This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1895
Page
4
A historical remark notes that when citizens are engrossed in thriving business, money concerns lose prominence. People are content, with contentment grounded in reason, diminishing the need to discuss financial questions.
Dancing and Les Voujeres, famed French eccentric singers, headline a comedy act ending with The Devil's Compact extravaganza. Mr Alicoate leads as King Lucifer while Miss Alicoate plays Mephisto with a capable supporting cast.
The gains in customs and internal revenue through June and into September show a steady upward trend. September’s first-half receipts exceed any prior half month this year aside from January, when woollens boosted imports under the new tariff. If this continues, the Treasury may reach a self supporting basis this year, undermining McKinleyites' tariff policy pretext.
The Lawrence celebration marks an industrial milestone along the Merrimac showing how the city grew as a center of manufacturing. The tribute honors New England enterprise and the Massachusetts line of industry that has led the nation in cotton manufacture and historic fishery strength.
Hon George Fred Williams declares the Democratic party will not ally with the A P A or tolerate proscriptions. He says the party stands for liberty, toleration, and individual belief, leading opposition to proscriptive ideas in Massachusetts politics. The speech rejects creed and race questions in party life.
The Boston and Maine Railroad reports a conservative policy of charging operating expenses that could have funded construction. This shifts costs from the construction account, boosting apparent stock value and reducing reported plant cost by the Haymarket station sale. The approach preserves property value and avoids increasing dividends.
Congressman Newlands of Nevada, chairing the National Silver party executive committee, hints at abandoning the fight for a 16 to 1 silver ratio as business improves. He argues that persistent prosperity weakens the inflationary case and that good times dispel doubts from Republican years. He concedes the silver issue may be dead if the upturn continues.
The Boston Journal is accused of dragging the Grand Army of the Republic into GOP politics while praising federal support for Union veterans. The piece argues veterans receive substantial government aid, preferred public employment, and strong Crawford-backed pensions, portraying administration officials as sympathetic to veterans.
A Boston newspaper column covers light local items from Union and B A A boat house mishaps to Wood Island Park visitors. It notes Park safety, a warden’s sudden trip and return due to illness, theatre ushers, and plans for Greater Boston parks. Mentions John J. Collins and Patrick H. Farren among other residents and officials.
A reader asks the editor if laws on racing or driving at racing speed apply to bicycles. The letter seeks clarification on whether bicycle speed limits are treated the same as motorized racing rules.
The text states that the speed limit of seven miles per hour within the city and twelve miles per hour in suburban districts applies to Brighton, indicating the regulation covers both areas in that locale.
A fragmented memoir-like account recalls man-eating tigers near Singapore and Penang, tales of a Bandypool bungalow accident where Captain H- was killed after thirteen shots, and a tiger that rose to kill a trespassing attendant before dying. The piece notes natives’ fear, sport hunting bravado, and dramatic tiger power.
Assistant Treasurer Conrad N. Jordan said there have been no formal talks about a new government bond issue, with financiers including J Pierpont Morgan doubtful about it. Secretary Carlisle refused a $100,000 gold offer from Springfield banks, noting unfavorable conditions as the Treasury gold reserve fell to 95.35 million.
A reader asks how to become a US citizen after six years in the country. The reply explains a five year residency is required before final citizenship, with a five year span between two applications. Primary filing costs $1, second filing $2, plus $1 per paper by the clerk.
London officials report the London & Edinburgh Steamship Company's steamer Iona, on its Leith to Gravesend voyage, caught fire in the cabin this morning. Five women and one child among the passengers, plus a stewardess, died from burns. several others were badly burned or injured. The crew extinguished the blaze with on board fire apparatus.
A correspondent asks via the paper where to obtain copies of the World’s Sweetest Songs. They address B. W. seeking guidance or a purchase location and express appreciation for any help.
A dramatic review notes The Fatal Card during a program at the Boston Theatre with a climactic Burmese jungle battle scene featuring Captain Danby and weaponry like the Gatling and Maxim. Burmah’s popularity ensures continued run. Tremont and Howard Atheneum provide concurrent entertainment with Reginald DeKoven, Russell, and a lavish vaudeville program.
The Camille D Arville opera company closes its Boston engagement at Hollis Street Theatre marking the second and last week of the run. Miss D Arville plans a spring return with A Daughter of the Revolution. Peter M Dailey joins John J McNally s The Night Clerk next Monday. The cast includes Jennie Yeamans Raymond Hitchcock Frank Tannehill Jr Gertrude Fort John G Sparks Freda Depew and others. Seat sales open this morning at Hollis.
Review praises Mr Seabrooke for a high class comic performance in A World of Trouble at the Park. His portrayal of Middleton Simpkins blends seriousness with humor, delivering clear enunciation and a convincing stage presence that elicits broad audience applause.
The Boston audience enjoys a rich closing week by conductor Zach featuring Alcide Capitaine the French equilibriste, Severus Schaeffer the top juggler, A O Duncan ventriloquist, Neilson’s aerial ballet, Walton and Mayon fan-makers, and a wide lineup including Cora Routt Lassards Versatile Trio Bryant and Saville the Vans and more.
Yesterday's programme pleased large Opera House audiences with Laughs from Press Eldredge and a lively lineup. Acts included Ad Ryman and Etta Berger in The New Woman and the Old Man, Alonzo Hatch with stereopticon views, Rice and Elmer in A Rube's Trip to Chinatown, Lew Bloom's tramp specialty, Cushman and Holcomb in a laughable sketch, and The Bowery Spielers. The orchestra impressed. manager White promotes a week of strong, novel vaudeville features including an Irish burletta Fogarty's Mishaps and Cora Williams, Lizzie Stuart, John T. Keegan, the Lundgreens, Pauline Howard, and Grace Cleveland in varied songs and acts.
Present indications point to unlimited amusement at tiny prices as the Lyceum offers the May Russell company with tickets at 10 20 and 2 cents for best seats. Tim Cronin of the Big Four fame performs a popular monologue burlesque quad rille while Master Walter Leon and Manuel Romain headline strong acts among a full company. The London Gaiety Girls are announced to appear next week.
Standing room only greeted opening night at the Grand Museum as the theatre presented M E Braddon’s Lady Audley’s Secret for the first time, with Maud Miller as Lady Audley and Harry Leighton as Robert Audley, praised as one of the era’s most romantic dramas. The bill also features The Surprise Party, a two act farce, with Dixon and Lang, Lottie Raymond, James Gaylor, Lillian Marr, Kittie O’Neal, John Walsh, William Reed, and Joseph Reed providing standout performances.
The management continues a strong attractions policy with large patronage. In the auditorium this week are vaudeville favorites new to Boston headlined by the Noyes and Joe Harrison among others. The lecture hall features acts like Vico Delkane Hartz Lingards La Mont and more. Stage shows run hourly in the theatre.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.