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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1891
Page
2
Democratic gains across Boston reflect Governor Russell retention of independent votes and solid party support. The piece details ward by ward results, notable arrests in Ward Seven, and reports on election day order and staff turnout as precincts closed.
A long roster lists elected representatives with party labels Democrats and Republicans. Names follow with initials, including Lehi Burnham Frank Wood Kelly Sullivan and many others across 25 districts.
The county officers elected include Clerk of the Supreme Court John Noble, Clerk of the Superior Court civil session Joseph Williard, Clerk of the Superior Court criminal session John P. Manning, and Registrar of Deeds Thomas F. Temple, running on the respective party tickets.
Election day in Boston saw polls open at six and workers casting ballots by seven. Voters lined up, and by noon a large portion of the ballots were already cast. The Australian ballot system had become a familiar household term across the city.
Reporters describe a packed Washington Street scene outside the Democratic headquarters with jubilant attendees. Leaders including Josiah Quincy and General Corcoran celebrate early returns showing Allen leading in 53 towns with a 628 vote gain and Hull delivering unexpected support. Russell’s Boston plurality seen at over 13,000 as 33,197 counted in 185 precincts.
Supporters and officials gathered at the Beacon Street headquarters awaiting returns after polls closed. J O Burdett and J O Wardwell led arrangements while Judge Wells A C Burrage Major Merrill and ex Senator Southworth arrived. Henry Cabot Lodge and ex Governor Brackett later joined the scene as hopeful sentiment rose.
A. C. Ratshesky Willard Howland Charles F. Loring Francis W. Breed and George Wesley Boynton, a Ward 9 luminary, drew crowds as 8 pm results awaited. Early at 7 pm, republican gains sparked exultant smiles among veteran supporters listening to wires, with Loring awaiting Billerica returns and walking out content.
A Boston election night crowds packed the City Hall council chamber and corridors. By 11 45 pm Governor Russell strong plurality seemed assured as M J McAttrick’s Senate win drew cheers and the New York City vote was announced. Politicians gathered at headquarters while Ward 12 13 produced vociferous cheers for the night’s tallies.
A Post man reached Prohibition Head quarters opposite School street and found several gentlemen, led by Chairman Partridge, hoping to borrow the Post search light to locate votes that did not arrive. The scene reported a somber mood among the group as they contemplated the missing support.
The Massachusetts Prohibition Party saw lackluster support as returns favored the opposing slate. Officials listed include J. H. Wolf and others on the Armstrong and City Committees. A reporter heard a remark that the party appeared weak, and the meeting ended without electing their chosen candidate.
Weather indications show fair weather with northerly winds at first, then variable and nearly stationary temperatures. Temperatures to rise slightly and general fair conditions expected Thursday across New England and eastern New York.
Saco Maine aldermen end opposition and grant permission for the Salvation Army to beat drums and tambourines in public streets during evening parades.
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