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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1897
Page
5
President Tuttle of the Boston and Maine pledges full cooperation and a unprecedented low fare week. Fitchburg officials also express support with quoted figures. Other lines review the proposal as organizers seek wide railway participation to assure smooth crowds, extra cars, and possible special trains.
George Fred Williams rebukes Senator Hoar and questions Republican silence as 1200 Democrats hear him in Union Hall Cambridge. He denounces gold standard, cites economic distress and Morgan influence, and urges mass mobilization against Republican leaders.
A Retail Merchants Association panel outlines a weeklong shopping gala in Boston offering free round trips to attract thousands of buyers from New England. Officials note reduced margins for merchants and boosted patronage, with efforts to publicize via new stationery and ads. The plan mirrors New York’s carnival but targets direct consumer engagement. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday October 29 at 9:30.
A speaker argues that the party refused to explain the roots of public distrust and that defeating the opposing party was supposed to restore confidence and prosperity. He recalls a year earlier presenting a theory blaming a lack of confidence on the other side and voters trusting Republican promises.
A speaker denounces the Republican record after a year in power criticizing tariffs and unfulfilled promises. He assails Senator Lodge and a Music Hall appearance, accusing leaders of deception and urging them to justify their positions before the people or lose their votes.
The speaker argues that a London financial block ended international bimetallism efforts within a week. He cites workers protests across Europe and Britain, farm value decline, Lancashire manufacturers, and Lombard Street’s influence as proof of the policy’s defeat. He rebuts Senator Hoar’s attacks and defends his own stance.
The speaker recalls never hesitating to tell the public his views and admitting errors openly. He describes entering Congress with little money questions knowledge and being forced into leadership, then reassessing his stance as he learned from the people.
In Somerville George Fred Williams addressed a sizable audience after speaking in Cambridge. Local silver forces leaders introduced the gathering with Irving Simonds presiding. Speakers included John F. Nickerson John A. O Keefe Thomas M. Nolan and Roswell F. Baker. Williams declared party corruption and backroom deals within his former party and urged reform and dissatisfaction with sacred political practices.
The Starlight Pleasure Club held its fifth annual fancy dress party last night at Copley Hall with about 600 attendees. A promenade concert ran 8 to 9 pm followed by the grand march led by Rubin L. Slotofsky with Dora Slotofsky as partner and Bert Nechtowich as floor director. Harry Goldbond directed the affair. Amolsky's Orchestra provided the music.
The Society of Colonial Wars met at Young's Hotel yesterday afternoon with 8 Arthur Bent presiding. Members voted to raise a subscription for a memorial tablet for placement on the wall of the Naval Hospital at Chelsea. Edwin Sanford Crandon read a paper titled The Colonists' Right to Revolt.
Bartholomew J. Driscoll longtime Broadway bridge engineer died yesterday afternoon from heart failure. He served the city for many years and was a noted figure in civil engineering circles.
In Lynn on October 27, about 800 people attended the Democratic campaign rally at Lynn Theatre. Dr William Everett candidate for Governor Colonel Henry A Lamb of Brookline and William A Murphy of Boston spoke on issues of the day with Henry F Hurlburt presiding. Everett received a warm reception and frequent applause during his address.
Speech recalls a past Lynn victory and asserts a patriotism in Congress. He notes Massachusetts Democrats' unity eroded by 1892 platform divisions, contrasting national silver policy with state views and the Chicago convention vote favoring free coinage at 16 to 1.
A speech questions Massachusetts Democrats supporting the gold standard and rejects conceding to sectional silver standard backed by other states. It argues that minority principles can be right and resist majority dictates, citing historical figures Burke Fox and Sheridan as examples.
A reader questions the Democratic slogan as a party of the people asks what equality before the law means and whether thrift and honest wealth should be respected or derided amid a looming class crusade that could divide workers and owners.
The speaker denounces demagogues driving war against fellow citizens and mocks the idea of merit provoking social envy. He argues such rhetoric would ruin the nation and cites Japan’s gold standard adoption as proof foreign policy trends favor hard money over silver. He criticizes Britain for hindering international bimetallism.
A Massachusetts speaker argues against charges against U S and state courts and defends the single gold standard. He explains his political stance since 1884 leaving Republicans and Chicago Democrats, and vows to vote truthfully to aid citizens. He emphasizes duty over party and urges unity to reach victory.
Colonel Henry A. Lamb urged protectionist policies while criticizing free silver as harmful to workers. He asserted protectionism raises costs for the poor, and free silver would reduce the value of wages. William A. Murphy followed, addressing general issues and noting the financial question remains unsettled by both parties.
Judge Sheldon to charge the jury early this morning then proceed with the Lasigi case in Superior Criminal Court. Counsel for Lasigi and for the opposing side were in court yesterday, Hood case occupying the day with no jury yet. If needed, Lasigi may be postponed to the next term.
The will provides the widow a Prairie avenue homestead and a $50 000 yearly income for life. Two daughters receive 1 000 000 each, two sons get 3 000 yearly, Castle Rest goes to Mrs Lowden, and $150 000 to Chicago charities. A $200 000 endowment funds a manual training school and a 1 200 000 endowment accompanies the Pullman estate. Executed by Norman B Ream and Robert T Lincoln. Total estate estimated at 7 600 000 with about 5 530 000 bequeathed.
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