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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1896
Page
2
An analysis by an expert in the North American Review discusses the campaign landscape. It argues that the Chicago alliance is too strong to be swayed by ridicule or denunciation and examines the factors shaping the political situation.
Chicago political scene shapes up with Governor Altgeld’s support polarizing party lines. Quincy notes Altgeld’s influence could strengthen or weaken the ticket while sound money Democrats debate McKinley or third candidates. Voters wary of old parties may swing toward Bryan amid calls for radical change.
Testimony recounts a murder aboard the vessel Captain Nash was killed by the second mate, with Bram and Brown cited in the turmoil. Crew members described blood on clothing, ax assaults, and a later signed paper accusing the second mate. Witness Monks narrated cries at dawn and navigational fixes toward Bermuda and Halifax.
Mayor Josiah Quincy analyzes the Chicago Convention, urging conservatives to understand the radical monetary reform push while noting Bryan as a strong nominee. He argues the West and South shift political power, predicts cross party fusion possibilities, and outlines electoral dynamics shaping a Democratic Populist alliance.
Deputy Nelson pursued a man selling mortgaged property after a sidewalk chase with aid from a bicyclist and a wagon. The suspect, Thomas Gallagher of 8 Sheridan Street, fled along Andrew Street, boarded a Peabody electric car, and was caught after a long pursuit. Gallagher offered to return $7 to G. E. Hurd, who refused.
A delegation of American manufacturers, sailing from Rio de Janeiro on the Danube, arrived in Montevideo on July 31. The Uruguayan minister welcomed them and outlined plans for entertainment during their stay until August 11 on their return from Buenos Ayres. He noted broad interest and pledged government and local leaders will assist merchants in viewing Uruguay's resources.
Salem July 31 A fatal accident occurred on the side track at Castle Hill when Pierre Cezoire a 70 year old French worker for the Massachusetts Broken Stone Company was crushed beneath moving railroad cars. He appeared to have crawled under the cars as they started and was freed only after jacking up the car. He leaves a family.
New York New Haven Hartford railroad offers Boston to Plymouth excursion on Monday August 3. Special train from Kneeland street 10 15 a.m. return from Plymouth 10 p.m. Round trip $1, tickets valid also on regular Plymouth train 6 53 p.m. Limited tickets. includes access to Plymouth Days and Ways events both day and evening.
Peter Muller has amassed a vast fortune through the preparation and sale of cod liver oil. He employs about 7000 workers on the Lofoten Islands off Norway, establishing a major industrial operation in the Arctic fishing region.
Made by the Waltham Watch Co it is the Wm Ellery grade jewelled and adjusted balance traded with a chain and charm Thoroughly cleaned rated to seconds a week The case is 14k gold filled dust proof The outfit complete cost 32 Will sell for 5 cash and guarantee it for 10 years Closed at 6 oclock Saturday 8 10 P M S WATCH story 1201 Washington st Boston Mass
Testimony details a shipboard killing plot with Charles Brown and the first mate involved. Witnesses describe taking charge after the captain’s death, discussions of prize money and salvage, and the axe thrown overboard to avoid crew suspicion.
Mr Bryan completes the journey plan to New York with a single major stop in Pittsburg for a potential audience. He and Mrs Bryan depart Lincoln August 7 for Chicago, spend Sunday there, then head to Pittsburg and to Bath, Maine after New York. The national committee will discuss campaign work in New York.
At Tammany Hall on July 31 the executive committee adopted a resolution offered by John G. Sheehan to accept and approve the nomination of William J. Bryan of Nebraska. The vote was 11 to 4 in favor.
Atlanta July 31 Senator James K Jones chairman of the Democratic national executive committee reports he cannot back Sewall’s withdrawal but will entertain fair fusion proposals on the electoral ticket within his power He signs the message James K Jones in reply to a July 30 dispatch from Hope Arkansas causal note indicates open stance toward fusion options in the party.
Canton delegation of 400 veterans from Guernsey and Cambridge, Ohio, calls on Major McKinley. Ex-Congressman Taylor and Captain McFarlane introduce. McKinley pledges government to meet obligations to bondholders and pensioners in gold or equivalent.
Secretary McDonald reports the national executive board has declared the Thomas G. Plant & Co. products unfair and will press the American Federation of Labor to sustain the boycott. The local Boot and Shoe Workers Council sought action and tonight no new trouble occurred at the factory.
Medford dispatch reports George Albee still blocked on bail in a dynamite explosion case. Albee proves he was in Hull at 8:30 p m last evening. Tim J Harding, formerly employed by Albee, met privately with the fire marshal and Police Chief Holmes. Albee carried a $1000 insurance on his room assessed at $200.
Puritana asserts complete cure of any disease requires purification, correction and building up to begin and end in the stomach, emphasizing the digestive tract as the focal point of treatment.
Tony Peorinno aged 53 of Prince Street North End died instantly when a runaway horse owned by E Stewart & Sons contractors charged through a trench where he and two Italian coworkers were eating lunch. Joseph Saprango 40 also from Prince Street sustained injuries while a second unnamed man was left unconscious and hospitalized in serious condition.
In Bradford Vermont on July 51 a syndicate of New York and Boston capitalists purchased all mines and mining property of the Copperfield Mining and Smelting Company. The property is conveyed to a new Vermont incorporated firm named the Ely Copperfield Mining Company, with head office now in Boston.
Judge Carpenter traced to ninth generation from William Carpenter who arrived in 1638 aboard the Bevis. Born 1844 on Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay, he graduated Brown University at 20. A court incident featured his order to General Butler to be silent or leave. Hartford dispatch notes Horace Fenton, age 76, ex State prison official, deputy warden for ten years, died at Wethersfield.
The American Wringer Company lists products at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 23 and 31 Corn Hill in Boston offering wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers. Repairs are provided at no extra charge. Contact Tremont 764 by writing or telephone.
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