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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1896
Page
5
Voters weigh a choice between Olney and Russell in a public decision inviting resident input and community debate on the preferred option. Officials urge participation as ballots or polls shape the outcome for the local area.
Yesterday's polling indicates ex Governor Russell receiving ten times as many votes as Secretary Olney, signaling a wide lead in the race and shaping campaign expectations.
Readers from Fall River Lawrence and Brockton praise William E. Russell as an honorable longtime public servant and oppose Olney. Patrick Daley, John C. Risteen, and Spencer Borden defend Russell citing integrity, judgment, and anti corporate ties, urging Massachusetts support at the Chicago convention.
A series of letters from Massachusetts readers praise William E Russell as a popular, principled Democrat fit for the presidential nomination. They contrast him with Olney, noting Russell's integrity, lack of scandal, and broad appeal across New England, urging delegates to back him.
Advertisement lists second hand upright pianos second hand grand pianos and square pianos available for hire or purchase with prices noted from 71 to 100 pounds and higher. Mentions octave height and three month hire options.
Three readers from Massachusetts advocate William E. Russell for the Democratic nomination for President. Keefe East Boston and Colville Roxbury urge his strength and note his past wins in the state, while Mwintyre Roxbury lauds his Chicago World's Fair popularity and potential to win Washington.
The writer insists ex Governor William E Russell will win about three to one as ballots are counted. He praises Russell as a thorough Democrat, capable and dependable, while condemning Secretary Olney as unpopular among workers and unlikely to win statewide support. The piece urges rank and file Democrats to lead this decision.
A Danvers correspondent argues ex Governor Kiam Eustis Russell is the Democrats best chance in Massachusetts. He warns the party cannot accept a candidate aligned with national trusts and urges the party to back Russell.
A letter from S S Besse of East Wareham endorses William E Russell for governor. He cites Russell’s national popularity and his record as governor, arguing Russell has backbone to defend the rights of all people.
Dennis F Mahoney of Boston writes in with a closed vote emphasis. He calls William E Russell the ablest and strongest Democratic candidate and argues he would draw the heaviest vote.
In Marlboro letters readers praise William E Russell as the strongest Democratic standard bearer. They cite his broad intelligence and past campaigns in Massachusetts, New York, and Chicago. Other voices urge selecting leaders of high ideals and wisdom.
J. T. Small of Provincetown denounces Sir Richard Olney as servant to trusts and favors the ex Governor Russell. He says Olney has no chance at the Democratic nomination and would back Russell over Olney in any election.
A reader letter extols Sir Richard Olney as an able just fearless statesman. The writer lauds him as a credit to the Democratic party and an honor to the Commonwealth. Lawrence N. P. H. Melvin signs the note of admiration.
Charles A. Dana editors the New York Sun while reflecting on public sentiment and possible outcomes. The piece hints at optimism with cautious terms and frames current opinions as influential to forthcoming events.
In a sharp remark John P. Altgeld governor of Illinois notes Olney’s tenuous ties to the Democratic fold. He suggests Olney’s chances are good given his position relative to major trusts and recent Democratic conventions.
Congressman John Fef Fitzgerald argues Olney’s name should be used and would likely secure the Democratic nomination. He notes Republican opposition to silver and tariff pushes sound money and foreign policy to the forefront, praising Richard Olney as a leading exponent of these issues.
Charles W. Knapp editor of the St. Louis Republic comments that no delegate combination could secure Mr. Olney's nomination. He notes respect for Olney as a lawyer while implying limited knowledge of his political leadership.
New Hampshire Democrats fully endorse the Cleveland administration. It is early to pick a successor and William C. Whitney appears particularly strong. Secretary Olney is viewed as a legitimate candidate and may be considered.
Letters from Henry O. Kent and W. A. Peffer endorse Olney as a strong representative while cautioning Democrats about endorsing the administration's financial policy. Even Howell of the Atlanta Constitution warns such a nomination could cost the party much of the South.
Tug Leader Captain W S Doane towed the Lexington from Plymouth after it had been frozen in. Wilson line steamer Chicago reports fireman William Mason died suddenly of heart disease en route from Hull to New York. Harbor changes include Captain Dolan’s ten day vacation and replacement by Fred Stubbs and Dick Lerson. Oceanic shaft replacement anticipated, Ontario sails into Newport for provisions, Jennie F Willey to dry dock and repair, Barnstable inspected for dented plates, Jeanie Lippitt to St George after storm damage, St Mark to New York for oil, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, Norseman sails to this port, Bernard grounds near Reedy Island, and Navarino carries sugar to Boston.
The column surveys Boston theaters and tours with Odette Tyler in The Gay Parisians at the Museum, Calve illness curtailing Mefistofole, Nordica singing Leonora, and Lohengrin with Nordica and de Reszke upcoming. It notes Mrs Penderbury’s Past at the Park, Neil Burgess in The County Fair, Robert Hilliard in Lost-24 Hours, Mme Sans Gene at Boston, James A Herne’s Shore Acres, and entries from the Hollis, Castle Square, Tremont, and Grand Opera House. It highlights the season’s big attractions, touring companies, and upcoming acts including The Mikado and The White Slave, with Swiss choir at Austin & Stone's and a note on the Ladies' Club at the Palace.
Neil McLaughlin, husband of Mrs. Mattie McLaughlin of 183 Endicott street, reported his wife missing again. She sent a Woonsocket dated letter claiming she would arrive in Boston this morning and described work in Woonsocket before deciding to return home. Neighbors say she has a pattern of disappearing while husband and friends are left anxious.
General Lewis Merrill died today at Presbyterian Hospital of kidney disease. A Pennsylvania native and West Point graduate, he was 62.
Mrs Fall, a noted Malden lawyer, reports the osculation case against a Everett druggist is pigeonholed until next autumn. Names of plaintiff and defendant remain withheld amid pharmacist protests and doubt over the matter being a publicity stunt.
Boston police seek to identify a 32 year old unknown man killed by a train on the New York and New England line near Norway Iron Works in South Boston. He was six seven tall, 140 pounds, with a dark complexion and hair, sandy mustache, tattoo of clasped hands on the left wrist, wearing a blue overcoat dark striped pants red wristers and laced shoes.
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