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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
9
The scene at Madison Square Garden erupts with wild cheers as Bryan adherents rally around a dynamic leader. The speech denounces private monopoly and socialism while defending individualism and the Democratic alternative to curb trusts and plutocracy.
Tom I Johnson declares William Jennings Bryan the first citizen of the republic and praises his honesty, sincerity, and moral courage. He notes Bryan’s world tour, democratic leadership across parties, and the need to abolish special privilege for true democracy. The crowd, honored as fellow citizens, welcomes Bryan to lead.
Missouri Governor Joseph W. Folk proclaims a national political awakening that will end special privilege, expand equal rights, and empower citizens to reform government through civic service instead of violence. He urges adherence to the principle of equal rights for all and opposes new powers or paths leading to dishonor.
The crowd greeted William J. Bryan with wild cheers for minutes after he appeared on stage at a reception hosted by the Commercial Travellers' Anti-Trust League. Bryan outlined his policy on trusts, railroads, tariffs, and campaign finance, calling for federal rail ownership and stronger Sherman Act enforcement. He urged arbitration over force in international disputes and warned against centralized power, defending Democratic ideas and criticizing Republicans for not passing key reforms. He spoke about 1 hour 20 minutes amid continuous applause, with minor discord over socialism.
New York August 30 crowds gathered outside and inside Madison Square Garden as supporters of William Jennings Bryan awaited his arrival. Police lines formed early, seats filled by seven pm, and the hall rang with cheers for Bryan and visiting Democrats while the roof opened to vents amid intense heat and flags waved throughout.
Mr Bryan landed at the Battery from the Tuini after spending last night aboard. Thousands crowded Battery Park and piers as fire and police boats signaled his arrival. Gov Folk, Senator Bailey, and Democratic officials joined a grand reception before Bryan's uptown procession to the Victoria Hotel.
New York August 30 William J Bryan after 19 months away returns to public life and repudiates financier Thomas F Ryan and the Belmont faction. He refuses a private meeting with Ryan at Lewis Nixon's Staten Island home and says he has nothing to say about Ryan and Belmont’s influence on the Democratic party.
New York August 30 W J Bryan arrives to a roaring reception at Battery and Victoria Hotel Thousands of Democrats governors senators and other officials mingle with public crowds and police maintain order Bryan greets supporters and plans to appear at Madison Square Garden later in the evening The event marks him as the anticipated Democratic presidential nominee ahead of the national convention.
Augustus Thomas of the Commercial Travellers' Anti-Trust League lauds Mr. Bryan comparing him to Lycurgus. He says Bryan’s world travel shows broad knowledge of rulers, people, laws, and warns that only incorruptible moral force can purify the nation. The speaker argues the navigator who charts danger guides better than a pilot who discovers a rock.
In a fogbound night aboard the Mary, Lutgrove and Inspector Forrest chase the American rival Mannering the Motor Pirate across the bay. The high seas chase intensifies as fog clears to reveal the fast tramp and a blazing lightning display. The Mascot struggles to keep pace with the Mary amid a looming storm.
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