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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1894
Page
3
A large, good-natured crowd at Music Hall celebrated unity among Young and Old Republicans. Lt Gov Wolcott spoke briefly after a warm reception, praising the party’s triumph and noting New York and Massachusetts as examples of reform against Tamany corruption.
Patrons describe a clash as Democrats and Republicans wait for returns while college students from Harvard, wearing long hair, surge into Newspaper Row. Police push and club several youths, sending them staggering and causing heads to ache as officers restrain the crowd.
The piece notes that Jesse Gove defeated young Senator Fitzgerald and gained financial backing from the national Republican committee after aligning with ex Speaker Reed. Gove was favored to name Whitings successor if he won, with Peter Morrison touted as a potential ally and longtime Republican figure on Noddle Island. Morrison previously ran against Joe O’Neil in 1888.
City Hall reported a tense night as returns began to come in with Mayor Matthews, Josiah Quincy, and T. J. Gargan awaiting bulleins from City Clerk Galvin. Russell led Greenhalge at 9 pm with 36 votes from 10 precincts as Precinct 3 Ward 7 reported first at 4 15. Ward 1 Precinct 9 delayed returns near 11.
A white canvas square and beam of light opened a procession of Norman era cartoons. The Post cartoons drew smiles and applause despite defeat. The mob pressed near the Post for a view of bulletins while street noise rose as police dispersed disruptors.
For the first time in nearly twenty years Cambridge cast a Republican plurality yesterday and achieved a citywide sweep. Republicans won six of seven Representatives and secured a Republican Senator, with McCall receiving a 678 plurality in the congressional race. Durant dominated the Senate contest with a 2029 plurality, while Bird and Weston-Smith polled 1159 and 2184 votes respectively.
Paris reports the death of Philip Gilbert Hamerton an English artist and writer at Boulogne sur Seine yesterday. He was sixty years old.
The Edison Electric Light Company plant in Hackensack New Jersey was destroyed by fire this morning. Loss was zero dollars and fully insured.
A festive dressing note highlights flavor as Bell's Spiced Seasoning elevates turkey dressing. The blend promises a savory, satisfying result for holiday meals.
Emen supporters of stylish hair and beard trimming praise Alland Bros for pompadour style grooming. The shop has served Harvard Tufts Boston University and tech schools for twelve years in the local hair care scene.
Chicago Athletic Association crushed Boston A C 22 to 0 in snowy Soldier Field. Despite slushy ponds, 300 spectators watched Chicago dominate with strong line play and an 85 yard touchdown by Van Doozer. Banquet followed. Chicago to face Brown and Harvard next.
Harvard seniors defeated the freshmen on a snow covered field by a score of 0 to 0 in a tight game. Ninety five players, centered on forward moves, with Jackson and Scott providing strong ground gain and tackling. Cabot and Doucette starred in the line, Potter and Hennen were notable guards as the seniors claimed the championship.
Tufts leaves Boston for New Haven to play Yale today hoping to keep the score close after Brown held Yale last week. The team, short of peak condition, may struggle after ten to fifteen minutes of hard play. Substitutes Nash Hawes Eddy travel with the squad. lineup includes Lane captain Healey Russell Simpson Holbrook Davis Whittaker Frew Craig Smith Knowlton.
Boston's polo rink opened with 800 spectators as the Bostons beat Providences five to four in the season opener. Hipson starred in a brilliant effort, Mills shined in goal, and Referee William Long officiated well. The contest spanned three fifteen minute innings and included a ceremonial banner presentation to Captain Cotter.
Johnson beat Zeramby 100 to 56 in last night’s Murray and Irwin pool tournament. Joe Hood faces Vic Lathrop this evening in the same event.
The officers of the schoolship Enterprise examined twenty two young fellows who would go to sea if allowed. A physical exam preceded the mental test similar to entering high school. Papers go to the commissioners of nautical training ships and passing candidates will be announced next week. Old boys won't return from furlough until Monday.
The National Horse Show begins at Madison Square Garden on Monday morning in New York. The six day event runs from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and closes Saturday night with a full program.
A private despatch from Madagascar received in London states the Hova government intends to make a stubborn resistance to any attempts by France to enforce her demands.
The Saugus races have been postponed until Friday to allow management to prepare the track.
Nelson Holden of Troup county Georgia served in the first regiment at the outbreak of the war. After capture and a long illness in a Northern prison he returned home to find his wife remarried. He later found and married his first wife again, while she had married another man and bore three children.
Kansas City Missouri November 6 The Rex flour mill burned tonight causing an estimated loss of 260090 dollars. The fire cost 250000 dollars in fire costs.
In New York on November 6 Cornell defeated Cres Cent 22 to 0 while Yale and the Harlem Volunteers played to a 0 0 tie.
Secretary Gresham received a cable from Minister Derby in Pekin stating the Japanese have taken Foo Chow on the Gulf of Liaostrong and are approaching Shanghai. Officials question the name Kin Chow as the Gulf head, with Moukden and Tien-Tsin campaigns mentioned.
Governor Greenhalge is expected to attend the opening of the bazaar at East Armory East Newton street to raise funds for the House of the Good Shepherd. The two week fair features music and nightly entertainment with elaborately arranged booths.
Fifth Middlesex and Four Essex districts report Republican leads over Democrats in early returns. Gloucester, Rockport, Plymouth and Bridgewater areas list Republican margins while Colka Crosby in Brewster trails. Several districts including Taunton, Cape District, First and Third Worcester remain unheard, Franklin Berkshire Hampden and western districts not reporting.
Late yesterday afternoon Inspector Knox arrested a man who gave the name Bloomfield S. Smith, 40, of 29 Milford Street, and a woman who called herself Kate Parker, 35, of Field's Corner, on a shoplifting charge in a Tremont street store.
Senator Lodge states the next Congress will be Republican in both chambers. He notes Reed will likely be elected Speaker and calls the victory the most complete the party has achieved, signaling a 1836 return to power. He expresses mixed feelings about Jesse Gove's defeat after a vigorous campaign.
Mr. Atwood, ill but voting in his precinct, said he expected victory for a Republican of the old-time style. He denounced a Democratic circular and reported strong district support, adding he will vote for Thomas B. Reed for Speaker and act in harmony with his party on all measures.
The elected representative expresses gratification over a ninth district victory and a statewide result seen as a temporary setback for the dominant party amid economic depression. He praises Democratic backing and thanks the Post for extensive endorsements over many months.
Dorchester resident Mr McEttrick asserted his district chose him in a hard fought race. He attacked city hall patronage, the Democratic machine, and press bias while claiming his campaign spent little and yielded a personal victory over his opponents.
Mr Cary a Populist candidate for governor spoke of early returns showing gains in most areas except Lynn where General Electric cuts dampened votes. Boston voters more than doubled last year, with three cities and thirteen towns yielding over a thousand additional votes. He noted storm damage disrupted wiring and expected 123 towns, with momentum for future victories.
Mr Coakley comments on Cronan defeat urging voters to consider tactics and merit in the campaign. He asserts he received more votes than Cronan and hints at broader Democratic rebuke of Republican methods.
Lawyer John B. Moran blamed McEttrick’s loss on Mayor Matthews’s letter praising McNary and a Post editorial favoring McNary. He said voters were misled by papers and rallies, noted McNary’s strong poll presence, and pledged to rally independent Democrats to challenge machine influence. He planned a leaders’ meeting within ten days to decide next campaign steps.
The Hon. Jesse Gove was seen with Republican friends in the Parker House corridor last night. He praised a handsome district-wide vote and stated he would not discuss the subject, noting he received the vote despite fighting against great odds.
President Hibbard of the Boston Republican committee said the result was about what he expected and credited earnest cooperation of state and city committees. President Donovan of the Democratic city committee was seen but refused to discuss the results.
Cronan was not at home last evening when a postman called and toured hotels and news centers failed to locate him. Fuller was also among the temporarily missing.
Salem met the Bedford team in Salem before 500 fans and suffered a third defeat of the season by 3 goals to 2. Reed, Salem's goalie, played brilliantly, recalling his former form. Manager Selee plans to strengthen the rush and has an eye on a new player.
Charlestown bowling club members celebrated their hunting trip return with a venison supper. A league match saw the club bowlers lose to the BAA team 2502 to 2110 at the Charlestown venue.
A readable note advertises the United States Watch produced at Waltham as a dependable timepiece. It targets all jewelers to stock or offer the model, highlighting its origin and broad availability.
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