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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1893
Page
3
A Boston report exposes inconsistencies in Republican statements about the city vote. The piece details misstatements, contrasts claims with official results, and highlights how local tallies reflect a different reality from party messaging.
The piece lists rallies in Malden Chelsea Springfield Holyoke Greenfield Turners Falls Boston and more with speakers including John E Russell Josiah Quincy John Fitzgerald and James B Carroll. It quotes comments by the late Mr. Quincy on canvass figures and party expectations amid the 19th century political contest.
The document asserts that voters avoiding polls or backing Mr Russell may swing the governor race. It notes past elections show likely upset of Republican calculations and support for the Democratic candidate. It also suggests Republicans who backed William Russell will back John B Russell.
In Boston the Democratic city committee declares strong optimism for John B. Russell's race. They report ward gains in most districts, and a projected plurality around 16,172, surpassing last year. Chairman James Donovan leads a vigorous turnout effort as Republicans face a stiff battle. Keep your eyes on Boston.
The piece portrays a decisive final push for the Democratic campaign led by John E. Russell. It extols party unity, integrity, and strategy, noting Democratic headquarters opened early and the canvass conducted prudently, with Democrats claiming broad support and disenchantment within the Republican camp.
A Lowell era editorial contrasts the two governor candidates, lambasting the Republican hopeful as shallow and partisan while praising Democrat John B. Russell. Labor unions rally behind McMorrow and Casey for state representation in Ward 15, and Ward 9 candidate Teamoh garners local backing as campaigns intensify toward election day.
Twelve states vote Tuesday with governors elected in Massachusetts Ohio Iowa and Virginia along with various state officers. The races hinge on national issues like silver and tariffs, featuring McKinley Neal and Governor Boles in Ohio and populist versus Democrat contest in Virginia.
The Workingmen's Independent Democratic Club of Ward 11 met at Caledonian Hall last evening and endorsed James Donovan for councillor and Robert C. Hooper for Senator.
Tonight Republicans plan rallies in Amesbury Chelsea Gloucester Lynn Merrimac Milford Newburyport Plymouth Whitman Provincetown Stoughton Winchendon and Worcester with speakers including Frederick T. Greenhalge John D. Long Henry Cabot Lodge William E Barrett George A Marden Roger Wolcott Edward C Bates Curtis Guild Jr and more. The events feature multiple Honorable guests and local organizers across districts.
Arrangements set for Monroe Salin bury with Direcum and a stellar stable to arrive at Charter Oak Park tomorrow for a race meeting on Thursday. Direcum Flying Jib and others hold world leading marks while a potential race with Zimmerman is eyed. Both Directum and Flying Jib are slated to challenge the world record.
Democratic plurality listed for William E. Russell with 2,534 margin and Harrison with 26,001, naming a long slate of incumbents and officers including governor lieutenant governor treasurer attorney general and state secretary. The fragmentary OCR shows party alignment under the Democratic ticket and mentions other official roles and names such as Dem. Rep. F. T. Greentalge and Roger Wolcott with a blurred count.
Ohio election coverage lists candidates McKinley Harrison Neal for governor and includes names for lieutenant governor treasurer attorney general and other state posts. Republican plurality for McKinley 1,511 and Harrison 1,702 cited amid a hot campaign. Neal runs a bold race as Democrats heal divisions and unite behind his candidacy.
Survivors recount the nightmarish blaze in Sant Andre where the Cabo Machicaco explosion triggered widespread ruin. Fire raged through Mendez Nunez street, with blocks collapsing while residents fled to fields and docks. Two sailors from the Cabo Machicaco describe being hurled seaward by the blast and the sea of wreckage washing ashore.
Horace Boles defeats Frank D. Jackson in Iowa gubernatorial race with 18 216 to 22 905 Republican gains. The campaign centered on Jacksons pension policy critique and a disputed letter seeking funds to influence pensions. Kirkwood's Interior opinion upheld Jacksons disbarment, fueling veteran anger and electoral stakes.
The Virginia race in 1892 features Governor McKinley era scale stakes. Democrats face strong Populist competition with Captain Cocke a possible winner. Major offices include Governor, Lieutenant-Governor, United States senators, Supreme Court, county judges, and circuit judges as Democrats loom prominent. General Fitzhugh Lee leads the Democrats toward a likely Senate seat.
The Central Labor Union in Boston convened to examine halting convict labor in shirt manufacture at the State Prison and to study public library space sharing with labor groups. Delegates elected Frank McCarthy to the Chicago Federation of Labor convention. Proposals for aldermen at large and city library use were discussed, with a decision to refer the library issue to a committee and to oppose the Knights of Labor Union 14 boycott against the American Brewing Company trade.
The Tin Sheet Iron and Cornice Workers Union met in Caledonian Hall and ordered a nine hour day with eight hours on Saturdays and a minimum pay of three dollars per day starting this morning. Hundreds refuse to work until masters accept the new terms. The union plans a headquarters at 53 Hanover Street in Boston to monitor and report on enforcement of the new basis.
A Boston Post report profiles Lewis A Wright alias a pyromaniac, detailing early signs of violence at Bigelow School, probation after burglary, and a string of fires in Newton and Boston including the Hathaway and Ames buildings. The confession covers six fires while employed by Boston firms and a shed fire at his mother's Newton home.
Express thieves terrorized Somerville for a month stealing from Perham's Somerville and Boston express wagons. Silk waist and woollen dress valued at 25 were taken from a Walnut Street residence. beef ham and provisions valued at 10 were taken from Medford. Three men Richard G. Hothersall Thomas P. O'Brien and John Dennihy were arrested and found with provisions. They face trial today.
John O Johnson attempted to break the mile bicycle record at Independence Indiana on November 5. A running horse paced the first third, then the triplet joined in and the quadruplex team finished the mile in 1 58 4 6. Johnson believes with a horse the entire way he can go under 1 55 and will attempt again.
A Hull reporter canvass finds clear preference for John E. Russell among lobstermen and townsfolk. Voters express support for Russell with remarks from Democrats and Republicans, noting Hull’s leanings, with registration showing 119 Democrats, 62 Republicans, and 35 uncertain. Wealth of named locals and business figures frame a lively, period political scene.
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