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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1896
Page
6
Discussion centers on Mr Manley’s published statement about Mr Reed and its potential impact on Manley’s political future and national committee membership. The return of Mr Allen, Reed’s personal representative, arriving tonight adds to the developments under scrutiny.
The article describes Republican headquarters in St Louis during the convention. McKinley Reed Morton and Allison occupy spaces at the Southern Hotel with elaborate displays, incandescence, bunting, and portraits. It covers contested seating, local maneuvers, and tensions among Morton Platt and McKinley factions, including a New York episode and potential rehearings.
The Allison boom fails to match expectations as convention trains to Iowa for Allison supporters are canceled. A Des Moines shipment of 1000 Allison routers was anticipated. In a Southern hotel lobby, rival presidential factions gather on neutral ground with McKinley and Reed counterfeit busts and Quay imagery prominent in the hospitality space.
Platt supporters cheered as the national committee refused entry to Cruger and Bliss then reversed the decision, giving each of four delegates a half vote. At 1:40 a.m. the committee addressed the thirteenth New York district contest between William Brookfield and General Ansony McKinleyites who claimed regular delegates.
St Louis June 14 Delegates arrived steadily but sentiment remained for McKinley as first choice with no clear second. National committee processed 168 cases, delaying some decisions until credentials after convention. Platt and allies prepared for possible late nominations while conceding a practical victory though not all had their seats. Morton likely to gain most votes though Platt’s group expected to lose about four of twelve.
Ohio headquarters released a statement detailing 168 contested seats with 136 acted on and many cases dismissed or sent to convention. The report notes a strong McKinley influence in New York and other states, with 62 of the rejected claimants aligning with McKinley. It portrays tension and bitterness in debates, and traces McKinley’s rise from private to major and long political career.
Reports detail numerous contested primaries and district races across the states, with McKinley or Webster factions prevailing in most contests. In several states delegates with half votes were admitted, while Lily Whites organizations in South Carolina, Louisiana, and Texas were deemed irregular by the convention committee. Berry, the souvenir donor, is linked to Lincoln's New Salem partnership. one end bears a log cabin inscription and the other a National Republican convention mark from 1896.
A St. Louis dispatch to a New York morning paper reports a secret meeting of colored delegates held yesterday. About 200 negroes attended and the result was described as a stampede for Reed. The event took place in St. Louis.
In Lincoln's Cabin Carthage Ill June 14 Senator Orville K Berry of Carthage, who presided over the Illinois Republican convention, will present to the national convention a carved gavel. The piece is made from a log taken from Abraham Lincoln's New Salem cabin built in 1832.
In Canton Ohio McKinley stays quiet while Hanna battles St Louis over the financial question. He greets arriving friends at the trains and shows visitors the town he calls home. The major is known here as a gentle, reserved figure with few intimate friends amid a sedate, pleasant community.
United States Senator Cullom of Illinois visited Mr. McKinley in Canton after an invitation. They conferred for hours at the McKinley residence. Cullom said the visit was social and that Illinois delegates would largely back McKinley on the first ballot, with a few wavering. He declined to answer about personal candidacy. He departed for Springfield, Illinois, that evening.
The McKinley anti Platt faction from New York arrived by special train in St Louis with about 150 men, a brass band, and escort. Crowds lined the streets with loud cheering while the Milholland group displayed a giant 146,000 signature roll in support of McKinley. Prominent figures included John E Milholland and Colonel Fred Grant.
General Howe, grand marshal of the McKinley parade in St Louis on Wednesday evening, issued his parade orders and announced the staff officers to guide the event.
Division 25 A O H Boston donated 10 toward the Maguire boys murder trial in Omagh jail Ireland. Owen O Loughlin presided as three new members were initiated and eight propositions received. Delegates to Detroit convention expenses ordered paid and 25 donated to Celtic chair at Catholic University. Division 19 Roxbury subscribed 10 and plans a later collection for absentees.
Chelsea churches held Children’s Day services amid rain with large congregations. At Horace Memorial Church a scenic program featured children on a decorated platform and concluded with the distribution of 100 potted plants to attendees.
Edwards Mansfield of Boston writes that the legislature failed to approve a statue for General Butler and rejected free transfers for Boston residents. He urges voters to support representatives at the caucus and polls who will heed the people's voice in November.
Frederick Locker-Lampson recalls a hospital patient who predicts his last illness and asks for a doctor. The servant mishears, noting the man asked for a penny roll. The baker’s delivery arrives with all penny rolls gone, causing a comic misunderstanding.
City of Boston Street Department invites sealed proposals for Audubon Road Telford Macadam construction from Beacon Street through Ivy Street. Proposals due June 19, 1896 at Boston City Hall, with $500 certified check and performance bond. Read aloud at opening. quantities rough. mayor reserves right to reject.
City of Boston Street Department invites sealed proposals to build an addition to the North abutment and extend the centre pier of Cottage Farm Bridge. Proposals due June 18, 1896, at the Superintendent of Streets, City Hall. Include certified check of 200 dollars. bond required for contract performance. City may reject any or all proposals. Boston, June 13, 1896.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts issues a warrant in insolvency against Arthur Lewis baker of Chelsea Suffolk. Debts and property transfer to him are forbidden. Creditors must prove claims and elect assignees at Court of Insolvency in Boston on July 3 at 2 PM. John F. Kelly deputy sheriff messenger.
Suffolk ss Court of Insolvency. Patrick Joyce of Boston mason and contractor seeks discharge. Court to meet June 26 1896 at Boston to show cause. Citation to be published weekly for three weeks in Boston Post and mailed to known creditors seven days before the hearing. Judge John W McKim. Register Elijah George.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts issues a warrant in insolvency against John D. Mack and Frank J. Buxton coowners of the New England Machine Company of Boston. Creditors must prove debts and a meeting to select assignees will be held at the Court of Insolvency in Pemberton Square Boston on June 26, 1896 at 2 PM.
Public auction of Patrick J McGulley to Charles E Wyzanski mortgage property on Alpine street Roxbury Boston described as Lot No 4, 2038 square feet with adjacent passage rights. Sale set for July 11 1896 at 1 PM on premises. $100 cash due from purchaser. mortgagee Charles E Wyzanski present owner of sale mortgage. June 18 1896.
Public auction to foreclose a mortgage on the Hayes lot in Boston Suffolk County Massachusetts dated November 1 1895 recorded Suffolk Deeds Lib 2164 fol 73. Sale to be held Wednesday July 8 1896 at 12 noon. North End Savings Bank trustee by Herbert C Wells. Attorney William C Williamson 15 Pemberton Square Boston. Original plan by H H Moses dated June 25 1889. Two 25 foot sides and a 75 foot street line correlated parcel. Access passage provided through a 1.5 foot strip.
The Muddy Pond Company petition seeks a court decree to dissolve, stating the firm formed in 1887 to own cranberry bogs, with $25,600 capital, fully paid, now terminated with no debts or assets except $100 reserved for costs. Notice is ordered for all interested to appear by the first Monday in August, with publication in the Boston Post.
May L. Sturgeon of Boston petitions the Suffolk Superior Court for a divorce from James M. Sturgeon of New York City. She alleges severe cruelty and failure to provide maintenance, asking for a decree of divorce and such further orders as justice requires, dated May 23, 1896.
Suffolk Is Superior Court Boston May 29 1896 orders the abellant to notify libellee James M Sturgeon of pending libel and to publish the libel and order weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post with last publication at least fourteen days before the first Monday of July and to mail or serve an attested copy to libellee.
Mary A. Lovis of Boston petitions to annul and void a marriage to Charles H. Louis, alleging he was legally bound to Sarah Lovis since 1868 in Maine, making the Pennsylvania ceremony of July 18, 1898 invalid. she prays for declaration of voidness and related orders.
Clerk's Office Boston issues order in a 1896 libel case requiring Charles H. Louis to appear before Suffolk County Court on the first Monday of July. Attested copy of libel and order to be published weekly for three weeks in the Boston Test and mailed to the libellee’s last known address. Attest: Wellington Wells, Asst. Clerk.
Boston streets board orders public hearing on June 23 1896 at 11 am to consider laying out Ellet street from Adams street to Dorchester avenue as a highway with grading and paving under Chapter 828 acts of 1891. Notice to be given and action planned for public convenience. Attest secretary J H Jenkins.
In Boston on June 13 1896 notices state Bennet t Hart as Bennett Hart seek transfer of lic enses to sell intoxicating liquors as Victuallers of the First Class Wholesale Dealers Fourth Class A and Bottlers of the Fifth Class from Beach Street to Tremont Castle and Paul Streets across two to four rooms with stock in cellars. John Hartin Co seeks license transfer from Cambridge Street area to Cambridge Street Avenue with four rooms on the first floor stock in other rooms and cellars. notices signed by clerk Thomas Ryan.
Frances Elisa Webber of Boston seeks a divorce from Wesley Webber after he deserted her in Somerville around September 10, 1890, continuing for over three years, seeking a decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony. Petitioner notes their 1861 Boston marriage and long separation under Superior Court rules.
Clerk Jos. A. Willard orders the libelant to publish and mail an attested copy of the libel and order to Wesley Webber in Suffolk County. Webber must appear before the court in August to show cause why the libel prayer should not be granted, with fourteen days’ notice prior to the first Monday.
Suffolk ss Petitioners represent a majority in interest of Lexington Water Company members, a corporation formed in 1881, seeking dissolution after ceasing business and closing affairs. The petition notes the last publication must occur at least thirty days before the first Monday show cause why the prayer should not be granted. June 11, 1896. Clerk: John Noble.
Frederick A. Carney files for divorce from Clara L. Carney at Boston, alleging marriage in 1878 and desertion around December 1887. The clerk notes notice must be given by July with copies of the libel and order to be served. date of filing May 1896.
Katherine A Manning of Boston files for divorce from Lawrence Manning of unknown residence after over three years of desertion from about March 1893. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Katherine A Millen and such further decrees as justice requires. Date dated May 14, 1896.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Clerk's Office Boston May 15 1896 requires libellant to give notice to libellee Lawrence Manning of pendency of libel and order fourteen days before first Monday of July to show cause why prayer should not be granted Attest Henry Eb. Bellew Asst. Clerk.
Joseph Knecht of Iseston Massachusetts petitions for a divorce from Leopoldine Knecht of Czernowitz Austria. He alleges marriage in New York on May 27 1889 and desertion by Leopoldine around May 15 1802 with over three years of abandonment before filing on June 8 1896. He seeks decree and related relief.
Clerk’s Office Boston June 8 1806 libellant to notify Mbellee Leopoldine Knecht of pendency by attested copy of libel and order to be published in Boston Post before July first Monday. Last known address to be sent by registered letter or served fourteen days prior so she may show cause why libel prayer should not be granted. JOS A WILLARD Clerk Attest INgTON WELLS Aset Clerks
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