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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1893

Page

2

Lawrence Awake Continues Heated Tariff Debate

The speaker argues for tariff reform and opposes the Sherman act, blaming Republican rule for economic distress. He asserts Senator Hoar supports limits on debate and criticizes Greenhalge and Lodge for McKinley tariff passage. He warns reform requires persistent public pressure and cites farm and wage concerns as central to the political contest.

Hoar Greenhalge House Senate Congress Cleveland Hom Republican Party Allen Republican Journal Lodge Thomas B. Reed Marrison Harrison Massachusetts Young Men's Democratic Club

Boston Republican ratification speech by Pillsbury sparks independent appeal

Josiah Quincy reports on Attorney General Pillsbury urging independent voters to rejoin the Republican fold at a Boston ratification meeting. He contrasts such appeals with past GOP tactics, critiques Greenhalge’s platform, and notes the party’s choice of delegates favors a radical tone over reasoned outreach.

Boston Pillsbury Republican Party Crapo Greenhalge Democratic State Committee Brackett Allen Haile Massachusetts Congress Democratic Party Quincy

Boston Police Board faces calls to act on force overhauls

Governor Russell is urged to intervene to avert a scandal involving convicted men on Boston's police force. Critics argue the Police Board's arrogance mire the city in ongoing governance troubles and demand decisive action to cleanse the ranks.

Russell Boston

Demand Suspension of Patrolmen in Beacon Street Case

Boston October 11 1893 reports demand that PIBY act without delay after two patrolmen were sentenced to the house of correction by a competent court. call for energetic inquiries and suspensions pending judicial proceedings to preserve public peace and maintain public confidence.

House OF Correction Piby Beacon Street Boston

Assault by Boston Officers Leaves Veteran and Child Victims

Witnesses recount in Municipal Court how Officers Lowery and Innes attacked John Hickman and his 8 year old daughter in a Pepperell Place sink area. Hickman was struck, the girl injured, and neighbors summoned doctors while clergy and officials moved to bring the case before Judge Fallon. The officers were convicted of brutal assault and sentenced to four months, yet remained on duty pending higher court action, sparking public outcry in South Boston.

Lowery and Innes John Hickman Pepperell Place Dorchester Avenue Dennis Corcoran Hickman Cronan Lowery Officer Lowery Innes Morris Broadway Father Brown M. J. Creed Fallon House of Correction Mqnor Boston South Boston Superior Criminal Court Police Commission South Station 12 Station 6 Boston Post

Citizens call for suspension or discharge of police officers

South Boston citizens at a mass meeting urge Governor Russell to press for suspension or removal of Lowery and Innes from the Boston Police Board. They vow another meeting, question counsel influence, and argue jury independence while criticizing the board for delaying action on the alleged misconduct.

Committee of South Boston W. E. Russell Board of Police Commissioners Lowery and Innes Citizens’ Committee Boston Whiting

Hickman Assault Tale From Pepperill Place

John Hickman, 63, a war veteran and G A R member, recounts a violent assault in his Pepperill Place home by Patrolman Lowery and Innes after a water dispute with neighbor Cornelius Cronan. Hickman describes blows to arms and torso, a shirt-collar grab, and a child’s dramatic escape through a window in a case that also includes the daughter’s account of injuries to her father and herself.

John Hickman Pepperill Place Post Hickman Twentieth Massachusetts Regiment Grand Army Cornelius Cronan Mr. Cronan Innes

Assault case taints two Boston officers in 1891 hearing

William H Innes and William J Lowery, both appointed in 1878, faced hearings for rule violations with Innes implicated in a brutal July 4 1891 assault on McDonnell. Witnesses described severe beating, while Lowery had prior suspensions. Commissioners noted prior good reputations but actions led to reprimands. A protest to the Governor was planned after a committee meeting.

William H. Innes Boston Dorchester Vision 6 William J. Lowery Whiting Lowery Innes Board of Police Commissioners McDonnell O'Reilly Mt. Vernon Street Hall's Court O'Rielly Mary Drohan Miss Drohan

Ex Senator McGeough Urges Suspension Over Case

Ex Senator James A McGeough told a Post reporter that pending criminal proceedings the commissioners should suspend the officers. He argued suspension is policy and proper for discipline, not punishment, and does not pre-judge the outcome. He stressed every criminal deserves a jury trial before conviction.

Post James A. McGeough

Gov McGeough on suspending officers in misconduct case

Massachusetts officials wrestle with how to handle suspending police amid a public uproar. The governor suggests the commission suspend officers and await trial, stressing innocent until proven guilty, with pay preserved if acquitted and dismissal if convicted.

Commonwealth

Judge Fallon Defers Opinion on Officers Case

Judge Fallon stated the evidence against Officers Innes and Lowery was clear and strong. He told a Postman at his South Boston home that he cannot comment publicly but affirmed the Municipal Court record supports his ruling. He noted a possible appeal in Superior Court but expressed no further view on the matter.

Gallagher Applauds Commission and Dfineers in Legal View

Former State Senator and ex-school board president Charles T. Gallagher voices approval of the commission's actions. He offers no clear legal answer but commends the defenders and supports the wise course taken, stressing prudence in interpretation.

Charles T. Gallagher

Harvard Yale Officials Chosen as Game Set to Play

Harvard keeps the same officials as last year for the Yale game. Coffin faced criticism for ruling a touchdown dispute. Moffatt of Princeton will umpire, Schoff of Penn will referee. The meeting settles whether Yale and Harvard will play this year. Yale reps returned to New Haven. acceptance pending.

Yale Coffin Harvard L. Bliss Moffatt Princeton Schoff University of Pennsylvania New Haven

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