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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1896

Page

5

Debs Here at Faneuil Hall Praises Labor and Reform

Eugene Victor Debs, president of the American Railway Union, was greeted by a large Boston crowd at Faneuil Hall after a reception at Park Square. He denounced monopolies, defended strikes, urged voting for principle, and predicted a dawn for labor as he criticized Cleveland and party politics. Debs planned to leave Boston Tuesday.

Eugene Victor Debs American Railway Union Faneuil Hall Boston Park Square American Railroad Union United States Hotel Debs National Brass Band of Woburn William W. Knox American Brotherhood of Railroad Employees H. N. Casson Lynn Knox Mr. Debs Supreme Court Pullman Ill Chicago Cleveland Wendell Phillips Lalender Post McKinley Hanna Teller Free Silver

Three Houses Struck by Lightning in Connecticut Storm

A thunderstorm in Waterbury damages Patrick Grady's Walcott road home with a torn roof and a small blaze quickly put out. Thomas Tobin on the top floor is stunned. Derwin's James street tenement roof is destroyed and shingles hurled sixty feet. Rainfall totals 1.66 inches, damaging roads. In Naugatuck lightning hits Beebe street home and cellars flood.

Waterbury Conn Patrick Grady Walcott Road Thomas Tobin Thomas E. Derwin James Street

Senator's pay prompts call for change in compensation

Washington Star quotes a debate exchange on compensation for U.S. Senators. The critic argues five thousand dollars a year is not living wages and urges reform while affirming belief in the law of compensation.

United States Washington Star

Free coinage fault lines blaze in 1892 debate climate

The text outlines a heated stance on free coinage of silver led by Britain and opposing a US unilateral standard. It cites Democratic party fears of monetary upheaval and potential ruin for industry if the United States moves to silver monometallism. A speaker denies personal motive and warns the convention will reject such changes as disaster.

Germany France Italy Austria Holland Belgium United States Great Britain India British Empire America Democratic Party Republican Party McKinley Sherman South Chicago

First Gold Move in Washington Aims to Shift Silver Tide

Administration Democrats in Washington join W C Whitney to influence Chicago convention delegates. Over two thirds elected will be contacted about their silver or gold leanings. Delegates receive sound money material and will be polled on local and national influence to favor administration gold views.

Washington W. C. Whitney New York Chicago Boston

Diploma Presented Amid Hibernian Old Guard Soiree

Major Thomas O Connor received a framed diploma and a certificate of AOH membership at Northampton Street residence. Prominent Hibernian clansmen and Boston leaders mingled with Old Guard members as speeches hailed O Connor as an unrepentant Fenian rebel amid toasts and songs by division officers and officers of the Hibernian Knights.

Thomas O’connor Old Guard Northampton Street Order of Hibernians O’mathgamhnaigh O’conchabhair O’murchadh O’niall O’h Uigin O’traoighthigh O’croinin McGibin O’cuineagain O’druimthe McBreathneaisgh O'Sui Clan O’donobhain Hibernian Patrick V. O’mahony Boston Peter E. Murphy Joseph Walsh Michael Cunningham Michael J. Reardon Bernard Rooney John Dermody N. J. Drum James J. Wilkinson Michael O'Connor Leibheid O'Mordha Padraig O'Mureadh Seaghain O’cuirteain Risteard McMuirgheasaigh Major O’connor John B. O'Higgins Patrick V. O'Mahony Patrick O’croinin Thomas McCarthy Martin O’sullivan Brookline C. J. Keyes Hibernian Knights Roxbury

A Glimpse of McKinley Ancestry and Republican Roots

A detailed sketch traces the lineage of the Republican nominee for president from James McKinley, an Irish immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania in the 18th century, through William McKinley Sr. and the well known family in Crawford and Columbiana counties. It notes thrifty, industrious traits, Democratic leanings, and theあprolific ancestry including Revolutionary stock, plus the enduring impact of carpenters James and Ephraim McKinley in local towns.

Hannah William James McKinley Ephraim Crawford County Bucyrus James Chatfield Hannah McCreary Thomas McCreary North Bucyrus Lykens Wisconsin Dakota Ogden Ill David Alverdson Williams County O. Murtha Waller O. L. Waller Pullman Agricultural College Washington Milo Waller Free Baptist Pawpaw Mich William McKinley

Weary of Life Benjamin McBride Fails in Suicide Attempt

Benjamin McBride a 23 year old Chicago native was found in the Public Garden unconscious beside a rough on rats package. He was rushed to Emergency Hospital where emetics revived him. Despondent after months of joblessness he had traveled from St Louis to New York and back to the city before attempting self harm. He expressed regret after recovery and hospital staff arranged light duties while he seeks work.

Benjamin McBride McBride Chicago St. Louis New York

Tired of Life Suicide in Jamaica Plain

Patrick Kanefick aged 28 ended his life yesterday afternoon in the Old Laundry House near Perkins street and the Parkway Jamaica Plain by shooting himself in the temple. He left a note for his cousin William Power saying he was discouraged by unemployment and wished to spare others care. A 32 calibre bulldog revolver was used. He had no home and a father in County Cork, Ireland.

Patrick Kanefick Perkins Street Parkway Jamaica Plain Kanefick William Power Parker Street Oe Cottage Bandon County Cork Ireland

Chicago man found in Public Garden after poisoning

Benjamin McBride, a colored resident of Chicago, was found in the Public Garden yesterday morning suffering from a dose of rough on rats. He says he had recently come to the city and took the poison during a personal crisis with the intention of self harm. He is expected to recover.

Benjamin McBride Chicago

Hartlett, Noted Concord Historian, Dies in Bristol

George B. Hartlett, Concord’s famed historian and author of The Concord Guide Book, died last night in Bristol R I where he had stayed recently. Born July 24 1832 in Concord he devoted his life to local history guiding tours and lecturing widely.

Concord Mass George B. Hartlett Bristol R. 1 Bartlett

McKinley Coat of Arms and Motto Not Too Much

The article describes McKinley's heraldic coat of arms featuring a stag trippant on a red shield with the motto Not Too Much. It notes origins in McArtair lineage, a crest with an olive branch, and remarks the heraldry may influence future McKinleys if he becomes President.

M'Kinley Rodwaye McKinley White House

Boston Theatre and Opera News Roundup

The article previews tonight's repertory including Bocaccio at Castle Square with Clara Lane and Lam bertuccio by William Wolff. Eidoloscope exhibitions at the Museum Stage debut tonight after setup. Park Theatre reopens as a continuous vaudeville venue with Meredith’s program and electric fans. Rehearsals continue for The Merry Go Round with new features.

Park Theatre Clara Lane Meredith Boston the Merry-Go-Round Tremont Theatre J. W. Herbert Henry Irving Yvette Guilbert Christie MacDonald

Vice President's Boston Visit Ends With Cape May Trip

In Boston the party planned to tour historical sites with Vice-President Steven son and the Mayor, but heat delayed departure from Vendome after 4 PM. They dined at Brookline Country Club with many public figures before leaving Boston at 3 PM for Cape May where the Vice President and family will spend the summer.

Stevenson Boston Cambridge Country Club Brookline Cape May

Scenic Hoosac Tunnel Route Attracts NEA Attendees

Advertises the Hoosac Tunnel route as the best value for NEA convention travelers in Buffalo. Direct readers to contact J. R. Watson, general passenger agent of Fitchburg Railroad, Boston, Mass., for details.

National Educational Association Buffalo Hoosac Tunnel J. R. Watson Fitchburg Railroad Boston Mass

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