Boston Past Speaker Barnett Explains Mass GOP Losses
Boston past speaker Barnett, in Brockton last evening, addressed the Republican Club on why his party has suffered two straight Massachusetts defeats. He credited Democrats with standing for honest money this year and tariff reform last year, framing them as a driving win for Democrats in Massachusetts.
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Speaker Barnett
Brockton
Republican Club
Massachusetts
Barrett
Speaker Barrett
Democratic Party of
Governor appoints Trerry as savings bank commissioner
Governor Russe appoints Auditor William D. T. Trrry to succeed Chapin as savings bank commissioner and the council confirms the appointment. Ex Senator Franks W. Jones named prison commissioner, replacing Corry, citing strong penal reform credentials as the governor nears one year in office.
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Russe
William D. T. Trepry
Chapin
Trerry
Commonwealth
Frank W. Joness
Corry
RussEut
McKinley Blaine and Hides Tariff Debate Letter
The final McKinley Blaine correspondence on proposed tariff tax on hides is published. McKinley clears Blaine of insinuations about removing hides from the free list and taxing them, noting Blaine wrote an earnest protest to the tariff bill’s consideration.
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Grorax Hautsry
James G. Blaine
William McKinley, JR
Buaine
New England
McKinley
Bratve
Tariff Tax on Hides Sparks Political Debate in New England
The text discusses a proposed tariff on hides backed by McKinney's committee and opposed by New England due to regional interests. It notes possible implications for Blaine, McKinney, and Harrison timing on taxes including tea coffee and sugar, framing the issue as a test of protectionist policy under the banner of reciprocity.
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McKinuey
New England
Blaine
McKinnery
New York Senate Elections Decided by Court of Appeals
The New York Legislature confirms Democrats win four disputed Senate seats after Court of Appeals ruling. The Court’s integrity is praised as the decisive factor, with the New York Tribune accepting the verdict and pledging no appeal. Democrats now face a great opportunity for wise legislation and clear discretion.
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Court of Appeals
New York Tribune
Democrats
New York
The Peril of Our Streets and Electric Cars
Opinion piece argues streetcar electrification risks citizens, citing fatal accidents on Tremont and North End tracks. It warns overhead wires and trolley dangers may worsen with time, urging safer transit planning and public approval before continued adoption.
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West End
Tremont Street
North End
Washington Street
West End Company
Abolition urged for Boston surface trolley system
Opinion argues surface rapid transit poses crushing dangers in crowded streets. Streets not built for dodging death, need overhead or underground lines. West End trolley on Boston surface is unsafe for narrow, populous streets and its abolition is deemed a necessity.
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West End
Boston
Cape Cod Voice Backs Tariff Reform Against Megacarnegie Policy
The Hon. Peleg McFarlin, a Massachusetts industrialist and former Republican official, spoke in Sandwich opposing tariff policy he says harms New England industry. He cites mass unemployment, dwindling Cape Cod population, vanishing fisheries and manufactures, and argues for free raw materials to revive Cape Cod shipbuilding and local industry. The speech signals a strong Massachusetts anti tariff stance from a notable insider.
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Peleg McFarlin
New England
McFarln
Massachusetts
Sandwich
Pennsylvania
McFarin
Cape Cod
Cape
Banquet Disappointment as Blaine Skips Speech on Reciprocity
The Boston Merchants Association banquet will proceed without Mr Blaine who was nominated for president by Boss Quay Postmaster Manley and the Boston Daily Advertiser. The absence disappoints merchants who hoped to hear Blaine explain reciprocity differences with McKinley and clarify tariff policy. Derrw CuauNcy M. delivers praise, but the omission fuels concern over policy details and future guidance to merchants and manufacturers.
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Manley
Boston Daily Advertiser
McKinley
McKinney
United States
Cuauncey M. Derrw
Stoddard Lecture on Mexico Tonight and Saturday
Only two more chances remain to hear Mr. Stoddard's lecture on Mexico, tonight and Saturday afternoon, at Music Hall.
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Mexico
Music Hall
The Wind Strips a Fluffy Woman in Marlboro Street
A playful yet sharp vignette on a wind blown scene where a stylish woman’s bonnet muff and boa are hurled about by gusts as she skirts Marlboro street. The piece riffs on elusive women, social mores, and a poke at Japanese decor and Boston’s cultural mood.
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A Ballad of the War and a Jester’s Winter Blues
A collection of wry quotes and verses on weather politics and power. It mentions Bernhardt Boston streets shipper talk on raw materials and a ballad about Capitan Prat with Uncle Sam and Chilean figures in a wary wartime tone.
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Toulon
World Fair profit tale and quips from era
A Chicago butcher’s two horses sell for 36 with cost 3, profit 33 of 38. note mentions old regional items and jokes about prohibition and train speed through a collage of quotes and wry captions from various papers.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Georgia
George Washington
George
New York Sun
Cape Cod Voice Against Tariffs and Manufacturing Decline
The speaker condemns high tariffs as oppressing workers while praising McKinley era reciprocity. He cites Cape Cod’s 1840 boom in whaling, salt, and mills, contrasting with 1890 declines and asks how a merchant marine can exist under current duties. He urges free raw materials to revive local industry.
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Carnegies
Pennsylvania
Sky High
Republican Party
Roger Wolcott
Cape Cod
Massachusetts
Cape
Barnstable
Brewster
Dennis
Eastham
Falmouth
Sandwich
Public Eye Highlights From Marsh Wilder to Royal Betrothal
A summary of diverse items. Marshall P Wilder chosen as New York Press Club delegate to the International Press Club meeting in San Francisco on January 14, 1892. Henry George's San Francisco residence linked to Progress and Poverty. Paris Figaro reports the Chinese emperor granted a foreign audience to the French minister at Pekin. Belgium seeks 20,000 francs to permit hypnotic performances. Doctors may study for science. theatrical practitioners face high fees. Labouchere notes little demand for women's franchise from two small groups. Otto Ehlers says Stanley appears aged and may not return to Africa. Royal betrothal announcements issued by the Gazette. Senator Colquitt denies resignation rumors after Edgewood banquet. A banquet scene evokes antebellum hospitality.
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Ward McAllister
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Pekin
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Labouchere
Otto E. Ehlers
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East
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Duke
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Avondale
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Justice Holmes Plans Dismissal of Meserve Habeas Petition
In the Supreme Court Justice Holmes signaled dismissal of George W. Meserve’s writ of habeas corpus seeking release from a two year House of Correction sentence for conspiracy to defraud. The Asst. Attorney General argued Superior Court exceptions were frivolous yet declared valid. The court indicated potential dismissal but granted Meserve time to decide if he would take the case to the full court.
Suit Against Knights of Honor Seeks $2000 Policy Fund
Albert Sargent and relatives of Otis Sargent sue the Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Honor seeking to stop payment of a $2000 death policy to Nellie J. Blais dell. They argue funds go only to family or dependents, while the beneficiary asserts entitlement under the society charter.
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Albert Sargent
Otis Sargent
Supreme Lodge of the
Justice Holmes
Supreme Court
Nellie J. Blaisdell
Barrett Speaks on Tariff and Honest Money in Brockton
In Brockton last night Speaker William K. Barrett told the Republican Club that Republicans defend tariff and honest money, elevate American labor, and value labor over capital. He contrasted the Democratic party's cohesion by organization and urged Massachusetts to strengthen party loyalty and organization for the 1892 campaign. He cited James G. Blaine as a model and urged appeal to voters on trust and confidence.
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Brockton
William K. Barrett
Republican Club
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Massachusetts
James G. Blaine
Police General Order No 77 Dismisses Drunk Patrolman
The Board of Police issued General Order No 77 last night finding Patrolman William F. Cunningham of Division 13 intoxicated on duty and sentencing him to dismissal. The complaints against Patrolman John Bb. Rosatto of Division 1 and Gardiner M. Davis of Division 6 were dismissed. Reserve Officers Walter H. Barns of Division 1 and William L. Stinson of Division 3 were made patrolmen.
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Board of Police
William F. Cunningham
Police Board Annual Report Details Boston Arrests and Penal Outcomes
The seventh annual police report to the Governor notes 41,132 arrests in the year, up from 37,492. It records by gender, nationality, and age, fines totaling $133,169.47, and multiple dispositions including prison, correctional, and other institutions. It also recounts court attendance, witness fees, property loss and recovery, and shifts in counts of insane and sick persons under care.
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Boston Young Men's Congress Dines at United States Hotel
The thirtieth session dinner of the Boston Young Men's Congress was held at the United States Hotel last evening. After-dinner speakers discussed matters of public interest, political and otherwise. The next meeting will be at 13 Essex street on Monday evening, Jan. 4, 1892.
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Essex Street
Governor Russell backs Dunlap pardon stance
From the Manchester Union. Governor Russell's conservative course in granting a pardon to James Dunlap, the Northampton bank robber, will meet approval of good citizens everywhere.
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Russell
James Dunlap
Northampton
Calculating State Ballot Ignorance in 19th Century Vote
In a letter to the editor from Boston dated December 30, a reader analyzes official election returns for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. The piece estimates party vote leakage to explain a predicted GOP plurality and Democratic losses, noting careless cross-ticket voting and implications for party strategy.
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Blaze hits furniture store on Washington street
A basement fire at J Elliott Bond's furniture store on 173 Washington street caused smoke and water damage. Overheated furnace sparked the blaze, damaging stock including matting, carpet, mattresses and furniture. Total damage about 3600 with 1500 building and 3000 stock. no fatalities.
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J. Elliott Bond
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Joel Goldthwaite & Co
Block System Adopted on New York Central Route
The New York Central & Hudson River Railroad executive committee adopted the Sykes absolute block system. It currently runs between Grand Central Depot and Mott Haven and will be extended to Buffalo at an estimated cost of 300,900 to 400,000 dollars with annual operating expenses around 175,000 dollars. Completion is expected in about six months.
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van Jaz
New York
New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company
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Mott Haven
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Three Convalescent Statesmen
Washington December 30 Speaker Crisp and Senator Proctor are improving today. Representative Mills goes outdoors daily and is rapidly regaining strength.
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Crisp
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