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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1892
Page
4
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A political jab questions a party that would buy the presidency at two dollars per vote, urging support for Harrison for backers who admire Mr. Frick the corruption fundraiser and the farmhouse scandals.
Voters in the Tenth District publish a document accusing H H Atwood of improper contracting in city projects. The report details multiple contracts for Horace Mann and Roxbury High School, noting lack of mayoral approval and urging compliance with statutes and amended ordinances. A signatory, Edward P. Jackson, backs independent Humphreys, while remaining a Republican.
A printed political appeal urges voters to cast ballots for Greveland Stevenson and a full Democratic slate. It lists district electors from Boston to Attleboro, praising Harrison over argument and dollars over men.
The piece argues bribery cannot halt a rising landslide. Quay and Wanamaker backers try to sway voters while Harrison runs his own campaign from Washington. The 1892 wave, far stronger than 1890, shatters party ties and signals an irreparable split with widespread desertion among leaders and supporters.
A reader states a clear political preference for Harrison, highlighting a choice between Pennsylvania and Massachusetts as a factor in political support. The remark frames a regional comparison influencing votes.
A Republican torchlight parade last evening drew sharp criticism for extensive liquor use by young participants. Spectators witnessed bottles opened and consumed along the route, with shouts and laughter amid concerns that organizers and contributing candidates failed to curb the unbecoming conduct by youth.
A partisan line pushes readers to support Harrison reflecting pride in a political coalition with alleged coundrels. The note frames Harrison as the better partner in governance while labeling opponents as corrupt. The piece uses charged language to sway sentiment ahead of an election.
The article notes a shortage of one and two dollar notes as they vanish into safes of Republican committees in New York Indiana and Connecticut. It claims these bills will reappear early next week and ties the pools to massive sums donated by Carnegie Frick and associates to influence voters. The Republican fund is estimated around five million dollars and the piece questions the impact on Massachusetts voters.
The piece contests the 1896 election stakes, arguing McKinleyites plan to buy Harrison’s victory with Pennsylvanian monopolists’ money. It warns of protectionist pressure from Carnegie and Yale, a Pinkerton army’s use by monopolists, and a force bill limiting voters. It appeals to American conscience as Cleveland does.
About 6480 people joined a Republican torchlight parade last evening with brass bands and bright uniforms. The event blocked streets for hours, included some dissipation, but organizers framed it as an education and thoughtful voting effort. The piece notes the Democratic campaign relies on earnest work, not pageantry, and says fireworks never altered votes, maintaining Cleveland and Russell’s existing majority.
A sharp critique asserts faith in a regime governed by wealth, arguing policy favors the affluent, systems skewed toward moneyed interests and enduring inequality across institutions.
The Boston Journal urges readers not to believe a coming report against the Republican party and its candidates, amid claims of sensational tactics used by Democrats. Governor Russell plans a Cape Cod campaign by special train Monday, with multiple stops from Provincetown to Boston, including receptions and speaking engagements.
The dialog presents a tense moral vignette with lines about vanity faith and love. A preacher-like figure debates fishing versus praise and observes a wicked grin. The exchange shifts to intensifying affection and poetic comparisons to fire and truth, culminating in a fleeting intensity of sentiment.
D J Hurlery of Boston writes to The Booming Post denying any request for a political position tied to his circulating a Democratic petition for Mr Swallow. He notes many signatures gathered, some signers asking withdrawal, and insists he did not want anyone’s name attached unless they intended to vote for Swallow.
The Grand Opera House audience last evening favored Harrison for president with 521 votes to Cleveland's 403. The ballot tally underscores strong support for Harrison in the local poll.
Colonel Henry Lee is confined to his Brookline home by illness. William W. Swan yesterday gained admission to practice before the U S Supreme Court. William Hayne, son of Paul Hayne, visits Boston as guest of Hezekiah Butterworth. W A Hatch, hotel man, visits Boston and is registered at the Parker House. Mrs Lyman offers a $150 annual prize for a medical essay in Arena. Mrs Diaz collects Mexican women writers for the Chicago World’s Fair. The Empress of Austria has begun studying modern Greek with tutor Professor Roupopulos. she speaks several languages and travels with ease.
Dr Charles P Small leaves Waterville and sets up in Chicago. Rev George D Lindsay lecturer on Ireland and Manliness across New England. Rear Admiral George E Belknap to present his portrait to New Hampshire. Albert Kimball of Bradford marks his eightieth birthday, lifelong Bradford resident. George A Damery of Portland named crier for the U S Circuit Court succeeding the late James S Gould, appointed district court crier on Oct 22.
H R Preble of Spokane is stopping at the Parker House. Senator Vance from North Carolina shows steady health improvement. Rev Dr Heber Newton is at Summit New Jersey with his family and will not resume preaching until fully restored. General W S Rosecrans has been selected.
W D Ellis publishes a letter in The Boomine Post rebutting stump speeches accusing him of backing McEttrick for the Republican ticket. He asserts lifelong Democrat loyalty, denies contributing to McEttrick’s campaign, and says police commissioners have no influence over his politics or finances.
A letter to the editor accuses Commissioner Osborne of using liquor license power to intimidate voters and influence city politics. It argues Governor Russell’s larger Boston majority signals Osborne’s waning influence and urges voters to oppose license approvals at the upcoming city election. Roxbury.
Hannison H. Atwood publishes a strong rebuke of Mayor Matthews accusing him of misleading statistics. The letter cites mischaracterized expenditures and calls out alleged fiscal shifts and a single contract system. It quotes plan details and notes alleged collusion with auditors and district allies.
Congressman Amos J. Cummings, a New York printer and Typographical Union No 6 member, denounces Mr Reid's nomination. He says printers are outraged by the use of the union to secure votes for Reid and notes Stevenson as the vice presidential candidate against Whitelaw Reid, owner of a non union printing office in New York.
In Wareham on November 3, Hon John E Russell and Mayor Coughlin urged opposition to tariff protection. Russell argued prosperity existed before the Constitution, citing colonial iron works and continental army needs, condemning high taxes on scrap and pig iron. He warned protection harms New England trade, favors Pennsylvania, and damages wages and coal costs.
Michael W. Brick and Patrick E. Duffy, both independents, pledge to side with Democrats in the House on party measures. Ex-Governor Ames urges votes for Harrison and Reid. Registration gains noted in Dedham, Danvers, and Watertown with totals and turnout discussed. Benjamin B. Barney of New Bedford, a Democrat, is anticipated to win reelection due to strong support from diverse groups.
Boston subscriber S W McCall responds to W P Cherrington in a November 3 letter criticizing a prior inquiry. He asserts support for abolishing poll taxes, debtor relief, ten hour work limits, and anti-corruption reforms while noting unmentioned votes and constitutionality questions. He warns against political alignments and defends Andrew’s past attacks and future prospects.
Hyde Park resident Rosert Bleakie writes from Nov 1 1892 praising George Fred Williams of Dedham Mass for his honest money stance and tariff positions. The missive contrasts Williams with General Draper over free wool free iron free salt and free bituminous coal, arguing free wool would lift wages and curb cheap imports while criticizing the McKinley bill’s impact on consumers. Bleakie urges district voters to reelect Williams, framing him as a faithful public servant.
Massachusetts workingmen urge two labor champions, Frank K Foster and Harry Lloyd, to share debate stages during the campaign. George KF Washburn, chairman of the People's Party State Committee, proposes splitting meeting time and paying half the expenses to advance a joint discussion amid Foster’s prior engagements.
Police Commissioner Osborne denies all charges that he and the police force acted to influence the coming election. He told a reporter he has spoken to no one, granted no licenses in the interest of any candidate, including Mr. Atwood or anyone else.
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