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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1896

Page

2

No Opposition Alleges Unity at State Committee Meeting

The Hon. John H. Sullivan states the Democratic State central committee has no candidate to oppose George Fred Williams and may give him control of the state convention. Williams opposes the committee, seeks his own selection for chairman, and plans to name a provisional committee for the campaign.

John H. Sullivan Governor’s Council Democratic State Central Committee National Democratic Committee George Fred Williams State Committee Phillip J. Farley Lowell Brooks Adams Williams Farley Adams John #. Russell Alderman Bordman Hall National Organization Roxbury State Organization Bryan Sewall Indorsings Horticultural Hall Chicago Matthews John C. Lane Charles V. Casey Bryan- Sewall-Williams Club John E. Russell Bordman Hall Boston Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club Boston Democracy The State Organization Was Asked To Arrange With the City Committee Corbett Massachusetts M’kinley United States

Senator Quinn's Peculiar Fourth Suffolk Senate Fight

Boston reports a strange campaign in the fourth Suffolk district where Senator Quinn seeks the Senate nomination. He threatens to run for another post if not nominated, while Ward 7's P. J. Daly defends Quinn and faces potential challenges from Ward 9 and Ward 17 factions amid rivalries over Ward 39 and ex-Representative Kelliher.

Boston Suffolk Quinn Senate Congress Governor’s Council John H. Sullivan Council Ward 7 Ward 9 Ward 17 Rosnosky Donovan Kelliher P. J. Daly

American Wringer Co. advertises at Boston locations

The American Wringer Company lists stores at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill in Boston. It offers all kinds of wringers and Hissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered at no extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.

American Wringer Company Broadway Cornhill Boston Hissell

Inventive Prisoner of War Spirit Stops Drunk Brother-in-law

Mrs Campbell of North street outwits a drunken brother-in-law by removing his wooden leg and keeping him at home. Neighbors recall his speed when drinking, but she and a neighbor restrained him until sobriety returned, praising the daring solution for others facing dire emergencies.

Campbell North Street Barbara Fritchie James

Peary Arctic Voyage Reports Mixed Progress at Sea

A long letter from the Peary expedition aboard the Hope, written July 17 to 19 and mailed Aug 15 from Northern Labrador, describes calm seas, icebergs, and open water as the ship moves from Turnavik Island toward Hudson Strait and Greenland.

Gloucester Peary Tarr Ralph S. Tarr Cornell Scientific Lieutenant Peary Hope Sydney C. B Labrador Professor Tarr Boone Bay Belle Isle Turnavik Island Newfoundland Greenland Strait of Hudson Strait Acros Godhaven Cumberland Sound

Van Vliet Malsters Assign Without Preference

F G I N Van Vliet malsters of 402 Produce Exchange building assign without preference citing Springfield Brewing Company embarrassment and pledging full payment to all creditors.

New York F. G. & I. N. van Vliet Produce Exchange Springfield Brewing Company

Bryan Delivers Address at Cataract House Rally in Niagara Falls

Crowds jammed Niagara Falls streets awaiting William Jennings Bryan as he spoke from a platform at the Cataract House. He urged trust in the people, praised peaceful civic duty, and urged voters to study questions and act rightly, calling for moral courage and patriotism.

Mr. Carlisle Carlisle Bryan Mr. Bryan Niagara Falls Slawson’s Grove New York Knowlesville N. Y Medina Thomas W. Welch

Li Hung Chang Arrives in New York Amid Grand Welcome

Li Hung Chang arrives by the St. Louis at Castle William and is greeted by 280 police and a 250-man Sixth Cavalry escort. Crowds line West and Whitehall streets as he walks to the Waldorf amid cheers from thousands of Chinese merchants and officials. The procession proceeds from the pier to Broadway to Fifth Avenue ending at the Waldorf Hotel where he meets John W. Foster and holds a 4 PM audience with Chinese merchants.

St. Louis West Whitehall H Broadway Sixth United States Cavalry Battery Park Fort Hamilton Lebo Waldorf Hotel G. F. Kent Li Hung Chang Ruger Rockhill West Street Sixth Cavalry Bowling Green Broadway Fourth Street Fifth Avenue Waldorf the Battery Nineteenth Street John W. Foster Mr. Foster China Japan New York

Vermont Wheel Club Brattleboro Meet Fails to Set Records

Third annual Vermont Wheel Club meet in Brattleboro sees no records due to gusty wind. Results include half mile handicaps and open mile events with top names such as Nat Butler F Hoyt Ludwig Kelleher and Casey among others across Worcester Springfield Boston and Keene competition.

Brattleboro Vermont Wheel Club W. I. Hovfstetter Orlando Fla Hoyt Springfield Mass Nat Butler Cambridgeport R. F. Ludwig Chicopee F. J. Elmer J. 8. Johnson Worcester Thrd J. F. Kelleher H. D. Hutchins A. W. Porter Newton F. H. Allen F. H. Ho

Li Hung Chang: China’s Powerful Multimillionaire Ruler

A portrait of Li Hung Chang as China’s real ruler with power over 35 million people, an army, and vast wealth. The article notes his progressive reforms, telegraph expansion, global connections, and immense domestic wealth, with brief mention of his celebrated Marchioness Li.

Li Hung Chang China United States

Boston Public Schools Open for 1896 Entrance Exams

The Boston public schools begin on September 8 1896 with entrance exams for Normal School on September 5 and high and Latin schools on September 8 9. Examinations cover English language history geography arithmetic and bookkeeping Latin and moral character certificates from previous schools required. Thornton D Apollonio serves as secretary pro tem.

Boston Boston Public Schools Dartmouth Appleton Streets Dipomas United States Warren Avenue West Newton Street Thornton D. Apollonio

Li Hung Chang comments on beauty and free silver policy

A London Daily Mail interview with Li Hung Chang at Carleton House terrace reveals views on Englishwomen and the appeal of small waists. He discusses bicycles, wealth, and European fashion, then shifts to currency policy praising balance between silver and gold and noting parliamentary limits on the gold standard.

China Lis London Daily Mail Li Hung Chang Carleton House Terrace Moscow Berlin Paris Chang England Mint Mark Collet Trubbard Mark Colet House of Commons

Outside Registration Targets City Wards in September

The Boston Board of Election Commissioners lists September outside registration sites across wards. Registration runs daily 9 am to 10 pm, except Sundays and Labor Day, with central Old Courthouse offices open for citywide registration.

Board of Election Commissioners Old Courthouse Boston Linus E. Pearson Jas. J. Costello Geo. B. Billings Timothy I. McDonough Ward One Chapman Schoolhouse Eutaw Street T—Noble Princeton Street Emerson Schoolyard Saratoga Street Blackinton Leyden Street

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