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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1896
Page
5
A sweltering summer day in Boston pushed temperatures from 72 at dawn to a peak around 87 by early afternoon, with humid air making everyone miserable. A street thermometer was insulted by a boy who dropped ice into the bulb, while observers warned that the heat would ease only late in the day.
The Democratic National Committee heard seating contests including Illinois and Colorado. Illinois factions fought over representation as blows occurred outside, while Colorado delegates were seated earlier by ex Governor Waite. Temporary officers were chosen as party divisions surfaced over Bryan Sewall support and silver party strategy.
Delegates split on Bryan as J W Casty and J S Coxey back middle-of-the-road plan. Coxey joins the resolutions committee and Texas leads a push for a straight Populist ticket. Bryan backers claim solid support, with estimates of at least a portion of the 1353 votes and Sewall opposition among some Bryan friends. General Weaver and Senator Allen endorse Bryan’s Populist stance and expect his nomination on the party platform.
Secretary Olney has gone to Gray Gables at the request of President Cleveland. Assistant Secretary Hamlin has followed, signaling a possible proclamation.
In St Louis on July 21 delegates consider adopting the Chicago platform with modifications to suit Populist views. A strong push for an independent platform and Bryan nomination is also anticipated, signaling a split in strategy.
Judge John W. Corcoran chairman of the Democratic State committee prepares for a roughly six week voyage to Europe. He aims to sail in the first week of August and conduct business in England part of the time. He seeks rest after the Chicago convention and hopes to return for the state convention near late September.
Former Water Commissioner Philip J Doherty declares he is not a candidate for senator from the second district denying reports he would run as a free silver candidate.
General Daniel E. Sickles announces he will not support Bryan and Sewall, signaling a political stance ahead of the election with key party implications.
Major McKinley visited Camp Moses Cleveland with troops and the Ohio National Guard. He conferred with Senator Hawley and Governor Bushnell, met Governor Coffin of Connecticut, and dined with Hawley at the Hanna residence. Senator Sherman arrived for talks on opening the campaign amid widespread farmer silver sentiment.
William J. Bryan received a rousing crowd in Omaha Nebraska as he arrived at the depot. He spoke from a speakers stand at Douglas and Fifteenth streets complimenting opponents and insisting on honesty of purpose in the campaign with Major McKinley.
The ship Herbert Fuller reveals a brutal multi murder aboard during a lumber freight voyage. Victims include the captain, his wife, and the second mate with axe blows. Suspicions center on a sailor named Bram as authorities and witnesses describe scenes, motives, and investigations led by Consul-General Ingraham.
Monks, a passenger, says he heard one scream in the night and learned of Captain Nash, his wife, and the second officer’s murder from the first mate. He assumed command, steered the vessel to port, and, before police interrogation, questioned crew who denied knowledge of the tragedy.
Captain Charles I. Nash of the bark Herbert E. Fuller and his wife were killed at sea. Nash, 40, native of Harrington, son of shipbuilder Alonzo Nash who died in ves sel construction, and brother of Tufts athlete Henry Nash. Mrs Nash, also Harrington native, was Judson Ray’s daughter and Irving Ray’s sister.
Lester Monks aided the Fuller crew after the triple murder discovery and demonstrated competence in directing the sailing of the vessel.
Frank H. Monks, father of Lester H. Monks, attends the Chamber of Commerce to hear news via telegram that the Herbert Fuller has arrived at Halifax. The message says Come at once and implies the crew may be detained awaiting authorities. Monks trusted Captain Nash’s ability, learned he was from Harrington Maine, and had strong Maine sailing lineage.
At Swan & Son New York offices it was learned the mate on the Herbert Fuller was shipped at Boston on July 8 for Rosario. Captain Nash, brother of the murdered captain, was greatly moved by the news. Halifax embalmment orders were sent for his brother and his wife, to be forwarded to Harrington Maine. Swan and John Swan left for Halifax to arrange a new captain in New York.
Police under United States consul general instruction block all communication with Lester Monks. He remains under guard in Chief Sullivan's office, awaiting further inquiry into the shipboard killings. Monks recalls waking to a woman’s cry and confronting the first mate over a man’s body and severed hands amid an axe attack.
Lester H. Monks of Brookline, Harvard sophomore, sails on the barkentine Herbert Fuller for a year abroad for health. Father F. H. Monks, treasurer of Paul Steam System Co., resides in Longwood. Lester 20, left for Halifax with brother, voyage delayed by east winds. ship bound for Rosario then London and Paris.
The article recalls Lester’s passion for yachting and his ownership of a knockabout at Marblehead Neck. Health issues sent him to Europe while his father and Dr. Monks traveled to Halifax. Investigators pursue the case as Lester’s return to Boston awaits the outcome.
Maurice W. Childs of Ellicott & Co. recalled the Medford murder case and said details were not yet available. He described Captain Nash as unquarrelsome and believed the killing was deliberate, noting Nash’s sea life, five years as captain, marriage to his wife who sailed with him, and lack of children.
A telegram from Harrington Me asks for embalming the captain and Mrs Nash but decomposition is too far. Bodies may be sent in sealed caskets to Harrington. It is likely the accused will be tried in Boston. U S Consul General Ingraham was told to hand all involved to U S authorities promptly. Seaman Haggerty, linked to the affair, did not sail with the vessel.
Deputy Superintendents Pierce Hanscom and Captain Donovan head a board to examine twenty four probationary officers after a six month term. The special board meets at 29 Pemberton square at 9 30 a m on the 27th and will report to the superintendent upon completion.
John Wesley Harper former Harper and Brothers executive at Franklin Square died in New York City of heart failure. Born in Brooklyn on March 16 1830, he was 75.
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