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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1886
Page
8
A historical party meeting notes long debate and adjournment after ballots in the fourth district Democratic convention. The text highlights Oscey and Dacey among contenders, with strong rhetoric urging voters to back Oliver A. Andrew for governor and stressing Massachusetts history and independence from party dictates.
Delegates from the fourth congressional district pledged unwavering support for Assistant District Attorney Timothy J. Dacey. At Mozart Hall in Boston they discussed the campaign with William McClellan presiding and speeches by Matthew Keaney Alderman and others.
At Codman Hall the Union Card League of Suffolk County endorsed a labor centered platform aligned with the Faneuil Hall 1850s principles. Members voted to back candidates who support labor gains and barred cross party office holders from membership. The meeting adjourned to ratify McCarthy, Scott for representatives and review further nominations.
In a note to the Post editor dated October, Robert Grant clarifies he is not a candidate for the Legislature from Ward 2 despite support for the Democratic cause. He signs as Noberl Grant.
The adjourned third Suffelks periaeedial convention opened in Ward 3 East Cambridge led by Chairman William E. Neilon. Twenty seven ballots yielded no choice as Flynn Harkins and Dwyer each kept their votes. Flynn led on ballot thirteen with 25 of 27 needed. Mahoney was elected to the State central committee before the convention adjourned to reconvene in Hawkins Street Ward Room.
The executive committee of the Independents issues an address urging calm consideration before the polls. It states that party principles have been thoroughly discussed and that only one issue remains to be stated plainly and without reserve.
Massachusetts Republicans including Senator Dawes defend protective tariffs and industrial policy. The piece contrasts Republican stance with Democratic calls for reform and attacks on party leaders, urging independent voters to back Henry B. Lovering for Congress and criticizing the Agrarian and labor movements within the opposing side.
Grimke of Hyde Park, a prominent Black leader, writes a strong letter criticizing the Republican party's treatment of colored people and urging them to pursue an independent political path. He argues for proactive advocacy and cautions against empty promises.
A Turn Rail rally for Leopold Morse’s congressional candidacy drew German and English speeches. Carl Rothenburg chaired and Morse, introduced amid cheers, urged voters in his district to back him, calling himself a plain businessman with an eight year House record.
Letters from Sherman Hoar of Waltham accept the Democratic nomination for State Senator in the Second Middlesex district and outline views on labor boards poll tax suffrage spoils system and United States Senate. Samuel M. Quincy accepts the Democratic nomination for Representative in Ward 10 and cites health concerns but pledges support for the party platform and candidates.
The seventh Suffolk Democratic senatorial convention met at the Concord street school house with 35 delegates. John J. Kane chaired. John F. Callahan moved that Louis Hecht be nominated for Senator, a motion passed unanimously. Hecht vowed an aggressive campaign.
The Boston Printing Committee of the Democratic city committee met at Parker's Westernley and decided to place Thomas F. Hunt on the regular Democratic ticket as the candidate for Senator in the eighth Suffolk district. A letter from J A Ridlaughlin secretary confirms the decision.
The fifth district contest pits Republican E P Wilbur against Democrat Augustine H Read with Read backed by Back Bay voters who favor the park system. Wilbur’s anti park vote is a focal issue as residents urge park completion and Read seeks to unite business leaders and citizens behind park advocacy.
Endicott defines his stance in response to editorials and conversations with Democratic friends, reflecting on ongoing political discussions and public commentary.
A reader declares support for Democratic principles and explains voting the straight Democratic ticket with one exception. The message references personal position and party loyalty amid ongoing campaign discussions.
The Berkshire political battle for sheriff, county commissioner, Governor and Lieutenant Governor is expected to be tight. The labor vote backs Ames and Foster in a split ticket, while The Berkshire Leader favors Ames and Foster and most of the Democratic ticket except Senator Jones of Pittsfield.
The Prohibition State committee holds its final pre election meeting this afternoon at 2 oclock and voters are cautioned about ballots bearing the name John F Andrews. Frank K Foster of the Democratic ticket for Lieutenant Governor will learn election results Tuesday at the Boston Theatre in a private box. Independent Winchester voters endorse Charles A Conant for the Legislature, praising civil service reform.
A Globe Hall meeting at 84 Essex Street organized a labor lyceum to shape public sentiment on the morality of labor and capital relations. John Orvis outlined a broad view. speakers urged addressing labor issues as both economic and social. The group adjourned to hear more Sunday evening from additional speakers.
The Book of the Tile Club will present fine American art through the cooperation of leading artists and promises to be a notable contribution to American art. A limited edition of poetry by Mrs. Margaret Deland titled The Old Garden is also announced with a charming old fashioned binding.
Three Lynn youths John Chasey Beach Street James Murphy Aitty Street and Arthur Wilson A road Street allegedly hired a horse and carriage to Marblehead. The horse was found maimed and dead eye gouged with ribs broken after a late night ride. Authorities briefly arrested them for drunkenness and released them. police seek the suspects as damage is pegged around 800 dollars.
A Boston Theatre excursion led by Henry W. French visited Dublin landmarks including Trinity College the Four Courts the Bank of Ireland and the Daniel O Connell monument. They journeyed through Wicklow Belfast Ulster coast and toward Londonderry Connemara Killarney and Cork with a Sunday quay reunion planned.
Washington correspondence reports the President enjoys evening songs with his wife and guests, drawing room humor at the door keeper’s expense. A drunken woman named Catherine Brent with her dead baby is held for examination in New York. French delegation members depart for Niagara Falls and will return Wednesday.
Richard B. Conway of the Portlands ent. has been signed by Boston manager Jarvis field. Harvard beat Dartmouth 70 to 0 in a football game. A 72 hour go as you please race starts today at the Columbia skating rink. A single scull race between AV. FE. Coates and John D. Evan at 4 this afternoon on the Charles River. Yale opened college football by defeating Wesleyan 61 to 0.
For twenty four hours beginning 7 a m Monday Maine New Hampshire eastern New England and Rhode Island and Massachusetts fair weather with northerly winds and nearly stationary temperatures. Vermont western Massachusetts Connecticut and eastern New York also fair with northerly winds and steady temps. Cautionary signals persist along the Atlantic coast from Woodstone to Eastport.
Observations from multiple stations compiled yesterday up to 7 p.m. show same-time readings for temperature humidity and wind. The report records atmospheric conditions consistent across locations, indicating a stable weather pattern across the monitored area.
The fragment discusses cardy invention in France circa 1391 and a Kentucky discovery in 1874 about a pure wholesome alcoholic stimulant. It claims G O Taylor Bouroon and Are Whis key hag produced it, bottled by C Graves & Sons Boston, with unbranded cags shipped on request.
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