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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1896

Page

2

Missing Edward Blackwell Sought by Inspector at General Electric

A search conducted by Inspector P A Mahoney and Mr E R Houghton seeks Edward Dickinson Blackwell of Montpelier VI who vanished last Thursday afternoon after being seen in Boston on Sept 10. He was last known at the General Electric office on Atlantic Avenue and has since disappeared with no confirmed trace.

P. A. Mahoney E. R. Houghton Edward Dickinson Blackwell Montpelier Mr. Blackwell Boston

Missing Boston man Blackwell seen in markets before disappearance

Mahlon Taplin a Winchester bookkeeper told investigators he saw Mr Blackwell near Faneuil Hall early one morning last week. Police traced his movements to Boston markets and a theater invite, with a gas lamp left burning at Adams House and a known stop at General Electric for a business talk on Thursday afternoon.

Mahlon Taplin Blackstone Street Mr. Houghton Mr. Blackwell Boston Inspector Mehcrey Mr. Taplin Blackwell Montpelier Taplin Winchester Mass Faneuil Hall Avery and Washington Streets Adams House

American Wringer Company Advertises Home Service

The American Wringer Company lists wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers at 13 and 5 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill Boston. Repairs are offered and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.

American Wringer Company Broadway Cornhill Boston Bissell Tremont

New York excursion set for October date

The trip to New York via Albany and the Hudson River departs October 6 returning to Fall River aboard the Fall River line itinerary details indicate a scenic railway excursion.

New York Albany Hudson River Fall River

Speech excerpts urge farmers unity against non producers

The speaker quotes a McKinley era report noting low prices for farm goods and declares that prosperity depended on agriculture. He cites Prince Bismarck on bimetallism and warns that in the United States laws favor non producers. He contrasts class interests and accuses opponents of class warfare. Great applause follows.

Canton United States Agricultural Department Great Britain France Germany Prince Bismarck Culberson Texas Europe Bismarck

Bryan Addresses Large Wilmington Crowd in 1900 Campaign

In Wilmington on September 21 1900 William Jennings Bryan spoke to a packed auditorium of about 5000 where doors opened to a crush causing injuries to women. He attacked bonds and trusts while defending silver and gold coinage and warned against decoy candidates. Bryan planned to depart for Philadelphia at 10:00 the next morning.

Wilmington Del Dover Bryan Newcastle Clayton House Auditorum Mr. Bryan Irving Handy Congress Mr. Handy William McKinley McKinley L Bryan Chicago Republican Party Rothschild and Morgan United States Philadelphia

Blame for School Closures Deflected by Mayor

Mayor Quincy told a Post reporter that he deprecated closing the Edward Everett school for repairs in Dorchester but blamed delays in appropriation on the city council. He said executive powers cover plans while the school committee decides when to close for repairs, and questioned why alterations could not be done during vacation.

Quincy Post Edward Everett Dorchester Council Corporation Counsel Bogan King Street Dc. R. Armstrong Cottageside Street Hazel The

Dorchester Schools Prompt Reader Reaction in Boston

To the Editor of the Post writer complains that the Dorchester schools article in today’s issue drew much comment and could double circulation in Boston. The letter presents frustration with the coverage and its perceived influence.

Post Dorchester Boston

Parents Press Ed Everett School Closure in Dorchester

Dorchester residents and parents voice support for the Boston Post in highlighting the Edward Everett school shutdown. Citations from Dc R Armstrong and GEORGE L Lawrence describe delays and demand accountability while praising the Post for public-minded reporting.

Democratic Club Rejects Chicago Platform Endorsing Bryan

In New York on September 21 the Democratic Club voted 71 to 29 to repudiate the Chicago platform and refuse to endorse Bryan and Sewall. The gathering ended in disorder as Gordon and Sulzer resigned, with ex Governor Flower presiding.

New York Democratic Club Tonight Chicago Bryan Sewall Gordon Sulzer Flower

Russian Black Sea fleet on war footing amid Sebastopol dispatch

The Times reports Sebastopol dispatch that the Russian Black Sea fleet is struck on war footing with three infantry battalions embarked. Part of the fleet patrols the Dnieper mouth awaiting orders to join the main force and proceed to the Bosphorus. All troops in south Russia are prepared for active service.

London the Times Sebastopol Black Sea Dnieper River M. Nelidoff Turkey Bosphorus Russia

Accident verdict in Ed Crane case relayed from Rochester

Coroner H Kleindienst reports to Crane family that the jury found accidental poisoning caused Ed Cranes death, contradicting earlier despatches. Friends dispute claims of penniless status and severe drinking, noting Cranes money was held in trust and that he drank only occasionally.

Rochester N. Y H. Kleindienst Ed Crane Crane

Fitchburg Railroad New York Excursion Tickets Limited

The number of tickets for the Fitchburg railroad New York excursion of Oct. 1 will positively be limited. Secure them at once.

Fitchburg New York

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement by East Boston Couple

Mrs Frances E Somerby of 159 Marion St East Boston recounts rapid relief from severe kidney inflammation after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Her husband a G A R member supports continued use, praising the remedy as widely trusted across the country. The ad urges readers to buy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.

Frances E. Somerby Marion St East Boston Dean Woodbury Drug Co Maverick Sq Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

Barrows Wins Delegates Amid Theater Tale in Quincy

In a heated meeting in Quincy the nominal choice for the Republican ticket, Samuel J. Barrows, faced off against John Shaw with Barrows securing the nomination after a gallery vote dispute and a tense roll call. Barrows addressed delegates, praising unity and the party’s solid front.

Barrows Shaw John Shaw Quincy Samuel J. Barrows Mr. Willey Atwood J. K. Berry Berry

Political Funeral Of Mr Bryan Denounced By Speaker

A Massachusetts citizen mocks the Chicago platform and Bryan in a speech. He offers to assist at Bryan's funeral and predicts a November ballot snowstorm as states clash over the platform.

Chicago Massachusetts United States Bryan Mr. Bryan Stan

Massachusetts Convention Debates Moonshine and Sunshine Metaphor

A Massachusetts convention rejects silver policy rhetoric in favor of a gold standard metaphor. Speakers urge backing Roger Wolcott for Governor and William McKinley for President, praising sunlit prosperity over moonlit measures. The convention named John C. Cobb for the electoral ticket amid factional tension in the tenth district.

Washington Massachusetts George Fred Williams Messrs Bryan and Williams Roger Wolcott William McKintey United States John C. Cobb Milton Barrows Atwood

Free consultation offer by Dr Liverpool at Tremont Street

One week free visits at 238 Tremont Street. Dr Liverpool claims rapid diagnosis without examination or questions, listing vast cures by disease and stage. He offers free medicines and promises success whether other doctors failed, with extensive figures and office hours including Sundays.

Liverpool Tremont Street Boston Bright

Disappearance of Miss Jeanette Erickson in Cambridge

Miss Jeanette Erickson, a 16 year old who came from Norway two years ago, vanished Friday night after leaving with Mrs. Nelson to attend a party at a house on Massachusetts Avenue North Cambridge. Friends and police have heard nothing since, and her guardians describe her as healthy, bright, and well liked while expressing concern over her sudden absence.

Jeanette Erickson Victor Nelson Suffolk Street Cambridge Miss Erickson Norway Mrs. Nelson Nelson Massachusetts Avenue Conent Jeanette Dusrance

Ten year old James Coyne identified in Bridge Street death

James Coyne of 24 Oak Street Cambridge was killed on Bridge Street yesterday. His father William Coyne identified the body. A school-bound boy left home with plans to attend St Mary’s parochial school and was last seen with a Cooper boy who witnessed the tragedy.

Bridge Street Cambridge James Coyne Oak Street William Coyne St. Mary’s Parochial School Cooper Coyne James

Special Fitchburg New York Excursion Train Heads to City

A special Fitchburg railroad excursion departs Union Station Boston at 8 30 a m October 1. Round trip fare is five dollars.

Fitchburg Railroad New York Union Station Boston

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