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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1896
Page
6
Massachusetts Republicans convene to nominate a governor and endorse the national ticket. George H. Lyman chairs as he defends McKinley, denounces opponents, and argues for honor, education, and national credit amid calls to defend the republic and its values.
In a Massachusetts convention speech the speaker lauds civil service reform and names Col Samuel E Winslow of Massachusetts as the gubernatorial candidate for lieutenant governor. He cites Worcester roots and support from figures like Charles Allen Joshua R Giddings George F Hoar and echoes of John Quincy Adams. The address emphasizes merit over party service and endorses Winslow with strong applause.
The speaker attacks the Chicago platform as not true to Democratic values claiming it surrenders to Populist ideas with socialist and anarchist elements. He notes clear positions on protection reciprocity and American shipping while urging Democrats to choose between party members and a third candidate aligned with opposing policies.
A freight wreck at Filson station near Sand Patch on the Baltimore & Ohio line killed the engineer John Seaze the conductor William Pickles and six crew members along with two tramps. Thirty four coal cars plus engine and caboose piled up blocking traffic, with crews estimating loss of control due to storm damaged track and steep grade.
The passage argues for maintaining a sound currency and restoring protectionist tariffs to revive employment and reduce deficits. It asserts the GOP should lead with a tariff policy to shield industries and secure government revenue, criticizing Democratic fiscal choices and debt trends.
Senator Lawrence voices the convention’s support for a candidate with broad backing from four western counties. He recalls the record of public servants like George D. Robinson William H. Haile and Henry L. Dawes, praising their integrity and lifelong service while highlighting the party’s chosen nominees.
The Hon. Joseph H. Walker placed Mr Winslow in nomination for Lieutenant Governor, signaling support and a formal endorsement for the candidate’s bid in the upcoming race.
An ecclesiastical council met last evening in Lenox Hall for the ordination of D. E. Brown, a deacon at Garrison Memorial Congregational Church. Several churches were represented and the standard proceedings were followed.
The silver and gold letters are postponed today due to space taken by the detailed report of the Republican State convention held yesterday. Publication of the letters will resume tomorrow.
The Massachusetts Republican platform reaffirms sound money a tariff revenue plan and gradual debt reduction. It calls for merit based civil service voter freedom free outreach against coercion and strict immigration literacy standards. It condemns silver coinage and defends constitutional limits on courts and public franchises.
The text extols presidential duty to protect national property and enforce laws, citing Lincoln and Civil War precedent. It calls Republicans to defend the union, Constitution, and general welfare, pledging support to leaders McKinley and Douglas in a patriotic cause.
Governor Wolcott speaks to Massachusetts Republicans after nomination for governor. He urges support for a constitutional biennial elections amendment and defends past gold payments to preserve state honor, citing Civil War debts and Ulysses Grant.
The speaker urges the convention to nominate a Governor candidate, praising the people’s merit based choice and lauding the acting Lieutenant Governor’s integrity. He cites William McKinley’s era, a western Massachusetts candidate, and a family history in state progress, asserting strong confidence in the nominee’s ability and devotion to duty.
The speaker asserts Wolcott's nomination by acclamation as the Republican candidate for Governor for the ensuing year. He praises Wolcott's character and experience, calling the nomination a deserved expression of the people's appreciation and a fit chief magistrate for the Commonwealth.
Vito Mestian gelo was sentenced to nine months in the House of Correction for assault with a knife on August 2. Michele Scheone was discharged of assault with a loaded revolver after shooting Mestian gelo while defending himself at Thacher street corner.
News from Vienna reports Duke Albert of Württemberg seriously injured when a wounded stag charged him during deer stalking in the Austrian Alps. Attendants arrived in time to prevent the duke from being killed.
An unknown man has stalked and hugged girls from a Ward One grammar school route in Woonsocket Rhode Island over several weeks. He seized 12 year old Teresa Milan on a Tuesday evening, dragged her three quarters of a mile toward woods before she screamed and prompted his flight.
Hetherston Importing Company offers high grade old wines and liquors at reduced prices. It invites requests for its complete catalogue of reduced prices, sent free on request from Broad Street.
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