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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1888
Page
2
In Boston a split emerges between Democratic district committees and independent tickets as voters weigh high license reform versus enforcement. Reports of repeat voting and attempted duplicate ballots surface in Precincts 8 and 4 Ward 18, with arrests of Michael Clark and James McSorley for illegal voting, highlighting tensions and election irregularities.
A historical voter list shows ward by ward candidates for Aldermen in Boston. Party affiliations are noted with Democratic and Republican selections, and results indicate several incumbents reelected across multiple wards.
The vote of last year is shown with figures. Hart O'Brien Dore Hogan cast yes and no totals. Grand totals list 83,195 30,494 83,298 28,650 34,893 17,342. Hart's plurality 2701. Dore's plurality 4648. Majority for licure 17,661.
The list names district representatives and party affiliations. Gove McLaughlin Wilson Smith Murphy Kelley Short Rogers Eddy are on the present board. Reed sits on the council. Stacey served on council before. Folsom has no prior branch experience. Eight Republicans and four Democrats overall.
The text notes that two precinct returns are missing and defines abbreviations for party and groups. It mentions Caroline E. Hastings as the sole retiring member of the current board remaining in contention and references a table with party abbreviations D R C A U.
Mr Hart, reelected leader, remains quiet at Mt. Vernon National Bank and attends a meeting of the American Unitarian Association as treasurer. He says the win was a victory of the people over ring rule, vows to govern openly, and to uphold pledges from his acceptance letter and Nov 20 Post interview. He rejects sectarian or party labels, stresses public business and self government, and pledges to address reasonable public complaints.
Voters chose councilmen in several wards with party labels noted. Ward 6 includes Alan C. Wood, Lewis Barman, Frank Casey, and others. Ward 3 features Frank E. Bagley and F. H. Dillon. Ward 4 lists Thomas H. Green and Pierce. Ward 5 shows B. F. Ward and Drew. Ward 6 includes W J Mahoney and N F Doherty.
A call for government as a servant to all citizens, not a private clique. The speaker urges publicity and active public oversight to safeguard clean government, warns against self serving office holders, and says the people can correct missteps while demanding accountability.
Mayor O'Brien said he was defeated by Hart who received the most votes and that the defeat is a setback for the Democratic party. He praised Hart's victory, congratulated the new administrator, and warned that defections from Democrats could hinder any administration.
Alderman Doherty voices views at his Charlestown home on the Boston election. He praises Hart's potential reform, opposes city governance by a corrupt Democratic machine, and predicts a broad liberal policy at City Hall. He cites proscription and the Australian ballot law as pivotal shifts and notes Republican support helped Hart win.
Crowds filled access rooms and corridors at City Hall as returns came in for the election. Officers kept order while clerks and the mayor’s secretary relayed updates precinct by precinct. By 5 30 PM the tally showed O Brien defeated with about a 1500 vote margin and Doherty losing to Stacey in Charlestown.
Boston police arrested two men for illegal voting. James McSorley, 138 Hudson Street, tried to vote in Ward 12 Precinct 2 but had no ballot. jailed at Station 4, bail denied. Michael F Clarke, 124 Chelsea Street, East Boston, attempted to vote under Clarke in Ward 2 Precinct 1. bailed by Frank Casey for 500 dollars after identity was exposed. Six men from South Cove allegedly traveled to East Boston to vote illegally. the others fled.
The Cambridge aldermen granted the West End Railway Company sites for tracks on Front street and over the new Harvard bridge. An ordinance was passed to its second reading to renovate fire department pay to 1878 standard. The board backed the water board in land taking and the Boston Ice Company decree for Fresh Pond border improvement.
J C Rowe the batter says he will not sign with the Pittsburgs unless offered 4000 dollars Reginald I Adams of St Albans Vermont committed death by his own hand yesterday in a self inflicted act
In Saater December 11 report the city’s election yielded a slim plurality for Mayor Raymond, shocking allies who expected a 200 to 300 margin. Aldermen and councilmen largely oppose the current administration while license supporters prevail. Recounts loom in tight wards as several council races near margin gaps.
The Lynn municipal election passed with a large turnout despite bad weather. Asa T. Newhall, Workingmen candidate, won mayoral race against John W. Blaney and George C. Fall. Workingmen secured seven aldermen and twelve council members. License supporters won a strong vote with 5140 yes to 1919 no.
In Lowell on December 11 Mayor Palmer is reelected by 560 in a total of 10 686 votes. Republicans win six of eight aldermen seats, shedding two. Democrats Pierce and Senter defeat Staples and Runels on the sewer board by a tight vote. The council remains 15 to 9 Democrats after Ward shifts. License majority hits 2752 in 9478 ballots. Sawyer and Fuller Republicans win alderman posts for the first time.
Worcester December 11 Samuel Winslow Republican reelected mayor by 5757 to 4780 for L G White Citizens candidate. City votes for license 5614 to 4699. All aldermen on the Republican ticket were elected.
Newburyport voters gave Mayor Albert C. Titcomb 1366 votes to 769 for Frank W. Hale. The Citizens elected the Mayor, all aldermen and fifteen of eighteen councilmen, with a strong license stance. Also chosen were school and poor overseer candidates and numerous common council members. Yes license 1381, no 542.
Governor Ames signs order to disband Company A Eighth Regiment Newburyport after an inspector general report shows inefficiency. A. J. Reynolds and associates may form a new military company to succeed it. The new unit will be mustered in Wednesday evening December 12.
A Toledo despatch reports about ninety switchmen across the Cincinnati Hamilton and Day ton lines and the Toledo and Ohio Central yards quitting work. Indications point to a broader strike, with extensions likely.
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