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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1897
Page
3
In the cities yesterday the Democrats saw net gains in both houses. The notable Republican fall was Colonel Young of Springfield. Lawrence swung to Flynn who won the Senate seat by about 2500, and Chelsea elected a Democratic Representative.
Cambridge voters produced a small turnout with no major local contests. Governor Wolcott led with 4472 votes, Dallinger ahead of rival 1743, and five Republicans to two Democrats elected. Total ballots stood at 8000, down from 12710 last year. several state and county races favored Republicans.
Somerville election yields no ward contests as Republicans win all seats. Wolcott totals 8800 votes, down 38 percent from last year, while Cutter the Democratic candidate polled over 1000 votes. Five Republican representatives Huntress White Jones Phillips and Chandler returned with large majorities amid a split ticket and limited Democratic turnout. Ward 4 sees McSorley defeated by Swallow by over 10 votes. Ward 2 shows Cutter strong for Senator amid uneven ward results. Governor results follow.
A light vote was cast in Springfield as Colonel Young, an A. P. A. candidate, faced defeat in the race for the state House. The partial results indicate a tight contest with low turnout reported.
In the third district W B Stone Democrat was re-elected over C I Young Republican with 1132 votes for Stone, 889 for Young, and 1197 for Fuller Republican. McCann Democrat 862, Tookem Independent Democrat 370. Fourth Hampden results show Selsom Republican 1827, Bosworth Republican 1337, Hall Democrat 571, Shipman Democrat 637. Fifth Hampden Hoag Republican 614, Jones Democrat 29.
The Chelsea vote totaled 3681, with Republicans winning most wards except Wards 1 and 2 in the 26th district where Democrat Melvin L. Breath defeated Franklin O. Barnes by 151. In the 27th district Republican Edward Willard defeated Thomas J. Morrison by 591. Winthrop officials reported early tallies, and Scott F. Bickford of Revere received strong support in the 27th district. FOR GOVERNOR.
Lynn, November 2, election day passed quietly with a small turnout. Voters supported Walcott for governor with 4530 votes, down from 6601 last year, Williams received 21, and Lynn gave Republican majorities in all local offices.
Yesterday in Everett the total vote was light about 60 percent of the electorate. The only contest of note was the anti A P A candidate Charles Mansur against Amos E Hall the regular Republican candidate backed by that order. Hall won in every ward except one where Mansur led briefly. Hall's city wide plurality stood at 139 with both parties losing similar shares due to the storm.
Scott F. Bickford stands for the 28th district Ward 5 with 379 majority in this ward. Last year Governor race totals show Prince 118 Williams 1153 Wolcott 3515.
In Lowell on election day Wolcott won by 1184 votes while George Fred Williams fell 3297 votes from last year. Governor totals 5237 a 2132 drop. Mr Williams 4053 up 81. Dr Everett 101. Putnam and Brigham reelected as senators. Draper defeats Dobbins as Republicans lose a representative.
Lawrence voters gave Joseph J. Flynn the Senate nomination a decisive win by 2064. In Essex districts the Democrats won three seats in the seventh. Ames failed to gain reelection in the sixth, while Frederick and Smart were reelected with a smaller tally. Poor won in the eighth Essex district.
Pittsfield voters showed slow turnout with a close Representative contest. Lieutenant-Governor Crane led city totals with 2088 votes, Governor Wolcott 1810, and Lawrence 1807 for Congress. The fourth district elected two Democrats England and Gaynwell over Stevenson and Johnston by a narrow margin.
Rainy turnout kept votes light in Fall River on November 2 as Wolcott won by about 2500. Moran, a Democrat, increased his lead over Neill, while Mills beat McManus for register of deeds. Connelly, a Democrat, captured the ninth district seat, with Republicans winning several Bristol district representatives.
Salem voters favored the Republican slate as expected in a light turnout. Wolcott led with 2169 votes to Williams 1034 and others minor. Bascom Gauss and Atherton also won in their districts with strong pluralities. Republicans Shapple Dalton and Trow secured district seats by sizable margins amid a statewide trend.
Brockton voters produced a quiet election with 3647 ballots cast versus 6216 last year. Wolcott and Williams lost heavily while Everett earned 163 votes against 189 previously. Four Republicans will represent Brockton in the next General Court, with Populists boosting Democratic support in several wards. Chamberlain won the Senate seat by more than two to one in almost all wards.
In North Adams on a stormy day Senator Lawrence received the largest vote of the day with 1563, Governor Walcott trailed with 1418. In the first Representative district Magennia and Richardson ran unopposed with Richardson slightly ahead of his mate. Voter turnout was low and the day was unpleasant for those who did vote.
Waltham November 2 The city held a quiet election with 2259 ballots cast down from 3760 in a prior year. Samuel O Upham was elected.
Holyoke Massachusetts reports Rog er Wolcott securing the city for a second time though by a smaller margin than last year with about 4000 votes cast from a 60 percent registration. C. C. Callahan and Roger Donoghue win local races while Ives narrowly loses supporting Mahoney and Callahan. Legislative seats go to A K E Hemphill and Sheehan with Dooling re elected.
Worcester totals show Wolcott leading with 5484 votes, Williams 2315, Everett 418, Brophy 968, Bascom 131 from nine wards. In the precincts reporting seven of eight wards, Wolcott leads 4839 to 1940 for Williams with smaller margins for Everett and Bascom. Representative and Senator elected in Worcester districts.
In Springfield on election day November 2 Chicopee saw light turnout. Republicans largely stayed away while Democrats claimed wins. Daniel J. Driscoll Silver Democrat defeated Republican Henry J. Boyd for the Chicopee seat by 189 and George Fred Williams carried the governorship by 34 over Walcott. Senator Mahoney won by 123 over Ives. Total vote 1649 of 2366 registered. Driscoll’s win surprised as Boyd was expected to prevail.
In Haverhill, November 2, election interest was low with sparse campaigning. Republican candidates maintained a solid plurality, while in the 3rd and 4th districts Republican nominees won amid fewer votes. State ticket activity was limited for Republicans. Democrats focused on registration. Governor results show Wolcott 1892, Williams 1126, Everett 8.
Voting started slowly in Northampton but intensified in the afternoon. Governor Wolcott led Williams by over 800 votes, while Senator Irwin trailed Wolcott by about 200 but led the governor overall. County treasurer race favored Fanister with 1163 votes to Warner's 970.
Taunton returns Eugene E. Donovan as the first Democrat elected to the Legislature from the city, defeating Representative Lyman in the third Bristol district by two votes after a near-quiet election with a total county ballot of 2359. The GOP majority there is typically about 600.
On November 2 New Bedford saw the dullest election day in living memory with about 40 percent turnout. Wet weather and lack of local contests left Republicans winning all races by reduced pluralities amid quiet polling places.
Newton recorded its lightest city vote with a total of 2915 ballots. The Republican sweep showed Governor Walcott 2142, Williams 520, Everett 252, while Senator Harwood defeated Farrington 2181 to 2056. Hayward and Pickard for Representatives defeated Morris 2002 to 2056. The new charter was a major issue in the campaign.
Reports from Berkshire indicate Senator Lawrence has been elected Congressman from the first district by a splendid majority. A celebration followed Judge Lawrence's victory tonight.
Newburyport on November 2 reported a unusually light total city vote of 1487 ballots cast. Local officials cited low turnout and interest amid a quiet election cycle with few contested races.
In Lexington on November 2 a large turnout backed a petition for a street railway entry, with 369 votes in favor and 186 against. The result shows clear local support for the proposed line and its entry into the town.
The document lists gubernatorial and representative candidates across counties and districts, naming party and district details for figures such as Wolcott Crane Knowlton Lovell Swallow Sullivan Atherton Shaw, and many more. It catalogs nominees by county and district including Middlesex Essex Worcester Hampshire Franklin Berkshire Bristol Norfolk Plymouth Cape and Cape districts, with Dem Rep and Independent indicators.
Thousands of men are urged to try a new remedy claimed to cure nervous debility impotency and night losses. The free prescription is offered by H C Olds of Kalamazoo Michigan with no cost and a promise of prompt response to requests.
A dense roster of lawmakers by county and district listing names, party affiliations, and towns including Adams Williamstown Norwood Hyde Park Canton Quincy Weymouth Fall River Brockton and Taunton with districts spanning 1st through 11th and extending to Barnstable Dukes Nantucket and Nantucket counties. The document records Rep and Dem designations for numerous districts and candidates across the state.
The list shows district by district results with Ernest W. Roberts in the First district as Rep. James E. Hayes in the Second as Dem. Daniel D. Rourke in the Third as Dem. Charles I. Quirk in the Fourth as Dem. William W. Towle in the Fifth as Rep. James A. Gallivan in the Sixth as Dem. Charles E. Folsom in the Seventh as Rep. William W. Davis in the Eighth as Rep. Joshua B. Holden in the Ninth as Rep. The party tally stands Republicans five, Democrats four.
Peter Maher and Tut Ryan sign articles for a twenty round bout within seven weeks with clubs bidding to stage it. Hachman posts $1000 as appearance guarantee and no contest until terms are set. Ryan’s past record includes draws with Joe Goddard. other notes cover various local boxing plans and signings.
Mayor Josiah Quincy reacted to the vote on reorganizing Boston city government, acknowledging a decisive majority against a single chamber while noting a sizable minority favored change. He argued the outcome shows sentiment supports two chambers, and urged continued reform efforts including direct alderman nominations.
The ex-Mayor addressed a crowd discussing the present system and universal criticisms. He urged that education from a campaign on the issue could improve conditions and expressed cautious optimism about future reforms.
Major F. H. Briggs of the Common Council says residents rejected the single chamber proposal. He condemns glittering generalities and urges focus on detailed reforms to improve elections and aldermanic selection. He praises the Post for backing public opinion and urges Legislature to empower the Common Council.
A public advocate hails the Post for leading a people's fight against centralizing municipal power. He argues for wide publicity of expenditures, stresses citizen rights of minority shareholders in municipal finances, and urges extending rather than abridging Common Council powers through voter control.
Moran lauds Boston Post for opposing the single chamber plan and defeating machine bosses. He credits Col Page's Beacon and the people’s vote as a victory over press interests Quincy and the Municipal League.
The speaker expresses displeasure at the act's defeat and notes it would have saved taxpayers money and simplified legislation. He claims no political motive, respects the voters’ decision, and suggests the Post’s opposition affected reception while urging acceptance of current democracy.
Supporters of a single chamber bill sparked trouble by handing voters cards in wards. Mayor Quincy and the Democratic machine faced accusations, denied by Secretary Mullen about a half day off for voting. City Hall employees and municipal figures distributed cards, with police halting actions in Ward 11 and Ward 6 as witnesses noted officials involved.
Hon. Jonathan A. Lane says voters were swayed by leaders and mass information was lacking. William Minot laments its defeat but expects revival with possible reforms and notes working people were slow to accept the measure.
Capen says votes were shifting to supporters until opponents spoke out and voters showed apathy. He cites business interests backing amendments and political interests that favored both sides, noting confusion over the questions involved.
Former Boston mayor Thomas N. Hart says residents should stay engaged to restore local self-government. He commends The Post for its public-spirited work and notes Boston has a strong system already in place.
Former councilman Walter L. Sears of Ward praises the Post for its role in retaining the Common Council and the rap branch of city government, urging public commendation for the paper's work.
Representative Jeremiah J. McCarthy of Ward 4 says he shifted to support a two chamber city government but voted against it and credits The Post for helping defeat the bill. He cites overall city welfare as the motive and praises the newspaper’s role.
Senator Charles E. Folsom of Dorchester praised The Post for its role in defeating the bill. He said he supported it in the Senate but campaigned against it publicly, believing it was not best for Boston.
Former congressman Harrison H. Atwood states he did all he could to defeat the bill and voted against it, expressing satisfaction with the results.
Former Ward 24 councilor Herbert Manks says The Post did yeoman's work for Boston residents and that the results show public confidence in the City Council.
Senator Frederick W. Dallinger of Cambridge says the Boston elite election indicates support for two municipal bodies over a single chamber. He credits the Post with contributing most to defeating the bill and granting it significant credit.
The writer expresses regret that the act failed and argues the proposed government form was an improvement. They credit the Post for defeating it yet praise the paper's clear stance even when disagreeing.
The defeat of the single chamber bill is credited to the people’s good sense and preference for popular government. The Post earned strong praise for its stance, having largely opposed the change while other papers favored it. The public vote aligned with the Post’s position, indicating its readership and influence.
The Post claims sole blame for causing the defeat of the measure and asserts it will receive credit for the outcome. The text argues the Post and its opposition were the main force behind the defeat.
The Post editorials emerge as some of the strongest pieces in memory, reflecting a fervent call to uphold the act and its lasting influence. Readers witness a forceful stance backing robust governance and public policy.
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