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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1896
Page
8
The piece ponders whether William McKinley will be remembered in the public eye after today whether he attends a ceremony at the White House or remains in Canton. It notes his Napoleonic features as a lasting symbol for generations of voters and campaigners throughout the era.
An advertisement touts Woodbury's Facial Soap as pure and best for daily use, claiming it cleanses softens and beautifies the skin. It promotes a 132 page Beauty Book and sample cake for ten cents from John H. Woodbury Dermatological Institute with offices in New York Philadelphia and Chicago.
A tribute to John H. Woodbury praising enduring fame tied to beauty and soap. The writer asserts his lasting prominence in newspapers and public memory regardless of election outcomes.
The figure has drawn attention across the country from coast to mountains, delivering nearly 600 speeches since the gold standard debate, and drawing crowds in major cities. The question remains whether this face will lead the nation or vanish from public view by November 3.
Colonel Albert A. Pope returning from a three week Western tour sees strong cross-country support for gold standard and McKinley. He notes silver sentiment in Pueblo and Denver contrasts with Colorado Springs, Lincoln, and Omaha where gold support dominates. He predicts better business under McKinley and outlines bicycle industry consolidation and a growing good roads movement.
In Bayonne New Jersey on November 2 the self styled Divine Healer Schrader began a healing campaign at Salter’s Casino. Crowds gathered as he touched claimants restoring hearing and easing rheumatic pain. He charges no fee though his assistant accepts small donations. Schrader says he discovered his gift at 18 and travels by faith alone. August Schrader, born July 1871 in Ellisville Wisconsin, is described as 25 years old.
In Omaha a special train carrying John P. Irish of California collided with a freight train near Lincoln. J. M. Tipling, a Lincoln commercial traveler, was killed when he stood on a platform during the crash. Irish had been hired by the Republican committee to follow William Jennings Bryan and speak at Bryan campaign stops. The freight engine was moved to haul Irish's train and service was briefly delayed.
Wheeling residents report Scott Linton shot Dot Gray at Georgetown Ohio after finding her with William Metzger. Linton then shot himself, dying instantly. Gray likely to recover while Metzger is fatally wounded. The incident followed a Sunday night visit to the girl’s parents.
Mrs. Mary Lowe Dickinson received a grand reception in Cotillion Hall with remarks by Dr. Edward Everett Hale and others. Musicians Misses Andrews and Mrs. John O’Neil performed, gatherings included Bunker Hill Chapter D A R members, stock sold valued at 200 dollars, and an informal later reception by Mrs. Charles H. Bond.
In Portland Missouri on November 2 Mrs Roxana A Crane of Forest avenue Woodford's dropped a lamp and her dress caught fire. She was horribly burned and died a few hours later. She was 87 years old.
A lighthearted scene ends with a staged Great Train Robbery spectacle at the Columbia Theatre. Bear handlers and a squad of scouts led by George E. Bartlett march in with wild showmenship while Captain Charles E. Clark and Wild Bert Williams, along with Chief Running Deer and other Native American figures, pose before the crowd.
Tacoma, Nov 2 H O Stubbs a stock company actor at the Ninth Street Theatre received a London cablegram while in Anaconda Mont announcing he has inherited a share of his grandfather estate He was told he would soon receive 216000 dollars as his portion through England documents confirming the claim were sent.
Benjamin H. Tripp, known as the gentleman housebreaker of Boston, pleaded guilty to three complaints at Roxbury District Court. Judge Bolster set $2000 bail per charge for grand jury appearance. Police say strong evidence could prove more breaks, while recovered diamond pins hint at lost jewelry sold for old metal. Tripp remains defiant, joking with guards about his crimes.
Five years after Edward E. Moore died outside Waldoboro Maine the grand jury indicted H C Soule proprietor of a local laundry for manslaughter. He was found dead near the village hotel after a night of drinking and cards with signs of a throat injury. Detectives under County Attorney Hall gathered evidence but its line was not disclosed.
Herbert S. Moore of Somerville escaped yesterday morning from the Charlestown Naval Prison where he served four months of a seven month sentence. He fled while sweeping with a crew near the Chelsea street side of the navy yard. Guards were placed in the Brig for investigation.
The Rev. Loren B. Macdonald of Old First Parish Church Concord hosted the Association Ministers of Cambridge and vicinity. After lunch he read a paper on Demand and Supply in the Religious World, followed by a discussion.
A kerosene heating lamp toppled in T. H. Brewer’s house at 99 Mr. Auburn Street yesterday afternoon starting a brisk fire. Brewer threw the lamp from a window and burned his wrist. damages estimated at $100.
Methodist preachers filled Wesleyan Hall for a wide debate on free coinage of silver with speakers from Boston University Judge Slanker and Populist Gerry Brown taking part. Baptist, Congregational, and Universalist clergy gathered for their monthly services and related discussions.
The Treasury issued a comparative statement showing a deficit of 32.885 million dollars for the first third of the current fiscal year, with October alone at 7.696 million. Receipts totaled 105.458 million, expenditures 138.347 million, and customs receipts led the decline while civil, War, Navy, and interest costs rose.
In South Boston District Court the Flaherty family faced charges over the death of Mrs. Fallon who died after injuries blamed on her brother Michael Flaherty. Prosecutors seek manslaughter, case pushed to Nov 9 with Thomas offering an alibi and the victim’s knowledge noted by neighbors.
Postmaster General Wilson releases figures for the last fiscal year showing inland and foreign mail transportation costs at 49,523,982 dollars, up 1.5 million from the prior year. Alaska mail service expanded to aid miners, while pneumatic tube plans for Philadelphia New York and Boston lag due to high costs. in Boston the city council matter is nearly settled awaiting the Mayor’s signature.
In Middlesex Probate Court East Cambridge Judge Lawton hears a contest over possession of Blanche Thudium a four year old. The mother Mrs George Thudium seeks custody from Mrs Learned with the child previously in Miss Learned care after the mother entered Danvers Insane Asylum three months after Blanche’s birth. Witnesses testify the mother can care for the child and would rear her properly. Judge Lawton reserved decision.
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