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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1894
Page
6
The Postman lists thirty nine alleged repeaters in Ward 19 with most victims being Republicans. Precincts 3 through 9 show names of blocked voters and claims of a conspiracy linked to Court street figures. Calls for reform include voter registration and certifying identity at polling places.
The speaker notes a discrepancy in Ward 19 where Mark Lynch's ward committee appointed precinct officers, suggesting 300 votes counted by repeaters for a senatorial candidate. He recalls William J. Dolan as former ward committee chairman and mentions William E. Goode as the only man he named, blaming his absence on the appointing process.
New York returns show Morton widening lead over Hill by more than 156000 votes, surpassing Harrison’s 1888 Republican high. Some Democrats backed Morton over Wheeler to ensure Morton’s defeat. Congressional results are still uncertain with gains expected for Missouri’s Docherty after all.
In Austin on November 9, returns show eleven Democratic Congressmen elected in Texas, one Republican and one Populist. Charles A. Culberson leads the ticket with about a 50,000 plurality. Populists gain in the Legislature, but Democrats are set to dominate and likely elect a Democratic Senator next year.
The Republican State committee reports a large plurality for the Holcomb fusion ticket for governor. In most congressional districts Republicans win by a landslide, except the sixth where fusion candidate Kemp is re-elected.
Early returns from counties show Republican gains and confirm Evans's election as Governor. Democratic leaders still hope Turney wins by a small plurality. Congressional delegation standings persist with six Democrats and four Republicans.
In Mexico Missouri on November 9, Democrats claim Champ Clark won the ninth congressional district by 133 votes. Republicans counter that Treloar carried the district by 103 votes, with both sides celebrating the result.
The Boston 1872 Fund marks its twenty second anniversary on November 9 1894. Treasurer notices cash balances investments and receipts from city and Cambridge bonds and interest plus a temporary loan and payments to fire sufferers. Net balance shows bonds city of Boston Cambridge Santa Fe and cash held at New England Trust with accompanying examiner note.
Annie Booker a 26 year old colored woman from 469 Columbus Avenue reports a quarrel with another colored woman at 51 Bradford Street last evening. She sustained a severe scalp wound and a cut on the right forearm believed caused by a knife and intends to prosecute.
John H. Sullivan won the Fourth District council seat on Tuesday with 18 725 votes to 14 826 for Republican Andrew B. Lattimore. The contest concluded the district election with Sullivan securing the victory.
In San Francisco on November 9, Democratic State chairman Gould forecast Budd's election with a margin of at least 2009 votes, noting the final statewide tally will take several days to determine.
James Donovan, president of the Democratic city committee, said yesterday that there has been no conference in any hotels regarding a Democratic candidate for Mayor.
Berlin reports an article titled A Giant's Plaything likening the Kaiser to Charles I of England and warning he could share that monarch’s fate if he forces blind trust in his policy. The piece hopes Chancellor Von Hohenlohe can dispel the Kaiser’s illusion that a modern people can be treated as a plaything.
The late Czar’s body is expected to leave Moscow on the eighth and lie in state in St. Petersburg for three days due to embalming delays. Seventy foreign princes will attend the funeral, now set for November 17 instead of the 20th.
Letter to the editor reports Ohio Supreme Court upholding a law requiring vestibules on electric cars for weather protection. A Buffalo example shows voluntary vestibules. motormen urge Massachusetts Legislature to pass a similar bill, noting hard winters and low wages.
The piece warns that neglecting early signs of Bright's disease and kidney troubles leads to disaster. It touts Warner's Safe Cure as the sole remedy and urges readers to act in time to avoid loss of health or life. Multiple linked cautions echo the proverb about small causes producing large losses.
The Central News reports that England and other powers urge China to present peace proposals to Japan and begin negotiations for an immediate cessation of war. Japan promises to hear the overtures in a benevolent spirit.
Ward 23 residents in Mt Hope held an indignation meeting at A Jackson’s home with over 200 attendees to press the city for a new bridge over Stony Brook. They oppose plans to add a foot bridge while urging a full replacement after two years of failed prior efforts and a recent storm damage.
A disputed tale divides Chicago and Baltimore League nines and the New York Giants. A club clowning tale claims players used a mysterious elixir to boost power during Temple Cup games, sparking calls to decide if scientific aids are permitted. The National League magnates meet at the Fifth Avenue Hotel on November 14 and 15.
On the occasion of the Czar's funeral 25000 of St. Petersburg's poor will be provided with dinners as city officials organize charitable relief for the mourning period.
Mary A Harold of New York, 28, at Frost Hospital Chelsea claims Patrick Welch of Chelsea induced her to move toward marriage after a seaside romance. Welch, 22, denied the engagement. She was taken ill at the Broadway House Chelsea and treated. police say New York authorities hold jurisdiction. Welch’s whereabout unknown.
In Kobe Japan, C. T. Moore translator at the Chinese legation and an American John Wilde with a Scotchman named Cameron are seized on charges of planning to destroy the Japanese fleet. Wilde had offered a smoke shell attack plan to the US government and to the Japanese legation years earlier before seeking the Chinese legation.
From Tokio via San Francisco dated Nov 9, Tai Won Kun the King of Corea’s father has been made regent by Japan but seeks to revive autocratic rule. Count Inouye resigns as foreign minister to go to Corea and curb the aging leader, while Japanese politicians pressure imperial advisers.
London reports Port Arthur remains surrounded by Japanese forces with two forts captured. Chinese soldiers desert New Chwang amid fear of Japanese attack. At Chee Foo three days of fighting at Talien Wan yield no decisive result.
In Middlesex Probate Court the will of Mrs. Susan E. W. Brackett of Cambridge leaves over $60,000 to charity dated August 25, 1891. Public gifts include $10,000 each to the Cambridge Home for Aged People Cambridge Hospital and American Unitarian Association with $5,000 to Avon Home Cambridge. A $5,000 bequest funds part of a new First Parish Church project if $45,000 more is raised within ten years. Private bequests include $500 to her faithful domestic Bridget. Residue to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in Boston and Meadville Theological School Pennsylvania share equally.
In Medford on November 9 the Phillips Literary Association celebrated its tenth anniversary with a lecture by Timothy Daniel Sullivan M P on Scenes and Incidents in Irish Political Life. Hon. Thomas J. Gargan presided and despite stormy weather the Opera House was filled. The group plans a winter program of smoke talks ladies nights and musicales.
A thief entered Mrs. Gowen’s home at 275 Columbus Ave yesterday claiming to be sent by lodger Oliver M. Fisher and stole clothing small articles and 75 dollars from Fisher and other lodgers. An overcoat was taken from 12% Chandler St last night. Similar crimes occurred at Mary E. Coles 88 West Newton St and Leander Hill’s room at 434 Tremont St.
Johnny Smith, a 16 year old with a polished appearance, traveled through multiple towns posing as a private detective for the Armstrong News Company. He “hanged up” unsuspecting hotel keepers by leaving large bills unpaid, then fled to avoid identification. He was nabbed at Union depot and returned to Lawrence for authorities to handle.
Midnight blaze on the three and two story sections of 18 186 188 Charles Street at Cambridge corner cause damage under 120 dollars. First floor housed J A Sullivan Co liquors and C Cocchiara barber. Third floor front housed Hoberman Sorosky Nathson pant makers. Third floor rear M Weisman cigar maker. Fourth floor David Wasserman pant maker. Fire started by overheated stove in tailor shop and spread from third to second floor.
The Cambridge joint special committee on municipal lighting reviewed last year’s order to manufacture both gas and electricity. City solicitor advised against proceeding under that action and suggested new proceedings to vote on one or more electric plants for municipal use. The committee accepted this, planning to report. If electricity only is voted, the order moves to next year’s council and then to the December election.
British steamer Delta reaches North Sydney with the Newfoundland schooner John Mc Gowan in tow. Captain Poole says the Mc Gowan sailed from Burgeo for Boston in ballast when a gale tore away her foremast foresail and headgear. Seaman Fred Bond of Lapolle went overboard in the storm.
Team 12 defeated Team 9 2019 to 1975 in Newton club tourney. Team 8 beat Team 11 2260 to 2096. The Nine Hundred and Ninety-ninth Artillery team defeated the Centrals of Somerville at Charlestown 2456 to 2127.
Professor D. Neuman presented an evening of mind reading at Music Hall before a small audience. He demonstrated feats like hiding an apple and cutting it into pieces while others received parts, yet failed to perform when required to avoid any physical contact.
Town rumor claimed Representative-elect Harry Atwood of the tenth district died from pneumonia. Reporters crowded the Atwood home on Alban Street, but Atwood appeared alive and joking, dismissing the death tale and noting other candidates might be considered dead by rumor.
President Cleveland expands civil service reform classes affecting about forty to fifty employees in the Internal Tax Service Collector Donovan’s department. The updated classification would make storekeepers gaugers and clerks’ positions secure.
A bold new pepper blend named Bell's Spiced Seasoning captures consumer interest as it expands into mainstream retail shelves. Industry analysts note its versatile profile appeals across multiple cuisines and dishes.
The puzzle asks how many pocket size bottles of disks a jar contains and by how many disks it exceeds full bottles. It offers prize guesses: $200 for first, $100 for second, $50 for third.
Prominent Brookline figures gather for the Greater Boston hearing with broad support for retaining town government. Horace James chairs the Selectmen and Clement Fay and Alfred Chandler oppose annexation while citing local tax and representation concerns. Representatives and ministers voice similar opposition to union plans.
Theodore Roosevelt spoke at Sanders Theatre on the merit system and manliness in politics praising reform to end spoils politics. He cited New York constitutional amendments extending civil service and attacked Senator Gorman as abusing the spoils system while recounting Breckinridge district voting and Owens’ defeat aided by revenue officers.
A Sunday afternoon service at Shawmut Church begins at 4 15 o clock and lasts one hour. The program features music of the highest order performed by a chorus of thirty voices and an excellent quartet under the direction of Mr H M Dunham with a brief address by the pastor.
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