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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1896
Page
5
Republican editors in New Hampshire and Rhode Island forecast a Republican gain, with some Democratic editors concurring. The paper presents the editor’s queries sent to press outlets in both states to gauge sentiment.
A survey of editors from Littleton, Claremont, Derry, Portsmouth and other towns reports limited growth of the free silver movement. Most Republicans expect stronger GOP voting, with several noting few or no silver Republicans and many Democrats backing sound money. Some foresee a larger Republican majority.
Editors from Rochester to Providence give mixed views on free silver and party bolts. Pro-Republican gains predicted by some, others cautious about early presidential voting trends and local shifts.
Independent editors report mixed views in Olneyville Times. They note growing free silver sentiment is limited, Democrats not bolting Chicago ticket, few free silver Republicans, and a likely larger Republican vote due to tariff issues.
The Rhode Island editors from Wickford, Woonsocket, East Providence, and Pawtucket discuss growing free silver sentiment and Bryan’s expected statewide vote. They note few gold Democrats, some pro Bryan clergy and businessmen, and anticipate Bryan Sewall leading Cleveland’s former figures.
A survey shows editors and voters in the area favor gold standard candidates. Republican editors report a heavier expected McKinley turnout than Harrison's 1892 showing. A Woonsocket editor notes about 25 percent of his party, while another cites little free silver support among prominent Republicans.
In Bedford and nearby towns the death of Walker B. Adams after a burglary at his Bedford grocery has sparked talk of lynching the four ex convicts Edward Jacques Peter James Reddy Jenkins and John Gilmore now jailed. A planned lynching bee was rumored as police move prisoners for safety and Adams burial is set for Monday.
Boston hosts the winter season opener at the Boston Theatre with The Last Stroke as the headline, hailed as highly entertaining in New York. Fregoli closes a four month New York run at the Park Theatre. Olympia receipts reached 25000 in week one. Evangeline living picture at Keith’s adds a new calf. Ed La Moss paints Fortress Monroe parade ground for The Wrong Mr Wright at the Museum. Isabelle Evesson returns to stage for Frohman London productions. World Water Circus ends its run at Olympic Grounds with broadsword exhibitions. Major vaudeville acts including the Midgeleys and Cohan family appear at the Howard Atheneum. The Midnight Express continues at New Grand Theatre with Dot Parks and Frank R Jackson. B H Sothern may present The Prisoner of Zenda. Marcus R Mayer to bring Imperial Opera Company. A tiny pony at Austin & Stone’s attracts children. Kelcey stars with Heart of Maryland at Hollis. Isadore Rush in Boston. Cliffe rumored for The Sign of the Cross. The Midnight Express cast features veterans Rena, John Sanders, and Andrew Waldron. New scenery completes the production.
Yachtsmen deserted Rowe's wharf amid yesterday's weather as the harbor moorings emptied. The pleasure steamers carried crowds while fishing boats worked off Minots Light. The Catalonia arrived from Liverpool with numerous saloon and steerage passengers. Captain Weiss reported a fast passage aboard Belgian King from Antwerp. The Orion towed Mary L. Cushing and departed for New York before nightfall. Captain Hammond visited before aiming for Portland to rejoin Susquehanna, owned by Joseph Stickney who also controls tugs and Mt. Pleasant Hotel holdings.
New York banks hold under half their legal gold reserves as inflation fears rise ahead of elections. Secretary Carlisle and bankers discuss exchanging gold for legal tender while Treasury leans on silver certificates and notes to limit gold drainage.
Patrick O'Brien who jumped from a third story window during the Sunday morning fire at 25 Vine Street left Massachusetts General Hospital. His sister remains hospitalized with back injuries. Mrs. O'Brien died from a skull fracture after jumping. she is mother of ex-Councilman James W. O'Brien. Funeral services for Mrs. O'Brien will be held Tuesday at St. Mary's Church with Father Foley officiating.
Aug 23 Spirit ualists meet in camp as attendance holds steady with a large crowd at the services led by Charles A Day and speakers Mrs Cora L V Richmond and Dr George A Fuller. Weather forced the gathering indoors in the temple and boats from New Bedford and the Vineyard brought fewer attendees. Massachusetts State Association of Spiritualists to meet here Monday featuring Day Hall and Stiles among the week’s speakers.
A State Department report from Consul William D. Warner at Cologne says Americans are underselling Germans in barbed wire and wire nails in Japan. Hamburg importers must buy American wire as customers now source it directly from the United States, with competition strongest in Japan.
The New York New Haven Hartford railroad offers a Newport trip on Thursday August 27 at a round trip rate of 1.00. Tickets are limited and should be bought in advance at No 3 Old State House or Park Square station to avoid disappointment as many were left behind on the previous trip.
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