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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1892

Page

4

Democratic Electors Ticket For Ballot Copy

A historical election notice urges voters to cut out a list of Democratic electors and paste it for endorsement. It names presidential electors at large Gen P A Collins of Boston and J E Russell of Leicester, with district electors from Holyoke to Fal River.

Cleveland and Stevenson Democratic X P. A. Collins Boston J. E. Russell Leicester James M. Clark Holyoke John K. O’donnell Northampton Charles Haggerty Southbridge Charles J. Williams Acton Peter H. Donohue Lowell James F. Dean Salem Samuel K. Hamilton Wakefield Ferdinand F. French Winchester Edward J. Flynn Josiah Quincy Quincy Robert Bleakie Hyde Park Joseph L. Sweet Attleboro John W. Coughlin Fal River

Governor Russell Begins Cape Tour With Monday Flight

The governor plans a Cape-wide flying trip starting Monday with a Provincetown departure tomorrow evening and a return Monday. He will hold a reception and speak at several towns on the route to Boston. The trip covers a district where Henry C. Thacher has campaigned and where a strong Democratic showing is anticipated Tuesday.

Russell Cape Tae Boombe Provincetown Boston Henry C. Thacher

Record of Cabinet sale to condemn voters on election day

The black record of a Cabinet position sold for corruption money will shame Republican voters at the polls on Tuesday. The people will ratify no such infamous barter this year.

A trumpet call to end monopoly in U S politics

The Democratic committee issues a trumpet call to the people to reclaim their inheritance from a plutocratic power. It argues less than a thousand individuals control tariffs and the Republican party, threatening 65 million souls, and asks if the people will respond to defeat this oligarchy.

Democratic Committee United States Republican Party

Tariff Record Carries Urgency for Massachusetts Vote

The black record of a tariff that crushed the great New England iron industry will condemn Harrison in Massachusetts. Our workingmen will vote for their home industry and for Cleveland.

New England Harrison Massachusetts Cleveland

Industrial slavery critique on General Draper for Congress

In a signed Journal card friends of General Draper praise his stance on industrial independence, arguing it benefits Pennsylvania and tariff beneficiaries while harming New England. The piece attacks Draper as unsuitable for Massachusetts and endorses Williams for re election, noting broad support suggests his return to Congress.

General Deaper Congress Pennsylvania Gie and Frick New England Massachusetts General Draper Congressman Williams WiLliams

Massachusetts Fight for Ideas and People

The passage attacks the degraded civil service and frames the office holders' convention as the rival on Tuesday. It asserts Massachusetts men reject the Republican bread-and-butter brigade and supports a noble fight for local ideas and citizens.

Massachusetts Republican Bread-And-Butter Brigade

New England press to install 24k hour capacity giant

By December 1 the Tax BooMING Post will add a new press from R Hor & Co with cutting edge features unseen in the region. It guarantees 24 000 eight page hours or 48 000 four page hours or 96 000 two page hours. Morning output could reach 108 000 eight page papers with possible sectional printing. The machine is one of many mechanical giants destined for the paper’s subterranean vaults.

Messrs. R. Hor & Co New England Boomine Post

Republican Party's Dark Record Protested Next Tuesday

A sharp editorial claims the Republican party bears a black record and will face exposure next Tuesday. The piece argues hypocrisy cannot whitewash its sins and calls for scrutiny of party actions.

Republican Party

Wholesale Fraud in Boston Sparks Voter Alarm

The Booming Post exposes a large scale voter registration fraud in Boston tied to an organized Republican club. Non citizens and residents registered, duplicates found, with payments per head for running in aliens and repeaters. Focused in the eighth district around McCall and McCat, with swift investigations and impending punishment for offenders.

United States Republican Club Eighth Congress McCat Andrew Boston Board of Police McCall

Black record of purchase of presidency four years ago

The passage asserts the old purchase record will stand unchallenged and vows the public will see that it is not repeated next Tuesday.

The Shirker Candidate Hare Campaign Summary

The piece accuses Hare of evading public scrutiny by avoiding a joint discussion of issues and dodging key questions about state policy. It notes his failure to declare views, cites Governor Russell’s questions, and rebukes his claim on appointing power. The editorial argues Massachusetts rejects a shirker.

Hare Massachusetts Russell Executive Council

Taxation Divide at Polls Warns of GOP Defeat

The piece argues against a protectionist pattern favoring the rich and taxing the poor, claiming it will doom the Republican Party at the polls as the affected men see their votes count.

Infamous Effort to Seize Presidency by Monopolists

Dr Peabody denounces the push to purchase the U S presidency as infamous and disastrous if successful, highlighting notorious efforts to wrest power from the people into monopolist hands. The remarks reflect concern over concentrated economic influence in national leadership.

Dr. Peabody United States

Peasopy's Call to Restore Conscience in Republican Ranks

A rhetoric urging the conscience of the people to obstruct a perceived infamy within the Republican party echoes through Dr. Peasopy's remarks. The message frames the moment as a moral stand by the masses to curb the alleged wrongdoings and safeguard reform.

Dr. Peasopy

Massachusetts Ballot Contested By Republican House Record

The black record of a force bill passed by a Republican House will be remembered at the polls on Tuesday. If Harrison were to be elected this would be the last free ballot in Massachusetts.

USA BE. A. Grozier Harrison

Questioned Haile tax dodging in Massachusetts shares case

The Boston era reports that Haile faces a public demand to answer whether he pays Massachusetts levies on foreign shares or hides assets to avoid taxes. The inquiry, noting Springfield assessors allege concealed property, asks if he will sign or veto a bill to curb such tax dodging if elected Governor.

Haile Hare Massachusetts Commonwealth Post Springfield Harte Mr. Haile New Hampshire Hailg

Failure of Corruption and a Call to Action

A rallying editorial asserts the American people will rebuke monopoly and oppression next Tuesday. It denounces government bought by tariff-fed monopolies and pledges to end perceived slavery to corruption, vowing voters will defend liberties and defeat the attempt to buy the presidency.

Harrison Hessians Pinkertons

Boston Area Officials and Clergy News Brief

Mrs. Louisa P. Hopkins of the Boston Board of Supervisors is ill in Newburyport. The Rev. Mr. Goodspeed of Amherst declines to leave his church to lead Central Congregational Church. Baron Posse has received a Swedish government commission for the World’s Fair role. Mr. James E. Pickering becomes chief car inspector for Boston & Maine in Boston after sixteen years as a Salem railroad inspector.

Louisa P. Hopkins Boston Board of Supervisors Newburyport Goodspeed Amherst Central Congregational Church Baron Posse Sweden James E. Pickering Boston & Maine Boston Pickering Salem

Notable Local and Regional Movements In Brief

Mr Edward Shore treasurer of Mechanics Mills in Fall River is confined to his house with tonsillitis. Rev Angelo Canell formerly of the County Street M E Church in New Bedford was appointed to Oroville California at the recent California Conference session. Captain Stephen J Martin of Gloucester has been reinstated as statistical inquirer for the United States Fish Commission for Gloucester. Miss Bessie Stoodley of Somerville makes her professional debut with the Boston Museum company this evening in Robertson's School.

Edward Shore Mechanics Mills Fall River Angelo Canell M. E New Bedford Oroville Cal California Stephen J. Martin Gloucester Marshall MacDonald United States Fish Commission Department of Gloucester Bessie Stoodley Somerville Boston Museum Company Robertson Herbert W. Cruikshank Harvard Medical School People’s Church Chandler Street Robert H. Johnson Winchester Street Johnson Brockton Ae Albert Jackson Tennyson Street L. Preston Piedmont Street John Hudson Knox Street Hudson John T. Paul Melrose Street Paul J. L. Carter William R. McQuay Tremont Street Charles B. Lewis Robert S. Tisdale J. Robert Simmons Joseph H. Ford Buckingham Place Thomas Bailey Frank J. Roberts Buckingham Street KE. A. Bird Shawmut Avenue John H. Green Miner Richard H. Sapp George Gray Sapp Brooks Mr. Gray George Shadney Anderson Chen Lee Dukes Pleasant Street A. T. Jones Church Street J. W. Fountain Fayette Street B. B Brinkley Melrose Fred Pickett Fred M. Pickett Miss White Jilliard D. Lee Robert W. Christian William H. Miller Frank E. Pinilon Aldo S. Ford A. Johnson John G. Morrow Tubbs Archer Topp Commonwealth Avenue Caesar Roa Shendon T. Booker O. M. Jasper Alec Wood Boylston Street

McLeod Name Pronunciation and Notable Honors

The Reading road president adopts Mac-leod for himself while many McLeods are pronounced Mac-cloud. David Merriweather, Kentucky statesman and former New Mexico governor, just turned 93. A Bar-le-Duc statue will honor Ernest Michaux, claimed inventor of the velocipede. A bronze Albert Pike statue is promised to the Scottish Rite by Winnie Ream Hoxie, at her expense and under her supervision.

McLeod Mac-cloud Reading Road Mac-leod David Merriweather Kentucky Henry Clay United States Senate New Mexico Bar-le-Duc France Ernest Michaux Michaux Albert Pike Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite Masons Winnie Ream Hoxie Pike

Unholy Alliance Attacked by Mayor Matthews

The Republic reports Mayor Matthews rebutts Atwood's charges against the current administration calling them flimsy and urging focus on Osborne and the liquor trust. The mayor warns not to be misled by Atwood's rhetoric or his Hyp.

The Republic Matthews Atwood Osborne Liquor Trust Mr. Atwood Hyp

Fraudulent Boston Ward 11 registration cases surfaced

The report lists 150 suspected fraudulent registrations in Ward 11, detailing individuals said to be non citizens or registered in multiple wards. Names and addresses are given as investigators prepare to challenge voters at the polls and pursue federal action.

Boston Democratic United States

One Hundred Voters and Odd Political Quips

A Republican and Democrat spar over a parade turnout with quips about mud jokes and tall tales. A teacher’s seating joke and a corn squabble add humor. A short puzzle scene captures sharp barbed exchanges and social quirks.

Gazette backs Russell in call for voters to rebuke tactics

Haverhill Gazette lauds Boston Post expose on State Police Commission tactics against liquor dealers. It urges readers to rally and roll up a thumping majority for Russell, hoping other papers join in the public stance.

Haverhill Gazette The Boston Post State Police Commission Boston the Gazette Russell

Massachusetts Elects One Of Her Own Sons

The Hon. William H. Haile boasts of his New Hampshire birth and ancestry while a Massachusetts elects one of its own sons to represent the state, suggesting New Hampshire emigrants deserve a rest.

Haverhill Gazette William H. Haile New Hampshire Massachusetts

Non-Partisan New England Tariff Reform League Appeal

The New England Tariff Reform League urges voters to challenge the McKinley tariff and Republican leadership. It argues the party acts for protected manufacturers, contrasts costs of steel rails and copper with foreign prices, and urges reform across parties while highlighting leaders and committees backing the tariff critique.

New England House of Representatives Free Republic Senate James P. Foster Republican League Republican Party Congress League Henry L. Pierce William Lloyd Garrison Hiarvey N. Shepard Josiah Quincy Jerome Jones E. R. Delong John L. Nichols J J. B. Mooks Osborne Howell, JR Hazard Stevens Henry C. Thacher Samuel Freeman Jabez Fox William F. Jones Daniel C. Heath Samuel W. Mendum C. F. Champerlayne Henry W. Lamb

Local Officials Deny Swallow Support Paper

Messrs. John J. Hennessy and Daniel T. Burns arrived at the Post office last evening to deny having signed the support paper for Senator George H. Swallow, stating they knew nothing about the document and had not signed it.

John J. Hennessy Daniel T. Burns Dennis J. Hurley George H. Swallow

Democratic control of the state promised by Pillsbury

Mr Pillsbury argues that electing Russell means more than a Democratic governor. It signals the steady march of the Democratic party toward control of the state government.

Democratic Party

History in warp and woof in Oriental rugs

A romantic note on carpets and rugs from Asia, noting tree of life motifs in Hindoo pieces with warriors beneath for immunity, Chinese rugs showing colors like emerald and ruby, and a prayer rug as creed in design. Prices range from $10 to high thousands. displays by John H. Pray, Sons & Co. at 658 Washington Street.

Hindoo Messrs John H. Pray, Sons & Co Washington Street Boylston Street

Sergeant Carr Denies Assault Charge At Funeral

Sergeant G. M. Carr of Police Station 5 defends himself against allegations by W. A. Lanigan that he assaulted him at the Church of the Immaculate Conception during Colonel Strachan’s funeral. Carr says he was on duty with forty three officers and saw no misconduct. Lanigan plans to report the matter to the Police Commissioners for a probable hearing.

G. M. Carr W. A. Lanigan Church of the Immaculate Conception Mr. Lanigan Colonel Strachan Carr Station 5 Lunizan Dawson O'Leary Lanigan Sharon Street

Boston couch bed praised as sleep aid invention

Anticipated as the antidote to insomnia the Boston couch bed is hailed as the ultimate furniture novelty. A single wrist movement converts an elegant Turkish couch into a luxurious bed with springs mattress and bedding ready for use. C. E. Osgood & Co. displays the full line at 744 756 Washington street.

Boston C. E. Osgood & Co Washington Street

Proclamation for Thanksgiving Day 1892 by President Harrison

President Benjamin Harrison proclaims November 24 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. He cites abundant gifts from God, pestilence stayed, support for civil institutions, reverence for law, philanthropy, and national prosperity. The document is dated November 4, 1892, in Washington with Secretary of State John W. Foster noted.

Washington Benjamin Harrison United States

Lynn's Big Parade in Essex County Democrats March

In Lynn on November 4 a torchlight parade by about three thousand Essex county Democrats led by Cleveland Russell and Dr Everett faced rain as they marched for an enthused show of support. The procession, described as the grandest ever seen in Lynn, took nearly an hour to pass a point.

Lynn Booyane Post Essex County Cleveland Russell Everett Elbridge G. Lane, Jr

Fighting the Battle of the People ballad

A period political song extols the struggle against monopolies and trusts. It names leaders Russell Boies and Carlisle and calls for laborers from mills and farms to unite behind strong state leaders in a fight for the people. The chorus proclaims labor solidarity and a rightful economic reform.

Cleveland Ple Russell Boies Carlisle

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