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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1896

Page

5

Boston University Division Dazzles With Parodies And Floats

The first division, comprised of Boston University students, drew crowds with lively imitations of McKinley and Hobart by Cyrus Ketchum Babb and Frank T. King. Transparencies promoted Sound Sense and Sound Money and suffrage slogans. A mammoth float at the rear depicted imps circling a black coffin holding the remains of free silver.

Boston University Cyrus Ketchum Babb Frank T. King McKinley Hobart Bryan Billy Bryan

Harvard Contingent Leads Second Division Parade

The Harvard contingent nicknamed Chick led the second division of a Cambridge parade. Nearly 1700 students from Harvard College Law Medical and Dental schools wore crimson gowns and carried torches. The procession moved from 6:15 pm through Massachusetts Avenue to Boston with Harvard Republican Club Band, amid cheering crowds and displays of McKinley Hobart and Russell portraits. James Dean Brookline baseball captain led as Harvard marshal with aides and the band in attendance.

Chick Cambridge Harvard College Thearvard Law School Medical School Dental School Sophmores Brookline Harvard Boston Harvard Republican Club Massachusetts Avenue Harvard Bridge Central Square McKinley Hobart William BE. Russell Boston University Evan Hollister A. H. Ladd 8. Hollister N. P. Hallowell J. T. Robinson Aid R. E. Kendall T. P. Robinson S. G. H. Fitch C. W. Bradlee W. Page H. F. Sawtelle G. H. Pratt Leutenants A. J. Franklin J. Taylor E. M. Taylor J. C. Riley C. W. Wilder F. H. Twombly J. Nolte K. W. Waterson E. H. Hammond Nnn B. Herman P. W. Witherell F. BE. West Heutenants W. M. Corse J. B. Ferguson Boston Dental College W. B. Osgood College of Physicians and Surgeons Bowdoin S. Parker John Wiley Clarence West Harry B. Whall Charles A. Stil AG George E. Fenn Fitchburg F. R. Smith Sam Iver Johnson George Stevens William Kittredge McKinley and Hobart Club George Dodd McKkinley and Hobart Drum Corps Nashua N. H George A. Tupper Hobart Fusiliers E. G. Eaton Baker’s Huzzars Barrow’s Ward F. A. Jennisky Aids Burke Manks John O’hara West Newton Donovan Stone Arnold Scott C. G. Metzler Percy B. Foss Henry Howe Percy Whitehall George W. Hill C. A. Perry Tufts G. H. McCarthy J. Washburn Technology Leon FE. Baldwin Marc B. Jones Charles W. Stroupe Alds Edward T. King Boston University Medical School T. Henry McClanich H. L. Steele W. L. Murcher Silver Hartson Drum Corps J. A. Flatman Boston University Law School F. C. Burrill Thomas Rider Tally-ho Newton Hill J. G. Holmes Harvard University James Dean H. Marshal H. Howe S. Hollister J. B. Banner John H. T. Nichols J. H. Ricketson A. F. Street E. D. Mulford L. Pitts BE. A. Zanetti W. H. Vincent C. Kimberly P. B. Thompson Field G.H. Watson

Agnew’s Heart Cure Promises Fast Relief for Cardiac Ailments

Dr Agnew’s Cure for the Heart claims perfect relief in organic or sympathetic heart disease within 30 minutes. The remedy targets palpitation shortness of breath smothering spells and chest pain and is sold by BE Woodward Co and Jaynes Co at Washington and Hanover Streets.

Dr. Agnew BE. Woodward & Co Bromfield &. Jaynes & Co Washington Hanover Ste

Harvard Honor Guard Parades Through Beacon Street

A large Harvard student parade features crews led by D. M. Goodrich and officials from 1899 to 1900, with marching bands and drum corps. The procession includes sophomores through Brookline graduates, banners praising sound money and political figures, and a warm reception for Senator Lodge before dispersing in the rain.

Parade Feature of MIT Donkey Division In Fourth Division

A Massachusetts Institute of Technology unit led a donkey float in the fourth division of the parade. Spectators applauded witty banners including We Want You McKinley Yes We Do and July Bryan September Denying October Lying November Dying. The exhibit included tall tally-ho rigs, other class entries, and dressed groups from Somerville, Fitchburg, Nashua and Chelsea.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Bryan Nit McKinley Somerville Sound Money Makers Hobart Chelsea Joseph Leon Samuel Belmont Fitchburg I. R. Smith Uncle Sam Barrows Mizzentop Savin Hill Dorchester Baker’s Huzzars Nashua N. H Louis XIV

Funeral Procession Float Displays Death to Free Silver Motto

A Harvard procession float carries a hearse with a visible casket while demon figures thrust pitchforks through the open lid, symbolizing the rallying cry Death to Free Silver.

Harvard

Mammoth McKinley and Ho Bart Parade Illuminates Route

A giant picture of McKinley and Ho Bart carried by about twenty Tech supporters led a parade. A calcium light on a trailing team enhanced the illumination and attracted cheers along the entire route.

McKinley Hobart Tech

Medics and Dentists Parade in Colorful Fifth Division

The fifth division, though small in numbers, displayed bold firework effects and led the procession. It comprised students from the Boston Dental College riding atop three ornate coaches, followed by two drage containing students from the College of Physicians and Surgeons including several young ladies in national colors.

John the Orangeman Harvard E. C. Bumpus H. Nichols Boston J. H. Rick Boston Dental College College of Physicians and Surgeons

Suburban Visitors Lead Unified Division Parade

The sixth, seventh and eighth divisions joined as one large unit in a parade. Comprised mainly of Republican Suburban League organizations, the McKinley crew of Fitchburg led off the march.

McKinley Fitchburg

Parade Torchbearers Light Up Nashua March Display

White material torches costing 40 apiece flashed aloft as the Nashua organization drew thunderous applause. Newton Centre Marines in sailor garb with oar torches performed intricate marching routines. Mounted police under Sergeant Mains of Sta on 16 guarded the parade rear.

Nashua Newton Centre Marines Mains Staon 16

Formation of the Line by Boston University Parade Units

A crowded list of marching units and leaders for a large parade. Harvard, Tufts, Boston University faculties and student bodies are represented with captains, lieutenants, aides, and hundreds of marchers. The lineup includes Harvard, Boston University, Tufts, and Technology divisions with numerous bands and drum corps.

Prohibition Committee Urges Levering Coffin Ticket

The Prohibition State committee appeals to Massachusetts temperance voters urging support for Levering for President and Coffin for Governor. They argue party splits create a chance to advance prohibition and that McKinley Wolcott or Bryan Williams ballots won’t help solve currency issues.

Prohibition State Committee Massachusetts Levering Coffin McKinley Wolcott Bryan Williams

Boston Theatre Week Lineup Promises Fresh Shows Next Monday

The city’s theatres plan major revivals and new productions next Monday with many attractions new to Boston. The Two Little Vacants ends its Museum run while Chimmie Fadden debuts at Park Theatre and Fedora stars Fanny Davenport at Boston Theatre.

Boston Chimmie Fadden Charles Hopper Park Theatre Fanny Davenport Fedora Anna Held Empire Theatre Stock Company Hollis Bohemia Liberty Hall Betty Olga Nethersole Columbia Castle Square Company Fanny Rice Tremont G. Campanari H. H. A. Beach Jessie Couthous Biondi Keith’s New Grand Russell Brothers The Howard James Bonnie Thornton Fia Rnclair Lizzie B. Raymond Aida Russell Grand Opera House Alio McDonough Norman Austin & Stone’s Fay Foster Wood Sisters Trocadero New Eden Musee Hanover Street Miss Brown Park Cleveland Haverly Cissy Fitzgerald Castle Square Boston Museum Charles Frohman Excelsior, JR

All Souls Day Service at Calvary Cemetery

All Souls Day observance at Calvary Cemetery will be held in the mortuary chapel. The Rev. John F. Cummins of Roslindale will preside and preach at two services at 9 and 10 o clock inviting all who have relatives or friends buried there.

Calvary Cemetery John F. Cummins Roslindale Father Cummins Calvary

Dinner and supper menu with cookery tips and a Boston address

The excerpt lists a full dinner and supper menu including tomato bisque roast chicken mashed potatoes and more with notes on escalloped meat and a detailed tomato bisque recipe. It ends with a signature line for Miss Elizabeth G Diaz of 49 Cataden street Boston.

Elizabeth G. Diaz Cataden Street Boston

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