Line of Battle for Boston Ballots in 1896 Race
Massachusetts voters face a heated contest between Bryan and McKinley allies. Party leaders publish hopeful tallies for Bryan Williams in Boston and statewide, with division over Hall and Alderman Barrows. Polls open 6 and close 4. bulletin services promise up-to-date returns from Music Hall and Newspaper Row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Wolcott
Boston
Republican State Committee
Mr. Williams
Williams
Bryan
Fitzgerald
Sears
Ryan
Barrows
Alderman Hall
Hall
Bryan-Sewall- Williams Club
Democratic Party
Prince
McConnell
Palmer
Buckner
Music Hall
American House
Harvard College
Horticultural Hall
Post
Final shot remarks at Institute Hall Cambridge
Frederick H. Jackson the Democratic candidate for Congress spoke at Institute Hall East Cambridge last evening. He was followed by Christopher T. Callahan candidate for Lieutenant-Governor and George A. Perkins candidate for county commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute Hall
East Cambridge
Frederick H. Jackson
Congress
Christopher T. Callahan
George A. Perkins
Weather forecast cautions voters amid mixed Midwest conditions
Washington reports uncertain outlook as a developing low pressure system nearby fuels concerns for Midwest voting areas. Forecasters warn of rain and possible snow or hail in northern Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota with light showers elsewhere, while roads remain variable across states near Springfield NL and surrounding regions.
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Washington
Middle West
Weather Bureau
Central
Iowa
New England
Middle States
South
Mountain States
Mississippi Valley
Kansas
Nebraska
Oregon
Union
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Springfield
Indiana
Illinois
Missouri
Kentucky
United States
Sharps
Vision of Democracy and Finance in a 1890s Campaign
A political speech rails at federal injunctions and court power, urges trial by jury, and links trusts to McKinley. It champions income tax as a Democratic staple, argues for gold and silver as money, and envisions an American financial system free of foreign control, stressing equal ballots for all voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioner
John
Ponce
Jackson
William J. Bryan
United States
Bryan
Congress
Tion
McKinley
Democratic Party
Supreme Court
Lincoln
Dred Scott
India
Argentina Republic
Notable Names in Local Court Records
Charles J. McCormick, John J. Nawn, Michael H. Cleary, and James Warren are listed as individuals connected to recent court filings. The document details their affiliations and potential roles in ongoing civil or criminal matters, with dates and case numbers withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. McCormick
John J. Nawn
Michael H. Cleary
James Warren
Sound Money Women Celebrate Campaign Close at Parker House
The American Woman's Sound Money League held a flag reception at Parker House with about 200 attendees. Mrs. Marion A. McBride presided while Miss Mabelle Anderson sang The Dear Flag and others performed patriotic pieces. Speakers included Mrs. J Sewall Reed Mrs. Julia Ward Howe and Professor Augustus Bedford spoke on the flag's origin and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Woman's Sound Money League
Parker House
Marion A. McBride
League
Mabelle Anderson
Ella Chamberlain
Evelyn Sylvester
J. Sewall Reed
Julia Ward Howe
Florence E. Knowles
Florence E. Barker
Austin Wellington
Lillian Lewis
Augustus Bedford
Women for Silver League Meeting Postponed Indefinitely
The Women’s Non Partisan Silver League meeting set for 2 30 yesterday at 299 Washington Street was postponed indefinitely after male politicians secured the hall. The group formed last week with Mrs Annie T Auerbach as president and Mrs Annie E Rooke as vice president to advocate free silver. The vice president said the women would continue to advocate a silver currency regardless of election results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver League
Washington Street
Annie T. Auerbach
Annie E. Rooke
Post
League
Democratic rallies boost Herman Bird in Cambridge
Several rallies for senatorial candidate Herman Bird were held in Cambridge last night. In Ward 2 three meetings featured Bird statements while additional rallies took place in Ward 4 and Ward 1. Institute Hall in East Cambridge hosted speakers Thomas Riley Francis P Curran and Judge J A Slanker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Herman Bird
Mr. Bird
Institute Hall
East Cambridge
Thomas Riley
Francis P. Curran
J. A. Slanker
West End Club Guests Honor Mr. White with Diamond Ring
About thirty members of the West End Hebrew Educational Club visited Mr. B. White at 64 Leverett Street and presented him a diamond ring for his good work. Speakers included Geiderman Jacob Charack Jacob Barber and J Rubinstein. The guests pledged to support Hon. John F. Fitzgerald in the ninth district race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Hebrew Educational Club
B. White
Leverett Street
Geiderman
Jacob Charack
Jacob Barber
J. Rubinstein
White
John F. Fitzgerald
Hall Hammers Back in Three Dorchester Rallies
Hon. Bordman Hall closed his campaign with open air rallies at Andrews square Dorchester St Johns Catholic Hall and another corner Buggies and Cabot streets. He denounced a scurrilous circular aimed at Catholic voters and urged all citizens to rebuke it at the polls. He praised the Boston Post for discouraging such politics and criticized his opponent’s backers. He recalled Mr Mullen and urged harmony and Democratic loyalty as voters prepare for the great contest. The circular was issued for general distribution last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordman Hall
Andrews Square
Dorchester
St. John’s Catholic Hall
Buggies
Cabot Streets
Hall
Boston Post
John C. Cobb
Boston
Milton
Mullen
Edmund Burke
Open Letter Challenges John A. Ryan Over Political Allegations
Charles W. Cavanagh accuses John A. Ryan and allies of misstatements in a bid for the ninth congressional district. He questions funding, debates, and connections with Walter L. Sears and A P A ism while urging clarifications on past council votes and Back Bay ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth
John F. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Walter L. Sears
A. P. A.-ism
Common Council
Back Gay
North End
Back Bay
Charles W. Cavanagh
Red Noses Cured by Woodbury Remedy in Boston
Red noses and skin imperfections cured by John H. Woodbury at 11 Winter Street Boston. Public notice notes the remedy offered by a local practitioner and cites his address for consultations or purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Woodbury
Winter St
Boston
Tragic Dorchester Crossing Accident Claims Man
A man believed to be Herbert L. Whitcomb of Brockton was killed at the Dorchester avenue crossing of the New York New Haven & Hartford line in South Boston. He stepped between trains and was struck by an inbound and outbound pair. his head and right arm were severed. The body is at Undertaker O'Donnell awaiting medical examiner instructions.
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Dorchester Avenue
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Seventh Street
South
Boston
Herbert L. Whitcomb
Kneeland Street
Saco Lodge of Good Templars
Brockton
New England Happenings and Navy Launch Plans
Edward Moseley a colored man charged with causing the death of motor man Joseph W Starr in Providence is held in 5000 dollar bond and committed to jail. New gunboats Vicksburg and Newport to be launched this month from Bath Iron Works with Navy Department to arrange christening ceremonies with the Mayors of those cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Moseley
Joseph W. Starr
Providence
Vicksburg
Newport
Bath Iron Works
Navy Department
Stockholders Seek Recovery of Funds in Boston Standard Matter
Defunct Boston Standard stockholders press for dissolution reversal to preserve possible claims. Some have traveled to Maine where the firm was incorporated to pursue dissolution, a move opposed by the majority. Lawyers for the majority have already filed proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Standard
Maine
Thief Steals Coats and Belongings at Mechanics Building Fair
A sneak thief entered the coat room at a Mechanics Building food fair and stole about 100 dollars worth of items. Victims include William Possett of 84 Logan Avenue Medford who lost a coat a Rus sia leather pocketbook and tickets. James Donlan Natick lost a blue melton overcoat. James McGarr Natick a black melton overcoat. Frank McGarr Natick a green and yellow bag with Greek and Latin books from Boston College. and Cornelius Sheehan Natick a melton overcoat and jacket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Building
William Possett
Logan Avenue
Medford
James Donlan
Natick
Melton
James McGarr
Frank
Boston College
Cornelius Sheehan
New backs 50 cents claim kidney relief
An old advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills priced at 50 cents a box. Claims promise stronger backs to tackle work, with testimonial from Mr. T. S. Richardson about kidney trouble and Bradbury's pharmacy as a local purchase point in Boston. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is named as sole U.S. agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Boston
T. S. Richardson
Tremont St
Bradbury’s
Washington St
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
President to receive election night updates at White House
On election night the President will hear dispatches from Associated Press and Western Union, with private notes from friends. Cabinet members Olney Carlisle Morton Lamont Wilson will be present. others are voting elsewhere or away. Thurber remains in charge at the White House. Treasury and War officials plan to vote and travel accordingly.
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Washington
White House
United Associated Presses
Western Union Telegraph Company
Cabinet Chamber
Olney
Carlisle
Morton
Lamont
New York
Wilson
Charleston
W. Va
Chicago
Illinois
Hamlin
Massachusetts
Miller
West Virginia
Bowler
Ohio
The
Treasury
Eckels
Morgan
Connecticut
Baldwin
Curtis
Treasury Department
Doe
War Department
Bryan
McAdoo
Navy
Jersey City
Beermoney Arrests In Romulus Matthews Case
Romulus C Matthews visits a friend at 27 Way street and hands Henry Morgan a five dollar bill for beer Morgan returns with four eighty in change Matthews claims Morgan’s wife Christine confiscated it Police arrest the couple and Matthews is held as a witness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romulus C. Matthews
Northempton Street
27 Way Street
Henry Morgan
Morgan
Matthews
Christine
Nelson and Gillett
Station 5
Fatal Electric Panic In Newark Car Crash Tragedy
Twenty Italian passengers on an electric car on Mt Prospect avenue fled in panic as police say a battery flash triggered the incident. One man died from a broken neck and another from a fractured skull. Three others were badly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Mt. Prospect Avenue
My Clothier's Election Returns Tonight
Quick election returns will be displayed tonight across the country by Mr. Wolf of Massachusetts Clothing Company. Telegraph lines and operators are in place with Western Union and Postal Telegraph. Riley Bros. will project returns by stereopticon on a twenty foot canvas outside the building at Hanover and Portland streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf
Massachusetts Clothing Company
Western Union
Postal
Messrs
Riley Bros
Hanover
Portland
Clothier
Extra train service on election night from Boston
The New York New Haven Hartford railroad announces extra train service for election night Wednesday Nov 4. Providence division serves Mt Hope and Mansfield area at 12 20 a m Dedham and West Roxbury at 12 35 a m Plymouth division serves Mayflower Park Campella East Braintree Cohasset and South Braintree areas with departures around 12 30 to 12 40 a m.
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Boston
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Providence Division
Mt. Hope and Way
Mansfield
Dedham and Way
West Roxbury
Plymouth
Mayflower Park and Way
Campella
East Braintree
Cohasset
South Braintree
Alleged moonshines held in federal arraignment
W. H. Blair alias George Grown and Thomas Doone were arraigned before US Commissioner Fiske on charges of conducting an illicit distillery. Both were held for the grand jury. A nearby exchange about Nixey's big birthday party appears in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Blair
George Grown
Thomas Doone
United States
Fiske
Enameline Leads Global Stove Polish Usage
The statement notes ENAMELINE surpasses all other stove polishes in worldwide usage by more than double, signaling its dominance in the market.
Pattern for a Dime Dress Basque with Lace and Voile Details
A new dress pattern described in rich black peau-de-soie with a two piece basque jacket and full flare back. Features include a high Medici collar, jet trim, gigot sleeves with lace, a wide lace trim, and a white chiffon bow. Pattern No 6855 offered in bust sizes 32 to 42 inches, requires 2 3/4 yards of 44 inch material for medium size. Orders sent to New York with a few days delay.
Boiling Market Buoyant as Stocks Rally After Election News
A lively trading day with a buoyant stock market from open to close. Gas stocks led gains with Bay State Gas rising to 9 1 2 and United Gas advancing. Bay State Gas volume exceeded 23,000 shares. Pioneer Mining rose while directors reappointed officials. F. S. Mead & Co. forecast a Republican victory boosting national prosperity. Pinkham reports leadership changes at Boston & Cripple Creek Gold Mining and notes new veins and strong treasury funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tobacco
Chicago Gas
Iron and Steel
Grangers
Hornblower & Weeks
Clement, Parker & Co
Hayden, Stone & Co
Pearmain & Brooks
New York
London
Bay State
Bay State Gas
United Gas 5S
Bay State Gas Combination
Brookline
Thomas W. Lawson
Addicks
Mr. Lawson
Bordman Hall
Boston
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Del
Pioneer Mining
Gross
Cox
Pioneer
F. S. Mead & Co
Republican Party
Boston & Cripple Creek Gold Mining Company
Scott
Bodfish
Victor
Cripple Creek
Pinkham
Boston Stock Exchange Bond Market Report
Official report lists daily high and low prices and closing figures for bonds at the Boston Stock Exchange on November 2, detailing bid and asked prices for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
B & N Bs
Erie Tel
Fire in Roxbury Yard Damages Pitch Barrels
Engine 12 rushed to the Star Brewing Company yard on Shirley Street Roxbury last night where burning pitch barrels owned by Jenkins Bros. & Co. caused $30 damage. Separately burglars stole 1000 cigars worth $70 from Fuller's South Boston Express wagons. Inspectors Whitman Shields and Bogan arrested Owen Kirke, 30, a seaman, for alleged theft of clothing worth $136 from Shuman & Co. on Oct 7. Elmira Field, 53, of Everett, was arrested by Inspectors Abbott and Bogan on a shoplifting charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Brewing Company
Shirley Street
Roxbury
Jenkins Bros. & Co
Pavers
Fuller
South Boston Express
Whitman, Shields and Bogan
Owen Kirke
Shuman & Co
Elmira Field
Everett
Abbott and Bogan
Montreal lawyer dies after carbolic acid crisis
Marc Ethier a Montreal lawyer died at Notre Dame Hospital from carbolic acid taken in a personal crisis. The report notes his death occurred yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marc Ethier
Montreal
Notre Dame Hospital
Franklin House
Man'stee
Mich
Albert D. Powers
Cuban Relief Bureau
Chicago
Union City
Tenn
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Bay State Republcans
Hugh Devine
Robert Cox
Thomas J. Kenney
Fred 8. Gore
P. J. Larkin
John H. Ryan
Ambrose Woods
Thomas Me Dwyer
John P. Riley
William T. Shea
Daniel J. Slattery
James H. Doyle
Will Williams
Alland Bros
Mor
Alland
Padeur and
ARS of Pom
John A. Ryan
South Bough
Clothiers
Nixey’s
Espn
Pattern Department
Yosi
Boston Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Melkinley
Corey, Milliken & CO
Mankers and Brokers
Vk Tin Ey Si
Railroads
Boston & Albany
Boston & Lowell
Boston & Maine
Asby
Nh&h
Cal & Es
Osceola
Pullman
U S Rubber
Westing
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Wilson W. Fay & Co
Tate Street
Altham International Motor
Geyser Mining
60 & CO
Swift
Swift & Co
Batopilas
Catalpa
Boston & Cripple Creek
Enor
Boston & Battle Mountain
Colorado
Colorado Mining
Stock Exchange
Denver
EB. C. Davis & Co
Anaconda
Bangkok
Garfield Grous
Golden Fleece
Gold & Globe
Insley
Isabella
Jefferson
Lincoln Boy
Mollie Gibson
Mt. Rosa
Eran Ag
New Zealand
Puritan
Ladys Alamo
Argentum
Cy C
Jack Potey
Sacramento
Union Gold
Work
NEW York Stock Sales
Brunswick
Canada
Delaware & Hudson
del, Lack & West
Kansas &Texas
Lake Shore
Lead Trust
Long Island
Louisville
Ceee
Northern Pacific
Coeve
Northwestern
Oregon Improvement
Oregon Navigation Co
Pacific Mail
Pee Dee & Evans
Rock Island
St Paul
St Paul & Omaha
Sugar Tenn Coal & Iron
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
U P
den & Gulf
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Thy
Wisconsin Central
Southern Railway
Gullieni
Madagascar
Paris
Gatschina
St. Petersburg
Dr. Boll
Edward Hayes, Sons & 60
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