Williams at Holyoke declares Democratic caucuses protest
In Holyoke on September 15 George Fred Williams and James H. Mellen spoke to a packed City Hall crowd about the silver issue. Williams defended his party’s platform and attacked big trusts while urging free coinage of silver and opposition to federal money power.
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Holyoke
George Fred Williams
James H. Mellen
Williams
Commonwealth
Democratic Party of
Massachusetts
Atate
Stu
New England
Democratic Party
Fred Silver
Novelty Plaster Works Patent Plasters Ad
An 1860s style advertisement promotes Sold by druggists and dealers in medicine everywhere. It offers 12 sheets per box at 50 cents each and mail orders for 50 cents. Samples of two Corn Plasters and two Court Plasters are available for 25 cents, in a postage stamp holder. Manufactured by the Novelty Plaster Works Lowell Mass G E Mitchell founder.
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Science of Man
Novelty Plaster Works
Lowell
Mass
U.S.A
G. E. Mitchell
Pioneer of Plaster Fame
Honest Public Man Faces Silver Currency Dilemma
In June, a speaker recalls six months of disastrous farm losses from 1894 and the need to restore silver coinage. He weighs repudiation versus protecting farmers, bankers, and workers, arguing historic monetary reform is the cure amid Wall Street and New England tensions.
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Moses
United States
Wall Street
New England
Mr. Williams
Still Overdue Ethelred Believed to Be Weathered
The Boston fruit steamer Ethelred is overdue after a collision of reports. The Adria says the Ethelred passed a week ago Saturday and left Jamaica before the Adria, implying the Ethelred faced full hurricane force. Crew and owners await news, fearing damage but hold hope for a safe arrival. Lieutenant H W Sprague trusts Captain Hopkins’s luck and expects no serious harm.
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Boston
Ethelred
Adria
theEthelred
Jamaica
H. W. Sprague
Second Brigade Signal Corps
Post
Hopkins
Sewall Reflects on Maine Vote and Free Silver Momentum
In Maine several Republicans carried the day but Democrat leaders predict shifting dynamics by November. Mr. Sewall cites money and organization boosting the GOP, notes gold Democrats turning to Republicans, and says free silver gains among common people are rapidly spreading. He warns the election may test money system changes and hints at remaining on the Bryan ticket despite questions.
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Hanna
Rockefeller
Armour
United States
Great Lakes
Gagebic
Thomas Jefferson
Maine
Frank
Bryan
Chicago
Sewall
Mr. Bryan
Frogea
Hey
Major Merrill Improved Then Deteriorated in Heath Crisis
Major G. S Merrill Massachusetts insurance commissioner showed brief improvement after yesterday operation but then worsened through the night. Doctors declined to confirm recovery but said if he survives the night his prospects may improve. public interest in his condition remains high as reports from the bedside circulate.
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Lawrence
G. S Merrill
Massachusetts
Merrill
Howe
New Torpedo Boats Bid Window Opens at Navy Yard
Thirteen torpedo boats costing up to 1 309 000 will be bid on next Friday at the Navy Department. Three vessels are capped at 800 000 and the remaining tonnage at 500 000. Builders may submit 2212 knot boats of about 140 feet length 150 tons displacement and 1700 horsepower on their own plans.
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Washington
Navy Department
Railroad Men Meet at Atlantic City Convention
The forty first semi annual convention of the American Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents opened at the Brighton Casino in Atlantic City New Jersey. D J Flanders of the Boston and Maine railway presided as eighty three delegates attended and E A Ford general passenger agent of the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg gave an address on The Tribulations of a Passenger Agent.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Association of General Passenger
Brighton Casino
D. J. Flanders
Boston & Maine Railway
E. A. Ford
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
New England Iron and Hardware Association Meets at Young's Hotel
The association held its monthly meeting in Young's Hotel with thirty-two members present. J. H. Whipple presided and Fred H. Butts served as secretary. A bachelor party for P. G. Flint of Packard & Field Grockton Mass. was hosted at the same hotel for eight friends ahead of his marriage.
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New England Iron and Hardware Association
Young’s Hotel
J. H. Whipple
Fred H. Butts
P. G. Flint
Packard & Field
Grockton
Mass
Young's Hotel
Flint
Evening Institute for Young Men Opens in Boston
Boston adds the Evening Institute for Young Men under the Boston Young Men's Christian Association. A two year commercial course awards a diploma. Faculty includes Boston University Tufts Wellesley Emerson Burdett and New England Conservatory. Ticket prices 5 dollars for classes and privileges 10 dollars with gymnasium. regular membership 2 dollars.
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Boston
Evening Institute For Young Men
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Boylston and
Berkeley Streets
Boston University
Tufts College
Wellesley, College
Boston School of Languages
Emerson College of Oratory
Burdett Business College
New England Conservatory of Music
Public figures react to Maine result
Public men weigh in on Maine’s outcome with Republicans jubilant and some Democrats doubting its impact on November. George Fred Williams, resting at Cottage City, declines interview and cites Arkansas and the West as more significant, noting Bryan's arrival could change New England dynamics.
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Maine
George Fred Williams
Cottage City
West
Arkansas
Bryan
New England
Frank S. Black Praises Maine and York Cumberland District
The Hon. Frank S. Black, Republican gubernatorial candidate, sent a message to Hon. Thomas B. Reed praising Maine and the York and Cumberland district for a recent achievement. He stated he is proud of them and of Reed.
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Frank S$. Black
New York
Thomas B. Reed
Portland
Maine
York and Cumberland
Maine votes signal strong support in lodge’s view
Henry Cabot Lodge says Maine’s result exceeded expectations, nearing 30,000 votes. He notes Maine as an agricultural and manufacturing state, using the margin to gauge both farmers and wage earners attitudes toward the campaign.
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Maine
Maine Man Sees Overwhelming Vote Outcome
A Maine native expresses elation over a surprising and large victory. He believes national election results are essentially settled and credits honest campaign effort for a victory matching Vermont and Maine.
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Maine
Vermont
Lyman Denounces Silver Movement as Dangerous
George H. Lyman criticizes the silver movement, calling it absolutely dishonest and dangerous to the American people, arguing the issue should be analyzed before any proposal is made.
Curtis Guild Jr Victory Highlighted in Party Unity Speech
The text cites Curtis Guild Jr praising Republican solidarity and honoring Democrats who sacrificed for the state and nation. It frames a political victory as reassurance of duty and unity amid partisan tensions.
Congressmen Knox on free silver and wage effects
Congressman Knox argues that free silver is defeated in November and wage earners recognize that debased coinage would hurt wages. He says wage earners should oppose currency fluctuations as a key concern for their condition.
Public schools praised after good examples set
A fragment reflects on public schools performing well after strong examples. It mentions Mercutio and a church door metaphor, and notes Mr Bryan’s cake is dough while others may follow the same path.
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Mercutio
Bryan
Lane on finance and silver in Maine campaign
John C. Lane frames the campaign around the financial question as outlined by the Chicago platform. He suggests the framers know Maine voters view the silver issue as central to the debate.
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Chicago
Maine
Reed comments on sound money and wartime unity in election talk
J B Reed speaks as a gold Democrat urging support for Republican principle and sound money. He criticizes Clifford's campaign and recalls wartime political sacrifices, urging voters to back the established stance rather than shifting loyalties.
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Clifford
Puritana Promoted For Stomach Relief In Fall River
A promotional piece extols Puritana Dr Dixy Crosby’s stomach remedy. Testimonial from H A Otis of New Haven and Thomas Kidd of Fall River recount digestive relief and weight gain after using Puritana, including dates and city affiliations.
Republican caucuses stir Boston political fire tonight
The Boston Republican caucuses promise a lively night with Crane and Winslow factions contesting wards and leadership. Key battles target Campbell forces, aldermen Folsom and Allen, and Sen Sprague seeking Congress. Atwood’s district features a tug of delegates and an independent Democratic candidate.
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Atwood
State Committee
Curtis
Hibbard
Crane
Folsom
Allen
Senate
Sprague
Niles
Watertown
Congress
Powers
Hyde Park
South
Fitzgerald
Joshua B. Holden
Charles D. Bradbury
Robert T. Teamoh
Franz Hugo Krebs
Bates-Walker
Worcester
Wright
Dana Malone
Berkshire
Lovering
Davos
Apsley
Charles L. Tirrell
Work
Subway Death on Tremont Street Elevates Trench Fall
A Tallant & Co. worker fell forty feet through an open gap on the Tremont Street elevated run near Hamilton Place at 8 30 PM. He died en route to Emergency Hospital from a fractured skull and was not yet named on the payroll.
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Tallant & Co
Tremont Street
Hamilton Place
Colored men endorse Crane for Lieutenant-Governor in Boston
About seventy five colored men from the city and suburbs met at Youngs Hotel for a dinner to back W Murray Crane. Butler R Wilson presided as speakers including Dr S B Courtney and J H Pryor urged supporting Crane and mobilizing black voters for tonight caucuses.
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Young’s Hotel
W. Murray Crane
Butler R. Wilson
Samuel E. Courtney
Charles E. Harris
Stanley Ruffin
G. H. Watson
Mr. Crane
Boston
8. &. Courtney
W. O. Armstrong
W. R. Hendricks
C. H. Hail
William C. Lane
J. W. Ramsey
J. H. Pryor
Post Almanac announces 1896 edition price and features
The second edition of the Post Almanac for 1896 is on hand and will be sold for ten cents each, with a publication price of twenty five cents. It includes full election reports, silver and gold statistics, financial tables, and other information across 432 pages. Apply at the Boston Post counting room.
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Balfour
Dow
England
Boston Post
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