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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1891
Page
2
Local officials outline detailed ballot measures on licensing and governance. Voters will see amendments affecting city commissioner roles and licensing regulations, with deadlines and polling locations provided by the city clerk's office. The briefing notes emphasize clear, practical implications for residents and businesses.
The page lists alderman candidates by ward with party labels, showing Republicans R and Democrats D for each seat. Voters are presented with the slate across wards 1 through 25, including multiple names per ward and mixed party affiliations.
The incoming City Council is urged to adhere to a strict financial policy, with the mayor pledging economies across departments and an honest, economical administration. He thanks the Democratic city committee and local professionals and business leaders for their support and vote turnout.
Candidate Allen criticized his party after Mayor Matthews won with 11,852 votes from 183 of 205 precincts. He faulted Republican turnout and said the result should teach the GOP and Boston citizens a lesson about the city’s political machine. He offered to take blame if his stance aided aldermen’s battles.
In City Hall's Common Council chamber President Barry is re elected for the thirteenth time as cheers greet the achievement. Councilman David F Barry sits canvassing mayoral votes while Norris and South Boston supporters attend the session amid election excitement.
A clamor over alleged pressure from the Police Commission accompanies the vote tallying in Boston. Mayor Matthews learned of a decisive Democratic victory by over 15 000, while roving groups and council members finalized returns in the Mayor and Aldermen contest.
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