
Ticketa
McAvoy & Rogers
Morrison Steamboat Co
Salem Willows
Pearson's
Portland
Indian Wharf
F. Williams
Plymouth
Lillie
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