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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1900
Page
9
The report notes the day’s focus on organization with speeches by Governor Thomas of Colorado and James D. Richardson as permanent chairman. Committees are named and detailed plans laid for more serious tasks ahead.
Reports from Kansas City describe the Missouri battle over the 16 to 1 silver ratio and Bryan loyalty. Delegates debate finance policy with figures like Van Wyck Daly and Williams urging clear ratio language to unite the party.
The piece reaffirms the Chicago platform and denounces trusts in strong terms while linking protective tariffs to trust support. It criticizes Republican administration policies, endorses the Boer cause, and condemns the President for not acting decisively.
The committee reassembled at 8 30 p m and Chairman Jones said a report was unlikely before late with two reports possible He suggested taking it to the convention to save time and stated there was no prospect of a nomination tonight
Boston conservatives clash over the Massachusetts delegation at the national convention. Williams backs Towne for vice president while others push for division of duties and alternate candidates. Cunniff argues Williams should not hold multiple posts, urging broader delegation participation and platform focus.
A speaker defended reshuffling official duties, saying some members should share the workload. He expressed no personal animus toward Mr Williams and praised his party work, while urging others to contribute more.
Evening session of the Kansas City convention opens with Thomas presiding as delegates assemble late. Disruptions erupt after Altgeld's remarks as Hill is invoked, sparking loud protests and hissing. Rules and credential reports are adopted. Judge Richardson named permanent chair with tepid applause for 16 to 1 reference.
A 1896 platform statement argues monetary policy centered on silver and gold. It blames 1873 demonetization for gold appreciation, rising debt, and hard times. It calls for free coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1 and legal tender status for the standard silver dollar. It opposes monometallism and federal surrender of coinage options.
A telegram from Boston dated July 4 informs Senator Hill that Democratic members of the Massachusetts Legislature repudiated Williams’s advocacy of 16 to 1 and pledge support to Hill to the finish. The message is signed by James F. Mellen.
July 4 in Kansas City the Silver Republicans opened with Towne in the chair and Rev. Dr. Bigelow invoking blessing. Dr. Taylor read The Liberty Bell and a poem. Teller became permanent chairman and denounced disestablishment while applause surged for Bryan and Towne.
Letter from Burr Oak Michigan describes chronic diarrhoea relief after taking Peruna and Manalia Peruna. The writer, 78, reports renewed vigor and ability to work, praising Dr Hartman and urging others to try Peruna. He calls it a Heavenly gift and seeks free literature from The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus Ohio.
Large crowd witnessed boys and girls events yesterday morning. Winners include Dan Hayes in the 100 yard dash and J A Ki Fing race champion Tony Cassala in class 2. Arch ie Garrett and Joedith Smith led relay events. Margaret Connolly tied for a pole vault or obstacle event, with W McNamara noted in shot put and Dan Hayes also excelling in sprint events.
In Watertown at Oakley Country Club on July 4, only four pairs competed in the mixed foursome. J. B. Russell partnered with Miss F. B. Russell to win the event, while Miss Louise Harding and H. Harding captured the net.
A faulty finish line setup near the Union Boat Club float caused Jeffries Point Rowing Association to smash their eight oared shell. The judges deemed the New York Bohemians won the senior eight in a tight finish, with Jeffries Point taking several other prizes despite the chaos.
New York July 4 The second day of match play in the amateur golf championship produced top Wettbewerb with ex champion Findlay S Douglas posting 78 to break Travis's amateur mark by three and beat the pro standard of 79. Douglas defeats several rivals as Western players are eliminated and Shaw and Hollins stage a late rally that falls short.
In Bridgeport on July 4 John A. Nelson of Chicago defeated rivals in a ½ mile motor paced race finishing in 89 minutes 45 seconds as world records fell between the fifth and twenty fifth miles. Harry B Caldwell of Manchester N H and Everett E Ryan of Waltham also competed. F W Stevens of Lynn set a new New England dirt track mile record in 3 04 5.
Mistrial OCR fragment shows Miller losing to Pierce at a Fall River event. The text is garbled but indicates a race or contest with times around 1 2 58 and mentions a world record note.
Four events were held at the Lexington Golf Club with morning bogey results led by G. L. Gilmore and W. M. Tyler. In the afternoon a six-pair mixed foursome produced a win for Miss B. Lockwood and W. M. Tyler.
The speech recounts a mission to defeat slavery and destroy the institution, appealing to moral forces of the republic and tying its aims to the Declaration of Independence. It emphasizes a triumphant effort that faced slavery and preserved the union's integrity.
About 100 people attended the Brockton bicycle races with only nine entries in the open and handicap events. A motor breakdown paused the race between Joe Downey of Jamaica Plain and Ben Munroe of Brockton, postponed to Saturday afternoon, rain checks issued by the referee.
About 1000 spectators watched 120 starters in Franklin Park cycle races with few spills. Mile novice heats highlight winners such as Harry Pearson and Sam Brown, while final heats feature W. A. Bourne, Kravitz, Gibson, and Deshon in open and handicap events. Times range from about 2:18 to 6:16 for longer legs.
The Maritime Provincial Club held its annual picnic at Apollo Garden Roxbury with events led by Al McPhail in light hammer 102 ft Tin, Alex McDonald in all mile run, J A McPherson in light shot 42 ft 11 in high jump 4 ft din, C F McPherson in running long jump 6 ft 8 in and 10 yard dash 11 seconds, T L Williams in three mile run 18 minutes, and a fireworks display in the evening.
Thursday forecast calls for fair weather overall with periods of cloudiness and likely showers. Winds vary, bringing a chance of brief rainfall and unsettled conditions.
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