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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1893

Page

2

Greenhalge elected voices hail Republican triumph in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts victory spurs praise for Governor-elect Greenhalge and Senator Lodge. Committee leaders Winslow and Ratshesky tout a united party seize, stressing unity with Ohio and other states to stabilize industry and prosperity without party favoritism.

Greenhalge Massachusetts Ohio Henry Cabot Lodge Democratic Party Winslow Republican Republican Party Voice Washington Congress Commonwealth Ratshesky

Quiet hotel corridors reveal betting on Massachusetts race

Last evening in Boston hotel corridors crowds from both parties gathered for returns and bets on Greenhalge. Rumors pegged a Republican win by 15 000 to 20 000, with some predicting a large majority while Democrats fretted over work doubts. Tim Cook and Cronan figures appeared hopeful as returns emerged at Tremont House and Youngs.

Young’s Parker’s Tremont House Greenhalge John E. Russell Massachusetts Cronan Beacon New England Club

Returns and Reactions From Election Night in State

Health 'Broken Down and a few returns were carried up but dispersed to homes or political headquarters as desires dictated. In room 9 Middlesex and Norfolk clubs awaited results read over the wire. Prominent leaders were absent, with no signs of triumph, save occasional wine openings.

Middlesex Norfolk

Faneuil Hall Watchword Night for Boston Election Returns

The Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts gathered at Faneuil Hall to view returns by stereoscope with banners and signs. Supporters framed hopes for Russell while exposing skepticism at Greenhalge gains and noting local precincts and towns like Swampscott Wakefield Holliston and Brookline. The crowd debated projections and cheered for Russell Cleveland and Billy Russell as the night progressed.

Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts Faneuil Hall Boston Greenhalge Swampscott Wakefield Russell Greenharge Holliston New York Clinton Brookline John EB. Russell Cleveland Billy Russell Merrimac McKinley Peabody

City Hall newsroom watches returns in late governor race

Reporters and messenger boys scrambled through City Hall as precincts posted late results. Greenhalge led Haile, with Russell ahead of Willam E. ward and precinct delays stretched the tally until after 9 PM, except Precinct 9 Ward 1 heard only at 10:30.

City Hall Uien Foster B. Spurr Greenhalge Haile John E. Russell

Hart at American House as Boston returns bring GOP cheers

Members of the Young Men’s Republican Club of Boston crowd the American House lower hall to hear election returns. Notables include Senator Henry Parkman and Sen. John Simpkins. The Boston Republican Glee Club performed. Thomas N. Hart entered to applause and said no mayor was being elected that evening.

Young Men’s Republican Club of Boston Henry Parkman John Simpkins Young Men's Republican Club of Massachusetts David Floy E. C. Johnson Robert Shultz Warren E. Locke Somerville John C. Haines Henry E. Turner

Early returns show Russell defeat dampens Democratic HQ crowd

As results roll in from suburban towns the Democratic headquarters in Washington Street empties after Russell loses. Russell hides at Young's Hotel with a few friends. Mayor Matthews, Josiah Quincy, Hamlin, and Congressman O'Neil refuse interviews.

Surbuban Russell Washington Street Young’s Hotel Matthews Josiah Quincy Hamlin O'Neil

Williams Comments on Defeat After New York Trip

The Hon. George Fred Williams said the defeat was a penalty for the Democratic party's time in power during a business low mood. Greenhalge’s decisive plurality prompted headquarters to close and circulate for the latest returns.

George Fred Williams Post New York Democratic Party Greenhalge

Cronan Elected Senator After Roxbury Victory Parade

Supporters gathered at City Hall to learn Cronan's Senate victory by nearly 600 votes. He was escorted in a carriage to Goldsmith Hall Roxbury amid drums banners and cheering crowds. A five hundred strong procession followed to celebrate as Roxbury townsfolk painted the town red.

John F. Cronan Fifth District City Hall Goldsmith Hall Roxbury Cronan Old Town

Stevenson Delirious Psychology Letter on Delusion and Mind Split

An 1892 letter from Robert Louis Stevenson to F. W. H. Myers explores delirium fears and double consciousness during illness. He describes two minds at work, chasing nonsensical words and literary aims, with cases A B and C detailing amorphous and coherent visions and the struggle to resist communicating them.

Robert Louis Stevenson F. W. H. Myers British Society For Psychical Research Vailonia Plantation Upopo Samoan Islands Mr. Myers Sidney Mhn Swift Dean Swift Lewis Carroll Experiece C Navy

Cambridge Election Surprises Shake Democratic Pluralities

Cambridge voters produced several surprises in the election with Democratic pluralities narrowing across wards. Governor Russell’s plurality fell to 613 from 1895 last year, while Carroll dropped to a 145 plurality. Senator Fitzgerald led Ward 3 with 731, and Republican William B. Durant defeated Democrat John H. Corcoran for Senate by 626. Five Republicans and two Democrats won seats, with J. J. Myers and John E. Parry re-elected in Wards 1 and 5, and Harvard graduate Fred W. Dallinger’s ward 2 victory by 270 over Coakley. A recount is expected for Horace Osborn’s weak showing.

Cambridge Russell Carroll John F. Fitzgerald William B. Durant John H. Corcoran Myers Parry Fred W. Dallinger Harvard College Daniel H. Coakley Coakley Thomas Houllahan Horace K. Osborn Osborn Dallinger Banks Gesthalge O'Neill Carrol Dem Ruther Arris Peo Durant Wright Durant Leonard Dem Wee West Sodarthy Spalding Seell Ball Emery

Local Ware Company Ad Promises Wringers and Sweepers

The American Wirringer Co. offers wringers mangles spring beds and sweepers at 15 Broadway extension city ne. Wringers sweepers and all kinds of sweepers repaired. Orders by mail promptly attended to.

American Wiringer Co Broadway Extension City Sone

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