Juggling affidavits cited in labor dispute letter
George Fred Williams rebuts General Draper in a public letter dated Nov 1 1892 noting efforts to misdirect voters. He reiterates claims that Draper displaced American and union workers with English weavers paid lower wages and calls for examination of Drapers wage list to verify alleged wage suppression amid the eight hour law debate. He labels the affidavits as jugglery and demands a concrete answer or acceptance of his position.
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Sirer
Draper
Per
Congress
Newton Highlands
Dra R
General Draper
Milford
England
United States
Hopedale Company
Lapworth
Hopedale
Joe
George Fred Williams
Prohibition Rally at Dudley Street Opera House
The Prohibitionists held a rally at the Dudley Street Opera House with Damon sisters providing music. Dr A A Miner presided, Hoxie spoke using stories of a trapped rat and a bribery tale, vowing to expose wrongdoers within 36 hours with affidavits for broad publication.
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Dudley Street Opera House
Damon Sisters
Deacon Somerby
A. A. Miner
Mr. Hoxie
Dudley
Hoxie
Dudley Denies Involvement With Prohibition HQ
Mr. L Edwin Dudley writes to the Post refuting Mr A M Hoxie charges, saying he has never been at the Prohibition headquarters or participated in any meeting there, and that Hoxie's statement is unqualifiedly false.
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A. M. Hoxie
L. Edwin Dudley
The
Post
Prohibition
Hoxie
A Tribute From The Enemy
A tribute notes a man with remarkable gifts for public life and exceptional arts, surpassing others in manner and influence as observed within a specific sphere. The speaker acknowledges unique talents and a rare mastery unseen in his own scope.
Osborne's Trump In Charlestown Saloons Exposed
Police Commissioner Osborne’s covert influence is revealed as he aided Republican State candidates. Saloon keepers were asked to collect Democratic voter signatures on a petition for a new Charlestown bridge and deliver a list to Osborne’s office. The plan aimed to coerce ballots, with secrecy demanded and names surrendered to pressure. The Post published details under condition of anonymity, warning of broader manipulation and urging exposure of the outrage for honest government.
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Osborne
Hardihood
Charlestown
Boston
Chalestown
Police Commissioners
Navy
Police Commission
Post
Haile
Rrepublican Party
Executive Council
Tragic Injury Sinks Man After Station House Fall
John Lyons of East Cambridge lies near death at City Hospital with a broken neck after an overnight ordeal in custody at Station 2. He was found across Tremont street tracks near Bromfield by officers and brought in, later claiming he would forgive his drunkenness. Officials dispute details of how the injury occurred.
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John Lyons
East Cambridge
Lyons
M. Manning
Mr. Manning
Elliott
Manning
Wholesale Grocers Reject Sugar Trust Equality Plan
In Cuscaco on Nov 1 a meeting of large wholesale grocers rejected the Sugar Trust equality and rebate plan. Chicago grocers refuse to be dictated on sugar sales, while the trust allegedly seeks total control of the sugar trade to dictate prices and limit output.
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Cuscaco
Sugar Trust
Chicago
Governor Russell's Support Moves Democratic Party
A man who has established himself as absolute master of the Democratic party leads a unified faction. He has already seduced thousands of men who ought to be true Republicans to his cause.
Governor Russell's debate on Osborne and state issues continues
The dialogue questions Governor Russell's stance on reappointing Police Commissioner Osborne, party influence in policing, and the governor's approach to state questions. The exchange mentions Prohibition, executive nominations, labor laws, poll tax abolition, arbitration, and tariff impacts on wages, noting emphasis on Democratic influence and Republican resistance.
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New Hampshire
Haile
Board of Arbitration
Russell
Commonwealth
Connecticut River
Holyoke
GRESHAM SPEAKS. He Silences All by Writing a Letter
Judge Gresham writes Major Wilson from New York on October 27 and confirms his vote for Cleveland this fall based on tariff policy. He denies influencing officials or seeking office, recalls voting Republican in past elections, and argues the McKinley tariff harmed farmers and workers. He asserts independent judgment on future votes.
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New York
Tadere
Cleveland
W. Q. Gresham
Republican Lights Demonstration Draws Thousands
Thousands will join a Republican demonstration with divisions from three states marching under Harvard’s lead. The mobilization plans include contributing 4000 men, outlining the route and formation as Mattapas joins the effort.
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Harvard
Haile At Arlington Rally At Town Hall
At last night’s Arlington Town Hall gathering presided by W H H Tuttle speakers included Samuel McCall George A Marden State Treasurer Lieutenant Governor William Haile Fred W Joy L W Lawrence the senatorial candidate. Pure Republican doctrine entertained by the Cambridge Glee Club until 10 40 PM.
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Town Hall
Arlington
W. H. H. Tuttle
Samuel McCall
George A. Marden
Lowell
William Haile
Fred W. Joy
Winchester
L. W. Lawrence
Cambridge Glee Club
Osgood Speaks at Ayer on District Attorney Race
In Ayer on November 1 William N. Osgood, Democratic candidate for Middlesex County district attorney, addressed a large, enthusiastic gathering. He argued the office has not been political, except when Republicans turned it into a partisan issue at their county convention, criticizing the exclusion of Gilbert A. Pevey and praising civil service norms while urging voters to rebuke amateur political managers in the Spindle City.
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Ayer
William N. Osgood
Middlesex County
Frost
Gilbert A. A. Pevey
Cambridge
Pevyey
Civil Service
Trinity's Houseless Rector Starts Pastorship
Rev. Dr E W Donald who recently accepted Trinity Church’s call will begin his pastorate Sunday December 11. The Clarendon street rectory, once home to Bishop Brooks, is now diocesan property and the bishop’s residence. The church seeks another rectory.
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E. W. Donald
Trinity Church
Clarendon Street
Bishop Brooks
Diocesan House in Boston Dedicated by Bishop Brooks
The Episcopal Church Association of Massachusetts opened its new diocesan house at 1 Joy Street with Bishop Brooks leading the dedication. The restored mansion, formerly Mrs. Howland Shaw’s residence, cost 42000 and spans four stories with twenty rooms. The building houses the Episcopal City Mission on the first floor, offices and archives on the upper levels, and spaces for the Women’s Auxiliary, Church Temperance Society, and other societies.
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The
Episcopal Church Association of Massachusetts
Joy Street
Brooks
Bay Choir
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
A. J.C. London
F. B. Allen
John Chambre
Lowell
Howland Shaw
Association
Episcopal City Mission
Allen
Church, Association
Church Temperance Society
Williams
Potter
Courtney
Paddock
William Henry Brooks
E. F. Slatter
Board of
Misoor
Massachusetts
B M denies reports of alliance with New York and New England
An authoritative source states there is no truth to rumors that Boston & Maine plans a lease or stock exchange deal with New York & New England. B and M says no negotiations have occurred and that it seeks only to secure paying business, denying any entangling alliance.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
New York & New England Railroad
Boston & Maine
New York & New England
Attorney General Pillsbury Sizes It Up
A fragmented note suggests Attorney General Pillsbury assesses political voices and the public stance of a man who positions himself among supporters of Republican ideals. The readable text hints at evaluations of loyalty and party alignment in a heated political climate.
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Pillsbury
Stock bets cross exchange floors in Boston and New York
Pope Merrill & Co placed a $1000 bet on Cleveland on the Boston Stock Exchange floor, taken by Lee Higginson & Co. A £25,000 Harrison bet offered in the New York Stock Exchange was also offered in Boston by Colonel Charles Fairchild of Lee Higginson, reflecting cross market activity.
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Pope, Merrill & Co
Cleveland
Boston Stock Exchange
Lee, Higginson & Co
Harrison
New York Stock Exchange
Boston
Charles Fairchild
Lee, Higginson
Tragic Loss for World's Fair Party at Loma Loma
The foreign affairs department reports the deaths of W. E. Miles and his family after their small boat capsized in a squall off Loma Loma in the Western Pacific Islands. Mr Giles, a special agent, and three sailors perished while returning to Mango to catch the Maori bound home.
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Chicaco
Foreign Affairs Department
W. E. Miles
Loma Loma
Pacific Islands
Mr. Giles
Polynesia
Mango
Hand Caught in Steam Wringer Injures Hotel Worker
Miss Delia King aged nineteen of the United States Hotel laundry suffered a severe arm injury when her hand was drawn into a steam wringer. Her arm from the elbow to wrist was mangled and she was removed to City Hospital yesterday.
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Delia King
United States Hotel
City Hospital
General Draper Probed Over Weaving Wage Claims
Joseph Hurley general president of the A. E. W. Bost on appeals to General Draper asking for proofs and affidavits from goring weavers about wage claims. He cites Hopedale Elastic Fabric Company paying 80 percent less per yard than competitors and challenges Draper to explain why his company pays lower wages in America than abroad.
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W. PF. Draper
Goring
General Draper
Hopedale Company
England
America
Joseph Hurley
Boston
A Deadly Blow to Republicanism
The piece argues that Governor Russell winning a third term in this presidential year would deal a lasting, unrecoverable blow to the Republican party in Massachusetts, signaling a devastating setback for party strength and influence.
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Russell
Republican Party of
Massachusetts
Thacher and Hoar Rally Democrats in Falmouth
A large Cape Cod gathering heard Henry C. Thacher the Democratic candidate for Congress in the thirteenth district and Hon Sherman Hoar speak. Thacher, a local favorite, drew strong applause while Hoar received an ovation. Curtis Guild Jr of Boston addressed tariff and woollen tax points, with Hoar refuting his argument to the crowd. The event was billed as the town’s largest political meeting to date.
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Falmouth
Henry C. Thacher
Congress
Sherman Hoar
J. Thacher
Becaues
Cape Cod
Provincetown
Curtis Guild, Jr
Boston
Mr. Hoar
Mr. Guild
Mr. Thacher
Boston Firm Attached in New York Action
Ignatius Rice obtained an attachment for 3512 against property in this State of McConnell & Shaws leather merchants of Boston. The property is said to be in Hamilton and Warren Soatbas.
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New York
Ignatius Rice
McConnell & Shaws, Leather Merchants
Boston
Hamilton
Warren Soatbas
Perfectly Cured Eczema By Rood’s Sarsaparillia
After physicians failed, two individuals endured severe eczema. Rood’s Sarsaparillia claimed a perfect cure, highlighting a startling turnaround and renewed skin health.
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Rood
Andrew Denounces Naturalization Fraud Allegations
John T. Wheelwright of the Eighth District Democratic committee defends Mr. Andrew against naturalization fraud charges in Arlington and the district. He says honest campaigning, warns unfounded accusations harm the party, and praises John F. Andrew amid Republican opposition.
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Eighth Congressional District
Andrew
Arlington
John T. Wheelwright
Post
United States
Republican Party
Massachusetts
John F. Andrew
Caldwell denies moribund label for iron foundry
J A Caldwell treasurer of the Mechanics' Iron Foundry Company rejects Governor Russell's list of moribund iron industries. He asserts the company is sound, prosperous, and not in danger of folding its tent.
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J. A. Caldwell
Mechanics’ Iron Foundry Company
Russell
Democratic ascendancy in Legislature framed by entrenchment action
The statement frames Democratic ascendancy as capturing the first line of entrenched positions and attacking the second, signaling a shift in power in the Legislature and forecasting a political shift in favor of Democrats.
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George Stone
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Lodge
Winthrop
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