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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1896
Page
2
George Fred Williams spoke on the silver issue before a packed Springfield audience at City Hall. He argued for restoring bimetallism, critiqued the gold standard, and questioned the monetary policy of the current administration and the Republican party.
A fragmented ad-like line promotes an easy cure for liver ills and simple Hood skills at a low price. The brief text hints at a 25 cent offer but lacks clear details or context.
Pittsfield Mass Sept 16 The New York report of Mr Whitney arriving at Lenox with the President caused local rush but Whitney Cottage says the party is not expected before Friday as Harry Whitney has not yet returned.
London reports a meeting to condemn Turkish horrors with the Prince of Wales as possible presider though unconfirmed. Lord Cecil regrets missing the anti Sultan gathering saying Britain cannot save Armenians alone and war could spark unrest abroad. Sir Charles Dilke cautions war could drag India Canada and Australia and threaten imperial power.
In Worcester on Sept 16 Joseph H. Walker wins the Republican nominating contest for Congress in the third district. Walker carries all Worcester wards with 4047 votes to 936 for Theodore C. Bates securing all 59 Worcester delegates.
The American Wringer Company offers wringers and Bissett carpet sweepers at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 81 Corn Hill Boston. Repairs are called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.
Ballot commissioners ruled Coakley ticket won in Ward 19. They invalidated 189 Butler ballots due to crayon checks vs pencil marks. The ruling followed a lengthy conference with Corporation Counsel Bailey.
Ballot commissioners call the case the most flagrant fraud seen and seek evidence for criminal action. Election officials reject marked ballots despite voters intent. Butler and Coakley camps blame each other for the raid while Coakley allies deny involvement. Recount trims Coakley and Butler personal votes and alters congressional delegate results, leaving only Richard Sullivan elected. Opponents may seek to expel Ward 19 committee at tonight’s meeting.
The West End Wheelmen hosted the L A W circuit meet in Wilkes Barre with 5500 spectators. Zeigler won the half mile, Sanger runner-up. Bald Loughead took the one mile, Thomas Butler placed third. Williamson won the two mile handicap as Davis finished second. Zeigler with a tandem lowered the state half mile record to 55 seconds flat.
St Louis dispatch reports the Democratic State central committee foresees Missouri giving William Jennings Bryan a near seventy thousand vote majority as the canvass nears completion. Secretary Love notes the unofficial advance indicates a large Democratic win.
The crowd of up to 20000 gathered in Knoxville as William Jennings Bryan spoke from a court-house stand. He denounced the gold standard, defended silver policy, explained 16 to 1, and urged Tennesseans to vote for independence in finance before departing for Asheville on a special train.
In Morristown Tennessee on September 16 the Bryan train halted at Mossy Creek where several hundred people cheered. He spoke briefly urging a silver issue on election day and urged voters to put a cross in the right place. A lithograph of Bryan frozen in ice appeared on the platform as a joking symbol of a chilly reception.
In a Lawrence hall debate the speakers, including Mr. O Sullivan and Mr. Atkinson, sparred over silver and free coinage. O Sullivan argued for 16 to 1, criticizing gold standard and praising bimetallism, while Atkinson pressed monetary questions and warned of economic convulsions. Audience reactions and broader political jabs filled the event as O Sullivan answered questions before leaving for a train.
Senator Faulkner, Democratic congressional committee chairman, released an interview critiquing Secretary Carlisle's statement on redeeming silver and gold. He warns the policy could devalue currency, aid gold speculators, and push more interest bearing bonds, urging support for the Democratic ticket and American financial independence.
The Texas ran ashore near Newport Rhode Island after misinterpreting engine orders. Four tugs started at 1:40 a.m. and by two bells had towed her into deep water. she was aground for about seven hours but sustained no injuries.
The A P A swept Everett caucuses with the Evans faction surprised by the strong showing. W Murray Crane carried all delegates except one in Ward 1 and Ward 6 and tied in Ward 2. George E Smith was named for senator and William E Barre for congress. County and councillor delegates remained unpledged.
At 3 o clock this morning Brighton concluded a large district caucus. The anti A P A faction defeated the ward machine and elected delegates to State, congressional and senatorial conventions. Delegations back Crane, Sprague and Joshua Holden.
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