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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1895
Page
4
The June holiday produced perfect conditions for yesterdays celebration. It notes Bunker Hill Day as a standout anniversary among spring and summer holidays and argues the daily routine benefits from such holidays without harming business.
New York celebrated the Harlem Ship Canal linking the Hudson and Long Island Sound. Though only nine feet deep in places for light draft vessels, its expansion will cut freight handling costs and unlock new northern markets for New York City, echoing seventy years since the Erie Canal boosted Great Lakes traffic to the Hudson. The project may not reshape the metropolis but its economic impact will be significant.
The Illinois decision against the Whiskey Trust strengthens the anti trust principle, aligning state rulings with federal policy. It follows the North River Sugar Refining case and suggests similar applications to other trusts restraining trade for monopoly gains.
The Roxbury Latin School celebrates its twentieth anniversary with exercises. Founded in 1645, it stands as an independent school model under a board of trustees, contrasting with the Boston Latin School which has long persisted within the public system.
The iron and steel sector shows months of strong trade with rising prices and steady consumption. Woollens also benefit from higher material purchases and favorable market conditions. Wages continue to rise, with thousands of workers earning more this week than last, signaling ongoing prosperity.
A historical essay argues silver dollars should be produced to aid the poor while contrasting gold as rich man's money. It estimates Massachusetts savers hold over a million accounts averaging about $300, and explains how free coinage could alter loan repayments. The piece critiques the debtor class and the impact on savings banks.
The text explains a plan to honor deposits by exchanging gold dollars for silver dollars, noting Massachusetts towns could not pay out gold dollars while receiving silver dollars. It highlights that about half the population has savings in banks.
The article recounts Buffalo Bill's Indians crowds near South End Boston, mentions a Tremont House cornerstone event from 1828, a palace horse car from Cincinnati with five horses and three carriages, and laments Boston & Maine and Fitchburg train misidentification at Union Depot.
James Landworth of northern Wisconsin faced a devastating forest fire in September 1876. With his family absent, he saved a few belongings by packing them on a feather tick before fleeing toward the village as flames and sparks closed in from multiple directions. He dodged burning debris and crossed open ground, seeking a safe retreat through a second wooded refuge as the fire raged.
Sandworth fights a roaring forest blaze through swales and marshes. He leaps flames, tumbles into mud and water, then loops around to safety. He reaches a cleared village edge where sixty houses are destroyed and sparks fall on survivors. Lieutenant Trigg reports the episode.
John Saunders of 24 Harris street confronted a group of Italians at Clark and North streets, sparking a street fight in which both Saunders and his brother Jeremiah were stabbed. Jeremiah sustained a dangerous wound near the left kidney and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. John had a minor back cut and was sent home. Arrested: Maffael Barrera and Nunzio Di Berla, aged 22 and 24, both of Prince street, charged with assault with a knife. They face Municipal Court arraignment today.
For the first time since the dispute over appointing a streets superintendent, Mayor Edwin A. Curtis and Hon. Jesse M. Gove encountered each other in Charlestown during Bunker Hill celebrations. They exchanged no words as they passed in a tense, silent meeting amid East Boston’s political circle.
Lieutenant General Schofield says the President will name General Miles as successor to command the United States army. Schofield is on his final inspection tour before retirement in San Francisco on June 17.
James Louden appeared in Municipal Criminal Court before Judge Ely for alleged assault with a knife on James Celeste at Charlesbank Gymnasium on June 16. He pleaded not guilty and the case was continued to June 20 with bail set at $500.
At the Waverly House during the Seventeenth of June Carnival Association parade, a man claiming to be Councilman Leary was denied entry for not presenting an invited name ticket. Councilman argued city funds would halt, prompting tension until Clerk Hilliard verified his identity and he was admitted after further negotiation.
A one story wooden structure behind 461 Sumner Street East Boston burned after two alarms. Fire started in shavings at John McCormick & Son’s carpenter shop. Loss about 2000 dollars, with some insurance.
Four Greeks living at 140 Bowdoin street engaged in a dispute last night. Constantine Score age %, Spiros Seamos 40 John Keharas 50 and Constantine Krestacos 37 were involved after a dispute with Krestacos receiving a scalp wound two inches long believed caused by Scofe with an axe. Patrolman Shipps arrested Scofe for assault with an axe. Keharas Score and Seamos faced simple assault and battery charges, Krestacos held as a witness.
Ernest Rugg and John H. Roy were arrested by Station 2 officers for attacking Special Officer Wilson on Tremont Row in front of Austin and Stone's Museum. A scuffle drew a crowd of 600 as six persons and Wilson fought. others fled and traffic halted.
Frank Taylor alias Frank Tarbeaux, leader of the Johnny Irving gang in New York, was sentenced in London to three years for involvement with William Carroll Woodward alias the Hon Willard Musgrave in a cutlass fight near Regent's Park last year. Additional fraud charges remain pending likely for after his term.
A body found in Binghamton is undergoing identification efforts. The corpse carried no identification and was discovered with a name fragment possibly reading John Christie of Lowell. The incident was reported on June 17.
Reviews of Clover or A Search for Luck at Castle Square Theatre praise strong cast work and Hirschfeldt orchestra. Production features elaborate sets, fine costumes, and a notable snow effect after the battle. Clover Club members will receive boxes or seats for most clovers collected, with the offer ending before 7 p.m.
Last night’s performance of The Sphinx at Tremont drew an avid audience with festive American colors and patriotic airs by Sig. De voto. A change in the cast saw A. S. Kingsley replace J. A. Libbey as Neferkera, impressing immediately. Thursday hosts the twenty fifth performance with prizes for party leaders and a Christie McDonald reception scheduled. next week The Sphinx moves to Casino New York before Kismet arrives.
Report from City Point notes the Floating Palace Theatre was submerged by floodwater after a storm. Performers Herbert and Lamoyne brothers, Nichols sisters, Kennett Matthews, and Charles Diamond showcased acrobatics despite the waves, with Bonner the talking horse appearing unfazed on a pitching deck.
On the voyage the party including Kitty Nelson Josie Emery and May Mooney behaved lively as they would on shore, matching yesterday's audiences in energy and spirit.
Vast crowds filled Keith's New Theatre yesterday for a holiday program led by the Rossow brothers tiny 26 and 30 inches tall who perform weight lifting and boxing. The bill featured the Schrode and Miles brothers agile acrobats the contortionist Ena Bertoldi and many acts from George H. Woods to the Electric Quartet. Flags decorated the building and a Kilauea cyclorama drew visitors from 10 a m to 10 p m for a memorable Seventeenth of June celebration.
Lil Kerslake introduced Hagenbeck trained pigs at the Austin and Stone's Museum lectures. The midsummer juvenile week featured tricks by skilled animals and acts by Jerry the clever dog and other performers. Large crowds enjoyed the show with feats of strength, painting, aerial acts, and vaudeville routines by various troupes and families.
A large Palace Theatre crowd enjoyed In Sunny Mexico a vivid burlesque set with a staged bull fight. The cast included Gus Mills and a lineup of comedy acts Mason Higgins brothers and others. The production featured elaborate scenery, lively music, and strong Mexican thematic elements.
The Lyceum hosts the Gaiety burlesque company this week with a big specialty bill. Acts include Annie Whitney Americas sweet singer True to the Ship John Weber Forrester and Stewart Novelty Three Washburn sisters Allen May and Frank Latona. Performances at 2:16 pm and 8 pm daily with popular prices.
Crowds relaxed after yesterday's celebration at Munt¢ Hall. Attendees cooled and refreshed at the tables while a large orchestra performed music in keeping with the day’s spirit.
A vague report notes a Hawaiian item being moved from an elite address on Tremont Street yesterday, with unclear context and minimal details about participants or purpose.
East Boston resident describes a 12 30 p m incident near Washington street in which tobacco juice ruined a dress. The victim requests an apology or compensation from the responsible gentleman and asks for a communication to J M at corner London and Porter streets East Boston. The note is dated June 17.
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