Williams Denounced by Maguire Corcoran in Mass Democrats
The article chronicles Massachusetts figures Maguire and Corcoran opposing George Fred Williams for vice president at the Chicago convention. It cites personal enmity, threats to unity, and vows to push Williams aside for John Moran while pledging loyalty to Williams for governor. It asserts Williams’s repudiation of corporate power and urges party rank and file to demand platform adherence.
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Chicago
David B. Hill
George Fred Williams
Williams
Patrick Maguire
Boston
Corcoran
New England
Maguire
Massachusetts
Democratic Party
Skunk
Traitor
Commonwealth
John B. Moran
Maguire and Burnett
Bay State
Adams
William E. Russell
Pierpont Morgan
Russell
Congress of the United States
Friends
Mr. Williams
P. Maguire
Boston Democracy
Jolly Good Fellowship
Judge Corcoran
Nathan Matthews
Leicester
John E. Russell
Hill for Bryan in Chicago ticket lines outlined
Senator Hill plans to back the Chicago ticket while seeking to align Eastern Democrats with Bryan and Sewall. He will argue party loyalty, preserve New York’s sound money stance, and claim a need to maintain the party organization for Congress. Bryan and Sewall to be notified in August at Madison Square Garden.
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New York
D. B. Hill
Chicago
Bryan
Sewall
Elmira
McKinley
Congress
Hill
Murphy
Gorman
Maryland
Brice
Ohio
Smith
New Jersey
Whitney
Senator Hill
Madison Square Garden
One Design for a 16 to 1 Free Silver Medal
A broad wave of insanity is seen as the ticket gains support from General Sewall’s friends to bolster Democratic votes in Maine. Without his nomination the party’s statewide support would wane. Republicans expect Maine’s majority near 30,000. Senator Tillman notes a Silver win in November for your state. Hopes rise for a 15,000 New Hampshire majority though there is limited backing for immediate free coinage of silver.
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Sewall
Maine
Tillman
New Hampshire
Democrats eye Maine speeches as Stevenson skips invitation
Vice-President Stevenson is expected to attend but Chicago friends warn against becoming part of a spectacle reflecting on the President. New York belt plans are unlikely due to Tammany opposition. Sewall urges Bryan to Maine for two major speeches in Bangor and Lewiston or Portland, arguing a Democratic win is possible, noting 1881 success.
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Stevenson
Chicago
New York
Tammany
Sewall
Bryan
Maine
Bangor
Lewiston
Portland
Bryan Heads Home Amid Notification Talks For Democratic Nomination
In Chicago at the Clifton House Bryan and Mrs Bryan spent Sunday with Mrs Lyman Trumbull and met Senator White and other sub committee members to discuss formal notification of his nomination. Sewall was present and plans shifted to Salem Illinois and Lincoln with Mrs Bryan, while White departed to California to draft the notification letter as Jones of Arkansas prepares campaign plans.
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Chicago
W. J. Bryan
Clifton House
Lyman Trumbull
Bryan
Clifton
Senator White
California
Arthur Sewall
Lincoln
Salem
Ill
Missouri Pacific
Omaha
Senator Jones
Arkansas
National Committee
Washington
Sewall
Bath
Chandler Praises Sewall In Maine Dustup
Washington July 13 Senator W E Chandler of New Hampshire praised Arthur Sewall Maine as a protectionist opposed to free ships. Chandler said the nomination would not boost the ticket in the East or Maine though it might appeal to protectionist Populists. He doubted any real chance to win before November.
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Washington
W. E. Chandler
New Hampshire
Arthur Sewall
Maine
Chandler
Sewall
East
For and Against McPherson Sees Chicago Ticket Strong
Ex Senator J R McPherson of New Jersey, visiting Manitou to regain health, says if silver factions including Populists back Bryan at Chicago, Bryan’s chances rival McKinley. He urges a vigorous campaign in Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin to doubt McKinley. south of the Ohio Potomac and west of the Mississippi the battle is won. He adds I am a Democrat and support the Chicago ticket though the party is divided.
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Manitou
Cal
United States
J. R. McPherson
New Jersey
Chicago
Bryan
McKinley
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Potomac
Mississippi
Shepard for M'Kinley and the Democratic split in Brooklyn
Edward M. Shepard of the Reform Democratic Organization denounces a Chicago faction that uses the name Democracy and Jefferson to push paternalistic policies. He condemns free coinage and McKinley doctrine, urging loyal Democrats to unite to avert a blow to the party and preserve a true Democratic organization.
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Edward M. Shepard
Reform Democratic Organization
Brooklyn
Russia
Mexico
China
Chicago
Democracy
Jefferson
McKinley
Bryan
Fitch Revolts Against Chicago Convention Nominees
New York July 13 City Comptroller Ashbel P Fitch a Democrat announced he would not support the Chicago convention nominees. Fitch said he knew Bryan and opposed the Western silver arguments noting the platform is not a Democratic platform and the candidate is not a Democrat. He warned that a gold standard Democrat could not bind him or loyal Democrats to their action.
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New York
Ashbel P. Fitch
Dem
Chicago
Fitch
Congress
Bryan
Mr. Fitch
Ex Congressman Sperry Opposes Chicago Convention
Ex congressman Lewis Sperry of Hartford declines to back Bryan or the Democratic platform. He opposes the Chicago convention and says he will not vote for Bryan or support the sound money Democrats. He criticizes Bryan as outspoken in Congress and pro revolutionary legislation.
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Hartford
Conn
Lewis Sperry
First
Chicago
Bryan
Sound
Congress
Bailey backs ticket. believes Bryan will win
Washington July 13 Congressman W J Bailey of Texas denies he will bolt the Chicago ticket but will give it earnest support. He believes Bryan will be elected.
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Washington
W. J. Bailey
Texas
Chicago
Bryan
Courier Journal editor letter from Henry Watterson
A telegram received by W. N. Haldeman in Louisville reports Henry Watterson urging firmness: Another ticket our only hope. No compromise with dishonor. Stand firm. Geneva Switzerland July 13. Walter N. Haldeman Louisville Ky.
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Louisville
W. N. Haldeman
Courier Journal Company
Geneva
Switzerland
Walter N. Haldeman
Henry Watterson
Democratic Clergyman Bolts In Sermon Polarity
The Rev E F Acheson rector of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Middletown Conn a prominent Democrat electrified his congregation by closing his sermon with a call for patriots to unite to prevent further coinage of 50 cent dollars or the placing of a boy in the chair occupied by Washington Lincoln and Garfield on July 13.
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Middletown
Conn
E. F. Acheson
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Washington
Lincoln
Garfield
Populist National Convention Set for St Louis
Preparations surround the Populist national convention opening in St Louis on July 22. Chairman H E Taubeneck calls a premeeting for the national committee, with Lindell Hotel serving as headquarters to decide contests and elect officers. Contests expected mainly in Colorado and Ohio. 50,000 people anticipated in attendance.
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ST. Louis
H. E. Tatbeneck
National Committee
Lindell Hotel
Taubeneck
Colorado
Ohio
Tarabeneck
St. Lou's
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
A. J. Simmons
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
Maine Democrat Captains Called to Washington Meeting
Captain W. P. Sturley of Rockland, Maine, a Maine delegate on the Democratic national congressional committee, departed Portland for Washington after a telegram summoned him for a committee meeting to decide proper steps.
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Portland
W. P. Sturley
Rockland
Maine
Democratic National Congressional Committee
Washington
Hurley
Mrs Sewall An Artist In Bath Maine Portraits Photographs
Mrs Arthur Sewall wife of the Democratic vice presidential nominee is a skilled amateur photographer and artist. A Bath native, she comes from Charles Crocker lineage and trained at Ipswichs fitting school. Her travels across Europe and the United States yielded water colors and landscape photos. Her health has limited social activity in recent years.
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Bath
Arthur Sewall
Harold M. Sewall
Farragut Sewall and the Vice Presidential Hope
Loyall Farragut Sewall, granddaughter of Arthur Sewall, Democratic VP candidate, welcomed the idea of his retirement from busy public life and Maine Central railroad duties to enjoy a quieter Washington Street home with their children nearby.
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Loyall Farragut Sewall
Arthur Sewall
Sewall
Maine Central Railroad
Washington Street
Very Wicked Platform It Was A Poor Chicago Convention
Congressman George B. McClellan chartered his views after leaving Hotel Brunswick for Portland en route to Cape Breton. He blasted the Chicago Democratic convention as poorly managed and likened the crowd to a mob, opposing McKinley and supporting gold. He warned of party splits and warned Dems against deserting for the Republicans.
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George B. McClellan
New York
Brunswick
Portland
Cape Breton
Nova Scotia
Chicago
McClellan
McKinley
Bryan
Sewall
Congress
Williams
Russell
Massachusetts
Local praise for the little conqueror fuels faith in cure
A Everett resident Isaac Bradshaw describes twenty years of back trouble worsened by colds. After trying plasters and doctors he used Doan's Kidney Pills from Knight's Pharmacy and saw rapid improvement. He reports relief from back pain stiffness and urinary trouble and offers his testimony for publication. Doan's pills cost 50 cents per box or six for 2.50, sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Isaac Bradshaw
Cleveland Ave
Everett
Daily
Dean
Knight’s Pharmacy
Court St
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Noted Politician Comments on Electors and FitzGerald Prospects
A reader quotes opinions on presidential electors and questions the re election prospects of Congressman FitzGerald. The speaker describes a platform as wicked and urges a remedy before greater harm arises.
Local Debate Set in Cambridgeport A With Campion Pincus
A joint political debate is planned for Wednesday evening at 8 in Central Square Cambridgeport between James E. Campion of Boston a Populist and John J. Pincus of New York a single tax advocate under the Boston Political and Tax Reform League.
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Central Square
Cambridgeport
James E. Campion
Boston
John J. Pincus
New York
Boston Political and Tax Reform League
Pittsburg City Attorney Pleads Guilty in Embezzlement Case
Major Moreland, former city attorney, pleads guilty to embezzlement of city funds in Pittsburgh. His assistant W H House pleads not guilty. The nine counts allege 26652 dollars embezzled over the last four years of official acts, with total unaccounted sums cited for twelve years of service in the legal department.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Major Moreland
W. H. House
House
Commonwealth
Harbor Improvement Dredging Contracts Issued
The Commonwealth awarded contracts for Boston harbor dredging and deepening the ship channel to twenty seven feet at mean low water. Work due by July 1, 1897, with costs $48,280 for Grand Junction and $89,225 for Mystic wharves. Areas lie between harbor line and channel. depths range from 3 to 21.3 feet MLW.
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The
Commonwealth
Boston Harbor
Grand Junction
Boston
Mystic
Charlestown
Lynn School Board Row Over High School Staff Nominations
At Lynn regular school committee meeting on July 13 the subcommittee nominated the current women assistants for Lynn Classical High School except Charlotte Hazlewood. Hazlewood and Georgiana Goldthwait were not confirmed. A debate over Hazlewood led to the term hoodlums being used, then withdrawn. A. E. Perkins resigned as committee member and became supply agent.
Brigham Hospital Fund Seeks Brigham Hospital Build
In Suffolk Probate Court executor Codman filed his nineteenth account showing a balance of 2,440,039.34 dollars. In six years the accumulated assets, after legacies, will fund the Brigham Hospital construction. Peter Brigham, who died in 1877, provided for the hospital 25 years after his death. Relatives received annuities.
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Suffolk
Codman
Brigham Hospital
Peter Brigham
Local Wringer Co Advertises Boston Repairs
The American Wringer Company lists locations at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill in Boston. They offer all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Customers may write or call Tremont 764.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Boston
Minister Macdonald of St An dre dies after sermons and cold drink
The Rev. erter Macdonald of St Andrew's Church Concord street died of heart failure yesterday noon, believed caused by overexertion on Sunday and ice water. Born in Why cocomagh Cape Breton about fifty years ago, he came to Boston, studied at Boston University and Hartford Theological Seminary, served in Boston for about twenty years, last at St Andrew's. A beloved clergyman and good Samaritan to countrymen, he was Mason, Knight Templar and president of the Presbyterian Union. Funeral at St Andrew's Church Thursday at 3 p.m. with local clergymen assisting.
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Erter Macdonald
St. Andrew’s Church
Concord Street
Macdonald
Whycocomagh
Cape Breton
Boston
Boston University
Hartford Theological Seminary
Masonic Beay
Knight Templar
Presbyterian Union
Angus Macdonald
St. Andrew’'s Church
Obituary notices from multiple cities on July 13
Captain Joseph B. Rogers of Chelsea a 67 year old retired shipmaster died of Brights disease after a life at sea spanning nearly fifty years He leaves five sons and one daughter Also noted are the deaths of Dr Wilder D Southwick Pierre Gerard Edward Otis Hinkley and Benjamin W Ball with brief biographical details including their ages origins and notable achievements
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Joseph B. Rogers
Chelsea
Bright
South Dennis
Mass
Boston
New York
Concord
Groton
Dartmouth College
John P. Robinson
Lowell
Lowell Courier
Fremont
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Merrimack River
Atlantic Monthly
Grand Lodge of Sons of St George Opens in Cambridge
The eighth annual session of the Grand Lodge of the Sons of St George of Massachusetts opens in Cambridge this morning at 10 o'clock in Odd Fellows Hall, Victory lodge headquarters. Visiting members from across the Commonwealth and Boston will form in Park Square tomorrow morning, marching to Cambridge under Brigadier General John W. C. Sargeant. A 3 p.m. parade review will be by Mayor Bancroft at City Hall, with a subsequent procession along Massachusetts Avenue to the Common and Washington elm, then carriages to visit local sights. An evening banquet will follow at Odd Fellows Hall with the Mayor and other state notables as guests.
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Grand Lodge of the Sons of St. George of Massachusetts
Cambridge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Victory Lodge
Commonwealth
Boston
Park Square
John W. C. Sargeant
Bancroft
City Hall
Massachusetts Avenue
Washington Elm
NY Contractor Shoots Employee in Melrose
Henry Everlin of Henry Everlin & Co., sewer contractors of New York, shot two times at an Italian employee in Melrose, injuring forearm and thigh. Everlin notified police and left. the Italian worker gave a full account and police seek Everlin.
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Melrose
Henry Everlin
Henry Everlin & Co
New York
Everlin
Furniture Wagon Skids Hit Thompsons Clock Onto Street
A wagon with furniture stalled on the track in front of Thom son s Spa around 6 30 pm. The wheels broke loose and furniture crashed into the clock outside the restaurant, breaking it and causing minor damage to the furniture. The clock remained functional and kept time after the impact.
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Thomson’s Spa
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