Democratic nomination contest and journalistic phase
The article discusses the Democratic nomination battle with emphasis on the press. It notes The Post’s support for Cleveland, arguing three reasons for the paper’s stance and framing leadership as guiding the party toward a Cleveland victory in Massachusetts and nationally.
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Tomtom
Russil
Cleveland
Hin
the Post
Post
Massachusetts
New England
Indict Wreckers of Maverick Bank Now, Says Public
A call voices for prompt indictments against Maverick Bank wreckers. It argues against immunity, urges use of Massachusetts grand jury, and demands swift action by legal talent to hold accused officers to account. The public expects decisive steps and timely proceedings.
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Maverick
Massachusetts
Questionable features in a Boston Journal attack
The Boston Journal’s claim that Democrats add to legislative questionable features is challenged. Horace K. Ossorn, at the Middlesex Club dinner, says Democrats did not contribute that objectionable feature, calling out a lobbyist recently disbarred for corrupt practices welcomed by Republican leaders.
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The
Boston Journal
Horace K. Ossorn
Middlesex Club
Objectionable Features of Legislation Opposition Speech
A concise report notes the critique of Democratic policy emphasis, labeling several provisions as objectionable. It highlights calls for revision and strategic opposition by party leaders and critics.
A Modest Little Contract for Democratic Gains
A political note asserts GroveER Cleveland is a near certainty for the nomination. The New York World will carry New York State for the Democratic nominee, and the Post pledges to help win Massachusetts for Cleveland. Republicans are urged to shift efforts to truly doubtful states.
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Groveer Cleveland
New York World
New York State
New Post
Massachusetts
Cleveland
The Cleveland Flood in Chicago Politics
The Cleveland sentiment is described as a rising flood submerging opposition. Delegations show a strong Democratic momentum in Chicago, with no clear rallying point for rivals. The piece portrays a nationwide push toward Cleveland-backed choices as the trend strengthens daily.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Two Pictures Show Party Machine and Honest Candidate
In Minneapolis a high-salaried federal official heads 130 delegates in a campaign to pack a party convention, directing from a White House telegraph link. In Gray Gables, President Cleveland avoids scheming, uniting rising calls from across the country for him to be the people’s candidate. The nation watches the clash between machine politics and principled restraint.
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Minneapolis
White House
Gray Gables
Chicago
Cleveland
Assembly of the National Democracy
A Welcome Awakening in Suffolk City Government
Aldermen heated by the Suffolk grand jury report on the Insane Hospital and related institutions, and by the Mayor’s remarks, may finally push needed reforms. Persistent talk must give way to action to relieve overcrowded, unhealthy conditions for the poor lunatics.
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Suffolk Grand Jury
Insane Hospital
Lewis
Pressuring silence over extortion in Boston papers
The writer asks two pointed questions about gas stock and West End securities given to Boston newspaper managers and stockholders to secure silence regarding a monopoly’s extortion. It notes it is unlikely anyone will answer honestly, but claims public interest in those disclosures.
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Boston
West End
Make It Unanimous Democrats Call for First Ballot Support
The text urges Democrats who went to Chicago to back a unanimous nomination for Cleveland on the first ballot. It argues Cleveland is the convention’s chosen candidate and that continued opposition only serves political sport.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Cleveland Emerges as Unanimous Democratic Nominee
The speaker notes that the party will rally behind Cleveland with genuine enthusiasm, recognizing his authority and support. He asserts Cleveland was the Democratic choice even before delegates to Chicago were elected and urges unanimous nomination to avoid regret.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Somerville Journal Jubilee Issue Praised
The Somerville Journal celebrates the city semi centennial with a striking jubilee edition. Illustrations and letter press chronicle the event, and the memorial issue reflects prompt, wide awake journalism by the paper's managers.
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Somerville Journal
Massachusetts
Cleveland era chatter fills Capitol with political bets
The column notes diners and factions around President Cleveland and Governor Russell. It mentions Sullivan backing Cleveland, the imminent convention, 72 Washington correspondents departing for it, Hiscock’s March term end, Democratic New York Legislature, and a satirical jab at Colonel Elliott Shepard. It closes reflecting on public sympathy and human nature.
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Frank Hiscock
New York
Hiscock
Harrison
Political Satires and Quips From a New York Column
A collection of sharp political quips and humorous lines satirizing Harrison era politics. The excerpts mock convention pledges, campaign props, racial stereotypes, and public figures, peppered with jests about New York sentiment and a comic exchange on marriage near graves.
Commencement Exercises at New England Conservatory
The New England Conservatory of Music held graduation ceremonies at Tremont Temple. Galleries were filled as graduating students occupied the stage. Part I featured an orchestral concert conducted by Emil Mohr with assisting pupils. Part II included a trustees president R H Dana address and diploma awards by the director.
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New England Conservatory of Music
Tremont Temple
Emil Mohr
Board of Trustees
R. H. Dana
Georgietta to Be Towed to Boston From Vineyard Haven
Divers examined the schooner Georgietta at Vineyard Haven. The keel and stem are chafed and broken, the bottom damaged, but the leak is greatly diminished. She will likely be towed to Boston with a steam pump aboard.
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Vineyard Haven
Georgietta
Boston
Engaged Dorchester Designer and Local Notables Highlight Hub News
The Boston scene centers on Elisha B. Bird announcing his engagement to Edith Johnson of Dorchester, while Dorchester figures include Dr. Gavin with a large antique relic collection and Miss Mary Allen promoting physical culture. Notables like ex-Mayor O'Brien aid police matrons reform, and local buyers George W. Leavitt and Sherman Hoar are noted for influence and generosity.
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Elisha B. Bird
Dorchester
Santa Barbara
Bird
Post
Edith Johnson
Mary Allen
St. Botolph Street
Bath Department
Alhambra
Boston
Women of the Hub
O’brien
Hall of the Women’s Press Club
John M. Woods
Sherman Hoar
Congress
Hoar
George W. Leavitt
New England
Pembroke
Notable Newport Visitors and Local Changes
Rear Admiral S. B. Luce returns to Newport. Rev. James F. Clark of New Bedford takes a four month leave to spend in California. Mr. and Mrs. John Jacob Astor set to arrive in Newport in July from Rhinebeck. Dr. H. A. Lamb of Portland lies near death after a long battle with grip illness. Dr. Henry A. Kelley of Portland has an offer from Harvard College dean to teach Harvard Dental School. Mrs. Ogden Codman of Boston and George W. Wales of Boston are among new Newport arrivals. J. Franklin Waters of Newport resigns post office job to join the Providence to Boston railway mail service.
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S. B. Luce
Newport
James F. Clark
New Bedford
California
John Jacob Astor
Rhinebeck-on-the-Hudson
H. A. Lamb
Portland
Henry A. Kelley
Harvard College
Harvard Dental School
Ogden Codman
Boston
George W. Wales
Yznaga Court
J. Franklin Waters
R. I
Providence
Wall Street Speculator Byrnes Shows Big Profit
Superintendent Byrnes of the New York police force is said to have made $84,000 in a single Wall Street deal despite prior reverses. Whitelaw Reid descends from Scotch ancestry through Marian Whitelaw Ronalds, with a direct Ronalds lineage. Senator Wolcott of Colorado prepares a caustic Senate speech denouncing civil service reform gaps allowing many officeholders at the Minneapolis convention. Old Hutch, famed for Chicago grain ups and downs, plans a New York restaurant to launch a rates war after running a Chicago club for Board of Trade meals.
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Byrnes
New York
Wall Street
Whitelaw Reid
Marian Whitelaw Ronalds
Ronald
Wolcott
Colorado
Senate
Minneapolis
Old Hutch
Chicago
Board of Trade
About the Silver Plank
A letter to the editor argues that coinage policy should not be decided by party platforms or rushed debate. It recalls silver's rise in twenty five years and argues against using the 30 year old standard, warning it could disrupt prices and contracts. The writer calls for nonpartisan study by wise national leaders from Congress.
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Congress
McKinley
Chicago
Indianapolis
Globe Theatre Tolanthe Season Cooled to 70 Degrees
Visitors enjoy steady comfort as hot waves ease with a new cooling process keeping the theatre at about 70 degrees. If temperatures rise again, proprietor Mr. Dixey promises a clear benefit to a charity named by Mayor Matthews.
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Globe Theatre
Mercury
Carney Hospital Fund Grows as Subscriptions Pile In
The Carney Hospital fund in the Post reaches 435 dollars and 15 cents as supporters push for 10,000 dollars. Letters from A Shuman Rabbi Lasker and others praise the hospital’s care. Bishop Healy contributes 100 dollars via the Pilot, with 27 more 100 dollar opportunities remaining. Additional smaller gifts follow.
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Carney Hospital
Paine
City Hospital
A. Shuman
Rabbi Raphael Lasker
Post
Patrick Donohue
Pilot
Donahue
Bishop Healy
Portland
Malachi Nolan
Ipswich
Letter Request for Carney Hospital Fund Aid
To the Editor of the Post a request to include the enclosed donation to the Carney Hospital fund is sent on behalf of Julius Eichberg director of the Boston Conservatory of Music at 154 Tremont Street dated June 20.
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Carney Hospital Fund
Julius Eichberg
Boston Conservatory of Music
Tremont Street
Fundraising update for Carney Hospital lists circulated
A letter accompanies $1 for Carney Hospital from L W Griffin of 81 Albany street and 5 Tremont place. Lists circulated by friends and employees of P F Carey furniture with several donors named and amounts noted, including Mr C G Steinheimer of 5 Broad street as Eastern agent. Total totals and names appear across a long ledger-like block from 2459 Washington street Roxbury.
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Carney
P. F. Carey
Washington Street
Broadway
South
Boston
B. J. Trompsom
Cecsvccovss Sceseseh
Baines Pigeigs
Vsccass
Vsccass Cosvesdaecn
PRUNE
Bps
Ieee Udine Vauw Eecesians
Goraougr Ec
B. Honsterger
A. B. Connelly
M. McGue
Wrasse
Sara
Sara Teleleskaeece 200 WE Ron Orelio
William Stirling
William Clancy
Viseisiaveie
Daniel Connors
Isiare
J. F. O’connor
Thomas Tevlen
Elmzabeth
Inglam
Cis Svesweevesescscne
WBS Rouen
Aca
Trboekece
C. G. Steinheimer
Broad Street
George P. Lies & Co
Steinheimer
Ae Eate
L. W. Griffin
Roxbury
P. F. Cary Total
Status of the fund subscriptions list and acknowledgments
A readable old docket shows subscription totals and acknowledgments from numerous donors. Names include Thomas A. Devine, Malachi Nolan, Robert C. Winthrop, Bernard M. Wolf, Julius Eichberg, P. Cary employees, and others. Amounts noted reach into hundreds and thousands, with total subscriptions listed as over $111,250 and a final line noting $350 by John F. Gillespie.
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Thomas A. Devine
Malachi Nolan
Robert C. Winthrop
Bernard M. Wolf
Thomas J. Gargan
H.G. Curtis
Hanley & Casey
P. Kelly & CO
William P. Fowler
Henry F. Naphen
Benoth Israel Sheldering Home
John F. Gillespie
Subscriptions Listed for Clergy and Notables
The Boston Pilot itemizes subscriptions totaling 100 for various clergy including Archbishop Williams Bishop Brady and Rev McQuaid, plus donors such as John R Alley & Sons Jacob Pfaff and Hon William Gaston. Amounts center on 100 per entry with several names obscured or repeated.
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Archbishop Williams
John J. Brady
Healy
Port- Wann
W. P. McQuaid
John R. Alley & Sons
Jacob Pfaff
THE
Boston Pilot
William Gaston
Arthur Astor Carey
Carney Concert Volunteers Sought For Charity Show
The Post reports that many volunteers have offered to take part in the Carney Hospital Fund concert at Music Hall on Thursday evening July 14. The event aims for both financial support and artistic merit, with full program details forthcoming. Communications should be addressed to the Post’s dramatic editor.
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Carney Hospital
Music Hall
Murray Neill Case: Blackmailer in Bow Street Case
London reports Murray Neill alias Thomas Neill, alleged American druggist’s agent, faced Bow Street on blackmail counts. Evidence links handwriting to the prisoner in letters to Dr Harper and to MP William F. Smith, son of the late Sir William Smith, plus a letter to Dr Broadbent. Neill also accused in April of abducted two girls, Alice Marsh and Emma Shrivell, with related crimes.
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London
Murray Neill
Thomas Neill
Bow Street
Harper
Barnstaple
Ferg
Neill
Thomas N. Cream
Alice Marsh
Emma Shrivell
William F. Smith
Strand
William Henry Smith
Treasury
Gill
William F. Sith
Daily Hint From Paris Races Fashion Note
A Paris Herald column describes a race day toilette with a cloth of gold capote trimmed in front with a high green velvet accent. The skirt and body use water-green faille with guipure lace insertions, and the fiche or belt and sleeves feature water-green tulle accents.
Reunion of Kearsarge Veterans in Salem
About twenty five veterans of the United States man of war Kearsarge marked the twenty agnth anniversary of the battle with the Alabama at a Salem reunion. They gathered at Comrade Austin Quimby’s Beckford Street residence and toured historical sites before a fish dinner aboard the lawns. Secretary Martin Hoyt shared reminiscences and plans for the next reunion to be in Portsmouth on June 19, 1893.
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Salem
United States
Kearsarge
Alabama
Austin Quimby
Beckford Street
The
Willows
Martin Hoyt
Portsmouth
N. H
Will of Elizabeth A. Chapman Bequeaths to Local Societies
The Beverly resident Elizabeth A. Chapman leaves $100 to the Beverly Fuel Society, D Dane Street Church, and the Beverly Seaman's Widow and Orphans' Friend Society. After minor bequests, the residue goes to the Old Ladies' Home Society of Beverly.
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SaLem
Elizabeth A. Chapman
Beverly
Beverly Fuel Society
Dane Street Church
Beverly Seaman’s Widow and Orphans’ Friend Society
Old Ladies’ Home Society of
Roses and Strawberries Exhibit at Horticultural Hall
The Horticultural Society announces a free public exhibition of roses and straw berries at Horticultural Hall on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Open to the public at 1 o'clock Wednesday.
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Horticultural Hall
McKinley Arrives at White House for Nomination Dinner
Governor McKinley arrived in Washington to notify President McKinley of his renomination. About 200 guests gathered in the East Room as the committee presented the news, the President accepted with thanks, and a luncheon followed in the State dining room.
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White House
Wasa Hindon
McKinley
Ohio
Foster
National Republican Convention
Elliott F. Shepard
New York
United States
Washington
Reid
East Boston Seeks Lower Gas Rates Hearing Set
East Boston Citizens' Trade Association met with Judge Campbell presiding. J H Cline said a hearing before the gas commissioners is set for June 27 on a petition to force the East Boston Gas Company to cut rates. Thomas F Doherty will read a statement at the hearing. An excursion down the harbor for members and their ladies was approved.
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East Boston
East Boston Carriage Crash Hits Railroad Gates
Two women driving Dr. Perry's carriage on Bennington Street last night crashed through the Grand Junction railroad gates. The carriage was wrecked but the occupants escaped injury and refused to give their names.
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Dr. Perry
Bennington Street
Boston
Grand Junction Railroad
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