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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1896
Page
2
Morris Romain seeks five thousand dollars from Miss Ruddiman’s family to wed her, promising a splendid and costly wedding with gifts fit for Princess Maud of Wales.
In New York Morris Romain a wholesale butcher weds Miss Tunice Ruddiman of Brooklyn. The groom demanded cash payment of 5000 from the bride’s father refused by Ruddiman. Romain fled in a carriage chased to his own, the ceremony ultimately proceeding as guests collapsed into fainting fits and the reception began in Brownsville.
Bride’s gifts collection features a necklace from the Crown Prince and Princess of Denmark and another from the Duke and Duchess of York among rare pieces. Emperors and royals send bracelets, tiaras, and a Welsh gold wedding ring from the National Eisteddfod Association.
Mrs. Nettie Craven Fair produced the original marriage contract with the late Senator James G. Fair in San Francisco court. The document, attested by a local notary public at the request of the deceased, bears the date May 23 and is deemed genuine in all respects.
Mrs Florence H Jons claiming kinship to General McClellan was robbed of 80 dollars worth of diamond rings at the Auditorium Hotel. Her fingers were cut badly as the rings were torn from her hands during the assault.
Mr H H Dearborn investigates disappearance of daughter Cora Lillian from West Somerville. Clues exhausted with relatives in North Reading unconfirmed. Family plans to seek a warrant for the girl's arrest on charges of being a stubborn child.
The annual open regatta of the Manchester Yacht Club ran yesterday in light winds. In the special class for 30 to 37 foot yachts Anoatok led early but Mabelle F Swift finished first on corrected time with Anoatok second and Handsel third. Beatrice from Quincy won the first class while Elvira placed poorly. Second class saw Tacoma and Cleopatra finish near top. Rooster made its debut in new rig. No prizes in third, fourth, or knockabout classes. Races to resume today on same course with combined prizes.
Franklin Murphy, president of the Essex County Park Commission, reports Boston park ideas will be adopted in Essex. He notes 6000 acres of parks valued around 14 million dollars and the commission has 5.09 million dollars to buy and beautify land for park purposes.
The National Photo Paper and Chemical Company plant in Springfield was destroyed by fire and water this evening. Stocks and machinery were lost, with total damage about 40 000 dollars partly insured. An explosion of chemicals likely caused the blaze. the building was saved except for the second story and roof.
Despite a heavy rain a large crowd cheered as Mr. Bryan appeared to greet supporters and ride in a carriage. A reception followed at the Randall Club home for Mr and Mrs Bryan and Mr and Mrs Bland. The couple were announced as honorary members with Mrs Bryan noted as the first woman honored by the club.
In Wooster and Canton crowds favoring Bryan greet him with cheers as Carl Browne of Coxey’s army attends events in Massillon. Bryan praises the Democratic platform and silver coinage while contrasting policies with McKinley. Mayors and local committees marshal receptions as trains bring supporters from Zanesville Akron and Pittsburg.
Mr Bryan and party traveled through Chicago suburbs to cheers from cavea and brass bands. Bryan greeted by Hon A J Warner of the Bimetallic League and Hon George W Peck of Wisconsin, with Peck recently active in state politics.
A report describes William Jennings Bryan touring Wisconsin with speaker Peck praising favorable conditions vs 18% era and noting Bryan’s hands on greeting at Valparaiso Fort Wayne and Columbia City crowds. Bryan avoided speaking to conserve voice for New York appearance despite cordial receptions and election day chants.
Five hundred residents gather at the Dun Kirk depot to greet William Jennings Bryan as a noisy crowd presses for handshakes. Bryan, with bruised hands, urges restraint and asks voters to study the money question before deciding on war. Durbin introduces the candidate as cheers erupt.
Mayor Baxter introduced William Jennings Bryan to 1500 cheering residents in Delphos Ohio. A portion of the depot platform collapsed sinking four to five feet, but no injuries occurred among the crowd of about 360 beneath. Bryan quipped that platform safety would fail if they boarded. At Elida about fifty more met him.
The Bryan party arrived in Lima Ohio on August 10 to a large crowd of about 50 waiting at the station. Mrs Bryan assisted her husband with handshakes amid cheers as locals reported growing silver sentiment. The train then moved on after a seventeen minute stop. In Lafayette Ohio about sixty men quietly shook hands with Mr Bryan before continuing.
In Ada Ohio after passing Lafayette, Democratic nominee William Jennings Bryan is greeted by over a thousand people. He and Mrs. Bryan endure a long handshaking session as he jokes about post offices and urges Ada to study the money question and prepare to take part in the fight.
Republican crowd in Bucyrus and Forest greet a visiting Mr. Bryan with strong free silver sentiment. About 300 people gathered at Forest heard him say they're for free silver, followed by loud cheers as his train moved on toward Kirby where he continued to be cheered by supporters.
Mrs. Coffin of Charlestown testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved years of back and kidney pain and a severe recent attack requiring catheterization. She bought them at Knight's Pharmacy and reports lasting improvement. Also mentions political cheering and Bryan greeting supporters before departure.
In Upper Sandusky about 200 people packed in as Mr. Bryan greeted voters with praise for Judge Hare, recalling past Congress service. A brass band played while Bryan urged voters to back the Democratic ticket to avoid a flood of money, drawing loud cheers and a strong Bucyrus welcome. Republicans tried a counter demonstration for McKinley as Bryan spoke.
At Crestline Ohio Bryan is welcomed amid a cannon salute and cheering crowds as the train stalls. He argues against the gold standard, urges support for Democratic policy, and urges listeners to judge the nation’s financial course by their own welfare. A diamond shirt stud theft is reported amid the reception.
A train stop in Monroeville Indiana to Van Wert Ohio draws about 2000 locals at the depot with cheering crowds and a notable turnout in Convoy, Middleport, and surrounding towns. A woman in work attire shakes Bryan’s hand, a veteran pledges Ohio by 50,000, and cheers accompany the presidential candidate's car through the state.
Aug 10 Bland and Sewall reception committee with Richard P Bland and wife arrive in Canton to call on Major McKinley. The delegation, met with cheers, expresses respect for all presidential candidates. Bland and wife stay after depot visit and McKinley resumes reading mail and composing acceptance letter.
Under the auspices of the Central Bryan Silver and Workingmen's League at Cooper Union tonight Mrs Mary Elizabeth Lease of Kansas Banker St John Joseph Buchanan the labor leader and others spoke in favor of free silver. Resolutions endorsing the nomination of Bryan were adopted.
Arthur Sewall of Maine arrived in Boston by the steamer Kennebec and went unwelcomed ashore. He took a carriage to Young's Hotel for breakfast and declined calls, then departed from Lincoln Wharf to Park Square station at 7 PM to catch a train to New York for the Democratic nomination notification.
A rear end crash occurred on the New York New Haven and Hartford line at Hingham last Thursday evening. Train 979 from Boston colliding with an electric car stalled at the station. The incident involved a New Haven electric from Mast Weymouth to the beach, not a local trolley car as some reports suggested.
The Rev. Father Sheehy of Bruree County Limerick Irc was guest of Division 2 A O H Brighton last evening and gave a very able address to the members. President Thomas J. Kelley presided and an enthusiastic audience attended. He was invited to lecture at the first meeting, the second Monday in September.
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