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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1895
Page
4
The text argues a link between tariff acts and wage movements, noting 1980 McKinley tariff, 1894 reform tariff, and 1892 1890s wage cuts at Homestead followed by wage increases. It claims Carnegie’s manager raised wages voluntarily, citing improved business and brighter prospects, and suggests Republican outlets missed this connection.
Mayor Curtis endorses a complete inquiry into City Hall and urges expanding Senator Hutchinson's order. He opposes the current plan, saying it would harm his municipal campaign. He demands a thorough honest investigation or none at all.
The Berliner telephone patent case highlights how delays in patent issuance extend monopoly terms. The Bell Company used a delayed patent to gain extra time, harming the public. Reform is urged to prevent delays, curb monopolies, and ensure inventors receive timely protection.
A editorial condemns the House for yielding on mayoral appointment confirmation to the Senate scheme. It argues the Board of Aldermen should lodge the confirming power to check patronage abuses and notes potential impacts if the mayoral term is extended. The piece frames it as bad politics for Republicans in a city with a Democratic mayor.
The Utah constitution proposes general laws for municipal incorporation and charter amendments, avoiding special laws and favoritism. It argues this would curb local bias, promote equal treatment, and reduce legislative workload by not requiring selective interferences.
Aldermen favor borrowing outside the debt limit to widen Tremont Street describing it as a permanent city improvement. They argue the land should be taken and paid from city resources, urging legislative permission for the loan to fund the project.
Justice Shiras changes view on income tax. Jackson stops short of breaking the tie. The piece notes the constitution barred direct taxes in 1863 as today, and discusses retroactive effects of the discovery.
The text argues the federal income tax is unconstitutional and would be costly to reverse. It notes expected revenue gaps as taxes on income fade, and suggests Congress could impose a population based levy, but finds this unlikely and views the income tax as a political error with muddled consequences.
A column observes cool depots like Providence and Union in Boston on hot days. It highlights irrigation congress plans in Albuquerque from Sept 16 to 19, 1895, and profiles several locals including waiter Benjamin Bennett nicknamed Big Ben, Harvard collector Gil Low, George Watson, Alderman John H. Lee, and a Brighton incident at a Pop concert. It mentions a proposed national police bureau for arrest records and notes a 1636 city incorporation record by George for probate court archives.
The Boston Post under Mrs. Mary Worswick Amy Robsart led a trend of women editors guiding daily papers nationwide. The piece notes many women editions produced by newspapers, highlighting women's leadership in journalism and advertising.
ANSWERS HIS OWN QUESTION to the Editor of the Post. Baron Eugene Wedelfarkbery states Norway would defeat Sweden as in prior history. He notes Sweden sending an army to Norway would be like sending souls to hades. Dated May 13.
In a serialized tale, Fred Duval hurries to coordinate with New York lawyers and a scheme to unmask a real criminal, as planning to escort Miss Moale to the city unfolds amid social entanglements and family schemes. Meanwhile Deacon Ripton finds courage to propose, prompting Aunt Martha Maria and Sally Cornelia to navigate gossip, romance, and engagements in a bustling small-town setting.
In a rustic reminiscence Sally Cornelia resists Deacon Ripton despite Aunt Martha Maria praising his status and steadiness. The conversation outlines romance, age, and social expectations as Sally contends with suitor attention from a middle aged widower in Riptown Sabba days.
E H Crosby dramatic editor of the Post leaves Boston for New York to sail for Southampton on the New York. He will study English and French drama and compare ads of those schools with the modern American stage for Post readers. Crosby travels with Marcus Mulyer A H Canby and Sol Smith Russell and will meet London figures F Nethersole Henry Irving George Edwardes Sutton Vane and Clement Scott. He hopes to gain introductions to Mme Segund Weber and other artistes dramatique in Paris.
Two large audiences enjoyed a packed matinee and evening at the Howard Atheneum. The burlesque travesty on Tril by featured John Weber John McVicker Frank Chase with Miss Annie Carter Miss Ida Howell and others. A hypnotizing scene drew laughs as fifty pretty girls performed dances marches and tableaux alongside song and novelty acts.
A mixed vaudeville program drew two large crowds with varied acts. Trilby themed skit, acrobats the Durell twins, comedians Morrow and Ruthden, dancers Ruthden and Sawyer, Ettie Albion in a catchy song, Crystal trio, Morrosco shadowgraphs, and a burlesque finale The Order of the Oyster. Lincoln’s brass band plans evening balcony concerts.
Louis Cyr and his brother Peter performed before a full Boston audience at Austin and Stone's Museum. The strongman lifted heavy barrels and a 301 pound barbell while balancing weights on a platform with volunteers. Conjurer Kreiger and several vaudeville acts accompanied the exhibition, drawing strong patronage and praise from attendees.
Mme Rejane enters week two at Tremont Theatre with Mme Sans Gene the season’s top draw. Tonight and Wednesdays matinee feature the same play with plans for Divorcons Ma Cousine and Sapho Lolotte on upcoming shows. The Hawaiian Exhibit adds four native singers winning Boston hearts with their numbers.
The piece notes a benefit production arranged through William M. Smith for Saul J. Hamilburg at the Park Theatre with Miss Miles from Somerville, plus plans for McSorley’s Courtship at the Columbia Theatre. It mentions Sullivan sparring exhibitions, Martin and Lewis joining forces for English vaudeville, and Browne and Thompson’s The Sphinx opening with Askin’s season. Tickets from the Grand Opera House benefit are valid for the rescheduled date due to illness.
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