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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1896

Page

2

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Third Convention Platform Sparks Democratic Controversy

The convention denounces the platform as revolutionary and un-Democratic while a committee from each state chaired by Mr. Shelby prepares resolutions. Members include Indiana John R. Wilson Iowa Henry Vollmer Ohio S H Holding Michigan W R Shelby Kentucky George M Davies Missouri L C Krduthoff Wisconsin Vilas and General Bragg Illinois Henry S Robbins. The conference signals broad backing from sound money Democrats for its actions.

Mr. Shelby Indiana John R. Wilson Iowa Henry Vollmer Ohio S. H. Holding Michigan W. R. Shelby Kentucky George M. Davies Missouri L. C. Krduthoff Wisconsin Senator Vilas General Bragg Illinois Henry S. Robbins

Republicans Call For Nonpartisan Union Of Sound Money Democrats

The Chicago conference at Palmer House gathers gold standard Democrats from Kentucky Missouri Iowa Michigan Wisconsin Indiana Nebraska and Ohio to discuss a third ticket and organize sound money leagues. Colonel James O Broadhead of St Louis backs a new ticket while Kentucky leaders push rapid action. A.J. Carroll outlines Kentucky organization plans and a Louisville meeting. The piece argues Republicans should welcome sound money Democrats into a united front to defend national honor and fiscal integrity.

Chicago Gold Standard Democracy Kentucky Missouri Iowa Michigan Wisconsin Indiana Nebraska Ohio Honest Money Democracy Illinois Palmer’ House Sound Money James O. Broadhead St. Louis Switzerland A. J. Carroll Kentucky Assembly Sound Money Organization Fifth Congressional District Louisville Carlisle Henry Watterson Europe John M. Palmer Springfield Iil Democratic Party National Democracy McKinley

Whitney views third ticket as inevitable in sound money row

Ex Secretary William C Whitney says Republican leaders ignore free silver danger and a third ticket by sound money Democrats is likely. He notes Eastern disbelief in the remedy, cites Western and Southern support for free silver, and recalls Chicago as a failed bid to curb the movement while praising unselfish Democratic protest.

Chicago New York William C. Whitney United Press Today

Boston Democratic Club backs Chicago conference for true democracy

At a meeting of the Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts executive committee they voted to send a telegram to the Chicago conference dated July 23 1896. They pledge hearty support to any action for true democracy and sound money signed by Sigourney Butler president and William T Jenney chairman.

Democratic Club J. H. Eckels Chicago Young Men’s Democratic Club of Massachusetts Boston James H. Eckels Benjamin T. Cable Young Men's Democratic Club of Sigourney Butler William T. Jenney

Bankers Seek Remittance Pool In Foreign Credit Talks

New York July 23 The committee of seven from the conference of foreign bankers met at J Pierpont Morgans office but issued no statement. It is known they will supply remitters until commercial bills enter the market. A pool of 1 000 000 pounds is formed and may be raised to 15 000 000 pounds if needed.

New York J. Pierpont Morgamu Supreme Bench Bryan Nebraska Allen Mr.Whitney Governor Hill Smith Chicago McKinley Hobart Providence R. I J. J. Coogan Mathewson Narragansett Pier

Hadlock’s Wife Sues for Divorce in Suffolk Superior Court

Mrs. Alexine H. Hadlock filed a libel suit for divorce from her husband Harvey D. Hadlock after 31 years of marriage. He defended the public airing with a sharp remark about their union, while she declined comment and denounced the case’s publicity as disgraceful.

Alexine H. Hadlock Suffolk Superior Court Harvey D. Hadlock

Dean's Kidney Pills Praised by Everett Resident

An Everett resident Mrs. W. P. Clough of 9 Harley Avenue attests Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her six to eight week backache. She bought them at Burwell Pharmacy and reports lasting pain relief and confidence in the product. Doan's Kidney Pills are sold by all dealers for 50 cents, with Foster Milburn Co. as U S sole agents.

Dean Kidney Wonder Everett W. P. Clough Harley Avenue Burwell Park Square Boston Doan Foster- Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

Populist Conventions Turmoil Ends With Allen Victory

In St Louis the Populist convention reassembled amid heat and disorder. After contested credentials from Cook county and Colorado, the majority seated Taylor delegates while minority claims persisted. Allen of Nebraska won the chair by a large margin, with Bryan supporters celebrating and Allen promising a strong middle-road push against gold standard forces.

ST. Louis Committee On Butler Committee On Credentials Wardell California Illinois Colorado Patterson Kansas Texas Georgia Taylor Cook County Moran Nebraska Denning Virginia Palmer People’s Party Chicago Co. L. Darraw Eugene V. Debs Jerry Simpson Norton Maxwell State Committee of New York City Haite West Virginia Missouri Wisconsin Cole Isaacs Committee On Organization Washburn Massachusetts Cox Committee On Permanent Organization Senator Allen James E. Campion Maine Mississippi Alabama Ohio

Hadlock Divorce Battle Amid Hotel Strains and Threats

A libel suit in New York cites custody of 18 year old Webster Deming Hadlock amid alleged marital strife. Mrs Hadlock left Copley Square Hotel where the couple had stayed since July 15, then returned at 11 pm. Lawyer Harvey D Hadlock, a bulky, idiosyncratic figure linked to Daniel Webster, describes 31 years of allegedly happy domestic relations before August. He lists three homes Bucksport Maine Astor House New York and the Copley Square Hotel in Boston. He began practice in 1868 and is married to Alexine H Goodell of Searsport Maine since 1865.

New York City Brooklyn Hadlock New York Webster Deming Hadlock Copley Square Harvey D. Hadlock Bartlett Bartlett Vs. Bigelow East Cambridge Daniel Webster Bucksport Astor House Boston Alexine H. Goodell Searsport, Me

Bankers Outline Swift Rate Cut Impact on Exchange

The bankers plan to carry through the programme without doubt. The initial effect appeared as a 1-2 cent drop in posted sterling exchange to about 4.88 and 4.5 percent, with reports that no gold will be exported by Saturday's European steamer.

Four hundred Democrats at Minnesota conference favor third ticket

ST PAUL July 23 Four hundred sound money Democrats attended a conference called by Daniel W Lawler Minnesota Democratic national committeeman Several supported McKinley to beat Bryan but a resolution favored nominating a third ticket Lawler Wells McCutcheon and Partridge chosen to attend the Chicago conference Tomorrow eighteen delegates named to a national convention if called

Democrats urged to organize delegates for gold platform

The document calls on party men across counties to secure signatures supporting a gold standard. It urges sound money Democrats to organize and appoint delegates to a State convention to cooperate with Democrats in all States for actions the party and exigencies of the situation may demand.

Philadelphia Chicago Bryan Sewall

Woman from Boston Dies After Drug Overdose Mystery

A Boston woman named Mrs G E Cummings died at County Hospital from drugs after being found unconscious in a Hannah Street hovel near Harlem race track. She was about 36, well dressed, robbed of railroad ticket jewelry and money after drinking with a saloon companion. Suspects Lizzie Johns Alma Rain and Harry Evans held pending investigation.

Chicago G. E. Cummings Boston Hannah Street Harlem Alma Rain Harry Evans

Massachusetts Arbitration Board Notice of August Meeting

Commonwealth of Massachusetts ATE Board to meet August 5 1896 in Room 128 State House Boston to inquire into a building trades dispute arising from a May 4 strike involving Woodbury Leighton McNeil Brothers Soule Son Clark Whitney and other hoisting and portable engineers with threats of a general strike. the board will hear interested parties.

Loston Commonwealth Woodbury, & Leighton McNeil Brothers Soule & Son Clark & Whitney State House Boston Bernard F. Supple

Chelsea Park Loan Defeated in Alderman Vote

Chelsea board rejects Alderman Pratt’s bid for a 10500 loan to build two park inclosures near the Stebbins fountain. Several citizens supported the plan but many said the city cannot afford it. Hoag gave notice of a possible reconsideration next meeting. Captain Swan’s resignation from the police force was accepted.

Chelsea Board of Aldermen Pratt Stebbins Hoag Gould Cheney Rogers Littlefield O'Brien Kane Soley Rowe Norton William R. Swan

On Broadway Fire Alarm Exchange

A brief street dialogue on Broadway where a countryman questions a fire alarm and a policeman explains it, the man criticizing city dwellers for needing the alarm while a burned device is cited as proof of its purpose. The exchange reflects urban concerns about fire safety and public awareness in a candid street scene.

American Wringer Co Advertises Wringers and Sweepers

The American Wringer Company markets wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill in Boston. Repairs are available and delivered at no extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.

American Wringer Company Broadway Extension Cornhill Boston

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