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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1889
Page
2
Massachusetts Democratic convention clashed with rival tactics as William E Russell won the gubernatorial nomination after a heated session. Speakers praised Russell's Cambridge leadership, while intra party debate highlighted tariff reform, anti monopoly aims, and the fight against Republican corruption.
Mr Matthews received loud applause for mentioning ex President Cleveland. Upon adjournment the resolutions committee was appointed on motion by Hon Josiah Quincy of Quincy. A fifteen member committee to present a State central committee list was appointed by Hon James D Carroll of Springfield, and the balance of the State ticket committee was set on motion by Mr Roads of Marblehead.
The Worcester incident ends as delegates approve a lengthy platform pledging tariff reform, free raw materials, lower duties on life necessities, support for coal and iron ore imports with lower pig iron duties, and closer trade with Canada and Mexico. It attacks Republican bosses, calls for pension reform, poll tax removal, local self-government, liquor policy, shorter work hours for women and children, campaign finance limits, and secret ballot.
A New York man, G. W. Remington of East 35th Street, laments losing his wife to pneumonia after a hot summer and delayed care. The piece argues for immediate nature-boosting aid and touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a proven remedy, claiming it cures and saves many, with physician endorsements and warnings to avoid counterfeit products.
Ex Senator Roads of Marblehead presented the committee report to nominate the state ticket. Lieutenant Governor John W. Corcoran of Clinton, Secretary of the Commonwealth William N. Osgood of Boston, Treasurer Calvin K. Munn of Holyoke, Auditor William D. T. Trefry of Marblehead, and Attorney General Elesba K. B. Maynard of Springfield were unanimously nominated amid applause.
Colonel Walter Cutting accompanied the Hon William E Russell as he appeared to a large cheering crowd. Cutting announced that, in line with instructions from Democrats, the nominee would proceed, with supporters urged to stay tuned for continuation on the Eighth Page.
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