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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1886
Page
2
The speaker argues that Republicans blocked labor measures and only backed them after facing defeat fears. He asserts every such bill was introduced by a Democrat and defeated by Republicans until political pressure forced votes. Corcoran closed by predicting November success.
A Massachusetts political gathering urged mobilization to counter party morriization and secure a major victory. Speakers called for earnest, vigorous work to convert a maiden vote for a distinguished son into a statewide election win, with applause for ongoing efforts as 1886 approaches.
The Massachusetts Homeopathic Medical Society met in Hawthorne rooms with President Dr. Walter Wesselhoeft presiding. A resolution urged education of physicians and equal access to public hospitals for homeopathy observers, creating a seven member committee to pursue the cause. New members elected included Martha Mann, Rhoda Lawrence, Thomas Dolan, L M Kimball, Annie Selee, and Samson Allen. names of speakers and readers were listed from Boston, Roxbury, Lawrence, Melrose, and Southbridge.
A Massachusetts crowd welcomes a veteran speaker who defends the Democratic Party’s open civil service, fair taxation and tariff reform. He lauds Grover Cleveland, criticizes Republican actions, and pledges allegiance to the Democrats while noting past party shifts and hopes for Ireland home rule and U.S. market reach.
Colonel Taylor introduces Collector Saltonstall who lauds Grover Cleveland and argues party lines fade as independents join the Democratic slate. He praises civil service reform, anti spoils, currency stance, tariff reform, and leadership under Cleveland while urging Massachusetts support in the coming election.
Colonel Codman announces strong backing for the Democratic ticket as former Republicans, including many gentlemen, pledge enthusiastic cooperation. Colonel Taylor notes widespread approval of Grover Cleveland and readiness to unite on state issues.
The Hon Henry K Lovering of Lynn delivers a keynote style address praising the Democratic slate at Worcester and blasting protectionist tariffs as a political device. He recounts past campaign lines by Frye and Garfield, defends his Morrison bill vote, and pledges to expose tariff abuses while urging the Massachusetts Democratic ticket.
The Hon James S Grinnell from Greenfield spoke at a Democratic gathering praising party principles, recalling his shift from the Whig and urging unity to back the Worchester nominated candidate. He praised Franklin County leaders, urged opposition to prejudice, and warned against personal envy.
Hon George M Stearns defends Democratic progress while lampooning Republicans as aging, corrupt, and out of touch. He lauds clean, capable leaders like Coveney Loversing Corse and attacks Prohibition, tariffs, and navigation rules as failed policy, predicting victory for the Democrats.
John F. Thayer of Worcester, nominee for secretary of State, spoke warmly praising the Democratic slate led by John F. Andrew. He noted Republicans planning to vote for Andrew, and criticized Governor Robinson’s nomination of Oliver Ames as partisan. John W. Corcoran of Clinton followed, greeted by applause.
Dr William L Everett of Quincy delivered a cordial speech at the Bay State Club denouncing the Republican party as increasingly dependent on safe but weak candidates. He praised John E Russell and Grover Cleveland, urged honest acknowledgment of Democratic strengths, and lauded Mrs Grover Cleveland as the nation’s handsomest Democrat as the audience cheered.
The Hon. Charles Levi Woodbury, last speaker, lauds state ticket candidates and John Forrester Andrew for Governor. He praises Frank K. Foster for labor representation and pledges to follow Democratic principles and the party, regardless of the nominee, as the convention rallies with applause.
A collection of letters from Boston and Massachusetts figures declining a Bay State Club dinner with remarks on political alignment. Recipients include J. W. Coveney in Richmond and several signatories such as Frank Foster Moorfield Storey Thomas Wentworth Higginson Darwin Ware John E Russell Endicott and William F Cook advocating support for Cleveland Andrew and related platforms. A Boston Theatre lecture notice and an advertisement for Coe's Cough Balsam are also noted.
The South Congregational Church holds an ordination and installation service for Edward Hale as associate minister this evening. Clergy including Theodore C. Williams and Edward H. Hall lead invocation and Scripture readings, with sermon by Francis G. Peabody and ordaining prayer by Andrew P. Peabody. Edward Everett Hale gives the charge, and music features selections from The Messiah, St Paul, plus hymns by Samuel Longfellow and for the occasion.
The American Electric Manufacturing Company of New York hires Homer J. Goff from this city after two successful years with Merchants' Electric Light Company. Goff received a gold watch as a farewell token from friends and employees. The move is praised as adding a valuable electric light man to New England.
Collateral by order of holders lists numerous shares in Ames Manufacturing Co Ames Sword Co and Eldredge Sewing Machine Co with varied quantities and transactions. Also appears lists of securities including First National Bank of Merrimac Mass Detroit Lansing and Northern Rad Co pref Flexible Shoe Nail Co Boott Cotton Mills and others with several dated bonds and railroad issues.
List of shares and bonds assigned or held by executors and trustees including Yale & Towne Mfg Co Boston courses Tremont Natl Bank Androscoggin Mills Boston Horse RR Cambridge Horse Rd Conn. & Pass. R. RR and various banks with denominations and notes on calls and land grant securities in Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe and Pacific RR funds and loans.
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