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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1896
Page
6
No worse than others. Hundreds of buildings like it stand in Boston as cited in the official report. The document compares structural integrity across multiple structures, signaling comparable risk levels and need for similar inspection or maintenance measures citywide.
Inspector Shaw reports on the Lehigh street tenement where three burned to death. He says many Boston buildings lack adequate egress and notes Driscoll and Hogan deaths likely avoided with quicker action. Proposes expansion of the egress unit amid city budget limits and calls out Worcester and Beacon street lodging houses reform.
New York July 16 The Vanderbilt mansion issued a bulletin at 10 15 pm stating Mr Vanderbilt's condition shows no material change and he has passed a comfortable day Dr Janeway left the mansion shortly before midnight and Dr McLane announced no change he was sleeping quietly and no further bulletins would be issued until 9 30 o clock tomorrow morning
Josiah police report broker 47 Pratt Street Allston attempted suicide yesterday afternoon by firing a 32 caliber bulldog revolver at his head. An inmate witnessed him with a severe flesh wound on the right side of the head. the bullet glanced as he aimed at his forehead. Johnson expressed no regret and cited family troubles as the cause.
In Brevard North Carolina lightning struck at 3 o clock yesterday killing the Reverend Robbie Lee Addie Tillman and another young woman. Rev Lee was son of Professor J F Lee of Due West and pastor of the Episcopal Church of Yorkville Miss Tillman was the eldest daughter of Senator Tillman.
In Canton Ohio on July 16 a nonpartisan veterans group the Cuyahoga county Sailors and Soldiers Union marched to Major McKinley’s home. Speakers including Hugh Berkley W T Clark and C G Dawes urged unity to defeat anti government forces and restore prosperity. Committee members and General Osborne met McKinley to discuss Cleveland executive session plans with headquarters slated for New York and Chicago as campaign moves toward early August. Delegates J H Manley N P Scott Powell Clayton Cyrus Leland and H C Payne joined with A H Richmond L J Grain and Henry Niels among others.
In Minneapolis July 16 the Republican Bimetallic League held a ratification meeting ending the state convention with delegates from every county. Addresses by Towne Lind and Smith stirred the large audience as Bryan was hailed as the candidate of all people. The afternoon session elected delegates to the silver convention in St Louis and the group pledged support for the Democratic nominee.
In Cleveland at the Brown Hoisting Works the situation grew perilous as three more military companies were rushed to the scene. About sixty three workers were loaded into vans for removal when the mob resisted police orders twice and stones flew. Police and militia faced jeers and threats as roughly forty strikers were pricked by bayonets while wagons attempted to depart guarded by policemen.
New York report says Mrs Fleming, recently acquitted of poisoning her mother Mrs Bliss, plans a stage return. Agent David Kraus met with theatrical agent H A Covell to arrange engagement at $100 a week, seeking a melodrama starring role.
Ex congressman Holman known as the watchdog of the Treasury was nominated for Congress at Columbus Indiana on July 16. The veteran figure seeks to return to the House amid party support and campaign momentum in the district.
A special excursion from Boston to Nantucket on Wednesday July 22 offers a round trip by train to Hyannis then steamboat to Nantucket. Tickets are $2 in advance at No 3 Old State House and Park Square station. limited availability. The trip promises a red letter day for participants and is touted as a top midsummer outing.
Speaker quotes William Jennings Bryan urging a bill placing gold and silver on equal footing at a 16 to 1 ratio. He praises Sewall, regrets not riding the train, and notes Bland's defection from the Bryan faction at Jefferson City.
William J. Bryan spoke at the Coates House in Kansas City after arriving from Warrensburg. He praised the Chicago Democratic platform and urged restoration of silver to accompany gold, arguing for independent U.S. monetary policy and criticizing the gold standard. He also mourned ex Governor Russell of Massachusetts and urged educational canvassing to inform voters about economic principles.
Senator Hill travels to Normandie by the Sea for rest and thought, denying any Chicago platform statement. He denied backing Bryan and Lew, stating no statements exist. William E. Curtis, Treasury aide, visited for a third candidate push but left without disclosure and departed for New York at 7 p.m.
Comptroller of the currency Eckels condemns the Chicago convention nominees and platform, arguing they would harm citizens and clash with Democratic traditions. He favors high character candidates and a sound platform to rally Democratic voters and spur discussion within the party.
J H McDowell arrived in Little Rock and presented Taubeneck’s plan urging the Populist and silver parties to choose between endorsing the Democratic ticket from Chicago or nominating their own slate and allying on electors. The proposal asks whether they will preserve identity or merge, and if they will resist Democratic dominance or surrender principles.
Chicago July 16 J Sterling Morton Secretary of Agriculture visits the city voicing alarm at Bryan and free silver momentum across Illinois Iowa Indiana and western states He criticizes McKinleys tariff focus and predicts growing sentiment for free coinage while raising questions about consumer costs under Populist fiscal policies He hints at sympathy for removing golds legal tender status to show fiat money weaknesses.
The Hon Patrick Maguire vows not to bolt the party and will back the Chicago convention nominees. He states he is a Democrat who will support his party and its candidates, both in private life and in public duty.
The speaker declares continued support for the Democratic ticket and the Bryan Sewall slate. He rejects controversy with O'Sullivan over Chicago remarks, insisting he does not speak for the state party and leaving judgment to those who know him and O'Sullivan.
Mansfield Ohio July 16 Senator John Sherman discussed the Chicago platform and nominees saying the Democratic party will repudiate both. He warned free coinage of silver would depress currency and that inflation would not help farmers as money would not buy more. Sherman predicted Republicans will carry the country in the fall as many Democrats refuse to vote the Democratic ticket.
At a Boston meeting of the executive committee of the Young Men’s Democratic Club of Massachusetts resolutions condemned Chicago convention declarations as contrary to the club’s asserted Democratic principles. Sigourney Butler was elected president to fill the unexpired term of Charles E. Stratton, recently named Boston park commissioner.
Secretary Olney denies plans to bolt from Bryan and Sewall and says he does not care to discuss politics at present. The cabinet remains undecided on backing a third ticket and regrets Secretary Herbert spoke before Mr. Cleveland had announced his stance.
In Brevard North Carolina Miss Addie Tillman eldest daughter of Senator Tillman and her escort the Rev Robert A Lee pastor of the Episcopal Church at Yorkville were killed by a bolt of lightning during a horseback trip near Rich Mountain. The three rode to shelter under bushes by a large oak tree when the tree was struck killing Tillman Lee and their horses. McNeely escaped unharmed. Tillman was 20.
Ward 10 Democratic committee of Boston extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of the late ex Governor William E. Russell. Officers named include Chairman Joseph T. Cunningham and Secretary William A. McDevitt Jr with members Thayer Crowley Richards Montague Preston Stanton Sullivan and Sweeney.
A 15 year old, Little Willie Gibbs, son of Myron Gibbs of Chelsea, picked up a cashier's check for $1000 on Fourth Street yesterday. The finder turned it over and received a reward of one dollar in Chief Drury's office from Mr. John B. Kirkpatrick.
At Wenham on July 16 the first polo match of the season saw Myopia first and second teams contest for prizes from Mr. Stanley Mortimer. The Myopia first team secured victory in a tight finish, 17 to 15 3-4.
The market endured another day of liquidation with prices generally lower though some stocks such as granger railway shares showed resistance. Copper in London fell to £49 5s spot and £49 7s 6d futures. New York and Boston & Montana saw declines, while Captain Couch's rumored departure from Boston & Montana sent shockwaves through Montana mining investors. Old Dominion hit 1212, Tamarack and Osceola weakened, and Chicago, Burlington & Quincy slid to 66 38. The Boston & Maine declared a $1.50 quarterly dividend, with 3 percent on preferred shares. Sterling rose 1-4, and Pullman Palace Car Company closes its fiscal year, expected to show improved results. Oregon Short Line traded at $9 amid strong earnings prospects. Pinkham.
Shipping news lists arrivals and clearances with numerous British and U S lines. Names include Norwegian Br Vipond Glasgow James Antwerp Fur ness Withy Co St Croix Wike St John N B and more. Tugs William EF Cleary McKinnon Elmwood and barge Jersey Belle are noted along with sail ships Ellis P Rogers and Diamond.
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