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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1896

Page

8

Williams Attacks Party Lines In Newburyport Speech

In Newburyport on August 6 the audience heard Hon. George Fred Williams urge Democrats and Republicans to abandon fixed party lines. He argued a gold standard harms the nation and pressed for free silver, warning that monetary policy endangers industry and asks business leaders to consider truth over party.

Newburyport George Fred Williams Arthur Withington Esa Williams Whittier E. Moody Boynton Mr. Williams Republic Concord Massachusetts United States Europe France M. Edouard Fougerol National Bimetallic League Germany M. Charles Sdint Armany Holland M. Jounart England Edmond Thery M. Meline Chamber Senate M. Loubet St. Louis William Henry Greenfell The Bimetallis League Russia India Lombard Street New England

Prize for best essay on teaching music in public schools

The Board of Trade reception honored Martha's Vined Summer Institute faculty and students. President Mowry announced Miss Louise E. Shumway of Worcester won the prize among ten essays.

Cottage City Board of Trade Martha’s Vined Mowry Louise E. Shumway Worcester

Yankee Clothing Co Sale on Dry Goods Bargains

A local clothing shop advertises drastic price cuts on men's garments and coats. English Cassimere pants drop to 77 cents from 3.50, Lest Cheviot suits to 3.45 from 12.50, Grade English Serge suits to 5.45 from 18, and thin coats to 33 cents. Wash suits reduced to 2.99. Sale at 91 Summer St this Saturday and Monday night.

The Yankef Clothing Co

Kneipp Foot-Walking Petition Reaches Parks

A Boston issue prints a tale of Kneipp advocates seeking park permission to walk barefoot at dawn or dusk on public lawns. The piece cites New York petitions and famous adherents, urging officials to designate a verdant area in Franklin Park, Boston Common, or the Public Garden for the practice.

New York Park Boston Woerishofen Father Knheipp Woerld Leo XIII Vatican Seo Father Kneipp New York Kneipp Kneipp Association Franklin Park Boston Common

Pattersion and Morning Dew Cure Praised by Kneipp

The text recalls Father Kneipp, a gray abbe from Woerishofen Bavaria who reportedly healed after studying morning dew. Pilgrims traveled to test his cures while a dawn grass parade with rolled garments attracted attention, offering a hygienic spectacle and substitute for beachgoers especially for girls unable to reach the beach.

Kneipp Woerishofen Bavaria Sion

Fair's Millions Trial Faces Prompt Start in California

The Fair will case, dead for years, moves toward trial after months of legal skirmishing. About $20,000,000 is at stake in California's largest suit, with motions, demurrers, and cross complaints delaying proceedings. A stolen will and a widow claiming $1.5 million by marriage contract add to the drama as new deeds surface.

Massachusetts United States Wall Street Rothschilds of London New York Paris Berlin Treasury Europe Daniel Webster Chicago San Francisco Fair Will Fair California

North Shore cottagers fete draws 300 plus guests at Winthrop hall

A grand summer party at Ocean Spray Bijou in Winthrop drew over 300 ladies and gentlemen. The event featured tasteful decorations and a homegrown orchestra led by Leo J. Lyons with D E Ahern as an assistant. A large reception committee and many out-of-town guests accompanied a lively program, including a testimonial concert for Bob Evans at Parker Hall Beachmont.

Winthrop North Shore Strachan Leo J. Lyons D. E. Ahern D. BE. Ahern William E. Murphy C. —H. Wadleigh Boston John Miller Mary L. Miller Alice T. Miller Joseph J. Miller J. A. Kiggin Catherine Kiggin Katie Mack Annie Quinn J. Birmingham H. Quinn Frank J. Keenan Frank J. Dowling B. J. Flannigan Harold Rogers George C. McLeod Catherine Donovan J. J. Hennessey Harriet Williams C. C. Hildreth Flossie Averill H. Cheyne Minnie Ireland Catherine McGeoy Henry Wyzanski B. Greenfield Philadelphia Aleida Troeder A. Troeder J. J. Devereux Frank Dowlan Annie F. Bowes Kathrine G. Moran Mary C. Bowes August Seaver Thomas Lavelle Joseph F. Murphy Isadore Klaus Francis J. Murphy Neil J. Murphy John I. Brown Etta Duggan Nellie Duggan

Fourth attempt ends life in Wiscasset barn

Mantel Ca ton of near Wiscasset Maine was found dead hanging from a barn beam. This marked his fourth attempt at suicide.

Wiscasset Mantel Caton

Moore Bros. Tangled in Diamond Match Property Crisis

Chicago stock exchange delays opening as a sub committee probes the Diamond Match property held by Moore Bros. The Moores report progress but await negotiations with local and Eastern bankers. President Jamesson says investigators need time for a thorough job. The governing committee adjourned without settling the dispute or opening the exchange.

Chicago Stock Exchange Moore Bros W. H J. H. Moore Moores Exchange J H. Moore Jamesson the Stock Exchange

The Yankee Clothing Company Spring Clearance Sale

Enormous spring sale at The Yankee Clothing Company 01 Summer St. featuring bargains on men’s suits shirts coats and hats. Prices like $2.50 shoes $6.00 suits cut to under $5 and many items slashed for a brief clearance rush with mail orders welcome.

Fauntleroy I.ice Onte Yankew Clothing Company Summer St Notivte

Fort Warren sports day highlights and parade review

The report covers results from tug of war with Fort Warren winning, half mile runs, and lists officials including Captain Nutter and Major Merriam. Governor Wolcott attended, inspected guns on the ramparts, and reviewed the troops in foggy, rainy conditions. Visitors and logistical details for a mothers day at the fort are noted with transport from Snow's Arch wharf.

Eaton Ostby Fort Warren Morgan Hogan Hanson Mack White Coulson Hiison O'Marrow Devitt Zulauf Anthor W. Hoover Boardman Battery A Hurley Hemmenway Nutter Battery C Dana Merriam Paine Swan Hall Lovell’s Island Wolcott Mathews Governor Wolcott Alexander National Guards of Washington Brackett Woodruff Bates Cutts Naval Brigade Lovelli’s Island Snow’s Arch Wharf Atlantic Avenue

Boarder Suspected in Cambridge Theft Case

Arthur J. Ross of 189 Rindge Avenue North Cambridge reported yesterday morning that most of his clothing was stolen from his room. Two other boarders had rooms entered with clothes and money taken. A young man boarder who was staying there is missing and is the suspected culprit.

Arthur J. Ross Rindge Avenue Cambridge

Shakers Celebrate Landmark in Shirley Land and Heritage

The Shirley Society of Shakers marks the 122nd anniversary of Mother Anne Lee and adherents landing at Shirley. Shaker possessions span about 2500 acres in a prized town area. Elder John Whiteley nears age 80 yet remains a sharp businessman.

Shirley Anne Lee

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