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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1891
Page
5
A long excerpt extols true Democracy and equal suffrage, urging government as a people's instrument, frugal governance, honesty in public service, and pure ballot rights. It celebrates Pennsylvania voters and predicts a future led by a Democratic governor while warning parties to stay true to core Democratic principles amid political risk.
Governor-elect Patti son praises Pennsylvania’s guest ex president and Quaker heritage. He urges adherence to popular government ideals, cites progress in population, railways, and industry, and honors Indian commissioner Philip Garrett while urging Pennsylvania to remain a model and deepen its democratic institutions.
Massachusetts statesman John E Russell replies to the toast on New England history and unjust taxation, arguing liberty rests with the people and the purse. He condemns tariffs, the McKinley bill, and executive overreach, praising voter protests in Massachusetts against political corruption and expansion of government power.
Ex Secretary of State Bayard gave a short mainly eulogistic address on the Cleveland administration. He spoke of recreation and readiness to assist Cleveland, noting his support for a "second administration" and quoting Burke on law and self interest as applause rose from the audience.
Bayard declares Reed's House rules and the gas bill proposed by the Senate unconstitutional. Closing speakers Breckinridge of Kentucky and Philadelphia’s Joseph R. McCullen rallied the crowd with a toast on The New South and a speech on The Young Democracy the Hope and Reliance of the Republic, ending at midnight.
Governor Hill of New York declares Jacksonian Democracy a living standard for today’s Democrats. He praises its people’s politics against favoritism and centralization and cites recent policy debates as evidence of needed reform. Letters of regret from notable politicians accompany his message.
The Business Men's Democratic Association marked the Battle of New Orleans anniversary with a banquet in Sherry's. About 140 Democrats attended to honor General Jackson. Speakers included Lt Governor Jones Governor Abbott of New Jersey Delano C Galvin Comptroller Myers and Colonel Richard Luthers. Regrets came from Grover Cleveland Governor Hill Mayor Grant Governor Russell of Massachusetts R Q Mills of Texas and others.
The Weather Indications forecasts fair warm conditions for Maine and New Hampshire while Vermont trends cloudy southward. Eastern New York expects snow Friday night, with warmer temps in the north and a colder southern zone. Snow probable in all New England Saturday, rising to rain on the southern coast. The synoptic notes describe a Southwest storm, rainfall totals in Galveston and New Orleans, and a central anticyclone moving toward Ontario with northerly to northeast winds across regions.
Mr. Bert Houghton of Pittsfield and Miss Kate M Bassent daughter of the late George Bassent were married last evening at 55 Garfield street North Cambridge. The ceremony was by Rev A E White in the First Universalist Church with immediate relatives present. The bride wore white ottoman silk and carried bridal roses. Bridesmaid Lillie Beames wore pale blue silk. Best man Dr L S Breed of Boston and usher F W Adams. After a reception the couple left for a New York wedding tour.
In Glasgow on January 8, railroad officials promise to consider grievances as engine drivers and firemen return to work amid a small riot. Police arrest six ringleaders after strikers are pelted and a mob protests. Labor agitator John Burns urged hardline tactics, while local leaders and MPs called for settlements and talks with directors to balance shareholders, public needs, and workers.
The Fall River Weavers Association granted 50 to Newark strikers at the regular meeting. Weavers at Hargraves Mill plan to notify the agent tomorrow that only six looms will run, eight now, with a full strike if any are discharged. broader solidarity among mill workers could follow. Salem notes Jonathan Brown Son shoe factory labor turmoil unresolved. shop to reopen with new men Saturday. State Arbitrator Barry conferred without reaching an agreement.
Henry Atkinson Green a brother of ex Mayor Green and a noted commission merchant died at his home 110 Newbury Street after a period of illness ending with paralysis. Born April 26 1828 in Groton Mass he trained at Lawrence Academy and worked in Boston firms including Wilkinson Stetson Cortran ce Newton Eaton Mackintosh Green & Co. He served as director of Washington Bank and Somerset Club member leaving a son and a daughter in London. Burial will be in Groton. The notice also reports the Paris death of Mrs W W Tucker, a cousin of ex Mayor Samuel A Green.
In this city on January 6 George Everett wed Mary Blake after vows by Rev iz C Birchmore. Also January 6 at Wellfleet Mass Mr Fred S Freeman of Chanel married Flora L Rice of Wellfleet at her parents home by Rev C S Davis. January 8 in Cambridge Bert Houghton of Pittsfield married Kate M Bassent of Cambridge by Rev A E White.
Death notices from Jan 7 to Jan 8 list multiple individuals by surname with ages, locations including Winthrop Egleston square Dorchester Roxbury Cambridgeport Brookline Malden Mattapoisett Charlestown and Paris. Names include James Fletcher Jackinton Henry Dow Charles Devens Mary E Dunbar Henry Atkinson Green Catharine Gill Caroline Highley Nancy Handley Annie E Leonard Abigail King George P Oliver Ada Lieber Elizabeth Procter Solomon Parsons Harriet M Russell Daniel Smith Florence G P Thompson Susan E Tucker Sarah Watts and others with ages from 34 to 94. Funeral details mention St Pauls Brookline and standard notices advise recipients not to send flowers.
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