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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1894
Page
2
Oct 23 dispatches from St. Petersburg and London report the Czar languid with slight convulsions yet improved appetite. Princess Alix's arrival fans anxiety. private telegrams hint at pessimism about the Czar's heart. Reports talk of Livadia gossip and potential wedding arrangements for the Czarewitch.
Princess Yourievski known as Princess Dolgorouki has not lived in Russia since Alexander III. died. The Czar telegraphed news of his condition last Saturday and speculation says written requests after the Emperor’s death may have secured a court position for her, though her exact claims remain unresolved.
Campaign remarks in Spelman and Gray halls praise William S. McNary for his leadership and attack Atwood McEttrick. Speakers press party unity, recount votes, and defend McNary against A P A ties while fielding audience questions and noting party rivals.
Democratic leaders anticipate a strong turnout in the seventh to tenth congressional districts including Boston as voters voice support for their representatives. They condemn McKinleyism and urge a clear rebuke of the policy, warning that failure to act would offend public indignation.
Democratic contenders in seventh through tenth districts mobilize forces as organizations swing to back McNary and Fitzgerald. McNary boasts broad district unity and predicts turnout gains while others target key wards in Boston and nearby towns. Gove battles Fitzgerald in the ninth with ONeil backers wary, and Hamilton and Conant prep rallies in the seventh and eighth.
Made to order hair and mattresses offered by A. W. Wheeler & Co at 63 and 65 Hanover Street. Full size two part sets priced at $10. Clearance sale emphasizes low cost and ready availability of items.
On the stump in Somerville last night another rally is set for Arlington next week with no further dates decided. Conant’s campaign committee reports encouraging conditions and may arrange for former Treasury Secretary Charles S. Fairchild to speak for Conant, likely in Cambridge before the campaign ends.
The October 23 rally at Hancock Hall drew leading Quincy citizens as Hon. Michael J. McEttrick attacked McNary and Atwood’s legislative records and touted his own Congress record. Moran received cheers as he criticized Fitzgerald and the Boston caucus scene and denounced the A P A. Speakers included Atwood Carlton and Joseph J. Kelly.
Frank E. Brooker announces his withdrawal as a Republican American candidate for Senator in the eighth Suffolk district. He cites opposition to A P A candidate Granville A. Fuller of Brigh ton and endorses ex-Senator Herbert L. Baker running as an independent Republican on a true Republican platform. He urges Republicans to vote against Fuller and his race and creed policies. Date noted as Oct 28, 18%.
A large crowd packed Cooper Union for the Committee of Seventy ticket rally. W Strong and John W Goff spoke while Seth Low and others urged support. letters from Carl Schurz and Dr Parkhurst were read in endorsement.
At the Aldermen meeting the street lights committee urged establishing a city electric plant. They say construction would cost 35 610 dollars and annual maintenance about 8 000 dollars, saving the city 4 000 dollars.
The world’s greatest railroad watch advertised as The President by the U S Watch Co of Waltham.
Charles J. Searcey the Aquia Creek train robber confessed that only two men aided the crime Morgan Field and Searcey. They hid some goods from the express car near Calvertton and he agreed to show where bonds and bank drafts were concealed. A bag of valuables found near a blown down tree was sealed and sent to Adams Express in Washington.
Rumors in Salem claim Engineer Gurney Conductor Richardson and Brakeman Carlisle were discharged after the Flying Yankee collision at Somerville last week though railroad investigators have not released findings.
The Times despatch from Tien-Tsin says the Chinese fleet left Wei-Hai-Wei on Monday with orders to attack Japan. A Shanghai report notes a clash near Wiju with heavy losses on both sides, about 3000 men each.
Montreal October 23 Ex Premier Mercier remains alive but prognosis is poor and authorities fear he will not survive the night.
Brockton October 23 Democrats of the second Plymouth district nominate George C. Holmes a energetic reform minded candidate to oppose Republican Leach a long time corporation man. Holmes praised for aiding labor and a record as Brockton Alderman with strong support in a Republican ward.
A Democratic statement from New York asserts that if the constitutional convention's draft is approved in the next election there can be no Legislature in 18%. It cites Henry T. Utley of Waterville claiming the amendment lacks provisions for electing a Senate of fifty and an Assembly of 150.
Bethlehem Pennsylvania reports a Boston woman named Anna Hayden Webster detained and mentally unsettled. Bethlehem police urge Boston authorities to locate her friends if feasible.
The Y P C B connected with the Congregational Church celebrated its eighth anniversary in Waltham with events in the church chapel. Attendees included societies from Waverley Belmont Watertown and Weston.
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