Dry Winthrop Water Crisis In Equity Case
In Winthrop the water supply sparks town meeting preparations as Bristol the horse tamer seeks water for his stable. The Revere Water Company argues restricts hose use under state law and contract, while Judge Sheldon orders continued supply to Bristol pending litigation provided no hose use without permission. Final merits hearing postponed to October.
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Winthrop
Bristol
Shirley Street
Revere Water Company
Charles R. Morse
Water Company
Superior Court
Sheldon
Cause of Humanity
Mr. Bristol
Equ‘ity Division
B. N. Johnson
Morse
Johnson
Manley Informed Illinois Solidly Backing Chicago Rally
The State committee of Illinois reports improving conditions as silverites are on the run. A letter sent to Joseph M. Manley states Chicago and Cook County will be carried by the largest majority ever, and another note forecasts a 100,000 vote margin for Illinois.
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Augusta
Joseph M. Manley
State Committee of
Illinois
Chicago
Cook County
Manley
Winslow Opens Campaign in Massachusetts
Colonel Sam Winslow launched his bid for Lieutenant Governor at Wolfe's Tavern in Newburyport hosted by State Treasurer E. B. Shaw. The gathering drew many leading Republicans and signals a social campaign across Massachusetts as he seeks the party nomination. Newburyport is said to be solid for Winslow after the event.
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Newburyport
Sam Winslow
Massachusetts
E. B. Shaw
Wolfe
Winslow
Independent Candidate Triumphs In Boston Common Council Race
The article recalls an independent candidate who ran on reform, winning a seat in the Boston Common Council without obligations. Senator Corbett comments on party loyalty and city organization support for the regular ticket, noting no rush to bring Bryan or Sewall into the state campaign. A past State committee meeting referenced Representative Keenan's motion.
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Common Council
Sewall
Corbett
Democracy of
Boston
Bryan
State Committee
Keenan
Boston Legislator Born in 1869 Advancing Caucus Reform
The legislator in question is noted for caucus reform efforts in the Legislature and is regarded as having a solid overall record. Born in Boston on December 16, 1869, he attended public schools including the English High School.
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Boston
Democrats in Boston Prepare for September Caucuses
Senator Corbett of Charlestown heads the Democratic city committee as he plans September 11 caucuses to choose delegates for state and city conventions. Factional tensions loom between gold and silver wings with Bryan Sewall supporters in dispute over gubernatorial and congressional delegations. The silver camp backs Williams, while honest money Democrats hint at potential opposition before the delegates are chosen.
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Corbett
Charlestown
Democratic City Committee
Boston
General Butler
Bryan
Sewall
Williams
Thomas Hanbury
China
Japan
United States
Europe
Hanbury
Bryan Visit Promised Address on Campaign Issues
The State committee and city committee delay ratification while awaiting action from the executive committee. The Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club proposes a reception for Mr. Bryan and he has agreed to visit Boston to speak to supporters on campaign issues.
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State Committee
City Committee
Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club
Bryan
Boston
Dennison Not a Candidate for Congress in Eighth District
A local press association claimed Dennison, secretary of the Bryan Sewall Williams Club, was a candidate in the Eighth district. Dennison denies the report, notes he lives in Ward 25 in General Draper’s district, and says he supports the National Democracy platform. He is not pursuing congressional office.
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Congress
Joseph A. Dennison
Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club
Dennison
Draper
National Democracy
A Councilmanic Candidate in Roxbury Ward 17
Mr Andrew F McDermott of Ward 17 Roxbury has decided to stand for councilmanic honors He has long been prominent in the city and the McDermott estate at Hampden and Dudley streets is a Roxbury landmark Ward 17s prospective Councilman has hitherto been a hard worker in the Democratic rank and file.
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Andrew F. McDermott
Roxbury
McDermott
Hampden and
Dudley Streets
Ward 17
Wedding of Gold at Breakers Promises Vast Fortunes
Wealthy bridesmaids led by Gladys Vanderbilt and Emily Sloane, each heiress of seven figures, gather for a Breakers ceremony conducted by Bishop H. C. Potter. The event links Cornelius Vanderbilt and Elbridge Gerry clans, with gifts including jeweled sets, opera glasses, and a cornucopia bouquet holder. Afterward, Cornelius and his bride celebrate with forgiveness from their father and a Berkshire Hills honeymoon.
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Amy Bent
Gladys Vanderbilt
Emily Vanderbilt Sloane
Lila Sloane
Edith Shepherd
Ernesto G. Fabri
Sloane
W. D. Sloane
Taylor
Angelica Gerry
Commodore
Elbridge T. Gerry
H. C. Potter
New York
Frank L. Polk
Boston
R. L. Cottenet
C. C. Baldwin
P. H. MacMillan
Alfred Vanderbilt
Miss Vanderbilt
Payne Whitney
Cornelius
Grace Wilson
Cleveland
Vanderbilt
Fifth Avenue
Fiftyseventh Street
Whitney
Berkshire Hills
Massachusetts
Mountain
How They Would Work in International Bimetallism
Cincinnati reports special letters from Senators Sherman Lodge Thurston General Grosvenor and Congressman Bartholdt outlining how Republicans would fulfill pledges on bimetallism. Sherman avoids predicting the future while Lodge supports a diplomatic compact Thurston calls for a monetary conference Grosvenor urges the President to propose a global gold and silver value adjustment and to appoint commissions to draft a plan for a bimetallic agreement.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Post
Sherman
Lodge
Thurston
General Grosvenor
Bartholdt
Congress
Silver speech rouses Spencer on silver coinage policy
In Spencer Massachusetts a silver Democrats meeting drew crowds as John O Gara Jeremiah T O Sullivan and others hosted Hon George Fred Williams. Williams argued for restoring silver to mint value, warned of drought in New England mills, cited Japan Mexico and England to show silver’s effect on industry and farmers, urged Bryan and reform.
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O’gara
Mr. Williams
Messrs. Mellen
Coakley
O’sullivan
Ware
Warren
West Warren
Brookfield
Fishdale
Webster
Williams
Dedham
Lawrence
O'Sullivan
Massachusetts
Jefferson
United States
Chicago
England
India
Spencer
New England
Maine
Thomas B. Reed
Mexico
Japan
China
Russia
Argentine
Osaka
Germany
France
Sound Money Democrats Name Portland Delegates to Indianapolis
Maine Democrats in Portland Aug 20 adopted resolutions and chose delegates to the Indianapolis convention. Delegates include C. Vey Holman Thomaston W H Clifford Giles O Bailey H G Foss Russell KR Woodman M A Milliken Edward C Jordan John Harwood R Bowdoinham R E Herson George H Weeks Josiah Chase William H Gardiner. Harvey N Shepard of Boston spoke praising the national administration and attacking the Chicago convention. Resolutions endorse the Indianapolis meeting and gold standard, repudiate the Chicago Populists, and commend the current Democratic federal administration.
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Portland
Sound Money Democrats
Gospel Mission Hall
Indianapolis
C. Vey Holman
Thomaston
W. H. Clifford
Giles O. Bailey
H. G. Foss
Auburn
Russell KR. Woodman
Westbrook
M. A. Milliken
Richmond
Edward C. Jordan
John Harwood
Bowdoinham
R. E. Herson
Lebanon
George H. Weeks
Damariscotta
Josiah Chase
York
William H. Gardiner
Camden
Harvey N. Shepard
Boston
Chicago
Bryan
Shepard
John R. Fellows
New York
Maine
Provisional National Committee
Fathers of the Republic
Cleveland Clothier Ad Promises Deep Discounts on Menswear
An old newspaper ad urges quick shopping for deeply discounted men’s clothing including English cassimere pants at 3 and 50 cents, Cheriot suits at 12.50 reduced to 5.65, English serge and clayite at 50, and thin coats at 50. Plumber’s hours are listed for Saturday and Monday nights.
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Roy al
Ben
Yanker Clothing Co
Bryan on Bolting Letter Signals Free Silver Stand
Extracts from a 1896 letter by William Jennings Bryan to George M. Carden reveal his resolve to oppose a gold standard and to vote according to conscience. He argues that differing views on public questions cannot be harmonized by a national convention and that loyalty to country outweighs party duty.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William Jennings Bryan
George M. Carden
Dallas
Tex
National Democratic Party
Nebraska
Cleveland
W. J. Bryan
Bryan and Sewall Democrats organize in Connecticut
Silver standard Democrats of Connecticut gathered at St. Aloysius Hall in New Haven to form a permanent Bryan and Sewall club. Alexander Troup of New Haven reported resolutions condemning anti Chicago platform officials and endorsing the Chicago platform and nominees.
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New Haven
Conn
Silver Standard Democrats
Connecticut
St. Aloysius Hall
James B. Martin
Democratic Town Committee
Bryan
Sewall
Alexander Troup
Chicago Platform
Bryan and Sewall Democratic Club
No Fusion In Texas Elector Vote Sparks Convention Row
Fort Worth Aug 2 The Democratic State convention battled for nearly two hours over a Populist request to take seven of the fifteen electors for Vice President. At midnight the body rejected any division on President or Vice President. The incoming executive committee was authorized to explain later. Adjourned sine die.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Democrats to nominate party slate at Sept convention
Indianapolis Aug 2 Chairman W D Bynum denied reports that sound money Democrats would back McKinley. He stated the Sept 2 convention will be Democratic, adopt a Democratic platform and nominate Democratic candidates.
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Indianapolis
W. D. Bynum
McKinley
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Oldham
Moscow
London
Henry Deering
Boston Herald
Guernsey
Reed
Sonora
East
Trades Union of Lancashire
Bimetallic League
Wall Street
Hanna
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Nutmeg Silver Democrats
Texas
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Arthur Sewall
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