Democratic Electors Ticket Listed for Governor Election
Voter guidance prints a list of Democratic presidential electors and district choices. Names include Collins of Boston Russell of Leicester as general electors and district selections such as Clark Holyoke O Donnell Northampton Hugheserty Bridge Williams Acton Donoiue Lowell Dean Salem Hamilton Wakefield French Winchester Flynn Boston Quincy Bleakie Hyde Park Sweet Attleboro Coughlin Fall River South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sieveland and Stevenson
Democratic X
P. A. Collins
Boston
J. EK. Russell
Leicester
James M. Clark
Holyoke
John B. O'Donnell
Northampton
Charites Uagegerty
Bridge
Charles J. Williams
Acton
Peter H. Donoiue
Lowell
James F. Dean
Salem
Samuel K. Hamilton
Wakefield
Ferdinand F. French
Winchester
Edward J. Flynn
Josiah Quincy
Quincy
Robert Bleakie
Hyde Park
Joseph L. Sweet
Attleboro
John W. Coughlin
Falvar
Roosters of The Post Ready to Crow in Cleveland
The Post's roosters, named for each column, are in fine condition with strong voices after two years of crowing practice for Russert. This year their call is pitched higher for Cleveland and they will be brought out tomorrow morning.
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Tux
Russert
Cleveland
Vote Early for Cleveland Russell Ticket
Campaign statement arguing that electing Cleveland and Russell opposes selling the presidency and supporting Harri son and Haile defends the rule of poodle. Emphasizes a governance contrast and party alignment.
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Cleveland
Russell
Harrison and
Haile
The Last Duty: Bring Out the Democratic Vote
A campaign finale calls on every Democrat to vote and ensure friends vote as well. It warns Republicans will muster all votes in a last desperate effort, but asserts the Democratic ballot will prevail if supporters act.
Voters Offered Regional Alignments Amid Ballot Lines
A sparse fragment notes that Russell backs Massachusetts and Harrison along with Haile supports Pennsylvania as part of a regional ballot alignment. The text hints at bipartisan positioning but lacks full context or outcomes.
Who can doubt how Massachusetts will vote today
The piece contrasts a Democratic candidate described as a man of action with a Republican rival labeled inaction. It praises the Democratic governor as dignified and capable, while casting the opponent as usurping authority and out of touch with the people. The text argues the Democrat is nationally recognized. the Republican is questioned for limited prominence.
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Massachusetts
Vote Facts for Cleveland Russell Harrison Haile
A brief political item urges voters to back Cleveland and Russell as relief for Massachusetts industry while warning that backing Harrison and Haile would bring heavier taxation.
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Cleveland and
Russell
Massachusetts
Harrison and Haile
Republicans urged to stand by Governor RussELL against hostile council
A short political note urges thousands of conscientious Republicans not to abandon Governor RussELL to a hostile council. It mentions Lieutenant-Governor Jauxes B. and calls for unity to avoid binding and crippling the governor’s efforts.
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Russell
Jauxes B
Carroll and Russell Urged for Council Seats in Reform Drive
CaRnoLy will sit at the head of the council table to strengthen the hands of Governor RusselL in the work of reform. Vote for RusseLL and CARROLL. Then vote for the Democratic candidate for Councillor. This is as much in the interest of good government as a vote for RusSELL himself. It is not a sentiment, but a very practical matter of administration. Governor Russet should be given a council for his support, not for his obstruction in the work of his office.
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CaRnoLy
Russell
Carroll
Russet
Mr. Haile
Haile
State House
Cambridge
Boston Citizens Fight Osborne Backers in Election Rally
The BooMInG Post exposes alleged graft linking gamblers liquor dealers and police to support a governor ally. The piece questions if Boston voters will tolerate the Osbourne coalition and urges Republicans to rebuke the corrupt network behind his reappointment bid.
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Boston
Osborne
Post
Commonwealth
Vote early for Cleveland Russell honest money
A call to vote early endorses Cleveland and Russell as advocates of honest money while Harrison and Haile are tied to cheap silver dollars. The item frames the election as a monetary policy choice with named candidates and their positions.
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Cleveland
Russell
Harrison and Haile
Let Every Man Vote in Massachusetts Election
A call urges all eligible voters in Massachusetts to cast ballots today spanning parties including Democrats Republicans Populists Prohibitionists and Socialists. It stresses decisions on morality free elections tariff policy and fiscal honesty should be settled by a clear majority through voting.
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Massachusetts
Russell Supports Clean Elections and Harrison Haile Opposition
Russell endorses clean elections while Harrison and Haile are linked to support for the force bill and exiling Osboracism, signaling a stark choice in the election discourse.
Cape Cod Democracy Ovation for Russell Thacher Trip
Enthusiastic crowds along the Cape from Provincetown to Stockton greet Governor Russell and Mr Henry C Thacher. The rapid trip is described as a phenomenal campaign incident showing Massachusetts voters awake and ready to support Cleveland Russell Carron and Thacher on the Cape today.
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Cape Cod
Provincetown
Stockton
Russell
Henry C. Thacher
Massachusetts
Cleveland
Carron
Thacner
Cape
Russell Opposes Monopolies and Trusts in Vote
The speaker argues that voting against monopolies and trusts by supporting Harrison and Haile benefits the wealthy few at the expense of the many. The statement frames the ballot as a choice between regulation and enrichment of a minority.
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Cleveland and
Russell
Harrison and Haile
Mendacious Boston Journal attacks trusts controversy
The Boston Journal is accused of peddling false statements about trusts linked to McKinleyism. The denunciation claims the Journal denies the existence of trusts and labels such denial as mendacious, reflecting intense public debate over corporate influence.
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Boston Journal
Vote for Harrison Haile and Carnegie Frick
A political notice urging support for Harrison and Haile and linked Carnegie and Frick to a cause benefiting the people. The message also endorses Cleveland and Rus sell as representing the people’s interests.
Republicans’ Money Hope to Buy Presidency Declared Delusive
The piece denounces Republican use of wealth to sway votes for Harrison, citing the Carnegie corruption fund and claims of paying voters in West Virginia and New Jersey. It portrays the tactic as doomed, urging people to reject money as a means to presidency.
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Harrison
Carnegie
West Virginia
Gambler
Disaser
Republican Committee
New Jersey
Tennessee
United States
A Collection of Quips and Comic Exchanges
A humorous slice of dialogue features colorful mock debates on politics and luck. Exchanges range from defiant boasts to casual banter about social gripes, including a playful jab at a confident inventor and a betting quip about elections. The piece paints a lively, old time crowd in brisk, witty style.
Colored voters urged to back Andrew in key districts
An appeal from William W. Bryant Paul E. Brooks and Samuel F. Roberts urges colored voters to support John F. Andrew for Congress in the eighth district against Samuel W. McCall and Andrew M. Lanigan for the seventh Suffolk Senate against Ratshesky and others. It praises Andrews record on slave trade suppression and Chinese exclusion and his charity work. Lanigan is praised for his public life while endorsing a Republican opponent as unfriendly to colored people.
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William W. Bryant
Paul E. Brooks
Samuel F. Roberts
John F. Andrew
Congress
Samuel W. McCall
Andrew M. Lanigan
Suffolk
Ratshesky
Russell
Joan F. Andrew
Home
Observation on newspapers read aboard Boston and Maine train
G E Brenner of South Boston reports a morning tally of 13 Posts 6 Herald 11 Globes 2 Journals and Advertisers seen on a Boston and Maine railway carriage on October 29 1892 reflecting reader preferences of the era.
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Post
Boston & Maine
Herald
Lnews
G. E. Brenner
Boston
Boodle Replaces Brains In Mass Education Debate
The Louisville Courier Journal notes Massachusetts college professors lean toward Cleveland this year. The education campaign shows educators aligned on one side, with the era turning from Republican conferred intellect to emphasis on doodle rather than brains.
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Louisville Courier Journal
Massachusetts
Cleveland
Republican Party
Sears Gallagher to Wed Miss Charlotte Dodge of West Roxbury
Noted artist Sears Gallagher, brother of the Honorable GC Gallagher, plans marriage to Miss Charlotte Kk Dodge of West Roxbury. Also noted: ten Swedish Central Gymnastic Institute members join with Boston’s Scandinavian Gymnastic Club for World's Fair exhibit under Baron Nils Posse. Young Whipple sails from Boston to North Carolina for two months of southern riding. Oliver Wendell Holmes has returned to his Beacon Street home and enjoys a quiet life with his library and riverside view.
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Sears Gallagher
GC. T.gallagher
Charlotte Kk. Dodge
West Roxbury
Central Gymnastic Institute of Sweden
Scandinavian Gymnastic’ Club
Boston
Baron Nils Posse
Young Whipple
J. Reed Whipple
North Carolina
South
Mr. Whipple
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Beacon Street
Charles River
Local appointments and health notes in New England
Charles F. Martine appointed superintendent of the Portland Company. The Hon. Caleb Foote, longtime senior editor of the Salem Gazette, is seriously ill. Missionary Bishop Spaulding of Colorado spends weeks in Maine and preached at St. Peter's Church, Rockland. James E. Pickering, 16 years Salem railroad inspector, becomes chief car inspector for Boston and Maine.
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Charles F. Martine
Portland Company
Caleb Foote
Salem Gazette
Bishop Spaulding
Colorado
Maine
St. Peter’s Church
Rockland
James E. Pickering
Salem
Boston & Maine
Curiosities From A Dinner With Professor Jewett
The piece notes a dinner anecdote involving Professor Jewett the translator of Plato. He asks a guest about the saddest event in history and corrects him by naming the death of Falstaff, not Robert Elsmere, as the deeper sorrow in history. It also mentions Dante Aristotle Butler Saint Augustine and A D Hopkins with a pine beetle solution and Kansas watermelon shipments by T R K Garver.
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T. RK. Garver
Harper County
Kansas
Jewett
Plato
Robert Elsmere
Falstaff
Moran Retires from Roxbury Municipal Court Appointment
Mr. John B. Moran sent a letter to Governor Russell indicating he will no longer be considered a candidate for appointment as associate justice of Roxbury district Municipal Court. His retirement takes effect immediately and clears the bench for new selection by the governor.
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John B. Moran
Russell
Municipal Court of the
Roxbury District
East Boston Fire Insurance Losses Highlighted
Insurance reports show Towle and Foster Pratt and Murray suffered major losses in the East Boston fire due to lack of coverage. Herman Drake held 3000 dollars of insured machinery and stock. Graham and Cameron had 1500, McHugo and Snow 2700 on stock and stable. Robinson Boiler Works insured 25486 on machinery and contents. Boston Towboat Company carried 10000 on building and contents.
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Towle
Tabulated Comparison of Party Reports 1858 1591
Messrs A Shuman and Company publish a six page tabulated review of the Democratic and Republican reports for President and Governor in 1858 and 1591. The pamphlet cites extensive campaigning knowledge and has reached a second edition, with free distribution available until 4 p.m. today.
Voter Challenges Threaten Arrest Across Cities
Nearly four hundred voter challenges have been filed at the office of Chief Supervisor Hallett in Boston and other towns. Warrants are issued in all cases, and persistent challengers who attempt to vote will be promptly arrested.
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Hallett
Bston
Lakeville rescuer honored by Massachusetts Humane Society
Mr. Charles A. Porter of Lakeville received a handsome medal from the Massachusetts Humane Society for heroically saving William F. Benton and his son from drowning in Elder's pond. A crisp $20 bill accompanied the medal as a token of gratitude, and Porter wore a grateful smile.
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Charles A. Porter
Lakeville
William F. Benton
Elder’s Pond
Massachusetts Humane Society
Porter
Last minute hint for the eleventh congress race
A Hyde Park Times item notes the Republican candidate claims his pension began at $1000 salary while asking workers to accept $15 a week. The piece contrasts his stated earnings with the compensation he suggests for working men, questioning the consistency of his stance.
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Hyde Park
A Morning Thought on Cleveland Russell and the Republicans
A New Bedford Journal reflection urges that voting for Grover Cleveland or William E. Russell does not contradict admiration for the Republican party. It praises the party’s history, record, and honored place in the nation’s annals.
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The
New Bedford Journal
Grover Cleveland
William E. Russell
Republican Party
Their First Thoughts on Election Day Dream Like Fears Turn Real
The piece follows Haile and Governor Russell awakening to the poll day, reflecting fatigue from campaigning and relief or anxiety as election returns near. President Harrison and Cleveland are shown in morning routines as the nation braces for results, with dialogue hinting at political tension.
Labor notes report AFL delegate and local meetings
Frank McCarthy will represent the Central Labor Union at the national AFL convention in Philadelphia on December 12. Machinists Assembly No. 264 meets Thursday at Wells Memorial to discuss a proposed nine hour day from January 1, with Grand Foreman H. E. Easton to speak. Financials from the International Typographical Union show dues paid in New York totaling $556.12, $625,460 expended, and a balance of $97,63.99. Childs-Drexel Home for Printers received $3,127.72 with $1,989.63 disbursed, balance $18,427.30, inmate count rising to 22 and a chapel established with officers WwW. KE. Call, James Browell, Frank Gibson, John Lillis. Printers’ Home seeks free copies for the home reading room. address Colorado Springs, Col.
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Frank McCarthy
Central Labor Union
American Federation of Labor
Philadelphia
Machinists’ Assembly No. 264
Wells Memorial Building
H. E. Easton
McClevey
New York
International Typographical Union
Childs-Drexel
KE. Call
James Browell
Frank Gibson
John Lillis
Colorado Springs
Col
Wildcat Fiver Circulates in Bungtown Political Propaganda
A Republican wit circulates a satirical five dollar bill aimed at Democratic voters. The note, dated Bungtown New Jersey, features Grover Cleveland in the left corner, a large five above his head, and a ferocious wildcat emblem in the center and right corner, with inscribed witticisms.
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Bungtown
N.J
Grover Cleveland
Appeal to Colored Men Urges Votes for Andrew and Lanigan
William M. Bryant Paul C. Brooks and Samuel F. Roberts issue a call to colored men to vote for Hon John F Andrew for Congress and Andrew M Lanigan for Senator, urging support to influence elections.
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William M. Bryant
Paul C. Brooks
Samuel F. Roberts
John F.andrew
Congress
Andrew M. Lanigan
Evicted Tenants Commission Held Hearings In Dury
Landlords' counsel storms out as Justice Mathew leads inquiry on evictions at Clanricarde estate. Marquis of Clanricarde sends letter calling the commission a campaign tool and declines to testify. Counsel for landlords denounces proceedings. session adjourned with landlords unrepresented.
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Justice Mathew
Carson
Mathew
Appeal to Republicans Massachusetts rallied to vote
The State Republican campaign ends with a call for a full vote from Berkshire to Cape Cod. Esen S. Draper as chairman and A C Ratshe sky as secretary urge Republicans to cast ballots for Harrison Reid Haile Wolcott and all Republican nominees statewide.
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Massachusetts
Berkshire
Cape Cod
Harrison
Reid
Haile
Wolcott
Esen S. Draper
A. C. Ratshesky
Brazil Opens Way for Chinese Immigration Boost
Washington Nov 7 The State Department sees a path out of the Chinese immigration issue as Brazil reports passage of a law encouraging Chinese immigration. U S Minister Edwin H Conger in Brazil wires that the measure may ease tensions and open opportunities for migrants.
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Washinetox
State Department
Edwin H. Conger
Iowa
United States
Brazil
Wanamaker Sees Indiana Backing Harrison in 1888 Vote
Postmaster General Wanamaker, en route from Indianapolis to Washington, said he spoke with Republicans along the line and at stations. He reported confirmed large Indiana majority for President Harrison and support for his principles.
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Columbus
Wanamaker
Indianapolis
Washington
Indiana
Harrison
Western Union Sued For 300000 In Damages
New York November 7 Edward Friedman as receiver of Bankers Merchants Telegraph Company filed suit in Superior Court against Western Union Telegraph Company seeking 300000 damages for property losses. This marks the second trial after the Court of Appeals reversed the first verdict in the receiver's favor.
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New York
Edward Friedman
Bankers & Merchants Telegraph Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Gildersleeve
Superior Court
Court of Appeals
Assistant Secretary Nettleton Resigns to Enter Private Life
Washington reports that Assistant Secretary Nettleton, acting as Secretary of the Treasury, has tendered his resignation to take effect December 1. He informed the President and Secretary Foster in October of his wish to leave for private business, but agreed to postpone retirement until after the election.
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Washington
Nettleton
Secretary of the Treasury
Foster
Italian Government Sustained in Election Returns
Rome reports show the government expanding its majority as returns from 487 of 508 districts come in. The Chamber of Deputies totals 850 government members to 120 for the opposition, with 17 districts needing re ballots. All ministry members have been elected.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Unity Art Club Opens Fall Exhibition in New Arlington Street Gallery
The Unity Art Club launches its fall show at No 16 Arlington Street featuring about sixty works mainly landscapes in water color and pastels. Works by Henry Sandham J A S S Monks and others are for sale as the opening draws a largely artist and member crowd. Exhibition runs daily to the 26th from 11 am to 4 pm with a monthly meeting led by President Walter Gilman Page followed by coffee and lunch.
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Unity Art Club
Arlington Street
Henry Sandham
H. W. Chapin
H. Sandham
J. S. Dudley
Walter Gilman Page
Lost Half Her Cargo on Nyassa Steamer
The Nyassa, a South American steamer between Boston and southern ports, arrived after a gale on Oct 5 that wrecked more than half its mahogany cargo. Captain Simond reports 150 miles south of Davis South Shoal when the hurricane hit. stanchions and ties failed, and the crew saved the remainder. Loss runs to thousands of dollars.
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Nyassa
Boston
Simond
Davis South Shoal
Courtroom Catechism Sparks Laughs in Lowell
Dr Thompson of Lowell pursued Lawyer M F Dickinson in court yesterday, staging a catechism that delighted the audience. The exchange included Dickinson’s quip that being not jailed made him at large, provoking further jests from the crowd and rival barristers.
Points in Politics at Chamber Vote Day
Business will be suspended at the Chamber of Commerce so members and employees can vote. Election returns will be received there. T. W. Coakley sues John F. Cronan for slander seeking $10,000 damages. Sigourney Butler reports a Russell plurality of 8,000 or 9,000 from the Young Men’s Democratic Club canvass.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
T. W. Coakley
Suffolk
John F. Cronan
Sigourney Butler
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Russell
Republicans Close Campaign With Rally at Faneuil Hall
The Republican gathering in Faneuil Hall ended at midday with speakers Hon. Jonathan A. Lane ex-Governor Robinson Samuel W Mc Call ex-Governor Long and Hon Henry Cabot Lodge all urging voters to elect Harrison and Haile.
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Faneuil Hall
Jonathan A. Lane
Robinson
Samuel W. McCall
Long
Henry Cabot Lodge
Harrison
Haile
Superb fifth Star concert thrills Tremont audience
Tremont Temple hosted the fifth Star course concert with a musical feast in Boston. Miss Bertha Silsby won praise for her cornet rendition of Rollin son’s Poker Brilliant, while Mme Antonie Beaumont delivered an aria from Lucia with notable beauty.
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Tremont Temple
Bertha Silsby
Rollinson
Poker
Lucia
Mme
Antonie Beaumont
Medford Town Dies at Meeting as City Expected to Rise
A town meeting on Thursday, November 10, plans to bury the "deceased" Medford and inaugurate a new Medford city. A speaker will deliver a humorous eulogy and a poet will compose a funeral ode to be read at the ceremony.
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Medford
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