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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1892
Page
4
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The North delivers 121 electoral votes for Grover Cleveland and 94 for Benjamin Harrison, disproving the claim that the Democracy is a sectional party. The era of “rebel brigadiers” and “Southern slave-drivers” in Republican rhetoric fades as Northern states repudiates Harrison and Republicanism, though Massachusetts misses the shift.
The piece argues Osbornism caused a 26 000 vote gap for Harrison in Massachusetts while William E Russell gained support outside Boston. It credits Russell’s reform of the Boston Police Board and opposition to perceived Ohio style corruption, noting Osborn saved votes for Harte among liquor dealers but overall harmed Harrison.
The piece argues Massachusetts fell back in national politics after 1890, losing influence in Congress and electoral votes for Cleveland. It blames indecisive Independents and insufficient effort to carry the state, noting the shift of the Democratic majority in Washington and a weakened voice in the House.
The article states that after March the Senate will shift from Republican to Democratic control and that Democrats are poised to hold a majority in both houses once vacancies are filled. It notes the government will be Democratic in all its branches for the first time in a generation and stresses theResponsibilities on the party.
The text argues that the Democracy has memory of two years in control as a warning. It urges wise use of power, honest, thorough, and firm establishment of endorsed policy. It expresses belief that responsibility will be recognized and the party will perform its duty to the people.
The people have seized control from a plutocratic era, electing their President and House, with a Senate soon to follow. Monopolies lose footholds in Congress and the White House, shaping tariff, taxation, finance, and expenditure policy. This changes politics and industry, aiming to safeguard the republic at a critical moment.
The speaker Barrett’s newspaper notes a Republican plan to keep Osborne on the Board of Police past his term, a move to maintain a Republican machine. It calls for Osborne’s removal, argues public opinion won’t tolerate a political despotism, and urges Republicans to act to reform existing evils in Boston’s governance.
The committee aimed to elect General Draper to Congress, RatsheSky to the State Senate, and Lope to succeed Dawes in the U.S. Senate. The first two goals were achieved, but the governorship was lost. They now pursue securing the Legislature for Looger, with a late-stage transformation suspected.
Mr Rocker Wotcortr claims thousands of votes were lost in 1890 due to QuAy's connection with the Republican campaign. He suggests Quay's involvement again this year and recalls Senator Quay as a corruptionist with a large fund and ties to Martin, comparable to Duprey. His stance puzzles Republican allies.
The iolyoke Democrat notes Russell’s rising fame after his election place among the country’s notable living sons. It suggests he will pursue national politics soon and implies President Cleveland may appoint the young governor to a cabinet post.
Mr Thomas E Proctor will take possession of his new and beautiful house on Commonwealth avenue next week A Harvard Law School figure George P Costigan lectures on economics before the Waltham Labor Union Mondays topic Wages and Trade Unions Charles Markward renowned among city and New York upholsterers has patented a pocket note and account book novel article likely to become a fad Professor Charles E Whiting former city school music supervisor has returned from a Pacific coast trip to promote his music readers in Washington state and to train teachers He reports music readers for school grades number over six and growing
Prince Isenberg von Bierstein, after a Newport summer stay, is temporarily quartered at the Windsor Hotel in New York. Miss Gammell of Newport will marry Arthur Herbert of the British diplomatic service in Newport on November 23. Eunice Ross Davis of Dedham, aged 92, is the sole surviving member of the Women's Anti-Slavery Society and remains in vigorous health. Longfellow's birthplace in Portland has been purchased by John Musgrave who plans remodeling, while relic hunters seek items like a mantelpiece that was carried off.
John Brisben Walker, famed magazine figure, invested 1500 in a Denver property a decade ago and has now sold it for 2,500,000. The note also mentions the Burdette family returning from India, a German minister resigning over a marriage issue, and various other notes about German officials and army staff appointments.
In Brooklyn on November 10, the cruiser Cincinnati, second of Brooklyn Navy Yard builds, slid into the East River amid rain and cheers. Miss Stella Mosby christened the vessel as Secretary Tracy and others looked on, a 3182-ton protected cruiser with 300 feet length, 100 psi steam, and a main battery of ten five-inch guns.
The Republican machine weighs a delaying tactic as Democrats near their convention. Possible mayoral hopefuls include Edwin A. Curtis, noted for practical politics, and a field of alderman contenders across wards. In Ward 24, Eddy may retire while West is urged as a leading candidate.
The seventh annual convention of Christian workers from the United States and Canada convened in Tremont Temple. About six hundred delegates attended as Rev. R. A. Torrey of Chicago presided. Welcome addresses were given by Boston church leaders and local officials. The program included devotionals, progress reports, and sermons, closing with a memorial address on Colonel George R. Clarke and a bishop's convention sermon.
In the New Bedford Journal commentary the defeat of George Fred Williams is regretted as he is described as a good man unjustly ousted after a brilliant first term. The piece blames redistricting and predicts under a Cleveland administration he will find a place of honor and usefulness.
May Governor Russell be granted grace to carry out the promise to remove Police Commissioner Osborne. The Lowell Times editorializes that it is sincerely hoped no partisan council will impede this clearly endorsed objective.
At last night’s meeting the Common Council discussed reallocating 500 from the Federal street bridge fund to rebuild the Essex street bridge in Brighton. A request was passed to report why North Ferry street and Battery street are not in better condition for travel. An amendment to the caucus act for Australian ballot voting was held for next meeting. Referred to legislative committee: 9 hour work day in city contracts. Founda tion of the Cogswell fountain to be reconstructed.
One of the prettiest weddings of the season united Herbert Tyler and Mattie J Kincaid last evening at 138 Washington avenue Chelsea. Rev Bush presided before a large gathering of relatives and friends. The couple will begin married life at their Spruce street home after a generous send off with costly and beautiful tokens of esteem.
Hugh Connelly 0 years old, a navy yard worker, died after a 25 foot fall from a second floor landing at 63 Chelsea Street Charlestown. Dr Duff declared him dead with a broken neck. He returned from work and lay unconscious in the hall. James Fitzpatrick hosted the lodging house. His home was in Lynn with a family.
An excited chambermaid at Young's Hotel touched a gas jet with a lace curtain on an upper floor at 6 20 last evening. She raised the alarm from hotel box 718, then extinguished the fire herself. guests learned of the incident as the fire department arrived.
In Boston, furriers Edward Kakas & Son offer life like animal fur collection including complete claw and head designs, while J A Jackson & Co showcase the mantelette North Star garment combining cape and mantle elements. Sally & Collins previews a dainty celluloid memorandum souvenir. News notes include store promotions, new stock books from Wilson Bros, and a 14 salesman expansion at the fifth anniversary of a firm.
South Boston reports ex Representative Jeremiah J. McNamara of Ward 13 will seek the aldermanic nomination in the sixth district. He served in the Legislature in 1889 and 1890, has always backed Democrats, and will follow caucus results. Rumors place Senator McNary as an independent in Ward 7 against Flood, while Ward 14 holds 20 votes and Ward 15 holds 17. J. McKenna may petition for a recount of Ward 13 representative votes after Tom Quinn defeated him by 60.
In the Fall River Globe edition readers cheer Russell and condemn Osborne and his crew promising to crush the rum pirates of Boston next month with hearty support and a call for action.
John Joyce a 76 year old Somerville gardener vanished after a Boston trip with James Timmins and Lawrence McGrath. Timmins and McGrath returned. Joyce is missing with about $50 on him. Police exhaust leads while friends fear intoxication and foul play, as sightings and locations remain unverified.
The Thayer Association of Chauncey Hall held its annual meeting and dinner at Youngs with 25 members present. President F N Mudge presided. speakers included Thomas Cushing E B Hagar Thomas H Hall and Joseph D Sawyer. Officers elected for the coming year include President F N Mudge vice president Francis Todd secretary and treasurer C W Porter business committee G W Joy Joseph R Scott F K M Jones and Thomas Gray medal committee Dr Myles Standish A N Page and A S Leland orator Frederick S Hale poet Charles J Bishop.
Fifty Charlestown High School alumni from 1868 to 1872 gathered at Youngs Hotel for a reunion and ladies night. Former head master Caleb Emery attended as the guest, and guests shared reminiscences of their early school days.
In Putapetpuia on November 10 execution was issued on judgments against Joseph Murphy, cotton goods manufacturer, by Charles A. Furbush of Furbush Machinery. Notes totalled over 75,000 dollars with further judgments reaching 100,000 dollars. Total liabilities are estimated near 300,000 dollars.
Barre Vermont reports a heavy snow storm today with very cold weather across the region. Snowfall disrupted travel as residents braced for continued chilly conditions and hazardous roads in the Barre area.
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