10 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1896
Page
1
The notice lists cheap clothing items and accessories including men and boys suits, bathing suits, hammocks, and flags. It notes fast delivery four days and extra sizes plus special pricing on knee pant suits. Campaign coverage highlights speeches and convention drama with adjournment details.
Henry Gormley, a 31 year old elevator constructor for Moore and Wyman, was crushed while testing an elevator he built at 291 Congress Street. He became caught between the car and the shaft top as it climbed, died soon after at a hospital. He was married and lived in Hyde Park.
The Common Council refused the annual loan bill by six votes. Miller assailed Fire Commissioner Russell citing incompetence and a faulting alarm system report, seeking his removal and that of a non citizen worker Balwin. Foster urged delaying to next meeting to pinpoint a candidate claim. A separate order directed streets macadamizing in Rogers Avenue, and a petition from the International Typographical Union sought school book boycotts.
An anxious mother pleads with the doctor to examine her baby for a hidden cause of irritability after a missing silver spoon is mentioned. The remark appears in Life magazine as a humorous or satirical aside.
The July 9 dispatch from Chicago lists Massachusetts delegates believed to back Bryan. Names include George Fred Williams James L Cadigan Andrew Athy John OGara Herbert H Lyons Jere T O Sullivan Peter Donohue John F OBrien and James T Cummings with William Taylor noted.
Jeremiah Lynch a 40 year old coal heaver died after being crushed between a beam and the base of a shovel on a barge at the Edison Electric Light Company wharf on Congress street. He lived at 107 Kneeland street and left a wife and family. The company began an investigation to determine fault.
A wild Democratic National Convention day in Chicago ends with William Jennings Bryan the boy orator of Nebraska gaining momentum amid uproar. Delegates cheer and hiss as Hill allies clash with silver forces, Tillman derides northern critics, and the hall fills with dramatic scenes before adjournment.
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