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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1896
Page
4
The public delivered a sweeping rebuke to free silver and endorses sound money. Voters rejected repudiation and affirmed national honesty, promising wage protection, stable savings, and renewed trade confidence. The piece notes Republican leaders and McKinley’s shift, urging reform without tariff endorsement.
The Commonwealth votes Roger Wolcott as governor by the largest plurality in state history. The result signals rejection of free silver and condemns George Fred Williams's political tactics, portraying Williams as a disorganized leader unable to sustain his party after defeat.
The article argues the Democratic party faces its greatest defeat but will recover. It urges abandoning a hostile issue, returning to century old principles, and rebuilding strength through honesty with the people. It maintains this eclipse is temporary and future victories await.
The article lauds William Jennings Bryan for his courteous, sincere campaign and broad popularity while condemning his stance on free unlimited silver at 16 to 1. It argues his energy and eloquence were misdirected and the nation rejected the financial policy he defended. The piece notes his opponents’ disapproval but respect for his conduct.
A partisan note warns Republicans not to view the election as a personal compliment to their candidate or as a general endorsement of their policies. It emphasizes caution in interpreting electoral outcomes as broad support.
Report from yesterday details crowds filling bulletin boards and streets as election results roll in. Observers note anxious expressions, peculiar fashion, wagers on outcomes, and a blind man's social insight era drawing attention amid post office and hotel activity.
A tense pursuit unfolds around a mosque as a young woman evades a determined pursuer. A riotous mob of fanatics floods the street with dirks glinting and dust obscuring the scene. Amid the chaos the woman appears calm and beautiful, yet the narrative reveals she is a murderess.
Breakfast items include baked pears cream and sugar duchess potatoes steamed eggs and whole wheat muffins. Luncheon features oysters in crackers baked sweet potatoes bread and butter berry charlotte lemon jelly grapes and cocoa. Dinner offers roast duck with baked celery mash lima bean cranberry jelly fruit pudding and coffee. Miss Jennie Ferrari Malden MA.
The article notes women favor feathered hats showing pledge against cruelty to birds while ribbons and velvet play minor roles. Hats are small with peculiar shapes and points extending beyond the head, sometimes dramatic side flares.
Dusty streets glow under a hot sun as visitors watch Oriental customs. A young foreign girl in a bazaar stall places a smile on a pursuing buyer while admiring glances follow. The description then shifts to fashion noting hats and turbans as the latest style.
A historical portrait outlines William McKinley of Ohio as the prospective four year President. It traces his birth in 1843, Civil War service, rise through the Twenty third Ohio, and ascent from congressman to a leading tariff specialist.
After the Civil War the young William McKinley returned to Ohio at 22 and chose law over a military commission his parents opposed. He studied with Mahoning county lawyers Glidden and Wilson, attended Albany Law School, and was admitted in 1867. He practiced in Canton, formed a partnership with Judge Belden, and built a prominent general practice.
The article recounts McKinley entering Congress at 33, earning early re election, and facing a narrow 302 vote defeat in 1890 amid gerrymandering efforts by theSpomrocratic Legislature. It notes his service on the revision of laws judiciary and other committees.
A profile of Ida Saxton McKinley, wife of Governor and President William McKinley. It notes her education, courtship by Major Ke Kinley, influence on his career, and enduring ill health. It details her travels with her husband, long support in public life, and the personal losses that shaped her life and resilience.
Richard Hamilton president Bowery Bank dies at Brooklyn home. In Dublin the wife of Bishop Wynne falls ill. the bishop leaves to fetch a doctor and dies, then Mrs Wynne dies shortly after. In Belfast Daniel Harden, longtime trader and city treasurer, dies at age 88.
The Boston Commercial Clerks Benevolent Association formed in 1803 plans a fair in their hall next month to raise funds. The organization believes hundreds of members and their families have benefited, but funds are low and many are out of work. They seek subscriptions and donations for the event.
The body of Felbrang Bowers, formerly of Bellows Falls Vermont, was found last night floating in Lake Michigan opposite Chicago. Officials say death by own action due to an unbalanced mind.
At special meeting today N. S. Cutler E. B. la and F. L. Greene were appointed agents to adjust affairs between Greenfield and Deerfield over the annexation of Green River precinct to Greenfield. A small sewer line was authorized on the extension of Franklin street.
Roslindale public schools face a leadership change as Head Master Artemus Griswold retires. Citizens' Association plans a mass meeting at Knights of Honor Hall to protest the appointment of Mr. Ripley of South Boston, arguing the shift serves personal gain and harms the district.
In Farmington Maine a hunter in training fired at a movement behind a stump, striking Charles Marvell in the back neck and head. The incident occurred as a boy named Harry Newton joined the party, leading to severe injuries.
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