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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1892
Page
2
Chicago convention likely to nominate ex President Cleveland on the first ballot. Grace and Tammany influence loom in tension with Hill faction as reform forces seek to topple Tammany in New York City elections. Tariff reform momentum and state dynamics back Cleveland as the best Democratic standard bearer.
The Massachusetts delegation and guests will ride a fully Pullman train to Chicago, selected from three fast return options after the convention. In Boston the group anticipates the Wigwam seating about 19 400, far exceeding Minneapolis capacity. Josiah Quincy and John E. Russell are mentioned for key committee roles.
The Democratic State convention met at the Grand Opera House Columbus on June 15 presided by James G. Neal of Hamilton. Neal urged nominating Calvin S. Brice for the Presidency. Nominations were set for Secretary of State W. A. Taylor Franklin County. Supreme Court long term Judge John S. Briggs Monroe. short term Judge Thomas Beers Crawford. Clerk of the Supreme Court William H. Wolf Fairfield. and a member to be named.
An ad touts MEFALINE powder as a nerve remedy for headaches. Sold in 10 25 and 60 cent bottles at druggists, advertised as absolutely harmless.
Washington notes say Senator Calvin S. Brice of Ohio, chair of the national Democratic committee, offered to bet 1000 that Cleveland would be nominated at Chicago and 1000 that he would lose to President Harrison. He spoke to New York Democrats and explained his hostility to the ex president and his reasons for confidence in Cleveland's nomination.
In Washington on June 15 Senator Hill said he will not go to Chicago. Asked about the published ballot table or its probable first ballot result he replied Any body can make up a table.
Lowell June 15 The Evening Star reports on an autograph letter from W C Whitney of New York dated June 14 denying any candidacy for the presidency. He says he will not accept the nomination, has warned friends, and has tied their hands, ruling out support or schemes.
In Hanover New Hampshire on June 15 a Dartmouth College Democratic club was organized with H. B. Metcalf as president, E. B. Weston as vice president, P. A. Smilley and W. H. Tarbell as secretaries, E. G. Ham as treasurer, and an executive committee including W. Gunnison, G. C. Selden, C. E. Harris, John Gault. They strongly favor Cleveland's nomination.
A bold headline proclaims a major railroad deal involving the Canadian Pacific and alleges a broad scheme. The article frames the public interest and questions the impact on national transport policy, investors, and regional economies. It outlines competing viewpoints from business leaders and political figures, hinting at legal and regulatory scrutiny ahead.
Boston financial circles report a plan involving Terminal City Company to lease the Canadian Intercolonial railway. The scheme would route European traffic to inland points via a joint venture with New York Central, with Ontario officials debating a subsidy and bond guarantees. Critics say the Intercolonial, a government asset, would pass to Canadian Pacific with subsidies, bypassing public gain.
At the Taunton electric light works the new alternating machine, used for the first time, was smashed when a belt broke. A two and a half foot wide strip of floor was ripped up, part of the building torn, and several other damages occurred. Fireman Charles Reynolds was hurt in the back and a local boy observer was slightly injured. Damage estimate unavailable.
At a Concord meeting the railroad voted to seek stockholder approval to pay a $20,000 annual rental for 99 years for the Epping Exeter branch once built by Exeter interests to the satisfaction of the Concord & Montreal engineer.
William Henry Bronson, a Yale senior in the scientific department, drowned in New Haven harbor while bathing with four peers. A lengthy search failed to recover his body. Bronson, 22, from Rye, New York, had been appointed next year’s physics instructor and was noted as a bright student.
About seventy five members and guests of the Tariff Reform League gathered at the American House for a pre summer dinner. Brooks Adams attacked the McKinley and force bills and touched on silver, with praise for Cleveland and critique of capitalist influence. Quincy and Hamlin spoke on the election's pivotal nature and party principles as Massachusetts backed Harrison or Cleveland.
In Washington a fortification bill passed the House after a single amendment. The bill funds 2,412,376 dollars with 151,000 for enlarging Watertown heavy gun carriage plant. The tin plate duty reduction bill faced debate with support from Mr. Shively and opposition from Mr. O Neil and Mr. Haines, while Mr. White supported it without action. Senate conferees chosen on diplomatic and consular appropriation bill. The gold and silver free coinage bill was debated. Palmer proposed major strikeout, Morgan spoke in favor, and the Senate adjourned without action.
In Woburn on June 15 the Russell Counter Company discharged its nearly 150 workers after nineteen cutters demanded a $1 weekly wage increase. The treasurer says the shutdown was planned previously and not caused by the wage demand, though workers were told not to return until sent for.
The York County Supreme Court at Alfred freed Living L. Hill of Boston after a three day trial. Hill was charged with sending his wife a poisoned ham. Prosecution evidence matched the preliminary hearing, while the defense argued Mrs. Hill’s illness could stem from arsenic in wallpaper or a quilt.
The Yale Football Association held its annual meeting in New Haven on June 15 to elect officers. Elected were President W. B. Moffitt from St. Louis, Vice-President Wallace Winter of St. Paul, Minn., Assistant Manager J. C. Sawyer of Dover, N. H., and Secretary R. C. James of Baltimore, Md.
Forecast for Thursday calls for warmer weather in New England and eastern New York with south winds and clear skies. Washington reports 8 p m June 15.
Domenico De Gregoni a gray haired Italian worker returning home from Chelsea was fatally struck after stepping from a Washington street electric car onto an approaching Tremont line at Prince street. Witnesses say the car traveled fast and the motor man tried to stop but could not avoid the collision. He lived with his brother in law at 31 Medford street and had planned to return to Italy with his wife and six children.
A cresting river bridge under construction at Covington collapsed after heavy rains, killing multiple workers including the Baird and Sponsor families. Sixty three men worked on the false work when the crash occurred. several escaped with injuries while many bodies were recovered amid a gruesome scene. The Cleveland syndicate planned a belt electric line. victims included Andrew Baird, John Sponsor, and William Wilson, with divers and police recovering bodies from the Licking River.
A crowd on Washington and Broadway heard a chilling call of a boy run over by electrics as a Grove Hall car struck a dummy placed on the track. Hoodlums used a string to drop it before the car, terrifying the motorman and causing several women to faint. The stunt could have killed a real child, the crowd realized.
Baltimore hearings report a high ranking Republican receiving a President Harrison communication. Rumors claim Tracy as Secretary of State, Elkins to Navy, and Agnus slated for War, aligning with a policy to enlist Southern Republican journal proprietors. General Agnus denies official appointment news, noting he has heard rumors from eager friends.
On the third day of Alderman J W Bolton’s trial for liquor license bribery at Lawrence witnesses testified about payoffs and schemes. B F Horne described Bolton as a bookkeeper, Welden’s talks, and Colby’s shop money transfers. Court recessed at 5 until tomorrow, jurors still not agreed.
The article promotes securing an engraving worth several dollars by presenting thirty coupons at the POST office or mailing it for eight cents. It notes the advantage of mailing, outlines that four months of POST subscription ($1) qualifies, and says subscribers can obtain engravings in advance and more by presenting coupons.
Washington June 15 The long rising tension between Secretary Blaine and President over Canadian talks culminates in Blaine resigning after a Saturday conference where John Foster reportedly stated views as if he spoke for the President. Foster’s interruption and implied clash over authority triggered Blaine’s decisive act.
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