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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1896

Page

2

Bryan Sewall Williams Campaign Fired Up in Wakefield

In Wakefield on August 14 a large Armory hall audience heard Timothy W. Coakley of Boston expound the Bryan Sewall Williams campaign. He attacked moneyed power and urged war on usurers while praising Bryan and Williams and urging creation of a Bryant and Sewall Club.

Wakefield Armory Hall Timothy W. Coakley Boston C. N. Locklin Democratic Town Committee William F. Young Coakley Tollows Democrats America Massachusetts Chicago United States United States of America Merrimac Street New England Lincoln Wall Street London Atlantic

Boston booms with Bryan Sewall Williams club plan

Boston political headquarters buzzes over a national committee move to oust the Massachusetts state chairman and appoint a provisional campaign body. George Fred Williams and Williams club aides would decide, with Linwood S Pratt possibly fitted in. Bryan may visit only if the club says so, per physician advised limits.

James H. Mellen Worcester Boston New York William J. Bryan Jones National Committee Gorman Mr. Mellen Bryan George Fred Williams Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club Massachusetts State Committee State Committee Williams Massachusetts Mr. Williams New England Alexander Troupe Connecticut Bradley Smalley Vermont Linwood S. Pratt Mellen Messrs Mr. Bryan Jones and Gorman St. John Bryan-Sewall-Williams John B. Moran Matthews John B Young Men’s Democratic Club John C. Cobb Business Men’s John D. Emmons Sound ‘Money Democracy Hall Dennison Magee Democratic City Committee Lawrence Sewall Tenth Congressional District Harry Atwood

Bryan’s Vacation Plans Signal Westward Campaign

Bryan set for Irvington on the Hudson as guest of John Brisbane Walker, with Buffalo and Erie stops planned before Lincoln to be formally notified by the silver party. He may visit Bath and New England, then continue westward, doubtfully extending a New England campaign. A sail to Coney Island followed by talks with Senator Jones precede departure for Washington.

New York Bryan Irvington On the-Hudson John Brisbane Walker Buffalo N. Y Erie Penn Lincoln Neb Silver Party New England Sewall Bath Irvington Upper Red Hook Cleveland

Free coinage debate with President Andrews letter

The Rev Henry W Pinkham of Denver asks President Andrews at Brown University five questions on free coinage of silver. Andrews replies, endorsing parity, noting gold hoarding would lessen, asserting no foreign silver influx, predicting improved credit after free coinage, and arguing the press and money power seek to suppress truth about silver. The letter closes with hopeful prospects and Beckin N Andrews's sign-off.

Denver Col Henry W. Pinkham First Baptist Church Andrews Brown University United States Pinkham Japan London New York Philadelphia Chicago Beben N. Andrews

Wyman Strike Indorsed by Boston Waiters Alliance

At a meeting on 16 Howard street the Boston Waiters Alliance endorsed the Wyman sandwich depots strike and pledged financial support for striking workers. Delegates to the Central Labor Union were directed to present the case to organized labor in Boston to seek cooperation for an amicable settlement.

Boston Waiters’ Alliance Howard Street Wyman Central Labor Union Boston Vicinity

Timothy H. Coakley Named Opponent in Ward 139 Race

The report states Timothy H. Coakley, residing in Ward 139, will be his opponent in the upcoming race, confirming the contest's local political matchup.

Timothy H. Coakley

Shelby to Crittenden letter urges McKinley and sound money

Washington dispatch reports an open letter from General Jo Shelby to ex Governor Crittenden now consul general to Mexico. Shelby criticizes Crittenden for backing silver and urges Republicans to support McKinley and sound money. He denounces Chicago platform as Populist and warns it would doom the Democratic party. He names Pryan Sewall and Watson as alternative choices for silver supporters.

Washington Jo Shelby Cleveland District of Missouri Crittenden Mexico Shelby McKinley Republican Committee Altgeld Stone Tillman Democratic Party Chicago Pryan Sewall Watson

Cockran Willing to Debate Bryan on Silver Question

At Democratic Honest Money League of America HQ in Bryan New York on August 14, Bourke Cochran expressed willingness to meet Presidential candidate Bryan in a debate on the silver issue at any time and place Bryan preferred. The request originated from the Central New York Chautauqua Assembly asking for arrangement at Assembly Park.

New York Democratic Honest Money League of America Bourke Cockran Bryan Democratic Honest Money League Chautauqua Assembly League Cochran Assembly Park

Candidate Bryan Open to Debating Silver Question

In reply, the quarters stated that if Candidate Bryan wished to debate the silver issue he would be ready to meet at any time.

Quarters Bryan

Bryan Plans Move From New York to Irvington on the Hudson

Mr. Bryan told newspaper men he will depart New York Central at 10 45 tomorrow morning to Irvington on the Hudson where he will be a weekend guest of John Brisbane Walker. He and Mrs. Bryan then travel to Upper Red Hook for a week or ten days of hosting by Mr. and Mrs. E C Perrin.

New York Bryan New York Central Road Irvington Hudson John Brisbane Walker Upper Red Hook N. Y E. C. Perrin Perrin Jacksonville Ill

Fear of fire and water crisis grips Winthrop town

The Post reports Winthrop faces a prolonged water shortage with no clear leakage source. Residents fear fire danger, while officials dispute leaks, push for town water use rights, and consider taking pipes from Revere Water Company to secure supply.

Winthrop Ocean Post Boston A. S. Burnham Revere Water Company Revere Burnham Trimount Avenue Revere Company Selectman Craib Shirley Gut Selectmen Magee’s Corner Tewkesbury Fire Department Great Head Mr. Burnham

Sewall's Son Opens Republican Campaign in Foxcroft

In Foxcroft square, Foxcroft, Harold M. Sewall of Bath, son of A. M. Sewall, Democratic VP candidate, addressed a large rally. The event began with two flag raisings, and Sewall spoke mainly on finance and tariff questions.

Foxcroft Piscataquis County Foxcroft Square Harold M. Sewall Bath A. M. Sewall

Ex Senator Dawes Speaks on Free Silver in Pittsfield

The Walcott and Crane Club at Republican headquarters drew over 500 attendees for an address by ex Senator Henry L. Dawes. Lawyer M. B. Warner presided as Dawes reviewed the U S monetary history and argued in favor of the Republican ticket.

Pittsfield Walcott and Crane Club Republican M. B. Warner Henry L. Dawes

Government moves to stop neutral law violations at sea

Acting Attorney General Conrad said the government is using all powers to prevent breaches of U S neutrality laws. Instructions go to suspected points where vessels may fit out for filibustering against Cuba and four ships are watched by revenue cutters: Dauntless Commodore Three Friends Laurada. State and Treasury cooperate with Justice, while Senor de Lome presses consuls at major ports to alert authorities.

Washington Conrad United States Cuba United States Revenue Dauntless Commodore Friends Laurada State Department Treasury Department Department of Justice Senor de Lome

New Consuls in Cuba Face No Delay in Duties

Washington explains that despite reports General Weyler barred two newly promoted American consuls at Sagua and Cardenas from acting until exequaturs arrive. In Cuba, absence of advanced recognition will not hinder American interests as the consuls already hold full authority under their former commissions to handle emergencies.

Washington Madrid Weyler Sagua Cardenas State Department Canada Cuba

Subway Danger Prompted Police Board Action on Tremont Street

Chairman Martin of the police board urged the Mayor to halt heavy teaming on Tremont street near the subway excavations due to sinking street beds and tracks. Patrolman Lewey reported timber bracing giving way in the Tremont street shaft near School street, narrowly averting accidents. The board called for stricter travel restrictions and limited heavy teams to delivery of merchandise to the street line or subway work.

Martin Police Board Tremont Street Lewey School Street

Labor Day Parade Organizers Plan Central Union Lineup

The Labor Day committee of the Central Labor Union met at 45 Eliot Street and voted to report progress. It has made preliminary parade arrangements and asks all participating organizations to notify the committee to receive line positions. Delegates from nonparading groups are asked to march with the Central Labor Union.

Labor Day Committee Central Labor Union Eliot Street Central Labor Union Division

Girl Florence Collings Found Safe With Parents

Florence May Collings missing from 38 Cottage Street East Boston since August 1 has been located and returned to her parents. Officer Clegg of Division 7 found her in South Boston where she had been boarding. She had been employed by the Boston Book Bindery at 112 Beach Street for several days.

Florence May Collings Cottage Street Boston Officer Clegg Division 7 Des Florence Boston Book Bindery Beach Street

Oriental traveler Waterman arrested for tampering with mails

Rev Dr H B Waterman of Oak Park Ill an oriental traveler and Palestine lecturer was arrested by U S Deputy Marshal Buch in Chautauqua N Y for tampering with the mails. He allegedly unscrewed the front of a call box he owned and helped himself. Waterman was taken to Jamestown jail.

Chautauqua N. Y H. B. Waterman Oak Park Ill United States Buch Waterman Jamestown

Worcester Woman Jailed After Gas Death Attempt

Miss Rosa Lind Everson, who says she belongs in Worcester, is held in Biddeford police custody awaiting arraignment on a street walking charge. Authorities report she has made several threats to end her life after a fall suicide attempt at the Eagle House in Portland by turning on the gas.

Biddeford Rosalind Everson Worcester Eagle Hote Portland

Speed Trials Across Cities Featuring Butler and Callahan

The morning included preliminaries for one and two mile cycling events with over 2000 spectators. Tom Butler and Arthur Gardiner led one mile championships with fast times, while Tom Cooper and Louis Callahan posted notable results in national and open professional rounds.

Tom Cooper Detroit Louis Callahan Buffalo A. D. Kennedy Chicago Tom Nat Butler L. C. Johnson Cleveland Ray McDonald New York O. P. Bernhardt Toledo GC. Lehrien Arthur Gardiner W. ©. Sanger Milwaukee Tom Butler Boston William Coburn St. Louis Owen Kimble F. H Allen W. E. Becker T. C. Bald A.’. Kenney Jesse Curry Willie Coburn R. C. Coulter Karl Thome Ed McKeen FE. J. Daubert B. B. Stevens H. W. Middendorf Ed Fichtner Frank Eberhart J. J. R. Howard F. R. Hattersley W. H. Seaton Charles Kolb E. W. Peabody Albert J. Ewing Fred Schrien Charles Hofer Otto Zeigler E. S. Akers E. C. Belt Fred. Schriene Otto Ahinted O. L. Stevens Cas B. C. Johnson Don Baker W. E. Lum P. J. Bornwasser E. D. Fichtner F. R.hatterster Ralph Samberg L. Eberhart Worth Comings Jay Eaton Wells

Obituary of Arthur Amory Codman of Boston

Arthur Amory Codman, 63, of Boston died yesterday at his Laurensburg Rhine chateau. Funeral to be held in Bristol Rhode Island. He was son of Henry Codman, Boston lawyer, born in 1833, trained in William Ropes & Co. and William Codman & Co. He spent years abroad, wife Belknap survives, two Bristol sisters. Also obituary note: James F. Gleason, 28, private secretary to President Nickerson of the Mexican Central railroad, died at 524 Broadway South Boston. He had worked ten years with the line and spent four years in Mexico. nephew of the late Hon. Thomas J. Fitzgerald, former South Boston senator.

Arthur Amory Codman Boston Laurensburg Rhine United States Bristol R. I Codman Henry Codman Roxbury Arthur Codman William Ropes & Co William Codman & Co James F. Gleason President Nickerson Mexican Central Railroad Mary Fitzgerald Broadway South Boston Mexico Thomas J., Fitzgerald

American Wringer Co Advertises Wringers and Sweepers

The American Wringer Company lists offerings at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill Boston. They provide all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.

American Wringer Company Broadway Extension Cornhill Boston

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