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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1890
Page
2
Secretary Noble clashes with Mayor Grant over New York census recounts and book custody. Arguments center on political influence, state representation, and the integrity of the 1850 census process. Correspondence shows tension between Nob le and Kenney as documents and counts become focal points of contention.
The passage condemns Republican managers in the third district for pasting political posters in public places including polling booths. It notes widespread use of concealing legends that may confuse voters and hinder their purpose, prompting readers to observe the practice seen yesterday on many polling booths.
A split campaign poster effort across districts violated election spirit rules. Police removed objectionable material from booths and walls, including a jailhouse motif. Despite scrapers at night, many private walls and the Washington Street stone wall near the New England Conservatory remain heavily decorated.
A second daughter was born to Senator and Mrs Hawley in Washington on Friday evening October 31 General Hawley’s birthday. M Benjamin Constant the Parisian artist has arrived in New York and will visit Boston to finish a painting begun in the U S some months ago. The Wilkie Collins memorial fund now exceeds 1500 dollars and will become a small library of fiction for the London People’s Palace. Ex Governor David Merriwether of Kentucky celebrated his ninetieth birthday last week at his son’s Louisville residence after a career including a US Senate appointment following Henry Clay’s death and later Governor of New Mexico under President Fierce.
New York reports arrivals including brig Carib from Truxillo and schooner Marvy B Wellington from Boston, with sailings of Ciudad Condal to Havana and Charmer to San Francisco. Also listed are multiple vessels clearing for Yokohama Adelaide Limerick and Hamburg among others, plus arrivals in Provincetown of schooner Rightaway and others from New York, Amboy and Apple River La.
The article notes several state districts where Democrat and Farmers' Alliance claims remain stubbornly contested, reflecting political tensions and uncertain outcomes as the race continues on the legislature's agenda. The piece hints at ongoing maneuvering and strategic positioning by rival factions without declaring a clear result.
In Indiana the Farmers' Mutual Benefit Association emerges as a new political factor making Tuesday's results uncertain. Most predict a small Democratic majority in the Legislature ensuring Voorhees's reelection to the Senate. No governor will be chosen. seats for Secretary of State, Auditor, and Treasurer are up. Republicans advantage in some districts may win 1-2 Congressmen, while Cooper's reelection is likely despite a challenge over pension issues. The new election law will take effect this vote.
Missouri voters face five congressional districts and a new Legislature to elect a U.S. Senator. The state ticket favors Democrats, while pivotal districts include the eighth ninth tenth and the fourth. Republicans claim gains in several districts and aim to deny West's Senate seat, as the Australian law undergoes its first test.
Kansas City Kansas November 3 Republicans Farmers Alliance and Democratic resubmission compete in a three ticket statewide contest. Each party hopes for a large turnout with a likely plurality under fifteen thousand. Ingalls remains the central issue as campaigns bracket the congressional fight with Democrats aiming for two or three seats.
Lincoln voters await the state vote with four tickets in play. Democrats and alliance men unite on a second district congressional candidate and expect victory. Republicans predict all three Congressmen will be elected, making the contest the closest in state history.
Both states show Farmers Alliance presence with competing state tickets. Moody and Pierce seek reelection in the Senate. Republicans claim overall majority in North and South Dakota legislatures, while alliances and independents form cross ticket alignments. No anticipated change in Washington representation.
Montana voters head to the polls with one congressman and eight state senate seats at stake. The Republican central committee predicts Carter’s reelection by about 1000 votes while Democrats back Dixon by roughly 200 to 300. The Senate balance hinges on 14 districts, with Democrats needing four seats and Republicans six to gain a majority. most districts are considered debatable, fueling party hopes.
California voters prepare for a statewide ballot including governor lieutenant governor and several judges. The piece notes the American Prohibition and United Labor party tickets and a U S Senate seat to succeed Leland Stanford, with legislative races drawing heightened interest.
The real contest will be between the Republican Henry N. Markham of Los Angeles County and the Democrat E. B. Pond mayor of San Francisco. Both parties express strong confidence in victory tomorrow.
Washington voters head to the polls tomorrow to choose a United States Senator to succeed Squire. Congressmen county officers and legislators are on the ballot with Republicans expected to sweep both legislative branches and likely reelect the Republican candidate for Congress.
In Des Moines on November 3, state officers including Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Supreme Court judge, and railroad commissioner face a statewide vote. Republicans expect a large plurality, while Democrats hope to repeat a prior upset. The Farmers Alliance is weak here, but prohibition grows as a campaign issue. The core doubt centers on six of eleven congressional districts amid a tense, unpredictable race.
In Georgia the contest narrows to ten congressmen with Republicans opposing Democrats in all but two districts. The seventh and ninth have three tickets as factional splits unfold with Jeffersonian Democrats and Rev Thad Pickett challenging incumbents. The Farmers Alliance captures a majority of the delegation, nominating alliance-backed candidates in six districts while Democratic caucus unity is pledged on sub treasuries and other issues.
Nashville reports a mild statewide race with the governor’s seat likely to go to the Democrat, and a largely Democratic legislature. The first district contest between A A Lawlor and independent Republican R Rh Butler is the fiercest in state history, with Butler leading in a close, uncertain race.
West Virginia political observer G W Atkinson predicts Hubbard wins West Virginia's first district by 200 to 600 votes and Harmon also for the second district. He fears Gaynes may lose in the third due to race prejudice. He projects a tight fourth district, Smith winning by 60 to 150, Reynolds beating Lucas for Supreme Court, Republicans ahead in the House by two and a Senate tied.
Virginia voters head to the polls to decide Congressional seats with campaigns framed by party lines. Democrats attack the last Congress while Republicans defend it, with the fiercest contests in districts one two four eight and nine. The remaining districts tilt toward Democratic gains though sixth district features a Prohibitionist opponent and temperance voters stay quiet. In district nine the protection tariff issue dominates the race.
The sole candidate J. P. Richardson seeks election as many voters remain registered but certificates are missing. White and Black residents alike report lost registration papers, making precise turnout forecasts difficult.
North Carolina voters focus on the legislative contest and the chance to elect a U S Senator to succeed Vance. The battle pits Democrats against Republicans with Quaker Prohibition tickets in some counties. The Farmers Alliance backs no separate ticket. County offices chosen. judiciary posts and nine Superior Court judges on the line.
Louisiana voters will decide six Congress seats with incumbents in districts three through six facing no strong opposition. In the first district General Adolph Meyer, ex-Governor H C Yarmouth and Carson Mudge contend. The second district incumbent H Dudley Coleman faces M J Lowan. white registration is about 283000 with 9000 colored.
In Florida voters face key statewide and federal contests including a State Supreme Court seat, State Comptroller vacancy, Legislature, and a replacement for Senator Call. A constitutional amendment would shift state elections to October. Democrats dominate Florida politics, with Farmers Alliance influence rising. poll tax prerequisites have reduced Republican qualified voters and may boost Democratic gains.
Moeginr Alabama November 3 The Alabama election tomorrow is congressional only with eight districts. The Farmers Alliance failed to nominate in several districts leaving current Congress incumbents mostly in place except in the fourth district where Turpin, already elected, was seated in favor of McDuffie. The contest centers on party lines with Pilley attacking Herbert over the land grant forfeiture bill.
In Kentucky on election eve November 3, listed incumbents Breckinridge Cauth McCreary Dicker son Montgomery Goodnight Stone and Wilson are expected to be reelected. Ellis Pointer and J N Kendall are anticipated as the new congressmen from the tenth district.
Tarrzue Rock Ark Nov 3 Arkansas will elect five Congressmen tomorrow. The only contests are in the first and second districts where Democrat W. H. Cate and Clifton R. Breckinridge face Union Labor Republicans. Both parties are campaigning vigorously.
Mississippi voters choose congressmen with the tightest race in the third district between Catchings and Hill. Jackson dispatch notes high interest and competitive campaign activity as ballots approach.
Paris reports an interview with M Delanele of the Chamber of Deputies proposing a settlement of the Newfoundland fisheries dispute. He suggests Britain pay indemnity to French cod and lobster fishermen and allow French access to bait trade in all Newfoundland ports. He also asks for African territorial compensation in exchange for France surrendering rights on the French shore, keeping only Grand Banks privileges.
A list naming several banks including Metropolitan National Bank, National Bank of Shoe and Leather, Mount Vernon National Bank, Merchants National Bank, and Second National Bank appears in the regional financial directory. The items are presented as a roster of institutions without additional details.
Mr Gladstone moved through Scotland on his return to Hawarden receiving enthusiastic welcomes at Montrose Arbroath and Dundee. Admirers gave him gifts and a lunch basket while a Peebles delegation presented a travelling rug after a short speech linking Lord Hartington's Edinburgh remarks to Liberal Unionist surrender doubts.
London reports the Dock Laborers' Union and dock companies face an old agreement expiring today. Employers fear a strike unless new terms are accepted, while the union executive has urged members to stay at work while awaiting a decision on a cooperative scheme submitted by company directors.
Bernin Nov 3 The tariff negotiations between Germany and Austria reduce duties on rye and wheat to three marks for countries with MFN treaties. Imports from the United States will be included while Russia is excluded.
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Maprio Nov 3 The Tariff Commission proceedings end with a protectionist tilt. Free traders accept tacitly while Senor Moret, a free trader, disappoints followers by his stance. Proposed heavy duties on imported coal and exported iron ore would harm national trade if enacted.
AmHEns Nov 3 The report that M Deliyannis formed a Cabinet was premature. He is still at work but likely to name M Deliyannis President and Interior and War ad interim. M Dikeligeorgis would head Foreign Affairs, Karapanos Finance, Valsamakis Justice, Koumoupoukos Marine, Gerokossopulos Education and Ecclesiastical Affairs.
Denver dispatch reports Democrats, aided by Republican dissensions, aim to elect the Governor, State Treasurer, and win a Senate and House majority, paving the way for T. M. Patterson to succeed Mr. Teller. Republicans doubt these hopes and expect to carry all.
South Carolina voters plan a full state and congressional ticket amid a Democratic split led by Tillman. The race centers on the straight-out faction with Republicans backing Haskell. Shell’s fourth district disaffection and Ensor’s opposition to subtreasury and force bill add to the tense contest. In 1888 the governor’s vote was 6%?
In Lynn on November 2 Edward Jacobson and Miss Addie M Lougee both of Lynn were married at the bride s home 915 Western Avenue Rev Paul Stirling of the Church of the Incarnation officiated The couple will reside in Cliftondale Many gifts were given to the newlyweds
A government bill presented to the Bundesrath stresses Heligoland as a wartime observation post signal station and shelter for scouting vessels. It provides military protection against a coup d etat and enforces imperial port laws while authorizing duties on beer brandy spirits and petroleum.
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