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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1896

Page

2

Not a Candidate Ex Mayor Matthews Faces No Campaign

Boston crowds flocked to three political hubs as Gargan weighed a gubernatorial bid for sound money Democrats. Matthews ruled out any nomination while urging Gargan to run, and Williams and the Silver Club pressed for Bryan Williams slate with rallies and a new silver paper planned in Boston. An open letter from socialist candidate O Neil attacks Moran and touts Williams as an honest reformer.

Boston Pemberton Square Thomas J. Gargan Bryan-Sewall- Wiliams Club Tremont Street George Fred Williams Rogers Gargan Timothy ‘W. Coakley Silver Camp Matthews Post Chicago Sound Money’ Democracy Bay State Bryan, Williams and Silver George Fred Willams Silver Club Williams Dedham Nashua Everett Bryan Sewall New York Joseph Dennison Bryan-Willams Club Woburn Philip J. Doherty Frank K. Foster John B. Moran Patrick F. O'Neil Socialist Party O'Neil J. B. Moran Democratic Party W. J.bryan Oil Trust Whiskey Trust Sugar Trust Railroad Electric Light and Power Companies Telephone House of Rothschild Belmont, Morgan Cleveland & Co Republican Party Mr. Moran Standard Oil

Everett resident credits Doan's Kidney Pills for relief

Mr N Warren Putnam of 131 Bow Street Everett describes long standing kidney and back pain with nocturnal urination. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Burwell's Pharmacy in Park Square Boston he reports relief, better sleep, and urges others to try the medicine. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole US agent.

Boston Everett N. Warren Putnam Bow St Toan Burwell’s Park Square Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

Portraits of Count Zubof End in Tragic Passage

Lipman known as Count Zubof to be buried by Hebrew charity group after his romance with Miss Evelyn Peddie ends in a fatal voyage. The Count pursued the Germantown couple’s circle including G Stuart Harris and his wife, meeting Miss Peddie at the Waldorf. The engagement plans unravel as the trio sail aboard the New York where the Count is arrested.

New York Roman_ Ivano+vitch Lipman Count Zubof Zubof Europe Evelyn H. Peddie Mary H. Peddie Germantown Penn Peddie G. Stuart Harris Philadelphia Waldorf Harris Miss Peddie New York Journal Boston Post The New York World POST

Notable City Event Attracts 700 Guests

The article notes a large city gathering with an estimated seven hundred attendees. Details on the event are sparse but indicate significant local interest and attendance.

Pigeon News Jokes Pass Through Boston Phone Lines

The Post's carrier pigeon becomes a comic obsession as callers at Young's Parker House and city offices repeatedly ask if the ancient bird has arrived with news from Liverpool. A lunching radio of ring tones and rapid asks shows the town's playful nerves and the city editor's amused pace.

Young's Parker’s Post Liverpool Boston Robinson Parker House

Letter from Patrick F O Neil sparks political chatter

In Charlestown and Boston politics stir as letters and remarks surface. Patrick F O Neil of 193 Medford Street complains that no one will believe or honor him. The Honorable Charles J Noyes plans to run for clerk next session amid opposition rumors. Arthur Spring and Clerk Sleeper may also seek office, with a crowded Republican field shaping in the third councillor district including Sen Maccabe ex-Sen Swallow Sen Reed and Col E C Benton.

Patrick F. O’neil Medford Street Charlestown Moran Post Charles J. Noyes Massachusetts House Maccabe Boston Swallow Reed Framingham E. C. Benton

Democratic map claims 330 electoral votes in campaign document

The Democratic congressional committee issued a map showing all states with electoral votes and a letter explaining it. The note claims free silver will carry all states south and west of Pennsylvania totaling 330 votes. New England New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania totaling 117 votes are listed as doubtful.

Washington Democratic Congressional Committee Union Pennsylvania New England New York New Jersey

Herbert Home to Vote in Alabama Governor Race

Secretary of the Navy Herbert traveled from Washington to Alabama to cast his ballot in next Tuesday's state election. He intends to vote for Johnson the Democratic candidate who supports free silver.

Washington Herbert Alabama Johnson

Windsor County Democratic Mass Convention Nominates Officers

A Windsor county mass Democratic convention in White River Junction Vermont nominated county officers with about 160 attendees. John H. Senter of Montpelier urged free silver and support for Bryan and Sewall as resolutions affirmed fidelity to Democratic principles and support for the Chicago national ticket.

White River Junction Windsor County John H. Senter Montpelier United States Bryan Sewall Jefferson Jackson Cleveland Chicago

Pigeon Missing In Everett Night Search For Helens Return

The Post carrier pigeon Helen T. failed to appear by 6 pm at the Everett loft. Mr. A. T. Perry and a Post reporter waited for the bird, a 650 mile prize winner, worried fog may have prevented its release, or it may yet be resting along the coast awaiting dawn.

Servia Post A. T. Perry Everett Helen T Homer Mr. Perry Hawk Bullet

Sewall Rejects Rumor Of Resignation

Arthur Sewall denies rumors he will resign to support Watson. He refuses to comment on Bryan joining the Populist ticket and says Bryan will likely arrive in New York for notification before staying at Sewall's Bath home with Mrs. Bryan.

Bath Arthur Sewall Watson

Pope appoints Sebastien Martinelli as Satolli successor

London July 30 The Pope has appointed Rev. Sebastien Martinelli former general of the Augustine Chausses and brother of the late Cardinal Martinelli as Mer Satolli's successor. The nomination was kept secret even from close aides and its disclosure caused widespread surprise.

London Mer. Satolli Sebastien Martinelli Cardinal Martinelli

Testimonial Plan For Late Comedian John W. Kelly

Friends of the late comedian John W. Kelly met at Clark's Hotel to organize a September Sunday benefit concert for his widow and children. The group formed a committee and set a plan for the event in a city theatre.

John W. Kelly Clark

Ancient visitors depart Old World for home voyage

The English tour group sailed from Boston June 29, reached Liverpool after nine days, and stayed at Hotel Cecil in London. They attended a banquet at New King's Hall with the Prince of Wales and other officials, then performed duties, toured the lake district Ireland Scotland Holland the Rhine Belgium Paris Switzerland and South of England resorts before beginning the return voyage on July 25.

Boston Liverpool Londom Hotel Cecil England New King’s Hall Prince of Wales Walker London Lake District Ireland Scotland Lakes Holland Rhine Belgium Paris Switzerland

Delegation from Knoxville Presses on Major McKinley

About five hundred delegates from Knoxville Penn call on Major McKinley. John P. Eberhart introduces. McKinley defends a sound stable currency and tariff protection, condemns depreciated currency, notes currency like gold, and urges electoral action to shape laws. Also present are Downing of the National Republican League Goodnow of Minnesota and Whitman of Boston.

Canton Knoxville Penn Major McKinley John P. Eberhart Republican Party Daniel Webster Congress United States Downing National Republican League Chicago John F. Goodnow Minnesota Minneapolis Baseball Association William Whitman Boston

Veterans Form Nonpartisan Union to Back Sound Money

A meeting at the Murray Hill Hotel assembled Union veterans led by General Sickles to create a nonpartisan Veterans Association supporting McKinley and sound money. Attendees included General Porter and Colonel Dudley with letters from several generals and politicians pledging support for the Republican ticket.

New York Daniel E. Sickles L. Edwin Dudley Veterans’ National Committee Murray Hill Hotel McKinley Sickles Horace Porter Charles R. Brayton James 8. Negley C. H. T. Collis S. C. Warrimer Dudley Porter Veterans’ Association Selden Connor Sigel Elijah A. Morse Alfred S. Roe United States Redfield Proctor Hall E. M. Edwards Maxwell Woodhull Allan Rutherford Foster John ©. Robinson W. F. Draper Harry White Oliver O. Howard H. H. Wells Virginia John P. Nicholson New York County United States Pension Cleveland

Old Orchard Excursion From Boston at $1.50 Round Trip

The Boston and Maine railway offers an Old Orchard excursion on Tuesday August 4 from Boston Union Station at 8 am for $1.50 round trip. Tickets are sold at 322 Washington Street city ticket office and the sale ends at 5 pm.

Old Orchard Boston & Maine Railroad Boston Boston Union Station City Washington Street

Reading Express Collision At Bridgeton Killing Engineer

A Reading railroad express struck a West Jersey excursion train at a crossing near Bridgeton and Salem New Jersey, killing the Reading engineer and fatally injuring the fireman. The wreck caused numerous deaths and injuries, with relief efforts by Philadelphia surgeons and local volunteers. The widow of the Reading engineer died from shock after learning of the accident.

Bridgeton N. J Salem Reading Philadelphia William Thurlow Camden & Atlantic John Greiner West Jersey

Bridgeton in Mourning After Atlantic City Railroad Horror

Bridgeton, N J reports a railway disaster near Atlantic City with over forty killed including Mr and Mrs Richard Trenchard brother of the county clerk H F Pell Frederick Cheney Philip H Goldsmith and William H Souder and his wife. A long list of injured has been received as the city mourns.

Bridgeton N. J Atlantic City Richard Trenchard H. F. Pell Frederick Cheney

Lynn Lasters Rally Against Plant Company Lockout

Indignation meeting in Lasters Hall of Lynn hears Rev J B Johnson letter calling for justice as W L Ramsdell, J F Tobin, Henry J Abrahams and others condemn Thomas G Plant Company for discharging 100 workers who remained in Lasters Union. Speakers pledge community support and labor solidarity amid capital disputes.

Lynn Lasters Thomas G. Plant Company Walter L. Ramsdell Tillman B. Johnson Ramsdell Toilor Mr. Plant Plant Shoe Company Plant Jamaica Plain Henry J. Abrahams Boston Cigarmakers’ Union Boston American Federation of Labor John F. Tobin National Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union John D. Cowper Carpenters’ Organization

Non-Union Men Stoned in Lynn Lockout Clash

At the Thomas G. Plant Company shop in Lynn three men were arrested for disorderly conduct after a lockout dispute. John Tufts Eddie Gallagher and James T McNally were taken to the police station as stones were hurled at workers leaving the factory under a city marshal’s promise of no departures for replacement labor.

Marshal Wells Inspector Wells John Tufts Tufts Eddie Gallagher James T. McNally Russell Gallagher McNally

Tragedy near Hogg's Bridge roxbury railroad death

An unknown 26 year old laborer was struck and killed by a outbound freight train of the New York, New Haven Hartford near Hogg's bridge Roxbury at 8 20 pm. The man wore a black coat blue overalls and a red sweater, stood about 5 feet 8 inches, weighed 160 pounds, and had a small black mustache. His body was taken to City Hospital morgue and Medical Examiner Draper notified.

New York, New Haven & Hartford Hogg’s Bridge Roxbury City Hospital Draper

Popular Young Man Corrigan Expires In Hyde Park Funeral

Lawrence P. Corrigan 37 son of late contractor John Corrigan died recently. His funeral from the Church of the Most Precious Blood featured a solemn high mass by Rev. George A. Lyons. Pallbearers included John J. Cantwell Francis H. Houston Charles F. Stack John W. Foley Michael Fahey and William Ahern. Interment followed at Calvary with a large funeral procession and numerous floral tributes.

Lawrence P. Corrigan Hyde Park Church of the Most Precious Blood George A. Lyons John J. Cantwell Francis H. Houston Charles F. Stack John W. Foley Michael Fahey William Ahern John Corrigan Calvary

Highwayman Captured After Rooftop Chase

William H. Harris, an alleged highwayman, was overhauled on the roof of a house in Fruit Street Court after a long chase and locked up at Joy Street station last night. He was identified by victim Frank Smith of 57 North Russell Street.

William H. Harris Fruit Street Court Joy Street Frank Smith North Russell Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Gargan Herbert Home Secretary of the Navy Servie Satolli Kelly Hood Knoxville, Pet Major Veterans and Sound Money Atlantic City Hospital Mississippi Avenue James W. Hoyt Department of Public Safety Philadelphia Medical Emergency Corps Inn Hospital Edward Farr Rev. J. B Jonnson Lynn Lasters W. L. Ramsdell J. F. Tobin MR. Johnson First Baptist Church Joseph Breck North Market St A. W. Whee & le Manufacturers Hanover St American House Tobin Daniel Sullivan Chelsea Street Everett Street OLD Guard Meeting Old Guard Vicinity Eugene Sheehy P. P Bruree County Limerick American Wringer Company Broadway Extension Cornhill Wilson Bros Tremont Row Littlefield—Tamagne Reaxbury C. L. Page Dudle Street Samuel H. Littlenel Annie Tamagne Bogton Nolan John An Les Street Ervices St. Francis de Sales Providence Stephen Henry Nolan Portland Street J. Newman & Sons
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