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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1884
Page
1
The passage analyzes endorsements for Grover Cleveland, opposition from Dana, and Logan’s misfortune. It contemplates steel mill fortunes, West Virginia political leanings for Cleveland, and Jay Gould’s influence in politics, including alleged manipulation of election returns and railroad interests tied to Congress and the presidency.
The reform sentiment dominates national politics overcoming monopolists and demagogues. Butler and patronage politics fail to stem the current. Arthur will retire and Cleveland takes oath of office on March 4.
The speaker defends honest party members while condemning officeholders as seeking to cling to power. He predicts Cleveland will win the electoral vote by at least 18 and the popular vote by over half a million once all returns are counted.
The paper reports 464 telegraphic requests for election results since Tuesday night, mainly from wary New England Democrats. Requests asked for latest, state by state results, including Massachusetts Indiana New York Vermont and Cleveland, with a call for authentic, pivotal-state updates. The final note mentions the last inquiry arriving two hours after polls closed.
The Roberts Lyceum Union program featured Mrs. HF Knowles soprano Mrs. Abby Clark Ford contralto J C Bartlett tenor H C Barnabee humorous vocalist and violinist Alfred DeSeve. DeSeve impressed with Freischutz airs and Carnival of Venice encore while Barnabee offered Princess Ida arias and Olivette encore. Scenery and costumes disappointed and reception was tepid for all others. Next week showcases readings by W Cable Dirk Twain and George.
Worcester mass November 6 William Bradley Patrick Desmond and Henry Garrigan were sentenced today in the superior court for setting fire to the Westboro reform school buildings Bradley to two years three months Desmond to two years six months Garrigan to four hundred years in the house of correction
The report proclaims Cleveland elected with large margins across Indiana and West Virginia, rejecting any fraud doubts. Crowds in New York erupt in excitement while people denounce monopolist plots and demand action, with shouted calls against Jay Gould.
An article notes a banditry crackdown with bold action against disobedient youths. Authorities urge reform and labor bonds, urging families to redirect idle energy into productive tasks and community service.
Official Westchester county returns show a democratic gain of 450, boosting Cleveland's New York state plurality to 117. County totals indicate Cleveland’s margin could near 1000 once all counties report. Early figures show heavier democratic gains than initial unofficial counts.
In Albany on November 6, Governor Cleveland declared he believes he has been elected president and warned that no fraudulent commission will prevent his victory. He added that those who attempt fraud will be killed and the legal consequences addressed afterward.
Special despatch reports street unrest in New York amid claims of vote-stealing by Jay Gould and S Elkins. Anger toward Western Union and Associated Press grows as returns are said to be withheld or distorted to favor Republicans, with Cleveland’s bid in doubt.
Albany dispatch says both parties claim the state with Democrats about 2000 ahead and Republicans about 600. The official count on November 18 will settle. Manning says he urged watchfulness for fair count, not wrongdoing, and Cleveland is assured election per board of canvassers amid Democratic celebrations in Albany.
West Virginia’s voters are seen as solidly supporting Cleveland with a predicted majority between 4500 and 7000, despite fusionists redirecting funds to closer districts. The second and third districts show Democratic gains while the first and fourth tilt Republican. Cleveland carries all districts. the state is described as secure.
The state is carried for Cleveland by an estimated 5000 to 7009 plurality with Indiana reporting strong returns. Crowds fill streets in Indianapolis, parading beneath roosters and horns as the Sentinel building and Gov. Hendricks’s residence are besieged for speeches. Henderson, chair of the Democratic state committee, confirms Indiana’s win.
The Graphic argues no doubt of Cleveland and Hendricks election and condemns crooked counting. It condemns Jay Gould tied telegraph manipulation sought to control elections, predicts strong northern support will negate southern thefts, and urges patriotism, patience, and lawful conduct while awaiting inauguration.
Detroit reports to the Republican central committee a net gain of 9216 over 1882, indicating Alger, Republican, will be governor. Presidential electors likely show about a 4000 Blaine plurality. Latest figures suggest six fusion Democrats elected to Congress.
New York reports circulates that Cleveland and Hendricks won the state by thousands, though Jay Gould and Associated Press claims sparked mass meetings and calls for an honest count. The Graphic condemns manipulative reporting while police returns later place Cleveland ahead by 43,226 over Blaine.
Senator Thomas F. Bayard sends a congratulatory message praising the republic’s capacity to right itself amid danger. He argues popular elections prove a safety value over force, urging reform in economics and political morality, with the ship of state righted despite a campaigning crisis.
The Evening Post lauds Cleveland’s victory over corruption and denies that any Republican or dishonest politics can claim purity. It notes the fall of Richmond, asserts national honor is vindicated, and predicts western states shifting toward Cleveland or narrowing Blaine margins.
Secretary of State Carr declared in Troy New York that there is no chance of stealing the state while he is in charge. He insisted that if Cleveland or the opposing candidate wins by plurality they will receive it and warned against any southern game or favoritism.
Cleveland’s corrected returns show a majority of at least 4600 with likely higher totals. Congressman Bisbee concedes a 3000 vote lead today. C H Jones editor Jacksonville Times Union.
Democrats from Cleveland and Hendricks clubs in New York held a private Stevens house meeting after the Nov. 1 parade. Senator Jonas of the home state attended as part of the party’s effort to address the counting dispute and unrest following the event.
Albany reports Grover Cleveland elected president with Democratic gains across New York Connecticut New Jersey and several southern states. The Argus denounces Blaine opponents and calls for a fair count while warning against attempts to steal the election and promising lawful action to vindicate the people’s choice.
Crowds in New York denounce suspected electoral manipulation as returns show Cleveland leading. Reports describe banners accusing Republicans of treachery, calls to Jay Gould as a symbol of delay, and vivid street scenes outside major newspaper offices. Police monitor crowds as midnight tensions persist.
Albany Argus laments the messy practice of reporting elections. It argues that showing district by district votes for every candidate creates thousands of itemized totals and obscures the overall results.
The piece criticizes the chaotic telegraph reporting system used for state and city results, noting the 754 districts in New York City and 284 in Brooklyn provoke confusion. It argues the method is unscientific, likening it to ill equipped armaments, and predicts reform ideas will be dropped until the next election forces attention.
Albany dispatch summarizes clerical duties of county boards of supervisors as they canvass and certify returns, with state board of canvassers compiling totals for official election result and electors. Includes note on expected large Cleveland plurality and statewide counts.
West Virginia results from Widefield show Blaine leading in Hancock 220, Preston 1590, Marshall 628, Tyler 336, Doddridge 250, Mason 479, Putnam 178, Wood 500, Kanawha 1109, Taylor 274, Harrison 200. Cleveland leads in Brooke 55, Lewis 158, Wetze 90, Mineral 3, Berkeley 65, Cabell 455, Pleasants 153, Hampshire 1399. Estimated: the state is undoubtedly democratic.
Full returns from all counties show Cleveland with a plurality of 2519. The state senate remains Republican by one majority, and the house by 10, with official returns to reject the secretary of state tomorrow.
News bites report Republican rebuke of panic over Cleveland victory. Skepticism toward Gould plots in New York. Cleveland carries New York by about 3000. Democratic celebrations erupt in Washington Montgomery New Orleans Virginia and Missouri with large majorities predicted.
November reports from Good Spirits New Hampshire note Blaine health rumors spread in Boston and Philadelphia. Blaine remains robust and in good spirits as Democrats hail Missouri Illinois Michigan Indiana results while Republicans dispute New York counts. Election outlook grows clearer with day ending claims on state tallies.
A silver plume town fire wipes out the entire business portion, destroying 40 buildings and causing losses estimated between 100000 and 200000. Patrick Durrett is reported burned to death as crowds gather, with several lives lost and residents left homeless in the Silver Plume camp near Georgetown.
A gathering of prominent lawyers at the Fifth Avenue hotel planned action to ensure a fair canvass of the recent election turnout. Attendees included ex Secretary Bristow ex Governor Bedle ex Attorney General Fairchild and several other leading figures as committees were formed to study election laws and determine steps in New York and surrounding counties.
INQEANAPOLIS IDG reports Mr E Eogl ish denies he was struck during the disturbance at the post office. He claims he was present but not harmed and had no banner or rooster. Around midnight an attempted rescue failed as police kept the prisoner and rioters damaged streetcar windows.
President Salomon of Heyti commemorates five years in office by granting full amnesty to all political offenders and exiles in the country. The decree broadens clemency beyond the capital to distant regions and signals a political thaw.
Abel Dr. Agreed, a merchant of No. 39 Broadway, made an assignment today for the benefit of creditors, valuing property at about 160,400 dollars. The action aims to settle debts and settle claims from creditors in an orderly distribution of assets.
Amid tense vote aftermath crowds rally against Blaine while Democrats claim sweeping gains in Illinois and Virginia. Police guard monitors as headlines claim Cleveland victory, with affidavits protecting ballots and charges of manipulation by Blaine supporters. Elkins appears discontent tonight as factions clash in the streets.
Jay Gould trembles as 75 officers from the twenty seventh precinct guard the Western Union building at 6 pm and 9 30 pm, with 50 still on duty at 2 am. Tomorrow looms with anxiety as threats from business men escalate against the Western Union and Tribune.
Indianapolis November 6 The Democratic majority is reported at 8000 by Chairman Tender son of the Democratic state committee while Chairman New of the Republican state committee concedes 2000. Mr Lychener, Republican secretary, concedes 4000. Democrats carry nine congressmen while Republicans hold three. Eighth district still in doubt. Senate stands Democrats 33 Republicans 17 and House Democrats 64 Republicans 36.
The Republican State Committee reports that despite a very close vote, returns from county clerks offices and police headquarters sources in New York and Kings counties indicate a statewide Republican plurality. The committee cites official returns, reliable informants, and weekly district tallies to support their claim, signed by James Warren, chairman.
Richmond reports indicate Cleveland carried Virginia by a net Democratic majority of 270. Counties and cities contributed to the statewide tally as celebratory parades, bonfires, fireworks, and speeches spread across the night with thousands participating in demonstrations of victory.
Early returns from eighty one counties give Blaine a 15 829 majority, a Republican loss of 35 661, and a Democratic gain of 5 873 over Hancock. Garfield lags behind, while twenty one counties remain unreported. Butler and Prohibition votes are small, with the gap between the Republican lead and overall results unclear.
New York reports from November reveal the Associated Press clarifies conflicts between earlier district returns and later corrected county clerk footings. Districts show a small lead for Blame, revised totals favor Cleveland by about a thousand votes. Full footings to be released tomorrow to resolve which set is more accurate.
New York reports the Democratic National Committee asserts Cleveland and Hendricks have 210 electoral votes with majorities in New York New Jersey Connecticut Indiana and West Virginia. The address pledges the will of the people cannot be defeated. Senator Gorman at the Fifth Avenue Hotel confirms Cleveland’s election and recalls past frauds.
Returns up to 10 P. M. show Blaine with a large California majority about 13 000, including 2500 in San Francisco. Nevada reports a Republican gain near 800, Oregon unchanged with about 13 060, Cassidy defeated in California by Woodburn with a small margin.
The Sun and Times dispute results from New York state returns. The Sun shows Cleveland with about 1205 plurality from 55 of 60 counties. The Times claims 1276 plurality from all but two counties. The Tribune puts Blaine ahead by 1114 statewide.
Early returns from 76 counties and St. Louis show Marmaduke a slender governor lead, while Clardy wins the tenth district by about 2000. Dems sweep several districts. Republicans win the fifth and thirteenth. Topeka scenes burn St John in effigy as Canvass spurs city uproar. Tennessee and Florida results tilt toward Democrats, with Minnesota predicting Blaine plurality and GOP gains.
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