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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1896
Page
2
Bryan plans a Boston visit with multiple speeches stressing national unity and urging an end to sectional clashes in his campaign. He emphasizes a united electorate and broad cross party appeal during the trip.
William Jennings Bryan, the Democratic candidate, plans noignore New England and will visit Boston and other New England areas later in September. He argues for silver, education of voters, and a fiscal policy serving all citizens, warning against a gold standard and urging broad, conscience-based voting.
A large meeting of the Bryan-Sewall-Williams and Free Silver Club of East Boston was held at 14 Bennington Street last evening. President Anselmo Martin and others spoke. Committees were appointed for registration and delegate lists for Ward 1 and Ward 2. A special meeting is set for Sunday at 2 PM in Webster Hall with regular meetings every Tuesday at 14 Bennington Street.
President James Keenan with vice presidents Nicholas J. Quinn and Timothy J. Farrell along with treasurer John J. Gartland and secretaries Timothy H. Sullivan and Thomas Crowley attended. Addresses were made and a committee was appointed to secure permanent headquarters.
At an adjourned ward meeting at 6 Blue Hill avenue the Democratic Bryan Sewall Williams Club adopted unanimously resolutions condemning the State Committee for not endorsing the Chicago ticket and platform. John J. Hoar pledged support for the ward organization. Permanent officers elected include Albert A. Piller president Thomas I. Hogan secretary James A. Mahan treasurer with Hoar and Stuce I. Quirk on the executive committee.
The Hartford Fire Insurance Company announces future claims in Canada will be paid in Canadian currency matching premiums paid in Canadian money. This follows debates among Canadian policyholders of American firms and the wider free silver issue. Hartford becomes the first U S company to adopt this policy.
The Jewish New Year begins Monday with orthodox observances worldwide. Rev. Wolf Baron will lead services in Copley Hall, as the Church Street Synagogue remains unavailable due to litigation. A large congregation is expected with Israelite families and others joining. the holiday follows Leviticus 23 with three days of celebration and five days to the Day of Atonement.
Civil service commissioners seek soft-ground miners sewer bracers and tunnel carpenters under forty with underground experience. Registration opens at 8 am in the civil service labor office Room 16 State House extension until 400 qualified applicants are listed. Each applicant must provide two certificates from competent persons confirming underground experience.
The marriage of Charles Weston Ray and Addie S Perham occurred at the Perham home 244 West Fifty first Street Ray officiated by Rev Dr Houghton The bride wore a golden brown traveling suit with bridal roses The couple will receive guests tonight at the groom's parents 11 Giles Park Somerville Mass
Miss Laura Grace Murphy daughter of James Murphy Crescent Avenue Beachmont married Victor Jarrett at Immaculate Conception Church Reverement in a ceremony officiated by Rev Father Lee. Bridesmaids included Florence Ernestine Marion Murphy Nellie Lucy and Agnes Hogan.
Louis R. Cone age 29 without fixed address was arrested by Inspectors Cogan and Morrissey on a warrant for embezzling 146.77 from John W. Watson of 521 Washington Street in May 1896. Cone worked for Scheren Bros feathers on 631 Broadway Newark.
In Brookline Police Court yesterday Judge Drew fined Kelly eight dollars for trespass and property damage at EB K Knapp’s greenhouse. He was ordered to vacate. after, it is charged, he smashed decor glass and water bill disputes preceded the incident.
The speaker argues that free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 would not keep parity with gold, would devalue the currency, harm contracts, and trigger a financial panic. The Republicans support silver use but warn against overreach and international isolation.
The speaker argues that bimetallism cannot be won by independent action and warns against unlimited silver coinage unless international agreement fixes ratios. He cites Mexico and China, notes the U.S. has more silver than gold, recalls Sherman law excesses, and asserts the need to maintain the gold standard amid international ties and public credit concerns.
The text argues against independent free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 and warns that free silver would shrink gold reserves, devalue money, and raise costs for farmers and workers. It attacks efforts for government issued irredeemable paper money and calls for defending the current monetary standard.
A speech decries efforts to create class divisions and urges unity under a free, honorable citizenry. It endorses protectionist policy, cites Washington and Webster, and argues for prudent revenue and debt handling amid current public exigencies.
The speaker asserts the need to avoid further debt by securing adequate government revenues and promises to vigorously pursue this objective if elected president, encouraging American occupations during a critical national moment.
A historical reflection cites President Harrison’s 1892 message praising prosperity and high wages, contrasts it with President Cleveland’s 1893 and 1894 tariff figures, and analyzes causes of post 1892 economic distress including money supply, employment, and tariff policy.
A defense of the gold standard arguing prosperity under gold money, critiquing the 1894 tariff act for insufficient revenue and rising national debt. It asserts confidence depends on tariff policy, not abandoning gold or repudiation. The piece links monetary policy to employment, prices, and public debt.
William McKinley urges a tariff based policy to boost domestic production and labor over coinage. He defends protectionism as essential to farm, wool, and sugar interests, cites reciprocity gains, and calls for a strong merchant marine and national unity. He emphasizes law, order, and a united country under Lincoln and Washington ideals.
The declaration emphasizes restricting foreign immigration to shield the United States from crime and instability while welcoming honest, industrious immigrants who intend to become citizens. It supports admitting those aligned with republican values and opposes entrants who threaten institutions. It also states that soldiers and sailors must not be neglected or forgotten by the government.
A blue fifteen foot dory was found off Revere by W Lyth goe and C Doyle while fishing. The boat contained folded trousers a pipe a water jug jacket small hatchet two pairs of oars and rowlocks but lacked the rudder and had a broken anchor chain. One oar lock was missing and the string broken. It is believed the owner fell overboard.
Readville races advertised with round trip fare of 1.25 including park and grandstand admission. New England station named as nearest. Tickets on sale at 3 Old State House Parker's and Adams House. Kneeland Street station trains depart 12:07 express and 1:33 special express.
The American Wringer Company offers wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill Boston. Repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.
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