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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1896
Page
2
Democratic campaign committee surveys a two ticket race with fourteen names on the ballot. Democrats seek harmony over individual interests and expect a dull campaign but aim to mobilize voters after a statewide national election turnout of about 99 000.
Leaders pressed for high turnout as Republican candidates push a united front amid factional tensions. Key figures including Aldermen Dyar and Presho faced criticism while Back Bay Republicans threaten independent voting. Democrats expect limited cross support, with both sides predicting a close result under new registration.
Official canvasses show Bryan with one elector in Kentucky and McKinley leading with 276 votes to 171 for Bryan if certificates are issued. New York, South Dakota, and Virginia counts face delays and court actions. North Dakota shows three counties missing. Dorchester candidate McDonald profiled. Dean backed by South Boston Democrats. local aldermanic incumbents Lee, Barry, Donovan, Mahoney praised.
In Dudley Street Baptist Church Rev. A S Gumbart denounces Roxbury police and a proposed saloon district plan. He critiques City Commissioner Martins plan for district licenses, urging ward option and a united stand against liquor sales to protect public welfare.
The American Wringer Company offers all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers. Repairs provided and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764 for Boston service.
The opening of Congress features consideration of immigration language tests with possible deportation for noncompliance and measures including flag desecration, fur animal protection, death penalty limits, and a popular vote for Senators. Detroit Bridge project and Pacific railroad debt refund spark debate. House readies pension bill. two new members sworn in. ex Speaker Crisp obituary noted. overall agenda set for week.
The president expects Venezuela to approve a proposed arbitration treaty on the British Guiana boundary and notes close to final a general arbitration pact with Great Britain. The message will outline financial reforms to retire irredeemable greenbacks and Sherman notes and expand safe bank currency.
The Temple Spirits performance drew about 1500 spectators as Mr Ayer and Mrs Concannon staged clairvoyant acts and spirit communications. Police intervened to restore order while Dr Figures and other associates moved on stage. Mrs Concannon fainted during the evening services and was taken to a vestry for care amid continued scrutiny of the séance.
In a crowded Columbia Theatre a gathering addressed ongoing hardship and welfare concerns. The event drew many attendees including locals seeking information and support for those described as helpless and disabled.
A Boston morning event reports Dr Henson and Dr Phelps performing free healing at the Columbia Theatre on Washington Street. Mrs. Ripley of North Cambridge and Mrs. Burpee of Everett were reportedly cured within minutes, walking without aid amid cheers. The piece urges skeptical readers to attend daily 10 to 11 a.m. demonstrations and notes free admission and consultations.
Middletown Conn Dec 6 Bishop John Williams senior bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States is confined to his house with sciatica and has cancelled all engagements. He can hear classes and give lectures at the Berkeley Divinity School. His episcopal duties will be handled by visiting bishops in the state.
At the weekly Bunker Hill Tammany Association gathering representing Wards 3 4 and 5 in Charlestown at Abbotsford Hall Sunday afternoon the regular Democratic candidates for the Board of Aldermen school committee street commissioner and Common Council were unanimously endorsed.
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