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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1890
Page
8
A long list of names and appeals urging voters to choose a candidate who votes independently of party lines on tariff reform. It presents a call to vote for a man whose record is aligned with reform and lists numerous prominent signatories and supporters backing the stance.
A portrait of Andrew, Boston born 1850, Harvard graduate and lawyer, long public service including Massachusetts Senate and US House. He champions tariff reform, honest money, civil service reform, veterans and civil rights, opposing Reed tyranny and supporting soldiers and the black community.
Andrew votes against the McKinley bill while all Republican members of Congress vote in favor.
General Cogswell of Salem remarks on Congressman Andrew praising his tariff speech from a Democratic view and noting Democrats who voted right on silver. He hopes for a solid Republican delegation but would accept honorable Democratic members. he adds Rockwell’s comment on John Andrew and Joe O’Neil as “rare men.”
The Herald carries Frank Bird challenging Edward L. Pierce for alleging John F. Andrew missed sixteen House votes on the silver issue. Bird argues Pierce should verify facts in the Congressional Record, urges apology if false, and condemns the slander against a Massachusetts citizen while noting Andrew was paired during the votes.
Philadelphia Record notes rising tinware costs and advertises a basement sale on kitchen tinware and related goods. Items include rousing pans, soap pans, pie plates, wash basins, jelly moulds, tubs, kettles, japanned ware, and undergarments with set prices. Sale emphasizes limited time pricing and convenient delivery at Market Street store location.
Edward L. Pierce reports from Milton on October 29 that Mr. Andrew, during the silver bill debate in the House, was absent on fifteen votes and voted once. He cites McPherson’s Handbook, noting recommendations on paired votes and asserts Andrew claims he was paired on all other votes. The author expresses no desire to misrepresent Mr. Andrew’s actions.
A terse 19th century report notes UR. Andrew voting against the McKinley bill, signaling opposition in a decisive parliamentary moment. The brief records party alignment and immediate legislative reaction without embellishment.
A speech condemns Republican rule and the McKinley bill for limiting youth prospects. It argues excessive foreign commerce harms opportunities and that high prices and monopolies force young men into clerical work, stressing that America should offer every man a fair chance.
Excerpts from the Congressional Record dated Aug 15 1890 feature Senator Plumb challenging tariff hikes. He argues no tin consumer, no testimony or newspaper opinion supports the duty increase and urges reconsideration of the proposed measure.
A discussion notes that housing prices and rents will increase due to higher duties on lime firebrick hardware and other building supplies. It argues elevated costs affect both owners and renters and cites a general rise in lumber prices in sympathy with higher duties.
Hon Henry L Pierce delivers at Tremont Temple on Oct 23 urging a break with Republican Reedism and endorsing Democratic candidates for Congress. He argues tariff fights and party leaders threaten free debate, praises Sumner and Wilson, and warns voters against Quay, Ingalls, Belden, Clarkson, and canal ring ties.
John F Andrew opposed the McKinley bill while all Republican members of Congress supported it, reflecting a rare intra party split on the tariff measure. The political divide highlighted tensions within the GOP over tariff policy and national economic strategy.
A letter from Islaine to Senator Five argues that McKinley’s bill contains no provision to expand wheat or flour markets. The note criticizes the measure as ineffective for increasing agricultural exports and questions the bill's true market-opening impact.
In a Ward 11 address dated October 28, 1890, Governor Long extols Andrew as a cultured, capable gentleman with firm opinions and the ability to express them, noting long acquaintance and respect.
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