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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1896
Page
2
The city registers 39 481 total voters by close of day with 110 000 projected. Ward 2 tallied 186 while Wards 7 and 20 stayed under 100. Democratic strongholds outpace Republicans as caucus influence grows. A Newport farmer misnames himself Jotham Winters of Vermont seeking a wife, illustrating oddities at the polls.
Large Concord gathering eyes the State convention with a preliminary meeting at Phenix Hall. Senator Gallinger and Senator Chandler addressed the crowd, discussing tariff policy, currency issues, and party unity amid the Populist challenge.
In Buckport Maine on September 2, Hon. T. B. Reed addressed a large political gathering. He warned against unseen party elements and blundering administration, touched on bimetallism and labor, cited the 1873 crime, and urged supporters to echo Vermont.
Concord NH Sept 2 The Democratic State committee made its June temporary organization permanent. Chairman Amey said Alvah W Sulloway of Franklin would resign from the national committee and True L Norris of Portsmouth was chosen as his successor.
Syracuse residents report a major blaze at the Westing Opera House with a potential block-wide loss. Early estimates place damages at 400000, rising to about 500000 as flames continue to spread and the fire size increases.
The New Hampshire Democratic state convention met in Phenix Hall with about 700 delegates. J C Eastman spoke for the thirty second time as the platform was set, and Hon John B Nash warned Democrats to stay true to the party amid calls for bi metalism and a Chicago platform pledge.
A Brookline debate on currency and silver is proposed between Jeremiah T. O'Sullivan of Lawrence and Edward Atkinson, the statistician and political economist. Correspondence from Aug 28 to Sept 2, 1896 shows invitations, conditions, and cautions about joint debates and fair presentation.
Delegates in Chicago adopted the party platform pledging support for William J. Bryan and Arthur Sewall. A proposal for New Hampshire voters to decide freely was defeated. Henry O. Kent was nominated for Governor by acclamation and urged unity and a vigorous campaign in the state. The convention adjourned after Kent spoke.
Heat time 2:03 1 4. The champion purse of 2500 goes to John Gentry driving Ashland Wilkes mare Dame Wood. Frank Agan, Red and others race as 2:03 3 4 times. The Press stakes of 3000, 2:15 class trot, see Alcidalia by Sir Waller dam Commes' Sister with Token Rifle Azinon and others posting times of 2:11 3 4 to 2:14 1 4.
At the Democratic Populist and silver party gatherings a fusion plan was adopted assigning key state posts among groups. Populists and silver men would hold Lieutenant-Governor secretary of State and insurance commissioner roles while Democrats would hold Governor treasurer attorney-general railroad commissioner and superintendent of schools. The electoral slate allotted two seats to Populists and eight to Democrats with Governor nominees C. Silverton for both parties.
The report lists New England members on convention committees by state for Credentials, Permanent organization, Rules, and Nominee notification. Selections include Maine R D Woodman and George J Weeks. Massachusetts Godfrey Morse and Leander Sprague. New Hampshire Wendell Baker and M Hoyt. Connecticut Zalmon Goodsell and George M Gunn. Vermont E F Brooks and John W Gordon. Rhode Island Edmund Walker and Charles C Nichols. plus vice presidents H Holtonwood G H Weeks W L Douglas Josiah Carpenter P W Molton.
In Ontonagon fire districts the hungry contest the well, forcing authorities to patrol supplies. A Fifth Regiment squad has deployed to guard food amid riots, with Governor Rich ready to summon the state militia. Soldiers carry twenty rounds each and are prepared to shoot thieves to defend the weak.
The Republican rally in Bangor Maine drew many veterans as General O O Howard spoke on tariff and financial questions with anecdotes. Warner Miller of New York followed, delivering a thorough explanation of the currency issue to the crowd.
The Bohemian Club of East Boston holds a joint debate on the silver question at Felton Hall at 8 p m tonight. Local representatives and prominent citizens will attend, with high interest and expected large turnout.
Baron Fava, in town for several days, has departed Par Harbor. Baroness Fava showed a despatch recalling him and denied the report. She planned to leave tomorrow, likely for Washington, as the situation drew to a close.
Corrected returns from most towns give Governor Grout a 37 920 plurality over all. In 1892 Fuller led in nine counties and Windsor County emerges as the banner Republican county, with a 6039 majority paralleling gains across Addison Essex Bennington Chittenden.
W Murray Crane spent yesterday in Boston at the Adams House before departing for New York. He denied any special political significance to his visit and called Vermont’s election a forecast of the New England political tide, noting a large Vermont majority as a foregone conclusion.
In Bath Maine on September 2 Chairman Hughes of the Democratic State committee said Vermont results would not affect Maine’s election. He cited lighter Democratic campaigning and stronger Republican effort, while Arthur Sewall’s views were unavailable due to a fishing trip. James Wakefield predicted Vermont’s large Republican margin would boost Maine turnout and support. William Mussenden, a gold Democrat, wished for a 40,000 Republican Vermont margin.
A speaker criticizes modern financiers and the gold standard, arguing that it lowers prices for farmers and worsens debt costs. He blasts opponents as wealthly elites and urges farmers to reclaim political power, defending the constitution and rejecting foreign aid influence.
Mark Hanna lauds Vermont results as showing loyalty and integrity of Americans and support for the Chicago platform. Senator Gorman dismisses the Vermont result as not broader than Alabama, while Brice predicts nationwide Democratic losses and a push for sound money.
In Chicago on September 2 Senator Jones says Democrats showed no nationwide effort and Republicans pushed hard. He calls the Vermont outcome merely the Dutch taking Holland and dismisses significance of the result.
In Kenton Ohio on September 2 Mr. Bryan spoke to about 4000 in Court House Square after a reception at the Rees House. A portion of the speaker’s stand collapsed, trapping several spectators but causing no injuries. Mrs. Bryan narrowly avoided falling into the hole as help arrived.
The speech urges policies aiding the struggling masses and criticizes railroad managers and political intimidation. It cites Senator Sherman on property influence, defends the Australian ballot, touts honest money with gold and silver coinage, and ends with Bryan urging citizens to vote for what serves the American people as he departs Kenton at 2:20 pm.
In Toledo on September 2 Bryan stopped at Welker and Cygnet after Findlay with small crowds but strong cheers. Bowling Green drew about 2000 supporters. 40 000 gathered at High School square for a torchlight procession. A near panic moment paused the speech before Bryan addressed over 4000 in Memorial Hall.
Findlay Ohio Sept 2 Mr Bryan greeted by about six thousand people at the Toledo area ball grounds this afternoon He delivered a brief address arguing that comparing a dollar to a yardstick misleads voters since one measure changes in value while the other does not change in length.
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