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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1885

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Massachusetts and nation see sweeping political shifts

The report highlights strong gains for the Republicans and Democrats alike with notable statewide results. Hugh J. Grant wins New York County sheriff as Hill surpasses expectations, while Boston and Connecticut reflect decisive majorities and a rebuke to misrule amid high voter turnout and lingering local tensions.

Hill Wins New York City Election By Large Margin

The Sun Bulletin reports Hill carried Kings County by 11,000 and exited with a total majority exceeding 15,000. He won Schuyler County by 13, and Baut Davenport margin details show Hill leading in major city wards and outside districts. City totals list Davenport 123,734 Carr 76,350 Jones 121,299 with Hill ahead in Hill Davenport 48,268 over Carr 44,419.

New York Sun Hill King’s County Schuyler County Bilaine New York City Davenport Carr Jones Sane Eee Seeder Seaasataen Prince's Plurality Fane E.j.jone Devees Luy Frooks John KE. Jonch J. Henry Stevenson F G Whiccomb Vro Ward Two Csesceseeers James E. Fitzgerald Patrick J. Cennedy Ata Lewes Anne Civis Mr. Sessam F.j.mw Phi Geo. Z. Sanderson John Bees R R.G Il R.C Starks Bess Steer Ry C. Danforth Precinet Ccessijn Coves John F Gh Chas. Field Chas. Webb Philip J. Doherty John P. Reynolds H. Coan Processen Eee H. L Granstein Ho Samuel T. Harris Ward Dennis J. Leahy Edward J. Flynn Geo H Weston A.E Prector James H. Galleghe I BL Davie McLaughlim D J Harkins Doherty Atteee Hens Ward Bight Patrick D. Dwset Matthew Dolanees James F. Fariey John J. Coffey L. I. Ce J.F. P. Christan Karvey Kellogg Wara Henry H. Anutey Robert C. Hoon Ei Henry Parkman J.C. Chappelle John Tobias John H. Smith Jacob A. Dres Edward P. Fisher SS. Woodbury J.B. Morrison M. Engieharat M. Downing Geo. S. Mann H.parminter W. F.wharton John O. Teele J Gray R Middleton Ward Tielve Dennis Quinn, Jr R. Desbrew A. Burke D. A Philip Quinn Elll Pee Farrell J. Fossitt Scorieting Wenweame Wees Fee J. BeGuire James Sullivan Alvin Simmons Wu. B Wilbur John A. Collin John H. Crow Hugh Doherty Robert F. Means Hh. F Tobin Ind East District Revewsees Eeeress One Ward Sevsu Winthrop Wet Atten Ewes Ae E. Evans Ee Ets Nenseschok Q. A. Brackett Gove Albert A. Woodwar Abijah Hall Second District Co. Hall M.J. Mahoney Cscvocsseeeee Wm. Rust Ae Eee Edward J. Hathorne J. B. Berry S.J. Rand, Pross Css Cone Inoza Seeesee Kent, & E Ribbard John F. Shea D. J. Maguire Semenes Conus J J. Johnson Augustus Bacon, Jr Wil. Graves Murphy M McEttrich H McDonough J. MccCaimech M. Wade J Hamdeth T. Wilson John E Wetheeber Sess George Curtis Jc Ho Wm J.O' Ten John Ro Dobbs Whee Thomas K. Cock P X. . Peewee Ind Chase Salty Ewe Wn Nee Precint Wee Johnn T. Wheelwright Jon H. Craim Daniel Gunn Hervry GC. Alin J.B. Packard Seuwere J. M. Grelvin OD B.nveceee Sene Ee Ecsstewesenesate Eink Joseph F. Keady Seeee Ird J. Nes A. Hathaway Suffolk County Sersnee Willis Sotlsesesunasoai Ate Scesssees Peae Ead Soneion Eeeerevesennedy Wena Ae Nawak & Wieddiniatees A Zowne Pillsbury’s Eorssesee Leese Sawreweet Lue B.ves Ween Kendricaen Sane Arerr Moro sensys+ ABTS Freetown Gay Head Gosnold Eeee Neers Harv Hich Beereeeee Lakeville Marior Mabpeeeee Mattapoisett Middlebore Eeaneee Nantucket New Bedford Orlear See - T Yarmouth Abingtor Sane Tebe Attleborough Wee Enee Berkley Cece Tenete Braintree Bridgewate Seen Plymvouth Pympton Quincy Randolph Raynbsam Rockland Scituate Eee Enunee Ee Scatod South Abington South Scituate Stoughton Cess Taunton Weymouth Aes West Bridgewater Eseenre Tria Leees Eons Fearth Sosten IRS Boston TRS Ward Ko Allington Burlington Cambridge Chelsea Stewewee Nahant Stoneham Saugus Wakefield Winchester Winthrop Ate Ewneee Waithac. Asie Weeeeeseellsoi Dd. R. Pro Nat Amesbury Neee Tees Beverly Boxford Ates Bradford Danvers Essex Euae Geogetown Gloucester Groveland Hamilton Haverhill Tener Ipswich Wee Sees Lynfield Eoer St Manchester Whensween Sees Marblehead Merrimac Westenburry Acton Seer Wees Andover Ashby Renee Betton Dillerica Belton Dunstable Grotonss Harvard Lancaster Lawiedce Lowell Eawa Sear Buesen IDCOM Marlborough Mayndbic Eee Cosseeves Field Serene Meeway Eneee Menocn Milford Eae Mills Natick Weeseeee Neecham Newton Eweare Norfolk Northborough Norwood Enne Sherborna Auburn Batre Boylston Bamfie Brookfield Weer Charlton Dollas Eeeer Torent Grafton Dudley Tees Hardwick Holden Holland Leicester Millbury New Braintree Northbridge North Brootfield Oskham Oxford Paxton Princeton Rutland Shrewsbury Southbridge McEy Sterling Sturbridge Sutton Upton West Registon West Brookfield Worcester Wssers Amberset Ashburnham Ashfield Wee Erenees Os Athol Belchertown Bernardston Buckland Cecsceves Charlemont Aoee Chester Field Seer Dom Aid Perce Fitchburg Gardner Gill Goshen Granby Greenfield Greenwich Hadley Hatfield Thawhey Heath Holyoke Hubbardston Suse Huntington Raccoon Il Waar Levereit Leyden Fees Tenes Wae Middietie Edeeeue Monroe Secre Northampton Northfield Orange Pelham Petersham Phillipston Plainfield Prescott Sean Rowe Alioro Agawsetm Beck Blairdfor Cheshire Cheeter Micopee Ee Clarksburg Ceer Dalten Egremont Filotiga Grapville Oreweeseee Great Barripgtop Hampden Senee Hancock Sennteee Hinsdale Ae Wee Lanceborough Lee Lenox Ee Longmeadow Ludlow Palmer Petu Pittsfield Cecseare Richmond Ruessell Sandisfield Wee Savoy Sheffield Escdessy Springfield Ockbridge Tollard Seeaee Tyringbhem Worhington Weatilela West Springfield West Smeeeee Wilbraham St Wiliamstown Windsor Ee Ee Robnson Beard F. O. Prince G. D. Rovinson J. Sumner T. J. Lothrop H. K. Firnley E. J. Sherman F. W Jones J.C. Bennett W.r Jchneon G. Foster WA. Giarke, Jr H. A. Roberts Athol Beckford Tao J.W. Hutchins N N. Wentworth O. H. Smith

District 1 to 26 Representatives by Chelsea names list

A dense OCR list enumerates district representatives from 1 to 26, with party affiliations and names. Chelsea figures appear in districts including 25 and 26. The text mixes spellings and initials, indicating a historical roster of state or city delegates.

Grant Elected Sheriff in New York City

A dispatch reports Hugh J. Grant elected sheriff with at least a 7000 vote lead over Jacobus and over 10000 ahead of White, per C S Lord. Hill wins New York state by about 15000. Republicans hold a slim Legislature. Whitney wins Brooklyn mayoral race by about 12000. Democrats win most county tickets.Brooklyn results show Whitney 40,065. Collins 29,277. Woodward 10,759 in 215 districts. Albany County estimates Hill ahead by 2000, Cleveland last year 746.

Hings County Brooklyn Whitney Brookln Lrooklyn Collin Woodward New York Davenport Hill Blaine Cleveland Albany County Albiany Trenton N. Se Bergen Burlington Cape May Hunterdon Middlesex Passaic Sussex Senate Assembly

Democratic Gains Sweep Virginia Legislature in Key Counties

Across Virginia on November 3, Democratic gains were reported in many counties and cities. Richmond and Norfolk show strong Democratic majorities, with Lee’s statewide lead estimated around 20,000 to 21,000 votes as districts report gains and new House members for Democrats. Alexandria and Petersburg also tilt Democratic, while Mahone era incumbents face routine shifts as the state leans Democratic.

Lee Alexandria the Gazette House of Delegates Barbour George Lee Wen Southampton Mahone Fairfax Culpepper Orange Norfolk Portsmouth Winchester Cleveland Alexandria County Alexandria City Wise Harmon Leese Stuart Frederick County Shenandoah County Legislaturo Culpepper County Petersburg Richmond Fitzhugh Lee Lee

Large Democratic Gains in Connecticut Legislature

In Hartford and statewide, voters elected legislators. State House tally: Republicans 129, Democrats 112, Independents 2, with Marlborough tied. Senate: 13 Republicans to 11 Democrats. Hartford results show E. S. Cleveland winning the Senate seat by 584, and Wm. Hamersley plus James F. Seemlon winning for the Democrats amid ward majorities.

Hartford Conn Courant Marlborough Republiccans Senate Republcans E. S. Cleveland Den Alexander Harbison Wm. Hamersley James F. Scemlon

Clean Sweep for the Regular Democratic Ticket

Baltimore voters gave a sweeping victory to the regular Democratic ticket with Fusionists largely defeated. Early returns suggest Democratic gains in most counties, likely securing a working majority in both state legislative branches.

Baltimore

Law is Carried In Chicago County Election

Chicago Nov 3 midnight reports from 237 precincts confirm the city election law's passage. Two Republicans and two Democrats win county commissioner seats. other ticket names remain in doubt as results stabilize. The special election for the fifth district congressman seat, caused by Reuben Elwood’s death, proceeds quietly with Hopkins, the Republican candidate, ahead.

Chicago Iater-Ocean Egin Reuben Elwood Hopkins

Democrats Sweep City In Quiet Election Day

Voters largely stayed away as a mild turnout favored Democrats. Senator-elect Hayes, well known in Dorchester, won in the eighth district with support from young men across wards 22 and 25. Local races for register, ward contests, and a schoolhouse fire on George Street marked the evening’s events.

Prince Office of Register of of Deeds Collison Friends Colonel Logan Tobin George Street Hayes Dorchester Parker House John &. Fitzgerald Senate Worcester Thomas J. Barry Word 24 Democratic Committee Chris Donohue William B. Sment John H. Les

Legislation- Prince Runs Strong as Republicans Falter

Early returns from nearly all towns show light overall turnout with Democrats gaining ground. Robinson led last year but falls short this time while Prince surpasses Endicott. Democratic gains extend to the Legislature with 76 Democrats likely in the House and 12 in the Senate as Republicans hold a substantial majority.

Prince Robinson Mr. Endicott Boston Endicott Marlboro Butler McCafferty Ino Miiton House of Representatives Senate Iss Democras Suffolk John J. Hayes Bristol Bob” Howard Plymouth William L. Douglas Brockton J. J. Whipple Republican Committee Middlesex George A. Marden Lilly Lowell B. Alger Cambidge Bast Frank W. Jones Lynn Samuel B. Locke Andover Essex Middeser Worcester Hampden Franklin Berkshire Norfolk

Senators Elected Across Essex and Worcester Counties

Essex County lists six districts with four Republicans and two Democrats. Notable winners include Frank W. Jones of Lyon and William Coggswell of Salem. Worcester County shows multiple districts with all Republicans, plus cross county results in Norfolk and Plymouth areas. The ballot reflects mixed party representation and regional incumbents.

Essex County Frank W. Jones Lyon William Coggswell Salem William H. Tappen Manchester George W. Morrill Amesbury Charles B. Emerson Bradford Samuel B. Locke Andover Worcester County Martin Jefferson Worcester William T. Forbes Weetboro Allen L. Jones Oxford Charles A. Gleason New Braintree Henry S. Nourse Lancaster B. F. Mills Williamstown Alexander W. Fulton George H. Kearn North Adams John C. Crosby Lorenzo H. Ganwell Pittsfield Frank EK. Mason Savoy Samuel H. Norton Otis Charles H. Dorr Richmond Cheries J. Burger Great Barrington Edward J Andrus, K Sheffield Hampshire County

State legislative slate listing party notes and districts

A long list of district by district names and affiliations. It records Republicans, Democrats and Independents across multiple counties such as Barnstable Bristol Franklin and Worcester with several town origins like Sandwich Mashpee Yarmouth Harwich Wellfleet Norwood Hyde Park Canton and Fall River. The roster includes names like Charles Dillingham Isaiah Young Ambrose Doane and Benjamin Atkins along with party labels and home towns.

Frank A. Fales Norwood Clement K. Fay Brookline Charles F. Jenney Hyde Park George E. Downes Canton Herbert M.federhead Quincy Benjamin S. Lovell Francis Ambler Weymouth Caleb Thompson Braintree William W. Hurley Randolph Henry Fitzpatrick Stoughton Benjamin F. Boyden Foxboro Henry L. Millis Millis Walter Hunnewell Wellesley

Massachusetts Republicans and Democrats Listed by Counties

A long list of names with party labels and towns across multiple counties. It notes Plymouth Berkshire and Hampshire groups with pairs of Republicans and Democrats, reflecting a state political roll call or candidate slate. The dense roster names many incumbents and challengers from Worcester, Middlesex, and surrounding areas.

A Mistake of the City Committee Affects Democratic Vote

In Lynn on election day the ballot turnout was dull as Democrats failed to have tickets at polls until after 7 30. At precinct one ward six no Jones sticker appeared until one. Democrats celebrate Mr Jones victory as brains over money. The constitutional amendment passed by about 1000 to 900.

Lynn City Committee Precinct One Ward 6 Jones Mr. Jones Waltham Erskine Warden Hall Butler

Robinson Loses Votes in a Close Fight Alger Elected

In a tight contest Robinson loses by a narrow margin while Alger wins the post. Local voters witnessed a keen race with both candidates tallying support across neighborhoods and districts. Alger declared the victor as tabulations finished.

Robinson Alger

No Efforts Made on Either Side to Bring out the Voters

The report notes a lack of mobilization by both sides ahead of the election, with no apparent campaigns or targeted outreach to persuade or turnout supporters. It highlights a quiet political environment and minimal public engagement.

Little Interest Manifested in the Election in Chelsea

A Democrat was elected to the Mouse with a very small vote turnout in Chelsea. Less than 2,700 votes were cast. Mr. M. M. Merritt, Democrat, defeated his opponent, marking the election with unusually light participation.

Chelsea M. M. Merritt Somerville Flynn Fitts Boynton

Light Malden vote on amendment accepts without opposition

Malden on November 3 reported a light turnout as the constitutional amendment was accepted with little opposition. A brief summary of the vote is provided.

Cross Wood Malden

Prince caning incident at Marlborough street residence

Hon Frederick O Prince was firing when a Post reporter pulled the bell at Dr Prince’s Marlborough street home at 10 o’clock last night. The incident is described as a display affecting the democratic standard bearer.

Frederick O. Prince Dr. Prince Marlborough Street

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