Williams in Lynn Rally on silver policy stirs crowds
The Aug 3 Lynn gathering drew about 5000 in Ward 6 West Lynn as Hon. George Fred Williams spoke for silver. Boston figures Humbert and Doherty addressed the audience, while the hall crowd listened to calls for monetary reform and critique of the current system.
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Lynn
Ward 6
West Lynn
George Fred Williams
Bryan and Sewall Club
Pierre Humbert
Philip J. Doherty
Boston
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Boston Silver
Doherty Decries Attacks on Populists and Wall Street Bias
Philip J. Doherty criticizes an ex mayor of Boston for labeling Bryan supporters as populists and white trash. He decries slander of wealth producers, defends bimetallism, warns against European financial bondage, and calls for a peaceful uprising of the people against Wall Street dominance.
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Philip J. Doherty
Boston
Bryan
United States
America
Europe
Wall Street
Mr Williams Speech Opens Meeting Declines Outdoor Address
John Driscoll introduces Mr Williams who then explains his need to decline open air addresses due to voice strain. He notes three months of work ahead in his political cause and questions why outdoor crowds remain large while indoors. The event occurs as attention on the Northern Michigan iron mine issue surfaces in papers.
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Gogebic Range
Michigan
Gogebic
Cleveland
John Driscoll
Williams
Commonwealth
Lynn
Northern
English baron Doocey welcomed amid Hull spectacle
Hon Jasper Doocey arrives in Hull aboard a Nantasket line boat amid trumpets and cheers. The town vies for his attention as pretty local women in low neck dresses greet him. Doocey’s presence sparks gala receptions speeches and banquets, with speculation and curiosity surrounding the visit.
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Hull
Jasper Doocey
Nantasket
Gold and Silver Vote Counts in Boston Club Rally
The Young Men's Democratic Club canvassed members across the state on gold versus silver with 550 favoring gold and 88 against. About half the 1225 members responded, and the executive committee cautioned against releasing exact figures until all willing members vote. A rally is planned for Aug 13 with George Fred Williams among speakers.
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Young Men’s Democratic Club
Jenney
Lekels
Chicago
Roxbury
Bryan- Sewall-Williams Club
George Fred Williams
G. W
Moore Brothers Collapse Shocks Chicago Stock Exchange
Moore Bros founders of Diamond Match and New York Biscuit fail amid a market panic. A midnight meeting of financiers and Chicago bankers orders an indefinite closure of the Chicago Stock Exchange to prevent bear raids and liquidate trades, with hopes for a controlled reopening.
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Chicago
Moore Bros
Diamond Match Company
Stock Exchange
Moore Brothers
Chicago Stock Exchange
Vermont Democrats to Convene on Sound Money Plan
A Vermont conference of sound money Democrats at the Pavilion Hotel in Montpelier will discuss national committee formation and the nomination of sound money candidates for President and Vice President. About a dozen attendees are expected to participate as factions unite behind Governor candidate Dr. J. Henry Jackson. no action mapped yet.
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Montpelier
Sound Money Democrats of
Vermont
Pavilion Hotel
Sound Money Democratic Conference
Sound Money Democrats
Indianapolis
J. Henry Jackson
Barre
Senator Quinn Considers Senate Return Over Congress
Senator John Quinn, asked about running against Congressman John F. Fitzgerald, says he might seek his old Senate seat in the redesigned ward districts. He notes strong silver sentiment and labor demand for a candidate opposing Fitzgerald, but he will not announce a bid yet and awaits developments.
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John Quinn
Congress
John F. Fitzgerald
Senate
Boston
New
Fitzgerald
Cleveland
Chicago
English Visitor Joins Hull Welcome Festivities
The arrival of Jasper Doocey to Hull sparks a grand reception with John Regan and local officials in attendance. The Life Saving Band plays God Save the Queen as Doocey is greeted by a cheering crowd and escorted to the Oregon House for a formal visit amid social greetings and punch.
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Gallivan
Newburg
Kelcher
Hull
John B. Fitzpatrick
John R. Murphy
Jasper
Erastus Whittier
Taylor Harrington
H. Edward Hunt
John Regan
Colonel Walker
Jasper Doocey
Oregon House
Harrington
Mr. Harington
Daniel A. Noonan
John C. Murphy
Gold Democrats Convene Plans for Indiana Convention
The Gold Democrats met on Bosworth street and arranged campaign plans. Appointed to attend the Indianapolis convention were Ex-Mayor Matthews, Benjamin W. Lamb, and W. S. Jenney with Jerome Jones as alternate if Matthews declines. The group will distribute many copies of their recent address to clubs statewide.
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Matthews
Benjamin W. Lamb
W. T. Jenney
Indianapolis
Gold Democrats
Bosworth Street
W. S. Jenney
Jerome Jones
Silver Club in East Boston Forms for Free Silver Drive
A Bryan Sewall Williams club meeting in East Boston drew many voters to Bennington Street hall. Colonel Thomas F Doherty chaired, pledging harmony and a push for George Fred Williams for Governor. William J Burke delivered a long free silver speech outlining causes and stakes.
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Bryan, Sewall and Williams
Boston
Bryan-Sewall- Williams Club
Bennington Street
Central Square
Anselmo Martin
Thomas F. Doherty
John McCormick
Doherty
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
William J. Burke
Burke
Open letter to Bishop Newman from Populist George Washburn
George F. Washburn, Populist national executive committee member, writes to Bishop John P. Newman of San Francisco denying charges that Populists are anarchists and urging clarity of church leadership. He questions political influence of ministers and the church in national elections. Continued on Page 3.
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John P. Newman
San Francisco
George F. Washburn
National Executive Committee
Cal
Bryan and Sewall
Democrats Win in Alabama Vote Indications Favor Johnston
Early returns suggest Johnston the winner for governor as Democrats appear to carry the state and the Legislature. Mobile reports clear warm weather aiding turnout while Republicans show little interest and Populists lack organized support in the county.
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Birmingham
Ala
Johnston
Mobile
Minister Murdered in a Texas Church Row
In Austin on August 3 Rev. J. T. Gibbons an African Methodist Episcopal pastor was shot three times and killed by Percy Cook a church member at Cooks residence. Cook claimed Gibbons was too intimate with his wife and reportedly overheard a planned engagement for the morning.
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Austin
Tex
J. T. Gibbons
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Percy Cook
Cook
Gibbons
Insane man attacks family with axe near Clay
In Providence Kentucky on August 3 Tom Brown attacked his mother in law wife and baby with an axe near Clay. He then went to a neighbor and asked to be shot. All survived but injuries are described as severe and Brown is detained for authorities.
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Kentucky
Providence
Clay
Tom Brown
Brown
Gold Men of Florida Endorse State Ticket in Jacksonville
About fifty men attended a Florida Gold meeting in Jacksonville. Dr. John L. Gaskin, ex-speaker, was a delegate to the Indianapolis gathering. Resolutions endorsed the Democratic State ticket and a committee was appointed to arrange a State gold convention to nominate electors and delegates if Indianapolis nominates presidential candidates. Sentiment favored McKinley over Bryan.
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Jacksonville
Fila
Florida
John L. Gaskin
House of Representatives of
Indianapolis
McKinley
Bryan
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