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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1894
Page
2
The piece analyzes national impact of New York election results, praising independence and condemning Tammany methods. It notes Greenhalge’s plurality and lists local race tallies for city wards, councillors, county officials, and representatives across Middlesex.
Judge John W. Corcoran comments on the shift by the people to Republicans at state and national levels. He notes the tariff and protection policies caused economic distress and party defeat, praising a peaceful, principled Democratic canvass and a hopeful path forward.
In Everett the principal fight was between the candidates for Representative. It was thought that Hall, who was run-
Chelsea voted heavily with 4428 ballots from 5640 registered, just 193 fewer than last year. Governor Greenhalge leads Russell by 1404, Barrett over Hamilton by 1364. E. E. Willard wins the 26th Suffolk seat by 22 votes. Barnes gains by 6. City charter approved 1848 to 1259.
In Salem the fifteenth district nominating contest favored the Republican Dennis after A P A influence. George G Russell won the seat by 28, with George A Galloupe elected senator. Governor Greenhalge led, while Cogswell topped Congress in the district.
In Waltham on election day Governor Greenhalge carried the city by a larger margin than last year as 3145 votes were cast. Charles P. Bond and Fred H. Bradford won the Representatives seats by large majorities, with Bond surprising by 106 votes ahead of Bradford. Congressman Apsley defeated John J. Desmond by 87% votes in Desmond's city.
The report lists the eight Massachusetts districts with the elected representatives all Republicans: Ash ley B. Wright in the first, Frederick H. Gillett in the second, Joseph H. Walker in the third, Lewis D. Apsley in the fourth, William B. Knox in the fifth, William S. Ogelswell in the sixth, William E. Barrett in the seventh, and others noted in the eighth.
The list records eighth Samuel W. McCall Republican ninth John F. Fitzgerald Democrat tenth Harrison H. Atwood Republican eleventh William R. Draper Republican twelfth Elijah A. Morse Republican thir teenth John Simpkins Republican as members in a historical Massachusetts legislative sequence.
The table lists 1853 vs year figures for towns including Lynn Boston Chelsea and Norwood, with totals of 18 percent for Cary and overall votes 2718 to 1893 to 1635 across listed locales.
Governor Frederick T. Greenhalge of Lowell and Lieutenant-Governor Roger Wolcott of Iveston lead a Republican ticket with Secretary of State William M. Olin of Boston Treasurer Henry M. Phillips of Springfield Auditor John W. Kimball of Fitchburg and Attorney-General Hosea M. Knowlton of New Bedford.
Mary Leighton a 39 year old resident of No 4 Olive Place South End was admitted to City Hospital with a severely lacerated face after an unknown man rang her bell yesterday afternoon and punched her repeatedly when she opened the door. She did not recognize the assailant and cannot identify him.
Six schooners including the Lilian Midas Spotless Queen Cho J R B and Dianthur were lost in Bona Vista Harbor during yesterday's terrific gale. All crews were saved. Several other vessels are in danger as the gale continues. The schooner Atlanta lost two crew overboard and the Pembina was driven in and dismasted.
Mike Kelly, the notable ball player, is at Emergency Hospital with pneumonia and showed a small improvement at an early morning update.
Annie Ostenberg aged 22 died at City Hospital from severe burns incurred at her Dorchester home, 1 Puritan avenue, last Sunday when her clothing touched a stove during washing. Fire rapidly burned nearly all her clothing before aid arrived.
Pawtucket hosts Pawtucketets fall 7 to 2 as Lynns overturn the game after a tight first two innings. Curley starred with 57 steps credited, Cunningham debuting for Pawtuckets showing solid form in front of about 800 spectators.
In Biddeford Maine on November 6 a man identified as Joseph Burke of Boston was arrested for bilking merchants with small purchases and a film flam style scam. He posed as a buyer and used quick trades to dodge payments. Authorities say he targeted several shops before his arrest.
Liquor squad raided Thomas Terrill at 22 Crescent Place West End with a search warrant and seized thirty and a half gallons of Jager beer and a pint of whiskey.
Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming appear in the roster of state delegations. The list underscores party balance and regional representation shaping the next Congress.
Early returns show Republicans winning multiple districts across states. Louisiana, Colorado, New Jersey, Maryland, Georgia, South Carolina, Indiana, Pennsylvania and others report Republican gains or solid delegations as results come in.
With 32 state legislatures choosing 27 next senators, Democrats claim some wins while Republicans and Populists contest seats. Current balance shows 44 Democrats, 36 Republicans, 5 Populists with 3 vacancies. projections place Democrats around 41 while Republicans near 42, leaving the Populists in a pivotal position.
The Post Portfolio Coupon crowding affects buyers who seek papers with back date coupon at the Publica tion Office. Tomorrow the coupon will appear. Senators listed include one each in Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Nebraska New Hampshire Oregon Washington and a total of thirty. Poawlists may elect a Senator in Kansas bringing total to six battlegrounds today include West Virginia Colorado Delaware Illinois Montana South Dakota Wyoming.
Returns show Republicans leading statewide by 5000 to 10000 votes with Blair likely chosen for Chandler's Senate seat. Concord tallies report Busiel leading for Governor by about 8000 and Sulloway, Baker winning in first and second districts respectively. Republicans poised for strong legislative majorities across counties and joint ballot.
Reports from Wilson's district in Wheeling and Grafton speak of a heated contest with conflicting claims. By 11 pm Wilson appears to be defeated in Dayton’s favor, while Republicans claim a solid delegation and Lafollette's chairman reports Dayton's election by about 1000 votes.
In San Francisco on November 6, Republican State committee chair claims Estee will exceed a 2000 plurality for governor while Democratic State committee chair asserts Budd will win by about 12000.
Providence reports a decisive Republican victory with Newport and Providence showing large majorities for Bull and Arnold. County by county gains include Arnold surpassing Garvin in several towns, Cumberland and Pawtucket casting historic totals, while Democratic chairman Owens concedes strong Republican strength statewide.
Columbus reports Chairman Allen W. Thurman stating that 155 precincts in Ohio show Republicans likely to win the state by 150000. Congressman Thomas L. Johnson concedes defeat by about 4000 to 5000 votes.
Chicago reports show Republicans gaining strongly as early returns come in, signaling a shift in momentum. The partial results indicate incumbents and challengers aligned with the party performance improving across key districts.
July results show Republicans with a near 20 000 edge in King's County and a statewide lead of about 150 000 for the ticket. Dems concede Hill by 50 000. Goff elected recorder over Smyth by 20 000 to 30 000, Tammany crushed. strong showings threaten a full reorganization or end of the party’s political role. Strong’s mayoral plurality may top 30 000.
Early returns show Hill leading Morton in New York City with a small margin while anti Tamany forces gain overall. Tammany districts show a strong shift toward Strong and Grant conceding defeat. Goff defeats Smyth for Recorder with a large anticipated plurality.
Brooklyn recount shows Henry Hill leading with 24,276 votes in 250 districts and 28,329 in 300 districts. Morton trails with 33,476 and 39,786 votes, while Wheeler receives 3,578 and 4,181 respectively. At 10 o'clock the World reports Morton winning Kings County by more than 15,000 votes, a swing of over 25,000 since the Cleveland election.
New York voters returns show the next Board of Aldermen will be controlled by anti Tammany reformers, a result that excites Republicans and gladdens the entire city as the reformers gain complete municipal power for the first time in the current generation.
New York Times bulletin places Tammany loss over 75 000 versus Gilroy’s vote. Journal notes McClellan Bartlett Walsh Miner and Sulzer while United Press comparative bulletin shows Republicans gain of 90 494 in city districts for mayor.
Tracy, a Democrat, is elected to Congress from the Albany district. Democrats likely to elect Bartlett, Walsh and Harry Miner to Congress. All five Congressmen in Brooklyn are Republican.
A listed practitioner group at 58 Park Square near Providence depot and 218 Boylston Street rooms 8 to 10 advertises past, present, and future readings. Services cover love, law, business, illness, marriage, travel, lost friends, or stolen property with hours 9 to 9 including Sundays.
Mrs Louise Chandler Moulton arrived in Boston on the Cephalonia from Liverpool after a lengthy voyage. She recalled meetings with noted writers and figures in England including Anthony Hope Conan Doyle Jerome K. Jerome Swinburne and Violet Hunt during a summer across Europe plus chats with Walter Besant and Lord Houghton. The Post Woman enjoyed an extended visit as Mrs Moulton recounted visits to Knebworth House and Durham House and plans for upcoming works by Hardy Hepworth Dixon and Ella Hepworth Dixon.
Congressmen McCall and Apsley praised a strong Republican victory at Young's. McCall said the win exceeds expectations and predicts the next House. Apsley stated his district is secure and the Republican cause is nationwide.
Despatches to Republican headquarters report a promising Wyoming outlook for the party. A telegram from Charlestown West Virginia notes quiet voting and predicts a large Republican gain.
H A Wales, inventor of the Sound Discs for Deafness, will beat the Quincy House Friday and Saturday. The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension manufactures wringers mangers spring beds and carpet sweepers. All wringers and sweepers repaired. Mail orders welcomed. Telephone Tremont 7644.
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