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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1888
Page
2
Kentucky delegate seconded Grover Cleveland with fervor praising his tariff reforms and anti subsidy stance. Speech lauded Cleveland as courageous, capable, and dedicated to equal rights, with vivid metaphorical praise and a rousing crowd response.
In a rousing session at the Democratic National Convention, Georgia and other delegations back Grover Cleveland with calls for unity. Speakers praise his anti monopoly stance, tariff reform, and proven leadership, as the roll call and adjournment efforts shape the nomination process.
Henry Watterson and Colonel Morrison pleased with the platform as amended to reaffirm 1884 while endorsing the President's tariff message and backing Mills bill. Gorman wins a technical victory for reformers. Patterson’s silver tender proposal is withdrawn. Resolutions will seek admission of Dakota, Montana, Washington, New Mexico as statehood and Home Rule for Ireland.
The committee backed Senator Gorman's bid to reaffirm the 1884 tariff plank by a 25 to 19 vote. Watterson and Gorman argued for candor and a bold stance as Cleveland’s last message signals a horizontal reduction. Debate extended past noon and continued into the evening as sections were reviewed.
In St Louis on June 6 delegates show strong Thurman backing with about six hundred pledged. Indiana stalwarts resist a first ballot nomination while Colorado work to secure a near certain second ballot victory. Anticipated Thurman nomination faces late rumors of shifting support as Thurmanites stay confident.
Sr. Louis June 6 Colonel Lewis the new Massachusetts member of the national Democratic committees will not vote for Barnum for chairman. He says Barnum is not in sympathy with the administration and will vote against him even if alone. Other Massachusetts men have done little today while Corcoran believes Thurman sentiment strong and the delegation may back him to expedite business. They plan to leave for home Thursday night.
The Cleveland Democracy of Buffalo plans a strong return greeting with about one hundred here and six hundred more at home. They expect a bigger Cleveland vote in 1888, note Jack White’s possible shift, and contest Depaw’s candidacy citing lack of New York strength and railroad opposition amid intra party jealousy.
News from Washington reports Cleveland’s renomination by acclamation at the St Louis Democratic convention. Bulletins reached lawmakers quickly and 200 red bandannas waved as the speakers announced the unanimous action. Attention shifts to the vice presidential race with Indiana delegates unsure about Thurman or Gray.
The text notes that the form outlined in the President's message would carry substantial influence nationally, signaling a guiding weight on policy and public discourse. It emphasizes broad impact and the expectation of alignments across states and sectors.
The President spent a quiet day at the White House and at Oak View. He received the renomination news alone via a bulletin and expressed gratification. Messages of congratulation flooded in as Colonel Lamont delivered the despatch.
Across Augusta and New York on June 6 crowds celebrated President Cleveland's renomination. Processions marched, banners proclaimed support, and brokers wagered on his victory as Concord’s Democrats toasted reform and his gubernatorial record alongside national acclaim.
A chronicle of Grover Cleveland born March 18 1837 Caldwell New Jersey who rose from a village store job to law and politics. He faced hardship after his father died, studied law in Buffalo, and built a reformer career in Erie County becoming a trusted sheriff and Buffalo mayor whose anti corruption drive propelled him toward national prominence.
The Boston city board of aldermen reported unanimous support for keeping the mayoral permit requirement for preaching on the Common. The committee defended the ordinance as a vital police measure protecting peace, noting its positive impact and the need for executive oversight in granting permits.
On Wednesday June 13 1888 at 12 o clock m a prominent estate at 194 to 204 Pleasant street corner Shawmut near Park Square will be sold on the premises. It measures about 6595-100 by 58 62-100 feet and 93 78-100 feet containing 47681 square feet with two four story brick buildings and one story wooden building five stories with six suites of five rooms each modern conveniences all in order. This growing location should attract investors. $1000 to be paid at sale. Plans and further particulars at office.
A special auction sale of acclimated family trotting and saddle horses matched pairs and cobs is scheduled Thursday June 7 at Walker's Horse and Carriage Bazaar Boston. Horses will be exhibited from Monday. consignments are to W P Balch Esq and stock may be examined at the bazaar or Balch's office 82 Devonshire Street.
Peter Cannon guardian will sell at public auction in Thatcher court Boston on the ninth day of June at 12 30 p m the land and buildings numbered six with specific bounds, belonging to John J Dolan and Mary Ellen Dolan minors. Estate subject to two mortgages totaling 1000 dollars with 200 dollars payable at sale time.
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