I have the same problem (Inkscape 0.92.2, openSUSE Leap 42.3).
As a temporary fix, it is possible for me to use the bold version by writing
the weight directly into the style field.
** Attachment added: "Choosing the weight by typing it manually"
https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/14708
** Also affects: inkscape
Importance: Undecided
Status: New
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still the same in 16.10...
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Same problem with me on Ubuntu 16.04
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Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users.
** Changed in: inkscape (Ubuntu)
Status: New => Confirmed
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