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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1897
Page
2
The crowd applauded Bryan amid the candidate rally. Williams drew little reaction. John B. Moran attracted many inquiries though he did not appear on the platform, seated in the gallery with Jerry Watson nearby and Reed, Curtis’s political manager, close by.
Thomas F. Devlin opens the 1897 Democratic mayoralty campaign at a historic Chicago venue. He proclaims faith in the Chicago platform and renews allegiance to leaders Bryan Williams and nominates Thomas Riley for mayor. Philip J. Doherty of Boston is introduced as presiding officer.
Hon Phil J Doherty faced interruptions and cheers as he denounced machine politics in Boston. He urged loyalty to a broad Democracy backing Thomas Riley for mayor and criticized past city leadership amid calls for order from the crowd.
The advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla cures all diseases by purifying blood, claiming the tonic eradiates impurities from the blood and thereby promotes overall health and recovery.
Colonel Doherty introduces Thomas F. Doherty of Dorchester at a Boston rally. The speaker attacks Mayor Riley and the local Democratic machine while praising William Jennings Bryan and asserting the need to oppose trusts and monopoly. Applause erupts as calls to remove obstacles to progress fill the hall.
Col Doherty calls Quincy to account in a Boston rally denouncing the city machine and urging loyalty to the Democratic platform. He cites the Chicago convention, defends free transfers, criticizes Mayor Quincy, and recalls state legislative efforts and public transport fares.
Citizens question why a key report was kept from the public. The speaker asks who blocked it and whether the mayor and corporations influenced the silence. The address accuses the city chief magistrate of favoring corporate interests and warns residents to demand protest against rising transit costs.
Ex councilman John A. Ryan denounces Quincy and the Chicago platform while praising Riley. He recalls Boston politics, assails the GOP and M A Williams, and warns against traitors in the Democracy as he speaks at Faneuil Hall to rally support for the party’s next mayoral bid.
A Boston representative urges public exposure of political manipulation and religious bigotry amid campaign tempers. The piece recounts Mr. C. L. Glidden testimony praising Doan's Kidney Pills and a theater of public satire around Quincy and local editors, highlighting reforms and editorial ethics in a heated 19th century contest.
The speaker Timothy W. Coakley, amid loud cheers, assails Moran and mocks gold Democrats. He ridicules the 60 cent dollar bogeyman and lampoons Lily Everett and other Democratic figures while noting McKinley’s prosperity message being read that night.
A speaker denounces Josiah Quincy over a 1887 Massachusetts bill to make Christmas Day a legal holiday. The talk condemns Quincy for supporting the bill and accuses him of bigotry against Catholics and private schools. It recounts a confrontation with editors and a whispered charge about Quincy’s campaign tactics.
Thomas Riley denounces reporters, mocks Quincy and Daly while praising loyalty and immigrant heritage. He campaigns against Republican corruption, cites Ohio fraud and a $15 million corruption fund as proof, pledging to oppose the party across city state and nation.
The American Wringer Company at 77 and 79 Franklin street and 80 Arch street manufactures clothes wringers mangies and carpet sweepers. Wringers and sweepers are repaired and orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention.
This week only offers on three stone rings with rubies emeralds and opals at Wilson Bros Sign of the Big Cock 14 15 Tremont Row. Compare prices $7 810 and $12 before stock runs out.
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