Massachusetts Democrats Endorse Nation and State Platform
The Massachusetts Democratic convention declares a program aligned with Jefferson and Jackson advocating bimetallism and unrestricted coinage, anti imperialism, public ownership of utilities, tariff and tax reform, direct election reforms, eight hour workday, and Bryan Williams as leaders, appealing to voters across the Commonwealth.
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Governor’s Council
General Court
United States
Cape Peninsula
Massachusetts
Democratic Party of the Nation
William J. Bryan
George Fred Williams
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Democracy delegates clash over platform at Massachusetts convention
At the Massachusetts Democratic convention the party rallies behind the nominee while disputes arise over a labor plank and Judge Corcoran's seat on the national committee. Ex Mayor Bruce lauds the party, and Eugene J. Moriarty defends Corcoran amid calls for seating changes.
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Revere
Eugene J. O’connor
Boston
O’connor
Judge Corcoran
National Committee
Eugene J. Moriarty
Worcester
Corcoran
Bruce Named Democratic Nominee for Governor
Democratic nominee for Governor is Alexander B. Bruce born in Scotland September 17 188 in 1882 he formed Kent Bruce with J P Kent and ran a cracker business in Lawrence He held Alderman Mayor and Board of Trade posts and earned praise for the Washington Mill fire and Johnstown flood relief He and wife live at the Franklin House South Lawrence their son David operates in Seattle with Union Trunk Railway
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Alexander B. Bruce
Scotland
America
Lawrence
Andover
J. P. Kent
Baker
Kent & Bruce
Bruce
Phenician Lodge of Masons
Mt. St. Clair
Royal Arch
Bethany Commandery
Lawrence Lodge
Kearsarge
Lawrence Lodge No. 6
Br. Bruce
Mayors’ Club
Central and
New England
Boston
Lawrence Board of Trade
Brown
Washington Mill
Johnstown
Board of Trade
Franklin House
South Lawrence
David
Seattle
Union Trunk Railway
Ktondike
Barrows Record Review Cited by William L. Chase Defends Voter Rights
A partial note discusses William L. Chase denying that voters deserve to be stultified by Indersins Him. The readable fragment mentions a review of Barrows's record and a defense of voter rights.
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William L. Chase
Bruce Seeks Governor Post In Massachusetts Nomination
Lawrence letter to the Editor notes the Massachusetts Democratic nomination for governor came as a surprise and spontaneous, marking a first for the state party with Alexander Bruce of Lawrence pledging an able and clean administration if elected.
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Lawrence
Alexander B. Bruce
Ovation at Lawrence for Democratic Gov Candidate Bruce
The Lawrence delegation to the Democratic State convention returned at 8 10 PM to a 5000 strong greet at the north station. The crowd cheered as Gov candidate A B Bruce arrived, with Lawrence officials and supporters in carriages and marching bands along Essex and Broadway. Bruce thanked the crowd at the Franklin House after a floral tribute and said he would canvass actively for the party while avoiding actions that could harm Massachusetts Democrats.
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North Station
Bruce
Mr. Bruce
Essex Street
Jackson Street
Lawrence Brass Band
Broadway
Joseph J. Flynn
Bernard BE. Donigan
James E. Donoghue
Franklin House
M. O. Mahoney
Bernard E. Donigan
Democratic Party of
Massachusetts
Protest against renomination at tenth district Republican convention
A letter to delegates from WM. L. Chase Dorchester denounces re nomination of the current representative. He argues the district will not support free trade and immigration positions and urges a Republican candidate to represent them in Congress. Dated 1896, signed by Republican Citizens' Candidates.
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New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Grover Cleveland
Harrison
Christian Register
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Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Blaine
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New England
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Tuttle Street
Dorchester
Moody Renominated for Congress at Salem Convention
The Hon. William H. Moody of Haverhill was renominated unanimously by the sixth congressional Republican convention in Salem. He touched on minor issues due to presiding over the Boston state convention, urged free trade for island possessions, and touted Maine Worcester? No. He highlighted shipping and footwear industries, noting Spain's duties on American boots and shoes in Cuba and Porto Rico and Essex County’s readiness to meet demand.
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William H. Moody
Haverhill
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Moody
Boston
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United States
Cuba
Spain
America
Essex County
Secretary Parks Denies Allegations in Bay State Case
Springfield October 4 The answers of President John R Reed and of Robert W Parks for years secretary and general manager of the Bay State Beneficiary Association to suits by Receivers Hyde and Bliss were filed in Superior Court. Reed pleads good intent Parks denies the charges and says the association owes him for loans.
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Parks
Springfield
John R. Reed
Robert W. Parks
Bay State
Sunts
Hyde and Bliss
Superior Court
Reed
Boston
Litchfield
Woes of Workers Promoted by Dr Greene's Nervura
An advertisement argues that factory and loom workers suffer nervous strain from monotony and noise. It touts Dr. Greene's Nervura as the sole cure for nervous weakness, fatigue, insomnia, and craving stimulants, offering free consultation at 34 Temple Place, Boston.
Condemned Williams to face hanging at 10 Friday
Scaffold work begins at the jail as preparations continue for Alfred C. Williams execution set for Friday at 10 o clock. Sheriff Johnson issues jail morning admission tickets and witnesses are limited by law while reports of a confession are denied by officials and the jail chaplain.
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Supreme Court
Alfred C. Williams
John Gullo
Johnson
Williams
Gallo
Cobb
Johnson and Derby
Puffer
Universalist Church
Baseball Thrill as Baltimore and Boston Rally Draw Crowds
The My Clothier's base ball scoreboard draws a large Portland crowd during the Baltimore versus Boston series. Fans cheered loudly yesterday as Boston clinched the eighth inning rally.
Illinois Battleship Illinois Launched at Newport News
Newport News Va October 4 1898 the battleship Illinois was launched amid huge crowds of up to 30000 spectators. Miss Nancy Leiter christened the vessel with champagne from a gift bottle decorated with the Illinois seal. The ship measures 368 feet in length 72 feet wide and displaces up to 12325 tons with a main battery of four 13 inch rifles and fourteen 6 inch guns.
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Illinois
Newport News’ Shipbuilding Drydock Company
Nancy Leiter
The
Chicago
Virginia
I am a Democrat Still Judge Corcoran Defies State Convention
Judge John W. Corcoran declared he remains a Democrat despite being ousted from a national committee by the state convention. He argued the convention exceeded its rights, noted his 1896 unanimous election, and said he has served the party and its people while continuing his professional duties.
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John W. Corcoran
Savoy Hotel
National Committee
Commonwealth
Nominations List for Massachusetts Races
Worcester councillor seventh district Republican W V B Jefferson. Brockton Plymouth county sheriff Republican Alpheus K Harmon. Marblehead fifteenth Essex district House Republican Bion W Morehouse. North Adams Congress first district Republican George P Lawrence. Lowell Congress fifth district Republican William S Knox.
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W. V. B. Jefferson
Brockton
Alpheus K. Harmon
Plymouth
Plymouth County
Marblehead
Bion W. Morehouse
Essex
George P. Lawrence
North Adams
Congress
Lowell
William 8. Knox
Lawrence
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