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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1895
Page
4
The Boston Post outlines subscription rates and mailing details for its New England Tuesday morning edition dated May 14 1896. It notes second class matter status, payment methods, and the publisher's instructions regarding address updates and continuations.
The text argues the prosecution collapse in the Wilde case shows government restraint to avoid exposing high society wickedness. It claims this "upper crust" is a corrupt facet of English society and warns American society, with rising fortunes, may follow the same pattern if unchecked.
The Subway Commission seeks amendments to the law to improve and hasten the subway project. The editor argues amendments are practical, non radical, and necessary, noting prior repeals should not block progress and urging swift legislative acceptance.
The piece notes J Edward Addicks will hold a titled presidency among Boston gas companies while Thomas W Lawson remains the de facto leader. It argues his practical retirement is near, expects little regret in Boston, and predicts his political pivot to Delaware GOP activity.
The Armenian born American citizen recounts passport theft, imprisonment, and maltreatment by Turkish officials without effective US protection. The piece argues American citizens abroad lack confident consular defense, unlike Britain's, and calls for stronger, swifter action to uphold nationality rights.
The piece argues that a stronger U S stance abroad would bolster American citizenship prestige. It suggests that a touch of arrogance from consuls and officials could help, even proposing building more fleets to enforce inviolability and signaling national strength.
Ten thousand workmen in Pittsburg and six thousand in Wheeling gain wage increases of 10 percent. The iron and steel sectors show a broad recovery with rising wages, reopening factories, and new plants, though Olneyville reports a strike. The overall trend signals a solid basis for continued boom in industry and trade nationwide.
The editorial argues the House should start evening sessions to finish legislative work on time. It warns months are slipping by and fatigue grows, but claims extra hours would not exhaust members. Instead the cure is more active, earlier effort to avoid wasteful delays.
Annie Simpson Grouard of the Paul Revere Chapter D A R occupies the 1740 Reading homestead once tied to Governor Brooks minute men. William C Todd, donor of the newspaper room, is ill in Atkinson New Hampshire. Brookline Bachelors club features John J Cantwell Johnny Conroy Alfred Cahill and others. Edward A Gorman to star as Barney Donovan in Captain Jack at St Marys Hall May 22. A Philadelphia lawyer’s diary lists for Miss Daisy and Daisy’s family expenses ending with travel and clothing items. Alderman Flood pushes reliability on engagements after attending Knights of Columbus in New York. Thomas W Lawson named VP of Bay State Gas Companies. Addicks connection noted with brothers Walter Fred and a Philadelphia lawyer. William J Burke ex East Boston ferries chief visits City Hall after removal. he takes a vacation from ferry duties. Baseball’s trio and gas ventures referenced in closing lines.
Congressman Fitzgerald is due home from Washington tonight and may linger as caucuses approach. A Somerville kitty with unusual number of toes is described as a Post Sunday mascot candidate, while women’s clubs and incorporator debates reflect changing social roles. Washington Star.
The text discusses teenage girls ages 12 to 14 as hard to dress being in a transition between youth and womanhood. It notes Empire frocks are too youthful and adult dresses too old and describes a dress with a long drapery yoke-like feature as a stylish option.
The article describes a box plaited skirt with cascaded edge, longer sides, girdle, two large buttons, and side fan pieces. It notes very full skirts with waist panels, youths’ fashions for girls, yoke dresses, and a gray frock with lace yoke and ribbon straps ending in rosettes.
Washington May 13 The Supreme Court reaffirms its income tax ruling with Justice Jackson voting for constitutionality. The decision will be announced May 20 as Justices Brown White Harlan and Shiras join. Campaign to repeal the law begins led by Francis Wilson of Brooklyn with a national petition drive and effort to rally Congress.
John B Moran of Boston writes to the Post denying any interest in office from Mayor Curti s or any patronage. He says he would refuse a Republican appointment and that independent Democrats pursue principle, not personal gain, in elections. May 13, 1895 the letter is dated.
Representative Charles I. Quirk of Ward 20 rebuts a Boston daily claim that his ticket is independents and that its members lack regular Democratic credentials. He argues their Democrats are strong, denies sympathy with the Curtis administration, and says ward voters will elect a new committee to prove their commitment to the party.
Curtis Guild Jr writes to the Post proposing a prize at Chauncy Hall School for memorizing Shakespeare verse to promote pure literature and memory training. He argues prizes may spark similar gifts elsewhere and counter bad book-stall influences with wholesome study.
Mme Rejane appears at Tremont in Sar dou’s Mme Sans Gene despite severe illness. The prologue and three acts center on Catherine known as Mme Sans Gene and her husband Lefebvre as Napoleon era intrigue unfolds through sharp dialogue and French wit.
The Boston Theatre hosted a rousing reception for Trilby under A M Palmer's direction. Mabel Amber as Trilby earned instant success with curtain calls after every act while James W Colville as Svengali drew the strongest applause though slightly overdone in makeup. The cast also included Hubert Carr Taffy Harry A Smith Laird Frederick Conger Billee and E W Morrison Gecko. The performance featured festive second act revels and will headline at the Boston for weeks with strong audiences.
The Ladies' Aid Association presents at the Park Theatre a week showing The Arabian Nights or the Gutta Percha Girl with One Touch of Nature as curtain raiser. Miss Louise Beaudet leads a strong company and delivers archness and buoyant charm in Gutta Percha Rosa while Kendal Weston and Grace Mae Lamkin earn praise for their roles.
Alexander Salvini opened a second week in the title role of Don Cesar de Bazan at Hollis Street Theatre. Maud Dixon was ill and replaced by Paul Cazeneuve as Lazarillo, with William Redmund as Charles Jr and Eleanor Moretti as the Montana. The repertory includes Friend Fritz Rustic Chivalry Ruy Blas The Three Guardsmen and Don Cesar de Bazan on various dates, with 1492 at Rice's Surprise Party scheduled for May 20.
In advice for summer weakness the piece promotes a nutritious drink to build up the system and stimulate appetite. It urges readers to order a case of King's Bohemian Beer to save on doctor bills and combat heat related debility.
The Boston Times asserts the Republican nomination will not go to McKinley or Reed. Reed is a local favorite, New England remains largely Republican, and early nomination talk risks killing enthusiasm for the field.
The Charlestown Enterprise notes its office cat, a black mascot in fur, smiling and cheerful as a candidate. It dances for joy as the Post booms and is well fed from the best in Newspaper Row. May it live long and avoid boot jacks from envious contemporaries.
The Pittsfield Journal notes renewed push to nominate Josiah Quincy for mayor of Boston as hot weather prompts factions to reconcile. Reported efforts seek to unite factions within the New England political scene ahead of upcoming elections.
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