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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1886
Page
2
The speaker from Maine, Mr. William Henry Clifford, is introduced at an event praising Grover Cleveland and calling him a model for Massachusetts leadership. He references a governor candidate and the crowd's applause signals strong support.
The address praises Andrew as governor candidate, attacks Republican civil service and tariff policies, and urges solidarity with Grover Cleveland's administration. Clifford cites Blaine's era, rebukes mugwumps, and frames the 1886 Massachusetts campaign as part of a national Democratic revival with emphasis on reform, fair dealings, and independence from old party corruption.
Dr Everett’s smiling yet resolute appearance drew wild applause as he addressed Governor Gaston and Fellow Citizens of Boston. He joked about his democracy, saying its existence had been discovered by the Democratic party, and noted the friendly reception of a Democratic audience.
The speaker lauds Senator Sherman’s long service and argues independents should back the party’s forward-looking platform over a tainted ticket. He praises Grover Cleveland’s administration, rebukes Republican disingenuousness, and urges support for the state ticket and tariff reforms. The address vows unity and emphasizes virtuous leadership and honest memory guiding Andrew’s future.
Ex mayor Frederick O. Prince denounces Republican machine rule and the Worcester state convention. He argues money buys offices, criticizes the alleged selling of the governor’s seat, and urges independents and honest Republicans to unite with Democrats to oust the old party.
Mr. E. F. Pillsbury prepared a speech on tariff reform but, pressed for time, only touched the subject. He urged discussion to curb monopolies and ensure justice to the masses and signaled his support for the Democratic ticket in the campaign.
Two historical letters dated October 14 and October 9 1886 express regrets for attending political meetings in Worcester and Boston. William C Endicott approves the Worcester nominees and platform while Joshua D Ball pledges support but declines to speak due to age and rust in addressing political crowds. Both letters acknowledge Democratic state committee figures and the upcoming ratification events.
In Mexico City rumors of ex President Gonzales being assassinated were denied. He remains alive and governing Guanajuato. In Bar Harbor bondsmen for Peter Leighton in a nurse Sarah Mayne murder case were discharged as evidence was deemed insufficient. body not found.
Auction sales every Saturday at noon by Francis Henshaw and Co. at Sate Street Merchants' Exchange Building. Lists collateral holdings and bonds including First National Bank of Merrimac 86 shares, Detroit Lansing & Northern pref, Continental Mills, Old Colony RR bonds, Boston & Albany RR, and various banks and railroads.
On the premises at 3 p m the Fredonia Mill near Phoenix mill is offered with brick mill engine and boiler house coal house waste house blacksmith shop barn tenements and outbuildings in good repair Machinery includes Whitin three beater lapper railway heads drawing Pratt speeders warper spooler spindles looms and cloth equipment Power from turbine water wheel engine and boiler with land and farm tools. Ten percent down cash value appraised sale terms available. prospect buyers may inspect prior to sale. Exéxtenton Charles W Smith Worcester Oct 2 1836.
A long list of stocks and bonds appears under assignee and executor orders. Items include 11 shares Yale & Towne Mfg. Co and 12 shares Androscoggin Mills, along with numerous railway, bank, and railroad bond issues. Specific names include Boston Athenaum, Tremont National Bank, Atlantic National Bank, Union National Bank, and Union Pac. RR bonds among others.
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