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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1894
Page
2
In New York City and Brooklyn a fierce preview of Tuesday's election unfolds. Republican leaders predict record statewide gains, while Democratic figures forecast Hill and Morton victory with substantial margins. Betting decorum sees Morton favored and Strong favored in the city race.
The World surveys probable next Congress composition based on state-by-state input from Democratic and Republican leaders. Projections vary widely with scenarios: Democratic 228 seats to 118 Republicans and 11 Populists. Republican 219 to 131 Democrats and 9 Populists. or a middle split around 181 Democrats 166 Republicans and about 10 Populists. A 357-member House requires 179 for control.
C G WATSON offers special rates on dress suits for clubs and individuals for parties balls and weddings at Park Square opposite Providence Depot.
The piece outlines Republican confidence in winning the third district Russell and the first district Henry, with hopefuls in the fourth Hill and Sperry in the second. Democrats claim strength in the second and fourth districts and hope to win the first.
In Washington on November 4 a trio of congressional committee chairmen diverge on the coming House balance. Republican Babcock predicts 252 Republicans, Democrats Faulkner doubts a Republican majority, and Populist Taubeneck fears the balance may rest with the Populists amid a closely contested House.
Providence reports Democrats face likely losses in both congressional districts with Melville Bull and Warren O Arnold leading in the campaigns. Oscar Lapham and Lucius F C Garvin are the Democratic nominees in districts one and two, with weak party support and expected light turnout.
The letter from Timothy Holland of Ward 19 Boston defends his voting record on the Bell Telephone Bill. The Post explains Holland's positions, noting his initial support for the bill and later opposition to its passage over the Governor's veto, detailing Journal pages 1401 1367 and 1111 as sources. The piece portrays Holland as aligned with party and criticizes his conduct.
Concord Nov 4 The election forecast in New Hampshire projects a light turnout with Republicans gaining in governor and senate races. Charles A Bussier is expected to win the governorship by about 3000 votes, while Sulloway Baker and several councillor districts lean Republican. Prohibition and People's parties unlikely to influence results.
Hartford reports indicate Republican circles expect a Republican Legislature and likely the majority for the State ticket, even amid a strong Democratic wave in 1892. The outcome hinges on vote totals with Republicans favored to win the most seats and a possible full legislative majority.
In a letter to the editor T B Cotter defends Mr Conant against a charge by a McCall supporter. Cotter notes Conant is a Winchester native and longtime resident of the eighth district, contrasts his public service with McCall, and says a debate would prove their knowledge of district industries and interests. Boston November 4.
A letter from William L. Wilson to Charles A. Conant supports his Democratic bid in the Eighth District. Wilson praises Conant’s knowledge of financial and tariff matters and his Washington reforms, saying he would reflect credit on Massachusetts if elected. Dated Washington October 30, 1894.
Representative Samuel Ross of New Bedford endorses Frederick W. Dallinger of Cambridge Ward 2 for re election. Ross praises Dallinger for a broad liberal attitude on labor measures and vows that working men should return him to the Legislature. Ross also notes Dallinger fought the Bell Telephone grab and is among the House's younger leaders.
Supporters of lawyer Joseph J. Corbett, the Democratic candidate in the Bunker Hill district, predict an easy win over Republican George N. Swallow. They claim the district will deliver a 600 to 800 vote majority, noting Corbett's labor union endorsements including a Coal Teamsters' Union meeting at 45 Flint Street.
The Ward 3 Democrats formed a new club to improve the ward and aid the party. Officers named include President John J. Mahoney and Vice President John I. Sundberg, with W. H. McLaughlin as secretary and Thomas Clark as treasurer. Directors are Cornelius M. Doherty James H. Conley James F. Haley Edward Donnelly and Daniel Feeley with HQ at 60 Bunker Hill street.
The Central Labor Union of Waltham met this afternoon and endorsed William V. Hyde the Democratic candidate for the Legislature and Carl Wheaton the Populist candidate for Senator.
In Concord New Hampshire a scurrilous circular called the Red Circular attacked Republican candidate Charles A Busiel. Republicans claim a denial of circulation occurred after it was printed in Laconi by a Democratic State committee member and 6000 copies were pulled in Belknap. Colonel Kent Democratic candidate ordered suppression.
The pulpit at Clarendon Street Baptist Church rises broad and high. Rev. A. J. Gordon D D delivers sermons from this elevated vantage. Gordon is described as tall and heavy with a strong smooth-shaven face.
The sermon describes lifting eyes to heaven as a guide to life, citing Psalms and Sir Peter Lely. It urges contemplation of God, the suffering Christ, and keeping faith steady amid trouble. The preacher uses vivid gestures to emphasize obedience and magnetism of love guiding duty.
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