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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1890
Page
4
The Financial Department appears on page six while the Commercial Department spans pages six and seven and the Ship News is on page seven.
The United States election result signals a large Democratic majority in the coming Fifty-second Congress with strong shifts in New England including Rhode Island New Hampshire and Connecticut while Maine and Vermont resist. Debate continues over Stanley Banke Lor Brigades and Barrrrlor amid criticism from Trove and Jameson and reflections on leadership and mis management in major expeditions.
Yesterday's congressional results repudiated Langston the Virginia appointee, and voters in McComas's district defeated his re election bid. The outcome signals strong disapproval of the recent Congress and its leadership.
The article proclaims a moral win in Pennsylvania as pivotal for American citizenship, denouncing the demand to vindicate the party Boss over decent men. It lauds Patton’s victory as ending the Harrison administration’s influence and reflects on Blaine’s view that Pennsylvania votes foreshadow national outcomes.
In spite of earnest efforts for non partisan government, the Tammany ticket won by about 20,000 votes. The result prolongs Boss Croxsn's control and makes future efforts for a businesslike and creditable municipal administration more doubtful.
The feud over New York City's census has devolved into a rancorous exchange. Mayor Grant's strong case was not given due weight by Washington officials, prompting Governor Winn to intervene and eliciting a bitter letter from Secretary Noble marked by partisan tone and sharp insinuations.
The text argues that census enumerators and officials acted gratuitously and slanderously, challenging the Interior Secretary's claimed fairness. It notes Governor Hitt's statements failing to sway the Secretary from his purpose and doubts the authorities in Washington will ensure accuracy in the eleventh census.
New York tried the secret ballot system yesterday and most accounts say it went well. The law is complex with multiple party ballots and separate boxes plus stubs and paste on ballots, yet secrecy was preserved and voters seemed satisfied despite the confusion.
In two years Massachusetts moved from Republican control to a Democratic majority, driven by opposition to the tariff and a call for reform. The embrace of tariff reformers signals a rejection of Republican leaders and a protest against protectionist policies, reflecting a sober, educated shift in public opinion.
A critical overview of Professor Bryce Bryer’s Brooklyn lecture on modern discontent and reform, with reflections on France Germany and the era, followed by New England life eighty years ago through Brampton Sketches and recollections of early village duties, books and daily life in Cranford style memories.
A Boston observer notes the blazing Japanese ivy on the Somerset Club and adjacent houses, creating vivid autumn colors that rival paintings. He also recounts seeing a woman ride astride a gray horse in the business district, dressing unusually in riding attire. The piece touches on street noise, urban life, and a physician’s critique of nuisances like bells and milk wagons, reflecting a metropolitan mood in 19th century Boston.
The article denounces the force bill’s strongest support in Massachusetts, condemns Republican caucus tactics, and lauds the voters’ shift against Quay and the spoils system. It notes Russet as incoming governor and predicts reform in state government and Congress, with independents assured their aims will be protected.
The article discusses Professor Bryce's views on a restless era, noting reduced interest in literature, philosophy, and art, and a growing discontent in England and the United States. It argues for broad reform and endorses the principle that a nation’s prosperity rests with its trading partners, adopting solidarity over tariff conflicts.
An old column reflects on Mudie's library influence in England and a New York ministers meeting where Dr. Crossy cites a saloon blackmail claim. It notes political humor, election anticipation, and Republican sentiment as results of recent campaigns and forecasts outcomes after returns.
The report notes five Democratic and four Republican senators from Boston Gloucester, with Fitz J Babson winning a House seat and Colonel Brickett defeating Jacques in the fourth Essex. Democrats gain in Suffolk and Essex districts. Suffolk elects 31 Democrats and 21 Republicans to the House. Josiah Quincy reelected in Quincy, Wardwell narrowly wins in Haverhill. Sohier reelected from Beverly.
A fragmented list shows several districts with candidates from Taunton Fall River New Bedford Yarmouth Somerville Cambridge Woburn Wayland Framingham Acton Quincy Brookline Springfield Beverly Essex Peabody Worcester Athol Winchendon and others. Parties include Rep. Dem and Ren. with multiple incumbents and challengers across Middlesex Norfolk Hampden Essex Worcester Hampshire counties.
Long roster of district appointments and representatives across Hampden, Nantucket, Plymouth, Norfolk, Middlesex, and Dukes counties. Names include Holyoke Springfield Nantucket Plymouth Cambridge Somerville Malden Lowell Wakefield and others with party labels Dem Rep or Ind. Districts span 1 through 32 and beyond, noting town, district, and representative.
A cacophony of remarks covers tariffs jokes transit fever and a busy slice of society chatter. References to Beackett Fox and Colossal politics mingle with anecdotes from Philadelphia Boston and Cincinnati and notes on Egyptologist Wilbour and Count Von Moltke.
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