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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1895
Page
5
Fragments show a Boston newspaper front with partial masthead and date May 16 1890. Missing details hinder full event summary, but the readable line hints at the Representative Democratic Paper of New England and local column mentions.
The Sunday Post lists rates for one year at $1.50, six months 75 cents, and three months 40 cents with a note that all subscriptions must be prepaid and can be discontinued without notice at expiration. Readers are instructed to report address changes and send payments to the Post Publishing Company via checks or money orders. E A Grozier serves as editor and publisher.
The Prussian Parliament approved a motion for an international monetary conference to restore silver, signaling commitment to abandoning the gold standard. Britain, France, Italy favor the move. the United States is pledged to participate. The push strengthens prospects for a practical currency settlement across Europe and the United States.
The governor says widening Tremont street is the greatest road improvement for Boston and urges immediate land acquisition. His opinion carries weight with private citizens and aligns with a broad public interest, though he has no official vote on the Board of Aldermen.
Carnegie increases wages at all Homestead Steel Works by 10 percent, a voluntary move ending the 18 1 2 percent wage contracts. The note reflects on McKinley era labor disputes and frames the raise as progress toward fairer labor conditions amid industrial revival.
The New York Tribune declares that every wage advance is a victory for Republican principles, arguing the current industry boom follows from the overthrow of proforeign competition. It concedes wages rose under Democratic laws and Grover Cleveland's veto blocks further change, signaling a Democratic victory in this debate.
The celebration marks Archbishop Williams's fifty years in ministry, drawing distinguished ecclesiastics and local interest to Boston. The event highlights a storied career and broad public regard for his service.
The city pays tribute to Archbishop Williams for fifty years of service and leadership. Catholic and Protestant Bostonians unite in praise of a man admired beyond his church, whose example and efforts have aided moral, intellectual and material advancement.
The school committee opposes using public school yards as playgrounds this summer, arguing opening them would benefit thousands of Boston children who otherwise play on unsafe streets. They cite surveillance concerns but contend the gains in safety and health justify access.
A Mercury style column recounts urban vignettes from Union Station to city politics. Items include a drunk found by an iron foundry, Mayor Curtis’s December fishing trip for votes, a boy finding Alderman Bryant’s 1890 badge, and upcoming court delays for Elijah Morse and Helen Gougar. Also notes Corbett and Jackson in Boston, Ex Police Commissioner Osborne in New York, and ties between Water Commissioner Smith and Deputy Sheriff Campbell. John B. Moran’s amusing office visit and young Sullivan family roles are covered.
The B Y M C U program featured Mrs G B Lenfest soprano Mr J H Mahan tenor Miss Nettie Damon violin Miss Minnie J Gaul pianist and Miss Grace A Burt reader. It offered songs readings violin and piano solos and was well received by a large audience.
The Massachusetts House advanced the weekly payment bill for firms with 25 or more workers and debated use of street railway tracks by competing companies. Key figures included Flynn of Lawrence pushing wage reform and Hayes of Lowell challenging rail proposals, with Searls of Worcester defending the bill and remarks from Lowell and Mellen. A separate relief measure for contempt of court and spiritualistic marriage bill were also discussed as adjournment approached.
James H. Morton, tied to Mt Hope Cemetery for thirty years, was unanimously reelected superintendent by the trustees amid broad support from lot owners, the joint cemetery committee, and local officials. Morton began as a gardener and was later appointed to supervise cemetery affairs.
Washington reports new British records in Hawaii support Venezuelan claims on the Venezuela British boundary dispute. Surveyor Lyons maps show a boundary shift westward, adding about 10,000 square miles to British territory, altering the disputed area. The materials, dating to Hawaii under a monarchy, were released by the British foreign office and are now on file in Honolulu. Venezuelan minister Senor Andrade notes their significance.
The Boston Post notes the evolving demands on journalists from shorthand and verbatim reports to racing skills and photography. It argues the best papers employ specialists on call for speed and full illustrated coverage of current events.
Alexander Salvini stars in Ruy Blas at Hollis Street Theatre with Eleanor Moretti, William Redmund, and Elmer Delamater, while Marie Burroughs debuts as Juliet at the Museum. Programs for next week include Sappho and Divorcons, with multiple attractions at Park, Castle Square, Tremont, and other venues across Boston.
The column reviews ready made house dresses priced from 65 cents to 100 dollars and lawn wraps at 6 cents, with silk affairs at five doubly valued prices. It notes averages, modest indoor wear, and a green nun's ceiling gown with lace trim and floor length train as a presentable option.
Essex county commissioners held a morning hearing in the land dispute between Benjamin Hathaway and the Boston and Maine railroad. The railroad claims ownership from the depot to Spring street except Hathaway’s property with a two story wooden building. The aim is to lay tracks to Spring street and clear the School street crossing blockade. The court will study the matter and decide later.
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