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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1896

Page

2

Williams Praises Three Backers of Free Silver in Worcester

In Mechanic's Hall Worcester mass meeting features James H. Mellen Pierre Humbert Jr John O Gara and Williams with Williams hailed as a young hero of the free silver cause He denounces currency contraction supports 16 to 1 coinage and criticizes gold standard backers including Hoar and Lodge He cites banking houses Rothschilds and Belmont linking foreign finance to the panic narrative

Worcester Mass Mechanic’s Hall James H. Mellen Pierre Humbert, Jr Boston John O’gara Spencer Williams Bay State House Mr. Humbert Mr Mellen Apostle of Silver Mr. Williams Humbert Democracy Worcester Democracy Chicago Faneuil Hill England Farmer's Alliance National Farmers’ Grange Joseph H. Walker George F. Hoar Senate Commonwealth of Massachusetts United States United States of America Massachustts Hoar Europe Germany Wall Street Rothschilds Heidelbach’s Ickleheimer’s Lazard Freres von Hoffman New York Perry Belmont Mr. Belmont Belmont Supreme Court Pierpont Morgan Rothschild House London Morgan Committee of Investigation Curtis Mr. Curtis Washington Mr. O'?ney Carlisle Mr. Morgan

Independence contract speech attacks Belmont and Sherman

The speaker denounces a cost to the people of eight million dollars tied to a banking system. He criticizes Belmont and calls for a lesson on independence of contract while praising William J. Bryan of Nebraska as the Democratic candidate. He questions Senator Sherman on demonetization and silver policy.

United States Mr. Belmont Reed Sherman Bourke Cochran Massachusetts Gold Democrats of Boxboro John S. Sherry West Acton Mass Sherry Boston Europe England Senator Sherman Finance Committee Senate of Chicago Commonwealth Congress William J. Bryan Nebraska

Mourning in Charlestown Vet erans Firemen’s Association

Charlestown Veterans Firemen’s Association quarters drew attention as locals passed by a door with a dead cat hanging from it before it was removed. The scene stemmed from the Charlestown boys poor placement at the muster in New Bedford.

Charlestown

Cambridge Special Meeting Votes to Hear Land Take

A Cambridge city government special meeting approved an order of notice for a Sept 8 hearing on the taking of 113 square feet of land at the corner of Dunster Street and Harvard Square. The property is owned by the West End Railway.

Cambridge Dunster Street Harvard Square West End Railway

American Wringer Company Ad In Boston

The American Wringer Company offers wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs provided at no extra charge. Located at 15 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Cornhill Boston. Write or telephone Tremont 74.

American Wringer Company Broadway Extension Cornhill Boston

Hopkinton Firebug Captured After String of Incendiaries

Frank A. Hickey a 23yearold Hopkinton resident, confessed to setting the Morse barn fire after police linked him to earlier blazes. Fire Marshal Whitcomb confirmed ominous evidence and McHenry remained held on 2000 bail awaiting September grand jury.

Hopkinton Frank A. Hickey Post Whitcomb Young McHenry Charles H. Morse Pleasant Street State House Morse McHenry

Murderer Barrett Sues Boston Lawyer Over Reward

John L. O Neill sues in behalf of William Barrett for 1200 dollars amid claims Barrett was paid part of a 1500 reward for return of Ares pictures. Barrett contends he is owed the entire reward. John B. Goodrich denies the charges as libelous and says he will not respond beyond disclaiming unprofessional conduct.

John B. Goodrich Boston William Barrett Charlestown John L. O'Neill Barrett Ares Pictures Ames Mr. Goodrich Goodrich

Boston couple weds in Kingston gift includes large check

In Kingston Ontario on August 19 H H Lepper of Boston and Miss E J Mac Pherson married. Among gifts a check for 25000 was presented to the couple.

H. H. Lepper Boston E. J. MacPherson Kingston, Ont Mass Kingston

Winthrop Steamboat Moonlight Trip Pleases Crowds

The Winthrop Steamboat Company hosted a moonlight excursion with Dunbar's Orchestra aboard. Belcher Bros. report fine hauls from Nahant weirs including large mackerel. The regular hop at the New Winthrop drew strong crowds with S. J. Byrne and August Seaver directing. Water supply news expected in tomorrow's issue.

Winthrop Steamboat Company Dunbar Belcher Bros Nahant New Winthrop S. J. Byrne August Seaver Post

Mordridge Sues Providence Telephone for 10000

Edward Mor Dridge files two negligence suits against the Providence Telephone Company seeking 500 dollars each for injuries he says were caused by the companys servants on two separate occasions.

Providence Edward Mordridge Providence Telephone Company

Hartford Incident Ends With Passenger's Serious Jump

Frank Harrington, 70, of East Otis Massachusetts, leapt from a trolley car in Hartford and is not expected to live.

Hartford Conn Frank Harrington East Otis Mass

Firebugs strike in Water town area amid arson scare

Aug. 19 Water town reports another incendiary attempt near Coolidge Schoolhouse in School lane. Three men fled after being spotted by Mt. Auburn residents who extinguished and chased them toward Belmont street. Nearby fires have concerned East Watertown and Mt. Auburn as investigators review a Lexington street house fire deemed arson. The McArthur home, valued over 3500 and insured around 3000, faced mortgage from Watertown Co-operative Bank and Rotchford. no arrests yet as Fire Marshal Whitcomb investigates.

Watertown School Lane Coolidge Mt. Auburn Belmont Street Hose 2 East Watertown Cambridge Line Lexington Street Edward McArthur Watertown Co-operative Bank Rotchford McArthur Whitcomb

Progress of Civilization at Chautauqua Commencement

At Chautauqua New York on August 19 the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle held its annual commencement with Harvard's President Charles Eliot delivering the recognition day address. He praised U S shifts toward arbitration over war religious toleration widespread suffrage and political freedom across diverse peoples.

Chautauqua, N. Y Chautauqua Charles Eliot Harvard University United States

Union Veterans Elect at Binghamton Encampment

At the national encampment in Binghamton New York Union Veterans elected General Charles W Wood as national commander General James M Long as first deputy commander General P G Marshberger as second deputy commander and Colonel S S Bond as surgeon general Colonel Silas G Robinson as chaplain in chief The new executive committee includes Colonel Hustie Curtiss and Hubbard They expect the next convention to be in Springfield Worcester and Canton Tonight Daniel E Sickles spoke urging veterans to oppose the Populists and reject a third party.

Binghamton N. Y National Encampment Union Veterans’ Union Charlies W. Wood Worcester Mass James M. Long State Military Home Michigan P. G. Marshberger Louisville S. S. Bond Washington, D. C Silas G. Robbns

Cleveland Club Endorses Bryan Sewall and Chicago Platform

The Cleveland Democratic Club adopted resolutions endorsing Bryan Sewall and the Chicago platform. Franklin D. Locke resigned as chief promoter of the third party movement, joined by John G. Milburn and other sound money Democrats including ex-Mayor Bishop. The club also endorsed President Cleveland’s administration.

Buffalo N. Y Cleveland Democratic Club Bryan Sewall Chicago Franklin D. Locke John G. Milburn Bishop Cleveland

Italians Buried in Sewer Cave-In at Hast Greenwich

Four Italian workers at Hast Greenwich were trapped by a cave in while building a sewer. Nicola Petreira suffered severe injuries and was taken to Rhode Island Hospital. The remaining men escaped with minor injuries.

Providence Greenwich Nicola Petreira Rhode Island

Sweeney Charged in Pistol Assault on Tremont Street

John Sweeney of 29 Mozart Street Roxbury was arrested early today for an alleged pistol assault on Sayles H Angell on Tremont Street near Berkeley. A verbal dispute escalated as Sweeney drew a revolver and pointed it at Angell.

John Sweeney Mozart Street Roxbury Sayles H. Angell Tremont Street Berkeley Sweeney

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