Editor of Christian Register Nominated for Congress
The Christian Register editor Samuel J. Barrows is courted as a Republican candidate to replace Atwood in the tenth district. Though abroad, his wife signals likely acceptance amid cables seeking a negative reply if declined. Barrows’s career spans journalism and ministry, with roles in Washington and as a U S delegate to the International Prison Commission.
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Samuel J. Barrows
The
Christian Register
Wll
Congress
Atwood
Barrows
Cooper Institue
New York
New York Sun
the World
New York Tribune
Washington
William H. Seward
Philadelphia Press
Cambridge
Harvard
General Custer
Yellowstone
Black Hills
Germany
Leipzig University
First
Dorchester
Mr. Burrows
Boston
United States
International Prison Commission
Europe
Whaling Fleet Reports Catches From Baltic and Ships
From Provincetown dated August 17 letters from Captain Marston aboard the Baltic detail whale sightings at Hatteras Grounds on August 5 and yields of 35 barrels. Other vessels including Rising Sun 40, Joseph Manta 30, William A Grozier 75, Carrie D Knowles 75 barrels. Total catch since departure 105 barrels. Grozier to stay out until late fall. Marston plans to return September 41.
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Provincetown
Marston
Baltic
Hatteras Grounds
Rising Sun
Taylor
Joseph Manta
Rose
William A. Grozier
Carrie D. Knowles
Democratic Party Platform Critique Presses Unity and Reform
The statement condemns the Chicago Democratic platform as harmful to national honor and labor, arguing for repudiation by Democrats. It warns against silver monometallism, warns of paper currency risk, and urges party members to reorganize and oppose Chicago nominees, with Indianapolis set for September 2, 1896.
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United States
Chicago
Republic
Democratic Party
National Democratic Party
Indianapolis
National Committee
W. D. Bynum
John R. Wilson
Charles Tracey
J. M. Falkner
F. W. M. Cutcheon
Ellis B. Usher
S. H. Holding
F. W. Lehman
W. B. Haldeman
John P. Hopkins
Lieutenant Governor contest set for Massachusetts convention
The Republican race for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts tightens as candidates Draper Crane and Winslow mobilize toward the state convention. Caucuses September 16 17 and the convention October 1 at Music Hall will crown delegates amid factional battles with Hoar Lodge backing rivals.
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Messrs. Draper
Hopedale
Crane
Dalton
Winslow
Worcester
Music Hall
Cauecuses
Simpkins- Randall
Murray Clare
Eben Draper
Sam Winslow
Draper- Ames
Pillsbury-Greenhalge
Wolcott
Drapers
George Draper
Home Market Club
Republican State Committee
Massachusetts
Greenhalge
Senator Hoar
Winson
Draper
Senator Lodge
Lodge
Nahant
Old Bay
Asa Porter Taken Home After Stroke on Train
Asa R. Porter, 67, suffered a stroke near Fall River while en route to the city. He was brought by special train to Jamaica Plain and is resting at 104 School Street with doctors stating no immediate danger, though recovery is uncertain due to age.
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Asa R. Porter
Fall River
School Street
Jamaica Plain
Dr. Jackson
Mr. Porter
Be Games Club Denies Blame in Drowning Incident
The Be Games Club members deny responsibility for the drowning of William Goode after disembarking at Commercial Wharf from the Lilly on its Lovell's Island run. The steamer's return voyage preceded the accident, and club members offer no admission of fault.
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Wiliam Goode
Lilly
Lovell’s Island
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted by Boston Woman's Letter
Mrs. Mary McCarty of 63 Albany street Boston describes kidney pain, worsening over three years, and relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Bradbury's Drug Store. She praises the treatment and urges others with kidney troubles to try it. The ad claims nationwide use and lists Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as U S sole agents, price 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McCarty
Albany St
Boston
Mass
Doan
Bradbury’s
United States
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Sullivan Plans Lowell Campaign Swing for Congress
Sullivan declares he will not be sidetracked by rivals in his district and faces opposition in Lowell from a silver supporters’ movement. He aims to make a triumphal Lowell entry next week Friday and will host a public meeting to gauge voter sentiment if Democrats reject him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Lawrence
Bailiwick
Lowell
Sullivan
Strikers Challenge Lynn Injunction As Pickets Grow
In Lynn on Aug 17 the Plant Company injunction against strikers shows little effect. Pickets, including many named in the suit, follow nonunion workers to their boarding places and a disorderly conduct arrest occurs. National union leaders announce legal moves and plan to appeal to the Supreme Court while noting women stitchers intensify actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Thomas G. Plant Company
Sylvester Hogan
Lynn Lasters
Tobin
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Swasey & Swasey
Boston
Supreme Court
Wild man of Swampscott arrested near Lynn
The nude wanderer known as the wild man of Swampscott was captured by Patrolmen Hammond and Goodwin on an electric car near the hay scales and sent to Lynn police headquarters. He claimed various identities while authorities assert Hodges from Swampscott is the man and he will be examined for sanity.
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Swampscott
Hammond
Goodwin
Lynn
Lower Swampscott
Michael McDonald
Hodges
G. A. Edwards
New Hampshire
Swamp- Scott
Bryan Denial Reflects Unity Speech Ahead of Campaign
The speaker praises a quiet mountain community for bipartisan spirit and urges citizens to judge policies over party. He defends his stance on silver and income tax, denies ties to silver mine owners, and schedules future talks in St Louis Brooklyn and New England. He hints at September speeches and closes with a brief reception before departing.
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Solomon
Bourke Cockran
Bryan
Cockran
Congress
New York
Brooklyn
New England
Thurston
Stewart
Bryan and Bryan Leave Irvington for Red Hook Tour
Mr and Mrs Bryan depart Irvington after Sunday rest and head to Upper Red Hook for about ten days visiting Mrs Perrine their former teacher. Crowds greet them at Yonkers station and on the boat with cheers and handshakes but no demonstrations. Bryan declines to discuss Thurston letter referencing him as hired orator of the silver men, to be answered later.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Bryar
John Brisben Walker
Irvington
Upper Red Hook
E. C. Perrine
Mr. Bryan
Mrs. Bryan
Bryan
Mr. Walker
Billy Bryan
Mr. Thurston
Senator Stewart
Bryan and wife greet crowds as Albany arrives at West Point
The Albany carrying Mr and Mrs Bryan reached West Point at noon amid cheers from Yonkers and a crowded wharf. Passengers pressed around the candidate and his wife while steamboat officials provided staterooms for them and for press representatives. The voyage, first for the Bryans on the Hudson, was enjoyed in perfect weather.
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West Point
N. Y
Albany
Bryan
Hudson
Bryan Arrives in Poughkeepsie Amid Warm Welcome
In Poughkeepsie New York on August 17 the Albany reached the station at 1 20 pm. About 400 residents gathered on the wharf as William Jennings Bryan walked ashore. He and Mrs Bryan were escorted to the central station and then to a platform where he spoke briefly from a truck. He said he was here for a rest and would not likely speak again, thanking the crowd for their campaign interest.
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New York
Mr. Bryan
New York Central
Barrytown
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Albany
Bryan
Central Station
Madison Square Garden
Bryan visit closes with warm Barrytown reception
Shook hands at Barrytown New York on August 17 as Mr and Mrs Bryan arrived from Poughkeepsie in an ordinary day coach. At Barrytown they were greeted by Mr and Mrs E C Perrine and, after handshakes with about twenty locals, were driven to Upper Red Hook six miles away.
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Barrytown
N. Y
Poughkeepsie
Bryan
E. C. Perrine
Democratic leaders hold three hour talk on ways and means
In Washington Aug 17 Senators Jones and Bacon with Dan McConville and others discuss campaign strategy for free silver. Bland Livingston and others express confidence in Democratic gains across Missouri Illinois Indiana New York New Jersey and Delaware. Headquarters plan favors Chicago as main center with heavy activity in Washington and other states.
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Washington
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Mr. Johnson
Kansas
Bacon
Georgia
Faulkner
Congressional Committee
Dan McConville
Ohio
T. O. Towles
Missouri
Bimetallic League
R. P. Bland
Richardson
Tennessee
Livingston
Gardner
League of Democratic Clubs
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Mississippi River
Bland
Illinois
Indiana
Chicago
Bryan
Silver Dick
New York
Senator Jones
Messrs
McLean
Smalley
Vermont
Howell
St. John
Metropolis
National Committee
Buffalo
Erie
Lincoln
St. Louis
Louisville
Atlanta
North Carolina
Richmond
Baltimore
Silver Party
Michigan
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Staples Backs Free Coinage in Silver Bid for Congress
The Democratic first district nominee Edward W. Staples issued a letter of acceptance endorsing the Chicago convention and its platform, calling for free coinage of silver and warning that the current financial system will disastrously affect the country and its citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Edward W. Staples
Congress
Chicago
Local Boston Wringer Firm Advertises Repair Service
The American Wringer Company lists location at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn hill Boston offering wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Contact Tremont 764 by writing or telephone.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Boston
Mrs Minnie Goldberg Dies in Everett Mystery Surrounding Death
Mrs Minnie Goldberg aged 31 dies at No 6 Thorndike street Everett. Medical examiner and police doubt heart failure and will await coroner results. The Goldbergs, longtime Boston transplants, had jewelry wealth then lost jobs and face destitution amid unclear cause of death. Three physicians attended the autopsy.
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Everett
Minnie Goldberg
Herman Goldberg
Thorndike Street
Board of Health
Durell
Goldberg
Abraham Claff
Boston
Russia
America
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Simpkins-Randall
Hoar
Hutchinson
Bosteen
McKinley
Democratic Prospects
Williams
Thomas J. Gargan
Hamlin
Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club
West End
Joseph B. Maccabe
East Boston
Chelsea
Jerry O’sullivan
Fight
T. O'Sullivan
Asa Porter
1. G. Pant Co. of
Little Value Union
Wampscott
Mr. and
Sen. Jones
Liverpool
Tremont St
Tremont Street
Bright
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Parker—Blake
Henry P. Winter
Daniel E. Parker
Anna E. Blake
Stocker-Currie
Shawwmut Avenue Universalist Church
F. H. James
Frank T., Stocker
Edith M. Currie
Cheever
Roxbury
Susan E
Murray Cheever
Washington Street
Goode
William Goode
Harrison Avenue
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
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