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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1888
Page
4
The Boston Post announces its latest trusted election returns style, promising clear, intelligible comparative data from all regions. It includes expert projections for each Congressional District across the United States.
The Democrats in Ward 11 nominate Alexander P. Browne to the Legislature after Republicans reject a candidate for partisan reasons. Browne is seen as fit and popular, likely drawing Republican as well as Democratic votes amid ward political tensions. A New York fund of 20000 prompts bribery and vote manipulation concerns tied to Indiana guidance. A Democratic committee head offers 5000 for arrests related to bribery and vote buying, with legal actions ongoing against New York papers for libel.
Mr Lucius B Ewirt a leader of the Indiana Civil Service Reform Association questions the Dudley letter. He cites that committeemen seek money and that DupLey knows this. An interview in the New York Evening Post describes floaters who are to be divided into blocks of fire and led by trusted men with funds. Swirr claims the floating vote has decided elections since 1876 with an estimated 25000 voters purchasable in Indiana. He cites 15000 Democrats and 10000 Republicans and notes a town with 260 voters for sale at ten dollars each. He says he supports Harni-
The passage discusses political manipulation and the deployment of large warships by Italy. It highlights the Re Umberto, a 400 foot long battleship with 15,000 tons displacement, armed and armored for high speed. It notes Sicilia and Sardegna as sister ships and weighs advantages of size versus potential effectiveness in service.
The Sunday Herald highlights imported tables showing Great Britain’s customs revenue surpassing all but the United States, with per capita duties and broad economic measures. It notes GB lowered duties from 46 to 52 percent since 1827 while prosperity rose, pauper rates fell, wages rose, foreign trade and ship tonnage grew, and exports increased, arguing against protectionist fears tied to pauper labor.
The article notes confidence among administration supporters about tomorrow's nationwide vote, citing reforms and ascribing success to Mr Russet's enlightened campaign. It highlights concerns about corruption in New York Indiana and Connecticut, asserts precautions protect fair ballots, and praises the reformist tone of the state campaigns led by Russet and Russeall. It discusses district races, including Morse Lane Quinncy and Andrew in the third, signaling reform gains and shifting political alignment.
The piece outlines congressional races across districts, praising reform candidates aligned with President Cleveland’s second-term policy. It highlights HiGGinson in the fifth, Usner vs LopGe in the sixth, Cogsworth and Roaps in the seventh, Donovan vs Greenhalge in the eighth, Candler and Burnett in the ninth, Walker rising in the tenth, Skinner and Wallace in the eleventh, and the broad aim to increase reform-minded representation supportive of Cleveland.
A Tremont Temple address by Senator Hoar argues that a seven person family bears over $50 yearly in tariff costs, totaling $3880,000,000 for the nation. The piece critiques the figures, noting wage disparities and that many workers and professionals are not influenced by protection.
The discussion cites census figures on 1880 wage earners and protected industries. It argues that taxes paid by the public exceed wages in protected sectors, highlighting the impact on small earners with daily incomes and criticizing tariff protection for shifting tax costs to consumers.
The Register of Probate in Suffolk handles all property records and directs probate and insolvency matters. After a long tenure, supporters argue Mr Grorce should be retained for his experience, impartiality, and deep knowledge, as bar members and a large cross section of public figures urged continuity.
A fragment from the morning’s news columns notes Mme Haprina’s remarks about Mrs Brown Porter during last Wednesday afternoon’s performance. The account highlights the actress’s mixed wit and refusal to engage in controversy, with a calm, understated tone.
Mme Hapine remarks on the courage of a rising amateur who plays Pauline and Juliet among five distinct characters in a single week. She notes the sarcasm in admiring such actors who rely on social status rather than long training, calling these society women’ s attempts to claim professional stature. Think of playing such difficult parts.
England’s critics clash over Mr Haccarp and his story Mr Meeson s Will. Lang defends sensationalism, while a Fortnightly Review writer rebukes him. The dispute turns personal, with exchanges aimed at Haccard and his supporters, and critics urging calmer debate.
The piece critiques campaign tactics around tariff politics, accusing newspapers of slander and forged quotations. It notes Helen Gouger defending prohibition, discusses Harvard union voting as mock, analyzes British cotton duties, and recounts a Boston scare about a Democrat corruption fund. It ends with libel actions by Colonel Dudley against the New York Times and World and commentary on Colonel Bliss.
The column recalls N L Thieblin a New York journalist linked to Boston noting his sharp city society sketches and critique of local cuisine. It also describes early spring work in the Public Garden bulbs borders and the Washington statue plot, plus a quiet cabman's considerate gesture and a house using silent signaling devices for meals and schedules.
A montage of social quips and events from a late 19th century periodical includes remarks on beer sales on Sunday, political processions, theatrical and musical notes, a Russian censorship update approving Carlyle and Heine, a Dresden boot museum display, domestic chat at a dinner, wage talk from a new mistress, and a Germanized playing cards trend with Prussian royal imagery.
In an address, Underwood argues the protective tariff harms workers by constraining production and markets. He claims it does not raise labor supply or demand, lowers purchasing power, raises material costs, and leaves England with greater manufacture despite a smaller population. The tariff, he says, reduces wages and employment overall.
James G. Blaine and his party will depart New York for Maine at 11 this morning. Mrs. James G. Blaine, Jr. shows slight improvement but remains in danger. Cardinal Newman has recovered and a London thanksgiving service was held yesterday for his recovery.
The group dubbed a block of five includes Colonel M.8 Quay Colonel W.W. Dudley Senator Bill Chandler ex Senator Steve Dorsey and Mr Bill Leeds. They are currently channeling all efforts toward securing an honest election in New York City, according to the New York Times Independent.
The Boston Herald notes many await a reply to William Lloyd Garrison's open letter, hoping to learn what could be said in response. The letter will endure beyond the canvass, and the paper sees strong public curiosity about an answer.
The Springfield Republican notes the strong canvass by Mayor William E. Russell, Democratic candidate for Governor, and observes that the presidential year lines may pull the Governor vote. Russell’s brisk, sustained campaigning draws attention as a proven, able campaigner on the stump.
The letter from Colonel Dudley of the Republican national committee highlights a practiced “floater” voter trade in Indiana, a region famed for close contests and October timing. An estimated 25,000 floating and venal votes are discussed as a national concern, with Ohio and Indiana seen as pivotal in pre election money surges.
Ex Governor Long sought a Bowen letter at a Boston protection meeting. Bowen, a traditional protectionist, rails against tariffs and Republican Stalwarts, endorsing Cleveland Thurman and Rusell for governor and Higginson for Congress. The piece notes Bowen’s shift and critique of party stances.
A telegram received by police headquarters says Charles Benson of 7 South Margin Street, who was accidentally shot last Friday at Tarrytown New York, is dead. No such person is known at that address.
Last evening Angus Campbell was arrested for embezzling 103 dollars in bills and promisnncy votes from Serena McDonald of Rogincetown.
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