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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1896

Page

8

Williams Receives Big Boston Dems Welcome at Music Hall

Williams returns from the West to Boston for a Democrats of Massachusetts reception at Music Hall. The party plans may include a depot greeting, a band, cheers, and fiery demonstrations as Williams campaigns for Bryan and Sewall.

George Fred Williams Music Hall Boston Massachusetts West Bryan Sewall Williams Democratic State Committee State Committee Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club Bryan-Sewall- Williams Club Illinois Indiana Michigan

Alumni and Students' Day at Princeton Celebrated

Governor Griggs presided at Princeton's Alumni and Students' Day on October 21. Dr. Henry Van Dyke delivered the ode while the campus and Nassau Hall lit up. President and Mrs. Cleveland arrived at 7 4 o'clock and were greeted by the Philadelphia City Troop.

Princeton N. J Griggs New Jersey Henry van Dyke Nassau Hall Cleveland Philadelphia Patton Henry M. Atkinson Chase Green Andrew West Yale

Hall in Roxbury endorses Bordman Hall at Jefferson Club

The Jefferson Club of Roxbury met at 17 Washington St to back Bordman Hall. Speakers included E C Baldwin Ward 16 T J Hogan Ward 17 Louis Blumenthal and M W Brick with attendees such as Representative F J O'Toole and ex-Senator Shea. Hall urged bimetallism and Democratic principles amid a strong party loyalty message.

Jefferson Club Roxbury Washington Street T. J. Cahill M. W. Brick Frank J. O'Toole George O. Whittaker D. F. O'Connor Shea Hugh Devine Bordman Hall Democratic Party Thomas Jefferson

Hoadleys Invention Tested on New York Surface Line Elev

New York Oct 21 compressed air as motive power on Metropolitan Traction lines is nearing official adoption after a year of testing. Hoadley and associates showcase motors on Lenox avenue cars with plans for ten more units and a new syndicate with 5 million dollars. Authorities note advantages in cleanliness and efficiency, with Chicago negotiations reportedly advancing for exclusive use.

Hoadley New York Metropolitan Traction Company Whitney Lenox Avenue Herbert H Joseph H. Hoadley Hoadley Bros American Wheelock Engine Company Worcester Mass American Wheelock Engine Company of Walter H. Knight Cramps Philadelphia Chicago Charles T. Yerkes San Francisco Eltehr Hoadley Works Manhattan Company Russell Sage Herman Haupt Sage

Ballot Commission Rules for Middlesex District Nominees Titus and Davis

The Ballot Commission denies Conant's protest against the nominations of Titus and Davis in the second Middlesex representative district. Titus and Davis will appear on the official ballot as the Republican nominees. Conant contended that enough voters favorable to him had been added to change the result.

C. M. Conant Titus Davis Middlesex

Voter Rights Debate Ties to Ward Committee Roles

A fragment notes that nominees described as ward committee members held decisive power over who could vote at the caucus. The text implies formal control by local officials over participation in the process.

Ward

Ryan Rally in Ward 7 for Congress at Hudson Street School

A large meeting in Ward 7 supported John A. Ryan for Congress was held last night at the Hudson Street Schoolhouse. Presiding was John Farrell with speakers Levi H. Turner Quincy Lathrop Joseph A. Dennison Patrick L. O Neil and John A. Ryan.

John A. Ryan Hudson Street Ward 7 John Farrell Levi H. Turner Quincy Lathrop Joseph A. Dennison Patrick L. O'Neil Jerry Watson

Fitzgerald to Launch North End Rally Series Friday

Congressman Fitzgerald opens a sequence of rallies Friday evening October 23 in his ward room on North Bennet street. Speakers include Edward J. Flynn Harvey N. Collison Thomas F. Keenan Daniel D. Rourke and William J. Miller. A torchlight parade precedes the meeting with numerous North End social clubs lining up.

Fitzgerald North Bennet Street Edward J. Flynn Harvey N. Collison Thomas F. Keenan Daniel D. Rourke William J. Miller North End

Salvation Army Wedding in Boston District

The first Salvation Army wedding since Brigadier W. J. Cozens arrived in Boston district took place at People's Temple last evening. Staff Captain Charles Noble of Providence R I married Captain Bessie Cline of Boston as the Yankee Brass Band and the Musical Light Brigade performed. The ceremony opened with a prayer by Mrs. Cozens and closed with a battle song led by the band.

Salvation Army W. J. Cozens Boston People’s Temple Charles Noble Provi

Salvation Army Wedding Charm As Brass Echoes

Captain Edwin Reade led a hallelujah song with his violin while Brigadier Cozens spoke briefly. After a collection he joined bride and groom at the platform and married them in a service close to Episcopal form but with Salvation Army wording. The couple exchanged smiles and kisses amid brass and cheers. Mr and Mrs Noble then spoke briefly as the ceremony concluded.

Edwin Reade Cozens Cozens Mar Salvation Army Mrs. Noble

Bryan Campaign Across Indiana Draws Large Crowds

In Indiana on October 21 Mr. Bryan spoke to large audiences in Richmond Fort Wayne Rushville and Cambridge City and addressed seven thousand at a Richmond park while five minutes of speech drew a big crowd at Bluffton. He criticized the gold standard and urged money supply expansion citing Morton and sounding contrasts with Republican "sound money" rhetoric.

Fort Wayne, Ind Bryan Richmond Ind Indiana Tiffin Tipton Urbana Bradford Junction Ohio Greenville Mr. Bryan Rushville Glenmiller Park Oliver P. Morton United States Senate Morton Westcott Republican Party Cambridge City

Funeral of Mrs Clara A Geyer

The funeral for Mrs Clara A. Geyer wife of Captain Ellard Geyer was held yesterday at 3 PM at 88 Wallace Street West Somerville. Rev D T Wyman officiated with a mixed quartet providing music. Interment will be in Friendship Maine. Mrs Geyer leaves two daughters beside her husband.

Clara A. Geyer Ellard Geyer Wallace Street West Somerville D. T. Wyman Friendship

Boy Falls From Roof In Charlestown Tragedy

Thomas Gairs at Scotts Court Charlestown aged 10 fell twenty feet from a roof near his home at 3 30 yesterday afternoon fracturing his skull and will probably die.

Thomas Gairs Scotts Court Charlestown

Butler Confident On Watson Letter In Illinois Turn Toward Bryan

Washington October 21 Senator Butler said he has no information about the Watson letter. He noted reports showing a political shift toward Bryan in Illinois like Michigan and Minnesota ten days earlier. He had predicted Michigan and Minnesota were safe for Bryan and now regards Illinois as safe too.

Washington Butler Watson Bryan Illinois Michigan Minnesota West

WAR VETERANS ELECT OFFICERS IN MASSACHUSETTS

The Massachusetts Association of Union ex Prisoners of War met at the United States Hotel to elect officers for the year and held its twenty first annual dinner. The acting secretary cast one vote for the present board with Major Charles G. Davis as President and L G McKnight as Vice President.

Gold Democrats Massachusetts George Fred Williams Music Hall Charles Hamlin Frederick O. Prince James B. McConnell Fitchburg Williams Northampton Greenfield Melrose Boston Roxbury Norwood State Committee Nathan Matthews, Jr Palmer and Buckner Chicago Democratic Party Party of Social Disorder United Party Massachusetts Association of Union ex-Prisoners of War United States Hotel Charles G. Davis L.G. McKnight W. B. Galacia Johns. Fay F.S. Kelly C. W. Wilcox C. H. Colgate Milton Ellsworth B. Clapp C. C. Emery J. G. B. Adams Dennis Linehan E. S. Horton T. L. Kelly T. C. Bullard W. H. Chamberlain C. H. Shaw J. H. Cruff J. H. Griggs A. 8. Atherton Bernard Glancey H. A. White

Democratic Rally at Franklin Schoolhouse Friday Night

A Democratic rally to ratify nominations will be held Friday night at the old Franklin Schoolhouse. Alder man D. F. Barry will preside. Speakers include James J. Lannigan, Richard J. Hayes, D. A. Mahoney, Councilmen Bowen, McCarthy and Dugan, and many others including J. P. Gorman and W. A. Doogue.

Old Franklin Bryan Sewall Williams Callahan Keenan Kelcher D. F. Barry James J. Lannigan Richard J. Hayes D. A. Mahoney Bowen McCarthy and Dugan J. P. Gorman M. J. Leonard T. J. Wheley C. A. Scheele Thomas Uniacke C. H. Reinhart J. J. Gartland, Jr W. A. Doogue C. EB. Barnett Frank Cowin W. E. Fitzgerald J. Farrell Kellner and

Jury hears statements from Monks Spencer and ship crew in Fuller case

The second day of the Herbert Fuller triple murder grand jury hearing focused on Lester H. Monks the student aboard the vessel at the murders Jonathan Spencer the steward and the ship's crew. The hearing continues today.

Herbert Fuller Lester H. Monks Jonathan Spencer

Malden Police Chief Accused Over Rent Bill

Malden on October 21 reports the city chief of police Spaulding kept keys to monitor a neighbor suspected of selling liquor. The house owner now seeks two months rent and says he will prosecute if unpaid.

Malden Spaulding

Great Bankrupt Clothing Sale at 91 Summer St Boston

A city wide bankrupt sale at Yankee Clothing Co in Boston offers 50 percent off on $600000 worth of fall and winter men’s and boys’ clothing. Prices show steep cuts on suits overcoats trousers and more with 20 day sale and extended hours.

Boston Summer St Melton Cass Vienna Melton Melton Cassimere Yankee Clothing Co Ins Clothing Sig Electric Light

Fifty Years of Missionary Work at Tremont Temple

Tremont Temple hosts the American Missionary Society's fiftieth anniversary events with talks on work among Chinese Indians and Negroes. Justice Brewer and ministers address questions of civilization equality while Park Street Church hosts YPSEC sessions and a Faneuil Hall rally highlights past education achievements and cautions against compromise with evil.

Tremont Temple American Missionary Society Park Street Yong Kay A. C. Garner Texas W. W. Donovan John Bluecloud Justice Brewer Washington, D. C Japhet Ham God of Man Wallace Nutting Charles C. Jefferson W. G. Olinger Kentucky M. C. Collins North Dakota Temple Gates Joseph H. Twitchell Hartford Conn A. L. Riggs D. D Santeengency Arthur Tibbetts Jubilee Singers Henry Hopkins Missouri James Brown Congregational Church Anniston Ala J. R. Savage M. E. Strieby New York Association Williamspurg James Brand Oberlin Faneuil Hall American Missionary Association Samuel B. Capen R. R. Meredith Brooklyn

Lynn & Boston Railroad Employees' Union Dissolves

The Lynn and Boston Railroad Employees Union, formed about a year ago with over six members, was dissolved at a heated Lynn meeting held in asters' Hall this morning.

Lynn Lynn & Boston Railroad Employees’ Union

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