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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1900
Page
2
A crowd welcomed William Jennings Bryan with cheers at Toledo Garden. He attacked Republican plans, warned against a President superseding the Constitution, and urged treaty ratification responsibility. Adlai Stevenson spoke. audience noise and interruptions continued through the event.
New York Oct 16 crowds gathered hours before doors opened at 6 39 pm for a Bryan and State Democratic ticket rally at Madison Square Garden. Police redirected entrances as a bomb fired briefly caused disorder but order returned quickly with cheers for Bryan.
William J. Bryan arrived in New York at 2 55 pm to an emphatic ovation. A packed Grand Central annex area cheered as he entered in a motorcade of ten carriages. Notables including Richard Croker, William Hearst and James Shevlin joined the reception, with a long committee escort and a two hour buildup before his Hoffman House ride. Crowds lined Forty second Street from Lexington to Sixth avenues.
In Cortland New York a Prohibition train arrival drew a crowd to a rented tent. A noon thunderstorm gave way to heavy rain and wind that toppled the tent just as the train arrived at 3 p.m. Three people were hurt but not seriously. The meeting adjourned to a hall.
In New York Oct 16 crowds lined the streets to Tam many Hall as William Jennings Bryan and his party arrived at 9 25 pm. Senator Mackey spoke briefly before Bryan who took the front of the platform and addressed the cheering audience almost entirely on imperialism. Richard Croker joined them on the platform and sat at the rear during the speech.
At Cooper Union in New York on October 16 Mr. Bryan arrived at 10 o clock to an ecstatic greeting. John Davis Werner, chairman of the meeting, introduced him as the crowd surged with enthusiasm and danger of being crowded during the enthusiastic reception.
A crowd of about 20,000 gathered while Bryan spoke, but few other speakers could be heard. Commissioner Keller presided as Congressmen and local officials attempted to speak, yet the euphoria drowned out any remarks and many gave up in frustration.
Chicago October 16. Chairman James K. Jones and William R. Hearst issue a circular urging Democratic clubs to report any voter intimidation or coercion by employers or others. They insist offenders deserve exile as fugitives and vagabonds, and the public should know who they are.
Governor Roosevelt drew the largest crowds here since 186 when he delivered twenty seven speeches in Ohio. A two hour parade accompanied by colored fire rockets and cannon marked the arrival. He will depart for Cleveland tomorrow night and Wheeling on Thursday continuing his Ohio tour.
Mark Twain, staying at the Harlington Hotel after a Europe voyage, says he is an anti imperialist. He explains his shift after reading the Paris treaty and plans to reside at the Harrington all winter, doing magazine work from Hartford in the spring.
The semi annual meeting of the New England Cotton Manufacturers Association opened in Long and Gage with about 150 members present including many ladies. Secretary Wright read a paper while Secretary Long welcomed attendees noting the group represents vast capital and labor, about 50 million dollars in capital and 391 artisan workers shaping policy and economy.
James H. Dalton wagered $700 to $209 with Edward C. Grant on McKinley being re-elected. The bet occurred last night at the Parker House, reflecting the heated political wagers of the period.
The British steamer Ikbal reports sighting the American bark Allan Wilde off at latitude 42.47 by 60.33 on October 18 at 2 PM. Allan Wilde, commanded by Captain Fickett from Boston bound for Buenos Aires, had foretop gallant mast and maintopmast carried away and stated it would return for repairs.
A three night convention in Gray's Hall failed to nominate a candidate in the senatorial race for Wards 18 14 and 15 after 167 ballots. Simon J Joyce and William M Dunn shifted to Sullivan on the 183rd ballot, leaving Sullivan six votes short. Clancy loyalists predict a fresh push tonight.
A Republican caucus row in Ward 1 East Boston follows Thomas B Grimes defeat by 300 Democratic voters. Many Republicans plan to back Democrat Thomas A Ni and a circular claims beer was used in Orient Heights the caucus night. An effort to defeat the ward committee at November 13 caucuses. Lincoln G Demond may face David Sampson for alderman.
Senator Chamberlain of Brockton was nominated for Senate yesterday and may become Senate president with backing from a majority of former members. Joy's defeat leaves Soule as the remaining strong opponent. Republicans will open campaign HQs at Parker House for Chamberlain and Adams House for Soule.
The second session of the Suffolk Republican senatorial convention met at the Waverly House Charlestown. Major J F Cappelle of Cambridge Ward 3 was chosen chairman with William P O'Brien of Charlestown Ward 3 as secretary. Briery won a 14 to 3 ballot over Shea for the nomination.
A Boston Hebrew community marked Simn Thor by a funeral procession for Mrs Turnam. The Day of Joy’s final festival day saw mourners escort the coffin to the grave while synagogues held services and communities shared meals and social gatherings.
Nominations for ward committees and delegates to the municipal convention were filed amid fisticuffs and shouting as Democratic caucuses approached. Ward 4 Norton ticket led, with other wards rapidly filing. Gallivan Norris and Watson among leaders boarding the first batch.
At the Algonquin Club the Merchants Club debated Boston Harbor needs. Speakers included A H Ford, Charles P Jameson Jr, Lucius Tuttle, and Henry M Whitney urging Massachusetts action to modernize the harbor for largest ships. Whitney noted tidal differences over time in Cape Cod area.
The Italian Society of Columbus held its annual banquet at Hotel Piscopo Fleet Street with about 100 members in parade formation. Mayor Hart reviewed the procession at City Hall then attended the banquet, where President Leveroffe welcomed guests and the Italian consul spoke. Congressman Fitzgerald praised Italian achievements, and Edistor G. B. De Terarri spoke last as fireworks lit the North End parade.
About 200 U S laborers, previously employed by the State on the Wachusett dam, marched to confront 30 Hungarian and Italian laborers hired by contractors. They forced the foreigners off site, almost sparking a riot, then returned to camp. Police arrived, a picket was posted, and 16 officers will guard work tomorrow as the labor clash continues.
DILLINGHAM ATEAD MONTPELIER VT Oct 16 The first ballot in each Vermont House for a Senate seat to succeed the late Justin Morrill did not produce a choice The leading candidate by a good margin is William P Dillingham who has claimed he would defeat Congressman W W Grout of Barton if he wins the election
The two masted schooner Carrie Fe Pickering of New York bound for Philadelphia stranded on Cape Henlopen at 9 tonight and is likely a total loss. Her six crew were saved by life savers in breeches buoy.
The Boston Elite Club has secured a company of professional cake walkers and will present a cake walk entertainment and dance at Chickering Ball located at No 1d Washington street corner Northampton street on Monday evening October 29.
A Boston reader reports Dr Henson healing by laying on of hands at the Methodist Church on Bromfield Street each weekday from 10 to 11 AM. One case, Hughes Whitmore of 238 Lamartine Street Jamaica Plain, walked unaided after ten minutes, removing a long plaster cast and iron brace formerly confining him.
Endeavors meeting in New Bedford hears Rev Clark recount the world trip of Mr and Mrs Clark to a thousand delegates. Daylong sessions include White Church and Stone Church as remembrance and other meetings report state field news and future guidance.
The Cambridge ceremony at First Parish Church yesterday at 5 pm united Miss Amelia M Goodwin daughter of Hersey B Goodwin—a railroad commissioner and flour merchant—and Dr Robert B Greenourh son of Professor James B Grenough of Harvard. Dr Greenough maintains an office at 66 Beacon Street Boston.
TUTTLE In Newonset October 16 John FE Tut tle aged 64 years 11 months 17 days. Funeral at his late residence 55 Port Nore Street Flittiny 2 p m. SLATTERY At Roxbury October 16 William Slatteryvy aged 50 years late of Buford O. Funeral notice later.
Advertisement proclaims artificial teeth by Professor Atkins method with no movement, priced at 4.50, plus a ten year guarantee. Includes patient testimonials from Somerville and Chelsea, noting painless tooth removal and restorations from Gold fillings to full teeth. Elgin Dental Co at 12 Tremont Row offers free examinations and immediate service, daily hours 8 to 8 and Sundays too.
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