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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1896

Page

2

Mayor Quincy Returns Amid Welcome Home Scenes

The mayor returns to office after two weeks away as visitors crowd his chamber. A parade of staff, politicians, and well wishers line the room while he ties up papers, enjoys brief interviews, and plans a quiet supper at Parker's after a day full of greetings.

Mr. Mullen Joe Mullen Josh Quincy Mayor Matthews Mayor Curtis Matthews Curtis Nat Robinson Nat Nat Priskly The Society For Ernest Shodyshin Lancelot Welch Lancelot Jim MacHugh Jeems Mattapoisett Yecker’ Robinson Professor Mullen Henry Sturgis Russell William Jewsharp Miller Charlestown Mr. Russell Ben Wells Tom Flood John H. Lee Joe Corbett Parker’s

Sarsaparilla Crowned Best Blood Purifier

The fragment touts sarsaparilla as the best and the one true blood purifier. A reference to Hood's Pills appears, suggesting a historical medicinal claim.

Winthrop Fete Plans Lanterns and Fireworks Display

A joint committee in Winthrop reports strong support for fete day events including Venetian lanterns along Crest, extended lit poles on Highlands avenues, and a 200 foot fireworks display near Dolphin avenue. Yacht races swimming and water polo are slated in front of the Crest with large entries. bicycle lantern parade expects 1500 riders with expanded prizes and a new watercraft tug run by the Winthrop Yacht Club.

Joint Committee of Highlands Dolphin Avenue John Gourley Winthrop Yacht Club Shirley Gut George E. Leighton Leo J. Lyons Warren Dow

McKinley Hosts East Liverpool Delegation at Canton Visit

Eight hundred East Liverpool pottery workers visit Major McKinley in Canton to praise protection and sound money. A later farmers’ delegation from Knox County cheers his defense of tariffs, reciprocity, and high wages, with McKinley arguing free silver worsens overproduction.

Canton East Liverpool Major McKinley Ohio Harrison Knox County McKinley

Motorman Wins Medal for Brake Design

John Bray of 6 Dore street Roxbury received a silver medal from John Wedderburn & Co of Washington for a patent brake design claimed to shorten stopping distance significantly.

John Bray Dore Street Roxbury John Wedderburn & Co Washington

Bryan Visits Winnisook Lodge While On Campaign

William J. Bryan and wife spend the night at Winnisook Lodge in the Catskills, guests of Major James W. Hinckley and others. A social visit with warm receptions, farm and summer-boarder crowds plus locals greet Bryan along the ten mile road from Big Indian to the lodge.

Big Indian Winnisook Lodge Catskill Mountains William J. Bryan Bryan James W. Hinckley Democratic State Committee Thomas E. Benedict Charles A. Shultz Rondout Winnisook Club Major Hinckley New York State Shultz Preston State Banks of New York Benedict George K. French Washington Mr. Benedict Mrs. French Mrs. Bryan Mr. Bryan Kingston Phenicia Allaben Shandaken Dutcher Catskill Oliveton

King of Them All. Kidney Pill Endorsement by Boston Resident

Asa F. Crocker of Jamaica Plain, Boston, testifies he suffered fifteen years with kidney pain and back ache from standing. After using Doan's Kidney Pills he reports relief from backache and kidney pain and renewed health. Doan's are sold locally for 50 cents or by mail from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.

Wue Asa F. Crocker Boston Washington St Jamaica Plain Dean Knight’s Pharmacy Court and Hanoversts Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U.,s

Phelps Urges Vote for McKinley in Vermont Letter

Ex minister Edward J. Phelps writes from Newport Rhode Island Aug 22 urging support for McKinley. He says the presidential choice is a national life issue not party policy and pledges to vote for the Republican ticket including governor candidate in Vermont.

Burlington The Free Press Edward J. Phelps England G. G. Benedict Newport R. I Chicago McKinley Vermont

Jones Seeks Funds to Fight People's Cause

Chicago August 24 Senator James K. Jones as national campaign chair appealed for funds last night to bolster the party effort. He urged donors to back the campaign as the People’s Cause faced the political challenge ahead.

Chicago James K. Jones

Democratic appeal seeks plain people funding in national race

The message portrays the Democratic party as defending ordinary workers against European finance and domestic monopolies. It urges small contributions from the masses to fund a vigorous campaign, naming William P. St. John as treasurer and providing hotel Bartholdi, New York City remittance details with receipts issued.

Democratic National Committee United States Democratic Party Europe Friends of Liberty and National Honor William P. St. John National Democratic Committee Bartholdi New York City

Ward 25 Democrats organize Bryan Sewall Williams Club

In Brighton twenty five Democrats met at the Jefferson Literary Club and formed the Bryan Sewall Williams Club of Ward 25. Joseph A. Denison urged loyalty to the ticket and platform. Patrick A. Eagan was elected president Daniel H. Coakley secretary and Owen Cunningham treasurer. Meeting adjourned to reconvene tomorrow night.

Brighton Jefferson Literary Club Bank Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club Joseph A. Dennison Central Club Williams Ward Bryan-Sewall-Williams Patrick A. Eagan Daniel H. Coakley Owen Cunningham

Ward 17 Democrats endorse Bryan Sewall and Williams for Governor

At a Hampden street headquarters meeting the Democratic committee of Ward 17 endorsed Bryan and Sewall, aligning with the Chicago convention platform, and backed George F. Williams for Governor.

Hampden Street Democratic Committee Ward 17 Bryan Sewall Chicago George F. Williams

Gold Convention Today Nominates Delegates For Indianapolis

The sound money Democrats of Massachusetts meet at Horticultural Hall to nominate delegates to the Indianapolis convention. A long list of committee members for permanent organization resolutions and delegate reporting spans districts from 1 to 18 with leaders and officers named, including Frederic O. Prince as chairman and a slate of vice chairs and secretaries.

Sound Money Democrats Massachusetts Horticultural Hall Indianapolis Young Men's Democratic Club Jeremiah J. Mahoney Lawrence Sigourney Butler Boston R. A. Stanley Lenox Arthur B. Butterworth Brookfield John A. Thayer Worcester Frank H. Chamberlain Hudson P. F. Sullivan Lowell John Hassett Amesbury Edward BD. Babb Melrose Edwin G. McInnes Somerville Abraham Spitz John II J. Mulhall Oscar M. Draper North Attieboro Alfred E. Green Duxbury Allen Lock West Tisbury Committee On Charles Warren Dedham Osborne Howes Brookline Harrison H. Schaff Pittsfield P. H. Crane Barre John J. Welsh Rockland Festus C. Currier Fitenburg Moses I. Stevens North Andover T. Jefferson Coolidge, Jr Manchester Frank H. Stewart Frank X. Crosby Cambridge Maurice F. Flynn Edwin R. DeLong Thomas F. Mahoney Norwood Frank H. Perkins Plymouth Henry ¢. Thacher Yarmouth Ira C. Hersey James H. Carmichael Archibald D. Flower Ashfield Charles H. Bennett Springfield Richard W. Green John T. Burnett Southboro Caleb T. Briggs, Jr Roland W. Boyden Salem Thomas B. Knight Lynn Francis B. Sears John J. Douglas James P. Manning Thomas G. Maguire Walpole William Bayard Hale Middleboro Francis M Hinckley Barnstable Frederic 0. Prince Thomas J. Gargan James Grinnell Greenfield Nathan Matthews, Jr James E. McConnell Fitchburg

Booths Hall opens in Orient Heights East Boston

The Booth Hall opening at 1036 Bennington Street East Boston united three clubs the Orient Heights Improvement Association Orient Heights One Club and Orient Heights Social Club. Speaker lineup included Senator Maccabe Councilman Barnes and Representative J L Bates with Postmaster John J Corrigan presiding. A banquet and musical program followed upstairs then refreshments in the banquet hall.

Booth Bennington Street Boston Senator Maccabe Barnes J. L. Bates John J. Corrigan

Tired of life ends in Newtonville death suicide

Grace E Thompson daughter of plumber George E Thompson died by self strangulation at her parents home on Cabot Street after writing a letter declaring she was tired of life. Nearby relatives found her body and medical examiner was summoned.

Newtonville Aug Grace E. Thompson George E. Thompson Cabot Street Sergeant Clay

Bryan reaches Kingston amid enthusiastic reception at Kingston Point

A brisk crowd of several hundred blocks Bryan’s path at Kingston Point after a 1:30 arrival. He delivers a brief talk on platforms and the gold standard, urges study of bimetallism, and declines a longer speech. Mrs Bryan greets opponents as the train departs amid cheers.

Kingston N. Y Rhinecliffe Bryan Charles A. Schultz Winnisook Club John D. Schoenmaker Cornell Steamboat Company John G. van Eteen Chicago Hudson Kingston Point Ulster and Delaware Mr. Bryan John D. Cummings Kingston Town Hall Mrs. Bryan

Boston Stock and Grain Exchange agent vanishes with funds

Local private detectives search for J. E. Wilbur a travelling agent and collector who disappeared last Tuesday with more than $1000 of the exchange’s money. Wilbur came from Lewiston a year ago and had a spotless reputation. he had been making city collections for the Boston office and had just collected about $1000 when he vanished.

J. E. Wilbur Boston Stock and Grain Exchange Exchange Wilbur Boston Lewiston F. W. Dana Portland

Linthi cum Carriage Company Closes in Defiance Ohio

The Linthi cum Carriage Company, a large Northeastern Ohio builder with $100000 capital, failed today. The sheriff levied on company assets to satisfy three judgments totaling $35006.

Defiance Linthicum Carriage Company Ohio

Gures Guaranteed Cure Claim Sparks Debate

A headline questions whether Dr. D. Wilson’s claimed cures arise from spiritualistic aid inspiration inventive genius or patient scientific research. The article examines the methods behind purportedly incurable disease cures and the accompanying public interest.

D. Wilson

Cured patients praise Dr. Wilson at Tremont Street clinic

Benjamin Reed of Maiden suffers severe heart disease and deafness cured by Dr. Wilson in weeks. Werner Staal of Boston, chronic ear discharge, deafness, cured. E H Greene of Boston cured of catarrh and deafness after two months. Multiple others cite cures for liquor habit, cancer, nervous prostration, skin disease, and asthma. Free consultation. office hours listed. mail treatment available for some diseases. Guarantee Cure Co., 180 Tremont St.

N. Y. University Philadelphia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Boston Bellevue Hospital Medical College of New York New York Medical Society America Department of Medical National Fraternal Congress Wilson H. J. Woods Newton Mass Middletown Conn Shattuck H M. Field Dartmouth Medical School D. Wilson A. S. Weed Zion’s Herald Bromfield St Benjamin Reed Hazlewood Street Maiden D. McCoy Werner I. Staal Vernon Street Europe E. H. Greene C. H. Guild & Co Washington St M. J. Powers Lauriat Av Dorchester J. E. Gregg Winthrop St Roxbury Thos. Gillard Cortes Guarantee Cure Co Tremont St

Charlestown AOH installs ten members at Sunday meeting

Division 37 A. O. H. Charlestown installed ten members and proposed fifteen candidates. Dr J T Gallagher elected physician. Rev Eugene Sheehy of Limerick delivered an address on Ireland and praised how divisions received him. Resolutions condemning the Irish government for treatment of political prisoners were unanimously adopted after speeches by Falvey and Maliigner.

Charlestown J. T. Gallagher Eugene Sheehy Limerick Irc Ireland Falvey Maliigner Iush

American Wringer Co Advertises Repairs and Deliveries

The American Wringer Company lists locations at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 239 and 31 Corn Hill Boston offering 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

Asa Porter Rail Conductor Dies After Stroke

Asa R. Porter veteran railroader and longtime Fall River boat train conductor on the Old Colony system died at his Roxbury home from a paralysis stroke. Born February 6, 1829 in East Randolph, he trained as a painter before entering rail service in 1851.

Old Colony Asa R. Porter Fall River School Street Roxbury Mr. Porter East Randolph

Asa Porter Dies Conductor of Fall River Line

Asa Porter a famed Old Colony railroad conductor died after a sudden collapse aboard a baggage car chair following a train signal in service on the Fall River line. Born to a long career in freight and passenger brakeman roles with Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain and Old Colony, Porter rose to lead the Fall River line boat train, earning strong esteem from passengers and notable figures including General Butler. He leaves a widow, two sons Albert H. and George, and a married daughter.

Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain Railroad Company Old Colony Railroad Company Boston Plymouth Fall River Line Porter Allen Asa Porter Old Colony Benjamin F. Butler Albert H George

Father Michael F Flatley Buried at Immaculate Conception Church

The long serving pastor Father Michael F Flatley was honored in a Malden funeral with two masses at Immaculate Conception Church. Clergy from Cambridge Boston Winchester and Chelsea participated, including Archbishop Williams. Burial followed at Holy Cross cemetery.

Michael F. Flatley Immaculate Conception Malden John J. Coan Cambridge Dennis Crimmins South Boston Hugh Clary Winchester Michael T. Mahon East Cambridge John Flintley Michael J. Masterson Peabody John J. McNulty M. T. McManus South Lawrence Dennis J.o’farrel St. Stephen’s Church Boston Hugh Mulligan Chelsea Charles Regan Gloucester Archbishop Williams Holy Cross Cemetery

Obituaries From WAIEEfield and Surrounding Areas

Obituary notices report Isaac H. Robbins formerly on the Boston Common Council 1870 to 1872 funeral at Congregational Church with a Masonic service by Adelphi Lodge. Also obituary of Benjamin Shreve of Shreve Crump Low Company Salem born 1818 died at 27 Chestnut Street Salem.

Waieefield Isaac H. Robbins Boston Comme Council Congregational Church Alfred H. Plumb Roxbury Adelphi Lodge South Boston Benjamin Shreve Shreve, Crump & Low Company Boston N. J Charles Sherlock Austin Davis New Jersey New Have New Haven Polk Plainfield

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Ouiney Jamaica Johnson John H. Oliver Americus Georgia Johnson & CO Custom House St Hood Winthrop M’kinley Firs Winnisook King OF Them E. J. Phelps Jones Dr. D. Wilson Benj. C. Reed Hazlewood St Maiden, Mass Dr. Wilson Charlestown Hibernians Father Flatley Rome Emile Zola Alfred Wilson Bros Tremont Row Harper—Hodge Henry P. Winter Joseph H. Harper Keziah H. Hodge Flower J. Newman & Sons
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